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Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam · John S. C. Abbott — chapter 3 of 29 · ~53 words · public domain

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GOVERNOR STUYVESANT. 121

New Netherland in 1646. Early Years of Peter Stuyvesant. Decay of New Amsterdam. The Germs of a Representative Government. Energetic Administration. Death of Governor Winthrop. Claims for Long Island. Arrogance of the Governor. Remonstrance of the Nine Men. The Pastoral Office. Boundary Lines. Increasing Discontent. Division of Parties. Dictatorial Measures.

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