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The grants, concessions, and original constitutions of the province of New-Jersey.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04392 Author/Creator: Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Book Date: 1758 Pagination: 763 p. : Height: 29.8 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Title continues: "The acts passed during the proprietary governments, and other material transactions before the surrender thereof to Queen Anne. The instrument of surrender, and her formal acceptance thereof. Lord Cornbury's commission and instructions consequent thereon." William Alexander, Lord Stirling's copy; signed on the title page. Compiled by Aaron Leaming and Jacob Spicer. "Printed by W. Bradford, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty for the province of New-Jersey." Evans 8205.

Alexander, William, 1726-1783

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