Originally published in 1783, this reprint of Princeton University's charter and laws provides an illuminating look at the early years of one of America's most prestigious institutions of higher education. The document outlines the founding principles and governance structure of the college and includes historical context on the political and social landscape of 18th century New Jersey. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.