Note 281 — Chapter XI
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See especially the cession by Virginia, of March 1, 1784. Journals of Congress, IX. 67. Cession by Massachusetts, April 19, 1785. Journals, X. 128. Cession by Connecticut, September 13, 1786. Journals, XI. 221. Also the resolve of Congress passed, in anticipation of these cessions, October 10, 1780. Journals, VI. 325.