This historical address explores the cession of the Northwest Territory and the significance of the Ordinance of 1787, with a focus on the impact of these events on Virginia and the United States as a whole. Alexander Pope Humphrey delivers an insightful analysis of the political climate of the time and the challenges faced by our nation's founders in the early days of our country's existence. This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and politics.

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