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As America takes over at New Orleans...
As America takes over at New Orleans...
Item # 703901
December 24, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1803
* re. Louisiana Purchase
* General James Wilkinson
* Early New Orleans
The front page has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" which seems to be critical of the recent purchase.
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. There are no accounts of any serious opposition intended on the part of the native inhabitants. The creoles appeared satisfied & contented..." plus a few more details.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor & discrete mends near margins, nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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