#TBT: June 15, 2023
#The treaty of June 15, 1733, whereby France sold St. Croix (today part of the United States Virgin Islands) to Denmark. Louis XV signed this beautifully calligraphed document which also carries his large royal seal.
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Posted by William-Jose Velez Gonzalez | Jun 15, 2023 | History, United States Virgin Islands | 0 |
#The treaty of June 15, 1733, whereby France sold St. Croix (today part of the United States Virgin Islands) to Denmark. Louis XV signed this beautifully calligraphed document which also carries his large royal seal.
William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.
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