Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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This short note is an announcement of Maine’s admission into the Union, sent from Washington, D.C. by Prentiss Mellen, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, to William King in Bath, ME. King was eventually appointed Maine's first governor.
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About This Item
- Title: DUPLICATE Prentiss Mellen announces Maine statehood to William King, Washington, D.C., 1820
- Creator: Prentiss Mellen
- Creation Date: 1820-03-03
- Subject Date: 1820-03-03
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Locations:
- Washington, DC
- Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 165, Box 17/13
- Collection: William King papers
- Object Type: Text
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