Complex sentence: In due time he controlled 24 miles north and south of Fort Orange and twelve miles back on either side of the river.Rensselaerwyck was the largest and most successful patroonship in the colony.
Split into simpler sentences: In due time he controlled 24 miles north and south of Fort Orange and twelve miles back on either side of the river. Rensselaerswyck was the largest and most successful patroonship in the colony.