Mining rights were formally purchased from the chiefs of the Six Nations in 1768, and from this point on, coal fueled the explosive growth of industry in the Pittsburgh Region.

The cemetery was established by the United States Congressional legislation in 1866 but the original plot of land was not formally purchased from local resident William Slater until 1867.

On November 6, 2009 Balance Consulting was formally purchased by 1099 Pro, Inc.

So Marian's father had formally purchased the Bear, but it was strictly a legal fiction.

Both ships were formally purchased by the Ottoman empire and renamed as Yavuz and Midilli, although they retained their German crews.

The Caledonia was formally purchased by the U.S. Navy on 6 February 1813, and was fitted with two long 24-pounder guns and one 32-pounder carronade.

She was formally purchased by the government 17 May 1917.

Taganak, formally purchased on 28 September 1942, sailed for the South Pacific, via Pearl Harbor, in late October.

At the same time, Swinefleet Works was formally purchased, whereas it had been leased by the old company.

The GM holding was formally purchased by GM Holden Ltd which holds a seat on the board and is legally responsible for GM Daewoo.