Monday, October 27, 2025

In exchange for a signing pen?

RULE NO 1: NO NAMES. ITS THE TIMES WE LIVE IN

The painting below: In 1626, Peter Minuit, representing the Dutch West India Company "acquired" Manhattan Island (present day New York city) from the Lenape native American people (Red Indians) for goods valued at about US$24 at the time.  The goods included glass beads, metal kettles, cloth, trinkets, tools, textiles and biscuits. The Lenape did not understand the European concept of selling land permanently.  

 


 

Conclusion: Maybe the Lenape Red Indians got more?