the_o two_o charter_n grant_v by_o king_n charles_n iid_v to_o the_o proprietor_n of_o carolina_n with_o the_o first_o and_o last_o fundamental_a constitution_n of_o that_o colony_n london_n print_v and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v by_o richard_n parker_n at_o the_o unicorn_n under_o the_o piazza_n of_o the_o royal_a exchange_n the_o first_o charter_n grant_v by_o king_n charles_n iid_v to_o the_o proprietor_n of_o carolina_n charles_n iid_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n to_o all_o to_o who_o these_o present_n shall_v come_v greeting_n whereas_o our_o right_a trusty_a and_o right_a well-beloved_a cousin_n and_o counsellor_n edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n our_o high_a chancellor_n of_o england_n and_o george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n master_n of_o our_o horse_n and_o captain_n general_n of_o all_o our_o force_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a counsellor_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n chancellor_n of_o our_o exchequer_n sir_n george_n carterett_n knight_n and_o baronet_n vice-chamberlain_n of_o our_o household_n and_o our_o trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a sir_n william_n berkeley_n knight_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n knight_n and_o baronet_n be_v excite_v with_o a_o laudable_a and_o pious_a zeal_n for_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n and_o the_o enlargement_n of_o our_o empire_n and_o dominion_n have_v humble_o beseech_v leave_v of_o we_o by_o their_o industry_n and_o charge_n to_o transport_v and_o make_v a_o ample_a colony_n of_o our_o subject_n native_n of_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o elsewhere_o within_o our_o dominion_n unto_o a_o certain_a country_n hereafter_o describe_v in_o the_o part_n of_o america_n not_o yet_o cultivate_v or_o plant_v and_o only_o inhabit_v by_o some_o barbarous_a people_n who_o have_v no_o knowledge_n of_o almighty_a god_n and_o whereas_o the_o say_a edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n sir_n john_n colleton_n have_v humble_o beseech_v we_o to_o give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v unto_o they_o and_o their_o heir_n the_o say_a country_n with_o privilege_n and_o jurisdiction_n requisite_a for_o the_o good_a government_n and_o safety_n thereof_o know_v you_o therefore_o that_o we_o favour_v the_o pious_a and_o noble_a purpose_n of_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n of_o our_o special_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n have_v give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v and_o by_o this_o our_o present_a charter_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v all_o that_o territory_n or_o tract_n of_o ground_n situate_a lie_v and_o be_v within_o our_o dominion_n in_o america_n extend_v from_o the_o north_n end_v of_o the_o island_n call_v lucke_n island_n which_o lie_v in_o the_o southern_a virginia_n sea_n and_o within_o six_o and_o thirty_o degree_n of_o the_o northern_a latitude_n and_o to_o the_o west_n as_o far_o as_o the_o south_n sea_n and_o so_o southerly_a as_o far_o as_o the_o river_n st._n mathias_n which_o border_v upon_o the_o coast_n of_o florida_n and_o within_o one_o and_o thirty_o degree_n of_o northern_a latitude_n and_o so_o west_n in_o a_o direct_a line_n as_o far_o as_o the_o south_n sea_n aforesaid_a together_o with_o all_o and_o singular_a port_n harbour_n bay_n rivers_n isle_n and_o islet_n belong_v unto_o the_o country_n aforesaid_a and_o also_o all_o the_o soil_n land_n field_n wood_n mountain_n ferm_n lake_n rivers_n bay_n and_o islet_n situate_a or_o being_n within_o the_o bound_n or_o limit_n aforesaid_a with_o the_o fish_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o fish_n whale_n sturgeon_n and_o all_o other_o royal_a fish_n in_o the_o sea_n bays_n islet_n and_o river_n within_o the_o premise_n and_o the_o fish_n therein_o take_v and_o moreover_o all_o vein_n mine_n quarry_n as_o well_o discover_v as_o not_o discover_v of_o gold_n silver_n gem_n precious_a stone_n and_o all_o other_o whatsoever_o be_v it_o of_o stone_n metal_n or_o any_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o find_v or_o to_o be_v find_v within_o the_o country_n isle_n and_o limit_n aforesaid_a and_o furthermore_o the_o patronage_n and_o avowsons_n of_o all_o the_o church_n and_o chapel_n which_o as_o christian_a religion_n shall_v increase_v within_o the_o country_n isles_n islet_n and_o limit_n aforesaid_a shall_v happen_v hereafter_o to_o be_v erect_v together_o with_o licence_n and_o power_n to_o build_v and_o find_v church_n chapel_n and_o oratory_n in_o convenient_a and_o fit_a place_n within_o the_o say_a bound_n and_o limit_n and_o to_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v according_a to_o the_o ecclesiastical_a law_n of_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n together_o with_o all_o and_o singular_a the_o like_a and_o as_o ample_a right_n jurisdiction_n privilege_n prerogative_n royalty_n liberty_n immunity_n and_o franchise_n of_o what_o kind_a soever_o within_o the_o country_n isle_n islet_n and_o limit_n aforesaid_a to_o have_v use_v exercise_n and_o enjoy_v and_o in_o as_o ample_a manner_n as_o any_o bishop_n of_o durham_n in_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n ever_o heretofore_o have_v hold_v use_v or_o enjoy_v or_o of_o right_a aught_o or_o can_v have_v use_v or_o enjoy_v and_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n make_v create_v and_o constitute_v the_o true_a and_o absolute_a lord_n and_o proprietor_n of_o the_o country_n aforesaid_a and_o of_o all_o other_o the_o premise_n save_v always_o the_o faith_n allegiance_n and_o sovereign_a dominion_n due_a to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n for_o the_o same_o and_o save_v also_o the_o right_n title_n and_o interest_n of_o all_o and_o every_o our_o subject_n of_o the_o english_a nation_n which_o be_v now_o plant_v within_o the_o limit_n and_o bound_n aforesaid_a if_o any_o be_v to_o have_v hold_v possess_v and_o enjoy_v the_o say_a country_n isles_n islet_n and_o all_o and_o singular_a other_o the_o premise_n to_o they_o the_o say_z edward_z earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n willeam_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v for_o ever_o to_o be_v hold_v of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n as_o of_o our_o manor_n of_o east_n greenwich_n in_o our_o county_n of_o kent_n in_o free_a and_o common_a soccage_n and_o not_o in_o capite_fw-la nor_o by_o knights_n service_n yield_v and_o pay_v yearly_o to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n for_o the_o same_o the_o yearly_o rend_v of_o twenty_o mark_n of_o lawful_a money_n of_o england_n at_o the_o feast_n of_o all_o saint_n yearly_o for_o ever_o the_o first_o payment_n thereof_o to_o begin_v and_o to_o be_v make_v on_o the_o feast_n of_o all_o saint_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n one_o thousand_o six_o hundred_o sixty_o and_o five_o and_o also_o the_o four_o part_n of_o all_o gold_n and_o silver_n oar_n which_o within_o the_o limit_n aforesaid_a shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n happen_v to_o be_v find_v and_o that_o the_o country_n thus_o by_o we_o grant_v and_o describe_v may_v be_v dignify_v by_o we_o with_o as_o large_a title_n and_o privilege_n as_o any_o other_o part_n of_o our_o dominion_n and_o terretory_n in_o that_o region_n know_v you_o that_o we_o of_o our_o further_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n have_v think_v fit_a to_o erect_v the_o same_o tract_n of_o ground_n country_n and_o island_n into_o a_o province_n and_o out_o of_o the_o fullness_n of_o our_o royal_a power_n and_o prerogative_n we_o do_v for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n erect_v incorporate_v and_o ordain_v the_o same_o into_o a_o province_n and_o do_v call_v it_o the_o province_n of_o carolina_n and_o so_o from_o henceforth_o will_v have_v it_o call_v and_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o have_v hereby_o make_v and_o ordain_v the_o aforesaid_a edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n
ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v the_o true_a lord_n and_o proprieter_n of_o all_o the_o province_n aforesaid_a know_v you_o therefore_o moreover_o that_o we_o repose_v especial_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o their_o fidelity_n wisdom_n justice_n and_o provident_a circumspection_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v grant_v full_a and_o absolute_a power_n by_o virtue_n of_o these_o present_n to_o they_o the_o say_z edward_z earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o their_o heir_n for_o the_o good_a and_o happy_a government_n of_o the_o say_a province_n to_o ordain_v make_v enact_v and_o under_o their_o seal_n to_o publish_v any_o law_n whatsoever_o either_o appertain_v to_o the_o public_a state_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o to_o the_o private_a utility_n or_o particular_a person_n according_a to_o their_o best_a discretion_n of_o and_o with_o the_o advice_n assent_n and_o approbation_n of_o the_o freeman_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o of_o the_o great_a part_n of_o they_o or_o of_o their_o delegate_n or_o deputy_n who_o for_o enact_v of_o the_o say_a law_n when_o and_o as_o often_o as_o need_v shall_v require_v we_o will_v that_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n guke_n of_o albermarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o their_o heir_n shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n assemble_v in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v best_a and_o the_o same_o law_n due_o to_o execute_v upon_o all_o people_n within_o the_o say_a province_n and_o limit_n thereof_o for_o the_o time_n be_v or_o which_o shall_v be_v constitute_v under_o the_o power_n and_o government_n of_o they_o or_o any_o of_o they_o either_o sail_v towards_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n or_o return_v from_o thence_o towards_o england_n or_o any_o other_o of_o our_o or_o foreign_a dominion_n by_o imposition_n of_o penalty_n imprisonment_n or_o any_o other_o punishment_n yea_o if_o it_o shall_v be_v needful_a and_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n require_v it_o by_o take_v away_o member_n and_o life_n either_o by_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o their_o heir_n or_o by_o they_o or_o their_o deputy_n lieutenant_n judge_n justices_z magistrate_n officer_n and_o minister_n to_o be_v ordain_v or_o appoint_v according_a to_o the_o tenor_n and_o true_a intention_n of_o these_o present_n and_o likewise_o to_o appoint_v and_o establish_v any_o judge_n or_o justice_n magistrate_n or_o officer_n whatsoever_o within_o the_o say_a province_n at_o sea_n or_o land_n in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n as_o unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkely_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o their_o heir_n shall_v seem_v most_o convenient_a also_o to_o remit_v release_v pardon_v and_o abolish_v whether_o before_o judgement_n or_o after_o all_o crime_n and_o offence_n whatsoever_o against_o the_o say_a law_n and_o to_o do_v all_o and_o every_o other_o thing_n and_o thing_n which_o unto_o the_o complete_a establishment_n of_o justice_n unto_o court_n session_n and_o form_n of_o judicature_n and_o manner_n of_o proceed_n therein_o do_v belong_v although_o in_o these_o present_n express_a mention_n be_v not_o make_v thereof_o and_o by_o judge_n and_o by_o he_o or_o they_o delegated_a to_o award_n process_n hold_v plea_n and_o determine_v in_o all_o the_o say_a court_n and_o place_n of_o judicature_n all_o action_n suit_n and_o cause_n whatsoever_o as_o well_o criminal_a as_o civil_a real_a mix_v personal_a or_o of_o any_o other_o kind_a or_o nature_n whatsoever_o which_o law_n so_o as_o aforesaid_a to_o be_v publish_v our_o pleasure_n be_v and_o we_o do_v require_v enjoin_v and_o command_v shall_v be_v absolute_a firm_a and_o available_a in_o law_n and_o that_o all_o the_o liege_n people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n within_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n do_v observe_v and_o keep_v the_o same_o inviolable_o in_o those_o part_n so_o far_o as_o they_o concern_v they_o under_o the_o pain_n and_o penalty_n therein_o express_v or_o to_o be_v express_v provide_v nevertheless_o that_o the_o say_a law_n be_v consonant_a to_o reason_n and_o as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v convenient_o agreeable_a to_o the_o law_n and_o custom_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o because_o such_o assembly_n of_o freeholders_n can_v be_v so_o convenient_o call_v as_o there_o may_v be_v occasion_n to_o require_v the_o same_o we_o do_v therefore_o by_o these_o present_n give_v and_o grant_v unto_o the_o say_a earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v by_o themselves_o or_o their_o magistrate_n in_o that_o behalf_n lawful_o authorize_v full_a power_n and_o authority_n from_o time_n to_o time_n to_o make_v and_o ordain_v fit_a and_o wholesome_a order_n and_o ordinance_n within_o the_o province_n aforesaid_a to_o be_v keep_v and_o observe_v as_o well_o for_o the_o keep_n of_o the_o peace_n as_o for_o the_o better_a government_n of_o the_o people_n there_o abide_v and_o to_o publish_v the_o same_o to_o all_o to_o who_o it_o may_v concern_v which_o ordinance_n we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n straight_o charge_v and_o command_v to_o be_v inviolable_o observe_v within_o the_o say_a province_n under_o the_o penalty_n therein_o express_v so_o as_o such_o ordinance_n be_v reasonable_a and_o not_o repugnant_a or_o contrary_a but_o as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o law_n and_o statute_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o so_o as_o the_o same_o ordinance_n do_v not_o extend_v to_o the_o bind_v charge_v or_o take_v away_o of_o the_o right_n or_o interest_n of_o any_o person_n or_o person_n in_o their_o freehold_a good_n or_o chattel_n whatsoever_o and_o to_o the_o end_n the_o say_a province_n may_v be_v the_o more_o happy_o increase_v by_o the_o multitude_n of_o people_n resort_v thither_o and_o may_v likewise_o be_v the_o more_o strong_o defend_v from_o the_o incursion_n of_o savage_n and_o other_o enemy_n pirate_n and_o robber_n therefore_o we_o for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v by_o these_o present_n power_n licence_n and_o liberty_n unto_o all_o the_o liege_n people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n in_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n or_o elsewhere_o within_o any_o other_o our_o dominion_n island_n colonies_n or_o plantation_n except_v those_o who_o shall_v be_v especial_o forbid_v to_o transport_v themselves_o and_o family_n unto_o the_o say_a province_n with_o convenient_a ship_n and_o â—itting_v provision_n and_o there_o to_o settle_v themselves_o dwell_v and_o inhabit_v any_o law_n statute_n act_n ordinance_n or_o other_o thing_n to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_a notwithstanding_o and_o we_o will_v also_o and_o of_o our_o more_o special_a grace_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v straight_o enjoin_v ordain_v constitute_v and_o command_v that_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n shall_v be_v of_o our_o allegiance_n and_o that_o all_o and_o singular_a the_o subject_n and_o liege_n people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n transport_v or_o to_o be_v transport_v into_o the_o say_a province_n and_o the_o child_n of_o they_o and_o of_o such_o as_o shall_v descend_v from_o they_o there_o bear_v or_o hereafter_o to_o be_v bear_v be_v and_o shall_v be_v denizen_n and_o liege_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n hold_v treat_v and_o repute_a as_o the_o liege_n faithful_a people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n bear_v within_o this_o our_o say_a kingdom_n or_o any_o other_o of_o our_o dominion_n and_o may_v inherit_v or_o otherwise_o purchase_v and_o receive_v take_v hold_v buy_v and_o possess_v any_o land_n tenement_n or_o hereditament_n within_o the_o same_o place_n and_o they_o may_v occupy_n possess_v and_o enjoy_v give_v sell_v aliene_n and_o bequeath_v as_o likewise_o all_o liberty_n franchise_n and_o privilege_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o of_o other_o our_o dominion_n aforesaid_a
and_o may_v free_o and_o quiet_o have_v possess_v and_o enjoy_v as_o our_o liege_n people_n bear_v within_o the_o same_o without_o the_o least_o molestation_n vexation_n trouble_v or_o grievance_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n any_o statute_n act_n ordinance_n or_o provision_n to_o the_o contrary_a notwithstanding_o and_o furthermore_o that_o our_o subject_n of_o this_o our_o say_a kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o other_o our_o dominion_n may_v be_v the_o rather_o encourage_v to_o undertake_v this_o expedition_n with_o ready_a and_o cheerful_a mind_n know_v you_o that_o we_o of_o our_o special_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v by_o virtue_n of_o these_o present_n as_o well_o to_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o their_o heir_n as_o unto_o all_o other_o as_o shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n repair_v unto_o the_o say_a province_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o inhabit_v there_o or_o to_o trade_n with_o the_o native_n of_o the_o say_a province_n full_a liberty_n and_o licence_n to_o lade_v and_o freight_n in_o any_o port_n whatsoever_o of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n and_o into_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n by_o they_o their_o servant_n and_o assign_v to_o transport_v all_o and_o singular_a their_o good_n ware_n and_o merchandize_n as_o likewise_o all_o sort_n of_o grain_n whatsoever_o and_o any_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o necessary_a for_o the_o food_n and_o clothing_n not_o prohibit_v by_o the_o law_n and_o statute_n of_o our_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n to_o be_v carry_v out_o of_o the_o same_o without_o any_o let_n or_o molestation_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n or_o of_o any_o other_o of_o our_o officer_n or_o minister_n whatsoever_o save_v also_o to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n the_o custom_n and_o other_o duty_n and_o payment_n due_a for_o the_o say_a ware_n and_o merchandize_n according_a to_o the_o several_a rate_n of_o the_o place_n from_o whence_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v transport_v we_o will_v also_o and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v licence_n by_o this_o our_o charter_n unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o to_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n and_o dweller_n in_o the_o province_n aforesaid_a both_o present_a and_o to_o come_v full_a power_n and_o absolute_a authority_n to_o import_v or_o unlade_v by_o themselves_o or_o their_o servant_n factor_n or_o assign_v all_o merchandize_n and_o good_n whatsoever_o that_o shall_v arise_v of_o the_o fruit_n and_o commodity_n of_o the_o say_a province_n either_o by_o land_n or_o by_o sea_n into_o any_o the_o port_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n in_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n scotland_n or_o ireland_n or_o otherwise_o to_o dispose_v of_o the_o say_a good_n in_o the_o say_a port_n and_o if_o need_v be_v within_o one_o year_n next_o after_o the_o unlade_v to_o lade_v the_o say_a merchandize_n and_o good_n again_o into_o the_o same_o or_o other_o ship_n and_o to_o export_v the_o same_o into_o any_o other_o country_n either_o of_o our_o dominion_n or_o foreign_a be_v in_o amity_n with_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n so_o as_o they_o pay_v such_o custom_n subsidy_n and_o other_o duty_n for_o the_o same_o to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n as_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o subject_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n for_o the_o time_n be_v shall_v be_v bind_v to_o pay_v beyond_o which_o we_o will_v not_o that_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n shall_v be_v any_o way_n charge_v provide_v nevertheless_o and_o our_o will_n and_o pleasure_n be_v and_o we_o have_v further_o for_o the_o consideration_n aforesaid_a of_o our_o more_o especial_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n give_v and_o grant_v and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a and_o free_a licence_n liberty_n and_o authority_n at_o any_o time_n or_o time_n from_o and_o after_o the_o feast_n of_o st._n michael_n the_o archangel_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n christ_n one_o thousand_o six_o hundred_o sixty_o and_o seven_o as_o well_o to_o import_v and_o bring_v into_o any_o of_o our_o dominion_n from_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o the_o several_a good_n and_o commodity_n herein_o after_o mention_v that_o be_v to_o say_v silk_n wine_n currant_n raisin_n caper_n wax_n almond_n oil_n and_o olive_n without_o pay_v or_o answer_v to_o we_o our_o heir_n or_o successor_n any_o custom_n impost_n or_o other_o duty_n for_o or_o in_o respect_n thereof_o for_o and_o during_o the_o term_n and_o space_n of_o seven_o year_n to_o commence_v and_o be_v account_v from_o and_o after_o the_o first_o importation_n of_o four_o ton_n of_o any_o the_o say_a good_n in_o any_o one_o bottom_n ship_n or_o vessel_n from_o the_o say_a province_n into_o any_o of_o our_o dominion_n as_o also_o to_o export_v and_o carry_v out_o of_o any_o of_o our_o dominion_n into_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n custom-free_a all_o sort_n of_o tool_n which_o shall_v be_v useful_a or_o necessary_a for_o the_o planter_n there_o in_o the_o accommodation_n and_o improvement_n of_o the_o premise_n any_o thing_n before_o in_o these_o present_v contain_v or_o any_o law_n act_n statute_n prohibition_n or_o other_o matter_n or_o thing_n heretofore_o have_v make_v enact_v or_o provide_v or_o hereafter_o to_o be_v have_v make_v enact_v or_o provide_v to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_n notwithstanding_o and_o furthermore_o of_o our_o more_o ample_a and_o especial_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n we_o do_v for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a and_o absolute_a power_n and_o authority_n to_o make_v erect_v and_o constitute_v within_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n and_o the_o isle_n and_o islet_n aforesaid_a such_o and_o so_o many_o seaport_n harbour_n creek_n and_o other_o place_n for_o discharge_v and_o unlade_v of_o good_n and_o merchandize_n out_o of_o ship_n boat_n and_o other_o vessel_n and_o for_o lade_n of_o they_o in_o such_o and_o so_o many_o place_n and_o with_o such_o jurisdiction_n privilege_n and_o franchise_n unto_o the_o say_a port_n belong_v as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v most_o expedient_a and_o that_o all_o and_o singular_a the_o ship_n boat_n and_o other_o vessel_n which_o shall_v come_v for_o merchandize_n and_o trade_n into_o the_o say_a province_n or_o shall_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v lade_v and_o unlade_v at_o such_o port_n only_o as_o shall_v be_v erect_v and_o constitute_v by_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o not_o elsewhere_o any_o use_n custom_n or_o any_o thing_n to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_a notwithstanding_o and_o we_o do_v furthermore_o will_v appoint_v and_o ordain_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkely_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v that_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v may_v from_o time_n to_o time_n for_o ever_o have_v and_o enjoy_v the_o custom_n and_o subsidy_n in_o the_o port_n harbour_n creek_n and_o other_o place_n within_o the_o province_n aforesaid_a payable_a for_o good_n merchandize_n
and_o ware_n there_o jade_v or_o to_o be_v jade_v or_o unlade_v the_o say_a custom_n to_o be_v reasonable_o assess_v upon_o any_o occasion_n by_o themselves_o and_o by_o and_o with_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o free_a people_n there_o or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o they_o as_o aforesaid_a to_o who_o we_o give_v power_n by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n upon_o just_a cause_n and_o in_o a_o due_a proportion_n to_o assess_v and_o impose_v the_o same_o and_o further_o of_o our_o especial_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n we_o have_v give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a and_o absolute_a licence_n power_n and_o authority_n that_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v from_o time_n to_o time_n hereafter_o for_o ever_o at_o his_o and_o their_o will_n and_o pleasure_n may_v assign_v alien_a grant_v demise_n or_o enfeoft_v the_o premise_n or_o any_o part_n or_o parcel_n thereof_o to_o he_o or_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v willing_a to_o purchase_v the_o same_o and_o to_o such_o person_n or_o person_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v fit_a to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v to_o they_o the_o say_a person_n or_o person_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v in_o fee_n simple_a or_o fee_n tail_n or_o for_o term_n of_o life_n or_o life_n or_o year_n to_o be_v hold_v of_o they_o the_o say_z edward_z earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v by_o such_o rent_n service_n and_o custom_n as_o shall_v seem_v meet_a to_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o not_o immediate_o of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n and_o to_o the_o same_o person_n and_o person_n and_o to_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o we_o do_v give_v and_o grant_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n licence_n authority_n and_o power_n that_o such_o person_n or_o person_n may_v have_v or_o take_v the_o premise_n or_o any_o parcel_n thereof_o of_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkely_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o the_o same_o to_o hold_v to_o themselves_o their_o heir_n or_o assign_v in_o what_o estate_n of_o inheritance_n whatsoever_o in_o fee_n simple_a or_o in_o fee_n tail_n or_o otherwise_o as_o to_o they_o and_o the_o say_a earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v shall_v seem_v expedient_a the_o statute_n make_v in_o the_o parliament_n of_o edward_n son_n of_o king_n henry_n heretofore_o king_n of_o england_n our_o predecessor_n common_o call_v the_o statute_n of_o quia_fw-la emptores_fw-la terrae_fw-la or_o any_o other_o statute_n act_n ordinance_n use_v law_n custom_n or_o any_o other_o matter_n cause_n or_o thing_n heretofore_o publish_v or_o provide_v to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_n notwithstanding_o and_o because_o many_o person_n bear_v or_o inhabit_v in_o the_o say_a province_n for_o their_o desert_n and_o service_n may_v expect_v and_o be_v capable_a of_o mark_n of_o honour_n and_o favour_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o great_a distance_n can_v convenient_o be_v confer_v by_o we_o our_o will_n and_o pleasure_n therefore_o be_v and_o we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n give_v and_o grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n willliam_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a power_n and_o authority_n to_o give_v and_o confer_v unto_o and_o upon_o such_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o say_a province_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v do_v or_o shall_v merit_v the_o same_o such_o mark_n or_o favour_n and_o title_n of_o honour_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v fit_a so_o as_o these_o title_n of_o honour_n be_v 〈…〉_z confer_v upon_o any_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o further_a also_o we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n give_v and_o grant_v licence_n to_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a power_n liberty_n and_o licence_n to_o erect_v raise_v and_o build_v within_o the_o say_a province_n and_o place_n aforesaid_a or_o any_o part_n or_o part_n thereof_o such_o and_o so_o many_o fort_n fortress_n castle_n city_n borroughs_n town_n village_n and_o other_o fortification_n whatsoever_o and_o the_o same_o or_o any_o of_o they_o to_o fortify_v and_o furnish_v with_o ordinance_n powder_n shot_n armoury_n and_o all_o other_o weapon_n ammunition_n habiliment_n of_o war_n both_o offensive_a and_o defensive_a as_o shall_v be_v think_v fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o safety_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o say_a province_n and_o place_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o and_o the_o same_o or_o any_o of_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o occasion_n shall_v require_v to_o dismantle_v disfurnish_v demolish_v and_o pull_v down_o and_o also_o to_o place_n constitute_v and_o appoint_v in_o or_o over_o all_o or_o any_o of_o the_o say_a castle_n fort_n fortification_n city_n town_n and_o place_n aforesaid_a governor_n deputy_n governor_n magistrate_n sheriff_n and_o other_o officer_n civil_a and_o military_a as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v meet_a and_o to_o the_o say_a city_n burrough_n town_n village_n or_o any_o other_o place_n or_o place_n within_o the_o say_a province_n to_o grant_v letter_n or_o charter_n of_o incorporation_n with_o all_o liberty_n franchise_n and_o privilege_n requisite_a and_o usual_a or_o to_o or_o within_o any_o corporation_n within_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n grant_v or_o belong_v and_o in_o the_o same_o city_n burrough_n town_n and_o other_o place_n to_o constitute_v erect_v and_o appoint_v such_o and_o so_o many_o market_n mart_n and_o fair_n as_o shall_v in_o that_o behalf_n be_v think_v fit_a and_o necessary_a and_o further_a also_o to_o erect_v and_o make_v in_o the_o province_n aforesaid_a or_o any_o part_n thereof_o so_o many_o manor_n as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v meet_a and_o convenient_a and_o in_o every_o of_o the_o same_o manor_n to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v a_o court-baron_n with_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o which_o to_o a_o court-baron_n do_v belong_v and_o to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v view_v of_o frank_n pledge_v and_o court-leet_n for_o the_o conservation_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o better_a government_n of_o those_o part_n within_o such_o limit_n jurisdiction_n and_o precinct_n as_o by_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkely_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n or_o their_o heir_n shall_v be_v appoint_v for_o that_o purpose_n with_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o which_o to_o a_o court_n leet_n or_o view_v of_o frank_n pledge_v do_v belong_v the_o say_a court_n to_o be_v hold_v by_o steward_n to_o be_v depute_a and_o authorize_v by_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n or_o their_o heir_n or_o by_o the_o lord_n of_o other_o manor_n and_o leet_n for_o the_o time_n be_v when_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v erect_v and_o because_o that_o in_o so_o remote_a a_o country_n and_o scituate_n among_o
lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o sir_n john_n colleton_n or_o any_o other_o person_n or_o person_n whatsoever_o or_o any_o statute_n act_n ordinance_n provision_n proclamation_n or_o restraint_n heretofore_o have_v make_v publish_a ordain_v or_o provide_v or_o any_o other_o thing_n cause_n or_o matter_n whatsoever_o to_o the_o contrary_a thereof_o in_o any_o wise_a notwithstanding_o in_o witness_n etc._n etc._n witness_v the_o king_n at_o westminster_n the_o four_o and_o twenty_o day_n of_o march_n in_o the_o fifteen_o year_n of_o our_o reign_n per_fw-la ipsum_fw-la regem_fw-la the_o second_o charter_n grant_v by_o king_n charles_n iid_v to_o the_o proprietor_n of_o carolina_n charles_n iid_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n whereas_o by_o our_o letter_n patent_n bear_v date_n the_o four_o and_o twenty_o day_n of_o march_n in_o the_o fifteen_o year_n of_o our_o reign_n we_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o grant_v unto_o our_o right_a trusty_a and_o right_a well-beloved_a cousin_n and_o counsellor_n edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n our_o high_a chancellor_n of_o england_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o right_o entire_o belove_v cousin_n and_o counsellor_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n master_n of_o our_o horse_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well_o belove_v william_n now_o earl_n of_o craven_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a counsellor_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a counsellor_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n chancellor_n of_o our_o exchequer_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a counsellor_n sir_n george_n carterett_n knight_n and_o baronet_n vice-chamberlain_n of_o our_o household_n our_o right_a trusty_a and_o well-beloved_a sir_n john_n colleton_n knight_n and_o baronet_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n knight_n all_o that_o province_n territotory_n or_o tract_n of_o ground_n call_v carolina_n situate_a lie_v and_o be_v within_o our_o dominion_n of_o america_n extend_v from_o the_o north_n end_v of_o the_o island_n call_v luke_n island_n which_o lie_v in_o the_o southern_a virginia_n sea_n and_o within_o six_o and_o thirty_o degree_n of_o the_o northern_a latitude_n and_o to_o the_o west_n as_o far_o as_o the_o south_n sea_n and_o so_o respective_o as_o far_o as_o the_o river_n of_o mathias_n which_o border_v upon_o the_o coast_n of_o florida_n and_o within_o one_o and_o thirty_o degree_n of_o the_o northern_a latitude_n and_o so_o west_n in_o a_o direct_a line_n as_o far_o as_o the_o south_n sea_n aforesaid_a now_o know_v you_o that_o we_o at_o the_o humble_a request_n of_o the_o say_a grantee_n in_o the_o aforesaid_a letter_n patent_n name_v and_o as_o a_o further_a mark_n of_o our_o especial_a favour_n towards_o they_o we_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o enlarge_v our_o say_a grant_n unto_o they_o according_a to_o the_o bound_n and_o limit_n hereafter_o specify_v and_o in_o favour_n to_o the_o pious_a and_o noble_a purpose_n of_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v all_o that_o province_n territory_n or_o tract_n of_o ground_n scituate_n lie_v and_o be_v within_o our_o dominion_n of_o america_n aforesaid_a extend_v north_n and_o eastward_o as_o far_o as_o the_o north_n end_v of_o carahtuke_v river_n or_o gulet_n upon_o a_o straight_a westerly_a line_n to_o wyonoake_v creek_n which_o lie_v within_o or_o about_o the_o degree_n of_o thirty_o six_o and_o thirty_o minute_n northern_a latitude_n and_o so_o west_n in_o a_o direct_a line_n as_o far_o as_o the_o south_n sea_n and_o south_n and_o westward_n as_o far_o as_o the_o degree_n of_o twenty_o nine_o inclusive_a northern_a latitude_n and_o so_o west_n in_o a_o direct_a line_n as_o far_o as_o the_o south_n sea_n together_o with_o all_o and_o singular_a port_n harbour_n bay_n river_n and_o islet_n belong_v unto_o the_o province_n or_o territory_n aforesaid_a and_o also_o all_o the_o soil_n land_n field_n wood_n mountain_n ferm_n lake_n rivers_n bay_n and_o islet_n situate_a or_o be_v within_o the_o bound_n or_o limit_n last_o before_o mention_v with_o the_o fish_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o fish_n whale_n sturgeon_n and_o all_o other_o royal_a fish_n in_o the_o sea_n bays_n islet_n and_o river_n within_o the_o premise_n and_o the_o fish_n therein_o take_v together_o with_o the_o royalty_n of_o the_o sea_n upon_o the_o coast_n within_o the_o limit_n aforesaid_a and_o moreover_o all_o vein_n mine_n and_o quarry_n as_o well_o discover_v as_o not_o discover_v of_o gold_n silver_n gem_n and_o precious_a stone_n and_o all_o other_o whatsoever_o be_v it_o of_o stone_n metal_n or_o any_o other_o thing_n find_v or_o to_o be_v find_v within_o the_o province_n territory_n islet_n and_o limit_n aforesaid_a and_o furthermore_o the_o patronage_n and_o avowsons_n of_o all_o the_o church_n and_o chapel_n which_o as_o christian_a religion_n shall_v increase_v within_o the_o province_n territory_n isle_n and_o limit_n aforesaid_a shall_v happen_v hereafter_o to_o be_v erect_v together_o with_o licence_n and_o power_n to_o build_v and_o find_v church_n chapel_n and_o oratory_n in_o convenient_a and_o fit_a place_n within_o the_o say_a bound_n and_o limit_n and_o to_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v dedicate_v and_o consecrate_a according_a to_o the_o ecclesiastical_a law_n of_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n together_o with_o all_o and_o singular_a the_o like_a and_o as_o ample_a right_n jurisdiction_n privilege_n prerogative_n royalty_n liberty_n immunity_n and_o franchise_n of_o what_o kind_a soever_o within_o the_o territory_n isles_n islet_n and_o limit_n aforesaid_a to_o have_v hold_v use_v exercise_n and_o enjoy_v the_o same_o as_o ample_o full_o and_o in_o as_o ample_a manner_n as_o any_o bishop_n of_o durham_n in_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n ever_o heretofore_o have_v hold_v use_v or_o enjoy_v or_o of_o right_a aught_o or_o can_v have_v use_v or_o enjoy_v and_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n make_v create_v and_o constitute_v the_o true_a and_o absolute_a lord_n and_o proprietor_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n and_o of_o all_o other_o the_o premise_n save_v always_o the_o faith_n allegiance_n and_o sovereign_a dominion_n due_a to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n for_o the_o same_o to_o have_v hold_v possess_v and_o enjoy_v the_o say_a province_n territory_n islet_n and_o all_o and_o singular_a other_o the_o premise_n to_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v for_o ever_o to_o be_v hold_v of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n as_o of_o our_o manor_n of_o east_n greenwich_n in_o kent_n in_o free_a and_o common_a soccage_n and_o not_o in_o capite_fw-la or_o by_o knight_n service_n yield_v and_o pay_v yearly_o to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n for_o the_o same_o the_o four_o part_n of_o all_o good_n and_o silver_n oar_n which_o within_o the_o limit_n hereby_o grant_v shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n happen_v to_o be_v find_v over_o and_o beside_o the_o yearly_o rend_v of_o twenty_o mark_n and_o the_o four_o part_n of_o the_o gold_n and_o silver_n oar_n in_o and_o by_o the_o say_v recite_v letter_n patent_n reserve_v and_o payable_a and_o that_o the_o province_n or_o territory_n hereby_o grant_v and_o describe_v may_v be_v dignify_v with_o as_o large_a title_n and_o privilege_n as_o any_o other_o part_n of_o our_o dominion_n and_o territory_n in_o that_o region_n know_v you_o that_o we_o of_o our_o further_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n have_v think_v fit_a to_o annex_v the_o same_o tract_n of_o ground_n and_o territory_n unto_o the_o same_o province_n of_o carolina_n and_o out_o of_o the_o fullness_n of_o our_o royal_a power_n and_o prerogative_n we_o do_v for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n annex_v and_o unite_v the_o same_o to_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o have_v make_v and_o ordain_v the_o aforesaid_a edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v the_o true_a lord_n and_o proprietor_n of_o all_o the_o province_n or_o
territory_n aforesaid_a know_v you_o therefore_o moreover_o that_o we_o repose_v especial_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o their_o fidelity_n wisdom_n justice_n and_o provident_a circumspection_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v grant_v full_a and_o absolute_a power_n by_o virtue_n of_o these_o present_n to_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o their_o heir_n and_o assign_v for_o the_o good_a and_o happy_a government_n of_o the_o say_v whole_a province_n or_o territory_n full_a power_n and_o authority_n to_o erect_v constitute_v and_o make_v several_a county_n barony_n and_o colony_n of_o and_o within_o the_o say_a province_n territory_n land_n and_o hereditament_n in_o and_o by_o the_o say_v recite_v letter_n patent_n and_o these_o present_n grant_v or_o mention_v to_o be_v grant_v as_o aforesaid_a with_o several_a and_o distinct_a jurisdiction_n power_n liberty_n and_o privilege_n and_o also_o to_o ordain_v make_v and_o enact_v and_o under_o their_o seal_n to_o publish_v any_o law_n and_o constitution_n whatsoever_o either_o appertain_v to_o the_o public_a state_n of_o the_o say_v whole_a proviâ—â—â—_n or_o territory_n or_o of_o any_o distinct_a or_o particular_a county_n barony_n or_o colony_n of_o or_o within_o the_o same_o or_o to_o the_o private_a utility_n of_o particular_a person_n according_a to_o their_o best_a discretion_n by_o and_o with_o the_o advice_n assent_n and_o approbation_n of_o the_o freeman_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n or_o of_o the_o freeman_n of_o the_o county_n barony_n or_o colony_n for_o which_o such_o law_n or_o constitution_n shall_v be_v make_v or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o they_o or_o of_o their_o delegate_n or_o deputy_n who_o for_o enact_v of_o the_o say_a law_n when_o and_o as_o often_o as_o need_v shall_v require_v we_o will_v that_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o their_o heir_n or_o assign_v shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n assemble_v in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v best_o and_o the_o same_o law_n due_o to_o execute_v upon_o all_o people_n within_o and_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n county_n barony_n or_o colony_n the_o limit_n thereof_o for_o the_o time_n be_v which_o shall_v be_v constitute_v under_o the_o power_n and_o government_n of_o they_o or_o any_o of_o they_o either_o sail_v towards_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n of_o carolina_n or_o return_v from_o thence_o towards_o england_n or_o any_o other_o of_o our_o or_o foreign_a dominion_n by_o imposition_n of_o penalty_n imprisonment_n or_o any_o other_o punishment_n yea_o if_o it_o shall_v be_v needful_a and_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n require_v it_o by_o take_v away_o member_n and_o life_n either_o by_o they_o the_o say_z edward_z earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o their_o heir_n or_o by_o they_o or_o their_o deputy_n lieutenant_n judge_n justices_z magistrate_n or_o officer_n whatsoever_o as_o well_o within_o the_o say_a province_n as_o at_o sea_n in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n as_o unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o their_o heir_n shall_v seem_v most_o convenient_a also_o to_o remit_v release_v pardon_v and_o abolish_v whether_o before_o judgement_n or_o after_o all_o crime_n and_o offence_n whatsoever_o against_o the_o say_a law_n and_o to_o do_v all_o and_o every_o other_o thing_n and_o thing_n which_o unto_o the_o complete_a establishment_n of_o justice_n unto_o â—oâ—â—ts_n session_n and_o form_n of_o judicature_n and_o manner_n of_o proceed_n therein_o do_v belâ—â—g_n alâ—â—â—_n in_o these_o present_n express_v 〈…〉_z make_v thereof_o and_o by_o judge_n to_z 〈…〉_z process_n â—â—â—d_v plea_n and_o determine_v 〈…〉_z judicature_n all_o action_n suit_v and_o cause_n whatsoever_o as_o well_o criminal_a as_o civil_a real_a mix_v personal_a or_o of_o any_o other_o kind_a or_o nature_n whatsoever_o which_o law_n so_o as_o aforesaid_a to_o be_v publish_v our_o pleasure_n be_v and_o we_o do_v enjoin_v require_v and_o command_v shall_v be_v absolute_o firm_a and_o available_a in_o law_n and_o that_o all_o the_o liege_n people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n within_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n do_v observe_v and_o keep_v the_o same_o inviolable_o in_o those_o part_n so_o far_o as_o they_o concern_v they_o under_o the_o pain_n and_o penalty_n therein_o express_v or_o to_o be_v express_v provide_v nevertheless_o that_o the_o say_v law_n be_v consonant_a to_o reason_n and_o as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v convenient_o agreeeble_a to_o the_o law_n and_o custom_n of_o this_o our_o realm_n of_o england_n and_o because_o such_o assembly_n of_o freeholders_n can_v be_v so_o sudden_o call_v as_o there_o may_v be_v occasion_n to_o require_v the_o same_o we_o do_v therefore_o by_o these_o present_n give_v and_o grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v by_o themselves_o or_o their_o magistrate_n in_o that_o behalf_n lawful_o authorize_v full_a power_n and_o authority_n from_o time_n to_o time_n to_o make_v and_o ordain_v fit_a and_o wholesome_a order_n and_o ordinance_n within_o the_o province_n or_o territory_n aforesaid_a or_o any_o county_n barony_n or_o province_n of_o or_o within_o the_o same_o to_o be_v keep_v and_o observe_v as_o well_o for_o the_o keep_n of_o the_o peace_n as_o for_o the_o better_a government_n of_o the_o people_n there_o abide_v and_o to_o publish_v the_o same_o to_o all_o to_o who_o it_o may_v concern_v which_o ordinance_n we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n straight_o charge_v and_o command_v to_o be_v inviolable_o observe_v within_o the_o same_o province_n countys_n territory_n barony_n and_o province_n under_o the_o penalty_n therein_o express_v so_o as_o such_o ordinance_n be_v reasonable_a and_o not_o repugnant_a or_o contrary_a but_o as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o law_n and_o statute_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o so_o as_o the_o same_o ordinance_n do_v not_o extend_v to_o the_o bind_n charge_v or_o take_v away_o of_o the_o right_n or_o interest_n of_o any_o person_n or_o person_n in_o their_o freehold_n good_n or_o chattel_n whatsoever_o and_o to_o the_o end_n the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n may_v be_v the_o more_o happy_o increase_v by_o the_o multitude_n of_o people_n resort_v thither_o and_o may_v likewise_o be_v the_o more_o strong_o defend_v from_o the_o incursion_n of_o savage_n and_o other_o enemy_n pirate_n and_o robber_n therefore_o we_o for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v by_o these_o present_n power_n licence_n and_o liberty_n unto_o all_o the_o liege_n people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n in_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n or_o elsewhere_o within_o any_o other_o our_o dominion_n island_n colony_n or_o plantation_n except_v those_o who_o shall_v be_v especial_o forbid_v to_o transport_v themselves_o and_o family_n into_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n with_o convenient_a ship_n and_o fit_v provision_n and_o there_o to_o settle_v themselves_o dwell_v and_o inhabit_v any_o law_n act_n statute_n ordinance_n or_o other_o thing_n to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_a notwithstanding_o and_o we_o will_v also_o and_o of_o our_o especial_a grace_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v straight_o enjoin_v ordain_v constitute_v and_o command_v that_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n shall_v be_v of_o our_o allegiance_n and_o that_o all_o and_o singular_a the_o subject_n and_o liege_n people_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n transport_v or_o to_o be_v transport_v into_o the_o say_a province_n and_o the_o child_n of_o they_o and_o such_o as_o shall_v descend_v from_o they_o there_o bear_v or_o hereafter_o to_o be_v bear_v be_v and_o shall_v be_v denizen_n and_o liege_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n hold_v treat_v and_o repute_v as_o the_o liege_n faithful_a people_n of_o we_o
our_o heir_n and_o successor_n bear_v within_o this_o our_o say_a kingdom_n or_o any_o other_o of_o our_o dominion_n and_o may_v inherit_v or_o otherwise_o purchase_v and_o receive_v take_v hold_v buy_v and_o possess_v any_o land_n tenement_n or_o hereditament_n within_o the_o say_a place_n and_o they_o may_v occupy_v and_o enjoy_v sell_v alien_a and_o bequeath_v as_o likewise_o all_o liberty_n franchise_n and_o privilege_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n and_o of_o other_o our_o dominion_n aforesaid_a may_v free_o and_o quiet_o have_v possess_v and_o enjoy_v as_o our_o liege_n people_n bear_v within_o the_o same_o without_o the_o molestation_n vexation_n trouble_v or_o grievance_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n any_o act_n statute_n ordinance_n provision_n to_o the_o contrary_a notwithstanding_o and_o furthermore_o that_o our_o subject_n of_o this_o our_o say_a kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o other_o our_o dominion_n may_v be_v the_o rather_o encourage_v to_o undertake_v this_o expedition_n with_o ready_a and_o cheerful_a mean_n know_v you_o that_o we_o of_o our_o especial_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v by_o virtue_n of_o these_o present_n as_o well_o to_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n and_o their_o heir_n as_o unto_o all_o other_o as_o shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n repair_v unto_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o in_o habit_n there_o or_o to_o trade_n with_o the_o native_n thereof_o full_a liberty_n and_o licence_n to_o lade_v and_o freight_n in_o every_o port_n whatsoever_o of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n and_o into_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n by_o they_o their_o servant_n and_o assign_v to_o transport_v all_o and_o singular_a their_o good_n ware_n and_o merchandize_n as_o likewise_o all_o sort_n of_o grain_n whatsoever_o and_o any_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o necessary_a for_o their_o food_n and_o clothing_n not_o prohibit_v by_o the_o law_n and_o statute_n of_o our_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n to_o be_v carry_v out_o of_o the_o same_o without_o any_o let_n or_o molestation_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n or_o of_o any_o other_o our_o officer_n or_o minister_n whatsoever_o save_v also_o to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n the_o custom_n and_o other_o duty_n and_o payment_n due_a for_o the_o say_a ware_n and_o merchandize_n according_a to_o the_o several_a rate_n of_o the_o place_n from_o whence_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v transport_v we_o will_v also_o and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v licence_n by_o this_o our_o charter_n unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o to_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n and_o dweller_n in_o the_o province_n or_o territory_n aforesaid_a both_o present_a and_o to_o come_v full_a power_n and_o absolute_a authority_n to_o import_v or_o unlade_v by_o themselves_o or_o their_o servant_n factor_n or_o assign_v all_o merchandize_n and_o good_n whatsoever_o that_o shall_v arise_v of_o the_o fruit_n and_o commodity_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n either_o by_o land_n or_o sea_n into_o any_o the_o port_n of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n in_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n scotland_n or_o ireland_n or_o otherwise_o to_o dispose_v of_o the_o say_a good_n in_o the_o say_a port_n and_o if_o need_v be_v within_o one_o year_n next_o after_o the_o unlade_v to_o lade_v the_o say_a merchandize_n and_o good_n again_o into_o the_o same_o or_o other_o ship_n and_o to_o export_v the_o same_o into_o any_o other_o country_n either_o of_o our_o dominion_n or_o foreign_a be_v in_o amity_n with_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n so_o as_o they_o pay_v such_o custom_n subsidy_n and_o other_o duty_n for_o the_o same_o to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n as_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o subject_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n for_o the_o time_n be_v shall_v be_v bind_v to_o pay_v beyond_o which_o we_o will_v not_o that_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n shall_v be_v any_o way_n charge_v provide_v nevertheless_o and_o our_o will_n and_o pleasure_n be_v and_o we_o have_v further_o for_o the_o consideration_n aforesaid_a of_o our_o 〈…〉_z certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n give_v and_o grant_v and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o 〈…〉_z heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v and_o grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a and_o free_a licence_n liberty_n power_n and_o authority_n at_o any_o time_n or_o time_n from_o and_o after_o the_o feast_n of_o sâ—_n michael_n the_o archangel_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n christ_n one_o thousand_o six_o hundred_o sixty_o and_o seven_o as_o weâ—â—_n to_o import_v and_o bring_v into_o any_o our_o dominion_n from_o the_o say_a province_n of_o carolina_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o the_o several_a good_n and_o commodity_n herein_o after_o mention_v that_o be_v to_o say_v silk_n wine_n currant_n raisin_n caper_n wax_n almond_n oil_n and_o olive_n without_o pay_v or_o answer_v to_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n any_o custom_n impost_n or_o other_o duty_n for_o or_o in_o respect_n thereof_o for_o a_o during_o the_o time_n and_o space_n of_o seven_o year_n to_o commence_v and_o be_v account_v from_o and_o after_o the_o first_o importation_n of_o four_o ton_n of_o any_o the_o say_a good_n in_o any_o one_o bottom_n ship_n or_o vessel_n from_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n into_o any_o of_o our_o dominion_n as_o also_o to_o export_v and_o carry_v out_o of_o any_o of_o our_o dominion_n into_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n custom-free_a all_o sort_n of_o tool_n which_o shall_v be_v useful_a or_o necessary_a for_o the_o planter_n there_o in_o the_o accommodation_n and_o improvement_n of_o the_o premise_n any_o thing_n before_o in_o these_o present_v contain_v or_o any_o law_n act_n statute_n prohibibition_n or_o other_o matter_n or_o thing_n heretofore_o have_v make_v enact_v or_o provide_v or_o hereafter_o to_o be_v have_v make_v enact_v or_o provide_v in_o any_o wise_n notwithstanding_o and_o furthermore_o of_o our_o more_o ample_a and_o especial_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n we_o do_v for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a and_o absolute_a power_n and_o authority_n to_o make_v erect_v and_o constitute_v within_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n and_o the_o isle_n and_o islet_n aforesaid_a such_o and_o so_o many_o seaport_n harbour_n creek_n and_o other_o place_n for_o discharge_n and_o unlade_v of_o good_n and_o merchandize_n out_o of_o ship_n boat_n and_o other_o vessel_n and_o for_o lade_n of_o they_o in_o such_o and_o so_o many_o place_n 〈…〉_z such_o jurisdiction_n privilege_n and_o franchise_n unto_o the_o say_a port_n belong_v as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v most_o exp_v 〈…〉_z and_o 〈…〉_z ngular_a the_o ship_n boat_n and_o other_o vessel_n which_o shall_v come_v for_o merchandize_n and_o trade_n into_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n or_o shall_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v lade_v and_o unlade_v at_o such_o port_n only_o as_o shall_v be_v erect_v and_o constitute_v by_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o not_o elsewhere_o any_o use_n custom_n or_o any_o thing_n to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_n notwithstanding_o and_o we_o do_v furthermore_o will_v appoint_v and_o ordain_v and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkely_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n
and_o assign_v that_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v may_v from_o time_n to_o time_n for_o ever_o have_v and_o enjoy_v the_o custom_n and_o subsidy_n in_o the_o port_n harbour_n creek_n and_o other_o place_n within_o the_o province_n aforesaid_a payable_a for_o the_o good_n merchandize_n and_o ware_n there_o jade_v or_o be_v jade_v or_o unlade_v the_o say_a custom_n to_o be_v reasonable_o assess_v to_o upon_o any_o occasion_n by_o themselves_o and_o by_o and_o with_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o free_a people_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o they_o as_o aforesaid_a to_o who_o we_o give_v power_n by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n upon_o just_a cause_n and_o in_o a_o due_a proportion_n to_o assess_v and_o impose_v the_o same_o and_o further_o of_o our_o especial_a grace_n certain_a knowledge_n and_o mere_a motion_n we_o have_v give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v and_o by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n do_v give_v grant_v and_o confirm_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a and_o absolute_a power_n licence_n and_o authority_n that_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v from_o time_n to_o time_n hereafter_o for_o ever_o at_o his_o and_o their_o will_n and_o pleasure_n may_v assign_v alien_a grant_v demise_n or_o enfeoff_v the_o premise_n or_o any_o part_n or_o parcell_n thereof_o to_o he_o or_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v willing_a to_o purchase_v the_o same_o and_o to_o such_o person_n and_o person_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v fit_a to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v to_o they_o the_o say_a person_n or_o person_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v in_o fee_n simple_a or_o in_o fee_n tail_n or_o for_o the_o term_n of_o life_n or_o life_n or_o year_n to_o be_v hold_v of_o they_o the_o say_z edward_z earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v by_o such_o rent_n service_n and_o custom_n as_o shall_v seem_v fit_a to_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o not_o of_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n and_o to_o the_o same_o person_n and_o person_n and_o to_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o we_o do_v give_v and_o grant_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n licence_n authority_n and_o power_n that_o such_o person_n or_o person_n may_v have_v and_o take_v the_o premise_n or_o any_o parcel_n thereof_o of_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkely_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v and_o the_o same_o to_o hold_v to_o themselves_o their_o heir_n or_o assign_v in_o what_o estate_n of_o inheritance_n soever_o in_o fee_n simple_a or_o in_o fee_n tail_n or_o otherwise_o as_o to_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v shall_v seem_v expedient_a the_o statute_n in_o the_o parliament_n of_o edward_n son_n of_o king_n henry_n heretofore_o king_n of_o england_n our_o predecessor_n common_o call_v the_o statute_n of_o quia_fw-la emptores_fw-la terrar_n or_o any_o other_o statute_n act_n ordinance_n use_v law_n custom_n or_o any_o other_o matter_n cause_n or_o thing_n heretofore_o publish_v or_o provide_v to_o the_o contrary_a in_o any_o wise_n notwithstanding_o and_o because_o many_o person_n bear_v and_o inhabit_v in_o the_o say_a province_n for_o their_o desert_n and_o service_n may_v expect_v and_o be_v capable_a of_o mark_n of_o honour_n and_o favour_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o great_a distance_n can_v convenient_o be_v confer_v by_o we_o our_o will_n and_o pleasure_n therefore_o be_v and_o we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n give_v and_o grant_v unto_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n lord_n craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n 〈◊〉_d heir_n and_o assign_v full_a power_n and_o authority_n to_o give_v and_o confer_v unto_o and_o upon_o such_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v do_v or_o shall_v merit_v the_o same_o such_o mark_n of_o favour_n and_o title_n of_o honour_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v fit_a so_o as_o their_o title_n or_o honour_n be_v not_o the_o same_o as_o be_v enjoy_v by_o or_o confer_v upon_o any_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n and_o further_a also_o we_o do_v by_o these_o present_n for_o we_o our_o heir_n and_o successor_n give_v and_o grant_v licence_n to_o they_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkeley_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n their_o heir_n and_o assign_v full_a power_n liberty_n and_o licence_n to_o erect_v raise_v and_o build_v within_o the_o say_a province_n and_o place_n aforesaid_a or_o any_o part_n or_o part_n thereof_o such_o and_o so_o many_o fort_n fortress_n castle_n city_n burrough_n town_n village_n and_o other_o fortification_n whatsoever_o and_o the_o same_o or_o any_o of_o they_o to_o fortify_v and_o furnish_v with_o ordnance_n powder_n shot_n armour_n and_o all_o other_o weapon_n ammunition_n and_o habiliment_n of_o war_n both_o defensive_a and_o offensive_a as_o shall_v be_v think_v fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o safety_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o say_a province_n and_o place_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o and_o the_o same_o or_o any_o of_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o occasion_n shall_v require_v to_o dismantle_v disfurnish_v demolish_v and_o pull_v down_o and_o also_o to_o place_n constitute_v and_o appoint_v in_o or_o over_o all_o or_o any_o of_o the_o say_a castle_n fort_n fortification_n city_n town_n and_o place_n aforesaid_a governor_n deputy_n governor_n magistrate_n sheriff_n and_o other_o officer_n civil_a and_o military_a as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v meet_a and_o to_o the_o say_a city_n burrough_n town_n village_n or_o any_o other_o place_n or_o place_n within_o the_o say_a province_n or_o territory_n to_o grant_v letter_n or_o charter_n of_o incorporation_n with_o all_o liberty_n franchise_n and_o privilege_n requisite_a or_o usual_a or_o to_o or_o within_o this_o our_o kingdom_n of_o england_n grant_v or_o belong_v and_o in_o the_o same_o city_n burrough_n town_n and_o other_o place_n to_o constitute_v erect_v and_o appoint_v such_o and_o so_o many_o market_n mart_n and_o fair_n as_o shall_v in_o that_o behalf_n be_v think_v fit_a and_o necessary_a and_o further_a also_o to_o erect_v and_o make_v in_o the_o province_n or_o territory_n aforesaid_a or_o any_o part_n thereof_o so_o man_n manor_n with_o such_o signory_n as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v meet_a and_o convenient_a and_o in_o every_o of_o the_o same_o manor_n to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v a_o court-baron_n with_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o which_o to_o a_o court-baron_n do_v belong_v and_o to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v view_v of_o frank_n pledge_v and_o courts-leet_n for_o the_o conservation_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o better_a government_n of_o those_o part_n with_o such_o limit_n jurisdiction_n and_o precinct_n as_o by_o the_o say_v edward_n earl_n of_o clarendon_n george_n duke_n of_o albemarle_n william_n earl_n of_o craven_n john_n lord_n berkely_n anthony_n lord_n ashley_n sir_n george_n carterett_n sir_n john_n colleton_n and_o sir_n william_n berkeley_n or_o their_o heir_n shall_v be_v appoint_v for_o that_o purpose_n