Note 855 — Chapter XIV · OPTIONAL CIVIL OR ECCLESIASTICAL MARRIAGE IN THE MIDDLE COLONIES
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In 1674 the duke's laws were ordered put in execution "except those requiring amendment or alteration": Colonial Laws of N. Y., I, xiv, 107. On Nov. 9, 1674, Governor Andros issued a proclamation to that effect: ibid., xiv, 107, 108.