This series consists of maps, descriptions, reports, correspondence, and petitions relating to the examination and documentation of various state and town boundary lines. Included are documents relating to boundary lines between the state of New York and the states of Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. These records reflect the functions of the office of State Engineer and Surveyor, which was responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate boundaries of state owned land.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Dutch Delaware River settlement administrative records
Series Number
A1878
Summary
This series contains letters, minutes, and other administrative documents, in Dutch, created by the West India Company during its struggle to dominate trade and establish trading posts on the South (Delaware) River. The records, generated in the Delaware region and sent to New Amsterdam, largely relate to Swedish activities in the region; the takeover of New Sweden in 1655 by the Dutch; and agreements and terms met during the struggle with Sweden for control over the region.
Creator
New Netherland. Council
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This series contains administrative correspondence, in Dutch, of Petrus Stuyvesant during his seventeen year term as director-general of the colony of New Netherland from 1647-1664. The bulk of the series consists of incoming letters from the directors in Amsterdam and the governors of neighboring colonies. The correspondence addresses matters relating to the defense, commercial interests, and prosperity of Dutch holdings in North America and the Caribbean.
Creator
New Netherland. Council
Access Restrictions
Retrieval of records from secure storage is subject to delay. Researchers are encouraged to use digitized versions and/or published translations.