Amsterdam citizens' deeds, 1793-1795.

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Amsterdam citizens' deeds, 1793-1795.

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Deeds conveying property in Washington, D.C., to citizens of Amsterdam. Persons represented include Sylvanus Bourne, James Greenleaf, George Walker, Jan Willink, and Wilhelm Willink.

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Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8050288

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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Willink, Jan Abraham

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Willink, Wilhelm.

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Greenleaf, James, 1765-1843

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James Greenleaf (1765-1843) was born in Boston, Mass., and died in Washington, D.C. In 1793, he was appointed Consul for the U.S. at Amsterdam, where he amassed a large fortune. In 1795, he embarked in land speculation with Robert Morris (1734-1806) and John Nicholson ( -1800), and became one of the founders of the North American Land Company, which resulted in the ruin of its founders. From the description of Papers, 1794-1801. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191...

Walker, George, approximately 1752-approximately 1817

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Merchant and land speculator of Washington, D.C. From the description of George Walker papers, 1787-circa 1822. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981293 ...

Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

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U.S. consul to the Netherlands. From the description of Papers, 1799-1815. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19276309 Massachusetts businessman, and U.S. consul in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (1790-1791) and Amsterdam, Netherlands (1794-1817). From the description of Sylvanus Bourne papers, 1775-1859 (bulk 1800-1815). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981104 ...