The Story of Georgia and the Georgia People, 1732 to 1860 #220833

In consideration of this they were to work for the col ony for twelve months, and then settle in the town or coun try near by, on lots granted to them. These lots were not to be united and could not be sold without a special license. If the land was not improved in ten years it should be forfeited to the colony. A rent charge of two shillings for each fifty acres was to be a fixed charge.