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Governor Gabriel Johnston's request to repeal the North Carolina Biennal act,


18 October 1736


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Gabriel Johnston served as governor of North Carolina from 1733 to 1752. Compared with the usual tenure, his term was a long one. Soon alter assuming office, Johnston found the Biennial Act of 1715 a particular annoyance, in part because it obviously reduced the power of the governor and in part because of practical considerations. The Governor addressed his request for its repeal to the Board of Trade.