Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
1796-Dated, Imprint Document titled, "An Ordinance For the Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River Ohio," 16pp. octavo, being disbound from "The Laws of the United States of America." Light toning and staining, not affecting legibility. It was published in 1796 by Richard Folwell of Philadelphia. The final nine pages of this document containing the Table of Contents for all three volumes of Folwell's historic publication. That Table includes the laws passed at the First and Second Sessions of Congress, and the Treaties between the U. S. and other nations. The first seven pages hold the seven Articles of the Northwest Ordinance. Article VII forbids Slavery in the Northwest Territory. Fine condition.
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