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.