Draft Constitution for Virginia – June, 1776 FAIR COPY A Bill for new-modelling the form of Government and for establishing the Fundamental principles thereof in future. Whereas George Guelf king of Great Britain and Ireland and Elector of… Read More
Ordinances for Virginia; July 24-August 3, 1621 An Ordinance and Constitution of the Treasurer, Council, and Company in England, for a Council of State and General Assembly. Dated July 24, 1621 TO all People, to whom these… Read More
Grant of Exclusive Trade to New Netherland by the States-General of the United Netherlands – October 11, 1614 The States-General of the United Netherlands, to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting. Whereas Gerrit Jacobz Witssen, ancient Burgomaster of the city Amsterdam, Jonas Witssen, Simon Morrissen, owners… Read More
The Second Charter of Virginia – May 23, 1609 JAMES, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France. and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. To all, to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. WHEREAS, at the… Read More
The Third Charter of Virginia – March 12, 1611 JAMES, by the Grace of God, King of England;, Scotland, France, and Ireland;, Defender of the Faith; To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. WHEREAS at the humble… Read More
Declaration for Resignation of the Charter by the Council for New England – April 25, 1635 Forasmuch as we have found by a long experience that the faithful endeavors of some of us that have sought the advancement of the plantation of New England have not… Read More
The First Charter of Virginia; April 10, 1606 JAMES, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. WHEREAS our loving and well-disposed Subjects, Sir Thorn as Gales, and Sir… Read More
Virginia State Constitution, 1971 Article I. Bill of Rights A DECLARATION OF RIGHTS made by the good people of Virginia in the exercise of their sovereign powers, which rights do pertain to them and their… Read More
Virginia State Constitution, June 29, 1776 Bill of Rights; June 12, 1776 A declaration of rights made by the representatives of the good people of Virginia, assembled in full and free convention; which rights do pertain… Read More
