Explore the governance and daily life of New Jersey in the 1738–1747 era.
This volume presents official records and correspondence from the administrations of Governor Lewis Morris, President John Hamilton, and President John Reading, offering a clear window into colonial politics, economics, and conflict.
In these pages you’ll encounter the workings of colonial government through letters, proclamations, council and assembly debates, and reports. The emphasis spans currency and finance, boundary disputes, military matters, and the evolving relationship between proprietors, assemblies, and the Crown, all set against the backdrop of East and West Jersey."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains source documents concerning the colonial history of New Jersey, from 1738-1747, covering the administrations of three governors: Lewis Morris, John Hamilton and John Reading. The documents are comprised of letters, speeches, petitions and reports that tell the story of New Jersey's journey toward separation from New York and the establishment of a new, distinct government. They include the commission from the Lords of Trade to Lewis Morris, appointing him as Governor of New Jersey, his instructions and those of his successors, and correspondence regarding a variety of issues faced by the colony. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the colonial history of New Jersey and the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331552376_0
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