Yep, 'Ol Nappe was the one who pimped his major North American holding (the Louisiana Terratory) to cover his military ambitions.

And as for buying it back, we've grown rather attached to most of it. But, where the actual State of Louisiana is concerned, send me $1,236.14 (certified check only, please), and it's yours. I do, however..... get to keep the mineral rights. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Well now that that's settled, any Russians out there interested in buying back Alaska? I'm in a dealin' mood!! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />