Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. 17: Journal of the Governor and Council, Vol. V. 1756-1768 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore a window into colonial New Jersey governance.
This primary-source collection presents the Governor and Council’s Proceedings, revealing how 18th‑century officials managed appointments, proclamations, and wartime needs amid shifting loyalties and frontier threats.
In this volume, readers encounter real documents and official actions from the mid‑1700s, including nominations for judges and justices, salary warrants, and proclamations calling for enlistment and religious observances during a time of war and alliance-building. The text captures the tone and procedures of provincial government, showing how leaders communicated with councils, drafted laws, and implemented royal directives.- Official warrants and salary records for provincial officers and clerks.
- Nominated appointments for judges of the peace and other legal offices.
- Proclamations and orders tied to military recruitment, frontier defense, and war measures.
- Transcripts of council deliberations, motions, and the interaction between colonial and royal authorities.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents minutes and documents from the Governor and Council of the Province of New Jersey from 1756 to 1768. It covers several topics that provide insight into colonial history and reveal the challenges faced by the province during this period. These issues include military affairs, Native American relations, and the impact of the French and Indian War. The documents shed light on the complexities of governing a British colony in North America during a time of conflict and provide a valuable resource for understanding the development of New Jersey and the broader context of American history. 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 # 9781331933403_0
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