John, Samuel Smith, Benjamin Benedict, &c, and all ye afore-mentioned proprietors of said released ten miles, say we have released, made over and granted ye above described tract of land, unto said Jonah Keeler, his heirs and assigns forever, to his and their sole and proper use and behoof and benefitt, who shall and may forever, by virtue hereof, Enter upon, possess and Enjoy ye same, convey, convert, alienate and improve it iu what way and manner, to what use and end soever the said Keeler, his heirs and assignes shall see convenient ; yet reserving to ourselves, heirs and assigns, ye usual allowance of five acres to ye huudred, for high-ways and roads, which shall be laid out by a commttee choosen from time to time '(as occasion requires) by ye major of ye said proprietors of said released ten miles, ye major part to be derived by their interest, which roads and highways shall be laid out in such place and manner as said committee shall see necessary and most convenient ; and we, ye above named Thomas Hawley, Nathan St. John, Samuel Smith, &c, and ye rest of ye proprietors above said, do Joyntly and Severally Covenant and agree for ourselves and heirs aud assigns, with ye said Jonah Keeler, his heirs and assigns, shall and may freely and clearly for Ever, Have, Hold and Enjoy ye above released premises, without any manner of claim or incumberance whatsoever saving : y* we do hereby oblidge said Keeler, his heirs and assigns, within ye space of three years from ye date hereof, effectually to cultivate three acres iu every fifty, according to Pattern ; and 'tis also understood, aud t'is the true intent aud meaning of both parties of ye said Keeler, his heirs and assigns, shall always pay ye yearly quit-rent at ye rate of two shillings and sixpence for each of hundred acres reserved, payable by Letters patent to our Lord ye King : at Lady day yearly and this we insert as an abiding duty and obligation alwa3's attending this release? and as a special Condition thereof.