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He declares that James Potter owns Thomas Sims, and the posterity in his loins forever; or that Thomas Sims and his posterity forever, owe service to James Potter and his heirs and assigns forever.
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Mann critiques the implications of the commissioner's declaration regarding ownership and servitude extending to future generations.
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