| Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions | |
|---|---|
_1630.jpg) First page of the Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions[1] | |
| Ratified | June 7, 1629 |
| Location | Netherlands |
| Author(s) | Dutch West India Company |
| Purpose | Establish patroonships in New Netherland |
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The Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions,[2] sometimes referred to as the Charter of Privileges and Exemptions,[3] is a document written by the Dutch West India Company in an effort to settle its colony of New Netherland in North America through the establishment of feudal patroonships purchased and supplied by members of the West India Company. Its 31 articles establish ground rules and expectations of the patroons and inhabitants of the new colonies. It was ratified by the Dutch States-General on June 7, 1629.[2][4]
- ^ Gehring Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine, pp. 4
- ^ a b Van Rensselaer Bowier Manuscripts, pp. 137
- ^ New Netherland Chamber of Commerce in America, pp. 26
- ^ Spooner, pp. 8