Strangers on their native soil opposition to United States' governance in Louisiana's Orleans territory, 1803-1809 [electronic resource] / Julien Vernet.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"An object so dear to the heart of every American" : American interests and the purchase of Louisiana -- A conquered people : the view from Washington -- "A flame in the district" : the organization of protest against territorial government in Orleans -- "Pestered with intriguants" : territorial administration under attack in Orleans and Washington -- "A severe shock to W.C.C. and his gang" : the opposition's representatives in territorial and national government -- Folly and failure : the fall of the opposition faction -- Jefferson triumphant : republican Orleans and American Louisiana.

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