Code Of 1650: Being A Compilation Of The Earliest Laws And Orders, Of The General Court Of Connectic

"The Code Of 1650" is a valuable historical document presenting a compilation of the earliest laws and orders of the General Court of Connecticut. It also includes the Constitution, or Civil Compact, entered into and adopted by the towns of Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield in 1638-9. This volume offers insight into the legal and governmental foundations of colonial Connecticut, revealing the principles and regulations that shaped early American society. Historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the origins of American law and governance will find this a useful resource for understanding the formative years of Connecticut and its contributions to the broader American legal tradition.

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