Record #:

19904

Author(s):

Thornton, Mary L.

Abstract:

The need for public printing within the state emerged from the necessity of distributing laws and other state documents for the consistent execution of the law. Stressing the need for printing official documents began with Governor Burrington in 1730 and would remain in legislative debates until 1749 when the first public printing occurred on October 17. The article compiles information concerning what documents were being printed, how many, and from which branches of government publications focused.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 21 Issue 3, July 1944, p181-202, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Burrington, George, 1682-1759; Printing, Public--History