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Domestic News February 17, 1804

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Washington, District Of Columbia

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The Virginia General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Mr. Miller of Powhatan, expressing confidence in the U.S. administration for peacefully acquiring the Louisiana territory.

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Richmond, Feb. 11.

The following resolution, introduced by Mr. MILLER, of Powhatan, was agreed to by an unanimous vote in both Houses of the Legislature, of this commonwealth, on Friday the 3d inst.

Resolved, By the General Assembly of Virginia, That the present administration of the government of the United States, merit the confidence of this Assembly, and of every American, friendly to republican institutions, for the wise, pacific, yet determined measures, by which the extensive and fertile territory of Louisiana has been attached to the union.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Virginia Legislature Louisiana Territory Resolution Miller Powhatan Unanimous Vote

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Miller Of Powhatan

Where did it happen?

Richmond

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Richmond

Event Date

Friday The 3d Inst.

Key Persons

Mr. Miller Of Powhatan

Outcome

agreed to by an unanimous vote in both houses of the legislature

Event Details

Resolution introduced by Mr. MILLER of Powhatan and passed unanimously: 'Resolved, By the General Assembly of Virginia, That the present administration of the government of the United States, merit the confidence of this Assembly, and of every American, friendly to republican institutions, for the wise, pacific, yet determined measures, by which the extensive and fertile territory of Louisiana has been attached to the union.'

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