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ORDINANCE OF 1787. An act of congress which regulates the territories of the United States. It is printed in 3 Story, L. U. S. 2073. Some parts of this ordinance were designed for the temporary government of the territory north- west of the river Ohio while other parts were intended to be permanent, and are now in force. 1 McLean, R. 337; 2 Missouri R. 20; 2 Missouri R. 144; 2 Missouri R. 214; 5 How. U. S. R. 215. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Congress had prohibited slavery in the area that is now Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and the Virginia Compact of 1789 The American Originals traveling exhibition allows visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view rarely seen historical documents-- such as the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Official Voting Record of the Constitutional Convention from 1787, letter and sword from the King of Siam to President Buchanan and the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Lincoln. |
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