Connecticut Charter of 1662
Title
Connecticut Charter of 1662
Description
John Winthrop Jr. secures a charter from King Charles II, guaranteeing Connecticut’s right to self-governance. This establishes the framework of a governor, deputy governor, and 12 assistants to be elected annually by the people.
Source
Bruce P. Stark, “The Charter of 1662,” Connecticut History, July 18, 2019, https://connecticuthistory.org/the-charter-of-1662/
Date
1662
Contributor
hall_tyler
Collection
Citation
“Connecticut Charter of 1662,” History Digitized, accessed October 24, 2024, https://easternct-digitalhistory.com/items/show/657.