Petition to Nepean: Petitioner, age 42, was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, has for the past four years lived on lot 15, River Inhabitants. This lot is so situated that his pasture land is separated from his tilled land most inconveniently. He asks lot 20 on the west side of the river for pasture. He is married and has five children. Note: not complied with.
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