That the president general, with the advice of the grand council, hold or direct all Indian treaties in which the general interest of the colonies may be concerned; and make peace or declare war with Indian nations.
INDIAN TRADE.
That they make such laws as they judge necessary for regulating all Indian trade.
INDIAN PURCHASES.
That they make all purchases from the Indians for the crown, of lands not now within the bounds of particular colonies, or that shall not be within their bounds, when some of them are reduced to more convenient dimensions.
NEW SETTLEMENTS.
That they make new settlements on such purchases by granting lands in the king's name, reserving a quit rent to the crown, for the use of the general treasury.
LAWS TO GOVERN THEM.
That they make laws for regulating and governing such new settlements, until the crown shall think fit to form them into particular governments.
RAISE SOLDIERS AND EQUIP VESSELS, &C.