J. Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur's "Letters from an American Farmer"

covenants

Definition of covenant (n)

1a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement COMPACT… international law, which depends upon the sanctity of covenants between rulers.— George H. Sabine

2aa written agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action
bthe common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract

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