Records Of The Colony Of New Plymouth In New England 66 (Daniel Pulsifier ed., 1861)
Abstract
Laws of Plymouth Colony (1656). And likewise that no Indian shall discharge any gun on the Lords day at any thing to the breach of the Sabbath and disturbance of the English; as they will answer it at their peril.
Summary
The law prohibited Indians from discharging firearms on the Sabbath in a manner that disturbed the English, subjecting violators to punishment.
Law Text
And Likewise that noe Indian shall discharge any gun on the Lords day att any thinge to the breach of the Sabbath and desturbance of the English; as they will answare it att theire prill[.]
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DISCHARGE, ENSLAVED PERSONS & OTHER MINORITIES