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King, the most dangerous head of ye Indyan enemy," did "after much consultation thereof had, decree and sett down several proportions of land for such commanders, and 50 acres (200,000 m) per poll for all other persons who ye first yeare and five and 20 acres (81,000 m) who the second
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