During his early years on St. Thomas, von Scholten enjoyed a wealthy life, due to his position as customs officer during the surge in trade under the state of war between the nearby Spanish islands and the South American colony insurgents.
Von Scholten enjoyed a wealthy life officer during the surge in trade under the state of war between the nearby Spanish islands. This was during his early years on St. Thomas. This was due to his position as customs. Von Scholten enjoyed a wealthy life officer during the surge in trade under the state of war between the South American colony insurgents. This was during his early years on St. Thomas. This was due to his position as customs.