Saturday, January 5, 2008

The Alien Land Act of 1798

In 1798, the State of New York passed a law allowing foreigners to purchase and own land in the state. The Holland Land Company was instrumental in lobbying to get this legislation passed. Listen to a quick version of how it was passed.

Listen to it here

http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/alienland.mp3

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