ACTS AND LAWS, PASSED BY THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, BEGUN AND HELD AT BOSTON, IN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, ON WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY- SEVENTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI 1789...
[Boston: 1789-1795]. Various Acts, described below, each folio and a separate imprint, each issued with caption title. One leaf torn with small loss, a couple of closed tears. Otherwise, scattered light wear, scattered foxing. Good+ in a worn, contemporary sheep binding with raised spine bands and red morocco spine label. The front cover is nearly detached, and the rear hinge is starting. Ownership signature on front pastedown, 'Saml Quincy 1796' of the Massachusetts Quincys.
a. ACTS AND LAWS, PASSED... TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY OF MAY, 1789... [Boston: Thomas Adams. 1790]. Pages 33-74. With an "Act... for the better regulating of the Indian, Mulatto and Negro Proprietors and Inhabitants of the Plantation called Marshpee, in the County of Barnstable."
Evans 22650. ESTC 16764 [5].
b. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1790. [Boston: Thomas Adams. 1790]. Pages 75-87, [1 blank]. Various acts treat local incorporations; convey light-houses to the federal government; settling land disputes with the Indians on "Chappequiddick"; repeal of a revenue law, if the federal government assumes the debts of the States.
Evans 22651. ESTC W16767 [5].
c. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1790; AND FROM THENCE CONTINUED... [Boston: Thomas Adams. 1791]. Pages 75-105, [1 blank] pages. Last two leaves town at upper corner, affecting several words. The Humane Society is established, as are other private and public corporations; Commissioners are appointed for determining boundaries with Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Evans 23548. ESTC W16768 [6].
d. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1791. [Boston: Thomas Adams. 1791]. Pages 107-120.
Evans 23547. ESTC W16769 [6].
e. ... WEDNESDAY THE ELEVENTH DAY OF JANUARY, ANNO DOMINI, 1792. [Boston: Thomas Adams. Pages 121-189, [1 blank].
Including an incorporation to render the Connecticut River passable; a bridge over the Merrimack River; incorporation of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture; prohibition on various activities during the Sabbath; incorporating proprietors for a Massachusetts Canal; a bridge over the Charles River.
Evans 24516. ESTC W16770 [6].
f. ... WEDNESDAY THE THIRTIETH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1792. [Boston: Thomas Adams. 1792] Pages 191-230.
Not located on ESTC or in Evans.
g. ... WEDNESDAY THE THIRTIETH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1792, AND FROM THENCE CONTINUED BY PROROGATION AND ADJOURNMENT, TO WEDNESDAY THE THIRTIETH DAY OF JANUARY FOLLOWING. [Boston: Thomas Adams. 1793]. Pages 231-287, [1 blank] pp.
Evans 25775. ESTC W16775.
h. ...WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1793. [Boston: Adams. 1793]. Pages 289-328.
Evans 25776. ESTC W16775.
i. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1793. [Boston: Adams and Larkin. 1793]. Pages 329-336.
Evans 25777. ESTC W16779.
j. ... [Boston: Adams and Larkin. 1794. Pages 337-403, [1 blank].
Evans 27277. ESTC W16780.
k. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1794. [Boston: Adams and Larkin. 1794]. Pages 405-434.
Evans 27278. ESTC W16781.
l. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1794. [Boston: Adams and Larkin. 1795]. Pages 435-491, [1 blank].
Evans 29034. ESTC W16782.
m. ... WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1795. [Boston: Adams and Larkin. 1795]. Pages 493-521, [1 blank].
Evans 29035. ESTC W16783. Item #33376
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