William Elliot Griffis

Name: The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony
Author: William Elliot Griffis

The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

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“The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony”, published in 1909, is a work by William Elliot Griffis. It explores elements such as Krol, Dutch and Dunkirkers.

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ Even then, the Dunkirkers could sometimes by numbers overcome four or five state ships, even men-of-war, saving themselves and their booty behind the dangerous Flemish sandbanks. Many a ship bound for America was thus caught and plundered, and its passengers were held to ransom. For sixty years this war on the waters between the Dutch sailors and the Dunkirkers continued. It was to root the pirates out of their lairs that the States-General sent Maurice, their young commander-in-chief, into the enemy's country. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ VAN RENSSELAER'S colony was planted on ground that was sacred and classic in Iroquois tradition. Here was the Eastern Door of the Long House. Naturally one expects to find the gateway into the Iroquois country where two valleys and streams join, at the confluence of the Mohawk with the Hudson. Eastbound travelers in moccasin and canoe, however, made detour at Schenectady. By turning to the right into the valley of Norman's Kill, and following the stream southwardly, they avoided the shallow windings of the lower Mohawk, the sandhills of Niskayuna, and the great falls at Cohoes. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ The colonists could not feel safe until they were well out on the ocean, because of the Dunkirkers, or Belgian-Spanish pirates. The admiralty, or naval station at Dunkirk, for privateers and war vessels flying the Spanish flag, had been organized by the Duke of Parma in 1583. In four years these pirates had become so dangerous that the States-General ordered that when captured no mercy be shown to either masters or men. In many a Dutch port the gallows stood ready, and the hangman began his work at once. Dutch vessels could go out only in convoy or heavily armed. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ In 1626 they asked the Dutch commandant to aid them in a raid against the Mohawks. Kriekenbeek foolishly consented, and set out with six of his men towards Schenectady, but the Western red men were alert, and the whole party was driven back by a volley of arrows. Among the many slain were four Dutchmen, including the commandant. Then the white people learned to their horror that the Iroquois were, on some occasions at least, cannibals. They first roasted and ate one Hollander, probably an unusually brave fighter. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ We shall hear further about several of these typical Dutch women, whose Bibles, silver-clasped and held in hand or at belt, chatelaines holding keys, tablets, needle-cases, etc., cake-moulds, dresses, linen chests, and what-not, are still in the possession of their descendants. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ However, unlike that other colonial governor, Nehemiah, Krol did not smite or pluck off the hair of the fathers. Rather, like Malachi, he palliated the situation, for many of the Dutch pioneers had left home before being married. "Let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth" — even if she were a squaw — was good advice.
The lonely Dutch bachelors were soon to have brides from home. In 1630 Krol was delighted to receive an order from Kilian van Rensselaer to purchase for him, from the Iroquois proprietors, a great estate. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ Title page showing ship bearing Dutch colonistsThe passenger list of the ship Unity was made up of mechanics, farmers, and capable men with families, people who had grown up together from childhood. The women were especially well fitted to be the ancestresses of families that should attain renown. In Holland girls were as well educated in the public schools as were boys. After a maidenhood spent in mastery of household science and art, they became real partners with their husbands in their business or enterprises. ”

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William Elliot Griffis, The Story of New Netherland — Chapter VIII: The Rensselaerwijk Colony (1909)

“ Other similar instances proved that cannibalism, though not usual, was neither excessively rare nor practiced in mere bravado. Hunger was sufficient to fill the kettle with human flesh, when other food was not at hand or was difficult to procure. ”

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