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...
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