Letter, 1662 June 28, Hampton Court [to the governor of the Colony of Massachusetts]. [between 1662 and 1675]

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Letter, 1662 June 28, Hampton Court [to the governor of the Colony of Massachusetts]. [between 1662 and 1675]

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The petition presented to Charles II by Simon Bradstreet and John Norton is acceptable, the previously accepted patent and charter is confirmed; pardon is granted to all subjects in Mass. for all crimes and offences "committed against us during the late troubles" except for high treason; all subjects are free to use the Book of Common Prayer; Quakers are denounced; advice on election of the governor and assistants is given; this letter and declaration to be communicated and published at the next General Court.

1 p. ; 30 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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