NEW HAMPSHIRE: THE OLD TESTAMENT of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THE ORIGINAL 13 COLONIES:

USPHS EMA Testament of the United States of America The Desk of JV Agnvs Dei Verbvm Dei Filvs Dei Jose Maria Chavira M.S. Adagio 1st Primogenitvs Filvs Dei Hominis Espiritvs Dominus Dominorum et Rex Regum et Reginarum nom de plume JC Angelcraft The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 205007

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A DECLARATION

of Rights, and Plans of Government for the State of
New-Hampshire.

WHEREAS by the tyrannical Administration of the Government of the King and Parliament of Great-Britain, this State of New-Hampshire, with the other United-States of AMERICA, have been necessitated to reject the British Government, and declare themselves INDEPENDENT STATES; all which is more largely set forth by the CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, in their Resolution or Declaration of the fourth of July A.D. 1776.

AND WHEREAS, it is recommended by the said CONTINENTAL CONGRESS to each and every of the said United-States to establish a FORM OF GOVERNMENT most conducive to the Welfare thereof. We the DELEGATES of the said State of NEW HAMPSHIRE chosen for the Purpose of forming a permanent PLAN of GOVERNMENT subject to the Revisal of our CONSTITUENTS, have composed the following DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, and PLAN of GOVERNMENT, and recommend the same to our CONSTITUENTS for their Approbation.

A Declaration of the RIGHTS of the People of the State of New-Hampshire.

First, WE declare, that we the People of the State of New-Hampshire are Free and Independent of the Crown of Great-Britain.

Secondly. We the People of this State, are entitled to Life, Liberty, and Property; and all other Immunities and Privileges which we heretofore enjoyed.

Thirdly. The Common and Statute Laws of England, adopted and used here, and the Laws of this State (not inconsistent with said Declaration of INDEPENDENCE) now are, and shall be in force here, for the Welfare and good Government of the State, unless the same shall be repealed or altered by the future Legislature thereof.

Fourthly. The whole and entire Power of Government of this State, is vested in, and must be derived from the People thereof, and from no other Source whatsoever.

Fifthly. The future Legislature of this State, shall make no Laws to infringe the Rights of Conscience, or any other of the natural, unalienable Rights of Men, or contrary to the Laws of GOD, or against the Protestant Religion.

Sixthly. The Extent of Territory of this State, is, and shall be the same which was under the Government of the late Governor John Wentworth, Esq.; Governor of New-Hampshire. Reserving nevertheless, our claim to the New-Hampshire Grants, so called situate to the West of the Connecticut River [Vermont].

Seventhly. The Right of Trial by Jury in all Cases as heretofore used in this State, shall be preserved inviolate foreverâ€

Here just below is a different a declaration of rights, and plan of government for the state of New-Hampshire.

PDF New Hampshire Delcaration retrieved April 21, 2024 from the Library of Congress

United States Public Service EMA Emergency Management Agency:  The Desk of JV Agnvs Dei Verbvm Dei Filvs Dei Jose Maria Chavira M.S. Adagio 1st Primogenitvs Filvs Dei Hominis Espiritvs Dominus Dominorum et Rex Regum et Reginarum nom de plume JC Angelcraft The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 205007