Papers, 1688-1815.

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Papers, 1688-1815.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70954989

Personal and business correspondence of Reid and his children; wills, bonds, and indentures; survey maps; genealogical notes; and material relating to the Garrison family, including ms. biography (12 p.) of Nicholas Garrison (1701-1781), of the Moravian Brethren who helped found Bethlehem, Pa.

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Reid family.

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Garrison, Nicholas, 1701-1781

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New Jersey. Surveyor General

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Reid, John, 1656-1723

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Surveyor general of the Province of East Jersey, member of New Jersey House of Assembly, and justice of Monmouth County court. From the description of Papers, 1688-1815. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70954989 ...

Garrison family.

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New Jersey. Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace (Monmouth County)

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New Jersey. Legislature. General Assembly

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The New Jersey Assembly had similar functions both before and after the American Revolution. In colonial days, the representatives, who were elected by adult white males over the age of 21, were sworn in, and then chose the speaker. The Governor could veto the assembly's choice for speaker but most of the time he gave his approval. To hold a meeting of the Assembly at least two members and the speaker had to be present, however, they needed sixteen votes to enact ordinary legislation and eightee...