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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 45 MIN

E18 - Hamilton’s Sacrifice and The Jefferson Terrotory

from While Buffalo Roamed: The Wild West History of Colorado · host Jonathan Summer Publishing

Alexander Hamilton (cover art) and Aaron Burr Duel - Thomas Jefferson - Constitutional Convention - First Politics and Government in Arapahoe County, Kansas Territory - The Jefferson Territory In this episode government and politics arrive at the center of the Pikes Peak Region - Denver and Auraria. County elections (March 28, 1859) and town elections (precincts) were held - all void and illegal, for the true authority was 600 miles away in Le Compton Kansas Territory.   After county and city elections, it is determined to create a new state (yes...that fast).  The idea of the Jefferson Territory is created and examined. Government and Politics: While Buffalo Roamed Thank you for listening - JB

Alexander Hamilton (cover art) and Aaron Burr Duel - Thomas Jefferson - Constitutional Convention - First Politics and Government in Arapahoe County, Kansas Territory - The Jefferson Territory In this episode government and politics arrive at the center of the Pikes Peak Region - Denver and Auraria. County elections (March 28, 1859) and town elections (precincts) were held - all void and illegal, for the true authority was 600 miles away in Le Compton Kansas Territory.   After county and city elections, it is determined to create a new state (yes...that fast).  The idea of the Jefferson Territory is created and examined. Government and Politics: While Buffalo Roamed Thank you for listening - JB

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