Jeremiah Dummer (1681 – May 19, 1739) was a Massachusetts-born politician and writer who was an important figure in the New England Colonies during the early 18th century.

His most significant contributions to American history were his A Defense of the New England Charters and his role in the formation of Yale College.

Jeremiah Jr.'s historical significance would eclipse that of his father, who has been said to have been "A man of rare versatility for the times, he learned and successfully pursued his profession of silversmith, producing pieces that today stand out in the work of the period for their dignity, simplicity, and artistic workmanship.

[9][10] The title description of his dissertation is: Disputatio Philosophica Inauguralis de animorum Mέταγγισμψ, Quam… pro Doctoratus in Philosophia Gradu ad Liberalium Artium Magisterio Jer.

[8][11] Also in 1703 Jeremiah Dummer published the following publications: Dissertatio Theologico-Philologica, continens integritatis codicic S. adversus nuperas in eum censuras, defensionem.

He did not make much of an impression from the pulpit and with the exception of his A Discourse on the Holiness of the Sabbath Day, printed in 1704, his preaching in New England had little impact.

Appointed as agent for the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Dummer held this position from 1710 until 1721 and served a similar role for the colony of Connecticut.

His other publication, A Defense of the New-England Charters, was an incredibly important work that argued on behalf of the New England colonies.

Dummer's work was prompted by a proposed bill for the British House of Commons that would annul the charters of these New England colonies.

Dummer states, "And then the Conclusion, that I would draw from these Premises is this, That to strip the Country of their Charters after the Service has bin so successfully perform'd, is abhorrent from all Reason, Equity, and Justice.

He states, "Being myself a native of one of them, I could not forbear showing my good-will; for how little soever one is able to write, yet when the liberties of one's country are threaten'd, it's still more difficult to be silent.

[23] Dummer's efforts improved the status of the school, providing students with the most current information on a variety of subjects.

He left instructions to the executors of his will to "invite to my funeral all such New England Gentlemen as shall be in London at the time of my decease" and to reward each with a ring of the value of 20 shillings.

He was very attached to his native New England and his most significant contribution to history was A Defense of the New-England Charters, which was revived and republished during the American Revolution by John Adams.