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... land and sea , and to transfer such forces to any of our Plantations in Amer- ica as occasion shall require for the defence of the same against the invasion or attempt of any of our enemies : And them , if oc- casion shall require , to ...
... land and sea , and to transfer such forces to any of our Plantations in Amer- ica as occasion shall require for the defence of the same against the invasion or attempt of any of our enemies : And them , if oc- casion shall require , to ...
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... land were annulled ; and as to Indian deeds , Andros declared them no bet- ter than the scratch of a bear's paw . ' Landholders were obliged to take out patents for their estates , which they had possessed forty or fifty years . For ...
... land were annulled ; and as to Indian deeds , Andros declared them no bet- ter than the scratch of a bear's paw . ' Landholders were obliged to take out patents for their estates , which they had possessed forty or fifty years . For ...
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... land , France and Ireland , Defender of the Faith , and to all to whom these presents shall come , greeting . Whereas we have thought fit to appoint a President and Council , until we shall send over a Governor - in - Chief to take care ...
... land , France and Ireland , Defender of the Faith , and to all to whom these presents shall come , greeting . Whereas we have thought fit to appoint a President and Council , until we shall send over a Governor - in - Chief to take care ...
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... lands in this country , which ought to be lodged in my office , are otherwise disposed of , not being willing to intrust ... land are sensible , and are , therefore , unwilling to admit me to dis- cover their Estates . It was by your ...
... lands in this country , which ought to be lodged in my office , are otherwise disposed of , not being willing to intrust ... land are sensible , and are , therefore , unwilling to admit me to dis- cover their Estates . It was by your ...
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... Lands from the Indians : " Henceforth no person or persons whatsoever do presume to tamper or trade with any Indian or Indians about the purchase , sale or confirmation of any land or lands whatsoever within this his Majesty's Territory ...
... Lands from the Indians : " Henceforth no person or persons whatsoever do presume to tamper or trade with any Indian or Indians about the purchase , sale or confirmation of any land or lands whatsoever within this his Majesty's Territory ...
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