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A fragment of a letter-book spanning 1624–1630 collects correspondence and administrative papers from the Plymouth plantation, presenting exchanges on governance, financial disputes with investors and individual partners, management of admissions and covenants among settlers, complaints about idleness and mismanagement, and reports of arrivals from Leyden. Editorial material recounts the manuscript's discovery, transmission, and editorial decisions used in its printing, and letters reveal daily difficulties of sustaining the plantation, negotiations over debts and shares, and instructions for discipline and communal order. The volume presents first-hand documentary evidence of early colonial administration and practical concerns rather than continuous narrative.

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William Bradford

William Bradford (1590-1657) was a key figure in the early history of the American colonies, serving as the governor of the Plymouth Colony for many years. He is best known for his work "Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation,'" which provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims' journey to America and the challenges they faced in establishing a new settlement. His writings are considered foundational to American literature and history, offering insights into the lives and beliefs of the early settlers. Bradford's contributions extend beyond his historical narrative, as he also engaged in dialogues and correspondence that reflect the political and social dynamics of his time.

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