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Because the people of New England, besides the natural claim of mankind to the gifts of Providence on their coast, are specially entitled to the fishery by their charters, which have never been declared forfeited.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “Because the people of New England, besides the natural claim of mankind to the gifts of Providence on their coast, are…”
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Hoar emphasizes the historical rights of New England fishermen to access fisheries based on their charters.
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