Printed volume. The volume contains the Collection of Provincial Laws of the Province of Parahyba do Norte (laws numbered 1 through 15) passed during the legislative session of 1849. Laws concern the salary of the surgeon-major (cirurgião-mor) of the province; the retirement of provincial employees; marcation of plantings in the district of the Vila de Piancó; creation of a chair of literacy (cadeira de primeiras letras) in the settlement (povoação) of Pedras de Fogo; provincial revenues and expenditures, and other matters. Signed by João Antonio de Vasconcelos, President of the Province.
Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 18 folios (numbered through folio 36), in addition to a front cover and two back covers. . Contains original hardcover (front and back) and an extra, non-original backcover; cover has tape on it; binding is not the original.
Creator (Author): Paraíba's Government.
