I believe you may be correct. However, Herb was speaking about the colony of New Netherlands (New York). Slaves would seem to have been treated much better there, but then again, who would want to be a slave? Not me. Anyone on this board interested in being one is welcome to do my yard work. LOL. Strange thing is I've found those who have defended slavery, quoting the Bible, the ancient Greeks, etc, etc. But you know what? I've never found anybody who actually wanted to be one. Take Care.