Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Appointing Robert R. Livingston Minister to France
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.17 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 02 October 1801 Pagination: 1 vellum sheet Height: 30 cm, Width: 38 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Madison as Secretary of State. Livingston was appointed to gain secured access to New Orleans, by purchase if necessary. However, Livingston exceeded his instructions by buying the Louisiana Territory.
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