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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1860.

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September 1633



Sept. 23.	Commission to Thos. Yong, gent, to discover places not yet inhabited in Virginia and other parts of America. [Minute. Colonial Corresp., 1607, Jan. 9.]
Sept. 24. Oct. 4. Fort Amsterdam, New Netherlands.	83. Gualter of Twilley, Governor of the Dutch plantation, to Governor [John Winthrop] of Massachusetts Bay. Concerning the right of the Dutch to the [Hudson?] river. Has taken possession of it in the name of the States General and set up a house on the north side with intent to plant. Desires he will defer his claim until their superior magistrates are agreed. [Translation of part of a letter from the Governor of the Dutch. Endorsed by Sec. Coke.]