Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen [5th Congress, Second Sess, Ch. 77 1798, July 16, 1798; 1…
History of the office of Justice of the Peace: The position of justice of the peace (“JP”) was officially created…
1790 – ACT PROVING FOR MORE EFFECTIVE COLLECTION OF DUTIES (Hamilton creates the Coast Guard) “An Act to provide more…
Cumberland Road, Internal Improvements & Clay’s “American System” “An Act to regulate the laying out and making a road from…
Quartering Act of 1774 [14 Geo. III c. 54] “An Act for the better providing suitable Quarters for Officers and…
The Massachusetts Government Act [14 Geo 3 c 45, May 20, 1774] “An Act for the Better Regulating the Government…
Administration of Justice Act (also known as the “Murder Act”) [14 Geo 3, C. 39], adopted on May 20, 1774…
The Perpetual Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from the Establishment of its Constitution to the First Session of the…
Major Acts of Congress from 1789 – 1889 1st Congress (Mar 4, 1789 – Mar 3, 1791): George Washington Congress Citation…
PATRIOT NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER ISAIAH THOMAS (Copyrighted original artwork reprinted with permission from D. W. Roth. Images and custom portraits are available…