Records of the Colony and Plantation of New Haven: From 1638 To 1649, at 132 (Charles J. Hoadly ed., 1857) (enacted 1646)
| dc.coverage.spatial | Connecticut - New Haven | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-23T03:51:35Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-11T14:13:07Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-16T23:37:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1646 | |
| dc.description.abstract | "Itt was ordered, thatt a 4th part of the trayned band in every plantati? shall come to the publique worps of God att the beating of the 2d drum att furthest, wth their armes compleat, their guns ready charged, wth their match for their matchlocks and flints ready fitted in their firelocks, & shott & pouder for att least 5 or 6 charges, (besides their charge in their guns ) vnder the penalty of 2s fine for neglect or defect in furniture," | |
| dc.description.lawtext | Itt was ordered, thatt a 4th part of the trayned band in every plantati? shall come to the publique worps of God att the beating of the 2d drum att furthest, wth their armes compleat, their guns ready charged, wth their match for their matchlocks and flints ready fitted in their firelocks, & shott & pouder for att least 5 or 6 charges, (besides their charge in their guns ) vnder the penalty of 2s fine for neglect or defect in furniture, and 1ˢ for late comeing, allso the sentinell, and they who walke the rounde, shall have their matches lighted dureing the time of the meeting, if they vse match locks. | |
| dc.description.summary | This order requires a quarter of each town's militia to attend public worship fully armed and ready for immediate use, with loaded guns and sufficient ammunition, and mandates that sentries remain on duty with lit matches; fines are imposed for being late or improperly equipped. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.firearmsresearchcenter.org/id/frc0001/3381 | |
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| dc.subject | REQUIRED POSSESSION | |
| dc.title | Records of the Colony and Plantation of New Haven: From 1638 To 1649, at 132 (Charles J. Hoadly ed., 1857) (enacted 1646) |