The Level of Hatfield Chase Act, 1862
WHEREAS by virtue of Articles of Agreement between King Charles the First and Cornelius Vermuyden Esquire, (afterwards Sir Cornelius Vermuyden), and of a Contract under the Great Seal of England between the same Parties, Sir Cornelius Vermuyden with the Aid of his fellow Adventurers or "Participants" executed certain great Works for the draining and reclaiming the Level of Hatfield Chase, in the Counties of York, Lincoln, and Nottingham, and in consideration of and by way of Compensation for ...