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29-314264-P010B.pdf

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�case the Claimants under the Shapleighs will join with them to
submit their Claims to the determination of the Com ttee so far as respects
the Lands they claim below the Little Ossapee -- The Commission
apprhend as Judge Sewall informs us that by their Commission
they have the power to Settle the Boundaries betwee the Common

wealth and the Claimants under Phillips + the Claimants under
those two proprietors provided they will submit the matter to them and Mr Sewall
informs us that you are very Solicitous to have the Matter Settled and are
fully informed by the Shapleys as their Agent to Submit the Affair to
their decision - We must earnestly request therefore that you would come
to Boston immediately, that you may as Agent for the Shapleys join with
the proprietors of Land under Bridget Phillips in having these Claims
settled during the present Session of the General Assembly, we are of
opinion we shall never have a better opportunity and if we miss
of it perhaps shall never be favored with such another -- If your
Health will not admit of you Coming to Boston we desire you would
in writing inform the Com ttee to Settle the Boundaries between the
Commonwealth and the Shapleys + between the Shapleys + the Claimants
under Phillips - at the same time you will suggest in writing to the
Com ttee all you have to say in reference of the Claimants under the Shapleys but
we think the hearings will be more friendly + effectively one by your being
present than otherways + therefore desire that no little matter may prevent
your Attendance + that immediately -- You will bring with you, or

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