The book gathers original documents and correspondence that illuminate New Jersey’s colonial and early post‑revolution history.
This volume compiles key primary sources, showing how governors, colonial administrations, and trade officials shaped New Jersey from the colonial era through the Revolutionary period. It presents letters, official instructions, and contemporaneous records that reveal governance, policy debates, and the day‑to‑day workings of the province.
- Primary letters and official documents from governors such as Burnet and Montgomerie
- Debates over currency, taxation, and legislative authority
- Contents related to trade, mines, and Acts of the New Jersey Assembly
- Context on institutions, islands in the Delaware, and colonial administration
Ideal for students, researchers, and history readers seeking direct access to the sources behind New Jersey’s colonial and revolutionary history.