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Robert Livingston and James Monroe discussing the terms of the purchase of Louisiana.
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| Mr. Monroe, even though we were onlytold to converse over purchasing new Orleans but i think the president would like if we bought the whole of louisiana. | |
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| well... President Jefferson sent me here so that i may assist you in your venture. He would like to Purchase the whole teritory, we discussed it earlir. | |
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President jefferson and James Monroe conversing over the purchase of the new territory.
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| Well i didn't know that you all would purchase all of the territory, this is truly a surprise! | |
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| Well sir, i couldn't wait for your immediate approval so Mr. Livingston and i opened up negotiations immediately, the Emperor Napolean would withdraw his offer. | |
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