Map of two millions acres of land, West Genesee, in the State of New York : recorded in the names of Wilhem Willink, Nic's van Staphorst, Pieter van Eeghen, Hendrik Vollenhoven, Rutger Jan Schinnelpenninck

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Map of two millions acres of land, West Genesee, in the State of New York : recorded in the names of Wilhem Willink, Nic's van Staphorst, Pieter van Eeghen, Hendrik Vollenhoven, Rutger Jan Schinnelpenninck

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Covers the Holland Purchase territory (Niagara Frontier region in far western New York State).
Shows 6-mile-square townships, Amerindian reservations, and areas projected to be sold.
Relief (Niagara Escarpment) shown by hachures.
Hand col. to show Amerindian reservations in pink and areas to be sold in yellow and green.
LC copy imperfect: Fold-lined, spotted at upper left, torn at right-hand edge, taped.
Includes long note along the Niagara Escarpment and notes at meridian lines.
Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Acquisitions control no.: 10/2012

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01/01/1800
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new york
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Library of Congress
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