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Domestic News October 16, 1824

Richmond Enquirer

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Tennessee Legislature, shortly after convening, unanimously passed resolutions expressing joy at General Lafayette's arrival in the US, inviting him to visit the state, authorizing the governor to prepare accommodations, with expenses from the treasury.

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TENNESSEE.—A day or two after the meeting of the Legislature of Tennessee, which is now in session, resolutions unanimously passed both Houses, expressive of their sincere satisfaction on hearing of the arrival of General Lafayette in the United States: inviting him to visit the State; authorizing the Governor, with the aid of such persons as he may select, to make every suitable preparation and arrangement for the accommodation of the General and his suite when within the limits of the State; and that the expenses of carrying these resolutions into effect shall be paid out of the Treasury.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Tennessee Legislature Lafayette Arrival Resolutions Invitation State Visit

What entities or persons were involved?

General Lafayette

Where did it happen?

Tennessee

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Tennessee

Event Date

A Day Or Two After The Meeting Of The Legislature Of Tennessee, Which Is Now In Session

Key Persons

General Lafayette

Outcome

resolutions unanimously passed both houses; expenses of carrying these resolutions into effect shall be paid out of the treasury

Event Details

resolutions unanimously passed both Houses, expressive of their sincere satisfaction on hearing of the arrival of General Lafayette in the United States: inviting him to visit the State; authorizing the Governor, with the aid of such persons as he may select, to make every suitable preparation and arrangement for the accommodation of the General and his suite when within the limits of the State

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