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This meticulously preserved collection, ""Journals Of The House Of Burgesses Of Virginia, 1712-1714, 1715, 1718, 1720-1722, 1723-1726"", offers a rare and invaluable glimpse into the legislative proceedings of colonial Virginia during a formative period. Compiled under the auspices of the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia State Library, with contributions from Henry Read McIlwaine, these journals provide detailed accounts of the debates, decisions, and daily operations of the House of Burgesses. Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in early American history will find this compilation to be an essential resource. The journals offer primary source material reflecting the political, social, and economic issues that shaped the colony. From discussions on trade and taxation to matters of governance and defense, this book encapsulates the challenges and triumphs of a society in transition. Its enduring value lies in its authentic portrayal of colonial life and the foundations of American democracy. 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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