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Preamble and resolutions on the subject of the South Carolina ordinance ... Resolution in relation to a call of a convention to amend the constitution of the United States ... Resolution relating to the President's proclamation and message ... [

Preamble and resolutions on the subject of the South Carolina ordinanc...

Together with a letter from the Governor transmitting the Preamble and resolutions.; Page Order: Piece 1 is a Leaflet. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page ima... More

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of America, and for regulating the value and alloy of coin.

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of...

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An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory : Be it ordained by the United States of Congress assembled, that the territory ceded by individual states to the United States, which has been purchased of the Indian inhabitants, shall be disposed of in the following manner ...

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the We...

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By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordinance for the regulation of Indian affairs.

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordina...

The ordinance as passed Aug. 7, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 490-493. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 965... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. July 9, 1788 : A supplement to an ordinance entitled "An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory".

By the United States in Congress assembled. July 9, 1788 : A supplemen...

Imprint supplied by Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Printed in two columns. Evans 21515 Journals of the Continental Congress, 609 LC... More

An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina and other states united with her under the compact entitled, The Constitution of the United States of America.". We, the people of the State of South Carolina, in convention

An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina...

On verso: {stamp} Jan 2 1906 86 435 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 173, Folder 10.

An ordinance to dissolve the union between the state of Texas and the other states, united under the compact styled "The Constitution of the United States of America [Austin, 1861].

An ordinance to dissolve the union between the state of Texas and the ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 347, Folder 13.

An ordinance for establishing a board to liquidate and settle all accounts between the United States and individual states.

An ordinance for establishing a board to liquidate and settle all acco...

A draft of the ordinance as discussed in Congress Oct. 6 through Oct. 13, 1786. Includes passages dropped from the ordinance as passed on Oct. 13, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 777-7... More

An ordinance for establishing a board, to liquidate and settle all accounts between the United States, and individual states.

An ordinance for establishing a board, to liquidate and settle all acc...

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Louisiana State Constitutional Convention, July 1864  (Printed: Ordinance to Provide for Election of Representatives to Congress)
Louisiana State Constitutional Convention, July 1864  (Printed: Ordinance to Provide for Election of Representatives to Congress)
An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory : Be it ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that the territory ceded by individual states to the United States, which has been purchased of the Indian inhabitants, shall be disposed of in the following manner ...

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the We...

Text dated May 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 923. Imprint from Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753; formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 29, p... More

Missouri Convention, Wednesday, October 16, 1861  (Ordinance)
Missouri Convention, Wednesday, October 16, 1861  (Ordinance)
An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of lands in the Western Territory.

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of la...

Reported to the Continental Congress on May 28, 1784. Not enacted. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 446-453. Caption title. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18842 Journals of the Continental ... More

An ordinance established by the Mayor, recorder, alder-men and assistants of the City of New-York conven'd in Common council for the laying the duty and impost of three shillings upon each half barrel of flower, and twelve pence upon each hundre

An ordinance established by the Mayor, recorder, alder-men and assista...

Not in Evans.; On verso, Piece 1: 953 P.R.O., September 24, 1700, Cal. 1700, No. 953, XXXVII. Not in Evans.; On verso, Piece 2: (cont.) 953 September 24, 1700/2. Available also through the Library of Congres... More

A supplement to an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory["] : whereas it appears inconvenient to pursue the mode prescribed in the land ordinance passed the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, for disposing of the land therein directed to be surveyed, by allotting certain proportions thereof to the several states ...

A supplement to an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance for ascertaining ...

Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's account book. Cf. JCC 600. Evans 21533 Journals of the Continental... More

A. Penfield to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, October 17, 1860  (Ordinance of 1787 and Dred Scott)
An ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States, North-west of the river Ohio.

An ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States,...

A draft of the Ordinance of 1787. Imprint from Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Bristol gives John Dunlap as printer and Philadelphia as place of publication. Bristol B6614 Shipton & Mooney ... More

The Board of Treasury to whom was referred a motion for repealing the ordinance of the 13th of October last, and that the board be directed to report an ordinance for the expeditious and equitable settlement of the accounts between the United States, and the individual states, beg leave to report the following ordinance ...

The Board of Treasury to whom was referred a motion for repealing the ...

Signed and dated: All which is humbly submitted, Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston. April 16, 1787. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 20755 Journals of the Continental Congress, 573 LC copy annotated on verso: R... More

An ordinance for regulating the post-office of the United States of America. [1790].

An ordinance for regulating the post-office of the United States of Am...

Imprin 1.; Not in Evans. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 213, Folder 3.

An ordinance of His Excellency Edward Lord Cornbury, Capt. General and Governour in chief of the Province of New York ... For suspending the proceedings of the High Court of Chancery of the Province of New York. Given at Fort William Henry in Ne

An ordinance of His Excellency Edward Lord Cornbury, Capt. General and...

Evans 1091.; On verso: 1206, XLV P.R.O., June 13, 1702, Cal. 1702. No. 1206 XLV. Evans 1091. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in... More

In Council of Safety. Lancaster, 25th October, 1777. An ordinance for the more effectual levying the monies advanced for substitutes, in the militia, and fines due to the public, for disobedience to the militia laws ... By order of the Council o
A protest against the ordinance of secession, passed by the Louisiana convention, on the 26th January, 1861, presented to the Convention on that day. by James G. Taliaferro, the Delegate from the Parish of Catahoula, who asked that it might be e

A protest against the ordinance of secession, passed by the Louisiana ...

Ordinance of secession. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 24, Fol... More

An ordinance for regulating the recording of deeds and other writings. By His Excellency William Burnet, Esq; Capt. General and Governor in chief in & over the Provinces of New-York, New Jersey, and of all the territories depending thereon in Am

An ordinance for regulating the recording of deeds and other writings....

Evans 2469; Tr. from Doc. Div. 2-14-42. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 102, Folder 35b.

An ordinance for the government of the Western Territory : It is hereby ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that there shall be appointed from time to time, a governor, whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years, unless sooner revoked by Congress.

An ordinance for the government of the Western Territory : It is hereb...

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An ordinance for establishing a board, to liquidate and settle all accounts between the United States, and individual states.

An ordinance for establishing a board, to liquidate and settle all acc...

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An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

Signed: Done, by the United States in Congress assembled, the twenty seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one ... Samuel Huntington, president. Attest. Charles Tho... More

The committee consisting of Mr. Pinckney, Mr. Monroe, and Mr. King, appointed to form an ordinance for the compleat arrangement and government of the Indian Department, submit the following to the consideration of Congress : An ordinance for regulating the Indian Department.

The committee consisting of Mr. Pinckney, Mr. Monroe, and Mr. King, ap...

A draft of An ordinance for the regulation of Indian affairs; reported in Congress June 28, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 30, p. 368-372. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John D... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, May 7, 1787 : An ordinance for settling the accounts between the United States, and individual states.

By the United States in Congress assembled, May 7, 1787 : An ordinance...

Imprint from Evans. Evans 20761 Journals of the Continental Congress, 580 LC copy signed in ms. on p. [1]: Chas Thomson, secy. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of America, and for regulating the value and alloy of coin.

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of...

The ordinance as reported in Congress Sept. 20, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 682-685. Signed and dated on p. [2]: Samuel Osgood, Arthur Lee. Board of Treasury, September 20, 1786. I... More

Charles Pinckney to Thomas Jefferson, April 4, 1789, with South Carolina Funding Ordinance

Charles Pinckney to Thomas Jefferson, April 4, 1789, with South Caroli...

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An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases.

An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases.

Signed: Done by the United States in Congress assembled, the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1782, and in the seventh year of our independence. Attest. John Hanson, president. Charles Thomson, secreta... More

Preamble and resolutions on the subject of the South Carolina ordinance ... Resolution in relation to a call of a convention to amend the constitution of the United States ... Resolution relating to the President's proclamation and message ... [

Preamble and resolutions on the subject of the South Carolina ordinanc...

Together with a letter from the Governor transmitting the Preamble and resolutions.; Page Order: Piece 1 is a Leaflet. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page ima... More

An ordinance, for amending the ordinance, ascertaining what captures on water shall be lawful.

An ordinance, for amending the ordinance, ascertaining what captures o...

Signed: Done by the United States in Congress assembled, the eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two ... [signed] John Hanson, president. Attest. Charles Thomson... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordinance for the regulation of Indian affairs.

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordina...

The ordinance as passed Aug. 7, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 490-493. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 965... More

A protest against the ordinance of secession, passed by the Louisiana convention, on the 26th January, 1861, presented to the Convention on that day. by James G. Taliaferro, the Delegate from the Parish of Catahoula, who asked that it might be e

A protest against the ordinance of secession, passed by the Louisiana ...

Ordinance of secession. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 24, Fol... More

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory : Be it ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that the territory ceded by individual states to the United States, which has been purchased of the Indian inhabitants, shall be disposed of in the following manner ...

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the We...

"This ... is in the form in which it passed the 1st reading in 1780"--Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 917, which date it March 4, 1785. Imprint suggested by the Journals of the Continental Congr... More

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory : Be it ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that the territory ceded by individual states to the United States, which has been purchased of the Indian inhabitants, shall be disposed of in the following manner ...

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the We...

Text dated May 18, 1785. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 923. Imprint from Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753; formerly ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in JCC, v. 29, p... More

Henry Lee. "An ordinance for the government of the District of Columbia". 1780.

Henry Lee. "An ordinance for the government of the District of Columbi...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Missouri Convention, Wednesday, October 16, 1861  (Ordinance)
A supplement to an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory["] : whereas it appears inconvenient to pursue the mode prescribed in the land ordinance passed the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, for disposing of the land therein directed to be surveyed, by allotting certain proportions thereof to the several states ...

A supplement to an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance for ascertaining ...

Imprint from Evans. Former attribution to John Dunlap rejected in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 34, p. 631. Recorded in Dunlap's account book. Cf. JCC 600. Evans 21533 Journals of the Continental... More

Charles Pinckney to Thomas Jefferson, April 4, 1789, with South Carolina Funding Ordinance

Charles Pinckney to Thomas Jefferson, April 4, 1789, with South Caroli...

with South Carolina Funding Ordinance Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

Signed: Done, by the United States in Congress assembled, the twenty-seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one ... Samuel Huntington, president. Attest. Charles Tho... More

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Treasury, and the proper officers for managing the finances of these United States.

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Tre...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Printer's name suggested by Evans. Evans 16579 Journals of the Continental Congress, 274 LC copy annotated on verso: Philada. July 30th 1779 Ordinan... More

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of America, and for regulating the value and alloy of coin.

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of...

Picryl description: Public domain historic document related to New York State, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

An ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States, North-west of the river Ohio.

An ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States,...

A draft of the Ordinance of 1787. Imprint from Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 33, p. 753. Bristol gives John Dunlap as printer and Philadelphia as place of publication. Bristol B6614 Shipton & Mooney ... More

An ordinance, for amending the ordinance, ascertaining what captures on water shall be lawful.

An ordinance, for amending the ordinance, ascertaining what captures o...

Signed: Done by the United States in Congress assembled, the eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two ... [signed] John Hanson, president. Attest. Charles Thomson... More

An ordinance for the government of the Western Territory : It is hereby ordained by the United States in Congress assembled, that there shall be appointed from time to time, a governor, whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years, unless sooner revoked by Congress.

An ordinance for the government of the Western Territory : It is hereb...

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Louisiana State Constitutional Convention, July 1864  (Printed: Ordinance to Provide for Election of Representatives to Congress)
Henry Lee. "An ordinance for the government of the District of Columbia". 1780.

Henry Lee. "An ordinance for the government of the District of Columbi...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Henry Lee. "An ordinance for the government of the District of Columbia". 1780.

Henry Lee. "An ordinance for the government of the District of Columbi...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

The committee consisting of Mr. Howell, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Pinckney, Mr. R.R. Livingston and Mr. Gardner, appointed to revise the institution of the office of the Secretary of Congress, and to report such alterations as they may judge necessary, beg leave to report the following draft of an ordinance : An ordinance for the regulation of the office of Secretary of Congress, and for extending it to the Home Department.

The committee consisting of Mr. Howell, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Pinckney, Mr. ...

Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 916 (#453),an attribution later rejected. Cf. v. 33, p. 753. Evans 19295 Journals of the Continent... More

A. Penfield to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, October 17, 1860  (Ordinance of 1787 and Dred Scott)
An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases.

An ordinance for the better distribution of prizes in certain cases.

Signed: Done by the United States in Congress assembled, the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1782, and in the seventh year of our independence. Attest. John Hanson, president. Charles Thomson, secreta... More

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Treasury, and the proper officers for managing the finances of these United States.

In Congress, July 30, 1779 : Ordinance for establishing a Board of Tre...

Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary. Printer's name suggested by Evans. Evans 16579 Journals of the Continental Congress, 274 LC copy annotated on verso: Philada. July 30th 1779 Ordinan... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordinance for the regulation of Indian affairs.

By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordina...

The ordinance as passed Aug. 7, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 490-493. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 965... More

An ordinance for regulating the post-office of the United States of America. [1790].

An ordinance for regulating the post-office of the United States of Am...

Imprin 1.; Not in Evans. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 213, Folder 3.

An ordinance, to regulate the public grave-yard .... Carlisle, Pa. Printed at the Cheap Job Office of the "Herald" April 9, 1849.

An ordinance, to regulate the public grave-yard .... Carlisle, Pa. Pri...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 155, Folder 19.

Capt. W.M. Folger, Bureau of Ordinance [i.e. Ordnance]

Capt. W.M. Folger, Bureau of Ordinance [i.e. Ordnance]

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A supplement to an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory" : Whereas it is found to be inconvenient to execute that part of the land ordinance passed May 20th, 1785, which directs that certain proportions of lands be allotted to the several states, to be sold by the loan officers in each state ...

A supplement to an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance for ascertaining ...

Originated in the Continental Congress on March 19, 1788. Enacted into law on July 9. Place of publication from Evans and date of publication from the Journals of the Continental Congress 607. Former attributio... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. March 31, 1785 : An ordinance for the regulation of the office of the Secretary of Congress.

By the United States in Congress assembled. March 31, 1785 : An ordina...

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Missouri Convention, Wednesday, October 16, 1861  (Ordinance)
Missouri Convention, Wednesday, October 16, 1861  (Ordinance)
An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of lands in the Western Territory.

An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of la...

Reported to the Continental Congress on May 28, 1784. Not enacted. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 27, p. 446-453. Caption title. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18842 Journals of the Continental ... More

The committee consisting of Mr. Howell, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Pinckney, Mr. R.R. Livingston and Mr. Gardner, appointed to revise the institution of the office of the Secretary of Congress, and to report such alterations as they may judge necessary, beg leave to report the following draft of an ordinance : An ordinance for the regulation of the office of Secretary of Congress, and for extending it to the Home Department.

The committee consisting of Mr. Howell, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Pinckney, Mr. ...

Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 29, p. 916 (#453),an attribution later rejected. Cf. v. 33, p. 753. Evans 19295 Journals of the Continent... More

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

An ordinance, relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes.

Signed: Done, by the United States in Congress assembled, the twenty-seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one ... Samuel Huntington, president. Attest. Charles Tho... More

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of America, and for regulating the value and alloy of coin.

An ordinance for the establishment of the mint of the United States of...

Picryl description: Public domain historic document related to New York State, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Board of Treasury to whom was referred a motion for repealing the ordinance of the 13th of October last, and that the board be directed to report an ordinance for the expeditious and equitable settlement of the accounts between the United States, and the individual states, beg leave to report the following ordinance ...

The Board of Treasury to whom was referred a motion for repealing the ...

Signed and dated: All which is humbly submitted, Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston. April 16, 1787. Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 20755 Journals of the Continental Congress, 573 LC copy annotated on verso: R... More

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