 | The Articles of Confederation of the United Colonies of England (May 19, 1643) |  |
2. The said United Colonies for themselves and their posterities do jointly and severally hereby enter into a firm and perpetual league of friendship and amity for offence and defence, mutual advice and succor upon all just occasions both for preserving and propagating the truth and liberties of the Gospel and for their own mutual safety and welfare.
| The Articles of Confederation of the United Colonies of England (May 19, 1643) | |