Lot 43
On January 5, 1819, President James Monroe sent a special message to the 15th United States Congress. The primary official document transmitted on this date was a message transmitting a proclamation of a convention between the United States and Spain, which included a translated letter from the Spanish minister to the U.S. Secretary of State. This documentation was formally designated as 15th Congress, 2nd Session, House Document 75. U.S.-Spain Relations: At this exact moment in history, the United States and Spain were locked in intense territorial disputes, particularly concerning the Seminole Wars and General Andrew Jackson's military actions in Spanish Florida. The Adams-Onís Treaty: This specific January 5 message served as part of the immediate diplomatic run-up to the landmark Adams-Onís Treaty (also known as the Transcontinental Treaty), which was signed just a few weeks later on February 22, 1819, officially ceding Florida to the United States. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 5-3/8" x 8-1/8"
- Condition: Very Good Condition
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