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York, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
igators sent out under the auspices of Caroli Stuardus I., King of England, a new and large country was discovered, lying far beyond the above-mentioned colonies. For the time being, however, no name was given to it, inasmuch as the natives roamed about the forests, not having any fixed residences or towns from which any name could have been derived; but they lived here and there in the wilderness in Tuguriis, or huts made of the bark of trees. About the time of this discovery the Duke of York, having great numbers of Swedes and others under his control, commanded that a town should be commenced on the Dellavarra River, which was fortified; and he called the place New Castle. He likewise granted to the Swedes large privileges to induce them to remain there, and to cultivate the lands, intending to settle it, also, with English emigrants. The Swedes began to clear away the forests, and soon became a flourishing community. About this time the unheard — of tragedy was enacted in
Montpelier (Vermont, United States) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
phani, at which our governor, when he paid me a visit, laughed heartily, at the same time encouraging me to build more. I have also obtained 15,000 acres of land for our company, in one tract, with this condition—that within one year at least thirty families should settle on it; and thus we may, by God's blessing, have a separate German province, where we can all live together in one. Of the productions of the country. Inasmuch as this region lies in the same degree of latitude as Montpelier and Naples, but has a much richer soil, and that better watered by its many springs and rivulets, it is but reasonable to suppose that such a country must be well calculated to produce all kinds of fruit. The air is pure and serene, the summer is longer and warmer than it is in Germany, and we are cultivating many kinds of fruits and vegetables, and our labors meet with rich reward. Of cattle we have a great abundance, but for want of proper accommodation they roam at large for the p
Europe (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
ew years, little or no profit can reasonably be expected to accrue from these lots, on account of the great scarcity of money in this province, and, also, that as yet this country has no goods or productions of any kind to trade with or export to Europe. Our governor, William Penn, intends to establish and encourage the growing and manufactory of woollens; to introduce the cultivation of the vine, for which this country is peculiarly well adapted, so that our company had better send us a quanl new and beautiful stars and constellations are visible, which have heretofore been entirely unknown to the European astrologists and learned ones. The river Dellavarra is so beautiful a stream as not to have its equal among all the rivers of Europe. It is navigable for vessels of one hundred tons thirty miles beyond Philadelphia. It separates Pennsylvania from New Jersey. At Philadelphia it is two and at New Castle three miles wide; is abundantly stocked with the finest fish, as is lik
Jamaica, L. I. (New York, United States) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
people and Low Dutch, Whose trade in weaving linen cloth is much— There grows the flax, as also you may know That from the same they do divide the tow. Their trade suits well their habitation— We find convenience for their occupation. Of the discovery of the Pennsylvanian regions. Although, after the successful expeditions of Columbus and Americus, many colonies had arisen in this Western World, such as Nova Hispania, Nova Gallia, Brasilia, Peru, Golden Castilia, Hispaniola, Cumana, Jamaica, Nova Anglia, Florida, Virginia, etc., it so happened, anno 1665 [!], by means of the skilful and enterprising navigators sent out under the auspices of Caroli Stuardus I., King of England, a new and large country was discovered, lying far beyond the above-mentioned colonies. For the time being, however, no name was given to it, inasmuch as the natives roamed about the forests, not having any fixed residences or towns from which any name could have been derived; but they lived here and the
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
iption of the Lately Discovered Province of Pennsylvania situated on the Frontiers of this Western Wich bought of William Penn, the governor of Pennsylvania, a tract of land near the new city of Phila colony there. The entire region was named Pennsylvania, which signifies Penn's forest lands. [Hastorius, as their licensed agent, to go to Pennsylvania and to superintend the purchase and survey and the rivers thereof. The situation of Pennsylvania is like unto that of Naples in Italy. Thisty miles beyond Philadelphia. It separates Pennsylvania from New Jersey. At Philadelphia it is twoives of this country the various regions of Pennsylvania. He, having by these means obtained good t Of the German Society for the settling in Pennsylvania. The principal participants in this socis for emigrating are honest and good. In Pennsylvania the whole direction and management of the c of every year there are vessels sailing to Pennsylvania, at frequent times, from England, principal[1 more...]
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
n the teachings of Dr. Spener. In 1680-81 he travelled in France, England, Ireland, and Italy with his friend Herr von Rodeck. I was, he saigators sent out under the auspices of Caroli Stuardus I., King of England, a new and large country was discovered, lying far beyond the abovmunity. About this time the unheard — of tragedy was enacted in England, that the King was taken by his own subjects and beheaded; his sonfor rum, syrup, sugar,. and salt. The furs, however, we export to England for other manufactured goods. We are also endeavoring to introdhom this region was granted and given as his own by his Majesty of England, Carolus II., with the express command that all the previous and fthere are vessels sailing to Pennsylvania, at frequent times, from England, principally from the port of Deal, although there is no fixed timnces. It is therefore advisable not to pay the passage in full in England, but to withhold a part until the arriving in America, so that the
Deal (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
e therefore compelled to watch their opportunity. Whenever there is a company of thirty-five or forty passengers together, exclusive of the ship's crew, a vessel is despatched. Every grown — up man pays for his passage the sum of £6 sterling, or thirty-six rix dollars. For a female or servant, twenty-two rix dollars. One pound sterling is equal to six rix dollars. Of my own voyage hither. After I had left London, where I had made all my arrangements with Penn's agent, and arrived at Deal, I hired four male and two female servants, and on the 7th of June, 1683, set sail with a company of eighty passengers. Our ship drew thirteen feet of water. Our fare on board was poor enough. The allowance of provision for ten persons per week was as follows: three pounds of butter; daily, four cans of beer and one can of water; every noon, two dishes of pease; four times per week salt meat, and three times salt fish, which we were obliged to cook, each man for himself, and had daily to s
Basel (Switzerland) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
iritual faith and worship of Tauler and the Friends of God in the fourteenth, gathered about the pastor Spener, and the young and beautiful Eleonora Johanna von Merlau. In this circle originated the Frankfort Land Company, which bought of William Penn, the governor of Pennsylvania, a tract of land near the new city of Philadelphia. The company's agent in the New World was a rising young lawyer, Francis Daniel Pastorius, son of Judge Pastorius, of Windsheim, who studied law at Strasburg, Basle, and Jena, and at Ratisbon, and received the degree of Doctor of Law, at Nuremberg, in 1676. In 1679 he became deeply interested in the teachings of Dr. Spener. In 1680-81 he travelled in France, England, Ireland, and Italy with his friend Herr von Rodeck. I was, he says, glad to enjoy again the company of my Christian friends rather than be with Von Rodeck, feasting and dancing. In 1683, in company with a small number of German Friends, he emigrated to America, settling upon the Frank
Barbados (Barbados) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
and we are cultivating many kinds of fruits and vegetables, and our labors meet with rich reward. Of cattle we have a great abundance, but for want of proper accommodation they roam at large for the present. Sugar and syrup we import from Barbados, and he that has not money barters with such articles of produce as he may have. The articles of trade between the Indians and the Christians consist of fish, birds, deer-skins, and the furs of beavers, otters, foxes, etc. They usually exchange colonies. Of the most needful mechanics we have enough now; but daylaborers are very scarce, and of them we stand in great need. Of mills, brickkilns, and tile-ovens we have the necessary number. Our surplus of grain and cattle we trade to Barbados for rum, syrup, sugar,. and salt. The furs, however, we export to England for other manufactured goods. We are also endeavoring to introduce the cultivation of the vine, and also the manufacture of woollen cloths and linens, so as to keep ou
Peru (Peru) (search for this): entry pastorius-francis-daniel
gth one mile or more, Where lives High German people and Low Dutch, Whose trade in weaving linen cloth is much— There grows the flax, as also you may know That from the same they do divide the tow. Their trade suits well their habitation— We find convenience for their occupation. Of the discovery of the Pennsylvanian regions. Although, after the successful expeditions of Columbus and Americus, many colonies had arisen in this Western World, such as Nova Hispania, Nova Gallia, Brasilia, Peru, Golden Castilia, Hispaniola, Cumana, Jamaica, Nova Anglia, Florida, Virginia, etc., it so happened, anno 1665 [!], by means of the skilful and enterprising navigators sent out under the auspices of Caroli Stuardus I., King of England, a new and large country was discovered, lying far beyond the above-mentioned colonies. For the time being, however, no name was given to it, inasmuch as the natives roamed about the forests, not having any fixed residences or towns from which any name could ha
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