“ survey . . . Ever since I heard of the burning of the treasury department, I have been alarmed on account of the maps, charts, and plans annexed to the report respecting our southern boundary, as I had not the privilege of taking copies, and they could not be replaced but by sending to Madrid . . .”

On October 10 of the same year Ellicott wrote from Lancaster, Pennsylvania: “. . . The map on which I informed you some time ago I was engaged is completed.--it comprehends the Mississippi from the mouth of the Ohio down to the Gulf of Mexico, the province of West Florida, and the whole southern boundary of the United States accompanied with thirty two pages, (in folio), of manuscript remarks on the navigation of the rivers, proper positions for military works &c--I have endeavoured to make it interesting both as a geographical, and national document:--it cost me more than forty days labour and I intended, to hand it to you myself, immediately on your return to Washington; but have been prevented by accepting an appointment under the state Government--I intend nevertheless to be at Washington before the commencement of the next year . . . From this I would not wish it to be inferred that I have any desire to retain the map and remarks till I go to Washington myself.--on the contrary I am anxious to have them forwarded as soon as possible;--but from the size of the map, being upwards of six feet north, and south, and the same east and west I fear it would be difficult to find a person willing to take charge it, unless it was made his perticular business.--If therefore any person in the employ of the United States, who might be going on to the seat Government [sic] thro’ this place, and directed by either of the departments to receive the Chart, and remarks, they shall be delivered to him . . .”

On November 2 of the following month, Ellicott sent the map.

Not in Phillips.

This map has not been traced. It is possible that it was in manuscript.

For other works by Andrew Ellicott, see the Index.

On August 9, 1812, Jefferson wrote to General Theodorus Bailey: “ I have duly recieved your favor of July 21. with the map of the environs of New York, for which as well for the kind offer to send me Law’s map of the Northern and Western frontier when done, be pleased to accept my grateful thanks. these proofs of friendly recollection give me great pleasure, as marks of an esteem which has grown out of our connection as fellow-laborers in the cause of republican government, and of an esteem which I highly value . . . ”

On March 1, 1811, R. Wash sent from St. Louis a map of the surrounding country: “I have taken the liberty of enclosing you, a rude Map of the surrounding country. The number & relative positions of the principal Rivers, Villages &c. of the settled part of this Territory, have been sketched I believe, with tolerable accuracy. This recommendation may possibly procure it an occasional reference, until the appearance of some well executed map. If this rude draught, should add in the slightest degree, to the pleasure you will derive from perusing the ”