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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The "Duke's Laws" are the first set of laws enacted in the colony of New York under English rule. This series consists of
a manuscript copy of the "Duke's Laws" created by the office of the secretary of the Colony of New York for use as an official
copy. The laws pertain to a wide variety of subjects such as criminal offenses, civil actions, probate, religion, servitude,
law enforcement, and military service.
Creator:
Title:
Laws promulgated at Hempstead
Quantity:
0.3 cubic feet
1 volume
Inclusive Dates:
1684
Series Number:
A3077
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