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 included in a patent was thirteen hundred acres, while the average number acquired in this form was four hundred and five. In 1641, the most extensive area was eight hundred and seventy-two, and the average three hundred and forty-three. In 1642, there were granted under one patent three thousand acres of land; five additional patents included an area ranging from two thousand to twenty-five hundred acres, while the average was five hundred and fifty-nine. In three instances in 1643, as much as four thousand, three thousand, and twenty-one hundred and ninety-two acres were included in different patents, and in two instances, the area of the grants amounted to two thousand acres. The average area was five hundred and ninety-five. In 1644, the largest area of ground acquired by a patentee was six hundred and seventy acres, while the average extent of the grants was three hundred and seventy. In 1645, the largest area was one thousand and ninety and the average three hundred and thirty-three. In 1646, the greatest extent of ground included in a single patent was twelve hundred acres, while the average number of acres covered by the grants was three hundred and sixty. In 1647, the greatest area was six hundred and fifty and the average three hundred and sixty-one. In 1648, the greatest area was eighteen hundred acres. Two patents were granted in which this extent of ground was included. The average area was four hundred and twelve. In 1649, the grants by patents amounted in area in one instance to thirty-five hundred acres; in another, to three thousand and two hundred, and in still another, to three thousand and fifty. The average extent was five hundred and twenty-two. In 1650, the largest grants included in one instance, fifty-three hundred and fifty acres, and in a second instance, thirty-four hundred and twenty-three. In five additional instances, they