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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referencedIn Thomas S. Jesup collection 1812-1917 1812-1858 Jesup, Thomas S. collection William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804. Letter, 1801, May 2 : Albany, to Thomas Barclay, Esq. Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives
creatorOf Great Britain. 1814 Dec. 24. Records, 1814-1827. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Barclay, Thomas, 1753-1830. Papers, 1813-1814. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Northeast Boundary Commission. Northeast Boundary Commission papers, 1814-1848. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816. Papers, 1813-1814. Copley Press, J S Copley Library
creatorOf Barclay, Thomas, 1753-1830. Papers, 1812-1815. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Thomas Barclay letters, 1783-1821 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Tobias Lear papers 1791-1817 Lear, Tobias, papers William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Adams, John, 1735-1826. Northeast boundary papers, 1700-1799; bulk: 1796-1799. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. ALS, 1786 Dec. 27, Paris, to Thomas Barclay. Rosenbach Museum & Library
creatorOf Barclay, Thomas, 1753-1830. Thomas Barclay collection, 1731-1893. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Holmes, John, 1773-1843. John Holmes letter to James Monroe [manuscript], 1816 June 2. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Albert Stephens Borgman autograph collection, 1600-1950. Houghton Library
referencedIn Van Ness, Cornelius P., 1782-1852. Report : on the North American boundary between U.S. and British possessions, 1822. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn War of 1812 mss., 1776-1879 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
creatorOf Barclay, Thomas, 1753-1830. Letter books, account book, and list of prisoners, 1812-1814. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. Papers, 1740-1842. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Barclay, Thomas, 1753-1830. Commission from King George III to Thomas Barclay, 1815 Sept. 4. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Palfrey family papers, 1713-1915 Houghton Library
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Ontario
Great Britain
Great Britain
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Great Britain
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Indians of North America
Northeast boundary of the United States
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Birth 1753-10-12

Death 1830-04-21

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