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Originally Posted by Shoonra
The British got Manhattan from the Dutch by means of a swap for the island of Sumatra.
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Sure enough Christopher Theodore;
It is quite enjoyable how consistent Shoonra is - to the end!
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At this sign that the Dutch population would fight, the royal standard was lowered. The surrender is held to have established absolute title to the province, since it occurred under dedaration of war.
Under this second Dutch occupation, which lasted only nine months, New York became New Orange...
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I showed you President Clinton walking behind Beatrice of Orange with her hubby!
http://friends-n-family-research.inf...rill_signs.jpg
Regards,
David Merrill.