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Map of several lots laying near the fortress Nieuw Amsterdam
Desmaretz, P.D.
Title Leupe: Kaart van twee stukken land, gelegen aan de Commewyne naby de fortres N. Amsterdam.
This map shows the location of several lots laying at the confluence of the Suriname and Commewijne river.
In the land near the fortress Nieuw Amsterdam it is written that it is used for the maintainance of the fortress, i.e. for gathering wood.
The other two lots belong to the future plantations La Bonheur and Soelen
Scale of 66 Chains of 66 Rhineland feet = 151 'strepen'.
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