| Description |
vi, [9]-360 pages ; 20 cm |
| Note |
The New Haven code has reproduction of t.-p: Nevv-Haven's settling in New-England. And some Lawes for Government: Published for Use of that Colony. Though some of the Orders intended for present convenience, may probably be herafter altered, and as need requireth other Lawes added. London, Printed by M.S. for Livewell Chapman, at the Crowne in Popes-head-Alley. 1656. |
| Contents |
Preface.--Introduction.--First constitution of Connecticut, 1639.--Capital laws of Connecticut, 1642.--The first code of laws,1650.--Laws, orders &c. of the Connecticut courts.--Fundamental agreement at New Haven.--The New Haven code, 1655.--Laws, orders, and judgments, of New Haven courts, 1639-1660.--The "blue law" forgeries of Peters.--Laws and judicial proceedings of other colonies: New York, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts.--Blue laws of England, in the reign of James I. |
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Law -- Connecticut.
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| Added Author |
Peters, Samuel, 1735-1826.
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Connecticut.
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New Haven (Conn.)
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Great Britain.
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Blue laws.
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