New Jersey Petitions 1755-1764 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798724823524)

NEW JERSEY PETITIONS 1755-1764 This book contains 2389 entries from many petitions submitted because of concerns about the French and Indian War. It lists about 15% of the heads of household in New Jersey at that time making it an excellent census substitute. It includes petitions regarding: Issues regarding local agencies, boundary changes, etc. [1 petition]Issues about roads, bridges, etc. [2 petitions]Opposition to importing slaves. [1 petition]Seeking naturalization. [1 petition]Seeking new legislation. [2 petitions]Issues about military and government affairs. [5 petitions]Request for reimbursement from the government. [4 petitions]Request for protection against enemies. [21 petitions]Seeking resolution of land problems, etc. [1 petition]Protesting against dispensing of "spirituous liquors". [1 petition]Issues about crimes, pardon, amnesty, etc. [1 petition]Description of hardship. [4 petitions]New Jersey State Motto(s): Liberty and prosperity

Author: John Stemmons
ISBN-13: 9798724823524
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2021
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.52d