New Jersey Petitions 1755-1764

By John Stemmons

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 prosperit

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08ZBJF4R9
• ISBN13: 9798724823524
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"