Maryland Act to Prevent Growth of Popery (September 30, 1704):
<That whatsoever Popish Bishop, Priest or Jesuit, shall baptize any child...other than such who have Popish Parents or shall say Mass...shall forfeit...fifty pounds Sterling...and shall also suffer six months imprisonment...
And be it further enacted...if any Papist...shall keep school or take upon themselves the education...or boarding of youth...such persons...shall upon conviction be transported out of this Province.> 1704MA001
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Endnotes:
1704MA001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Maryland Act to Prevent Growth of Popery, September 30, 1704.