[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Mauhattcs, Fort, Orange, with the lands and islands appertaining thereunto, omftt«d.""° '"^"''' Slaten Island, the land of Achassemes, Arasick and Hobokina, together with the Colonic of Swanendale. 6. And from the very moment that the Lords and Patroons of New Netherland have designated the places where they wish to plant their Colonies, and have obtained admission thereto from their High Mightinesses, they shall be preferred before all others, for such lands as they have selected. But if they are not afterwards pleased with the places, or be deceived in the selection of the land, they shall have another opportunity to make a selection. HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: IL 97 8. And the Patroons of New Netherland may, by Deputy, at the places where they will plant their Colonies, extend their limits six miles along the sea coast or on both sides of a navigable river, and so deep landward in, as the Lords and Patroons shall demand, without any one approaching within seven or eight miles of them, against their will. And the first occupants shall not be prejudiced in their acquired right, but forever preserve the command over such bays, rivers and islands, as they shall have settled. 10. And in propriety forever and always possess all the land situate within the Patroons' limits, together with all the fruits, superficies, minerals, rivers and fountains thereof, for them, their heirs or assigns, with high, middle and low jurisdiction, tenths, fishing, fowling, wind and