The Introduction to the Royal Proclamation

Journal Four The introduction to the Royal Proclamation stated that it was ‘ just and reasonable, and essential to our Interest. and the Security of our Colonies that the several Nations or Tribes of Indians with whom We are connected, and who live under our Protection, should not beImolested or disturbed in the Possession of such Parts of our Dominion and Territories as, not having been ceded to our purchased by Us. are reserved to them or any of them as their Hunting Grounds.

What do you interpret as the general meaning of this passage? Consider these questions: a How might this passage be interpreted as stating British possession of the land to which it refers? o How might it be interpreted as affirming First Nations possession of the same land? 0 Which words or phrases give rise to this confusion?