Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (Colony). Secretary
Title:
Series:
B1371
Dates:
1664
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (Colony). Secretary.
Abstract:
Original letters patent documenting the grant of 8000 acres of land in Albany County to Philip Embury and others..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Abstract:
This series consists predominantly of land patents, in Dutch, through which the director-general and council of New Netherland allowed private individuals to take possession of land in freehold, as opposed to the previous policy of only granting permission to hold land for cultivation. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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