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International Boundary : from the northwesternmost point of Lake of the Woods to Lake Superior
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Statement on the part of the United States, of the case referred, in pursuance of the convention of 29th September, 1827, between the said states and Great Britain, to His Majesty, the King of the Netherlands, for his decision thereon
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Papers relating to the arbitration under Article 5 of the Treaty of Ghent of the northeast boundary between the United States and Canada.
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A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, exhibiting the Western Territory, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, &c. also, the Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario & Erie; with Upper and Lower Canada &c. From the Latest Authorities. By John Cary, Engraver. 1811
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Kashnor notes, : Shows the Indian Boundary Line by the Treaty under Gen. Wayne, 1795, and the chain of forts, Miami, Wayne, Recovery, Knox, Hamilton and Washington." Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 638 S18.
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Geological map of Keweenaw Point, Lake Superior
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New and Correct Map of North America with the Places of the Principal Engagements during the Present War, are accurately inserted. And the Boundaries as Settled by Treaty in 1783 Clearly Marked
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Documents, letters, and treaties from the State Department Archives
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