Laws of the Colonial and State Governments, Relating to Indians and Indian Affairs, from 1633 to 1831, Inclusive: With an Appendix Containing the Proceedings of the Congress of the Confederation ; and the Laws of Congress, from 1800 to 1830, on the Same Subject |
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... purchases thereof from the Indians , passed by the General court or Assembly of Connecticut , in New Haven , 44 An act for preventing foreigners trading with and corrupting the In- dians ; and carrying on other evil and dangerous ...
... purchases thereof from the Indians , passed by the General court or Assembly of Connecticut , in New Haven , 44 An act for preventing foreigners trading with and corrupting the In- dians ; and carrying on other evil and dangerous ...
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... purchases of lands from the Indians , without the authority and consent of the Legislature , and more effectually to ... purchased from the Christian party of the Oneida Indians , 61 689 62 65 65 67 71 85 - 86 87 An act relative to the ...
... purchases of lands from the Indians , without the authority and consent of the Legislature , and more effectually to ... purchased from the Christian party of the Oneida Indians , 61 689 62 65 65 67 71 85 - 86 87 An act relative to the ...
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... purchased by the state , of the Stockbridge Indians , 121 " " An act to amend the act , entitled " An act relating to the purchase of lands from the Stockbridge Indians , and for the relief of the settlers residing on the same , ' 122 ...
... purchased by the state , of the Stockbridge Indians , 121 " " An act to amend the act , entitled " An act relating to the purchase of lands from the Stockbridge Indians , and for the relief of the settlers residing on the same , ' 122 ...
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... purchasing of land from the Indians , An act for regulating Indian affairs , and to prevent the setting of deer traps within the colony of New Jersey , 133 134 An act to empower certain persons to purchase the claims of the In- dians to ...
... purchasing of land from the Indians , An act for regulating Indian affairs , and to prevent the setting of deer traps within the colony of New Jersey , 133 134 An act to empower certain persons to purchase the claims of the In- dians to ...
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... purchase or purchases made , or shall be made , from the said Indians , 160 161 168 164 - An act for quieting and securing the Tuscarora Indians , and others claiming under the Tuscaroras , in the possession of their lands , Extract ...
... purchase or purchases made , or shall be made , from the said Indians , 160 161 168 164 - An act for quieting and securing the Tuscarora Indians , and others claiming under the Tuscaroras , in the possession of their lands , Extract ...
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Page 231 - States; regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the States — provided that the legislative right of any State within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Page 246 - That no purchase, grant, lease, or other conveyance of lands, or of any title or claim thereto, from any Indian nation or tribe of Indians, shall be of any validity in law or equity, unless the same be made by treaty or convention entered into pursuant to the constitution.
Page 233 - An Act to regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes, and to preserve Peace on the Frontiers...
Page 106 - ... it shall and may be lawful for any justice of the peace to commit...
Page 159 - Army shall be considered as a common fund for the use and benefit of such of the United States as have become or shall become members of the Confederation...
Page 123 - Virginia shores and strands, bordering on either of the said rivers, and all improvements, which have been, or shall be made thereon. The western and northern extent of Virginia shall, in all other respects, stand as fixed by the Charter of King James I.
Page 161 - And be it further resolved. That his Excellency the Governor be, and he is hereby authorized and required, with all the force and means placed at his command, by the Constitution and laws of this State...
Page 135 - ... shall sue for the same, to be recovered by action of debt, bill, plaint or information...
Page 222 - That by Congress accepting this cession, the jurisdiction of the whole western territory belonging to the Six Nations and their tributaries, will be vested in the United States, greatly to the advantage of the Union.