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86  of Randolph and St. Clair may be so altered as to annex them to the latter, the Governor Issued a proclamation, declaring the line seperating the Counties of Randolph and St. Clair [Illinois] shall begin on the Mississippi River four miles and thirty-two chains south of the point where the present division line intersects the Mississippi Bottom, thence by a direct line to the Sinkhole Springs, thence by a line north sixty degrees East until it intersects a north line running from the great Cave on the Ohio River [Cave-in-rocks], and the alterations and boundaries so established shall take place from and after the first day of May next. (Abstract)   May 8, 1803 Mss. in Indiana State Library

The Memorial of the Militiamen in Captain Visgers Company (Detroit) to his Excellency Governor Harrison

Humbly Whereas there has been a vacancy in our company for some time of an Ensign Owing to Mr. Oneal moving to Post Vincent. We trust your Excellency will not impute it presumptive in us to offer for your Excellency's consideration John Ba. Cicott, Jun. as a fit character to supply the place.

We are sensible Sir of the impropriety of attempting to dictate to our Executive but this is by no means our intention in the most obstant view but we trust that it will strike your Excellency forcibly the being commanded by such person as have our esteem and confidence. With much Regard we are, your Excellency's Obedient Servants

