Anneke Jans Bogardus and Her New Amsterdam Estate, Past and Present: Romance of a Dutch Maiden and Its Present Day New World Sequel; Historical, Legal, Genealogical |
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... persons above 15 years of age , and within four years time , the title of Patroon , and the priv- ilege of selecting a tract of land , sixteen miles on one side , or eight miles on each side of a river , and extending inland as far as ...
... persons above 15 years of age , and within four years time , the title of Patroon , and the priv- ilege of selecting a tract of land , sixteen miles on one side , or eight miles on each side of a river , and extending inland as far as ...
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... persons , as well as against the govern- ment . All of the funds heretofore under the care of the Orphans Chamber , or other officials , and un- disposed of , passed into the custody of this Com- mission . The act also provided that for ...
... persons , as well as against the govern- ment . All of the funds heretofore under the care of the Orphans Chamber , or other officials , and un- disposed of , passed into the custody of this Com- mission . The act also provided that for ...
Page 93
... parties of the first and second part , bind their persons and property , real and personal , submitting to all laws and courts . In testimony whereof , the original record has been signed in my presence by lessor and lessee , CHAPTER ONE ...
... parties of the first and second part , bind their persons and property , real and personal , submitting to all laws and courts . In testimony whereof , the original record has been signed in my presence by lessor and lessee , CHAPTER ONE ...
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... province for the Dutch , he succeeding the temporary government of the Council of War , and which Council was composed of the following named persons : Commander Jacob Benckes , Commander Cornelius Evertson , Jr. , CHAPTER SIX 99.
... province for the Dutch , he succeeding the temporary government of the Council of War , and which Council was composed of the following named persons : Commander Jacob Benckes , Commander Cornelius Evertson , Jr. , CHAPTER SIX 99.
Page 106
... persons resident in districts in the possession of His Majesty's arms , and who have not borne arms against the said United States , and that persons of any other de- scription shall have full liberty to go to any part or parts of the ...
... persons resident in districts in the possession of His Majesty's arms , and who have not borne arms against the said United States , and that persons of any other de- scription shall have full liberty to go to any part or parts of the ...
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Page 106 - It is agreed, that the Congress shall earnestly recommend it to the legislatures of the respective states, to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights, and properties, which have been confiscated, belonging to real British subjects...
Page 199 - The rector and inhabitants of the city of New- York, in communion of the Church of England, as by law established...
Page 107 - Acts perfectly consistent, not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which, on the return of the blessings of Peace, should universally prevail.
Page 107 - And that Congress shall also earnestly recommend to the several States a reconsideration and revision of all acts or laws regarding the premises...
Page 100 - Amsterdam in the merry month of June, the sweetest month in all the year, when Dan Apollo seems to dance up the transparent...
Page 110 - ... the Governor and Company of the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in New England, in America ; and that, by the same name, they and...
Page 113 - Anne, by the Grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, etc.
Page 76 - Now for a confirmation unto the said freeholders and inhabitants in their possessions and enjoyment of the premises, Know ye, That by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given by his Royal Highness, I have...
Page 107 - ... fide price, (where any has been given,) which such persons may have paid on purchasing any of the said lands, rights, or properties since the confiscation. And it is agreed that all persons who have any interest in confiscated lands, either by debts, marriage settlements, or otherwise, shall meet with no lawful impediment in the prosecution of their just rights.
Page 141 - And for so doing, This shall be your Warrant. And so We bid you Farewell. GIVEN at Our Court at Kensington the Fifteenth Day of June, 1739, in the Thirteenth Year of Our Reign.