Edward Randolph, Vol. 3 of 5: Including His Letters and Official Papers from the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies in America, with Other ... of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay; 1676-170 - Hardcover

Robert Noxon Toppan

 
9780260954060: Edward Randolph, Vol. 3 of 5: Including His Letters and Official Papers from the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies in America, with Other ... of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay; 1676-170

Synopsis

Unlock a window into late 17th-century American colonies with Edward Randolph, Vol. 3.

This collection presents Randolph’s letters and official papers from the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, shedding light on governance, trade, and law during a formative era.

This edition compiles primary documents that show how colonial authorities interacted with the Crown, how disputes over charters and offices played out, and how the King’s officers pursued orders across a vast Atlantic system. It offers concrete glimpses into the daily strain of administering empire, without speculation or modern interpretive fluff.
  • Primary letters and official papers spanning 1676–1703, including requests, complaints, and responses between colonial leaders and the Crown.
  • An organized contents and index that help you locate topics like oaths, charters, customs, and Quo Warranto proceedings.
  • Contextual notes drawn from historic documents that illuminate the legal and administrative challenges of the era.
  • A comprehensive view of how colonial governance shaped early American institutions.
Ideal for readers of early American history, colonial administration, and documentary editions seeking original voices from the period.

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ISBN 10:  1331410142 ISBN 13:  9781331410140
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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