Edward Randolph, Vol. 1 of 5: Including His Letters and Official Papers From the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies in America, With Other Documents Relating Chiefly to the Vacating of the Roy - Hardcover

Edward Randolph

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ISBN 10: 0266933300 ISBN 13: 9780266933304

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover Edward Randolph’s pivotal role in early American governance through his letters and official papers.

This five-volume edition collects Randolph’s letters and official papers from the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, focusing on the later years of the colonial charter era. It pairs his documentary material with a biographical memoir and historical illustrations, offering a sharp view of the political and ecclesiastical conflicts that shaped Massachusetts and neighboring settlements.

The edition highlights how Randolph’s actions and negotiations influenced royal authority, colonial law, and church affairs, presenting the documents in context with contemporary records from English and colonial archives. It emphasizes the interplay between local governance and imperial policy, and how these primary sources illuminate the period’s contentious struggles over charter rights and colonial autonomy.

Contains Randolph’s correspondence and official materials related to New England, including key moments in the vacating of the royal charter.
Edited with footnotes and scholarly apparatus that compare council and colonial records for clarity.
Includes a memoir by Robert Noxon Toppan and historical illustrations to frame the documents.
Designed for readers of colonial history, legal history, and primary-source research.

Ideal for readers of colonial history and primary-source enthusiasts seeking a detailed, documentary view of Massachusetts Bay and surrounding colonies during a turning point in their governance.

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