N.Y. Real Property Law § 18: Mines in Saint Lawrence county

§ 18. Mines in Saint Lawrence county. The proprietors of any mines or

veins of lead or copper in the county of Saint Lawrence, may demise,

lease, or rent the same for a period not to exceed twenty-one years from

the date of any such lease, to any foreign individual or company, and

such lessee may take, hold, work, use or convey the same during the said

term, in the same manner and subject to the same liabilities as if such

lessee were a natural born citizen.