Answer to the petition of Dirck van Schelluyne
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Answer to the above. Nothing on the island worth preserving but the cattle; recommends the removal of these to Long Island; population only 6 or 7 persons; 'twould be folly to send a garrison for their protection; an armed force therefore refused; approve of Van Schelluyne as Mr. Van. der Capelle's agent.
Identifier
NYSA_A1809-78_V06_0369
NYSA_A1809-78_V06_0369
Date Original
April 27 1656
April 27 1656
Language
Dutch
Dutch
Source
New York State Archives. New Netherland. Council. Dutch colonial council minutes, 1638-1665. Series A1809. Volume 6.
New York State Archives. New Netherland. Council. Dutch colonial council minutes, 1638-1665. Series A1809. Volume 6.
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