
Printed Govt. Slavery Related Ordinance, 1796
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Black HistoryExtremely Rare Printed Document of 1796 "There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude..."
1796, "An Ordinance For the Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River Ohio."
Extremely Rare, Printed Document, 16 pages, 7.75" x 4.75", Very Fine. Disbound, from "The Laws of the United States of America," published in 1796 by Richard Folwell of Philadelphia, the last nine pages of this document being the Table of Contents for all three volumes of Folwell's publication, including 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 Territory. Light toning and staining, not affecting legibility.
1796, "An Ordinance For the Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River Ohio."
Extremely Rare, Printed Document, 16 pages, 7.75" x 4.75", Very Fine. Disbound, from "The Laws of the United States of America," published in 1796 by Richard Folwell of Philadelphia, the last nine pages of this document being the Table of Contents for all three volumes of Folwell's publication, including 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 Territory. Light toning and staining, not affecting legibility.
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Printed Govt. Slavery Related Ordinance, 1796
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