Description: Comes with hand-signed C.O.A.An original hand written manuscript from 1817. This one-of-a-kind piece of history is a true treasure for any collector or history buff. The manuscript is written in a beautiful and legible cursive script and is in excellent condition for its age. The content of the manuscript is unknown but it's a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. This would make an excellent addition to any collection or as a unique and meaningful gift. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of history.In 1817, the world was in a state of transition and turmoil. The Napoleonic Wars had recently come to an end, leaving many countries in Europe trying to rebuild and reorganize their governments and economies. In the Americas, the United States was expanding westward, with new states and territories being added to the country through treaties and land purchases.In Europe, the Congress of Vienna, which was held in 1815, was still ongoing and working to establish a new balance of power on the continent. This congress was called to restore order after the devastation of the Napoleonic Wars and to prevent any one country from becoming too powerful. The congress was attended by representatives from various European countries, including Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain. They worked to establish new borders, redistribute territory, and create new alliances.In the United States, the year 1817 saw the admission of Mississippi as the 20th state in the Union. The nation was still recovering from the War of 1812, which had ended just a few years earlier. The country was also in the midst of an economic boom, with the development of new industries such as textiles and the expansion of trade with other countries.One of the major events of 1817 was the Rush-Bagot Agreement, a treaty between the United States and Great Britain that established the border between the two countries on the Great Lakes and Lake of the Woods. This treaty marked the first time that the two countries had agreed to disarm their naval forces on the Great Lakes, which helped to ease tensions between the two countries.In South America, the wars of independence were still ongoing, with countries such as Venezuela, Peru, and Argentina fighting for their freedom from Spanish rule. Simon Bolivar, a Venezuelan military leader, was a key figure in the fight for independence in South America. He had already liberated several countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, and was working to free more countries from Spanish rule.In Africa, European powers were beginning to establish colonies on the continent. The British established a colony in Sierra Leone in 1817, and the French established a colony in modern-day Algeria. These colonies were established for economic reasons, with the Europeans looking to exploit the resources of Africa and to establish trade routes.Overall, 1817 was a year of transition and change. The Napoleonic Wars had ended, and many countries were working to rebuild and reorganize. The United States was expanding westward and experiencing an economic boom. In South America, the wars of independence were ongoing, and in Africa, European powers were establishing colonies. This year marked the beginning of a new era in world history.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Bloomington, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-17T18:39:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13.5 USD
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Original/Facsimile: Original
