REVOLUTIONARY WAR CONNECTICUT ACTS & LAWS FEBRUARY 1781 PUNISHMENT FOR TREASON
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An original individual printing of "ACTS AND LAWS" passed by the legislature of the State of Connecticut in Hartford, February 21, 1781, after the passage of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of the Revolutionary War......This group of laws deals primarily with punishments for High Treason or treasonous acts against the state by "enemies of this and the United States", in other words Loyalists or Tories.....These laws were individually printed for each day of the ...legislative session and sent to the various Town Clerks in the State to be posted by them in a public place or inserted into a larger volume that would be bound for future use by each Town. These laws were printed by TIMOTHY GREEN of New London, and carry his imprint on the last page.....TIMOTHY GREEN [1737-1796] came from a family of printers. He was a staunch patriot during the Revolutionary War, and printed laws, as well as currency, newspapers, and the proceedings of the Continental Congress. His print shop survived the burning of New London by the British near the end of the war......Four pages as issued, unbound, size 7" x 11 1/2", early rag paper, folds, very good condition for such a rare survivor, ........Guaranteed original........$7.50 priority mail shipping Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking........
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