1h 11min, jun 1, 1803 y - $15 vs $2
Description:
Robert Livingston and James Monroe were offered the Louisiana Territory for a steal of $15 million. Unsure of whether the purchase would go through, they only had authorization to buy New Orleans for $2 million, the accepted the offer and sent word to President Jefferson.Added to timeline:
Date:
1h 11min, jun 1, 1803 y
Now
~ 221 years ago
