Collections of the New York Historical Society for the Year (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ...on the East side in Length, nine Rod one ffoote and foure Inches, and on the west side, ffifteene Rod two ffoote; Amounting in all to one hundred, ffifty six Rod three ffoote seven Inches and five Graines; Which said Patent or Groundbriefe, so graunted as aforesaid, bearing date the 20th day of January 1664 was, upon the 16th day of September following, transported and made over unto Burger Jorisen, by the said Hendrick Jansen, wth. all his Right and Interest therein, by the name of the Housing Brew House, Lott and Garden there unto appertaining, as in the said Transport more at large is sett forth; Now for a Confirmation unto him the said Burger Joris, in his Possession and Enjoym' of so much of the premisses, as remaines untransported. Know yee, that by vertue of the Commission and Authority unto mee given by his Royall Highnesse, I have Ratifyed, Confirmed and graunted, And by these presents, do Ratify, Confirme and graunt, unto Burger Joris, his heires and Assignes, the afore recited Lott of Ground, two Houses, Garden and premisses, with all and singular their Appurtenances: To have and to hold, the said Lott of Ground, Houses, Garden and premisses, unto the said Burger Joris, his heires and Assignes, unto the proper use and behoofe of the said Burger Joris, his Heires and Assignes for ever; Rendring and Paying, such Dutyes and Acknowledgements, as now are, or hereafter shall bee, Constituted and Establisht, by the Lawes of this Government, under the Obedience of his Royal Highnesse, his heires and Successors: Given under my hand and Seale at ff ort James in New Yorke, the 3d, day of Decembr, in ye. 19th yeare of his Matie. Reigne, Annoq Domini 1667. Richard Nicolls Recorded by Ord. of the Governor. the day and yeare above...