[E.B. O'Callaghan (1849)] Fee, except in cases of old Dutch Grants unconfirmed, originated from the Crown either mediately thro' the Duke of York before his Accession to the Throne, or immediately by Grants under the Great Seal of Great Britain or of this Province. Purchases from the Indian Natives, as of their aboriginal right have never been held to be a legal Title in this Province, the Maxim obtaining here; as in England that the King is the Fountain of all real property, and that from this source all real Titles are to be derived. Quesliu?i JVo. 4 What Rivers are there and of what Extent & Convenience in point of Commerce? 1 This tract, otherwise called " The Oblong,'' lies along the eastern line of Putnam and Dutchess counties, extending from the north line of Cortland Manor to about the south bounds of Livingston Manor in Columbia co., as laid down in Le Rouge's Map of the Prov. of N. Y.; also in Sauthier'n Map of New York, 1776, 1779. Further particulars regarding the controversy may be learned by reference to Book of Patents xi., 1.; Deed Books xiv. 133; xvii., 457, 471. (in See's Office.) Alio Smith's History, ed. 1829-30. i., 285-288; ii., 13, 29. 510 gov. Answer. Hudsons River is the only Navigable River in the Province, and affords a safe and easy Passage for Rivers. Vessels of Eighty Tons Burthen to the city of Albany, which is about 180 miles from the sea — it has already been mentioned that it extends nearly to the Latitude of 45 — but the Navigation,