Early New Orleans...
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December 24, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 24, 1803
* Early New Orleans Louisiana
* General James Wilkinson
A page 2 item from "New Orleans" says:
* It is expected that the troops, under Gen. Wilkinson are now on their way to take possession of the territory of which this city is the capital ...
plus a few more details.
Other news of the day with many ads. 4 pages in good condition.
wikipedia notes: James Wilkinson (24 March, 1757 – December 28, 1825) was a U.S. soldier, statesman, who was associated with several scandals and controversies. He served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, but was twice compelled to resign. He was appointed governor of the Louisiana Territory in 1805 and commanded two unsuccessful campaigns in the St. Lawrence theatre during the War of 1812. After his death, he was discovered to have been a paid agent of the Spanish Crown.
* Early New Orleans Louisiana
* General James Wilkinson
A page 2 item from "New Orleans" says:
* It is expected that the troops, under Gen. Wilkinson are now on their way to take possession of the territory of which this city is the capital ...
plus a few more details.
Other news of the day with many ads. 4 pages in good condition.
wikipedia notes: James Wilkinson (24 March, 1757 – December 28, 1825) was a U.S. soldier, statesman, who was associated with several scandals and controversies. He served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, but was twice compelled to resign. He was appointed governor of the Louisiana Territory in 1805 and commanded two unsuccessful campaigns in the St. Lawrence theatre during the War of 1812. After his death, he was discovered to have been a paid agent of the Spanish Crown.
Category: Pre-Civil War
