The charters of the following provinces of North America ; viz. Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusett's Bay, and Georgia. To which is prefixed, a faithful narrative of the proceedings of the North American colonies, in consequence of the late Stamp-act
Map bears title: "A new map of North America from the latest discoveries, 1763." Originally published in London Magazine, Feb. 1763, v. 32, at p. 64.
"Collected from the Daily gazetteer;--both charters and narrative."--Monthly Review for Jan. 1766, v. 34, p. 68.
Sabin 12163.
The proceedings of the North American colonies in consequence of the Stamp-act. 18 pages--Virginia charters: No. I. King James I.'s letters patent to Sir Thomas Gates, Sir George Somers, and others, for two several colonies and plantations, to be made in Virginia, and other parts and territories of America. Dated April 10, 1606; no. II. King James the I.'s second charter, to the treasurer and company for Virginia, erecting them into a corporation and body politic...Dated March 23, 1609; no. III. A third charter of King James I. to the treasurer and company for Virginia. Dated March 12, 1611-2. 15 pages--Maryland charter, granted by King Charles the First, to Caecilius, Lord Baron of Baltimore. Translated from the Latin original. 5 pages--Connecticut charter, granted by King Charles II. in the fourteenth year of his reign. 4 pages--Rhode-Island charter, granted by King Charles II. in the fourteenth year of his reign. 6 pages--Pennsylvania charter, granted by King Charles II. in the fourteenth year of his reign. 5 pages--Massachusetts Bay charter, granted by King William and Queen Mary, in the third year of their reign. 9 pages--Georgia charter, granted by King George the Second, in the fifth year of his reign. 7 pages