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Regular Session of 1811

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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1811	0001	0002	A Further Supplement to the several acts providing for the erection of houses for the employment and support of the poor in the counties of Chester, Lancaster and Montgomery so far as respects the counties of Chester and Montgomery A Further Supplement to the several acts providing for the erection of houses for the employment and support of the poor in the counties of Chester, Lancaster and Montgomery so far as respects the counties of Chester and Montgomery	100378
1811	0001	0001	An act to change the name of John Harris Pugsley to John Levett Harris. An act to change the name of John Harris Pugsley to John Levett Harris.	34633
1811	0002	0003	An act empowering certain trustees therein named to sell a tract of land in Tioga county, together with a lot of ground in the borough of Lancaster, and to appropriate the monies arising therefrom to the purposes therein mentioned An act empowering certain trustees therein named to sell a tract of land in Tioga county, together with a lot of ground in the borough of Lancaster, and to appropriate the monies arising therefrom to the purposes therein mentioned	121770
1811	0003	0004	An act to relinquish the title of this commonwealth to a certain tract of land lately held by Adam Smith and vest the same in his widow Amy Smith An act to relinquish the title of this commonwealth to a certain tract of land lately held by Adam Smith and vest the same in his widow Amy Smith	117063
1811	0004	0005	An act to remedy a defect in the title of Isaac Wisener to a lot of land situate in New London township in the county of Chester An act to remedy a defect in the title of Isaac Wisener to a lot of land situate in New London township in the county of Chester	112736
1811	0005	0006	An act to authorize the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Congregation in the town of Washington to convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned An act to authorize the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Congregation in the town of Washington to convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned	93272
1811	0006	0007	An act to authorize the directors of the poor of Dauphin county to sell certain real property therein mentioned An act to authorize the directors of the poor of Dauphin county to sell certain real property therein mentioned	103714
1811	0007	0009	A Supplement to the act entitled "An act for incorporating the the Society formed for the relief of distressed and decayed pilots, their widows and children." A Supplement to the act entitled "An act for incorporating the the Society formed for the relief of distressed and decayed pilots, their widows and children."	108350
1811	0007	0008	An act to authorize the continuance of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, beyond the time to which the said court is now restricted An act to authorize the continuance of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, beyond the time to which the said court is now restricted	40466
1811	0008	0010	An act granting an annuity to William Kernichon, for life. An act granting an annuity to William Kernichon, for life.	120357
1811	0009	0011	An act to incorporate the Governor's Creek Meadow Company. An act to incorporate the Governor's Creek Meadow Company.	171816
1811	0011	0013	An act granting an annuity to Jacob Dodridge, for life. An act granting an annuity to Jacob Dodridge, for life.	114780
1811	0011	0012	An act for the relief of John Longenecker. An act for the relief of John Longenecker.	60803
1811	0012	0014	An act to dissolve the marriage contract of Philip J. G. De Franqueen and Eliabeth his wife, and to legitimate the son of the said Elizabeth with Joseph Gorgan Le Clerc An act to dissolve the marriage contract of Philip J. G. De Franqueen and Eliabeth his wife, and to legitimate the son of the said Elizabeth with Joseph Gorgan Le Clerc	114784
1811	0013	0015	A Supplement to an act entitled "An act in confirmation of a partition made of certain lands in Lycoming County." A Supplement to an act entitled "An act in confirmation of a partition made of certain lands in Lycoming County."	115780
1811	0014	0016	A Supplement to the acts entitled "An act to afford immediate relief to John Hutton a soldier in the revolutionary war, and to grant him an annuity," "And an act affording immediate relief to Michael Mullin, and granting him an annuity." A Supplement to the acts entitled "An act to afford immediate relief to John Hutton a soldier in the revolutionary war, and to grant him an annuity," "And an act affording immediate relief to Michael Mullin, and granting him an annuity."	98669
1811	0015	0017	An act enabling a committee appointed by the Supreme Court to sell and dispose of the real estate of Jacob Palmer, a lunatic An act enabling a committee appointed by the Supreme Court to sell and dispose of the real estate of Jacob Palmer, a lunatic	116488
1811	0016	0018	A Further Supplement to the act, entitled "An act for offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants, of certain lands in the seventeen townships in the county of Luzerne, and for other purposes therein mentioned." A Further Supplement to the act, entitled "An act for offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants, of certain lands in the seventeen townships in the county of Luzerne, and for other purposes therein mentioned."	170271
1811	0018	0020	An act authorizing William Mears and John Ritter, executors of the last will and testament of George Easterly, deceased, to sell and convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned An act authorizing William Mears and John Ritter, executors of the last will and testament of George Easterly, deceased, to sell and convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned	101633
1811	0018	0019	An act granting a sum of money to William Blakeney, a soldier in the revolutionary war. An act granting a sum of money to William Blakeney, a soldier in the revolutionary war.	40638
1811	0019	0021	An act to authorize Jacob Winrott, executor of the estate of Adam Knouff, deceased, to convey a lot of land therein described, to George Burgesser An act to authorize Jacob Winrott, executor of the estate of Adam Knouff, deceased, to convey a lot of land therein described, to George Burgesser	92632
1811	0020	0022	An act to fonfirm the proceedings in a certain Writ of Partition sued out by Thomas Shipley against John Shipley and others An act to fonfirm the proceedings in a certain Writ of Partition sued out by Thomas Shipley against John Shipley and others	58980
1811	0021	0023	An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court house in the borough of Gettysburg to Black's Tavern in Adams county An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court house in the borough of Gettysburg to Black's Tavern in Adams county	185845
1811	0023	0024	An act to ratify on behalf of the state of Pennsylvania a proposed amendment of the constitution of the United States relative to titles of nobility or honor, presents, pensions, offices and emoluments from any foreign power An act to ratify on behalf of the state of Pennsylvania a proposed amendment of the constitution of the United States relative to titles of nobility or honor, presents, pensions, offices and emoluments from any foreign power	116313
1811	0024	0025	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the south side of Michael Geiselman's mill, adjoining the town of Berlin, in the county of Adams, through Abbotstown to Hanover in York County An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the south side of Michael Geiselman's mill, adjoining the town of Berlin, in the county of Adams, through Abbotstown to Hanover in York County	175219
1811	0027	0026	An act establishing an academy in the town of Butler, in Butler county, and granting a sum of money thereto An act establishing an academy in the town of Butler, in Butler county, and granting a sum of money thereto	154299
1811	0029	0027	An act altering and amending "An act to erect Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, into a borough." An act altering and amending "An act to erect Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, into a borough."	308313
1811	0034	0028	An act authorizing a loan of money from the State to William Eichbaum, to enable him to carry on a manufactory of wire An act authorizing a loan of money from the State to William Eichbaum, to enable him to carry on a manufactory of wire	91313
1811	0035	0029	An act to provide for the recording of roads and township lines heretofore laid out in the county of Berks. An act to provide for the recording of roads and township lines heretofore laid out in the county of Berks.	144289
1811	0037	0030	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the town of Hanover in the county of York to the borough of Carlisle." A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the town of Hanover in the county of York to the borough of Carlisle."	84056
1811	0038	0031	An act to confer on Armantine Monges and Arman Monges the right and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock An act to confer on Armantine Monges and Arman Monges the right and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock	42349
1811	0039	0032	An act authorizing Lewis Overdeer, acting executor of the estate of Philip Bottenfeld, deceased, to sell a certain tract of land therein described An act authorizing Lewis Overdeer, acting executor of the estate of Philip Bottenfeld, deceased, to sell a certain tract of land therein described	98808
1811	0040	0033	An act to enable the commissioners of Huntingdon county to collect certain taxes in the counties of Clearfield and Cambria An act to enable the commissioners of Huntingdon county to collect certain taxes in the counties of Clearfield and Cambria	87588
1811	0041	0034	An act for the relief of the trustees of Youghiogeny Bridge in Somerset county. An act for the relief of the trustees of Youghiogeny Bridge in Somerset county.	42705
1811	0042	0036	An act authorizing Seneca Lukens to sell and convey a certain plantation therein named. An act authorizing Seneca Lukens to sell and convey a certain plantation therein named.	93140
1811	0042	0035	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to encourage the killing of squirrels and crows in certain parts of this commonwealth." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to encourage the killing of squirrels and crows in certain parts of this commonwealth."	46401
1811	0043	0037	A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act authorizing the governor to contract with John Bioren for printing a certain number of copies of the laws of this commonwealth." A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act authorizing the governor to contract with John Bioren for printing a certain number of copies of the laws of this commonwealth."	96713
1811	0044	0038	An act vesting the title of a certain piece of land in Washington township in the county of York in certain trustees and their successors for the use of a school An act vesting the title of a certain piece of land in Washington township in the county of York in certain trustees and their successors for the use of a school	88747
1811	0045	0039	A Supplement to the act entitled "An act to alter the time of holding certain courts of Quarter Sessions and Common Pleas, in the county of Delaware." A Supplement to the act entitled "An act to alter the time of holding certain courts of Quarter Sessions and Common Pleas, in the county of Delaware."	85298
1811	0046	0040	A Further Supplement to an act entitled; "An act to prevent the exportation of bread and flour not merchantable, and for repealing at a certain time all the laws heretofore made for that purpose. A Further Supplement to an act entitled; "An act to prevent the exportation of bread and flour not merchantable, and for repealing at a certain time all the laws heretofore made for that purpose.	46526
1811	0047	0042	An act to enable the administrators of James Scott, late of the borough of Gettysburg, deceased, to convey a certain lot of ground therein described to George Lashells An act to enable the administrators of James Scott, late of the borough of Gettysburg, deceased, to convey a certain lot of ground therein described to George Lashells	87175
1811	0047	0041	A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to enable the administrators of Mark Deary, late of the borough of Pittsburgh, deceased, to convey a certain lot of ground to the purchaser thereof. A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to enable the administrators of Mark Deary, late of the borough of Pittsburgh, deceased, to convey a certain lot of ground to the purchaser thereof.	44163
1811	0048	0043	An act supplementary to an act entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the east end of Perkiomen bridge, in the county of Montgomery, passing through Pottsgrove and by the White horse tavern, in An act supplementary to an act entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the east end of Perkiomen bridge, in the county of Montgomery, passing through Pottsgrove and by the White horse tavern, in	93464
1811	0049	0044	An act confirming the title of James French, an alien, a man of colour, to a piece of land in the county of Chester An act confirming the title of James French, an alien, a man of colour, to a piece of land in the county of Chester	95541
1811	0050	0045	An act to authorize John Umstead to erect a mill dam in the river Schuylkill in the county of Montgomery. An act to authorize John Umstead to erect a mill dam in the river Schuylkill in the county of Montgomery.	94410
1811	0051	0046	An act authorizing the sale of a certain tract of land in Newbury township, York county. An act authorizing the sale of a certain tract of land in Newbury township, York county.	94801
1811	0052	0047	An act authorizing the sale of the real estate of John Kauffman, a lunatic. An act authorizing the sale of the real estate of John Kauffman, a lunatic.	97286
1811	0054	0048	An act to encourage the warranting and patenting of lands, north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny, and Conewango creek An act to encourage the warranting and patenting of lands, north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny, and Conewango creek	102437
1811	0055	0049	An act to remedy a defect in the title of Jacob C. Welper to certain lots in the town of Berwick, in the county of Luzerne, and in the borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton An act to remedy a defect in the title of Jacob C. Welper to certain lots in the town of Berwick, in the county of Luzerne, and in the borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton	95176
1811	0056	0050	An act for the relief of William Glendy, Atcheson Mellon, Ernst Greese, John Foust, Abraham Bodle and Duncan McVicar, soldiers of the Revolution An act for the relief of William Glendy, Atcheson Mellon, Ernst Greese, John Foust, Abraham Bodle and Duncan McVicar, soldiers of the Revolution	181469
1811	0059	0051	Relief of Frederick Hake Relief of Frederick Hake	39056
1811	0060	0053	An act to remunerate the heirs of John Murray of Middle Paxton township, Dauphin County. An act to remunerate the heirs of John Murray of Middle Paxton township, Dauphin County.	95619
1811	0060	0052	An act authorizing the purchase and distribution of a certain number of copies of Bache's Manual. An act authorizing the purchase and distribution of a certain number of copies of Bache's Manual.	49057
1811	0061	0054	An act for erecting part of the counties of Berks and Northampton into a separate county. An act for erecting part of the counties of Berks and Northampton into a separate county.	203593
1811	0064	0055	An act to erect the town of Northampton in the county of Northampton into a borough. An act to erect the town of Northampton in the county of Northampton into a borough.	214528
1811	0068	0057	An act for the relief of James Horner, Robert Horner, William Horner and Hugh Horner, heirs of Hugh Horner, deceased An act for the relief of James Horner, Robert Horner, William Horner and Hugh Horner, heirs of Hugh Horner, deceased	90583
1811	0068	0056	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable to governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court-house, in the borough of Gettysburg, to Black's tavern in Adams county. A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable to governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court-house, in the borough of Gettysburg, to Black's tavern in Adams county.	46263
1811	0069	0058	An act for the relief of Thomas McKeen. An act for the relief of Thomas McKeen.	94010
1811	0070	0059	An act to authorize Matthew Thompson and Adam Boyd, executors of the last will and testament of William Boyd, late of the county of Cumberland, deceased, to sell and convey certain plantation or tract of land therein mentioned An act to authorize Matthew Thompson and Adam Boyd, executors of the last will and testament of William Boyd, late of the county of Cumberland, deceased, to sell and convey certain plantation or tract of land therein mentioned	99669
1811	0071	0060	An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act for annexing part of Northumberland county to the county of Luzerne." An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act for annexing part of Northumberland county to the county of Luzerne."	95521
1811	0072	0061	An act authorizing the sale of certain real estate late the property of James Stewart of Luzerne County, deceased An act authorizing the sale of certain real estate late the property of James Stewart of Luzerne County, deceased	86488
1811	0073	0062	An act supplementary to an act entitled, "An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the borough of Wilkesbarre, in the county of Luzerne. An act supplementary to an act entitled, "An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the borough of Wilkesbarre, in the county of Luzerne.	45134
1811	0074	0064	An act to declare Lycoming creek in the county of Lycoming a public highway. An act to declare Lycoming creek in the county of Lycoming a public highway.	93286
1811	0074	0063	An act dissolving the marriage of William Moland and Hannah his wife. An act dissolving the marriage of William Moland and Hannah his wife.	47026
1811	0075	0065	An act granting an annuity to Thomas Hill. An act granting an annuity to Thomas Hill.	96977
1811	0076	0066	An act establishing an academy in the town of Meadville in Crawford county and granting a sum of money thereto An act establishing an academy in the town of Meadville in Crawford county and granting a sum of money thereto	147910
1811	0078	0067	An act providing for the settlement of certain disputed titles to lands north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny and Conewango creek An act providing for the settlement of certain disputed titles to lands north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny and Conewango creek	313660
1811	0083	0068	An act authorizing Joseph Kirkbride to build a toll bridge over Frankford creek. An act authorizing Joseph Kirkbride to build a toll bridge over Frankford creek.	183902
1811	0086	0069	An act to remedy defects in the titles to real estate purchased by certain emigrants within this commonwealth during the time they were aliens An act to remedy defects in the titles to real estate purchased by certain emigrants within this commonwealth during the time they were aliens	38186
1811	0087	0070	A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act to provide for selling the several reserved tracts of land adjoining the towns of Erie, Franklin, Warren and Waterford, and for other purpose therein mentioned." A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act to provide for selling the several reserved tracts of land adjoining the towns of Erie, Franklin, Warren and Waterford, and for other purpose therein mentioned."	100342
1811	0088	0071	An act granting additional powers to the accountant officers in the settlement of the account of monies arising from exempt fines An act granting additional powers to the accountant officers in the settlement of the account of monies arising from exempt fines	94024
1811	0089	0072	A Supplement to the act, entitled, "An act to establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned." A Supplement to the act, entitled, "An act to establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned."	150009
1811	0092	0074	An act for the relief of Robert Lyon. An act for the relief of Robert Lyon.	85436
1811	0092	0073	An act for the relief of Clement Biddle. An act for the relief of Clement Biddle.	44085
1811	0093	0075	An act enabling a certain description of Pennsylvania claimants holding lands within the seventeen townships in the county of Luzerne to institute suits against the commonwealth An act enabling a certain description of Pennsylvania claimants holding lands within the seventeen townships in the county of Luzerne to institute suits against the commonwealth	45542
1811	0094	0076	An act authorizing commissioners to fix upon a site for the erection of a bridge over the river Delaware between Black's Eddy (above Bull's Island) and Wells's Falls and for other purposes An act authorizing commissioners to fix upon a site for the erection of a bridge over the river Delaware between Black's Eddy (above Bull's Island) and Wells's Falls and for other purposes	588955
1811	0105	0077	An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Court House in the borough of York to end at or near Wolf's tavern in a direction towards Gettysburg An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Court House in the borough of York to end at or near Wolf's tavern in a direction towards Gettysburg	154579
1811	0108	0079	An act remunerating William Cecil for a lot of ground therein mentioned. An act remunerating William Cecil for a lot of ground therein mentioned.	94026
1811	0108	0078	An act to confirm the proceedings of Abraham Mulford and Abisha Woodward, late Sheriffs of Wayne county, and for other purposes An act to confirm the proceedings of Abraham Mulford and Abisha Woodward, late Sheriffs of Wayne county, and for other purposes	48193
1811	0109	0080	An act to authorize Ichabod Buck and William Buck, their heirs and assigns, to erect and maintain a wing-dam on the north branch of the Susquehanna river, in the county of Luzerne An act to authorize Ichabod Buck and William Buck, their heirs and assigns, to erect and maintain a wing-dam on the north branch of the Susquehanna river, in the county of Luzerne	95940
1811	0110	0081	An act confirming the title of Christopher Faatz, Jacob Heintz, Christian Heintz, Christopher Heintz, Adam Greiner and Nicholas Greiner, aliens, to certain lands therein mentioned, and to enable them to hold other lands An act confirming the title of Christopher Faatz, Jacob Heintz, Christian Heintz, Christopher Heintz, Adam Greiner and Nicholas Greiner, aliens, to certain lands therein mentioned, and to enable them to hold other lands	95644
1811	0111	0082	An act imposing certain duties upon the commissioners and treasurer of Luzerne county and empowering county commissioners to administer oaths or affirmations An act imposing certain duties upon the commissioners and treasurer of Luzerne county and empowering county commissioners to administer oaths or affirmations	92815
1811	0112	0083	An act relinquishing to Elizabeth Boise the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate therein mentioned An act relinquishing to Elizabeth Boise the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate therein mentioned	84897
1811	0113	0085	An act to compensate William Henry Kilbuck, a chief of the Delaware tribe of Indians. An act to compensate William Henry Kilbuck, a chief of the Delaware tribe of Indians.	86135
1811	0113	0084	An act for the relief of certain persons therein mentioned. An act for the relief of certain persons therein mentioned.	41804
1811	0114	0086	An act to establish the boundary lines of Ontario county. An act to establish the boundary lines of Ontario county.	82887
1811	0115	0087	An act supplementary to an act entitled, "An act establishing the seat of government of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburgh, in the county of Dauphin." An act supplementary to an act entitled, "An act establishing the seat of government of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburgh, in the county of Dauphin."	38556
1811	0116	0088	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Portage branch of the Allegheny river at Smethport, by the way of Instanter and Rich Valley to the Portage branch of river Sinnemahoning, in the county McKean An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Portage branch of the Allegheny river at Smethport, by the way of Instanter and Rich Valley to the Portage branch of river Sinnemahoning, in the county McKean	149029
1811	0118	0089	A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners for the purpose of laying out a road, beginning at or near Kelso's ferry in Cumberland county, through York and Adams counties, to the Maryland line, in a A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners for the purpose of laying out a road, beginning at or near Kelso's ferry in Cumberland county, through York and Adams counties, to the Maryland line, in a	94579
1811	0119	0090	An act to authorize and direct the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near where the floating bridge of Abraham Sheridan is .... , known by the name of An act to authorize and direct the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near where the floating bridge of Abraham Sheridan is .... , known by the name of	408365
1811	0127	0091	An act to authorize the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near McCall's ferry in the county of Lancaster An act to authorize the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near McCall's ferry in the county of Lancaster	429314
1811	0134	0092	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from Anderson's ferry on the Susquehanna, to intersect the turnpike leading from Columbia, to the borough of York, at or near the three mile stone An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from Anderson's ferry on the Susquehanna, to intersect the turnpike leading from Columbia, to the borough of York, at or near the three mile stone	195643
1811	0137	0094	An act to empower the trustees of the Meadville seminary of learning to remit a debt due from Patrick Davis, and for other purposes An act to empower the trustees of the Meadville seminary of learning to remit a debt due from Patrick Davis, and for other purposes	89721
1811	0137	0093	An act for the relief of the widow and children of David Sharpless, deceased, late a soldier in the Pennsylvania line An act for the relief of the widow and children of David Sharpless, deceased, late a soldier in the Pennsylvania line	41454
1811	0138	0095	An act to provide for the erection of an additional court within the city and county of Philadelphia An act to provide for the erection of an additional court within the city and county of Philadelphia	154597
1811	0140	0096	An act establishing an academy in the county of Chester. An act establishing an academy in the county of Chester.	97252
1811	0141	0097	A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to incorporate that part of the township of the Northern Liberties lying between the west side of Sixth-street and the river Delaware, and between Vine-street and the Cohocksink creek," passed the 29th day of A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to incorporate that part of the township of the Northern Liberties lying between the west side of Sixth-street and the river Delaware, and between Vine-street and the Cohocksink creek," passed the 29th day of	139871
1811	0144	0098	A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to authorize the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for the purpose of making and erecting a bridge and road over the north-east branch of the river Susquehanna, in the county of Northumberlan A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to authorize the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for the purpose of making and erecting a bridge and road over the north-east branch of the river Susquehanna, in the county of Northumberlan	100647
1811	0145	0099	An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the settlement of the public accounts and the payment of the public monies and for other purposes An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the settlement of the public accounts and the payment of the public monies and for other purposes	785444
1811	0160	0101	An act extending the power of the trustees of the Greensburgh academy. An act extending the power of the trustees of the Greensburgh academy.	39075
1811	0160	0100	An act Supplementary to an act, relative to the patenting of lands. An act Supplementary to an act, relative to the patenting of lands.	39075
1811	0161	0102	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Wilmington post road ... to intersect the Philadelphia, Brandywine and New London turnpike road, on the land of George Davis, in Delaware county An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Wilmington post road ... to intersect the Philadelphia, Brandywine and New London turnpike road, on the land of George Davis, in Delaware county	160473
1811	0163	0103	An act to authorize Rebecca Miles of the city of Philadelphia, widow, to sell and convey certain lots and lands therein mentioned An act to authorize Rebecca Miles of the city of Philadelphia, widow, to sell and convey certain lots and lands therein mentioned	97765
1811	0164	0104	An act establishing an academy in the town of Mercer in Mercer county and to grant a sum of money thereto An act establishing an academy in the town of Mercer in Mercer county and to grant a sum of money thereto	145780
1811	0167	0105	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at the intersection of Vine and tenth streets, Philadelphia; and thence to Perkiomen bridge in the county of Montgomery An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at the intersection of Vine and tenth streets, Philadelphia; and thence to Perkiomen bridge in the county of Montgomery	579061
1811	0178	0106	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the northern boundary line of this state at the most suitable place near the 28 mile stone to the place where the seat of justice is established for the county of An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the northern boundary line of this state at the most suitable place near the 28 mile stone to the place where the seat of justice is established for the county of	152202
1811	0180	0107	An act granting an annuity to John Watson for life. An act granting an annuity to John Watson for life.	89121
1811	0181	0108	An act granting an annuity to Jacob Baker for life. An act granting an annuity to Jacob Baker for life.	89341
1811	0182	0109	An act granting certain privileges to and enlarging the regiment of artillery attached to the first brigade first division Pennsylvania militia and for the better organization of the cavalry in the city and county of Philadelphia An act granting certain privileges to and enlarging the regiment of artillery attached to the first brigade first division Pennsylvania militia and for the better organization of the cavalry in the city and county of Philadelphia	310896
1811	0188	0110	A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act to enable the ownership of the lands called the 'Pigeon swamp,' in the township of Bristol, in the county of Bucks, to dig, maintain, and keep open a ditch through the said swamp, and to raise money to defray the A Supplement to an act entitled, "An act to enable the ownership of the lands called the 'Pigeon swamp,' in the township of Bristol, in the county of Bucks, to dig, maintain, and keep open a ditch through the said swamp, and to raise money to defray the	100898
1811	0189	0111	A Supplement to an act, entitled, "An act for laying out and keeping in repair the public roads and highways within this commonwealth, and laying out private roads." A Supplement to an act, entitled, "An act for laying out and keeping in repair the public roads and highways within this commonwealth, and laying out private roads."	137271
1811	0191	0113	An act for the further establishment and regulation of election districts. An act for the further establishment and regulation of election districts.	220749
1811	0191	0112	An act for the relief of Henry Beardt. An act for the relief of Henry Beardt.	40898
1811	0195	0114	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by best nearest route from the place where the Wilkesbarre road intersects the Coshecton and Great Bend turnpike road in the township of Clifford and county Susquehanna An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by best nearest route from the place where the Wilkesbarre road intersects the Coshecton and Great Bend turnpike road in the township of Clifford and county Susquehanna	152768
1811	0198	0116	An act relative to the dower and for other purposes. An act relative to the dower and for other purposes.	140433
1811	0198	0115	An act to prevent the sale or disposal of spirituous or other liquors without license at or near places of religious worship An act to prevent the sale or disposal of spirituous or other liquors without license at or near places of religious worship	45850
1811	0200	0117	A Supplement to an act entitled "An act to appoint commissioners to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys in the district of Southwark, and to lay out new streets, lanes and alleys therein for the accommodation of the inhabitants, and to lay out the A Supplement to an act entitled "An act to appoint commissioners to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys in the district of Southwark, and to lay out new streets, lanes and alleys therein for the accommodation of the inhabitants, and to lay out the	90783
1811	0201	0118	An act to enable Robert Clark, administrator of the estate of James Lang, late of the town of Brownsville in the county of Fayette, deceased, to sell and convey certain lots of ground therein mentioned An act to enable Robert Clark, administrator of the estate of James Lang, late of the town of Brownsville in the county of Fayette, deceased, to sell and convey certain lots of ground therein mentioned	84551
1811	0202	0119	A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Anderson's ferry, on the Susquehanna, to intersect the turnpike road from the borough of Lancaster to Columbia at or near 5-mile A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Anderson's ferry, on the Susquehanna, to intersect the turnpike road from the borough of Lancaster to Columbia at or near 5-mile	41898
1811	0203	0120	An act to establish an academy in the borough of Williamsport in the county of Lycoming and to grant a sum of money thereto An act to establish an academy in the borough of Williamsport in the county of Lycoming and to grant a sum of money thereto	149506
1811	0205	0121	An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the borough of Erie and for other purposes therein mentioned An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the borough of Erie and for other purposes therein mentioned	190054
1811	0208	0122	A Further supplement to an act entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia, by Chads ford on Brandywine, to the line of the state in a direction towards Baltimore." A Further supplement to an act entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia, by Chads ford on Brandywine, to the line of the state in a direction towards Baltimore."	89335
1811	0209	0123	An act declaring Huntingdon creek from the mouth thereof to where Pine creek empties into the same thence up Pine creek to Amos Buckelew's saw-mill in the county of Northumberland public highways An act declaring Huntingdon creek from the mouth thereof to where Pine creek empties into the same thence up Pine creek to Amos Buckelew's saw-mill in the county of Northumberland public highways	90410
1811	0210	0124	An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Mount Pleasant by Bethany and the Narrows of Lackawaxen to Dingman's ferry in Wayne County An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Mount Pleasant by Bethany and the Narrows of Lackawaxen to Dingman's ferry in Wayne County	202251
1811	0213	0125	An act authorizing John Wireman [sic] and John Wright, executors of the estate of Henry Wierman, deceased, to convey a certain lot of land therein described to Nicholas Wierman An act authorizing John Wireman [sic] and John Wright, executors of the estate of Henry Wierman, deceased, to convey a certain lot of land therein described to Nicholas Wierman	94326
1811	0214	0126	An act for the relief of the heirs of Samuel Cunningham, deceased. An act for the relief of the heirs of Samuel Cunningham, deceased.	91432
1811	0215	0127	An act granting relief to John Morris. An act granting relief to John Morris.	95961
1811	0216	0128	An act empowering James Walton and Samuel Black to convey a part of the real estate of John Sutor, a lunatic An act empowering James Walton and Samuel Black to convey a part of the real estate of John Sutor, a lunatic	95561
1811	0217	0129	An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the town of Waterford, and for other purposes therein mentioned An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the town of Waterford, and for other purposes therein mentioned	185919
1811	0220	0130	A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act for erecting part of the counties of Berks and Northampton, into a separate county." A Supplement to the act entitled, "An act for erecting part of the counties of Berks and Northampton, into a separate county."	41436
1811	0221	0131	An act to cede the occupancy and use of certain lands near Presque-Isle to the United States for the purpose therein mentioned An act to cede the occupancy and use of certain lands near Presque-Isle to the United States for the purpose therein mentioned	86720
1811	0222	0132	An act authorizing the granting of patents on surveys heretofore make and received in the land-office. An act authorizing the granting of patents on surveys heretofore make and received in the land-office.	43865
1811	0223	0134	An act to release all the title of this commonwealth in and to a certain estate therein mentioned An act to release all the title of this commonwealth in and to a certain estate therein mentioned	88461
1811	0223	0133	An act relinquishing the claim of the commonwealth to certain arrears of state taxes and for other purposes therein mentioned An act relinquishing the claim of the commonwealth to certain arrears of state taxes and for other purposes therein mentioned	45365
1811	0224	0135	An act incorporating the Schuylkill falls bridge company and for other purposes. An act incorporating the Schuylkill falls bridge company and for other purposes.	94419
1811	0226	0136	An act to incorporate the union canal company of Pennsylvania. An act to incorporate the union canal company of Pennsylvania.	713882
1811	0239	0137	An act to authorize the sale of the real estate of Michael Helman, a lunatic, and for other purposes therein mentioned An act to authorize the sale of the real estate of Michael Helman, a lunatic, and for other purposes therein mentioned	93183
1811	0240	0138	An act to incorporating "The Bucks county contributionship for insuring houses and other buildings from loss by fire An act to incorporating "The Bucks county contributionship for insuring houses and other buildings from loss by fire	398211
1811	0247	0139	A Supplement to the act, entitled, "An act to erect parts of Lycoming, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties, into separate county districts." A Supplement to the act, entitled, "An act to erect parts of Lycoming, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties, into separate county districts."	42138
1811	0248	0141	An act granting an annuity to Joseph Wren for life. An act granting an annuity to Joseph Wren for life.	91448
1811	0248	0140	An act enabling Christiana Bear, widow and administratrix of Isaac Bear, deceased, to convey a certain piece of land situate in Muncy-creek township, Lycoming county An act enabling Christiana Bear, widow and administratrix of Isaac Bear, deceased, to convey a certain piece of land situate in Muncy-creek township, Lycoming county	48593
1811	0249	0142	An act enabling the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the confluence of the Yellow-breeches creek with the River Susquehanna to intersect the York and Conewago canal turnpike road ... An act enabling the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the confluence of the Yellow-breeches creek with the River Susquehanna to intersect the York and Conewago canal turnpike road ...	152514
1811	0252	0144	An act granting to John Carson a certain tract of land. An act granting to John Carson a certain tract of land.	88175
1811	0252	0143	An act for the relief of George Youndt, the younger, a prisoner confined in the jail of Lancaster county. An act for the relief of George Youndt, the younger, a prisoner confined in the jail of Lancaster county.	45212
1811	0253	0145	An act to relinquish the right of this commonwealth to certain real and personal estate lately held by Charles Morris and Henry Morris and to vest the same in Mary McCurdy and Jane Henry An act to relinquish the right of this commonwealth to certain real and personal estate lately held by Charles Morris and Henry Morris and to vest the same in Mary McCurdy and Jane Henry	92894
1811	0254	0146	An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government. An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government.	90625
1811	0255	0147	An act authorizing the court of quarter sessions of the peace of Beaver county to direct a review of part of a road from Beaver town to the state line An act authorizing the court of quarter sessions of the peace of Beaver county to direct a review of part of a road from Beaver town to the state line	90372
1811	0256	0148	An act encouraging the constructing of certain great and leading roads within this commonwealth and the erection of bridges over the Susquehanna at Harrisburg, Northumberland, Columbia and McCall's ferry An act encouraging the constructing of certain great and leading roads within this commonwealth and the erection of bridges over the Susquehanna at Harrisburg, Northumberland, Columbia and McCall's ferry	202298
1811	0259	0149	An act making appropriation for certain internal improvements. An act making appropriation for certain internal improvements.	405603
1811	0266	0150	An act granting tracts of land to Michael Sechler, Archibald McNair and the widow and children of George Clark, deceased, soldiers of the revolutionary war An act granting tracts of land to Michael Sechler, Archibald McNair and the widow and children of George Clark, deceased, soldiers of the revolutionary war	60572

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