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Janssen and Proot recommend a VOC station at the Cape
Leendert Janssen and Matthijs Proot submitted a report advocating a permanent refreshment station after their experience with the Nieuwe Haerlem survivors.
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diplomacy
Leendert Janssen and Matthijs Proot submitted a report advocating a permanent refreshment station after their experience with the Nieuwe Haerlem survivors.
Significance
The report helped shape the VOC decision to occupy Table Bay.
Why it matters
The report helped shape the VOC decision to occupy Table Bay.