This book provides a history of the Ordinance of 1787, which established a system for governing territories in the United States. The author, Edward Coles, was involved in the creation of the ordinance and provides an insider's perspective on its development. This book would be of interest to anyone interested in the early history of the United States and the development of its political system.

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