Wouter van Twiller was Director General of New Amsterdam 1632-1638.   During his tenure he purchased or was granted significant land holdings including Nutten Island (Governor's Island); 

Roosevelt Island, Randalls and Ward's Islands, and other properties.

See wikipedia for more biography:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wouter_van_Twiller

Use the timeline button to see many documents and land transactions relating to his purchases and court cases.