Barclay, Thomas, 1753-1830
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American Loyalist in the Revolution who fled to Nova Scotia, was appointed British Consul-General for the Eastern States of America in 1799, and served as agent for British prisoners of war in the War of 1812.
From the description of Papers, 1813-1814. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 22341793
British Commissioner to determine the true "River St. Croix" in 1798 under articles of the Jay Treaty, 1794. Later, he was Commissioner under Articles 4 & 5 of the Treaty of Ghent, 1814, while his son, Anthony Barclay was Commissioner under Articles 6 & 7 of the same treaty, as was John Ogilvy. Ogilvy died while on the survey, to be replaced by Anthony Barclay. David Thompson and Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow were two noteworthy (of many) surveyors for the different Articles.
From the description of Thomas Barclay collection, 1731-1893. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 74984430
Thomas Barclay (1753-1830) was an agent for the relief of British prisoners of war in America during the War of 1812.
From the description of Papers, 1812-1815. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58658032
From the description of Letter books, account book, and list of prisoners, 1812-1814. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58659004
American Loyalist
From the guide to the Thomas Barclay letters, 1783-1821, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
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- Diplomats
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- Indians of North America
- Northeast boundary of the United States
- Ojibwa Indians
- Prisoners of war
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- Ohio (as recorded)
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- Saint Croix Island (Me.) (as recorded)
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- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Canada (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
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