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 80 Towns were required to support public schools under regulations similar, for the most part, to those of Massachusetts; and an especial maritime code was enacted, regulating the rights, and duties, and authorities of ship-owners, seamen, and others concerned in navigation.

Such are the principal provisions of the colonial legislation of Connecticut.