JOURNAL ARTICLE

Letter 280: To James Buchanan, United States Secretary of State, Washington.[1].

  • Published In: Publications of the Champlain Society, 2025, v. 3. P. 202 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Thompson, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a letter written by David Thompson in 1845, offering a detailed manuscript map of the Oregon Territory to the United States government amidst ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Great Britain regarding the territory. Thompson outlines his extensive background in surveying and astronomy, detailing his previous work with the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company, as well as his explorations across various rivers and regions. He emphasizes the accuracy of his maps, which are based on rigorous astronomical observations and extensive surveys, and invites a representative from the government to examine the maps for their potential use in defining territorial boundaries. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publications of the Champlain Society. 2025/01, Vol. 3, p202
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0384-6202
  • Accession Number:189265529
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