How much money did Thomas Jefferson tell Robert Livingston he was allowed to offer on the purchase?

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2026-05-11 01:56

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Thomas Jefferson instructed Robert Livingston to offer up to $10 million for the purchase of New Orleans and Florida from France. This amount was intended to secure American access to the Mississippi River and trade routes. Ultimately, the negotiations led to the Louisiana Purchase, which involved a significantly larger territory for $15 million.

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