Governor William Bradford's letter book by William Bradford
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"Governor William Bradford's Letter Book" by William Bradford is a historical collection of letters written in the early 17th century. The letters provide insight into the establishment and challenges faced by the Plymouth Colony, detailing the governance, communal issues, and relationships with both settlers and the indigenous peoples. This compilation serves as a crucial account for understanding early colonial life and the dynamics within the fledgling community. The beginning of this work
introduces the context of Bradford's letters, revealing how they highlight the struggles of the Plymouth Colony's governance amid financial disputes and interpersonal conflicts among the settlers. Key figures such as James Sherley, Thomas Brewer, and others emerge as they communicate with Governor Bradford regarding various concerns, including agricultural challenges, financial obligations, and the principles of community cohesion. The letters convey both the urgency of their circumstances and a deep longing for prosperous coexistence, as the colonists aim to establish a viable and morally grounded society despite their many adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bradford, William, 1590-1657 |
|---|---|
| Title | Governor William Bradford's letter book |
| Original Publication | United States: The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1906, reprint 2000. |
| Note | "Reprinted from the Mayflower Descendant." |
| Credits | Steve Mattern, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Bradford, William, 1588-1657 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources |
| Subject | Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70036 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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