General Assembly of New Hampshire An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03657.05 Author/Creator: General Assembly of New Hampshire Place Written: Hillsborough, New Hampshire Type: Document Date: 28 November 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 35.8 x 36.2 cm. Order a Copy
This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing the new government.
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