A Bibliographical Sketch Of The Laws Of The Massachusetts Colony From 1630 To 1686

'A Bibliographical Sketch Of The Laws Of The Massachusetts Colony From 1630 To 1686' by William Henry Whitmore offers a detailed guide to the legal landscape of early colonial Massachusetts. This volume includes the essential ’Body of Liberties’ of 1641 and meticulously catalogs the records of the Court of Assistants from 1641 to 1644. Designed as a companion to the reprints of the laws of 1660 and 1672, this bibliographical sketch serves as an invaluable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the foundations of American law and governance. Whitmore’s work provides critical insights into the legal framework that shaped the Massachusetts Colony during a formative period in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.