The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 8 · Thomas Jefferson
QUERY XXIII.
A grant of Pennsylvania to William Penn. 1681, Mar. 4. Votes of Represen. Pennsyl. xviii. Car. 2. The king's declaration to the inhabitants 1681, Apr. 2. and planters of the province of Pennsylvania. Vo. Repr. Penn. xxiv. Certain conditions or concessions agreed upon 1681, July 11. by William Penn, proprietary and governor of Pennsylvania, and those who are the adventurers and purchasers in the same province. Votes of Rep. Pennsyl. xxiv. Fundamental laws of the province of West New 1681, Nov. 9. Jersey. Sm. N. J. 126. The methods of the commissioners for settling 1681-2, Jan. 14. and regulation of lands in New Jersey. Sm. N. J. 130. Indentures of lease and release by the 1681-2, F. 1. 2. executors of Sir George Carteret to William Penn and 11 others, conveying East Jersey. The Duke of York's fresh grant of East New 1682, Mar. 14. Jersey to the 24 proprietors. The frame of the government of the province 1682, Apr. 25. of Pennsylvania, in America. Votes of Repr. Penn. xxvii. The Duke of York's deed for Pennsylvania. 1682, Aug. 21. Vo. Repr. Penn. xxxv. The Duke of York's deed for the feoffment of 1682, Aug. 24. Newcastle and twelve miles circle to William Penn. Vo. Repr. Penn. The Duke of York's deed of feoffment of a 1682, Aug. 24. tract of land 12 miles south from Newcastle to the Whorekills, to William Penn. Vo. Repr. Penn, xxxvii.
A commission to Thomas Lord Culpepper to be 1682, Nov. 27. lieutenant and governor-general of Virginia. 34 Car. 2. M.S. An act of union for annexing and uniting 1682, 10th mon. of the counties of Newcastle, Jones's and 6th day. Whorekill's, alias Deal, to the province of Pennsylvania, and of naturalization of all foreigners in the province and counties aforesaid. An act of settlement. 1682, Dec. 6. The frame of the government of the province 1683, Apr. 2. of Pennsylvania and territories thereunto annexed in America. Proceedings of the committee of trade 1683, Apr. 17. 27. and Plantations in the dispute May 30. between Lord Baltimore and Mr. Penn. June 12. Vo. R. P. xiii-xviii. 1684, Feb. 12. July 2. 16. 23. Sept. 30. Dec. 9. 1685, Mar. 17. Aug. 18. 26. Sept. 2. Oct. 8. 17. 31. Nov. 7. A commission by the proprietors of East New 1683, July 17. Jersey to Robert Barclay to be governor. Sm. N. J. 166. An order of council for issuing a quo warranto 1683, July 26. against the charter of the colony of the 35 Car. 2. Massachusetts bay in New England, with his majesty's declaration that in case the said corporation of Massachusetts bay shall before prosecution had upon the same quo warranto make a full submission and entire resignation to his royal pleasure, he will then regulate their charter in such a manner as shall be for his service and the good of that colony. Title in American library. 139, 6.
A commission to Lord Howard of Effingham to be 1683, Sept. 28. lieutenant and governor general of Virginia. 35 Car. 2. M.S. The humble address of the chief governor, 1684, May 3. council and representatives of the island of Nevis, in the West Indies, presented to his majesty by Colonel Netheway and Captain Jefferson, at Windsor, May 3, 1684. Title in Amer. libr. 142. 3. cites Lond. Gaz. No. 1927. A treaty with the Indians at Albany. 1684, Aug. 2. A treaty of neutrality for America between 1686, Nov. 16. France and England. 7 Corps Dipl. part 2, p. 44. 2. Mem. Am. 40. By the king, a proclamation for the more 1687, Jan. 20. effectual reducing and suppressing of pirates and privateers in America, as well on the sea as on the land in great numbers, committing frequent robberies and piracies, which hath occasioned a great prejudice and obstruction to trade and commerce, and given a great scandal and disturbance to our government in those parts. Title Amer. libr. 147. 2. cites Lond. Gaz. No. 2315. Constitution of the council of proprietors 1687, Feb. 12. of West Jersey. Smith's N. Jersey. 199. A confirmation of the grant of the Northern 1687, qu. Sept. neck of Virginia to Lord Culpepper. 27. 4. Jac. 2. Governor Coxe's declaration to the council 1687, Sept. 5. of proprietors of West Jersey. Sm. N. J. 190.
Provisional treaty of Whitehall concerning 1687, Dec. 16. America between France and England. 2 Mem. de l'Am. 89. Governor Coxe's narrative relating to the 1687. division line, directed to the council of proprietors of West Jersey. Sm. App. No. 4. The representation of the council of 1687. proprietors of West Jersey to Governor Burnet. Smith. App. No. 5. The remonstrance and petition of the inhabitants of East New Jersey to the king. Sm. App. No. 8. The memorial of the proprietors of East New Jersey to the Lords of trade. Sm. App. No. 9. Agreement of the line of partition between 1778, Sept. 5. East and West New Jersey. Smith's N. J. 196. Conveyance of the government of West Jersey 1691. and territories, by Dr. Coxe, to the West Jersey society. A charter granted by King William and Queen 1691, Oct. 7. Mary to the inhabitants of the province of Massachusetts bay, in New England. 2 Mem. de l'Am. 593. The frame of government of the province of 1696, Nov. 7. Pennsylvania and the territories thereunto belonging, passed by Gov. Markham. Nov. 7, 1696. The treaty of peace between France and England, 1697, Sept. 20. made at Ryswick. 7 Corps Dipl. part 2. p. 399. 2 Mem. Am. 89. The opinion and answer of the Lords of trade 1699, July 5. to the memorial of the proprietors of East N. Jersey. Sm. App. No. 10.
The memorial of the proprietors of East New 1700, Jan. 15. Jersey to the Lords of trade. Sm. App. No. 11. The petition of the proprietors of East and West New Jersey to the Lords justices of England. Sm. App. No. 12. A confirmation of the boundary between the 1700, W. 3. colonies of New York and Connecticut, by the crown. The memorial of the proprietors of East and 1701, Aug. 12. West New Jersey to the king. Sm. App. No. 14. Representation of the Lords of trade to the 1701, Oct. 2. Lords justices. Sm. App. No. 18. A treaty with the Indians. 1701. Report of Lords of trade to King William, 1701-2, Jan. 6. of draughts of a commission and instructions for a governor of N. Jersey. Sm. N. J. 262. Surrender from the proprietors of E. and 1702, Apr. 15. W. N. Jersey, of their pretended right of government to her majesty Queen Anne. Sm. N. J. 211. The Queen's acceptance of the surrender of 1702, Apr. 17. government of East and West Jersey. Sm. N. J. 219. Instructions to lord Cornbury. Sm. N. J. 230. 1702, Nov. 6. A commission from Queen Anne to Lord Cornbury, 1702, Dec. 5. to be captain general and governor in chief of New Jersey. Sm. N. J. 220. Recognition by the council of proprietors of 1703, June 27. the true boundary of the deeds of Sept. 10, and Oct. 10, 1677, (New Jersey.) Sm. N. J. 96.
Indian deeds for the lands above the falls 1703. of the Delaware in West Jersey. Indian deed for the lands at the head of Rankokus river, in West Jersey. A proclamation by Queen Anne, for settling 1704, June 18. and ascertaining the current rates of foreign coins in America. Sm. N. J. 281. Additional instructions to Lord Cornbury. 1705, May 3. Sm. N. S. 235. Additional instructions to Lord Cornbury. 1707, May 3. Sm. N. J. 258. Additional instructions to Lord Cornbury. 1707, Nov. 20. Sm. N. J. 259. An answer by the council of proprietors for the 1707. western division of N. Jersey, to questions proposed to them by Lord Cornbury. Sm. N. J. 285. Instructions to Colonel Vetch in his 1708-9, Feb. 28. negotiations with the governors of America. Sm. N. J. 364. Instructions to the governor of New Jersey 1708-9, Feb. 28. and New York. Sm. J. 361. Earl of Dartmouth's letter to governor Hunter. 1710, Aug. Premiers propositions de la France. 6. 1711, Apr. 22. Lamberty, 669, 2 Mem. Am. 341. Réponses de la France aux demandes 1711, Oct. 8. préliminaries de la Grande Bretagne. 6 Lamb. 681. 2 Mem. Amer. 344. Demandes préliminaries plus particulieres Sept. 27. de la Grande-Bretagne, avec les réponses. 2 1711, --------- Mem. de l'Am. 346. Oct. 8. L'acceptation de la part de la Grande-Bretagne. Sept. 27. 2 Mem. Am. 356. 1711, --------- Oct. 8.
The Queen's instructions to the Bishop 1711, Dec. 23. of Bristol and Earl of Stafford, her plenipotentiaries, to treat for a general peace. 6 Lamberty, 744. 2. Mem. Am. 358. A memorial of Mr. St. John to the Marquis May 24. de Torci, with regard to North America, to 1712, -------- commerce, and to the suspension of arms. 7. June 10. Recueil de Lamberty 161, 2 Mem. de l'Amer. 376. Réponse du roi de France au memoire de Londres. 1712, June 10. 7. Lamberty, p. 163. 2. Mem. Am. 380. Traité pour une suspension d'armes entre 1712, Aug. 19. Louis XIV. roi de France, and Anne, reign de la Grande-Bretagne, fait à Paris. 8. Corps Diplom. part 1. p. 308. 2. Mem. d'Am. 104. Offers of France to England, demands of 1712, Sept. 10. England, and the answers of France. 7. Rec. de Lamb. 461. 2 Mem. Am. 390. Traité de paix et d'amitié entre Louis Mar. 31. XIV. roi de France, et Anne, reine de la 1713, -------- Grande-Bretagne, fait à Utrecht. 15 Corps Apr. 11. Diplomatique de Dumont, 339. id. Latin. 2 Actes et memoires de la pais d'Utrecht, 457. id. Lat. Fr. 2. Mem. Am. 113. Traité de navigation et de commerce entre Mar. 31. Louis XIV. roi de France, et Anne, reine de 1713, --------- la Grande-Bretagne. Fait à Utrecht. 8 Corps April 11. Dipl. part 1. p. 345. 2 Mem. de l'Am. 137.
A treaty with the Indians. 1726. The petition of the representatives of the 1728. Jan. province of New Jersey, to have a distinct governor. Sm. N. J. 421. Deed of release by the government of 1732, G. 2. Connecticut to that of New York. The charter granted by George II. for Georgia. 1732, June 9. 4. Mem. de l'Am. 617. 20. 5 Geo. 2. Petition of Lord Fairfax, that a commission 1733. might issue for running and marking the dividing line between his district and the province of Virginia. Order of the king in council for commissioners 1733, Nov. 29. to survey and settle the said dividing line between the proprietary and royal territory. Report of the Lords of trade relating to the 1736, Aug. 5. separating the government of the province of New Jersey from New York. Sm. N. J. 423. Survey and report of the commissioners 1737, Aug. 10. appointed on the part of the crown to settle the line between the crown and Lord Fairfax. Survey and report of the commissioners 1737, Aug. 11. appointed on the part of Lord Fairfax to settle the line between the crown and him. Order of reference of the surveys between 1738, Dec. 21. the crown and Lord Fairfax to the council for plantation affairs. Treaty with the Indians of the six nations 1744, June. at Lancaster.
Report of the council for plantation affairs, 1745, Apr. 6. fixing the head springs of Rappahanoc and Potomac, and a commission to extend the line. Order of the king in council confirming the 1745, Apr. 11. said report of the council for plantation affairs. Articles préliminaries pour parvenir à la 1748, Apr. 30. paix, signés à Aix-la-Chapelle entre les ministres de France, de la Grande-Bretagne, et des Provinces-Unies des Pays-Bas. 2 Mem. de l'Am. 159. Declaration des ministres de France, de la 1748, May 21. Grande-Bretagne, et des Provinces-Unies des Pays-Bas, pour rectifier les articles I. et II. des préliminaries. 2. Mem. Am. 165. The general and definitive treaty of peace 1748, Oct. 7-18. concluded at Aix-la-Chapelle. Lon. Mag. 1748. 22. G. 2. 503. French 2. Mem. Am. 169. A treaty with the Indians. 1754. A conference between governor Bernard and 1758, Aug. 7. Indian nations at Burlington. Sm. N. J. 449. A conference between governor Denny, governor 1758, Oct. 8. Bernard, and others, and Indian nations at Easton. Sm. N. J. 455. The capitulation of Niagara. 1759, July 25. 33. G. 2. The king's proclamation promising lands to 175--. soldiers. The definitive treaty concluded at Paris. 1763, Feb. 10. Lon. Mag. 1763. 149. 3. G. 3. A proclamation for regulating the cessions 1763, Oct. 7. made by the last treaty of peace. Guth. Geogr. G. 3. Gram. 623.
The king's proclamation against settling 1763. on any lands on the waters westward of the Alleghany. Deed from the six nations of Indians to 1768, Nov. 3. William Trent, and others, for lands betwixt the Ohio and Monongahela. View of the title to Indiana. Phil. Steiner and Cist. 1776. Deed from the six nations of Indians to 1768, Nov. 5. the crown for certain lands and settling a boundary. M.S. [65] By the author of these notes. [66] Mr. Hazard.
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