Episode 1 of 2
Arrival and Initial Negotiations
- When
- 1664
- Where
- Fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island
Nicolls arrived at Fort Amsterdam and sent Stuyvesant a letter offering lenient terms of surrender.
Upon arriving at Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island, Nicolls initiated diplomatic contact. He sent a letter to Director-General Peter Stuyvesant proposing lenient terms, beginning the process of peaceful capture of the colony.
Sources
- Conquest of New Netherland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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