This collection of letters examines the laws of primogeniture and entail and their impact on society. Henry Tupper and James Edwin Thorold Rogers are among the contributors to this thought-provoking work, which looks at the moral, social, and political aspects of these inheritance laws. Anyone interested in the history of English law and social customs will find this book a fascinating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.