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April 11, 1804

NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1804 

* Thomas Jefferson act of Congress
* Louisiana Erected into Two Territories
* Temporary Government Established


Most of page 3 is taken up with: "AN ACT Erecting Louisiana into Two Territories & Providing for  the Temporary Government Thereof." signed at its conclusion by the President: Th. Jefferson. By this Act of Congress the Louisiana Purchase was divided into the Territory of Orleans, and the District of Louisiana.
Four pages, minor foxing, very nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War