The Swedish settlements on the Delaware, their history and relation to the Indians, Dutch and English, 1638-1664, with an account of the South, the New Sweden, and the American companies, and the efforts of Sweden to regain their colony . •s^ o :: Social and Economic Life in the Colony. 303 making an inventory of the merchandise in the storehouse andplanning preparations for the return voyage of the ships. Spring was rapidly approaching and every day was newly arrived freemen were anxious to begin the erectionof buildings and the clearing of forests and the governor de*sired to se
The Swedish settlements on the Delaware, their history and relation to the Indians, Dutch and English, 1638-1664, with an account of the South, the New Sweden, and the American companies, and the efforts of Sweden to regain their colony . •s^ o :: Social and Economic Life in the Colony. 303 making an inventory of the merchandise in the storehouse andplanning preparations for the return voyage of the ships. Spring was rapidly approaching and every day was newly arrived freemen were anxious to begin the erectionof buildings and the clearing of forests and the governor de*sired to select the location for a new fort. For this reason aswell as to be able to make a report, Printz, in company withRjdder, some soldiers and perhaps an Indian guide, passedover the territory of New Sweden, first from Cape Henlopenunto Bomkins Hook and then from there all the way up toSankikan. This inspection gave the governor an idea of thepossibilities of the country, which he found especially suitablefor agriculture. He took notice of the parts most adapted forfarms and as soon as possible the new colonists were assignedplaces for building homes and clearing ground. But to look after the defence of the country and to safeguardit
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