Studies in history, economics and public law ; v. 6
Notes
Published also as the author's thesis, Columbia University, 1896.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 577-583).
Contents
Early stipulation concerning land grants -- General practice of the land office -- History of the land system -- Incidental proprietary rights -- The divestment act -- Indian affairs -- Boundary disputes -- The idea of William Penn -- Mortgage and litagation -- Bargains with the governors -- Character and policies of the young proprietors -- The frames of government -- The Council -- The Lower counties -- The Oath or the Affirmation -- The Establishment of courts of justice -- The Bills of credit -- Taxation of the Proprietary estates -- Proprietary instructions and the powers of the deputy governor --Relations with the home government -- Royal or proprietary government.
