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Thomas Jefferson compiles these notes in response to inquiries from a foreign official regarding the geography and state of Virginia. The text provides detailed descriptions of the region's boundaries, dimensions, and physical landscape as understood in the late eighteenth century.

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Query XXII.

quo warranto make a full submission and entire resigjiation to his royal pleasure, he will then regulate their charter in such a manner as shall be for his ser- vice and the good of that colony ^ Title in American library. 139, 6.

1683, Sept. 28. A commission to Lord Howard of Effing- 35 Car. 2. jjdjji iQ Ijq lieutenant andgovernor gene- ral of Virginia. M. S.

1684, May 3. The humble address of the chiefgovernor, council and representatives of the island of Nevisy in the JVest-IndieSj present- [ 369 1 ed to his majesty by Colonel Netheway and Captain Jefferson, at IVindsor^ May 3, 1684. Title in Amer. libr, 142.

  1. cites Lond, Gaz No, 19^27, A treaty with the Indians at Albany. 1684, Aug. 2. A treaty of neutrality for America be1686, Nov. 16.

tween France and Englafid. 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 pri'oateers in America., as well on the sea as on the land in great numbers., committing frequent robbe- vies and piracies^ which hath occa- sioned a great prejudice and obstruction to trade and commerce., and gi'uen 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 16S7, Feb. 12.

of West- Jersey. Smith's N. Jersey.

  1. A confirmation of the grant of the Nor1687, qu. Sept.

them neck of Firginia to Lord CuU 27.4- ]^c. 2.

pepper.

Governor Coxe's declaration to the council i687> Sept. 5.

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