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This meticulously compiled volume, ""Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, 1667-1671,"" offers a detailed glimpse into the legal and social life of colonial Massachusetts. A valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and legal scholars, the book provides transcriptions of original court documents, shedding light on disputes, settlements, and the enforcement of laws during a formative period in American history. Edited by George Francis Dow, the records capture the nuances of daily existence, from land disputes and debt collections to cases of slander and violations of Puritanical norms. Researchers will find a wealth of information about the individuals and communities that shaped Essex County, including their relationships, economic activities, and moral codes. This historical record is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of early American governance and the challenges faced by those who built the foundations of a new society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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