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White settlers to be encouraged by Jamaica land grants
The Jamaica assembly and council on May 15 and 16 passed an act to encourage White settlers by reserving fifteen thousand acres near Machioneel Harbour and fifteen thousand near Norman's Valley for newcomers. New arrivals to be funded for passage by the Receiver General, with provisions for up to twenty slaves and required oaths of intent to settle.
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Assembly and Council of Jamaica
Jamaica
Manchippeel Harbour
Norman's Valley
Machioneel Harbour
Norman’s Valley