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Madison Proclamation
- When
- 1810-10-27
- Where
- United States
James Madison proclaimed the United States should take possession of West Florida, claiming it as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
On October 27, 1810, James Madison issued a proclamation asserting U.S. rights to the territory. The United States did not recognize the independence of the Republic of West Florida, instead viewing it as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Sources
- Republic of West Florida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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