At a Court held at Boston in Nevv-England the 29th. of March, 1677. The Council being informed, that ... strange Indians, who have been in hostility against us ...

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At a Court Held at Boston in NEW-ENGLAND the 29 ^th. of March, [...]

THe COUNCIL being informed, that [...] strange Indians, who have been in Hostility against us or have lived amongst such, are brought into this Jurisdiction, and bought by several persons, which causeth much trouble and fear to the Inhabitants where they reside, and may be of dangerous consequence, not only to the Towns where they live, but to the whole Jurisdiction, if not timely prevented:

It is therefore Ordered that what person soever within this Jurisdiction shall hereafter buy or keep above ten dayes after the publication hereof, any such Indian, Man or Woman already bought, above the age of twelve years, without allowance from Authority, shall besides the forfeit of such Indian or Indians, pay the fine of five pounds to the Treasurer of the Country, and the Constables of the several towns are ordered forthwith to publish this Order in their Precincts.

By the COUNCIL,

Edward Rawson Secr.

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