Birth Of A New (Temporary) American State

Thus was the birth of a new American state proclaimed, and thus did a people wrest from a foreign potentate their liberty and independence.

Alabama (Formerly Part Of West Florida)

In order to better continue in the enjoyment of these acquired privileges, application was made for admission into the Union. A copy of the "declaration" was forwarded to the President of the United States, through Governor Holmes of the Mississippi territory, and Rhea, writing under date of October 10, opened communication with the secretary of state at Washington, with a view to either admission or annexation. Inasmuch as the inhabitants had risked both blood and treasure in the acquirement of the territory, it was sought to reserve the public lands to their exclusive benefit.

Source (Map of West Florida)

October 27 Madison issued his proclamation declaring West Florida under the jurisdiction of the United States.

 Church In St. Francisville, Louisiana

Governor Claiborne of Orleans territory was ordered to take possession, and repairing to Natchez he organized a small force of mounted militia, entered West Florida, and at St. Francisville, one of the principal towns of the territory, raised the flag of the United States. No opposition was encountered. The newly annexed region was divided into six parishes. [Source]