The old name appears as the place of embarkation of many of the immigrants into Ellis Island. It is recorded in the 'Commonwealth Instrument of Government, 1653[1] (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1653intrumentgovt.html)', which was adopted by Oliver Cromwell when he assumed the office of 'Lord Protector' in 1654.
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