The Whig Almanac
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Contemporary discussions on the questions of Texas and Oregon.
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Description
The Whig Almanac and United States Register was a political journal published under various auspices between 1838 and 1857 in New York. Each issue contained calendars and astronomical observations, election results, and articles on current events and political opinions.
This particular example was published in New York by Greeley & McElrath in 1846. It’s notable for the two pro-U.S. commentaries that feature full-page maps of the boundaries of Texas and Oregon – two contentiously disputed territories at the time. “Oregon. Our Rightful North-Western Boundary” is an article copied from the June 1845 edition of the Edinburgh Review that strongly supports British claims to the 49th parallel, but not further. ”
The Boundaries of the United States” outlines the various relevant sections from treaties on the borders of America and includes selections of text from the Joint Resolution for annexing Texas to the United States. The accompanying map of Texas shows American claims extending to the Rio Grande, including Santa Fe. The outbreak of the Mexican-American War and the signing of the Oregon Treaty would both occur in the year of publication.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1846
Author: Greeley & McElrath
Sheet Width (in): 5
Sheet Height (in): 8
Condition: A-
Condition Description: 64 pp. almanac with string binding and blue printed wraps. Covers are worn and show scattered spotting and small tears. Contents are generally quite good. Title page is toned and spotted but otherwise few pages are affected.
$425.00
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