Sources of Our Liberties: Documentary Origins of Individual Liberties in the United States Constitution and Bill of RightsRichard L. Perry English and American Documents form Magna Carta to the Bill of Rights. |
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CONFIRMATIO CARTARUM 1297 | 23 |
THE FIRST CHARTER OF VIRGINIA 1606 | 32 |
ORDINANCES FOR VIRGINIA 1618 | 47 |
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