Records of New Amsterdam From 1653 to 1674 Anno Domini

<p><i>The Records of New Amsterdam From 1653 to 1674 Anno Domini</i> offers a detailed glimpse into the legal and administrative workings of New Amsterdam during a pivotal period in its history. This volume specifically covering the minutes of the Court of Burgomasters and Schepens from January 8 1664 to May 1 1666 provides invaluable insights into the daily lives disputes and governance of the Dutch colony shortly before its transition to English rule. Compiled and translated by Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan with contributions from the City of New York these records document the resolution of civil and criminal matters shedding light on the social and economic dynamics of the time.</p><p>Researchers historians and anyone interested in early American history will find this meticulous record a vital primary source. It preserves the authentic voices and concerns of the people of New Amsterdam offering a rare and unfiltered view of a formative era in the development of New York City and the United States.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>