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A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I

Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848. 270 words

That no man shall give entertainment to a foreigner who shall carry himself obnoxious to the company except amendment be after warnino- sriven.

16. That all shall join in guarding of cattel when the company see it convenient.

17. That every man make and maintain a good fence about all his arable land, and in due time a man chosen to view if the company's be good.

18. That every man sow his land when most of the company sow or plant in their fields.

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19. That we give new encouragement to Mr. Brewster each olhor week, to give us a word of exhortation, and that when we are seitled we meet together every other weeke, one hour, to talk of the hest things.

20. That one man, either of himself, or by consent, may give entertainment to strangers for money.

21. That one day, every spring, be improved for the destroying of rattle snakes.

23. That some, every Lord's day, stay at home, for safety of our wives and children.

24. That every man get and keep a good lock to his door as soon as he can.

25. That a convenient place be appointed for oxen if need require.

26. If any man's meadow or npland be worse in quality, that be considered in quantity.

27. That every man that hath taken up lots shall pay to all public charges equal with those that got none.

That all that hath or shall take up lots within this tract of land mentioned in the premises shall subscribe to these articles. Thomas Shute The mark of