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Warning Out in New England, 1656-1817 explores a unique aspect of early American social and legal history. This meticulously researched study examines the practice of 'warning out, ' a system employed in New England towns to manage the influx of newcomers and control the potential burden on local resources. Josiah Henry Benton delves into the historical records to uncover the intricacies of this policy, revealing how towns sought to limit their responsibility for the poor and maintain social order. Through detailed analysis, Benton sheds light on the lives of those who were 'warned out, ' offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by migrants and the complexities of community life in colonial New England. This work remains a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the social, legal, and demographic history of early America. 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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