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the north by the County of Simcoe. It sends, in conjunction, &c." 

 In a note on a former page, a copy of the surrender of the Mississaga 

 tract to the Crown has been given. In the subdivision of counties 

 the pro2)er signification of "riding," i.e., "thriding," third part, is 

 ignored.] 



Yo7'k is about 43 deg. and 35 min. of north latitude, and is the 

 present seat of Government of Upper Canada. It is most beautifully 

 situated within an excellent harbour of the same name, made by a 

 long peninsula which confines a basin of water sufiicicntly large to 

 contain a considerable fleet. On the extremity of the peninsula, 

 which is called Gibraltar Point, are commodious stores and block- 

 houses, which command the entrance to the harbour. On the main- 

 land, opposite to the point, is the garrison, situated in a fork made 

 by the harbour and a small rivulet which, being improved by sluices, 

 affords an easy access for boats to go up to the stores. The barracks 

 being built on a knoll, are well situated for health, and command a 

 delightful prospect of the lake to the west, and of the harbour to the 

 east. The Government house is about two miles above the garrison, 

 near the head of the harbour, and the town is increasing rapidly : the 

 River Don empties itself into the harbour a little above the town, 

 running through a marsh which when di-ained will afford most beau- 

 ful and fruitful meadows. This has already been commenced in a 

 small degree, which will no doubt encourage further attempts. The 

 long beach or peninsula, which, affords a most delightful ride, is con- 

 sidered so healthy by the Indians that they i-esort to it whenever in- 

 disposed j and so soon as the bridge over the Don is finished, it will, 

 of course, be most generally resorted to, not only for pleasure but as 

 the most convenient road to the heights of Scarborough. The ground 

 which has been prepared for the Government house is situated between 

 the town and the River Don, on a most beautiful spot, the vicinity 

 of which is well suited for gardens and a park. The oaks are in 

 general large; the soil is. excellent, and well watered with creeks, one 



sons lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under them or any of them. In witness whereof 

 we have hereunto affixed our marks and seals the day and year above written, haviu"- first heard 

 this Instrument openly read and rehearsed in our own language, and fully approved by our- 

 selves and our Nation. 

 (Signed.) W. Glaus, Dep. Supt. -General, on behalf of the Crown. [L S.] 

 Chechalk, Quenepenon, Wabukanyne, Okemapenegse, Wabenose, Keboneoense, Oseaeo'o, 

 Acheton. [Eauh has his totem traced.] 



Present at the Execution and Delivery of this Instrument, and witnesses thereto : John Wil- 

 liams, Captain,. 4&th Regiment ; John Brackeubury, Ensign, 49th Regiment ; P. Selby, Assist 

 Secretary,. I. A. ; I. B. Rousseau. 



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