Records of New Amsterdam [NY], 1653-1674

"This collection contains the earliest Dutch Records of the territory of New Amsterdam which includes the city of New York during the years 1653-1674. The records consist of the minutes of the Burgomasters and Schepens. The records were translated from the original Dutch records, which were preserved at the City Library in the City Hall at the time of original publication. An index is included."--container insert.