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Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. 7: Part of Administration of Gov. Jonathan Belcher, 1746-1751 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A detailed documentary record of New Jersey during the Belcher era, 1746–1751.
This volume assembles letters, council proceedings, and official papers that illuminate governance, policy, and unrest in the province. It offers a documentary window into the challenges of colonial administration and the tensions surrounding riots, land division, and colonial salaries.
Inside you’ll encounter primary sources that reveal how authorities responded to disorder, debated the division line between New Jersey and neighboring colonies, and managed relations with the Crown and London offices. The material covers the period’s political debates, acts, and the day‑to‑day workings of the colonial government as it sought stability and order.
- Official correspondence and messages from Governor Belcher to the General Assembly and Council
- Records of riots, petitions, and measures proposed to restore peace
- Debates over the division line between New Jersey and New York and related diplomatic exchanges
- Accounts of Arrears and salaries involving the executors of a former governor
Ideal for readers of early American history, colonial governance, and researchers seeking original documentary materials from New Jersey’s colonial era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a glimpse into the struggles of New Jersey's government to control and quell the unrest instigated by land rioters in the 1740s. These rioters aimed to abolish implemented laws and dismantle the established government. The author analyzes the complex series of events from the perspective of Jonathan Belcher, the newly appointed Governor of the province, whose administration was tasked with restoring peace to New Jersey. The book presents the speeches, messages, and letters of Governor Belcher, who sought to unite the Council and Assembly in devising a solution to the unrest. The author explores the challenges faced by Belcher and his administration in navigating the political and social landscape of 18th-century New Jersey. It delves into the strategies employed by Belcher to address the rioters and restore order while upholding the authority of the British Crown. The book offers insights into the evolving relationship between the government and the governed during a period of social upheaval, shedding light on the complexities of maintaining stability in a society grappling with internal conflict. 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 # 9781331689416_0
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