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This comprehensive collection of historical documents is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the United States. It includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States and its amendments, the Treaty of Cession between the United States and the French Republic, and the laws and ordinances of Congress for the government of Orleans Territory. A valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in American history and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.