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adjust and settle the same.

Members--1 appointed by the Legislature and the Land Agent.

Legislative History:

R. 1829, c. 39.

12.04--Agents to Settle the Wild Lands in the State. Created by R. 1831, c. 59.

Duties--negotiate with the Government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purchase of all the lands said Commonwealth within Maine.

Additional information--appointed by the Governor with advice of Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1831, c. 59.

12.05--Agents to Determine the Number of People Settled on Public Land. Created by R. 1831, c. 76.

Duties--ascertain the number of persons settled on public lands without title in order to aid State in quieting the settlers in their possessions.

Additional information--appointed by the Governor with advice from Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1831, c. 76. R. 1832, c. 40.

12.06--Surveyor General. Created by P.L. 1835, c. 192, § 1. Repealed by R. S. 1841, Repealing Act.

Duties--superintend the surveying of public land.

Additional information--appointed by Governor with advice of the Council.

Legislative History:

P.L. 1835, c. 192 § 1. R. 1839, c. 70. R. 1842, c. 40.

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