Act for Naturalization of Stephen FRANCIS and George SLEYCOMB, 11 Jun 1697; MD

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Below is the naturalization act dated 11 June 1697 for Stephen Francis and 
George Sleycomb.  Neither man's residence is noted.  

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[11 June 1697]

   An Act for the Naturalization of Stephen Francis an Italian
and George Sleycomb a German borne

   Be it Enacted by the Kings most Excellent Maty by and 
with the Advice and Consent of this prsent Generall Assembly
and the Authority of the same That Stephen Francis and
George Sleycomb be from henceforth adjudged reputed and
taken as naturall borne Subjects of this province and that they
the sd Stephen Francis and George Sleycomb by the Authority
aforesaid are herebly Enabled and adjudged to all Intents and
purposes to Demand Challenge Ask have hold and Enjoy any
Lands Tenements and Heredtiamts and all other Rights and
priviledges but what is herein after Expressed as if the said
Stephen and George had been naturall borne Subjects of this
Province also the said Stephen and George are hereby Enabled 
to prosecute maintain Justify and Defend all maner of Actions
Suites pleas plaints and all other demands whatsoever as fully
Lawfully & securely as if they the said Stephen and Geroge
had been naturall borne Subjects of this Province Provided
That this Act or anything herein conteined shall not be Con-
strued or taken to Enable or qualifye the above persons to
enjoy or hold any place, Office, Calling, or Imployment pro-
hibited or not Tollerated by the late Act of Parliament of
England Intituled An Act for preventing frauds and regulate-
ing abuses in the Plantation Trade or any other Statute Law
of England any thing in this Act to the Contrary thereof in
any wise notwithstanding.