Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) Laws of Northwest Territory
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06050 Author/Creator: Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 1 August 1792 Pagination: 13 p. : docket ; 34.2 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy
Sargent also signed the names of John Cleves Symmes and Rufus Putnam, as judges of the North West Territory. Details three acts establishing laws for the territory. The first act concerns granting licenses to merchants, traders, and tavern keepers. The second act covers opening and regulating highways, and the third act examines taxes.
Sargent was Secretary to the Territory of the United States, North-West of the River-Ohio.
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