This report is a fascinating look at the controversy over the western boundary of Maryland in the early 19th century. Drawing on primary sources and legal documents, the authors provide a detailed and engaging account of the dispute and its resolution. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Maryland history, legal history, or the history of American boundaries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.