A History of Matrimonial Institutions, Vol. 3 of 3
CHAPTER XII. OBLIGATORY CIVIL MARRIAGE IN THE NEW
ENGLAND COLONIES 121-226
I. The Magistrate Supersedes the Priest at the Nuptials 125-143
II. Banns, Consent, and Registration 143-151
III. Courtship, Proposals, and Government of Single Persons 152-169
IV. Pre-contracts, Bundling, and Sexual Immorality 169-200
V. Breach of Promise and Marriage Portions 200-209
VI. Self-_Gifta_, Clandestine Contracts, and Forbidden Degrees 209-215
VII. Slave-Marriages 215-226