New Jersey Declaration (December 6, 1672) of the True Intent of Lord's Proprietors and Explanation of Concessions to Adventurers and Planters of New Caesarea-New Jersey:
<2. As to the 8th article, it shall be in the power of the Governor and Council, to constitute and appoint such ministers and Preachers as shall be nominated and chosen by the several corporations, without the General Assembly and to establish their maintenance, giving liberty besides any person or persons to keep and maintain what Preachers or ministers they please.> 1672NJ001
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Endnotes:
1672NJ001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). New Jersey, December 6, 1672, Declaration of the True Intent of Lord's Proprietors and Explanation of Concessions to Adventurers and Planters of New Caesarea-New Jersey.