Lands in the interior.
1681. The back-lands being in general three to one richer, than those that lie by navigable waters.—W. Penn, ‘Account of Pennsylvania,’ Works (1782), iv. 301. (N.E.D.)
1787. A number of fine Back Lands; these lands are no catchpennies.—Advt., Maryland Gazette, Nov. 16.
1787. Back lands for sale.—Maryland Journal, Dec. 8.
1789. Back Lands given for Bonds, Goods, or Property near Baltimore.—Id., Aug. 4.
1795. The appreciation of the back lands belonging to government.—Gazette of the U.S., Phila., July 15.
1797. Dr. Romaine’s plan was no more than the acquired settlement of back lands.—Mass. Spy, Aug. 2.
