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MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch
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MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch
MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626.
Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626, stating the purchase of Manhattan Island from the wild men for the value of sixty guilders
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1626 American Indian Colony Company Document Dutch Event Handwriting Letter Manhattan Money Netherlands New Amsterdam New Netherland New World Pieter Purchase Dutch West India Company Receipt West India Company
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Manhattan Purchase, 1626 - A Historic Letter Unveiling the Birth of a City
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. This print showcases an invaluable piece of history - a letter from Pieter Schaghen, a board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626. The document reveals the monumental event that forever shaped the landscape we now know as Manhattan. In this handwritten letter, Schaghen discloses an extraordinary transaction between the Dutch and Native American tribes. For just sixty guilders, equivalent to roughly $1,000 today, Manhattan Island was purchased from these indigenous "wild men". Little did they know that this seemingly modest exchange would lay down the foundations for one of the world's most iconic cities. The significance of this letter lies not only in its monetary value but also in its representation of cultural encounters and colonial expansion during that era. It serves as a tangible reminder of how different worlds collided and laid claim to new territories in pursuit of wealth and power. As we gaze upon this image capturing centuries-old handwriting on aged parchment, it transports us back to a time when New Amsterdam was merely an idea taking root amidst untamed lands. This photograph invites us to reflect on our shared past while acknowledging both triumphs and tribulations inherent within such historical events. Let this visual testament be a constant reminder that beneath towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a rich tapestry woven by diverse cultures – all stemming from that fateful purchase made over four centuries ago.
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