The French have signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty...

Item # 708145

July 25, 1803

SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 25, 1803 Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President; Th. Jefferson, calling for a special session of Congress.
This is followed by a very historic report: "Louisiana--Official" which reports the news that the French have signed the Puchase treaty on April 30, conveying Louisiana to the United States. Further details as seen in the photos.
Page 3 has yet another article headed: "Louisiana".
Four pages, archival repair to a portion of the spine, lightly inked to a portion of the Louisiana--Official article.