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jan 1, 1760 - Writ of Assitance

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In 1760, governor Bernard of Massachusetts authorized, Writs of assistance, which were documents which served as a general search warrant, allowing officials to enter any ship or building that they suspected,might hold smuggled goods.

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jan 1, 1760
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~ 266 years ago