Document: Grant to Frederick Philipsen of a lot in New Amsterdam

[several lines lost] Received the petition of [ Frederick Philipsen, who shows with all proper ] respect that he [ ] intends to build a suitable [ dwelling ] in this city if he were favored with a suitable lot, which he said could be in front of Mr. Jacob’s lot if the street alignment went from Jan de Jongh’s house straight to the house of Hendrick de backer.

After due deliberation it is resolved: The small place mentioned here is granted to the petitioner, provided that it does not damage the street alignment, and that as a token of appreciation he gives fifty guilders to the city, and has the road made suitable for use again while he is building. Dated as above.

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