5h 35min, jan 5, 1760 y - Writs of Assistance
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In 1760, governor Bernard of Massachusetts authorized the use by revenue officers of writs of assistance. Writs of assistance were documents which served as a general search warrant, allowing customs officials to enter any ship or building that they suspected for any reason might hold smuggled goods.Added to timeline:
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5h 35min, jan 5, 1760 y
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~ 265 years ago