Northwest territory legislation, 1801-1802.

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Northwest territory legislation, 1801-1802.

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Five original bills and amendments concerning the territory northwest of the Ohio River re: the formation of governments and constitutions to allow for statehood; preemption for persons contracted with John Cleves Symmes for certain lands; and formation of a boundary to preserve properties of those who served in the Revolutionary War.

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Symmes, John Cleves, 1742-1814

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Soldier, jurist, and frontiersman. From the description of Papers of John Cleves Symmes, 1788-1796. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067829 After serving as a New Jersey legislator, judge, and Continental Congressman, Symmes purchased a million acres in Ohio in 1787, where he established several settlements including Cincinnati. From the description of ADS : New York, N.Y., 1786 Apr. 15. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122626085 The...