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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 125 (part 2)

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[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] From each merchantable beaver purchased within our limits and brought here to the fort, fifteen stivers, the small in proportion, which shall be immediately marked, and those that will be found unmarked, shall be forthwith confiscated; and all who have beavers in their possession, are hereby notified to come to the Receiver of the Company's customs, thereunto appointed, and to have them marked, or agree upon a commutation, all on pain of confiscation. Let every one be hereby warned, and protect himself from loss. 24 June, 1644.