The Flushing Remonstrance, 1657
Introduction Seventeenth-century settlers in Flushing drafted a protest that became a watershed of religious freedom in the New World. Let’s both put this remarkable … More The Flushing Remonstrance, 1657 »
Era Category: About the Period
The 1640 Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions
Disputes between the Company and the patroons continued and, in January 1640, the Dutch parliament sought a final settlement between the Company and the … More The 1640 Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions »
The Provisional Order, 1650
This order was promulgated by the Dutch Parliament in response to the Remonstrance of New Netherland. Clause 17 of the order mandated that a … More The Provisional Order, 1650 »
The Articles of Surrender, 1664
Under the Articles of Surrender, the formal transfer of power was conducted with full military honors. Colonists could choose to return to Holland without … More The Articles of Surrender, 1664 »
Treaty of Breda, 1667
The Treaty of Breda, concluded on July 31, 1667, between England, the Dutch Republic, France, and Denmark, brought an end to the second Anglo-Dutch … More Treaty of Breda, 1667 »
The New Netherland Court of Justice, 1626-1674
From 1626 onward, the Director and Council, acting together, exercised all executive and legislative power within New Netherland. These men also constituted the New … More The New Netherland Court of Justice, 1626-1674 »
Summons to the English to Surrender, 1673
The ship Swanenburgh, anchored betwixt Staten and Long Island. 9th of August, 1673 Sir :—The force of war now lying in your sight, is … More Summons to the English to Surrender, 1673 »
William de Key v. Nicholas Coorn, 1644
William de Key (under the power of attorney for Govert Loockermans) v. Nicholas Coorn October 6, 1644 Public Property — Waterways & Right of … More William de Key v. Nicholas Coorn, 1644 »
The Treaty of Westminster
This peace treaty ended the Third Anglo-Dutch War. It was concluded between the Netherlands and England, and provided for the return of the colony … More The Treaty of Westminster »
Patroon Court
Under the 1629 Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions, patroons were empowered to administer civil and criminal justice, in person or by deputy, within their … More Patroon Court »