Minutes Of The Orphanmasters Of New Amsterdam, 1655 To 1663

The Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, 1655 to 1663 is a historical book written by Berthold Fernow. The book is a transcription of the minutes of the meetings of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, which took place between 1655 and 1663. The Orphanmasters were a group of men who were responsible for the welfare of the orphans in the colony of New Amsterdam, which later became New York City. The minutes provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of the Dutch settlers in the colony, as well as the challenges they faced in caring for the orphans. The book includes detailed information on the Orphanmasters' policies and procedures, as well as their interactions with the community and the colonial government. The Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, 1655 to 1663 is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.