Translation
Patent to Isack Allerton and Govert Loockermans
We, Willem Kieft, etc... conceded and granted to Mr. Issack Allerton and Govert Lockmans two lots located on the east side of the great highway on the Island of Manhattan; extending in breadth along the same road 8 rods, and 9 feet; on the north side of the lots 18 rods, 2 feet, 2 inches, 6 grains to the marsh; in breadth behind or along the marsh 7 rods, 6 feet, 3 inches, 8 grains; on the south side 9 rods, 8 feet, 7 inches, 3 grains; the point or angle one rod, 8 feet, 7 [ inches ], 6 grains toward the south; and further toward the road 9 rods, 4 feet, 3 inches, 6 grains; containing altogether 161 rods, 9 feet, 2 inches, 2 grains; with the express condition and stipulation that etc...
Done in Fort Amsterdam the 2 June 1643, in New Netherland.
References
Translation: Gehring, C. trans./ed., New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vols. GG, HH & II, Land Papers, 1630-1664 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1980).A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.
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