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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of the charter from Charles II, King of England, granting land to his brother James, Duke of York. The
charter gave James the authority to send an armed force to compel the Dutch surrender of the New Netherland province to the
English. It grants territory that now comprises most of Maine, part of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and part of Pennsylvania
to James and specifies details of governanceand management.
Creator:
Title:
Charter of the proprietary colony from Charles II to the Duke of York
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
1 item
Inclusive Dates:
1664
Series Number:
B1371
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