Oct 27  An Important Treaty for Natchez
Channel: Natchez National Historical Park
Date: 2016-10-27

Tate Hobdy presents today's Natchez History Minute about the Treaty of San Lorenzo that was concluded on this day, October 27, 1795. Also known as Pinckney's Treaty, this was an important diplomatic success for America as it resolved territorial disputes with Spain, opening the Mississippi River to free navigation as well as duty-free transport through the port of New Orleans. It also gave  the United States the east bank of the Mississippi above the 31st parallel.