SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Nov. 14, 1803  Page 2 has a report: "We hear from Washington that on Saturday the bill appropriating the sums required by a treaty between the U. States and France, relative to Louisiana, was read the third time in the House...It was also the same day passed in the Senate without opposition."
Following this: "...been dispatched by government with orders to the officers of the United States on the Mississippi to take possession of Louisiana..." with more on the occupation of Louisiana.
Other items can be seen in the photos
Four pages, minor loss at the blank spine, various foxing, good condition.