[capitan_refugio]

The question of ceding or granting lands, and the formation of states, brings to mind an interesting story about the "Lost State of Franklin." I mentioned Franklin (aka Frankland) in passing in an earlier post.

In some ways the failed state, which existed in principle from 1785 to 1788, was the first abortive attempt of "secession at will."

[4CJ]

n some ways the failed state, which existed in principle from 1785 to 1788, was the first abortive attempt of "secession at will."

Check into the history of Vermont. It was the first secessionary state.