Patent. Jacob Wolphertsen Couwenhoven; lot with the house thereon standing, called the Old Church, situate on the strand of the East river, New Amsterdam, the premises having been purchased by him at public auction on the 8th April last; 16 April, 1664, Isaac Foreest having covered the lot with a mansion which is " an ornament to the city," applied for and obtained a grant of the lane adjoining, to build a woodshed, &c.

Identifier
NYSA_A1880-78_VHHpt2_0058

Date Original
April 16 1664

Language
Dutch

Source
New York State Archives. New Netherland. Council. Dutch colonial patents and deeds, 1630-1664. Series A1880. Volume HH.

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