In the North Carolina Rules of Evidence, it says the following:

§ 8-2. Martin's collection of private acts.
Any private act published by Francis X. Martin, in his collection of private acts, shall be received in evidence in every court. (1826, c. 7, s. 2; R.C., c. 44, s. 5; Code, s. 1340; Rev., s. 1593; C.S., s. 1748.)


Who is Francis X. Martin?

How can I find out what his collection of private acts are?

Thanks

Henry Franklin