The true-blue laws of Connecticut and New Haven and the false blue-laws invented by the Rev. Samuel Peters,

Notes:

vi, [9]-360 p. 20 cm., The New Haven code has reproduction of t.-p.: Nevv Hayen's settling in New-England. And some Lawes for Government: Published for Use of that Colony. Though some of the Orders intended for present convenience, may probably be hereafter altered, and as need requireth other Lawes added. London, Printed by M. S. For Livewell Chapman, at the Crowne in Popes-head-Alley. 1656., and Preface.--Introduction.--First constitution of Connecticut, 1639.--Capital laws of Connecticut, 1642.--The first code of laws, 1650.--Laws, orders, &c. of the Connecticut courts.--Fundamental agreement at New Haven.--The New Haven code, 1655.--Laws, orders, and judgments, of New Haven courts, 1639-1660.--The "blue law" forgeries of Peters.--Laws and judicial proceedings of other colonies: New York, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts.--Blue laws of England, in the reign of James I.

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Law -- Connecticut

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eng

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