The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 / Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War / which Established the Independence of his Country and First / President of the United States

by John Marshall

[60] Hutchison.

[61] Chalmer. Hutchison.

[62] Chalmer. Hutchison.

[63] Hume.

[64] Chalmer. Hutchison.

[65] Chalmer.

[66] All the powers of government for nearly three years, seem to have been in the magistrates. Two were appointed in each town, who directed all the affairs of the plantation. The freemen appear to have had no voice in making the laws, or in any part of the government except in some instances of general and uncommon concern. In these instances committees were sent from the several towns to a general meeting. During this term, juries seem not to have been employed in any case.

[67] Chalmer. Hutchison. Trumbull.

[68] Chalmer. Hutchison.

[69] Chalmer. Hutchison.