 In 1758 the State of New Jersey purchased the Indian title to lands in that State , and as a consideration for the purchase , bought a tract of land as a residence for the Indians , having previously passed an act declaring that such lands should not be subject thereafter to any tax by the State , any law or usage , or law then existing , to the contrary notwithstanding . The Indians , from the time of purchase , lived upon the land until the year 1801 , when they were authorized , by an act of the Legislature , to sell the land . 
