Treaty of Hartford

The term Treaty of Hartford applies to three historic agreements negotiated at Hartford, Connecticut. The 1638 treaty divided the spoils of the Pequot War. The 1650 treaty defined a border between the Dutch New Amsterdam and English settlers in Connecticut. In the 1786 treaty New York and Massachusetts reached an agreement on their western land claims.

The 1650 treaty

In 1650 Peter Stuyvesant came to Hartford to negotiate a border with Edward Hopkins. The Dutch colony of New Amrsterdam was feeling increased pressure from the rising number of English colonists. He was ready to resign Connecticut land claims in order to get a breathing space on Long Island. They agreed on a line 50 Dutch miles west of the mouth of the Connecticut River. On Long Island, a line would be drawn south from the westernmost point of Oyster Bay, through modern Nassau County.

Related Topics:
Peter Stuyvesant - Edward Hopkins - Nassau County

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The treaty didn't really mean much. The Dutch West India Company refused to recognize it. The entire colony of New Amsterdam was conquered by the British in 1664. However, the border established between Connecticut and New York is still in effect, with some minor adjustements.

Related Topics:
Dutch West India Company - 1664

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