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THE NEGROES' BURYING GROUND Block Check List. 154-155-153-122

Anthony Colve, Governour, etc., to Cornelis van BoRSUM, husband of Sara van Borsum (a daughter of Anneke Jans), for her services as Indian interpretess. Groundbrief dated Oct. 14, 167J. — Hist. MSS., Eng., XXIII: 20-433.

Conveys "A certain small parcel of land situate on the Island of Manhattan about north-west from the Windmill, beginning from the north end of the road which runs toward the Kalckhook, broad in front on the road or west side, 24 rods; in the rear on the east side, the like 24 rods; long 6n each side as well along the Kalckhook as on the south side, 44 rods each."

Benjamin Fletcher, Governour, etc., to Captain John Kipp, Lucas Kiersteed, and William Teller. Confirmation dated April 10, 1696. — Liber Patents, VII: II (Albany).

Confirms above-named parties in same premises.

For a further history of this tract, at one time known as the Negroes' Burying Ground, see Chronology, O 4/14, 1673; Ap 10, 1696; D 17, 1723.