Indian deed for a tract of land on the west side of the North river, beginning at the great rock above Wiehaecken, thence in a straight line inland to above the island Sickakes, and thence along the Kil van Col unto Constable's hook, from the said hook back to the place of beginning, with all the islands, kills, creeks and valleys included therein. (This tract includes Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey city and Bergen Neck, opposite New York. The price paid was 80 fathoms of wampum, 20 fathoms of cloth, 12 kettles, 6 guns, 2 blankets, 1 double kettle and half barrel of beer.)

Identifier
NYSA_A1809-78_V08_0707

Date Original
January 30 1658

Language
Dutch

Source
New York State Archives. New Netherland. Council. Dutch colonial council minutes, 1638-1665. Series A1809. Volume 8.

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