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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07160.06 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1792 |
| Title | Notes on taxation and establishment of churches in Massachusetts |
| Date | ca. 1792 |
| Author | Van Schaack, Henry (1733-1823) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Notes outlining his arguments against the practices of taxation and appropriation of public monies to fund construction of meeting houses and payment of teachers for denominational majorities. Cites the state constitution and its Bill of Rights. In general, Van Schaack records quotes from the constitution, axioms regarding the separation of church and state, and personal readings of the two, in the left-hand column. In the right-hand column appear specific instances that violate his principles, and other details relating to religion in Massachusetts. Page four has four points to be included in the "Warrant for warning the next Town meeting." |
| Subjects | Government and Civics US Constitution Religion Taxes or Taxation Finance Building Construction Bill of Rights Law US Constitutional Convention Education |
| People | Van Schaack, Henry (1733-1823) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; Religion; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |