In the last week of the John Tyler administration, this republic was offered statehood
IN THE LAST WEEK OF THE JOHN TYLER ADMINISTRATION, THIS REPUBLIC 
WAS OFFERED STATEHOOD... [DOC] [TLE] The Taking Of California - American Heritage [PAR] In September, 1842, while the administration of President John Tyler ... John 
Tyler signed a joint resolution of Congress that offered statehood to the republic.