John S. Hawkins letters 1859-1862

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John S. Hawkins letters 1859-1862

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Photostat manuscript letters from Lt. Colonel (later General) John Summerfield Hawkins, Royal Engineer, of Her Majesty's Boundary Commission, from London and the Pacific Northwest, to various officials in the War Office, London, England, 50 pp, 1859-1862, concerning the marking of the International Boundary at the 49th parallel between British Columbia and the State of Washington. John Summerfield Hawkins (1812-1895) was given command of the Land Boundary Survey of the 49th Parallel in the summer of 1858.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Great Britain

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This historic document, considered by many to be the cornerstone of English liberty, was the result of demands made by the English barons at the beginning of the 13th century for rights and guarantees against the exactions of the m̀onarchy' in the person of King John. It consists of a preamble and 63 clauses. Also includes facsimile of Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral (acquired 1964). From the description of Magna Carta [manuscript]. 1215. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record i...

Hawkins, John Summerfield, 1812-1895.

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John Summerfield Hawkins (1812-1895) was given command of the Land Boundary Survey of the 49th Parallel in the summer of 1858. From the description of John S. Hawkins letters [manuscript], 1859-1862. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 688618136 From the guide to the John S. Hawkins letters, 1859-1862, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) ...

Hawkins, John Summerfield,

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