Primary documents illuminate New Jersey’s colonial era — a curated collection of letters, reports, acts, and official correspondence from 1757 to 1767 that reveal how governors, councils, and colonial assemblies navigated governance, defense, and finance in a formative period.
This volume compiles authentic records that show the daily workings of colonial government, including communications between governors and the Crown, council proceedings, and milestones in land, trade, and military matters. It’s a valuable resource for researchers, students, and readers seeking a window into the administrative history of New Jersey.
- Original letters and official communications between colonial leaders and the Crown
- Drafts, commissions, and instructions shaping governance and law
- Records of bills, currency issues, and military organization
- Chronological contents with detailed documentary entries for study
Ideal for readers of American colonial history, archival research, and students exploring the governance of New Jersey in the mid-18th century.