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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... lawful for any Frenchman , Dutchman , or any person of any other foreign na- tion whatsoever , or any English dwelling amongst them , or under them , or any of them , to trade with any Indian or In- dians within the limits of our ...
... lawful for any Frenchman , Dutchman , or any person of any other foreign na- tion whatsoever , or any English dwelling amongst them , or under them , or any of them , to trade with any Indian or In- dians within the limits of our ...
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... lawful for any Frenchman , Dutchman , or any subject or vassal of any foreign prince or State , to trade with any Indian or Indians within the limits of this Colony , either directly or indirectly , by themselves or others , upon ...
... lawful for any Frenchman , Dutchman , or any subject or vassal of any foreign prince or State , to trade with any Indian or Indians within the limits of this Colony , either directly or indirectly , by themselves or others , upon ...
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... lawful excuse for the same , that then it shall and may be lawful for any person or persons to take , seize , and secure the same till next morning , and then bring them before an assistant or justice of the peace of such town , who ...
... lawful excuse for the same , that then it shall and may be lawful for any person or persons to take , seize , and secure the same till next morning , and then bring them before an assistant or justice of the peace of such town , who ...
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... lawful for any person whomsoever , except the members of said tribe , to cut down , take , or carry away from any of the lands belonging to said tribe , any tree , timber , or wood of any kind whatever , nor aid or assist therein ; and ...
... lawful for any person whomsoever , except the members of said tribe , to cut down , take , or carry away from any of the lands belonging to said tribe , any tree , timber , or wood of any kind whatever , nor aid or assist therein ; and ...
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... lawful for any one of the overseers of the poor , and the town - council of such town , to cause such Indian to be removed to the said tribe , in the manner provided for the removal of paupers , by the eighth and tenth sections of this ...
... lawful for any one of the overseers of the poor , and the town - council of such town , to cause such Indian to be removed to the said tribe , in the manner provided for the removal of paupers , by the eighth and tenth sections of this ...
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Page 245 - 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 19 - An Act to regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes, and to preserve Peace on the Frontiers...
Page 140 - ... it shall and may be lawful for any justice of the peace to commit...
Page 193 - 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 157 - 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 196 - That his Excellency, the Governor, be, and he is hereby, requested...
Page 236 - 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.
Page 8 - 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 41 - President solemnly to assure the tribe or nation with which the exchange is made, that the United States will forever secure and guarantee to them, and their heirs or successors, the country so exchanged with them...
Page 65 - No purchase or contract for the sale of lands in this State, made since the fourteenth day of October one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five; or which may hereafter be made, of, or with the Indians, shall be valid, unless made under the authority, and with the consent of the Legislature.