A treasure trove of primary source material on the early history of New York, 'Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New York' is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complex and fascinating story of New York's colonial past. Drawing on a range of sources, including official government records, personal letters and diaries, and contemporaneous accounts of historical events, this volume offers a multifaceted and nuanced perspective on one of America's most storied states.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.