Having to the south, the sound, and running northward from the marked trees upon the said neck, twenty miles into the woods, which said parcel or tract of land hath been lawfully purchased of the Indian proprietors, by John Richbell, of Mamaroneek, gentleman, in whose possession now it is. and his title thereunto sufficiently proved both at several courts of sessions, as also at the general court of assizes, now for a confirmation unto him the said John Richbell, in his possession and enjoyment of the premises : Know ye, that by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given by his Royal Highness, I have given, ratified, and confirmed and granted, and by these presents do give and ratify, confirm and grant, unto the said John Richbell, his heirs and assigns, all the aforecited parcel or tract of land as aforesaid, together with all woods, beaches, marshes, pastures, creeks, waters, lakes, fishing hawking, hunting and fowling, and all other profits, immunities and emoluments to the said parcel or tract of land belonging, annexed, or appertaining with their and every of their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, and in regard to the distance of the plantations already settled or to be settled upon the said necks of land, from any town, the persons inhabiting, or that shall inhabit thereupon, shall have a petty constable chosen amongst themselves yearly, for preserving of the peace, and decision of small differences under the value of forty shillings, and they shall be excused from all common attendance at training or other ordinary duties at Westchester. But ia matters of assessment and public rates, they are to be assessed by the officers of that town to winch they do properly belong being the nearest unto them, to have and U) hold the said parcel and tract of laud in the said three necks contaiucd, and premises with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the said John Richbell his heirs and assigns, to the proper use and behoof of the said John Richbell, his heirs and assignees forever, as free land of inheritance, rendering and paying as a Albany IJocords.General Entries, No. iv. 95.