Title: An ordinance for the government of the Western Territory
Subtitle: 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. ..
First published: 1787
Subjects: Politics and government, Territories and possessions, Northwest Territory, History
Places: Old Northwest, United States
Time periods: 1775-1865
LC classification: Cont Cong no. 222