Group of Five Acts of Parliament on Several Issues, including Treason and Colonial Georgia

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  • London: Thomas Baskett, 1745-1746
By British Acts of Parliament
Pamphlet format, small folio, disbound, each act with its own title. One act with 2 pages separated, some minor dampstaining; otherwise very good plus. The lengthiest act, relating to the raising of money, makes several specific references to colonial Georgia, including the provisioning of the garrisons, commissioning of troops of Highland Rangers with schooners, and granting money to the trustees of Georgia for the improvement of the colony. Another act provides for a speedy trial for those who commit treason against the king. Also, included is an act to indemnify those individuals who defended the king concerning the "Scottish Rebellion."

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