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L. H. J.
Liber No. 46
June 17
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3dly, In a Grant made the 3d of August, 1658, to John Norwood,
for 200 Acres, 'tis expressed as follows: Yielding and paying there-
fore yearly unto us and our Heirs, at our usual Receipt at St. Mary's,
at the two most usual Feasts in the Year, viz. at the Feast of the
Annunciation of our blessed Virgin Mary, and at the Feast of
St. Michael the Archangel, by even and equal Portions, the Rent of
four Shillings Sterling in Silver or Gold, or the full Value thereof
in such Commodities as we and our Heirs, or such Officer or Officers
appointed by us or our Heirs from time to time to collect and receive
the same, shall accept in Discharge thereof, at the Choice of us and
our Heirs, or such Officer or Officers.
4thly, A Grant to Robert Wilson for 300 Acres of Land, dated
loth of July, 1671; wherein it is mentioned, to be paid at the Feasts
aforesaid, by even and equal Portions, the Rent of twelve Shillings
Sterling, in Silver or Gold; and for a Fine upon every Alienation,
one whole Years Rent in Silver or Gold; or the full Value thereof,
in such Commodities as we or our Heirs, or such Officers appointed
by us, shall accept in Discharge thereof.
5thly, A Grant to Benjamin Hammond, for ico Acres, dated the
2d of February, 1738, At the Rent of ten Shillings Sterling in Silver
or Gold, or the full Value thereof, at the Choice of us and our Heirs,
or Officer or Officers: Provided also, that if the said Benjamin
Hammond shall neglect or refuse to pay the Rent reserved, by the
Space of ten Days after it shall become due, and be requested by the
Receiver, or other Person who shall be appointed to receive it; then
and in such Case the Grant to be absolutely void.
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6thly, A Grant to Caleb Dorsey for 50 Acres, dated the 18th of
March, 1746; To pay at the two most usual Feasts, the Rent of two
Shillings Sterling in Silver or Gold, or the full Value thereof in such
Commodities as we and our Heirs, from time to time to collect and
receive the same, shall accept in Discharge thereof, at the Choice of
us and our Heirs, or such Officer or Officers as shall be appointed
by us.
All which is submitted to the Consideration of this Honourable
House.
Robert Lloyd,
Edward Sprigg.
Mr. Smith hath Leave of the House to go home.
The House adjourns until 2 of the Clock.
Post Meridiem.
The House met according to Adjournment.
Col. Henry, from the Committee of Laws, delivers to Mr.
Speaker a Bill entituled, An Act to oblige Owners, Overseers, and
Managers, of Iron- Works, to assist in repairing public Roads; and
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