De Nederlandse aanwezigheid in Noord-Amerika strekt zich uit over de periode 1609 tot 1664. In 1624 werd de kolonie Nieuw-Nederland gesticht. In 1667 deed de Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden bij de Vrede van Breda officieel afstand van deze kolonie. In 1673 werd de kolonie voor een korte periode heroverd, waarna in 1674 met de Vrede van Westminster een definitief einde kwam aan het Nederlandse bestuur.
De Nederlandse aanwezigheid in Noord-Amerika begon al voor de oprichting van de West-Indische Compagnie (WIC) in 1621. In opdracht van de VOC voer Henry Hudson in 1609 naar het Amerikaanse continent, op zoek naar een andere route naar Azië. De daaruit ontstane bonthandel met het Amerikaanse kustgebied leidde in 1614 tot de oprichting van de Nieuw-Nederland compagnie. Dit was een samenwerking tussen verschillende Amsterdamse handelshuizen. Deze werd in 1621 opgeheven en ging op in de WIC.
De in 1621 opgerichte WIC uit vijf kamers: Amsterdam, Zeeland, Maze, Stad en Lande en het Noorderkwartier. De Staten-Generaal verleende de nieuwe compagnie een octrooi voor 24 jaar. Het bestuur bestond uit de Heren XIX waarin de verschillende kamers vertegenwoordigd waren.
De permanente aanwezigheid van de WIC in Noord-Amerika begon in 1624 met de stichting van de nederzetting Nieuw-Amsterdam op het zuidelijke puntje van de plek die we nu kennen als New York of specifieker als Manhattan. In de eerste decennia bleef de omvang de kolonie en het aantal kolonisten beperkt en lag de nadruk op het belang van Nieuw-Amsterdam als handelspost. Vanaf de jaren 50 van de 17e eeuw nam het aantal kolonisten toe.
De belangrijkste andere koloniale macht in dit deel van de wereld waren de Engelsen, die zich zowel ten noorden als ten zuiden van de Nederlandse kolonie al hadden gevestigd.
Een groot aantal series in deze toegang betreffen series die gevormd zijn door de vertegenwoordigers van de WIC in de kolonie. Het bestuur van de kolonie bestond uit een gouverneur of directeur, die werd geassisteerd door een raad, de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland, en een secretaris/griffier. In de beginperiode van de kolonie waren de gouverneur en raad zowel de rechtsprekende, wetgevende als uitvoerende macht in de kolonie.
De griffier van de raad was verantwoordelijk voor het vastleggen en herkennen van officiële documenten die mogelijk in rechtszaken konden worden gebruikt. Samen met de directeur-generaal en andere raadsleden was hij ook lid van de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland, het belangrijkste bestuursorgaan in de kolonie. De Raad en de directeur-generaal ontwierpen en voerden wetten uit die verband hielden met het reilen en zeilen van de kolonie. De raad was ook een rechtsprekend orgaan, verantwoordelijk voor zaken die tot de doodstraf konden leiden. Het was het beroepsorgaan voor uitspraken van de schepenbanken in de kolonie en de lokale schepenbank voor Nieuw Amsterdam.
Met de groei van de kolonie kwam er behoefte aan een uitgebreider bestuurlijk en juridisch systeem. In 1647 werd de Raad van Negen ingesteld, een raad bestaande uit vooraanstaande kolonisten. Deze raad was verantwoordelijk voor arbitrage in zaken tussen kolonisten, bijvoorbeeld in zaken als conflicten over grondbezittingen en handelsrechten. Tegen beslissingen van de Raad van Negen kon beroep worden ingesteld bij de Raad van Nieuw-Nederland.
Vanaf 1653 kreeg Nieuw-Amsterdam stadsrechten. Dat betekende dat de Raad van Negen vervangen werd door een schout en een college van burgemeesters en schepenen. De Raad van Nieuw-Nederland werd hierna het hof van beroep voor beslissingen van de stad Nieuw-Amsterdam en de andere nederzettingen in de kolonie. Daarnaast concentreerde de Raad zich op het bestuur van de kolonie als geheel en de contacten met de aangrenzende Engelse, Franse en Zweedse kolonies.
De door de Raad gevormde stukken zijn in verschillende series te vinden. De belangrijkste serie zijn de minuten van de vergaderingen van de Raad tussen 1638 en 1665.
De WIC verleende op 10 april 1652 zelfbestuur aan fort Oranje en de nederzetting Beverwijck. Een
Raad van Justitie (schepenbank) werd opgericht met uitvoerende, wetgevende en rechtsprekende
taken binnen het aangewezen grondgebied. Deze bestuursraad hield verslagen bij van haar
zittingen, en beheerde documenten over verschillende transacties en interacties tussen leden van
de gemeenschap. De rechtshandelingen werden in aanwezigheid van de secretaris vastgelegd in
geschreven contracten met de handtekening van de contractpartijen.
Deze toegang bevat een belangrijke serie archivalia met betrekking tot de Nederlandse kolonien in het Carabisch gebied, Curaçao, Aruba en Bonaire. Het gaat hier tevens om de oudste archiefstukken met betrekking tot de Nederlandse aanwezigheid in dat deel van de wereld.
De inname van Curaçao door de WIC ten koste van een kleine Spaans garnizoen in 1634 had verschillende redenen. De WIC zocht een uitvalsbasis voor handel en de kaapvaart in dit gebied, ten opzichte van de belangrijkste concurrent Spanje. Ook zocht de WIC naar zout op de eilanden. Onder het gezag van Petrus Stuyvesant, die in 1642 tot gouverneur werd benoemd, werd Curaçao een belangrijk handelscentrum. Er werd ook volop handel gedreven tussen Nieuw Nederland en Curaçao. Nieuw Nederland leverde bouwmaterialen aan de Carabische eilanden, vanaf Curaçao kwam er campechehout (grondstof voor verf) en slaven naar Nieuw Nederland. Vanaf Aruba kwamen er wilde paarden naar Nieuw Nederland en vanaf Bonaire kwam er zout voor de haringverwerking.
In 1645 werd Peter Stuyvesant door de WIC benoemd als gouverneur van Nieuw-Nederland. Bij vertrek uit Curaçao in 1644 nam hij het bestuursarchief mee.Het gevormde archief uit deze periode had daar volgens het herkomstbeginsel moeten blijven. Een aantal stukken zou Stuyvesant formeel moeten overgedragen aan de WIC. Stuyvesant liet echter afschriften maken van de stukken en nam zelf de originelen mee naar Nieuw Amsterdam. Afschriften die op Curaçao achterbleven of die aan de WIC werden overgedragen zijn verloren gegaan, de stukken die door Stuyvesant naar Nieuw Amsterdam werden meegenomen zijn daar bewaard gebleven.
Na de Engelse machtsovername in 1664 bleven er Nederlandse kolonisten actief in het lokale bestuur en in de lokale rechtspraak. Dit gebeurde weliswaar onder het gezag van de Engelse koloniale raad, gevestigd in New York, maar het Nederlands werd nog enige tijd gebruikt in de gevormde documenten.
Na de Britse verovering van de Nederlandse kolonie in 1664 kwam de WIC administratie in Engelse handen. In 1673 kwamen de archieven nog weer kort in Nederlandse handen om een jaar later definitief in Engelse handen te komen. De Engelse secretaris van de Colony of New York bleef de archieven uit de Nederlandse periode beheren, tot het begin van de Amerikaanse Onafhankelijkheidsoorlog in 1775. In deze periode verbleven de archieven in het huis van een lid van het New Yorkse stadsbestuur en werden ze bijna vernietigd terwijl ze aan boord lagen van een Brits schip in de haven van New York. In 1776 werden de archieven op last van het New Yorkse Provincial Congress verplaatst naar Kingston, de eerste hoofdstad van de staat New York. Aan het einde van de oorlog keerden de archieven terug in New York. Toen Albany in 1797 de hoofdstad werd van de staat New York werden de archieven naar deze stad verplaatst en vielen ze onder het beheer van de Secretary of State. Rond 1850 werd Dr. E. B. O’Callaghan gevraagd om de Nederlandse archivalia te reorganiseren. Van de oorspronkelijke 46 ingebonden delen met Nederlandse documenten werden 22 nieuwe ingebonden delen gemaakt. Er werd daarbij een onderscheid gemaakt tussen verschillende documenttypes en de documenten werden chronologisch geordend. In 1881 werden deze 22 delen overgedragen aan de Manuscripts Division van de New York State Library in Albany. In 1911 werd het gebouw van de New York State Library vernietigd in een brand, maar het grootste deel van de Nederlandse archivalia werd daarbij gered.
De in de 19e eeuw aangebrachte ordening is niet meer wezenlijk veranderd. In de jaren ’80 van de twintigste eeuw zijn alleen de archivalia die gevormd zijn in Curaçao afgescheiden in een aparte serie. Zodoende werd het onderscheid tussen in Nieuw Nederland gevormde archivalia en Nederlandstalige archivalia duidelijker gemaakt. In deze toegang vind u wel alle archieven die in beide categorieën vallen.
Iedere beschreven serie bestaat uit een oorspronkelijke toegang van de New York State Archives. Het door de New York State Archives toegekende toegangsnummer wordt genoemd aan het einde van de serietitel.
A New Netherland Provincial Secretary Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1642/1660 (A0270)
De in deze serie beschreven stukken van de secretaris voor de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland betreffen de taakuitvoering in civiele en strafrechtelijke zaken. Daarbinnen zijn stukken te onderscheiden over het bezit van grond en huizen, over commerciele overeenkomsten maar ook privaatrechtelijke zaken zoals huwelijkscontracten, erfenissen etc. Voor een overzicht van alle typen stukken en de vertalingen uit het Engels, zie de verklarende woordenlijst.
B New Netherland Council Dutch Colonial Council Minutes, 1638/1665 (A1809)
De minuten van de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland geven een indruk van civiele en strafrechtelijke zaken waar de raad zich mee bezig hield, maar ook van alle uitvoerende en wetgevende taken. In de minuten zijn alle mogelijke zaken uit de andere series geregistreerd. In die zin fungeren de minuten als toegang op de andere, door de Raad gevormde, series. Ook zijn de minuten een goede bron voor zaken die de hele kolonie betreffen, zoals het economische beleid en de verdediging van de kolonie tegenover concurrenten in dit deel van de wereld.
C New Netherland Council Dutch Colonial Administrative Correspondence, 1646/1664 (A1810)
Deze serie betreft de correspondentie van Petrus Stuyvesant gedurende zijn tijd als directeur-generaal van Nieuw Nederland tussen 1647 en 1664. Het betreft met name ingekomen brieven van de Heren XIX van de WIC en van de gouverneuren van aangrenzende kolonien. De meeste brieven gaan dan ook over de militaire positie van de kolonie en de handel in Amerika en in het Caribisch gebied. Helaas is de uitgaande correspondentie van Stuyvesant niet in deze serie te vinden.
D New Netherland Council Dutch Colonial Ordinances, 1647/1658 (A1875)
Deze serie bevat door de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland uitgevaardigde ordonnanties. In deze ordonnanties werd het te voeren beleid vastgelegd voor de verschillende nederzettingen in de kolonie. Ze bevatten wetten en richtlijnen over alle mogelijke aspecten van het dagelijkse leven en de handel in de kolonie. Bijvoorbeeld voorschriften over de scheepvaart, grondbezit, tabak, alcohol, het huwelijk etc.
E New Netherland Council Writs of Appeal, 1658/1663 (A1877)
Tegen rechterlijke uitspraken van de lokale schepenbanken in de kolonie kon in beroep worden gegaan bij de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland. Deze in de serie omschreven stukken bevatten de oproepen aan de vertegenwoordigers van de lagere schepenbanken en de burger in kwestie om voor de Raad te verschijnen.
Lokale schepenbanken waren er in deze periode te vinden in Nieuw Amsterdam, Oostdurp, Heemstede, Nieuw Amstel, Wiltwyk, Vlissingen en Fort Oranje. De beslissingen van de Raad in deze zaken zijn terug te vinden in de minuten van de Raad, serie B.
F New Netherland Council Dutch Delaware River Settlement Administrative Records, 1646/1664 (A1878)
Deze serie bevat stukken die in de Delaware regio zijn gevormd en gezonden werden aan de Raad voor Nieuw-Nederland in Nieuw Amsterdam. Het gaat vooral om de controle over dit gebied in verhouding tot de kolonie Nieuw-Zweden, zoals de verovering van deze kolonie door Stuyvesant in 1655. De serie bevat ook brieven van Jean Paul Pacquet, vicedirecteur van het gebied aan de South (Delaware) rivier tot 1657, brieven van Jacob Alrichs, de gouverneur van de nederzetting Nieuw Amstel en van Willem Beeckman, vicedirecteur van het gebied aan de South (Delaware) rivier tussen 1659 en 1664.
G New Netherland Council Dutch Colonial Patents and Deeds, 1630/1664 (A1880)
Deze serie bestaat uit afschriften of minuten van de zogenaamde land patents, het toewijzen van specifiek omschreven stukken land aan kolonisten door het koloniale bestuur. Deze mochten vervolgens vrijelijk over het land beschikken. Deze serie bevat ook Indian deeds, stukken die de verkoop van gronden van de inheemse bevolking aan de WIC of aan de patronen documenteren. De stukken betreffen de periode 1630-1649, 1651, 1654-1661 en 1664. De vorm van deze stukken varieert in deze tijdsperiode, tussen 1638 en 1647 gaat het om volledige afschriften of minuten van de originele uitgaande stukken. Later in de tijd gaat het om verkorte afschriften van de originele stukken.
H New Netherland Council Dutch Colonial Administrative Records, 1673/1674 (A1881)
Deze kleine serie bevat stukken die gevormd zijn tijdens de kortdurende Nederlandse terugkeer in de jaren 1673 en 1674 door Anthony Colve, de Nederlandse directeur-generaal van Engelse afkomst.
I New Netherland Council Dutch Colonial Land Deeds, 1652/1653 (A1882)
Deze kleine serie stukken zijn gevormd door de provinciale secretaris in de jaren 1652 en 1653 en bevatten stukken met betrekking tot land transacties, zoals de verkoop en uitgifte van gronden door het koloniale bestuur. Vergelijkbare stukken zijn te vinden in de series 0270 en 1880.
J Fort Orange Settlement Administrative Records, 1656/1660 (A1876)
De stukken in deze serie geven een indruk van het leven van de Nederlandse gemeenschap in Beverwijck en omgeving, het grondgebied van het huidige Albany (New York). De meerderheid van de documenten betreft vastgoedtransacties, zoals overschrijvingen van eigendom van de ene persoon naar de ander, verkoopvoorwaarden, veilingsvoorwaarden, kwijtscheldingen van vorderingen. De documenten bevatten ook schuldbekentenissen, boedelinventarissen, bevelschriften en volmachten. Deze documenten zijn ondertekend en konden gebruikt worden tijdens rechtshandelingen. Bestuurders die de stukken ondertekenden in deze serie zijn de volgende personen: Joannes
Dijckman, vice-directeur en bewindhebber van Fort Oranje van 10 april 1652 tot juni 1655; Johan de Deckere, tijdelijk vice-directeur van Fort Oranje van juli 1655 tot juli 1656; Johannes la Montagne, vice-directeur en bewindhebber van Fort Oranje van 28 september 1656 tot 24 oktober 1664; en Dirck van Schelluyne, die notaris was in Beverwijck vanaf 1660 en griffier van Albany van 10 september 1665 tot 9 augustus 1668.
K New Netherland Council Curaçao Records, 1640/1665 (A1883)
Deze serie bevat stukken van Petrus Stuyvesant als gouverneur van Curaçao tussen 1643 en 1644 en stukken van zijn bezoek in 1655 aan Curaçao , als directeur-generaal van Nieuw Nederland en de Carabische eilanden. De stukken uit de eerste periode betreffen correspondentie tussen de Heren XIX en Stuvyesant over het bestuur op Curaçao , de stukken uit de twee periode betreffen correspondentie tussen Stuyvesant, vicedirecteur Matthias Beck en de Heren XIX. Daarnaast zijn er allerlei stukken te vinden met betrekking tot de scheepvaart en de handel tussen Nederland, Nieuw Nederland en Curaçao .
L New York Colony Council British Delaware River Settlement Administrative Records, 1664/1682 (A1879)
Deze serie bevat stukken die in Delaware regio zijn gevormd na de Engelse machtsovername in 1664. Na deze machtsovername bleven de Nederlandse bestuurders nog lange tijd verantwoordelijk voor civiele rechtspraak in dit gebied, zij het onder Engels bestuur. Hierdoor bevinden zich ook Nederlandstalige documenten in deze serie. Het is niet mogelijk om uit de omschrijvingen op te maken welke documenten dit precies zijn. In het algemeen gaat het in deze serie om correspondentie tussen deze regio en het centrale gezag in New York.
De omschrijvingen van de stukken zijn niet vertaald vanuit het Engels naar het Nederlands. De oorspronkelijke Nederlandse namen zijn in de Engelstalige omschrijvingen al zoveel mogelijk gebruikt. Wel is er een lijst opgenomen met vertalingen en omschrijvingen van veelgebruikte termen en aanduidingen in deze toegang.
Veel van de gebruikte Engelstalige termen in deze toegang betreffen vroegmoderne juridische begrippen. Het is belangrijk om te bedenken dat sommige termen nog steeds gebruikt worden, maar in de vroegmoderne tijd een andere of bredere betekenis hadden.
Actions of debt: Schuld
Adoption: Adoptie van een kind
Affidavit: Beëdigde verklaring
Allotment: Verdeling of uitgifte van gronden
Antenuptial agreement: Huwelijkse voorwaarden
Minute: Een vastgesteld geschrift
Sundry: Diverse
Ordinance: Verordening
Resolution: Besluit van bestuursorgaan
Appointment: Benoeming
Interrogatories: Lijst met vragen in een civiele zaak
Examination: Onderzoek
Judgments: Oordeel
Propositions: Voorstel
Affidavit: Beëdigde verklaring
Petition: Verzoekschrift
Order: Bevel
1624 / Adriaen Jorisz. Thienpont
1624 / Cornelis Jacobsz. May
1625–1626 / Willem Verhulst
1626–1632 / Pieter Minuit
1632–1633 / Bastiaen Jansz. Krol
1633–1638 / Wouter van Twiller
1638–1647 / Willem Kieft
1647–1664 / Petrus Stuyvesant
1664–1668 / Richard Nicolls (eerste Engelse gouverneur na overgave in 1664)
1668–1673 / Francis Lovelace (tweede Engelse gouverneur na overgave in 1664)
1673 / Cornelis Evertsen de Jongste en Jacob Benckes (Nederlandse herovering)
1673-1674 / Anthony Colve
1674-1680 / Edmund Andros (eerste Engelse gouverneur van New York na de Vrede van Westminster)
Heijer, H.J. den, Geschiedenis van de WIC, Zutphen 1994.
Jacobs, J. Een zegenrijk gewest : Nieuw-Nederland in de zeventiende eeuw, Amsterdam 1999. Beschikbaar in de studiezaal, vindplaats S 33 17
Jacobs, J., Dutch Colonial Fortifications in North America 1614-1676, Amsterdam 2015.
Jacobs, J., The colony of New Netherland. A Dutch settlement in the Seventeenth-Century America, Ithaca 2009.
Venema, J., Beverwijck. A Dutch Village On The American Frontier, 1652-1664, New York 2003.
A Guide To Dutch Manuscripts in United States Repositories: https://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/research/online-publications/guide-to-dutch-manuscripts-in-united-states-repositories-relating-to-new-netherland/
Een uitgebreid bibliografisch overzicht met publicaties over het Nederlandse koloniale verleden in de Verenigde Staten is ook te vinden op de website van het New Netherland Institute: https://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/research/new-netherland-bibliography/
De originele stukken bevinden zich in de New York State Archives, Albany (NY). Per inventarisnummer is een link opgenomen naar een scan van het origineel, te vinden op de website van de New York State Archives.
Transcripties en/of volledige Engelstalige vertalingen van de stukken zijn ook verschenen in de serie: New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch / New Netherland Documents.
Deze toegang is een bewerking van de oorspronkelijke toegangen, gemaakt door de New York State Archives. Naar aanleiding van de digitalisering van deze stukken en in het kader van het GCE programma is besloten om deze toegangen ook via de website van het Nationaal Archief aan te bieden. Er is daarbij gekozen voor het samenvoegen van de diverse toegangen in een verzameltoegang. Daarbij is een nieuwe, Nederlandstalige inleiding geschreven op het archiefmateriaal. De omschrijvingen van de archiefstukken zijn niet vertaald. Dit zijn dus de omschrijvingen zoals die ook in de originele toegangen van de New York State Archives gebruikt worden.
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Het archief van de Oude Westindische Compagnie ( archiefinventaris 1.05.01.01) is een belangrijke bron voor aanvullend onderzoek.
De resoluties en registers van uitgaande stukken van de Heren XIX , de kamer Amsterdam en de kamer Zeeland bevatten soms gegevens over Nieuw-Nederland. De resoluties zijn echter bij lange na niet compleet. Sommige bevinden zich in andere collecties.
Daarnaast wordt u verwezen naar het archief van de Staten-Generaal (archiefinventaris 1.01.02), en dan vooral naar de liassen WIC en loketkast WIC en naar de archieven van de Staten van Holland (toegang 3.01.04.01). Gegevens over Nieuw-Nederland (o.a. Manhattan) zijn slechts zeer spaarzaam in deze archieven te vinden (hoofdzakelijk in bewaard gebleven resoluties). Voor nog meer gegevens over Nieuw-Nederland (Manhattan) wordt u verwezen naar archiefcollecties in de staat New York, via http://www.archives.nysed.gov/, waarvan een groot deel is gepubliceerd en in het Engels is vertaald. Ook de archieven van de stad New York bevatten veel relevante documenten, zie https://www1.nyc.gov/site/records/about/municipal-archives.page.
Daarnaast zijn er veel gegevens te vinden in enkele archieven van het Stadsarchief Amsterdam, met name het notarieel archief, het archief van de classis Amsterdam en het archief van het stadsbestuur.
Bonds of Govert Lovekermans and Dirck Corsen Stam, for certain goods received per ship King David. [1642]
Bonds of Govert Lovekermans and Dirck Corsen Stam, for certain goods received per ship King David. [1642]
Will of Jan Bartram. [1642]
Adoption by Peter Wolphertsen of Aeltje Petersen, as his child and heir. [1642]
Draft on Kiliaen van Rensselaer, of Amsterdam, in favor of Job Arentsen, skipper of the King David, for the passage money of Anthony de Hooges, Jan Verbeecq and family, and others, who arrived at Manhattans, 29 Nov. last. [1642]
Power of attorney. Rev. Everardus Bogardus to Wouter van Twiller, to collect from Jacobus van Curler the amount of a certain note, date Sept. 28, 1641. [1642]
Lease. Andries Hudde to John Underhill of a house and plantation situate on the Flatland, near Keskaechqueren, Long Island. [1642]
Bill of sale. Isaac Allerton to Govert Loockerman of the yacht Hope. [1642]
Contract. Jan Teunissen to build a house for Adam Roelantsen. [1642]
Contract. James Camers to build a house for Nicholas Willemsen Booth, on his tobacco plantation. [1642]
Contract. Peter Cornelissen and Abraham Clock, to build a house and barn for Abraham Winckelman. [1642]
Bill of sale. Abraham Petersen to Jacob Barens, of all the grain sown on bouweries No. 5 and 6. [1642]
Stipulation. Nicholas Sloper to fulfill the contract which George Baxter entered into with Jan Schepmoes [see Vol. I., 264]. [1642]
Exemplification of a certificate of good character given to lieut. commander Bertram, by the governor and council of Curaçao. [1642]
Declaration. Herman Rumschut and Albert Cornelissen, respecting certain words between Jacob Bouwensen and Johannes Winckelman. [1642]
Will of Barent Dircksen of Noorden and Lysbjet Dirckx, his wife. [1642]
Declaration. Tobias Tonisen, that Jacques Bentyn had said that certain stolen hogs had been eaten in Abraham Ryken's house. [1642]
Power of attorney. Jan Cant to Maryn Adriaensen to act for him in his absence.
Declaration. William Frederick and others, of what occurred at Armepperal, when Tobias Pietersen Teunissen left the ensign (van Dyck) and other soldiers. [1642]
Power of attorney. David Provoost to Claes van Elslant, to reside on and manage his plantation and other affairs. [1642]
Declaration. Jan Francen, that Abraham Planck tore down a placard posted on the gate of fort Amsterdam. [1642]
Charter party of William Dircks, skipper, about to sail to St. Christophers. [1642]
Contract. Thomas Chambers, to build a house for Jan Schepmoes. [1642]
Declaration. Dirck Hartoogsen, respecting a quarrel between serjeant Jacobsen and his wife. [1642]
Contract. John and Richard Ogden, of Stamford, to build a stone church at New Amsterdam, 72 ft. long, by 52 ft. broad, and 16 ft. high, above the ground, for 2,500 guilders.
Lease of Domine's hook from Rev. Everardus Bogardus to Robert Bello and Marck Menloff.
Discharge by Lambert Cornelissen, for his share of his mother's estate. [1642]
Declaration. Hugh Duxdall and Michael Chattarton, that Jan Haes called Nicholas Tennor a rogue and a villain.
Deed. Surgeon Harman Meindertsen van den Bogaert to James Smith of a house and plantation heretofore occupied by Claes Cornelissen Swits, deceased. [1642]
Note. Jacob Bouwens to Mr. Winckelman for 90 carolus guilders. [1642]
Declaration. Annetje Jans, widow of Roelof Jansen of Masterland, deceased, as to the provision she made in March, 1638, for her children by said Jansen, previous to her marriage with the rev. Everardus Bogardus. [1642]
Lease. Burgher Joris to William Barentsen and Robert Edens of his land and stock on Long island. [1642]
Will of Peter Jacobsen and Gysje Pietersen of Fort Orange. [1642]
Marriage contract. Cathrina Lysinck, widow of. Jan Bartram, lieut.-commander at Curaçao, and Peter Jurgens [see p. 3, supra]. [1642]
Power of attorney. Peter Jurgen to Elias de Raet to receive money due the late lieut. Bartram by the W. I. Company. [1642]
Power of attorney from Peter Jurgen. To receive money due him from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1642]
Declaration of Andries Jansen respecting an agreement between Mr. Moyer and Hans Hansen about the building of a yawl. [1642]
Power of attorney from Abraham Jacobsen. To receive certain money from the orphan masters of Amsterdam. [1642]
Declaration. Peter Jansen, surgeon, as to an assault committed on ensign van Dyck by Gerrit Dircksen, skipper. [1642]
Power of attorney. Arent Corsen to Govert Loockermans to receive certain moneys from David Provoost. [1642]
Power of attorney. Surgeon Myndertsen van den Bogaert, husband of Jelisje Claes, to Symon Jansen Schouw, his brother-in-law, to receive certain rents in Zealand. [1642]
Power of attorney. Frans Joosten of Bruges, to Teunis Cray, to receive money due him by the owners of the privateer La Garce for negroes, &c. [1642]
Power of attorney. Edward Agard of London, soldier, to William Barle of Middlesex, also a soldier, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1642]
Deed. Adam Roelantsen to Elderich Klein, of a house occupied by the company's negroes, and the produce of a garden. [1642]
Lease. Rev. Everardus Bogardus to Roger Barton of land on the North river. [1642]
Declaration. Jacob and Jan Jansen and others respecting stolen money. [1642]
Declaration. Jan Pietersen respecting the delivery of logs to Lambert Claessen. [1642]
Power of attorney. Director Kieft to Dirck Niesen of Amsterdam, to receive from Baltazar Cramer of Dublin, merchant, certain moneys furnished his son in France, &c. [1642]
Declaration. Claes Carstensen that he was thrown out of a boat on his way to the ship Woodyard. [1642]
Lease. Barent Dircksen to Bout Fransen of the bouwery called Walensteyn. [1642]
Declaration. Andries Hudde that Nicholas Willemsen Boot obtained goods from the public store to send to Virginia on his account. [1642]
Report of referees as to improvements made on Varckens island by Jan Claessen Alteras. [1642]
Declaration. Catalina Trico and Sarah Rapalje, respecting the conduct of Tryn Jonas, midwife, when sent for to attend said Trico. [1642]
Power of attorney. Michael Keyser to Fokeltje Willems, wife of Jacob Jacobsen Roy, to receive money due him by the W. I. Co., at Amsterdam. [1642]
Power of attorney. John Jenny to Isaac Allerton to collect money due him. [1642]
Power of attorney. John Jenney to Thomas Atkinson. [1642]
Bill of sale. Dirck Corssen Stam, to Maryn Adriaensen, of a yacht. [1642]
Note of Abraham Planck, in favor of ------. [1642]
Power of attorney. Jan Jansen to Wyntje Pieters, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1642]
Power of attorney. Jan Willemsen Schut to Maurits Jansen, to receive sundry articles for him. [1642]
Power of attorney. From ........ to Stephen ........, to collect his wife's inheritance in Holland. [1642]
Power of attorney. Abram Greveraedt to Gysbert Opdyc, to collect money due him. [1642]
Agreement of ............ as servant man to Mr. LaMontagne. [1642]
Note. Job Aertsen in favor of John Klasen Damen.
Deed. Maryn Adriaensen to Jan Jansen Damen, of a piece of land in the Smith's valley, New Amsterdam, with receipt for purchase money. [1642]
Substitution of ensign Hendrick van Dyck as attorney of Peter Verlet and Co. [1642]
Bond. Thomas Backster as security for a debt due by John Brent. [1642]
Settlement on her children by Jannetje Martens, widow of Jan Thomassen Mingael, of their paternal estate. [1642]
Bill of sale of two oxen to Christopher Foster, of Long island. [1642]
Lease. Rev. Everardus Bogardus to Richard Fowles, of his bouwery and farm house. [1642]
Declaration. Pierre Pia and Jean Ceno Abius St. Germain, that they heard a gun fired by an Englishman in the maize land, at Mereyckkawickingh, and saw a hog shot. [1642]
Deed. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, to William Adriaensen, cooper, of his dwelling house and brewery. [1642]
Contract. Walter Davel to fence Tonis Cray's plantation. [1642]
Indenture of Gillis Janse, as farm servant to Cornelis Claesen. [1642]
Contract. Jurian Hendricksen, of Osnaburgh, to build a house for director Kieft, at the Otterspoor. [1642]
Bill of sale from Cornelis van Tienhoven, to Juriaen Hendricks, of a horse for 200 guilders. [1642]
Power of attorney. Tymen Jansen, ship carpenter, to George Grace, to receive certain tobacco for him in Virginia. [1642]
Report of Isaac Allerton and Hendrick van Dyck, referees in the case of Mr. Bentyn and Goodman Messinghjour. [1642]
Declaration. Adriaen Clasen Swits, that the beer he got at Jan Snedeker's was found of short measure. [1642]
Note. Gerrit Doman to the deacons at Fort Amsterdam. [1642];Note. Gerrit Doman to Hendriek van Dyck, for 50 carolus guilders. [1642]
Report of referees on a claim of Nicholas Boot, against Michel Picel, for clearing land. [1643]
Note of Bout Francen in favor of ----. [1643]
Jan. 23. Note. Thomas Hall, tobacco planter, to Maryn Adriaensen, for 1,000 carolus guilders, the purchase-money of a plantation on Manhattan island on the North river, heretofore occupied by Hans Hanssen. [1643]
Bond. Francis Lesly and John Seals, to Maryn Adriansen, as sureties for money due by Thomas Hall for the above plantation. [1643]
Deed. Cornelis Dircksen to William Tomassen, for a house, garden and 16 or 17 morgens of land, together with the Ferry, on Long Island. [1643]
Lease. Director Kieft to Philip Gerritsen of the company's house (tavern), rent 300 guilders, with the right to retail the company's wine and brandy, on which he is to be allowed a profit of six stivers the can, a well and brew house to be erected in the rear. [1643]
Lease. Aeltje Jans to Martin Menlooff and Thomas Foster, of her plantation. [1643]
Declaration. Robert Penoyer, respecting an attempt made on the life of director Kieft, by Maryn Adriaensen. [1643]
Release of Jan Jansen Damen, as security for Maryn Adriaensen, for the purchase-money of a house and plantation on the island of Manhattan. [1643]
Power of attorney. David Provoost to Gillis Jansen Verbrugge, to receive an inheritance accruing to his wife by the decease of her uncle in France. [1643]
Terms upon which Jochim Kiersted agrees to pay Jan Jansen Damen for a piece of armozine. [1643]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Jansen to Gillis Petersen, to act for him in his absence, and to deliver a house he sold to William the cooper, but not to do anything without the consent of his (Jansen's) wife. [1643]
Deed. Jan Petersen and Abraham Ryken, to Michel Picet, of a house on Manhattan island, next door to Master Heyl. [1643]
Lease. Reindert Jansen to John Lock and Jan Petersen, of a plantation on Long island. [1643]
Complaint. Peter van der Linde, Barent Dircksen and Teunis Cray, against Nicolaes Sloper's dog, which roves the woods and kills their goats. [1643]
Declaration. Philip Geraerdy, respecting a wound he received at night, from Jan Jansen Damen, after conducting him home. [1643]
Certificate of surgeon Kierstede, as to the nature of Philip Geraerdy's wound. [1643]
Declaration. Corporal Thomas Broen, that Dirck Cornelissen took his (Broen's) hat whilst on guard, and nailed it on a post before his door. [1643]
Deed. Lourens Cornelissen to Frederick Lubbertsen, of his house in the Smith's valley. [1643]
Receipt of Frederick Lubbertsen for the house aforesaid, on condition that Cornelissen deliver therewith stone enough to build an oven capable of baking a skepel and a half of wheat. [1643]
Settlement by Gertruyd Jacobs on her children, of their portion of their father's estate, she being about to marry Roeloff Jansen Haes, from Norway. [1643]
Bond. Jan Jansen Damen and Cornelis van Tienhoven, as sureties for a debt due by Abraham Planck to the W. I. Company. [1643]
Mortgage. Abraham Planck to Jan Damen and Cornelis van Tienhoven, of Paulus Hook, as collateral security for the payment of the above debt. [1643]
Note. William Wells and others, in favor of director Kieft. [1643]
Lease. Abraham Planck to Cornelis Arissen, of Paulus Hook, with the house and garden thereunto belonging. [1643]
Affidavit. Samuel Chandelaer, that he heard Hendrick the tailor say: The kivit (meaning the director), ought to be packed off to Holland in the Peacock, with a letter of recommendation to Master Gerrit (the public executioner), and a pound flemish, so that he may give him a nobleman's death. [1643]
Inventory of the personal property of Feuntje Jeuriaens, widow of Jonas Bronc, residing at Emaus. [1643]
List of the debts of Jacob Jacobsen Roy. [1643]
Lease. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Cornelis Jacobsen Stille, of his bouwery in the Smith's valley, on the island of Manhattan. [1643]
Declaration. Respecting the circumstances attending the killing of Dirck Straatemaker and his wife, by Indians, at Pavonia. [1643]
Deed. Albert Cuyn to Isaac Allerton and Govert Loockermans, of a house and two lots. [1643]
Will of Jacob Jacobsen Roy, gunner. [1643]
Deed from Laurens Cornelissen to Frederick Lubbertsen of his house and lot in the Smith's valley. [Incomplete] [1643]
Receipt of Lourens Cornelis for 1,000 guilders from Fredrick Lubbertsen in part payment of a house in Smith's Valley. [1643]
Lease. Johannes la Montagne to Bout Francen, of the bouwery called Vredendael, (with). [1643]
Inventory of the effects delivered by Mr. la Montagne to Bout Francen. [1643];Surrender by Bout Francen of his lease of said bouwery. [1643]
Surrender by Bout Francen of his lease of said bouwery. [1643]
Note. Evert Pels to Jan Jansen Damen for the sum of 190 guilders 19 stivers. [1643]
Power of attorney from [ ] van Vechten to Hendrick Kip. [incomplete and canceled]
Contract. Wolphert Nys to serve Evert Pels for 2 years. [1643]
Indenture. Albert Cornelissen to Cosyn Gerritsen wheelwright. [1643]
Lease. Arent van Curler, secretary of Rensselaerswyck, to Thomas Spicer, of a bouwery with house, barn, tobacco house, &c., (with). [1643]
Inventory of what Mr. Van Curler delivered to Mr. Spicer.
Lease. Abraham Ryken to William Hutchinson, of his land on Long island, adjoining Remmert Jansen. [1643]
Declaration. Cornelis Leendertsen and others, as to the tare of an empty sugar box. [1643]
Marriage contract. Brant Peelen and Maritje Peters, widow of Claes Sybrantsen. [1643]
Contract of William Robbertson to build a house for Tymen Jansen. [1643]
Lease. Isaac de Foreest to John Denton, of his plantation. [1643]
Deed. Jan Francen to Jan Jacobsen of a house and plantation on the island of Manhattan. [1643]
Note. Hendrick Huygen, commissary of the crown of Sweden, in favor of William Turck for 210½ beavers. [1643]
Declaration. Cornelis Piters as to his good treatment while in the service of David Pietersen (de Vries). [1643]
Declarations. Tomas Bacxter and Willem Harmen respecting an altercation between Ridder Evertsen and Abel Reddenhasen. [1643]
Contract. Jan Karstensen to serve Remmert Jansen, as blacksmith. [1643]
Appointment of Benjamin Pauwely, Thomas Hall and Richard Lots as curators of the estate of Francis Lesle, dec'd. [1643]
Declaration. Dirck Bakker and others that Peter van der Linde's hogs had destroyed the maize crop, and garden stuff of Teunis Cray. [1643]
Lease. Michel Picet to Teunis Cray of a house near fort Amsterdam, on Manhattan island. [1643]
Power of attorney. Wybrant Harmansen to Warnaer Francen to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1643]
Lease. Adriaen Pietersen to Peter Colet of a house and plantation on Manhattan island. [1643]
Declaration. Hendrick Pietersen and Adriaen Reyniersen, smith, respecting a conversation between Thomas Teunissen and Martin Cruger about the price of beaver. [1643]
Inventory of personal property.
Receipt. David Pietersen de Vries for a power of attorney from Jacob Stoffelsen to collect money for him in Holland. [1643]
Note. William Albertsen Blawfelt and Anthony Crol, of the privateer La Garce, to Jacob Stoffelsen for 350 guilders disbursed for said vessel. [1643]
Power of attorney. Capt. Blawfelt to Jacob Stoffelsen, to act as he pleases in regard to a runaway negro wench. [1643]
Note. Jan Louwresen, curator, to Teunis Jansen, to collect certain moneys due the estate of William Coster. [1643]
Indenture. Robert Cooke by his guardian, Abraham Newman, to serve Arent van Curler for one year. [1643]
Declaration. George Grace that William Wyman, had stated that there was a promissory note of Capt. Foulke Brent in favor of Dirck Corssen, among the papers of Thomas Oldens, of Virginia. [1643]
Power of attorney. Dirck Cornelissen to Wouter van Twiller, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1643]
Declaration. Richard Aestin, Ambrose Love, (?) and Richard Stout that the crew of the Seven Stars and of the privateer, landed at the farm of Anthony Jansen of Salee, in the Bay, and took off 200 pumpkins, and would have carried away a lot of hogs from Coney island had they not learned that they belonged to Lady Moody. [1643]
Contract. Thomas Farel of Bristol, England, to serve Thomas Hall for two years. [1643]
Power of attorney. Abraham Jacobsen to Hendrick Jansen, to receive from the orphan masters at Amsterdam, an inheritance left his wife by her father. [1643]
Declaration. Jan Warrensen and Hans Nelisen, soldiers, respecting an attack made by Indians at the colonie of Achter Col. [1643]
Receipt of Johannes Winckleman, agent of Myndert Myndertsen van Keren, proprietor of the colonie at Achter Col, for 116 guilders, disbursed in Feb. 1642, for wintering cattle in the Bay. [1643]
Note. Johannes Winckleman, agent, to Jan Jansen Damen, for 43 guilders 15 stivers. [1643]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Jansen Coele, agent, to the director and council of New Netherland, to remove all the remaining property from the colonie at Achter Col, and to take care of the same. [1643]
Receipt of Albert Cornelissen for the sum of 135 guilders, paid by Cornelis Jansen Coele, on account of the proprietors of the colonie at Achter Col. [1643]
Receipt of Capt. Evertsen for a case of goods delivered him by Oloff Stevensen van Cortland, public storekeeper, and which he was obliged to throw overboard in a gale of wind. [1643]
Declaration. Peter Cock and Roelof Jansen Haes, that the colonie at Achter Col has been destroyed by Indians, who swarm in that district, and burn and slay whatever they come across. [1643]
Petition of Jan de Visser to be discharged from Mr. La Montagne's service. [1643]
Power of attorney. Richard Rely, of London, to Jeremias la Croix, to receive money from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1643]
Will of Peter Bronc. [1643]
Invoice of provisions furnished to the ship Real from the public store. [1643]
Note. Joannes Winckleman, agent of Meindert Meindertsen van Keren, to Philip Gerritsen, of the city tavern, Manhattans, for 132 guilders 4 stivers, for board, &c., for the people of the colonie of Achter Col. [1643]
Deed. Harck Sybesen to Barent Dircksen, of a house and lot on the Manhattans. [1643]
Declaration. Claes van Elslant and Cosyn Gerritsen that they saw a herd of cattle which were driven into the swamp near Old John's plantation on the Manhattans, sink over their backs in the marsh. [1643]
Receipt of William Turck for moneys received from Philip Geraerdy. [1643]
Declaration. Jan van Ditmars and Cornelis Jacobsen, respecting leather lost by Lawrence Duits. [1643]
Receipt. William Turck for moneys had from Jan Damen on account of Peter Gabri and Conrad Coyman. [1643]
Attachment by Johannes Winckleman of the power of attorney given by Cornelis Jansen Coelen to the director and council of New Netherland in the name Myndert Myndertsen van Keren. [1643]
Note. Maurits van Broeckhuysen to Jan Jansen Damen for 28 guilders. [1643]
Power of Attorney. Philip Gerritsen to William Turck, to collect the amount of a certain note from Meindert Meindertsen, or the patroons of the colonie of Achter Col. [1643]
Note. Johannes Winckelman, agent to Dirck Cornelissen, for 25 guilders for building a chimney in the colonie of Achter Col. [1643]
Inventory of property belonging to Hans Nelissen, dec'd. [1643]
Note. Tennis Nyssen in favor of Cornelis Dircksen Hoogland, for 400 carolus guilders for cows. [1643]
Declaration of Evert Cornelissen regarding the ownership of property left him by his brother Laurens Cornelissen. [1643]
Power of attorney. Gerrit Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven), husband of Aeltje Cornelissen, daughter of Cornelis Lambertsen Cool, to Andries Hudde to collect his wife's share of her father's estate from Aeltje Brackhoengie, her mother. [1643]
Protest. Director and council against Cornelis van der Huyghens, fiscal and sheriff of New Netherland, for neglect of duty. [1644]
End sheet of part 1 of volume 2, the Register of the Provincial Secretary. [1642]
Partition agreement between Aeltje Brackhoengie, widow, and Gerrit Wolfertsen (van Couwenhoven) and Claes Jansen, her sons-in-law, respecting the estate of the late Cornelis Lamberts Cool, and land at Gouwanes. [1644]
Will of Hans Hendricx. [1644]
Declaration. Michel Tadens, respecting the fight with knives, between Hans Hendricks, servant of Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter), and Jacob Hendricx, of Dort, in which the former was wounded. [1644]
Declaration. Jan Jacobsen on the fight with knives, between Hans Hendricks, servant of Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter), and Jacob Hendricx, of Dort, in which the former was wounded. [1644]
Declaration. Cornelis Willemsen and Laurens Pietersen and others on the fight with knives, between Hans Hendricks, servant of Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter), and Jacob Hendricx, of Dort, in which the former was wounded. [1644]
Declaration. Olof Stevensen (van Cortland) and Gysbert Opdyck as to a statement of Lambert van Valckenborch, respecting property of Peter Livesen, dec'd. [1644]
Declaration. Surgeon van den Bogaert and William de Key, respecting an assault committed by Black John on Ensign van Dyck. [1644]
Declaration. Peter van de Linde, as to tracks in the snow near his plantation which he saw on his return from hunting deer on Manhattan island. [1644]
Declaration. Rem Jansen and Roeloff Jansen Haes, as to a debt claimed by Benedict Hendricx from Hellegondje Joris. [1644]
Protest. Director and council against Andries Rouloffsen, company's boatswain, and Tymen Jansen, ship carpenter, for neglect of duty.
Note. John Forbes to Claes Carstensen, for 150 guilders balance of the purchase-money of a plantation on Long Island.
Declaration. Marten Ael and other soldiers, that they had been sent away by Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter), from his house to the Manhattans. [1644]
Declaration. Egbert van Borsum and other skippers, exculpating Tymen Jansen from willful neglect of duty. [1644]
Declaration. Jan Pietersen alias Friend John, that Jan Snediger called Maritje Lives, an old w...e and receiver of thieves and rascals. [1644]
Declaration. Cornelis Cornelissen, Jan Hageman and other soldiers, that the Indians set fire to and destroyed the house of Jochem Petersen Kuyter, with a burning arrow, the flame of which was like that of brimstone, and that the English soldiers hid in the cellar all the time. [1644]
Protest. Cornelis van der Huyghens, fiscal of New Netherland, against Nicholas Coorn building a fort on Beeren island, on the North river, for Mr. van Rens[s]elaer. [1644];Counter protest. Nicolas Coorn, quartermaster of Renselaerssteyn, against Cornelis van der Huyghens, for forbidding him to build a fort on Beeren island, which is intended only to exclude the canker of freemen from the colonie of Renselaerswyck, and rejoinder of the fiscal. [1644]
Declaration. Councillor La Montagne, respecting the testamentary disposition of his property, made by Jan Manje, lying wounded at Stamford. [1644]
Declaration. Nicholas Coorn, Hans Kierstede, Jan Jacobsen and Gysbert Opdyck, who, with the minister and their wives, had been invited to sup with Philip Gerritsen at the city tavern, respecting an outrageous attack made on the party by capt. John Underhill, lieut. George Baxter and other Englishmen. [1644]
Protest. Peter Wynkoop, supercargo of the ship The Arms of Renselaerwyck, against fiscal van der Huyghens, for discharging that vessel. [1644]
Answer of fiscal van der Huyghens to the above. [1644]
Contract of Carel Staets to serve Hendrick Petersen Brint in't water, for one year. [1644]
Receipt. Peter Wyncoop, for 18 kegs of gunpowder from fiscal van der Huyghens. [1644]
Note. Jan Haes to Steven Young for 70 guilders. [1644]
Protest. Fiscal van der Huyghens, against Govert Lockermans trading with the Indians at the South river.
Note. Thomas Badgehott, planter on the island of Manhattans, son of John Badgehott, edelman of London, to John Evans of New Haven, merchant, for £40 stg., for which he promises to pay £55 stg. in 10 months. [1644]
Contract. Thomas Hall and Thomas Goodman to build 200 rods of fence for Jan Damen, who is bound to ride the posts and rails from the shore at Juffrow's valley or thereabouts. [1644]
Receipt. Cicero Alberto, for his wife's share of the estate of her father, Jan Manje, deceased. [1644]
Mortgage. Claes Jansen van Elsland, to David Provoost, of his house near fort Amsterdam. [1644]
Discharge by Nicholas Coorn, of Isbrant Clasen and Harman Arentsen, from the service of patroon van Renselaer. [1644]
Receipt. William Smith, of Stamford, to Hans Hanssen and George Rapaelje, for certain cattle, hired by them. [1644]
Declaration. Cosyn Gerritsen, that Cornelis Lambertsen Cool, had demanded payment for boards of Sybout Claessen. [1644]
Note. Elbert Elbertsen, to Jan Jansen Damen, for 165 guilders in wampum. [1644]
Indenture of Maritje Hans, daughter of Hans Jansen, as servant to Philip Gerritsen. [1644]
Indenture of Maria, daughter of Big Peter, a negro, belonging to the W. I. company, to Nicholas Coorn as a servant. [1644]
Power of attorney. Jan Jansen Schepmoes, guardian of Aeltje Claes, daughter of Maritje Peters, to Cornelis Antonissen, to collect certain moneys belonging to said Aeltje from the estate of the late Brant Pelen of Renselaerswyck. [1644]
Receipt. Augustyn Herrmans and Louweris Cornelissen, agents of Peter Gabry and Sons and Coenraet Coymans, for 2622 guilders 9 stivers, paid them by director Kieft. [1644]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Maesen, of Renselaerswyck, to Jan Jansen Damen to sell a lot of grain on his account. [1644]
Declaration. Cornelis Melyn and Jannetje, his wife, that they had purchased certain articles from Laurens Cornelissen, skipper of the ship The Maid of Enckhuysen. [1644]
Declaration. Annetje Renst and Petertje Jans, that Hellegond Joris had said that Jan, the pilot of the Seven Stars, was the father of her newly born child. [1644]
Declaration. Marritje Lives and Engeltje Mans to the same effect. [1644]
Declaration. Arent Corssen that Cornelis Groossen, supercargo, had complained repeatedly of ill treatment at the hands of the above pilot. [1644]
Marriage contract. Peter Linde, of Belle, in Flanders, surviving husband of Elsje Barents, and Martha Chambaer of Newkirk, in Flanders, widow of Jan Manje. [1644]
Declaration. Cors Pietersen, Joannes Verbrugge and others, that Nicholas Coorn had ordered Govert Loockermans of the sloop Good Hope, to strike his colors, when passing Beeren island, "for the staple right of Renselaerswyck," who refusing, a shot was fired by Coorn through the sloop's mainsail and the Prince's flag. [1644]
Declaration. Arent Corssen and Jacob Egbertsen, that they had never heard Laurens Cornelissen express himself disrespectfully of director Kieft, in regard to any transaction at Rochelle. [1644]
Declaration. Tryntje Jonas, midwife, respecting a confession of Hellegond Joris as to the paternity of her child. [1644]
Declaration. Jurian Blank and Thomas Willett, respecting the purchase of malt from Laurens Cornelissen. [1644]
Declaration. Peter Jansen, that he was told by Mr. Middeler, on the river Rappahanock in 1643, that the bark belonging to Mr. Throgmorton and Peter Louwrens, was the property of Sir Edmund Pleydoen, Knt. [1644];Declaration. Richard Clouff, that Sir Edmund Pleydoen, Knt., living in Virginia, had purchased in 1643, half the above bark and two boats of Philip White. [1644]
Affidavits. Philip de Remier, John Detton and Harry Willemsen, soldiers, that being in garrison at Jochim Pietersen Kuyter's, before the expedition to Stamford, they had been sent by said Pietersen to the Manhattans. [1644]
Power of attorney. Egbert van Borsum, skipper of the Prince William, to his brother, Cornelis van Borsum of Amsterdam, to receive property left him by his father. [1644]
Declaration. Director Kieft in regard to the payment of a protested bill of exchange to Lourens Cornelis and Augustyn Herrmans.
Receipt of Gerrit Vastrick for 50 beavers from Marten Cregier, to be sold in Holland on his account. [1644]
Protest. Director Kieft, agent of Wouter van Twiller, against Claes van Elsland, for neglect to account for said van Twiller's property in his hands. [1644]
Power of attorney. Govert Loockerman to William de Key to sue Nicholas Coorn for damages. [1644];Power of attorney. Govert Loockerman to Oloff Stevensen and Jacob Wolphertsen to manage his affairs in his absence. [1644]
Power of attorney. Govert Loockerman to William de Key to sue Nicholas Coorn for damages. [1644];Power of attorney. Govert Loockerman to Oloff Stevensen and Jacob Wolphertsen to manage his affairs in his absence. [1644]
Bill of sale. Oloff Stevensen and Jacob Couwenhoven, agents of Govert Loockermans, of his sloop the Hope, to Geerloof Tadicksen. [1644]
Deed. Widow Giertje Nannincx to Cornelis Melyn, of a house and lot on the East river, near fort Amsterdam. [1644]
Mortgage. Jannitje, wife of Thomas Broen, to Isaac Allerton, of a house on the island of Manhattan, near fort Amsterdam. [1644]
Deed. Jan Jacobsen to Lambert van Valckenburgh, of house and plantation on the island of Manhattan, together with 25 morgens of land adjoining. [1644]
Power of attorney. Jan Jansen to Peter Pia, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1644]
Will of Peter Jansen, with power of attorney to Jan Jansen Schepmoes, to manage his property. [1644]
Power of attorney. Paulus van der Beeck to Jeromimus la Croix, to receive money from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1644]
Draft of Paulus van der Beeck on his agent aforesaid, in favor of William de Key, for 400 guilders. [1644]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Jansen to Gillis Pietersen van der Gouw, to collect debts due him in New Netherland. [1644]
Deed. Hendrick Jansen to Burger Joris, of a house, garden and brewery on the island of Manhattan.
Conveyance. John Willekock to Thomas Hall, of George Pentoor, his servant man. [1644]
Note. Thomas Hall to John Willecock, for £8 stg. in payment of the transfer of his servant man, Pentoor. [1644]
Power of attorney. William de Key, late supercargo of the Neptune, to Jerominus la Croix, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1644]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Groesens to Cornelis Melyn, to demand from the director and council, a ground brief of a certain lot of land sold to him by John Underhill, and situate on the island of Manhattan, and to sell the same. [1644]
Note. Jelis Pietersen to the fiscal, for 500 guilders on account of Hendrick Jansen, his father-in-law, and Geertjee Scheerburch, his (Jansen's) wife. [1644]
Power of attorney. Abraham Jacobsen to rev. Everardus Bogardus, to settle the estate of his deceased wife. [1644]
Permit to Adriaen Blommert to sail with the ship Prince Maurice to New Netherland. [1644]
Bond for the performance of the terms of the sailing permit issued to skipper Adriaen Blommert. [1644]
Mortgage. Pieter Jansen to Jan Schepmoes, of a house. [1644]
Declaration. Isbrant Claessen and Jan Tomasen, respecting the firing on Govert Loockerman's sloop, when passing Beeren island. [1644]
Note. Anthony de Hooges to the West India Company, for 780 guilders 13 stivers. [1644]
Note. Anthony de Hooges to Lysbet Tysen, for 55 guilders in beavers, on account of Maryn Adriaensen, her husband. [1644]
Deed. Rutgert Arentsen to Arent Reyniersen, of his house and lot situate on the Great Highway of the island of Manhattan. [1644]
Draft. Arent van Curler on the owners of the ship The Arms of Renselaerswyck, in favor of Jan Jansen Damen, for the sum of 159 guilders. [1644]
Declaration. Peter Hartgens that Philip Geraerdy had promised to pay Augustyn Herrmans for wine he had purchased. [1644]
Declaration. Abraham Jacobsen, of Steenwyck, that he was told that Philip (Geraerdy) at the Wooden horse, and Isaac Abrahamsen, had Herrmans' wine. [1644]
Will of Jonas Jonassen, seamen on board The Raven. [1644]
Probate of the will of Hans Meyster, of Duringe. [1644]
Bill of sale. Geerlof Tadicksen and Hendrick Ryff to Jochim Kierstede of half the vessel called The Hope. [1644]
Power of attorney. Michiel Jansen of Renselaerswyck to Arent van Curler to settle all his accounts with the patroon of that colonie. [1644]
Power of attorney. Capt. William Albertsen Blauwfelt of the privateer La Garce, to director Kieft, to receive his share of the proceeds of the cruise, and in case of his death, to account for the same to Dorothy his wife, or Anthony his son, residing in London. [1644]
Receipt of Jacob Stoffelsen for sundry pieces of plate left in his care by Jan Jansen of St. Abyn. [1644]
Note. Isaac Allerton in favor of the owners of La Garce for 500 guilders, a balance due for sugars. [1644]
Joint will of Anthony Crol and Philip Jansen, about to sail on a privateering cruise. [1644]
Contract. Anthony Crol, Christiaen Pietersen, Abraham, Philip and Jan Jansen, part owners of the frigate La Garce, to provide for Cornelis Deele, afllicted with a cancer, and to pay his surgeon's bill. [1644]
Joint will of Abraham Jansen and Simon Joosten, part owners of the frigate La Garce. [1644]
Report of Capt. John Underhill and Isaac Allerton, referees in the case of difference between Mr. Moor and Mr. Wedderly respecting a bark. [1644]
Declaration. Serjeant Martin Ael and Abraham Newman, that Jochem Pietersen Kuyter was absent at the Manhattans when his house was burnt. [1644]
Note. Hans Hansen to Cornelis Maersen of Renselaerswyck, for 250 guilders for wheat sold him. [1644]
Note. George Rapelje in favor of Cornelis Maersen aforesaid, for 215 guilders for wheat sold him. [1644]
Declaration. Gysbert de Wit that powder had been smuggled in the ship St. Peter. [1644]
Declarations. Thomas Damen, that powder had been smuggled in the ship St. Peter. [1644]
Bill of sale. Burger Joris to Cornelis Melyn of house and lot on the east river on the island of Manhattan, between said Melyn's premises and the Great Tavern. [1644]
Deed. Burger Joris to Cornelis Melyn of house and lot on the east river on the island of Manhattan, between said Melyn's premises and the Great Tavern. [1644]
Note. Aert Eversen to Richard Heyts for the purchase-money of his house. [1644]
Exemplification of a note of Arent Corsen Stam, to Augustyn Herrman for 31½ guilders in wampum. [1644]
Power of attorney. Augustyn Herrman to George Grace, to collect the amount of the above note. [1644]
Mortgage. Cornelis Teunissen to Thomas Willett of a house on Manhattan island. [1645]
Notice of appeal from the judgment of the director and council of New Netherland, against the ship St. Peter. [1645]
Power of attorney. Roland Hacwaert to Claes Jansen. [1645]
Evidence collected by fiscal Van der Huyghens against Barent Jorissen Tourbay on a charge of assault.
Acknowledgment. Thomas Hall and Richard Cloff, curators of the estate of Francis Lesly, dec'd, as to a balance due Isaac Allerton. [1645]
Declaration. Egbert van Borsum as to a quarrel between Catalina Trico and Master Pauwel (van der Beeck).;Bond of Isaac Allerton for 3750 guilders in favor of the owners of the frigate La Garce [canceled] [1645]
Declaration. Egbert van Borsum as to a quarrel between Catalina Trico and Master Pauwel (van der Beeck).;Bond of Isaac Allerton for 3750 guilders in favor of the owners of the frigate La Garce [canceled] [1645]
Declaration. Leendert Arenden, respecting the treatment of Jan Jansen Schepmoes and family, passengers in the Dolphin in 1638. [1645]
Note. Isaac Allerton to the owners of the frigate La Garce, for 3773 guilders, for sugar. [1645]
Declaration. Daem Hendricks and Symon Woutersen, as to the testamentary disposition made by Hans Meyster of his effects. [1645]
Power of attorney. Jan Evertsen Bout and Jan Jansen Damen to Isaac Allerton, to sell ship St. Peter in New England. [1645]
Bond. Isaac Allerton as security for a debt due by Edward Moor. [canceled] [1645]
Assignment. Adam Brouwer to Geurt Straass, of Amsterdam, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company. [1645]
Power of attorney. Adam Brouwer to Geurt Straass, of Amsterdam, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company. [1645]
Deed. Hendrick Jansen to Adam Brouwer, of a house and garden lot on Manhattan island. [1645]
Declaration. Dominicus Crigier, supercargo, and Hans Jelisen, skipper, of the ship Union, that the captain of the St. Peter broke bulk, and sold part of his cargo, at the Bermudas. [1645]
Affidavit of Tys Gerbrantsen that he was intoxicated when he swore that the captain of the St. Peter was obliged to break bulk by the governor of the Bermudas, which affidavit he now annuls. [1645]
Assignment. Simon Woutersen and Tobias Rem to Seger Teunissen, of their accounts against the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1645]
Assignment by Tobias Rem to Seger Teunissen of his wages earned as a soldier in the service of the West India Company.
Power of attorney. Jan Evertsen Bout to Jan Jansen Damen, to sell his share in the ship St. Peter. [1645]
Declaration. Jan Evertsen Bout and Claes Jansen, well versed in the Indian language, that an Indian, named Ponkes, told them that Jan Pietersen (Kuyter's) house was not burned by the Indians, our enemies, but by Dutch.
Declaration. William Breidenbent that Peter van den Berg said he was authorized by the director to open certain cases in the public store. [1645]
Declaration. Ponkes, of Marechkawieck, in the presence of Jan Evertsen Bout, Frederick Lubbertsen, Cors Pietersen and Cornelis van Tienhoven, all versed in the Indian language, respecting the burning of Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter's) house. [1645]
Declaration. Jan Jansen, of Ham, that sergeant Ael bequeathed his house on the island of Manhattan, to Martin Cregier. [1645]
Assignment. William Smith to Frederick Jansen, of a certain claim against the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1645]
Declaration. Philip Gerritsen, tavern keeper, that he helped Abraham Planck to convey a quantity of beaver to Hendrick Roesen at the fort, in the year 16—. [1645]
Declarations. Tobias Esaiasen and Tomas Tomassen, soldiers, respecting a goat found on the shore. [1645]
Lease. Jan Schepmoes to Gerrit Douman, of a house on the Great Highway (New Amsterdam).
Declaration. William Bredenbent that he frequently heard Elsje Gosens, widow of the late Hendrick Roesen, admit that Abraham Planck had paid her in full. [1645]
Declaration. Gerrit Vastrick and Gysbert de Lew that they heard Burger Joris say, that the cloth in the public store belonged to Peter van de Berg. [1645]
Copy of a note of Lubbert Cornelissen for 43½ beavers, dated 26th May, 1637. [1645]
Power of attorney. Cadet Pierre Malenfant, of Brittany, soldier, to Seger Teunissen, skipper of the ship Union, to receive money from the W. I. Company in Amsterdam. [1645]
Power of attorney. Jacob Hendricksen, soldier, to Seger Teunissen, skipper of the ship Union, to receive money from the W. I. Company in Amsterdam. [1645]
Power of attorney. Dom Hendricksen, soldier, to Seger Teunissen, skipper of the ship Union, to receive money from the W. I. Company in Amsterdam. [1645]
April 12. Bill of sale of the ship St. Peter to John Dolling. [1645]
Assignment. Jochem Paschen to Seger Teunissen of his claim against the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1645]
Deed. Jacob Jacobsen Roy to Cornelis Arissen of half his lot, on the island of Manhattan. [1645]
Will of John Coles. [1645]
Assignment. Greger Pisschoen to Rivert Symonsen Pillis, of their claims on the West India Company at Amsterdam. [1645]
Assignment. Johannes Markus to Rivert Symonsen Pillis, of their claims on the West India Company at Amsterdam. [1645]
Declaration. Adam Mott that he heard William Lachem acknowledge to owe 50 guilders to Thomas Spyser. [1645]
Receipt of Peter Rouloffsen in full for all demands against Andries Hudde.
Declaration. Nicholas Coorn that Jan Jansen Cuyper had told him that one Wilcock had asserted that the gold mine of which the Dutch were in search, belonged to the crown of Sweden. [1645]
Note. Andries Hudde to rev. Everardus Bogardus for the sum of six hundred carolus guilders.
Power of attomey. Edward Hutchinson to Thomas .......... to receive £200 stg. from John Coggens. [1645]
Note. Thomas Backster in favor of Richard ............ for the sum of £8 stg. [1642]
Deed. Dirck Volckertsen to Govert Aertsen of house and lot on Manhattan island.
Lease. Anthony Jansen of Salee to Edmund Adley of his bouwery near the Narrows on Long island ; with inventory of stock and implements delivered by Anthony Jansen to Edmund Adley. [1646]
Bill of lading to Claes Jansen Calff for certain beaver skins shipped in the Jager for Amsterdam. [1646]
Bill of sale. William Albertus Blauwfelt and others, owners of the frigate La Garce, to Christiaen Petersen & Co.
Note. Petertje Jans, wife of Claes Jansen Ruyter, to Isbrant Dircksen Goethart for the sum of 150 guilders. [1646]
Deed. Govert Loockermans and Dirck Cornelissen agents to William Goulder, of a parcel of land at the east river on Manhattans island. [1646]
Deed. Govert Loockermans and associates to George Cleer, of a parcel of land in Wolphert's valley, at the east river on Manhattan island. [1646]
Deed. Govert Loockermans and associates to George Cleer, of a parcel of land in Wolphert's valley, at the east river on Manhattan island. [1646]
Power of attorney. Serjeant Gerrit Douman, to Govert Loockermans, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company. [1646]
Power of attorney. Serjeant Gerrit Douman, to Govert Loockermans, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company. [1646]
Contract between I.D. Goethart and H. Douwesen regarding a cargo of merchandise to be purchased in Holland.
Declaration. Tryntje Hans respecting a fight between Jan the Cooper and another man who was wounded in the scuffle. [1646]
Declaration. Remmert Jansen Smith that he heard in the course of the night, a man groaning outside the door. [1646]
Power of attorney. Isbrant Dircksen Goethart to Jan Laurensen Appel to collect certain moneys due him in New Netherland. [1646]
Release by Isbrant Dircksen Goethart and Cornelis Cornelissen, of all claims they may have against each other on account of a cargo of goods imported by them. [1646]
Power of attorney. Adriaen Pietersen to Jan Jansen from Brest, to receive property coming to him by the death of his brother Isbrant in the East Indies, &c. [1646]
Note. Frederick Lubbertsen to Jan Jansen of St. Obyn, for 663 guilders, with receipt of payment. [1646]
Note. Frederick Lubbertsen to Hendrick Arentsen for 663 guilders with receipt. [1646]
Inventory of property left by Jan Jansen of St. Obyn in the house of Frederick Lubbertsen, under the charge of Jacob Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven. [1646]
Power of attorney. Serjeant Gerrit Douman, to Govert Loockermans, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company. [1646]
Power of attorney. Adriaen Dircksen to Govert Loockermans to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1646]
Power of attorney. Adam Brouwer to Govert Loockermans to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1646]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Cornelissen Backer to Jan Laurensen (Appel) to collect debts due him in New Netherland. [1646]
Receipt of Joseph Brewster for 29 lbs. beaver due his father Francis Brewster, by Thomas Bacxter. [1646]
Power of attorney. Edward Agar to Isaac Allerton, to collect a debt from Peter van der Linde. [1646]
Declaration. Symon Dircksen Pos that he had no knowledge of any goods consigned to him by Jan van Hardenbergh, merchant of Amsterdam. [1646]
Declaration. Isaac Allerton and Edward Agar that Isaac Abrahams had fulfilled his contract with Laurens Laurensen. [1646]
Power of attorney. Peter Jonassen Bronck to Burger Joris, to collect debts due him in New Netherland. [1646]
Inventory of goods belonging in common to Anthony Crol and Philip Jansen, and in possession of the latter. [1646]
Note. Dirck Claesen Boot to Gysbert Cornelissen, for 284 guilders. [1646]
Will of Philip Jansen Ringo. [1646]
Will of Anthony Crol. [1646]
Note. George Homs and George Cleyr in favor of Richard Lattyn, on account of Laurence Turner, for the sum of £13 stg. [1646]
Bond. Nicolas Cloper and Laurence Turner, to indemnify George Homs and George Clair against any proceedings of Richard Lattyn on the above note. [1646]
Consent of Cornelis Groesens that Jan Snediger may build on his lot on the island of Manhattan. [1646]
Power of attorney. Haye Jansen, skipper of the ship St. Jacob, to Augustyn Herrman to collect debts due him in New Netherland. [1646]
Note. Dirck Claessen in favor of Sander Leendertsen, of Renselaerswyck, for the sum of 130 carolus guilders. [1646]
Bond of Dirck Claessen Boot to Willem Teller for the payment of 204 guilders for board. [1646]
Deed. Volckert Evertsen to Cornelis Maesen, of a house and plantation at the North River, on the island of Manhattan, next to Wouter van Twiller and Thomas Hall. [1646]
Power of attorney. John Dolling to Augustyn Herrman, to collect money from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam; with substitution by Augustyn Herrman of ........ to collect said money. [1646]
Note. Heindrick Jansen to Isaac Allerton, for the sum of 380 guilders. [1646]
Inventory of the property of Aeltje Jans, deceased. [1646]
Martin Aersen to Govert Aertsen for the sum of 245 guilders 2 stivers. [1646]
Transfer by Simon Joosten of his interest in the yacht Love, to Govert Aertsen and Philip Jansen. [1646]
Contract. Jan Teunissen, schout of Breukelen, to cut and convey to the Ferry, timber for a house for sergeant Doman, and to erect the same. [1646]
Contract. Jan Teunissen to furnish Adam Roelantsen with certain materials for a house, as they come from the saw mill. [1646]
Deed. Peter Wolphersen (van Couwenhoven) to Arnoldus van Hardenberch, of house and lot at the Graft, on the island of Manhattan. [1646]
Deed. Nicolas Stillewel to Jan Jansen Schepmoes, of house and lot on the north side of the Graft, on the island of Manhattan. [1646]
Deed. Fredrick Lubbertsen to Richard Lord, of a Negro named Anthony. [1646]
Settlement of the estate of Gerrit Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven) deceased, by Wolphert Gerritsen, his father, and Jacob and Peter Wolphertsen, his brothers, and Elbert Elbertsen, who married Aeltje Cornelissen, said Gerrit's widow, and the portions of his children named William, Jan, Neeltje and Marritje Gerritsen; Jan gets more than his brother William, "because he has not the use of his legs." [1646]
Deed. Leendert Arenden to Teunis Nyssen, of house and lot on the Great Highway, opposite the company's garden, on the island of Manhattan. [1646]
Lease from ................ to Egbert Woutersen, of a bouwery on Manhattan island. [1646]
Deed. Adam Roelantsen to Govert Aertsen, of house and lot on Manhattan island. [1646]
Power of attorney. John Golsteyn of London, to Hendrick Antonissen, to receive money from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1646]
Articles of copartnership between Augustyn Herrman and capt. Blauvelt in the privateer La Garce. [1646]
Similar articles between director Kieft, Jan Damen, Jacob Wolphertsen, Martin Cregier, Jacob Stoffelsen, Hendrick Jacobsen Pater Vaer, Hendrick Arentsen, capt. Blauwfelt, Christian Petersen Rams and William de Key as copartners in the above privateer. [1646]
Receipt of Hendrick Arentsen for 300 guilders paid by Jacob Wolphertsen on account. [1646]
Note. Jan Jansen Schepmoes in favor of Hendrick Jacobsen Pater Vaer, for 311 carolus guilders; payment received. [1646]
Will of Hendrick Jacobsen Patervaer, about to sail for the West Indies in the privateer La Garce. [1646]
Power of attorney. Abraham Martensen to Jan Willemsen Bos, to collect money from the W. I. Company in Amsterdam. [1646]
Power of attorney. Rynier Dominicus of Swynhil, to Jan Willemsen Bos, for the same. [1646]
Declaration. Jan Willemsen Bos and Abraham Martensen, carpenters, respecting a house they erected on Long island for Dirck Holgersen. [1646]
Bill of sale. Thomas Hall and Jan Pietersen, to Hendrick Jansen and Jan Martensen, of a yacht. [1646]
Lease. The director general to Thomas Hall of the company's bouwery on Manhattan island, now in possession of Michel Jansen. [1646]
Declaration. Michel Jansen and Jan Pietersen, that a piece of frieze purchased by Thomas Hall fell short of the just measure. [1646]
Bond. Augustyn Herrman as security for Adriaen van der Donck. [1646]
Lease. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), agent for Wouter van Twiller, to Geurt Coerten and Wouter Aertsen, of Van T.'s bouwery on Manhattan island. [1646]
Receipt of Jan Heyn and Evert Cornelissen for money paid by Gysbert Opdyck on account of Mr. Wytingh. [1646]
Contract. Reinier Dominicus to erect a house for Cornelis van Tienhoven. [1646]
Lease. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Crigier Pischer and Gerryt Serdts, of a house and lot of land at Breukelen on Long island, for four years, rent free; they are bound in return to clear the land of the trees, and of all stones except such as two men are unable to remove, and to fence the lot agreeably to the orders of the Schepens. [1647]
Certificate. Director Rodenburgh of Curaçao, that he had authorized the partial unloading of the ship Arms of New Netherland, which arrived there short of wood and water. [1646]
Note of Captain Jacob Loper in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of Pieter Eversen in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of the director and council of Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of Lucas Rodenborch, director of Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of Carel van Brugge, commissary at Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of Borger Staman in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646];Note of George Johnes in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of William Hays in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646];Note of Albrecht Hendricksen in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of Willem Jonassen in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of Pieter Hendricksen in Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of the director and council of Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Note of the director and council of Curaçao in favor of William de Key. [1646]
Bill of sale of the ship Amandare, by Peter Stuyvesant, director of New Netherland, to Thomas Broughton, and charter of the same, to go to Boston, Isaac Allerton of New Amsterdam and Thomas Willett of New Plymouth, being securities. (Incomplete.) [1647]
Power of attorney. William de Key, merchant, and Jan Claesen Smal, skipper of the Arms of New Netherland, to Isaac Allerton, to sell horses on their account in Virginia. [1647]
Power of attorney. Sander Leendertsen to Michel Jansen, to receive money from the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1647]
Will of Jan Dircksen, chief carpenter to the company. [1647]
Declaration. Jacob Roy, gunner, Hendrick Westercamp and Balthazar Laurens, as to words expressed by Jan Snediger, when they were about to fire a salute on the return of director Stuyvesant from Long island. [1647]
Contract. Cornelis Zegers Zoon, of the colony of Renselaerswyck, to deliver wheat and oats to director Stuyvesant, on account of Adriaen van der Donck. [1647]
Contract. John Claesen Doomer and Nanningh Jansen, not to sell goods to any English people, or inhabitants of New England, except Indians. [1647]
Permit to Jan La Battie, master carpenter at Fort Orange, to build house there and use it as a brewery. [1647]
Declaration. Harman van der Bogaert, commissary, and others, respecting an attack by Raritan Indians, when they went to trade with them by order of director Kieft. [1647]
Declaration. Paulus Leendertsen van die Grist, that he had been obliged by stress of weather in a voyage from Curaçao, to put into Ireland with his ship, the Neptune, in 1645, and to sell tobacco there belonging to Frans Bruyn and John Porter, consigned to Amsterdam; with an invoice of the same. [1647]
Power of attorney. Casper Jansen Almussen, to Augustyn Herrman, to receive money from the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1647]
Discharge of John Doomer, for a note given by him for £16 stg., to capt. Jeremiah Clarke, for which he was sued by capt. Smith, at the Manhattans. [1647]
Power of attorney from Huygen Broers to collect wages from the West India Company.
Deed. Gillis Pietersen van der Gouw, to Sara, wife of Thomas Hart, of a house and lot south of fort Amsterdam. [1647]
Note. Egbert Woutersen to Hendrick Cornelissen for 184 guilders, for carpenter's work. [1647]
Mortgage. Sara Hart, to Gillis Pietersen, of the abovementioned house which she bought of him. [1647]
Power of attorney. Albert Govertsen to Dirck Volckertsen, to receive money from the W. I. Company. [1647]
Power of attorney. Abram Staets to Luycas Smith, to receive money from the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1647]
Deed. Wolphert Gerritsen to Teunis Cornelissen, for 32 morgens of land, on the north end of the plains of Amersfoort (Flatlands), L.I. [1647]
Bill of sale. Richard Lord, of the Fresh river (Connecticut), to Adriaen Keyser, commissary, of a lot of tobacco. [1647]
Receipt of Thomas Broughton for the ship Amandare, arrived from Brazil, and his obligation to pay for the same. [1647]
Bond. Thomas Topping and Robert Coe of Hempstead, as securities for the payment of the purchase-money of the ship Amandare. [1647]
Power of attorney. Commander Jacob Loper to Nicolas van Lit, to receive money from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Deed. Gillis Pietersen to Peter Ebel of a house and lot south of fort Amsterdam. [1647]
Promisory note of Thomas Broughton to Director Stuyvesant.
Deed. Cornelis Melyn to Jacob Loper, his son-in-law, of a house and two lots on the East river of Manhattan. [1647]
Minute of an interview between director Stuyvesant and two Minqua chiefs, who declared that a Swedish commissary at the South river had, on the part of gov. Printz, offered to sell them arms and ammunition, which the Dutch were too shabby to do; and that the governor had asked permission to erect a trading house in their country. [1647]
Declaration. Simon Coerbrander and others, respecting an assault committed by soldiers on Hans Krieckmayer. [1647]
Power of attorney. Harck Sybertsen to Claes Jansen Salff, to receive money for him from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Report of referees on a difference between Augustyn Herrman, agent of Catrina Verlet of Amsterdam, and David Provoost, respecting a legacy, &c. [1647]
Marriage contract. Marritje Symons, widow of Peter Vreucht, surgeon, and Symon Joosten. [1647]
Power of attorney. Jan Stevensen, schoolmaster, to Luycas Smith, to receive certain moneys from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Declaration. John Dolling, respecting a visit paid to the tavern of Gerrit the miller, in the "village" of New Amsterdam, in company with fiscal Van Dyck and others. [1647]
Assignment. Christiaen Pietersen Rams to Harman Myndertsen van de Bogaert, commissary at Fort Orange, and Cornelis Teunissen, of his share in the frigate La Garce. [1647]
Power of attorney. Luycas Gerritsen to Nicolas van Lit, to receive money from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Note. Frederick Lubbertsen to Cornelis van Tienhoven, for 900 carolus guilders. [1647]
Declaration. Harman Meyndertsen van de Bogaert, respecting the conduct of fiscal Van Dyck, in Marten Crigier's tavern. [1647]
Declaration. George Wolsey, from Yarmouth, England, that fiscal Van Dyck had accepted a present from Thomas Willett, on board his vessel. [1647]
Declaration. Isaac Allerton that he heard the Swedish governor at the Delaware say he had paid John Wilcox in full. [1647]
Declaration. Barent and Hans Jansen that they had, in the beginning of the war of 1643, gone to Long island to carry off maize belonging to the Indians. [1647]
Power of attorney. Nicholas Coorn, of Renselaerswyck, to Claes Jansen Calff, to receive property left him by his deceased mother, Janneken Haffers, matron of the hospital at Steenbergen. [1647]
Power of attorney. Claes Jansen, baker, to Govert Aertler, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company. [1647]
Power of attorney. Surgeon William Hays to the same, to receive money due him from the W. I. Company. [1647]
July 26. Substitute power of attorney from Cornelis Cornelissen to Hendrick Jansen, tailor, to receive certain moneys from the W. I. Company. [1647]
Deed. Jan Petersen to Egbert van Borsum, of a house and lot in the island of Manhattan. [1647]
Note. Jonathan Brewster, of New Plymouth, to William Turck, of New Netherland, for 51 ½ beavers. [1647]
Power of attorney. Rev. Johannes Backerus, minister at Manhattan, to Jacob Jansen Twiver, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Note. Jan Jansen, cooper, to Hendrick Jansen, smith, for 108 guilders 5 stivers. [1647]
Assignment. Serjeant Gerrit Douman to Govert Loockermans of an account against the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Power of attorney. Dirck Dircksen to Hendrick Jansen to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Hoorn. [1647]
Power of attorney. Egbert van Borsum to his brother, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Power of attorney. Evert Duyckinck to Hendrick Jansen, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Powers of attorney. Willem de Key and others to divers persons, to receive money due them from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Note. Peter Ebel to Gillis Pietersen, for 50 beaver skins. [1647]
Power of attorney. Frans Bruyn and John Porter, late soldiers at Curaçao, to Mathias van Riethoven, to receive moneys from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Power of attorney from capt. Jan de Fries. [1647]
Protest. Jan Laurensen Appel against Arnoldus van Hardenbergh, Peter Bruynsen and Peter Jacobsen Marius, curators of the estate of the late Seger Teunissen, for non-payment of a note, with answer. [1647]
Declaration. John Wilcox that he was at Elsburgh when Isaac Allerton gave a receipt in full to Robert Cocasel. [1647]
Power of attorney. Jacob Stoffelsen, to collect money due them since director Van Twiller's time. [1647]
Power of attorney. Johannes Reiger, to collect money due them since director Van Twiller's time. [1647]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Jansen, smith, to Edward Servaessen, to collect money in Amsterdam. [1647]
Power of attorney. Jesse la Montagne to Coenraet van Cuelen to collect money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Dircksen Hoogland to receive money from the same. [1647]
Power of attorney. Mathys Capito, late supercargo of the ship Swol, to collect moneys due him by the same. [1647]
Power of attorney. Dirck Cornelissen, husband of Maritje Jans, daughter of of Tryn Jonas, midwife, deceased, to rev. Everardus Bogardus, to receive money due said midwife by the W. I. Company of Amsterdam.
Power of attorney. Jacob Hendricksen Kip to Harman Hendricksen Droogh, his uncle, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam.
Power of attorney. Cornelis Claessen Wits and wife to William Kieft, to receive money due them in Holland. [1647]
Power of attorney. John Doomer and Nanninck Jansen, curators of Claes Cater's estate, to Peter Jacobsen Marius, to collect debts due said estate at New Haven, Stamford, Milford, Onckeway and Long island. [1647]
Bond. Richard Smith of New Netherland, to Isaac Allerton, as security for a debt due by John Wilcox. [1647]
Counter bond from Willem Tomassen to Richard Smith. [1647]
Counter bond from John Wilcox to Willem Tomassen. [1647]
Bond. Arnoldus van Hardenbergh as security for Richard Smith. [1647]
Declaration. Claes Jansen Calff and Adriaen Jansen that Adam Roelantsen was thrown out of the tavern by order of fiscal Van Dyck. [1647]
Power of attorney. Gillis Pietersen to his father, Hendrick Jansen, to collect certain debts in Holland. [1647]
Note. Thomas Hall to William de Key, for the sum of 400 carolus guilders. [1647]
Receipt of Peter Jansen Cool for moneys paid by the curators of Claes Cater's estate. [1647]
Power of attorney. Jan Cornelissen of Hoorn to Jan Jansen, cheesemonger, to receive money from his guardian in Holland. [1647]
Power of attorney. Widow of Jan Jansen of Ilpendam, late commissary at fort Nassau, to Johannes de Laet, to settle her husband's accounts with the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1647]
Power of attorney. Simon Joosten to Jan de Fries, to collect money due him in Holland. [1647]
Deed. Thomas Robertsen to George Wolsey, of a house and plantation in Flushing, L. I. [1647]
Note. Catalyntje van Straffel, widow of Jan Jansen of Ilpendam, in favor of Jan Snediger, for 770 guilders, 15 stivers. [1647]
Note. Catalyntje van Straffel to Hendrick Hendricksen Kip and Dirck Cornelissen for 79 guilders, 16 stivers and 223 guilders. [1647]
Note. Catalyntje van Straffel to Hendrick Hendricksen Kip and Dirck Cornelissen for 79 guilders, 16 stivers and 223 guilders. [1647]
Transfer. Thomas Backster to Isaac Allerton, of his share of a certain sloop. [1647]
Bill of sale. Director Stuyvesant to Stephen Goodyeare of the Roodebergh, by the English called New Haven, of the company's ship Swol. [1647]
Power of attorney. Isaac Allerton to John Ogden and Richard Cloff, to collect his debts. [1647];Deed. Peter van der Linde to Elke Jansen, of his plantation on Manhattan island. [1647]
Power of attorney. Isaac Allerton to John Ogden and Richard Cloff, to collect his debts. [1647];Deed. Peter van der Linde to Elke Jansen, of his plantation on Manhattan island. [1647]
Power of attorney. Andries Hudde to Arnoldus van Hardenbergh and Peter Cornelissen, to sell his plantation on Long island, opposite the island of Manhattan. [1647]
Declarations. William Cock and Adam Mott, that George Homs' wife called Robert Butler's wife a w...e. [1647]
Power of attorney. Gerrit Jansen of Enckhuysen, to William de Key, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. David Provoost to the heirs of Jochem Botjes and Jan Cornelissen, deceased, to receive moneys from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Gerrit Jansen of Enckhuysen, to William de Key, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. David Provoost to the heirs of Jochem Botjes and Jan Cornelissen, deceased, to receive moneys from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Certificate that Margarita, wife of David Provoost, and daughter of Barbara Schut, is living. [1648]
Certificate that Margarita, wife of David Provoost, and daughter of Barbara Schut, is living. [1648]
Assignment by David Provoost of a claim against the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. David Provoost to Gillis Verbrugge, to receive certain life rents in Holland. [1648]
Power of attorney. Frederick Lubbertsen to Claes Jansen his brother-in-law, to collect a debt in Holland from Jan Hett. [1648]
Power of attorney. Charles Morgan to Albert Willem of Sevenhoven, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company of Zealand. [1648]
Deed. Thomas Broen to Jan Jansen Damen, of a house and lot, north of fort Amsterdam on Manhattan island, with a receipt for the purchase-money. [1648]
Ratification of a power of attorney dated Aug. 24, 1648, from Arnoldus Hardenbergh to Jan Laurensen Appel and Adriaen Jansen, to manage his affairs during his absence. [1649]
Accounts debit and credit of Francis Browne of Yorkshire, John Porter of Leicester, and John Wary, soldiers at Curaçao. [1643]
Accounts debit and credit of Francis Browne of Yorkshire, John Porter of Leicester, and John Wary, soldiers at Curaçao. [1643]
Note. Claes Jans Ruyter and Harman Douwesen, to William Turck for 43½ beavers. [1648]
Power of attorney. Juryen Blanck to Isbrant Dircksen Goethardt, to receive money from the heirs of Symon Dircksen Pos. [1648]
Power of attorney from Michiel Messer to Gillis Verbrugge to collect money from the directors of the West India Company. [1648];Power of attorney. Peter Leendertsen to Gillis Verbrugge, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney from Michiel Messer to Gillis Verbrugge to collect money from the directors of the West India Company. [1648];Power of attorney. Peter Leendertsen to Gillis Verbrugge, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jan Foppe to Gerrit Vastrick, to receive money from the same. [1648];Power of attorney. Peter Cornelissen, house carpenter, to Rivert Cornelissen Pilles, to receive money from the same. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jan Foppe to Gerrit Vastrick, to receive money from the same. [1648];Power of attorney. Peter Cornelissen, house carpenter, to Rivert Cornelissen Pilles, to receive money from the same. [1648]
Power of attorney. Tobias Rem to Peter Cornelissen Prins, to receive money from the same. [1648]
Certificate. Peter Andriessen and Harman Jansen, that Peter Rutten (lost in the Princess) was indebted in a certain amount to Claes Jansen. [1648]
Power of attorney. Surgeon Hans Kierstede, late in the company's service, to William Turck, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Kreger Pischer to Harman Jansen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Maritie Jans, widow of Dirck Cornelissen, to William Turck and Seth Verbrugge, to receive certain accounts, and power of attorney, in the hands of Wouter Van Twiller. [1648]
Receipt from Richard Smith of satisfaction for a bond given in behalf of Wilcox, and order of said Smith in favor of Adam Mott, on skipper William, for 17 guilders. [1648]
Receipt. Adam Mott, agent of Richard Smith, for 85 guilders paid by William Tomassen, skipper. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jan Willemsen Schut to Jan Stevensen, schoolmaster, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. Johannes Backerus to Jacob Jansen Twiver, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jan Willemsen Schut to Jan Stevensen, schoolmaster, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. Johannes Backerus to Jacob Jansen Twiver, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), late commissary, to Gerrit van Hengst, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Hans Fomer to Augustyn Herrman, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Paulus Leendertsen van der Grist and others, guardians of Gysbert Gerritsen, son of Gerrit Gysbertsen, to Hans Bartelsen, to receive a legacy in Holland. [1648]
Power of attorney. Harman Hendricksen to Gillis Van Brugge, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Evert Tesselaer to Govert Loockermans, to sell certain goods belonging to him. [1648]
Transfer by Govert Aertsen to Jacob Wolphertsen, of his yacht. [1648];Power of attorney. Wessel Evertsen to Jannitie Grassimus, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Transfer by Govert Aertsen to Jacob Wolphertsen, of his yacht. [1648];Power of attorney. Wessel Evertsen to Jannitie Grassimus, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Note. Sander Leendertsen, of Renselaerswyck, to William Turck, for 10,078 guilders, in wampum, to be reimbursed in beaver. [1648]
Note. Philip Jansen Ringo to Isbrand Dircksen Goethardt, for 1,255 guilders, in wampum, to be repaid in beavers. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jan Jansen, of Ditmars, to Jannitje Douwes, to receive certain money left him by Annetje Sipke, his mother. [1648]
Mortgage. Jacob Roy to Gillis Petersen, of his house. [1648]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Jansen to Geurt Servaesen, to receive certain moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Note. Bartel Lorsen, of Norway, privateer, to Hendrick Jansen, for 44 guilders. [1647]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Jansen to Geurt Servaesen, to receive certain moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Note. Bartel Lorsen, of Norway, privateer, to Hendrick Jansen, for 44 guilders. [1647]
Power of attorney. Jacob Leendertsen van der Grist to Martin Martensen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Simeke Jacobsen, skipper, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. Sybolt Claesen to Reyer Stoffelsen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Simeke Jacobsen, skipper, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. Sybolt Claesen to Reyer Stoffelsen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Leendert Arensen to Jan Claessen Leydecker, to collect a legacy in Holland. [1648]
Note. Cornelis Arentsen, of Pavonia, to Isbrant Dircksen Goethardt, for 322 guilders in wampum. [1648];Contract. Peter Heyn, with director Stuyvesant to work as a shipwright one year. [1648]
Note. Cornelis Arentsen, of Pavonia, to Isbrant Dircksen Goethardt, for 322 guilders in wampum. [1648];Contract. Peter Heyn, with director Stuyvesant to work as a shipwright one year. [1648]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Hendricksen, of Eerland, to Jacob Parghens to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648]
Note. Gillis Petersen to Isbrant Dircksen Goethardt, for 180 guilders. [1648];Power of attorney. Jan Jansen, of Piersel, to William Turck, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648]
Note. Gillis Petersen to Isbrant Dircksen Goethardt, for 180 guilders. [1648];Power of attorney. Jan Jansen, of Piersel, to William Turck, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Peter Broensen to fiscal Van Dyck, to collect money from the administrators of the estate of Seger Tunisen, deceased. [1648]
Bond. Burger Joris as security to William Turck, for the repayment of certain moneys advanced to Jan Jansen, of Piersel, with note of said Jansen in favor of Joris for said amount. [1648]
Bond of Jan Jansen from Piersel to reimburse Borger Jorissen if called upon to pay Willem Turck certain moneys advanced by the latter to Jan Jansen. [1648];Power of attorney. The guardians of Dirck Cornelissen, son of Cornelis Dircksen, to William Turck and Seth Verbrugge, to receive certain accounts and powers of attorney from Wouter van Twiller. [1648]
Bond of Jan Jansen from Piersel to reimburse Borger Jorissen if called upon to pay Willem Turck certain moneys advanced by the latter to Jan Jansen. [1648];Power of attorney. The guardians of Dirck Cornelissen, son of Cornelis Dircksen, to William Turck and Seth Verbrugge, to receive certain accounts and powers of attorney from Wouter van Twiller. [1648]
Power of attorney. Isbrant Dircksen Goethardt, to Hendrick Hendricksen Kip and Jan Jansen Schepmoes, to collect debts due him and pay what he owes. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jannetje Claes, widow of Urbanus -----, mason, to Beatrice Hermans, to receive money due her late husband by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. Gysbert Abrahamsen, to the Beatrice Hermans, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jannetje Claes, widow of Urbanus -----, mason, to Beatrice Hermans, to receive money due her late husband by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648];Power of attorney. Gysbert Abrahamsen, to the Beatrice Hermans, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648]
Bond of Isaac Allerton as security for Nicholas Hart. [1648]
Charter of the ship Love, by John Evans, of New Haven, merchant, for a voyage to Barbadoes. [1648]
Power of attorney from Luycas Hendricksen, drummer, to Jan Jansen to receive from the West India Company the pay earned by him in New Netherland. [1648]
Power of attorney. John Doomer and Nanningh Jansen to Jan Snediger, to manage their affairs. [1648]
Power of attorney. William Turck to Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), to collect his debts and manage his affairs in his absence. [1648]
Declaration. Andries Luycassen and others, that they sailed with Govert Loockermans in the fall of 1647, along the north coast, from New Amsterdam to Pakeketok, Crommegou, and New Haven, and that said Loockermans did not sell any arms or ammunition to the Indians, during the voyage, and only made a present of a little powder to Rockbou, chief of Crommegou, and purchased two geese and a deer at Pakeketok. [1648]
Power of attorney. Gillis Jansen Pompoen, late farm servant at fort Hope, to ........, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1648]
Note. Claes Jansen Ruyter, to the director general, for the purchase-money of the yacht Peace. [1648]
Inventory of the house, land and stock found at Breuckelen, belonging to Hans Lodewyck, a runaway. [1648]
Indenture. Cornelis Jansen to Evert Duyckinck, to learn the trade of a glazier. [1648];Inventory. Jan Jansen as apprentice to Albert Cornelissen. [1648]
Indenture. Cornelis Jansen to Evert Duyckinck, to learn the trade of a glazier. [1648];Inventory. Jan Jansen as apprentice to Albert Cornelissen. [1648]
Contract. Juriaen Hendricksen to build a house for Jan Damen.
Certified copies of two protests by Brant van Slechtenhorst against director Stuyvesant, dated 8th September and 20th October, for ordering a house in the vicinity of Fort Orange to be pulled down, and encroaching on the rights of the patroon. [1648]
Bond. Lucas van der Liphorst, as security for the purchase-money of the lot called the Malle smits berch, bought by Elcke Jansen [see post, 68]. [1648]
Dissolution of partnership between Claes Claesen Bording and Aryn Jansen van 't ooch. [1648]
Power of attorney. Jean Labadie, husband of Harman Bogardus's widow, to Adriaen van der Donck, to manage the interests of said Bogardus and Christiaen Pietersen in the frigate La Garce. [1648]
Mandamus to Brant van Slichtenhorst to appear before the director and council to answer such complaints as will be made against him. [1648]
Stipulation of Tielman Wilckens, merchant, and Pieter Cornelissen, gunner, of the ship The Young Prince of Denmark, to abide by the award of referees. [1648]
Power from Tieleman Willekens to Adriaen van der Donck, to appear as his attorney before the court of the director and council and defend a suit brought by the fiscal. [1648]
Award of arbitrators. [1648]
Deed. Jan Cornelissen, of Hoorn, to Albert Pietersen, trumpeter, of a lot on the island of Manhattan. [1649]
Deed from Pieter Loursensen to Hendrick Jansen of a house and lot on Manhattan Island. [1649]
Survey of the lot conveyed to Albert Pietersen. [1648]
Declaration. Dirck Dircksen and others respecting some tobacco on board of Mr. Willeken's ship. [1649]
Acceptance, by Henry Breser, of Philip de Truy's house and lot from Nicholas Stillwell. [1649];Report of referees on the difference between Jurian Schroeder and Hendrick Tysen with Tielman Willekens; Adriaen van der Donck denies the jurisdiction of the court at the Manhattans in the case. [1649]
Acceptance, by Henry Breser, of Philip de Truy's house and lot from Nicholas Stillwell. [1649];Report of referees on the difference between Jurian Schroeder and Hendrick Tysen with Tielman Willekens; Adriaen van der Donck denies the jurisdiction of the court at the Manhattans in the case. [1649]
Appeal of Tielman Willekens in the above suit. [1649]
Manumission by Philip Jansen Ringo, of Manuel, the Spaniard, from slavery, for the sum of 300 carolus guilders. [1649]
Report of the inquest on the body of Lysabet -----. [1649]
Declaration. Egbert van Borsum, that Cornelis Mellyn had said at New Haven, that the states general were greatly surprised that the English had not hanged Stuyvesant to the highest tree; that he (M.) had brought Kieft to his churchyard, and would bring Stuyvesant to his, also. [1649]
Declaration. Laurens Cornelissen that Cornelis Melyn had circulated reports in New England of director Stuyvesant's removal from office. [1649]
Indenture of Annetje Patricks, step-daughter of Tobias Feaks, as a servant-girl to Cornelis van Tienhoven. [1649]
Inventory of the confiscated ship and merchandise belonging to Tielman Willekens. [1649]
Contract of Govert Loockermans to send certain sugars and bales of cotton to Holland. [1649]
Power of attorney. Jellis Jansen, to Daniel Litscho to receive his wages. [1649]
Deed. Cornelis Groesens to Lubbertus van Dincklagen, of a lot of land bounded east by the Great Highway; 5½ acres, on Manhattan island. [1649]
Note. Peter Leendertsen to Gillis Pietersen, for 107 guilders. [1649]
Mortgage. Peter Jansen to John Forbus of a piece of land on the East river, formerly occupied by Claes Carstensen, David Andriessen and George Baxter. [1649]
Powers of attorney from sundry persons who served on board the Prince of Denmark, to collect their wages. [1649]
Powers of attorney from sundry persons who served on board the Prince of Denmark, to collect their wages. [1649]
Powers of attorney from sundry persons who served on board the Prince of Denmark, to collect their wages. [1649];Deed. Teunis Nyssen to Govert Loockermans of a lot of land east of the Great Highway, New Amsterdam. [1649]
Powers of attorney from sundry persons who served on board the Prince of Denmark, to collect their wages. [1649];Deed. Teunis Nyssen to Govert Loockermans of a lot of land east of the Great Highway, New Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Barent Jansen to Arnout Willeborsen to collect his wages; with stipulation of the latter to pay over the same, on receipt. [1649]
Note. Director Stuyvesant to the deacons, for 1774 guilders 3 stivers. [1649];Power of attorney. Hendrick Dircksen to Cornelis Groesens. [1649]
Note. Director Stuyvesant to the deacons, for 1774 guilders 3 stivers. [1649];Power of attorney. Hendrick Dircksen to Cornelis Groesens. [1649]
Contract to build two houses, apparently on the South river, or Delaware. [1649]
Power of attorney. Egbert Gerritsen to Jacob van Couwenhoven, to receive his wages. [1649]
Lease. Dirck Holgertsen to Jochem Calder, of a tract of land on Long island, for 20 years. [1649]
Lease. Dirck Holgertsen to Jochem Calder, of a tract of land on Long island, for 20 years. [1649];Power of attorney. Teunis Dircksen Poentie, guardian of the children of Cornelis Maersen of Renselaerwyck, to Jan Jansen Damen to manage the property left by said Maersen on Manhattan island. [1649]
Release of Harman Scheurman of all claim against Cornelis Maersen, deceased, on account of the purchase of a tract of land on Manhattan island. [1649];Power of attorney. Hendrick Dircksen to Cornelis Groesens. [1649]
Release of Harman Scheurman of all claim against Cornelis Maersen, deceased, on account of the purchase of a tract of land on Manhattan island. [1649];Power of attorney. Hendrick Dircksen to Cornelis Groesens. [1649]
Note. John Gray, of Flushing, L. I., to Thomas Willett of New Plymouth, for £20 sterling. [1649]
Assignment. Roeloff Jansen Haes to commissary Keyser, of his claim against Burger Joris for 1,000 guilders. [1649]
Note. Reynier Dominicus to director Stuyvesant, for eighty guilders. [1649];Deed. Lucas van der Liphorst to Thomas Hall, of a piece of land on the island of Manhattan (see p. 24). [1649]
Note. Reynier Dominicus to director Stuyvesant, for eighty guilders. [1649];Deed. Lucas van der Liphorst to Thomas Hall, of a piece of land on the island of Manhattan (see p. 24). [1649]
Deed to Adriaen Keyser of a lot on Manhattan island formerly belonging to Herman van de Bogaert. [1649]
Deed of said lot from Adriaen Keyser to Evert Pels. [1649]
Draft of bond of the joint owners of the privateer La Garce for the settlement of claims which may arise from the capture of the bark De Hoop.;Bond. Jan Jansen Damen, Augustyn Herrman, Jacob van Couwenhoven and others, owners of the frigate La Garce, as security for any claims for damages brought against the privateer Harpy. [1649]
Draft of bond of the joint owners of the privateer La Garce for the settlement of claims which may arise from the capture of the bark De Hoop.;Bond. Jan Jansen Damen, Augustyn Herrman, Jacob van Couwenhoven and others, owners of the frigate La Garce, as security for any claims for damages brought against the privateer Harpy. [1649]
Certificate. Johannes de Peyster and Jacob Kip, that Margarita, wife of David Provoost, is alive. [1649]
Power of attorney. David Provoost, to Gillis Verbrugge to receive certain annuities from the receiver general at Leyden. [1649]
Certificate. Johannes de Peyster and others, that David Provoost imported iron from Boston. [1649]
Power of attorney. Sander Leendertsen of Renselaerswyck, to skipper Willem Tomassen of the Falconer, to collect the amount of certain notes in Holland. [1649]
Power of attorney. William Tailler of Renselaerswyck, to skipper Willem Tomassen of the Falconer, to collect the amount of certain notes in Holland. [1649]
Note. Peter Heyn to Gerrit Jansen Klinckhamer, for 205 guilders. [1649]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Segersen of Renselaerswyck, to Philip de Truy, to collect a debt of Jacobus van Curler. [1649]
Declaration. Several of the crew of La Garce, that they had captured a Spanish bark in the river Tobasco, and had then heard nothing of a peace with Spain. [1649]
Declaration. George Baxter, Augustyn Herrmans and Daniel Litscho, that they had seen a box of beavers open in the public store, and commissary Keyser afterwards, near the wooden horse, with some beavers under his arm. [1649];Power of attorney. Alexander Boyer to Samuel Willemsen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
Declaration. George Baxter, Augustyn Herrmans and Daniel Litscho, that they had seen a box of beavers open in the public store, and commissary Keyser afterwards, near the wooden horse, with some beavers under his arm. [1649];Power of attorney. Alexander Boyer to Samuel Willemsen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
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Deed. Abraham Pietersen to Hendrick Egbertsen, of a lot situate northeast of the bastion of fort Amsterdam. [1649]
Deed. Abraham Pietersen to Hendrick Egbertsen, of a lot situate northeast of the bastion of fort Amsterdam. [1649]
Deed. Isaac de Foreest to William Beeckman, of a portion of his lot on the island of Manhattans. [1649]
Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Abraham Isaacksen Planck, of a lot in the Smith's valley on the island of Manhattan. [1649];Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven same to Dirck Volckerts, of a lot in the Smith's valley aforesaid. [1649]
Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven same to Dirck Volckerts, of a lot in the Smith's valley aforesaid. [1649]
Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Lambert Huybertsen Klomp, of a lot in the Smith's valley aforesaid. [1649]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Coenraetsen, skipper, to Claes Jansen Ruyter, to receive from Roeloff Jansen de Haes, the sum of 360 guilders. [1649]
Power of attorney. Martin Krigier, late serjeant to Gerrit Vastrick, to receive 1,271 guilders, 19 stivers, due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Martin Krigier, to Cornelis van Tienhoven, to receive a like sum from the same. [1649]
Receipt of James Smith, for £31 2s. 11d. paid by order of Isaac Allerton on account of Sara Willett. [1647];Declaration. Jan Claessen and others, that Jan Willemsen, of Leyden, had empowered his father, Willem Pomsen, to receive his wages. [1647]
Receipt of James Smith, for £31 2s. 11d. paid by order of Isaac Allerton on account of Sara Willett. [1647];Declaration. Jan Claessen and others, that Jan Willemsen, of Leyden, had empowered his father, Willem Pomsen, to receive his wages. [1647]
Power of attorney. Cosyn Gerritsen to Sybolt Claessen, to receive a legacy left him by Susanna Ellfertsen, of Hoorn. [1647]
Power of attorney. Lysbet Tysen to Peter Tysen, of Alcmaer, her brother, to receive her portion of a deceased brother and sister's estate. [1647]
Power of attorney. Andries Roeloffsen to Jan Laurensen Appel, to receive a lot of beavers from Adam Roelantsen and Jan Jansen Flodder. [1647]
Certificate. Abraham Pietersen and Claes van Elsland, that Jan Stevensen, late schoolmaster at New Amsterdam, sold a house and garden north of the fort, to Jacob Jacobsen Roy, for which no deed has been given. [1647]
Deed. Jacob Jacobsen Roy to Abraham Isaacksen Planck, of the last mentioned lot. [1647]
Deed. Sibout Claessen to Peter Clock, of a lot on the Highway near the garden of Jan Damen, on the island of Manhattan. [1647]
Power of attorney. Adriaen Vincent to Margaret Frotzee, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1647];Power of attorney. Juriaen Andriessen to Jacob van Cowenhoven, to receive money due him by the same. [1647]
Power of attorney. Adriaen Vincent to Margaret Frotzee, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1647];Power of attorney. Juriaen Andriessen to Jacob van Cowenhoven, to receive money due him by the same. [1647]
Power of attorney. Sibout Claessen to Harman Bastiansen, to receive from Joost Teunissen, a balance due on a house and lot sold to him. [1647];Deed. Sibout Claessen to Joost Teunissen, of a house and lot, opposite the company's five houses on the island of Manhattan. [1647]
Power of attorney. Sibout Claessen to Harman Bastiansen, to receive from Joost Teunissen, a balance due on a house and lot sold to him. [1647];Deed. Sibout Claessen to Joost Teunissen, of a house and lot, opposite the company's five houses on the island of Manhattan. [1647]
Power of attorney. Gysbert Opdyck, at the House the Hope, to David Provoost, to sell his account. [1648]
Power of attorney. Carsten Cornelissen Stram to Jan Harmensen to collect a debt due him by Jan Snediger, Abram Planck and Alexander Boyer. [1649];Power of attorney. Anneke van Beyern, widow of the late Daniel Patrick, now the wife of Tobias Fecx, of Flushing, L. I., to Adriaen van der Donck, who is about to depart for Fatherland, to investigate the state of her affairs there, and to collect whatever may be coming to her. [1649]
Power of attorney. Carsten Cornelissen Stram to Jan Harmensen to collect a debt due him by Jan Snediger, Abram Planck and Alexander Boyer. [1649];Power of attorney. Anneke van Beyern, widow of the late Daniel Patrick, now the wife of Tobias Fecx, of Flushing, L. I., to Adriaen van der Donck, who is about to depart for Fatherland, to investigate the state of her affairs there, and to collect whatever may be coming to her. [1649]
Power of attorney. Jacob Loper to Cornelis Melyn, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1649];Power of attorney. Daniel Litscho to Gertrude Abramsen, to receive from Joannes ten Berghe, late sheriff at Paraiba, now of Utrecht, the amount of a note drawn by him. [1649]
Power of attorney. Jacob Loper to Cornelis Melyn, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1649];Power of attorney. Daniel Litscho to Gertrude Abramsen, to receive from Joannes ten Berghe, late sheriff at Paraiba, now of Utrecht, the amount of a note drawn by him. [1649]
Power of attorney. Bastiaen Lambertsen to Hendrick Arentsen, to receive his share of the prize ship Tobasco. [1649];Power of attorney. Cornelis Teunissen to Joost Teunissen, to receive his share of the estate of the late Femmeke Joosten, deceased. [1649]
Power of attorney. Bastiaen Lambertsen to Hendrick Arentsen, to receive his share of the prize ship Tobasco. [1649];Power of attorney. Cornelis Teunissen to Joost Teunissen, to receive his share of the estate of the late Femmeke Joosten, deceased. [1649]
Power of attorney. Annetie Jans, widow of the late rev. Everardus Bogardus, to Cornelis Willemsen Bogaert, to receive moneys due Tryn Jansen, her mother, late midwife, by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1649];Contract. Hendrick Jansen and Peter Jansen Cool, to deliver certain furs to Mary Symons, mother of Claes Claessen Bording, in Holland. [1649]
Power of attorney. Annetie Jans, widow of the late rev. Everardus Bogardus, to Cornelis Willemsen Bogaert, to receive moneys due Tryn Jansen, her mother, late midwife, by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1649];Contract. Hendrick Jansen and Peter Jansen Cool, to deliver certain furs to Mary Symons, mother of Claes Claessen Bording, in Holland. [1649]
Power of attorney. Claes Jansen d'Kock to Michael Paulussen to receive his share of the prize Tobasco. [1649];Deed. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven and Elbert Elbertsen, curators of the estate of Claes Jansen of Emden, deceased, to skipper William Tomassen, of a part of a garden lot on the island of Manhattan, opposite the five houses, and adjoining the Wooden Horse; with receipt for the purchase-money. [1649]
Power of attorney. Claes Jansen d'Kock to Michael Paulussen to receive his share of the prize Tobasco. [1649];Deed. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven and Elbert Elbertsen, curators of the estate of Claes Jansen of Emden, deceased, to skipper William Tomassen, of a part of a garden lot on the island of Manhattan, opposite the five houses, and adjoining the Wooden Horse; with receipt for the purchase-money. [1649]
Receipt for the purchase money. [1649];Power of attorney. Hendrick Egbertsen to Harman Hendricksen Brocq, of Amsterdam, to dispose of the estate of his late wife, Printje Arentsen at Haerlem. [1649]
Receipt for the purchase money. [1649];Power of attorney. Hendrick Egbertsen to Harman Hendricksen Brocq, of Amsterdam, to dispose of the estate of his late wife, Printje Arentsen at Haerlem. [1649]
Draft of 56b. [1649]
Deed of settlement of the estate of Dirck Cornelissen, deceased. [1649]
Receipt by Jacob Reynsen for the payment of a debt due Isbrant Dircksen Goethart to Heertjen Dircksen.;Declaration. Annetje Ruys, wife of Jan Snediger, and Lyntie, wife of Jochem Pietersen Kuyter, that Arnoldus van Hardenbergh gave Gysbert Abrahamsen certain moneys to pay his board. [1649]
Receipt by Jacob Reynsen for the payment of a debt due Isbrant Dircksen Goethart to Heertjen Dircksen.;Declaration. Annetje Ruys, wife of Jan Snediger, and Lyntie, wife of Jochem Pietersen Kuyter, that Arnoldus van Hardenbergh gave Gysbert Abrahamsen certain moneys to pay his board. [1649]
Will of Jan Evertsen Bout, of Barrevelt, and Tryntje Symons de Witt, his wife. [1649]
Power of attorney. Jan Evertsen Bout, aforesaid, now about to sail for Fatherland, to Tryntje Symons de Witt, his wife, to manage his affairs in his absence. [1649]
Power of attorney. Harman Bastiaen, of Fort Orange, to Isaac de Foreest, to collect a debt of Hans Hansen, of Long island, carpenter. [1649];Power of attorney. Jan Willemsen Yselsteyn to William Pomesen Yselsteyn, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Harman Bastiaen, of Fort Orange, to Isaac de Foreest, to collect a debt of Hans Hansen, of Long island, carpenter. [1649];Power of attorney. Jan Willemsen Yselsteyn to William Pomesen Yselsteyn, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Gysbert op Dyck, commissary at Fort Hope, to Hendrick van Schendel, city schoolmaster at Wesel, to collect a debt due him there. [1649];Power of attorney. Jelis Pietersen, gunner, to Harman Jansen, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Gysbert op Dyck, commissary at Fort Hope, to Hendrick van Schendel, city schoolmaster at Wesel, to collect a debt due him there. [1649];Power of attorney. Jelis Pietersen, gunner, to Harman Jansen, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Adriaen van Ilpendam, schoolmaster at the Manhattans, to Sibout Claessen, to receive such legacies as have been left him by friends at Leyden. [1649];Certificate. Adriaen Keyser that Adriaen Ilpendam aforesaid, had received no part of his father's estate, "but on the contrary kicked it away with his foot." [1649]
Power of attorney. Adriaen van Ilpendam, schoolmaster at the Manhattans, to Sibout Claessen, to receive such legacies as have been left him by friends at Leyden. [1649];Certificate. Adriaen Keyser that Adriaen Ilpendam aforesaid, had received no part of his father's estate, "but on the contrary kicked it away with his foot." [1649]
Power of attorney. Anthony Crol to Philip Geraerdy, to collect a debt due him by Philip Jansen Ringo. [1649];Power of attorney. William Beeckman, merchant, to Gertrude, wife of the De Plancius at Campen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company, for services on board the Princess. [1649]
Power of attorney. Anthony Crol to Philip Geraerdy, to collect a debt due him by Philip Jansen Ringo. [1649];Power of attorney. William Beeckman, merchant, to Gertrude, wife of the De Plancius at Campen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company, for services on board the Princess. [1649]
Power of attorney. Peter Hansen to Eerick Jansen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam, for services at Curaçao. [1649]
Amount, debit and credit of capt. lieut. Jacob Loper, for services in Curaçao in 1648. [1649]
Resolution of the chamber of the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam, referring to the commissioners for New Netherland, a petition of Wouter van Twiller to be allowed to dispose of lands in that country which he had purchased from the Indians, and had caused to be improved, the alienation whereof the authorities in New Netherland were ordered not to permit. [1641];Release by the directors of the W. I. Company at Amsterdam, to Wouter van Twiller of the rent and sixth sheaf which he was bound to pay for the lease of the company's bouwery, on the island of Manhattan. [1642]
Resolution of the chamber of the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam, referring to the commissioners for New Netherland, a petition of Wouter van Twiller to be allowed to dispose of lands in that country which he had purchased from the Indians, and had caused to be improved, the alienation whereof the authorities in New Netherland were ordered not to permit. [1641];Release by the directors of the W. I. Company at Amsterdam, to Wouter van Twiller of the rent and sixth sheaf which he was bound to pay for the lease of the company's bouwery, on the island of Manhattan. [1642]
Power of attorney. Rempo Sybadae to Jacob Stoffelsen, to collect his outstanding debts. [1649]
Assignment. Capt. Blaufelt, and others, of the privateer La Garce, to Rempo Sybadae, of their share of prize money accruing from the capture of the Tobasco. [1649]
Power of attorney. Jan Lauren Appel to Adriaen Jansen, to collect his outstanding debts at Fort Orange. [1649]
Contract. Jacob Loper, agent of Cornelis Melyn, patroon, and Hendrick Jansen, respecting cattle delivered to the latter on halves and a butter rent. [1649];Contract. Jacob Loper and Jan Jansen Langendyck, for cattle as aforesaid. [1649]
Contract. Jacob Loper, agent of Cornelis Melyn, patroon, and Hendrick Jansen, respecting cattle delivered to the latter on halves and a butter rent. [1649];Contract. Jacob Loper and Jan Jansen Langendyck, for cattle as aforesaid. [1649]
Power of attorney. Anthony Barmoede, a Spaniard, to Hans Weber, captain at arms, to receive his share of the prize Tobasco. [1649]
Declaration. Nicholas Hart that John Throgmorton had received, in 1647, from William de Key, some hats instead of friezes, to which he was entitled. [1649];Note. Thomas Hall to Cornelis Teunissen for 300 guilders for purchased cattle. [1649]
Declaration. Nicholas Hart that John Throgmorton had received, in 1647, from William de Key, some hats instead of friezes, to which he was entitled. [1649];Note. Thomas Hall to Cornelis Teunissen for 300 guilders for purchased cattle. [1649]
Declaration. Anthony Leon, of Majorca and Tyck (Teague) Herry, of Castlehaven, Ireland, respecting an attack made by a Spanish vessel in the bay of Campeachy, on the frigate La Garce. [1649]
Power of attorney. Isaac Jansen, surgeon, to Jan Jansen, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1649]
Power of attorney. Nicholas Blé, of Dieppe, to Sack Kallyn of the same place, and in his absence, Philip Geraerdy, to receive his prize money. [1649];Power of attorney. Sacke de Blaingny, of Rouen, to Augustine de Boussau, to receive his prize money. [1649]
Power of attorney. Nicholas Blé, of Dieppe, to Sack Kallyn of the same place, and in his absence, Philip Geraerdy, to receive his prize money. [1649];Power of attorney. Sacke de Blaingny, of Rouen, to Augustine de Boussau, to receive his prize money. [1649]
Inventory of personal property belonging to Urbanus Leuersen, deceased. [1649]
Deed. Wessel Evertsen, to Rut Jacobsen, of a lot on the Highway, on the island of Manhattans. [1649]
Power of attorney. Jan Laurensen Appel to Lucas Eldertsen, to receive from Andries Hudde, and others, on the South river, certain moneys due Mr. Hardenburgh. [1649]
Contract of sale from Cornelis Teunissen to Teunis Kraey of a house and lot on Manhattan Island. [1649]
Deed. Thomas Hall and Gerrit Jansen, whereby the former exchanges the land called the Mallesmits berch, for a house and farm belonging to the latter, all on Manhattan island (see p. 24,39). [1649]
Power of attorney. Isaac Allerton to Johannes Verbrugge, to collect certain moneys from capt. Francis Aerley, junr., of Virginia. [1649]
Declaration. William Turck and Peter Broensen respecting the ownership of wine on board David Provoost's ketch. [1649]
Power of attorney. William Nobel, surgeon, to Hendrick Jacobsen to receive his prize money. [1649];Power of attorney. Teunis Dircksen to Isaac de Foreest, to receive his prize money. [1649]
Power of attorney. William Nobel, surgeon, to Hendrick Jacobsen to receive his prize money. [1649];Power of attorney. Teunis Dircksen to Isaac de Foreest, to receive his prize money. [1649]
Power of attorney. Teunis Dircksen to William Nobel, surgeon, to receive from Cornelis van Brugge, the proceeds of certain indigo consigned to him. [1649]
Power of attorney. Michiel Jansen to Johannes Geraerdy to collect a certain debt from Reynier Dominicus, at the South river. [1649];Power of attorney. Jan Harmansen to Peter Anthony to collect from the magistrates of New Haven, the amount due for wine sold there on his account by David Provoost. [1649]
Power of attorney. Michiel Jansen to Johannes Geraerdy to collect a certain debt from Reynier Dominicus, at the South river. [1649];Power of attorney. Jan Harmansen to Peter Anthony to collect from the magistrates of New Haven, the amount due for wine sold there on his account by David Provoost. [1649]
Contract. Juriean Hendricksen to build a house for Adriaen Dircksen. [1649]
Power of attorney. William Woutersen to Aert Willemsen to collect his prize money. [1649];Power of attorney. Adam Roelantsen Groen of Dockum, to Jacob Tysen, to take charge of his children and affairs during his absence in the West Indies. [1649]
Power of attorney. William Woutersen to Aert Willemsen to collect his prize money. [1649];Power of attorney. Adam Roelantsen Groen of Dockum, to Jacob Tysen, to take charge of his children and affairs during his absence in the West Indies. [1649]
Will of Jan Jansen Damen. [1649]
Deed. Aeltje Douwes, widow of Jan Jansen, from Ditmars, and now wife of Teunis Jorissen, to Gysbert Arentsen and Louis Papellon, of her bouwery on Long island, adjoining the plantation of Peter Schorsteenveger. [1650]
Lease. Brant van Slechtenherst, director of Renselaerswyck, to Jan Dircksen, of Bremen, of the old maize land at Katskill, north of the tract occupied by the squaw chief there. [1650]
Deed. Paulo de Angola and Clara Crioole, negroes, to Symon Joosten, of a lot of land on the east side of the Kolck, Manhattans. [1651]
Deed. Symon Joosten to Augustyn Herrmans, of the aforesaid lot. [1651]
Certified copy of a note of Alexander Boyer, in favor of Susanna de Truy. [1651];Mortgage. Roelof de Haes to Hendrick van Dyck, of his house and lot in New Amsterdam, situate east of William Beeckman. [1651]
Certified copy of a note of Alexander Boyer, in favor of Susanna de Truy. [1651];Mortgage. Roelof de Haes to Hendrick van Dyck, of his house and lot in New Amsterdam, situate east of William Beeckman. [1651]
Deed. Peter Cornelissen to Jacob Hendricksen Kip, of a lot on Manhattan island. [1651]
Note. Lodewyck Jongh to Anna Jans, widow of rev. Everardus Bogardus, for the balance of the purchase-money of land on Long island, opposite fort Amsterdam, belonging to Andries Hudde. [1651]
Declaration. Lourens Pietersen that Dirck Holgersen had purchased of Cornelis Willemsen a plantation on the west side of Mespath kil, L. I., opposite Richard Brudenel. [1651]
Deed. Dirck Holgersen to Peter Hudde and Abraham Jansen, of 22 morgens of land on Mespath kil, formerly belonging to Cornelis Willemsen. [1651]
Power of attorney. Claes Bordingh and Peter Jacobsen Maryus to Peter Cornelissen, to collect certain moneys due them at the South river. [1651]
Deed. Herry Piers to Peter Stoutenburgh, of his land called Gregory's plantation, on Manhattan island. [1651]
Deed. Director Stuyvesant, on behalf of the W. I. Company, to Peter Stoutenburgh, of Gregory's plantation abovementioned, Herry Piers having assigned to him his right thereto. [1651]
Bond. Christopher Foster to appear before the court at fort Amsterdam when called on. [1651]
Assignment. Gillis Jansen Pompoen, late farm servant at fort Hope, of his claim on the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1651]
Power of attorney. Brant Arent van Slechtenhorst to Dirck van Schelluyne, N. P., to attend to his affairs, and appear for him at New Amsterdam. [1651]
Certified copy of a note of David Davidsen, in favor of Jan Snedeger, shoemaker, with a receipt of payment in part. [1651]
Power of attorney. Abraham Isaacksen Planck and Jan Snediger, to Luycas Eldersen, to collect the balance of the above note. [1651]
Certified copy of a bond given 2d Jan., 1651, by Jochem Pietersen Kuyter and Jacob van Couwenhoven, for the amount of a judgment against Cornelis Melyn's ship Fortune and her cargo. [1651]
Certified copy of a receipt of Isaac Allerton, Elias Gillengrcy, and others, agents of Augustyn Herrman, dated 14th Dec., 1650, for sundries delivered them by governor John Prins, on said Herrman's account. [1651]
Power of attorney. Augustyn Herrman to Isaac Allerton, to collect beavers from governor Prins aforesaid. [1651]
Lease. Daniel Litscho to Andries Jochemsen, of a house and lot on the East river, New Amsterdam. [1651]
Power of attorney. Michiel Jansen to Joost Teunissen, to collect an account due by Reynier Dominicus, at the South river. [1651]
Bond. Joost Tennissen van Narden, skipper, to sail direct, with his ship and cargo, to the South river, and thence to the Manhattans with his return freight. [1651]
Bill of sale. Peter Anthony to Teunis Dircksen, of the yacht Sea Horse. [1651]
Bill of sale. Matheus Jansen to Jan Picket, of the yacht, the Watchful buoy, with inventory. [1651]
Bond. Richard Smith, skipper of the sloop Welcome, to sail direct to the South river and return thence with his cargo to the Manhattans. [1651]
Bond. Joannes Gillesen Verbrugge to indemnify the director general and council for all claims they may have against certain merchandise in the ship Spotted Cow, consigned to Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland). [1651];Like bond. Govert Loockermans, for Benjamin van de Water. [1651];Like bond. Hendrick Jacobsen Patervaert, for Dirck Jansen Nes. [1651];Like bond. Peter Schabanck for Johannes de Peyster. [1651]
Bond. Jan Hendricksen Stedman to indemnify the director general and council for all claims they may have against certain merchandise in the ship Spotted Cow, consigned to Cornelis Tomassen and Peter Pietersen. [1651];Like bond. Peter Anthony for Claes Claesen. [1651];Like bond. Benjamin van de Water for Govert Loockermans. [1651];Like bond. Allard Anthony for Jacob Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven. [1651]
Bond. Paulus Leendertsen van de Grist to indemnify the director general and council for all claims they may have against certain merchandise in the ship Spotted Cow, consigned to Jan Pietersen Wal. [1651];Like bond. Pietersen Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven for Frans Jansen. [1651];Like bond. Sibout Claesen for Reynier Stoffelsen. [1651]
Bond. Paulus Leendertsen van de Grist to indemnify the director general and council for all claims they may have against certain merchandise in the ship Spotted Cow [canceled]. [1651];Like bond. Adriaen Keyser, consigned to Harmanes Hartoogh. [1651];Like bond. Jan Jansen Hap for Hendrick Driesen. [1651]
Bond. Paulus Leenderstsen van de Grist to indemnify the director general and council for all claims they may have against certain merchandise in the ship Spotted Cow, consigned to Johannes Pietersen Verbrugge. [1651];Mortgage. Dirck Bensich to fiscal Van Dyck, of his house and lot on the east side of the Great Highway, Manhattans. [1651]
Authority to Jan Finje to superintend the saving the harvest on the farm of the late Jan Jansen Damen. [1651];Appointment by Areaentje Cuvilje, widow of Jan Jansen Damen, of curators of her estate. [1651]
Bond. Augustyn Herrmans for the entry of certain goods in the Spotted Cow belonging to Cornelis de Potter and Guleaim Wys [1651];Like bond. Jan Laurensen Appel, for other parties. [1651];Like bond. Thomas Willett, for other parties. [1651]
Bond. Jan Lourensen Appel to indemnify the director general and council for all claims they may have against certain merchandise in the ship Spotted Cow. [1651];Like bond. Adriaen Keyser, for other parties. [1651];Like bond. Jacob Jansen Schermerhoorn, for other parties. [1651];Like bond. Oloff Stevensen van Cortlandt, for other parties. [1651]
Deed. Directors of the W. I. Company at Amsterdam to Petrus Stuyvesant, per Jan Jansen Damen, his attorney, of the Company's bouwery in New Netherland, with the house, barn, stock and two young negroes, lately leased to said Stuyvesant; consideration, 6,400 guilders. [1651]
Clearance of Peter Taelman for the South river. [1651]
Inventory of the estate of Jan Jansen Damen, deceased. [1651]
Note. Jan Cornelissen Smith of Breuckelen, to Dirck Hendricksen, for 50 guilders. [1651]
Power of attorney. Daniel Michielsen, late skipper of the ship New Netherland's Fortune, to David Provoost, to appear for him in a suit with Cornelis Melyn. [1651]
Inventory of the personal effects of Jan Dircksen. [1651]
Deed. Teunis Jorissen van der Veen to Gysbert Arentsen and Louis Papeljou, of a plantation on Long island, formerly the property of Jan Jansen of Ditmars. [1651]
Deed. Louis Papeljou to George Stevensen, of half the last mentioned plantation. [1651]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Cornelissen to Hendrick Jansen van de Ven and Peter Anthony, to settle his affairs in New Netherland, &c. [1651]
Inventory of articles at the house of Caspar Verlet. [1651]
Power of attorney. Jan Jansen, of Bremen, and Peter Teunissen, both of Katskil, to David Provoost, to manage their affairs. [1651]
Deed. Augustyn Herrman to Cornelis van Werckhoven, curator of the estate of Peter Gabry, deceased, of his house and lot in New Amsterdam. [1651]
Contract of sale from Pieter Cecer to Samuel Menjer for land on Long Island.
Certified copy of a note of Adriaen van Tienhoven, in favor of ----- for 108 guilders. [1651];Bond of Claes van Elsland, for any claim the W. I. Company may have on certain goods. [1651]
Certified copy of a note of Adriaen van Tienhoven, in favor of ----- for 108 guilders. [1651];Bond of Claes van Elsland, for any claim the W. I. Company may have on certain goods. [1651]
Deed. Richard Smith, Jr., agent for Richard, his father, at present in Connecticut, to Gillis Pietersen, of it house and lot on Manhattan island. [1651]
Power of attorney. Hendrick Egbertsen to Dirck Lamberts Santlooper, to settle the estate of his deceased wife, at Haerlem. [1651]
Power of attorney. Femmetje Albertsen to David Provoost, to sue for a debt due her by Harman Smeman. [1651]
Deed. Herry Breser to Cornelis de Potter, of land and cattle on the East river, at Long island, between the lands of Cornelis Dircksen Hoogland and Fredrick Lubbertsen. [1651]
Deed. Hendrick Kip to Albert Andriessen, of a house and lot on Manhattan island, northeast of fort Amsterdam. [1651]
Lease. Remmert Jansen to Barent Jansen Bal and Hendrick Jansen, of a bouwery on the south side of Hans Hansen's bouwery, called in Indian Rinnegackonck. [1651]
Deed. Peter Stoutenburgh to Jan Hendricksen, of a lot on Manhattan island, north of the fort. [1651]
Draft of Gysbert Cornelissen on the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam, in favor of Tryntje Scherenberg, for 500 guilders, 16 stivers. [1651]
Mortgage. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), agent of Roelof Jansen de Haes, to Jan Jansen, of Gottenburgh, of a house and lot on Manhattan island. [1651];Assignment. Charles Morgan to Hans Broebergen, of a claim on the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1651]
Mortgage. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), agent of Roelof Jansen de Haes, to Jan Jansen, of Gottenburgh, of a house and lot on Manhattan island. [1651];Assignment. Charles Morgan to Hans Broebergen, of a claim on the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1651]
Deed. Dirck Holgertsen to Roeloff Teunissen, of a house and lot in the Smith's valley, on Manhattan island. [1651]
Deed. Executors of the will of Jan Jansen Damen to Jan Vinje of a lot on the east side of the Broadway, New Amsterdam. [1651]
Power of attorney. Juriaen Andriessen to Cornelis Cornelissen, skipper, to receive money due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1651]
Deed. Jochem Pietersen Kuyter to director Stuyvesant, Luycas Roodenburgh, governor of Curaçao, and Cornelis de Potter, of an undivided three-fourths of his land, called Zegendal, in Indian Schorrakyn, on Manhattan island, with certain stipulations. [1651]
Power of attorney. Doeke Nessels to Albert Cornelissen Wantenaar, to receive prize money coming to him from the Tobasco. [1651]
Lease. Agents of Annetje Jans, widow of the rev. Everardus Bogardus, deceased, to Evert Pels, of a farm on the North river. [1651]
Power of attorney. Cornelis van Steenwyck and Peter Stoutenburgh, administrators, to Frans Barentsen, to settle the affairs, at Fort Orange, of Peter Anthony, deceased. [1651]
Power of attorney. Harmanus Hartogh to Adriaen Keyser, to collect certain debts of Peter Anthony and Jan Snediger. [1651]
Deed. Cornelis Dircksen Hooglant, ferryman, to Cornelis de Potter, of a lot of land, house and barn on the shore of Long island, near the Ferry. [1652]
Deed. Cornelis Dircksen Hooglant, ferryman, to Cornelis de Potter, of a lot of land on Long island, containing 12 morgens, 55 rods, adjoining Harry Breser, together with a house and lot in Breuckelen. [1652]
Deed. Cornelis Dircksen Hooglant, ferryman, to Cornelis de Potter, of a lot of land on Long island, containing 12 morgens, 55 rods, adjoining Harry Breser, together with a house and lot in Breuckelen. [1652];Deed. Jan Haes to Cornelis de Potter, of a lot of land on the west hook of Recghewich on the East river, E. S. E. of Frederick Lubbertsen. [1652]
Deed. Peter Linde to Barent Jansen of 20 morgens of land on the shore of Long island, between the lands of Andries Hudde and Claes Jansen Ruyter. [1652]
Deed. Abraham Rycken to Jochum Beeckman of a lot on the Heere graght, Manhattan island. [1652]
Deed. Jacobus van Curler to William Beeckman of a plantation called Corlear's Hook, on the island of Manhattan. [1652]
Deed. Jochem Pietersen Kuyter to Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven, of a lot on Manhattan island. [1652]
Power of attorney. Joris Scholte to Bartolomeus Landfiel to receive money due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1652]
Power of attorney. William Clock to Harman Hendricksen, for the same purpose. [1652]
Deed. Jacob Leendertsen van de Grist, on behalf of Frederick Lubbertsen, his father-in-law, to Jan Hendricksen Stelman, of 15 morgens of land on the East river, adjoining the lands of Harry Breser and Edward Wiscock. [1652]
Deed. Direk van Schelluyne, agent of Lubbertus van Dincklage, to Jan Schryver, master tailor, of a lot situate on the west side of the Great Highway, Manhattan Island. [1652]
Power of attorney. Peter Stoutenburgh and Cornelis Jacobsen van Steenwyck to -----. [1652]
Patent to Francis Soleil and Francis Grion, alias La Capelle, of 50 morgens of land at Mespath kil, with the valley adjoining. [1652]
Deed. Dirck van Schelluyne, in said quality, to Claes Hendricksen, of a lot situate as above. [1652]
Deed. Dirck van Schelluyne, in said quality, to Isaac Grevenraet, of a lot, situate as above. [1652]
Deed. Dirck van Schelluyne, in said quality, to Hyndrick Gerritsen, tailor, of a lot situate as above. [1652]
Deed. Dirck van Schelluyne, in said quality, to Jacob Schwart, carpenter, of a lot situate as above. [1652]
Deed. Dirck van Schelluyne in said quality, to said Van Schelluyne, of a lot situate as above. [1652]
Deed. Hendrick Gerritsen, tailor, to Auke Jans, carpenter, of a house and lot on the west side of the Great Highway, New Amsterdam. [1653]
Deed. Frederick Lubbertsen to Albert Cornelissen, of a lot in the Smith's valley, New Amsterdam. [1652]
Deed. Jan Laurensen Appel to Johannes Hardenbergh of a house, lot and garden, on Manhattan island. [1652]
Will of Egbert Wouters and Engeltie Jans, his wife, of Manhattan island. [1652]
Power of attorney of Martin Barten. [1652]
Stipulation of the creditors of Augustyn Herrman to abide by the valuation to be fixed by Pieter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven, schepen, and Frederick Flipsen on the house and lot next the company's store, belonging to said Herrman. [1653]
Report of the above arbitrators. [1653]
Deed. Dirck van Schelluyne, N. P., to Jan Pietersen Verbrugge, of a lot on the Great Highway, Manhattan island. [1654]
Bond. Thomas Adams and Isaac Allerton for the delivery of 3,000 lbs. tobacco to director Stuyvesant. [1654]
Part of a lease of the Ferry from a committee of the council to Egbert van Borsum, ferryman. [1654]
Bond. Thomas Adams and Edward Bushell of Haccomacco, Va., to Isaac Allerton to indemnify him for any loss he may suffer as their security. [1654]
Declaration. Andrew Youngblood, respecting a cow and calf found in the woods behind F. Lubbertsen's house. [1654]
Deed. George Rapalje to Hendrick Hendricksen, of a house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam. [1654]
Power of attorney. Jacobus van Curler and Elisabeth van Hoochvelt, his wife, to Mattheus de Vos, to transfer and convey all their interest in a certain property left said Curler by his uncle, Hendrick van Dompseller, of Harderwyck. [1653]
Power of attorney. Director Stuyvesant to William Paulith, of Amsterdam, to collect yearly two months of his pay from the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1654]
Bond. Thomas More, of New Haven, and Isaac Allerton, sr., to Jan Jansen, of St. Obyn, to restore a certain bark stolen by Thomas Baxter, and sold to said More. [1654]
Bond. Thomas Hall and Carel van Brugge, to fiscal van Tienhoven, for the amount of a judgment and costs of suit against John Fry. [1654]
Marriage contract. Gerrit Jansen van Steenwyck, widower, and Pietertje Heertjes, widow. [1654]
Power of attorney. Adriaen Keyser to Dirck van Schelluyne, N. P., to manage his affairs during his absence. [1654]
Power of attorney. Rev. Samuel Drisius to Edward Man, to receive certain money from W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1654]
Power of attorney. Arent van Curler to Dirck van Schelluyne, N. P., to collect rent of a farm from Thomas Spicer. [1654]
Bill of sale. Peter Luycassen to director Stuyvesant, of the ship Abraham's Sacrifice, with inventory. [1654]
Power of attorney. Daniel de Sille to Nicasius de Sille, to manage his affairs in New Netherland. [1654]
Bequest. 500 guilders from rev. Johannes Megapolensis, senr., of Koedyk, to Hellegond Jansen, eldest daughter of rev. Johannes Megapolensis, junr., and Machteld Willems, his cousin. [1649]
Mortgage. Herry Breser, of his house, lot and garden, on the island of Manhattans, as collateral security to Thomas Spicer and Thomas Hall, for a bond signed by them. [1654]
Bond. Johannes van Twiller, of Beverwyck, merchant, for any judgment that may be obtained by Thomas Spicer against Arent van Curler. [1654]
Bond. Thomas Hall, for any judgment that may be obtained by Arent van Curler against Thomas Spicer. [1654]
Power of attorney. Rev. Johannes Theodorus Polhemus to Catharina van Werven, his wife, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam. [1654]
Certificate. Nicasius de Sille, Johannes la Montagne, rev. Joannes Megapolensis, and rev. Samuel Drisius, that Johanna de Laet, daughter of Johannis de Laet, and wife of Johan de Hulter, is in good health. [1654]
Deed. Dirck Jansen to Cornelis van Ruyven, of a house, barn, and 25 morgens of land, in Flatbush, otherwise called Midwout, L. I. [1654]
Conditions on which Warnaer Wessels farmed the excise on wine and beer retailed in the villages of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amersfoort on Long Island. [1654]
Conditions on which Warnaer Wessels farmed the excise on wine and beer retailed in the villages of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amersfoort on Long Island. [1654]
Certificate of Johannes la Montagne and Cornelis van Tienhoven, as to the good health of Nicasius de Sille, son of Laurens de Sille, late advocate fiscal of the states general. [1654]
Charter. Ship Peartree, by director Stuyvesant, for a voyage to the West Indies and back. [1654]
Power of attorney. Peter Lucassen to Marinus Lucassen, his brother, to manage his affairs in his absence. [1654]
Declaration. Douwke Huyde, that Marinus Lucassen had sold a quantity of merchandise to skipper Low. [1654]
Contract. Hans Pietersen, of Norway, to serve Paulus van der Beecq one year. [1655]
Power of attorney. Cornelis Teunissen, of Amersfoort, farmer, to Cornelis Wils, of Amsterdam, to collect a legacy. [1655]
Power of attorney. Machteld Willemsen, daughter of William Steenge, and wife of rev. Joannes Megapolensis, to Jan Claesen, of Coedyck, to collect her share of her late mother's estate. [1655]
Contract. Hendrick Jansen Grever, to serve ensign Dirck Smith for one year. [1655]
Deed. Cornelis Groesens to Joseph and Resolved Waldron, of a house and lot on the east side of the common highway in New Amsterdam. [1655];Deed. Cornelis Groesens to Joseph and Resolved Waldron, of a house and lot on the east side of the common highway in New Amsterdam. [1655]
Lease. Harman Douwsen and Pietertje Jans, wife of Claes Jansen de Ruyter, to David Ferera, of a house in Pearl street, New Amsterdam. [1655];Lease. Harman Douwsen and Pietertje Jans, wife of Claes Jansen de Ruyter, to David Ferera, of a house in Pearl street, New Amsterdam. [1655]
Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Jan Cornelissen Damen, of Buninck, of a house and parcel of land in the village of Breuckelen, situate between Joris Dircksen and black Hans. [1655];Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Jan Cornelissen Damen, of Buninck, of a house and parcel of land in the village of Breuckelen, situate between Joris Dircksen and black Hans. [1655]
Certificate. Secretary van Ruyven and councillor la Montagne, that Margaret Gillis, wife of David Provoost, sheriff of Breuckelen, &c, is alive. [1655]
Mortgage. James Hubbard, a prisoner, of his house and bouwery at Gravesend, as security for his appearance when called on to answer any charges against him. [1655]
Power of attorney. Hendryck Barentsen Smith to Dirck Smith, to receive money due him. [1655]
Power of attorney. Egbert van Borsum to capt. Wil. Jacob, to collect the amount of a note from Humphrey Booth or Charles Turner, of Boston. [1655]
Deed. Elbert Eldertsen, agent of Isaac Grevenraet, to Peter Ebel, of lot No. 27, in the village of Gravesend, L. I. [1655];Deed. Elbert Eldertsen, agent of Isaac Grevenraet, to Peter Ebel, of lot No. 27, in the village of Gravesend, L. I. [1655]
Deed. Jan de Jongh van Gunst to Jan Hendricksen, of 25 morgens of land, situate on the west side of the village of Midwout, L. I. [1655]
Receipt. Skipper Jan Jansen Brochard to Marinus Lucassen, for 64 guilders in specie, to be paid to certain parties in Holland. [1655]
Deed. Claes van Elsland, senr., to Peter Tarragon, of 25 morgens of land in Mespath kil, L. I. [1655]
Assignment. Alexander Boyer to Cornelis Jacobsen Steenwyck, of 867 guilders, 8 11 1/3, due him by the W. I. Company at Amsterdam, as assistant commissary at fort Nassau, on the South river. [1655]
Lease. Peter Jansen Stam to Arent Isaacksen, of the front room, and half the cellar of his house, in New Amsterdam. [1655]
Contract. Peter Claesen to superintend the bouwery and cattle of director Stuyvesant, at Amersfoort. [1655]
Lease. Cornelis van Ruyven to Dirck Jansen Cuyper, of his bouwery at Midwout, L. I. [1655]
Articles of limited co-patnership between Arent Jansen, of Vlieringen, and Gerrit Hendricksen. [1655]
Lease from Rev. Johannes Megapolensis to Dirck Jansen Cuyper of a farm in Midwout, L. I.
Deed from the Indians to the director general and council of New Netherland of land on the North River called Wieckquaeskeck. [1655]
Articles of substitution, whereby Jan Hendricksen engages, for the sum of 70 guilders, wampum, and a pair of shoes, to serve as a soldier in the place of Hendrick Loest. [1655]
Bond. Edmund Scarburgh, of Haccomacco, in Virginia, and Thomas Willet, in the sum of £5,000 stg., that he (Scarburgh) shall not, within four weeks, enter the South bay or South river (Delaware), or approach within six miles thereof. [1655]
Draft. Lucas Hendricksen, drummer, about to sail on the expedition against the Swedes at the Delaware, in favor of Lucas Dircksen, for 60 guilders. [1655]
Lease. Director Stuyvesant to Jacobus van Dalen (or Herpert Cluns), of his bouwery and stock at Amersfoort (annulled). [1655]
Power of attorney. Peter Ebel to Claertje Hendricks, his wife, to receive moneys due him by the W. I. Company, at Amsterdam. [1655]
Note. Richard Wraith to skipper Meyndert Swart, for the sum of 525 guilders, being the purchase-money of a negro woman and her little son; John Bateman security. [1655]
Deed. Lieve Jansen to Andries Andriessen, of a house and plantation on Long island, adjoining Hellgate. [1655]
Lease. Annetje Meinderts, wife of ensign Dirck Smith, to Jan Jausen of Steenderen, of a plantation on Mespath kill. [1655]
Power of attorney. Andries Hudde to Nicholas van der Beecq, to demand and receive certain testamentary papers in Holland. [1655]
Power of attorney. From Andries Hudde to Isaac van Beecq, director of the W. I. Company, to the same effect. [1655]
Declaration. Isaac Allerton, of Suffolk, that he had paid the amount of a bond which he had given for Ralph Whory. [1655]
Inventory of the armament and other articles belonging to the ship Abraham's Sacrifice, with bill of sale of said ship, to Thomas Willett, of New Plymouth, merchant. [1655]
Conditions on which Warnaer Wessels farmed the excise for the ensuing year. [1655]
Power of attorney. Abbe Claesen, late skipper, in the service of the Swedes, on the Delaware, to Laurens Cornelissen van der Wel, to demand and receive certain moneys due him by the Swedish authorities. [1655]
Mortgage. George Baxter, of his house and bouwery, at Gravesend, L. I., and all his property, moveable and immoveable, as security that he will remain in the room in the City Hall, in which he is confined, until discharged (not signed), (see vol. 6, p. 178).
Bond. Isaac Allerton, the elder, for Grinfil Lerben, captain of the ship Charles, about to sail for Curaçao (see vol. 6, p. 184). [1655]
Lease. Michel de Carreman to Joseph d'Acosta, of a house in New Amsterdam. [1655]
Bond. Jacob Cohen Henriques and Salvador d'Andrada, to pay duties on certain seized tobacco, if condemned. [1655]
Note. Director Stuyvesant to Fredrick Lubbertsen, for 450 guilders, for cattle. [1655]
Deed. Hendrick Hendricksen Kip to Caspar Stymensen, of a lot south side of Brewer street, New Amsterdam. [1658]
Deed. Evert Duyckinck to William Abrahamsen and Lubbert Roelantsen of a lot in New Amsterdam. [1657]
Power of attorney. Jan Gillisen Verbrugge to Johannes de Peyster to attend to the affairs of Jan Pietersen Verbrugge. [1657]
Survey of a lot of land in the town of Bergen (N.J.), for Douwe Harmansen. [1660]
Appointment of Dr. Johannes La Montagne to be member of the council ; Resolution that the cattle on bouwery No. 1, belonging to W. van Twiller shall be at his disposal, but not to be removed from Manhattan island ; Appointment of Adriaen Dircksen as pilot and Jan Symensen assistant pilot ; Permission to remove cattle from bouweries Nos. 4, 5, 6, but not from Manhattan island. [1638];Order on petition of Jacob Planck, sheriff of Rensselaerswyck, refusing him permission to remove horses thither, as there are no cattle on Manhattan island, except on Van Twiller's bouwery. [1638]
Resolution to investigate complaints against the captain of the Dolphin (see Vol. I., p. 3.) [1638];Ordinance against private individuals trading in furs ; forbidding any of a ship's crew remaining ashore over night, or other persons visiting ships arriving from sea without permission ; enjoining mechanics and laborers to go to work at the regular hours ; appointing Thursday in each week for the regular sitting of the court for the trial of civil and criminal cases ; and finally warning all against fighting, adultery, mutiny, thieving, false swearing, slander, and other immoralities. [1638] (Page 2).;Ordinance against private individuals trading in furs ; forbidding any of a ship's crew remaining ashore over night, or other persons visiting ships arriving from sea without permission ; enjoining mechanics and laborers to go to work at the regular hours ; appointing Thursday in each week for the regular sitting of the court for the trial of civil and criminal cases ; and finally warning all against fighting, adultery, mutiny, thieving, false swearing, slander, and other immoralities. (cont'd) [1638] Order in council permitting Wouter van Twiller to use Red Hook, L. I., until it is required by the company. [1638](Page 3).
Court proceedings. Lesle vs. Newman, defendant again in default. Fiscal vs. Jan Cornelissen ; defendant admitted to bail. Anthony Jansen from Salee vs. Hendrick Jansen, for slander. [1638];Court proceedings. Lesle vs. Newman, judgment for plaintiff, and defendant condemned to work for plaintiff according to contract and to pay 25 lbs. of tobacco, or find a substitute. [1638];Court proceedings. Anthony Jansen from Salee vs. H. Jansen ; parties recommended to live peaceably as neighbors, and whichever does not, to pay 25 guilders and costs. Fiscal vs. Cornelissen ; defendant to pay 25 guilders for the dog he killed, also a fine of 25 guilders and costs. Claes, gunner of ship Herring, vs. Barent Dircksen, for damages for non-performance of a contract to sell a house ; judgment for plaintiff, damages three jacobuses ($18). [1638]
Court proceedings. Anthony Jansen from Salee vs. H. Jansen ; parties recommended to live peaceably as neighbors, and whichever does not, to pay 25 guilders and costs. Fiscal vs. Cornelissen ; defendant to pay 25 guilders for the dog he killed, also a fine of 25 guilders and costs. Claes, gunner of ship Herring, vs. Barent Dircksen, for damages for non-performance of a contract to sell a house ; judgment for plaintiff, damages three jacobuses ($18). (cont'd) [1638];Protest. Director and council against Peter Minuit for intrusion at the South river (Delaware.) [1638]
Ordinance against immoderate drinking and entertaining seamen on shore at night. [1638];Court proceedings. Symon Pos vs. Arent Dircksen, for breach of fishing contract ; Jan Damen vs. Lenaert Arentsen, for breach of his son's indentures ; judgment for plaintiff, and defendant ordered to send his son back whenever he runs away. Fiscal vs. Jan Schepmoes et al., for violation of the law against entertaining people at night ; defendants fined. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen for slander ; ordered that defendant prove that he was asleep when the slander was uttered. Fiscal vs. Jan Dircksen for trading in furs ; defendant not to leave the Manhattans pending the suit. [1638]
Court proceedings. Symon Pos vs. Arent Dircksen, for breach of fishing contract ; Jan Damen vs. Lenaert Arentsen, for breach of his son's indentures ; judgment for plaintiff, and defendant ordered to send his son back whenever he runs away. Fiscal vs. Jan Schepmoes et al., for violation of the law against entertaining people at night ; defendants fined. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen for slander ; ordered that defendant prove that he was asleep when the slander was uttered. Fiscal vs. Jan Dircksen for trading in furs ; defendant not to leave the Manhattans pending the suit. (cont'd) [1638];Ordinance against clandestine trade. [1638] (Pages 7-9).;Court proceedings. Cornelis Jacobsen vs. Andries Hudde, in an action of debt, judgment for plaintiff. Jan Damen vs. Lenaert Arentsen, for loss of his son's services ; defendant ordered to send the boy back to plaintiff and to perform his contract on pain of being punished for disobedience. Everardus Bogardus vs. Anthony Jansen from Vees, in an action of debt, judgment for plaintiff. Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Barent Dircksen, on a contract ; case referred to arbitration. Hillebrant Petersen vs. Symon Pos, for services rendered ; judgment for plaintiff. Hendrick Jansen vs. Anthony Jansen from Vees, for slander ; plaintiff having produced but one witness, parties are ordered to live in peace as before. [1638] (Page 9).
Appointment of Cornelis van Tienhoven to be provincial secretary ; Hendrick Pietersen to be master mason ; Hendrick Gerritsen, Peter Petersen and Lourens Laurensen, company's servants ; Claes van Elsland, commissary ; Jan Jansen, gunner in fort Amsterdam ; Jan Dircksen, assistant gunner ; Tomas Walraven, carpenter ; Jacob Stoffelsen, overseer ; Jan Petersen, barber at the south ; Adriaen Dircksen, assistant commissary at Fort Orange ; Dirck Stipel, quartermaster at Fort Orange ; Gillis Pietersen, master carpenter ; Nicolas Koorn , drill serjeant, and Jurian Rudolff, serjeant. [1638]
Appointment of Cornelis van Tienhoven to be provincial secretary ; Hendrick Pietersen to be master mason ; Hendrick Gerritsen, Peter Petersen and Lourens Laurensen, company's servants ; Claes van Elsland, commissary ; Jan Jansen, gunner in fort Amsterdam ; Jan Dircksen, assistant gunner ; Tomas Walraven, carpenter ; Jacob Stoffelsen, overseer ; Jan Petersen, barber at the south ; Adriaen Dircksen, assistant commissary at Fort Orange ; Dirck Stipel, quartermaster at Fort Orange ; Gillis Pietersen, master carpenter ; Nicolas Koorn , drill serjeant, and Jurian Rudolff, serjeant. (cont'd) [1638];Court proceedings. Cors Pietersen vs. Adam Roelantsen, for recovery of his wife's share of her deceased mother's estate ; judgment for plaintiff. [1638];Order that Jan Schepmoes entertain no more sailors nor tap wine hereafter on pain of banishment. [1638];Court proceedings. Wolphert Gerritsen vs. Jan Evertsen. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool vs. Cornelis and Jan van Vorst, in an action of debt. [1638];Order granting freemen patents for the lands they are cultivating, on condition that at the end of ten years they pay yearly the tenth of all their crops, and also a couple of capons yearly for house and garden. [1638]
Resolution to send the caravel the Hope to Curaçao for cattle, salt, negroes, or such other goods as will be most advantageous for the company. [1638];Court proceedings. Hendrick Jansen vs. Jan Jansen Damen ; action for trespass ; referred to arbitration. [1638];Court proceedings. Peter Jansen vs. William the cooper, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Hendrick Jansen vs. Jan Damen ; judgment for plaintiff ; damages 10 guilders. [1638];Resolution. On petition of rev. Everardus Bogardus for leave to go to Fatherland to defend himself against Lubbert van Dincklage, to retain the minister here for the greater daily increase of God's church ; Jan Willemsen Schut appointed assistant commissary. [1638]
Court proceedings. Tonis Nyssen vs. Gerrit Jansen of Oldenburgh, for delivery of a cow ; judgment for plaintiff. Symon Jansen vs. Andries Hudde ; judgment for plaintiff and defendant's attachment declared void. Fiscal vs. Gysbert van Beyerland, defendant indicted for drawing a knife ; sentence, to drop three times from the yard-arm of the yacht the Hope, and to receive three blows from each of the crew of said vessel. [1638];Court proceedings. Hans Schipper, a soldier, vs. William Bredenbent ; plaintiff and defendant condemned each to pay half the surgeon's fees. Jan Damen vs. Abraham Isaacksen Planc and Dirck Holgersen Norman ; on motion of plaintiff, defendants ordered to quit his house and to leave him master thereof. Dirck Holgersen Norman vs. Jan Damen, assault ; plaintiff ordered to produce proof. [1638]
Court proceedings. Cornelis Dircksen vs. Adriaene Cuvelzeers ; judgment for plaintiff. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool vs. Jan van Vorst ; judgment for plaintiff, 3 guilders ; the same vs. Vroutje Ides. Jan Loosrecht vs. Jan Evertsen Bout, in a suit for wages ; judgment for plaintiff. Abraham Page vs. Barent Dircksen, baker ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Gillis Pietersen, boatswain of the caravel the Hope, for desertion to the English ; sentence, to forfeit his wages and to be posted as a villain. [1638];Appointment of Claes van Elsland and Wybrant Pietersen to be tobacco inspectors. [1638]
Court proceedings. Mr. Gerlyn vs. Hendrick Pietersen of Wesel, action for goods delivered ; proof called for and case continued. [1638];Court procedings. Rev. Everardus Bogardus vs. Loosrecht, laborer, action for non-fulfillment of contract ; judgment for plaintiff. Adam Roelantsen from Dockum vs. Jan Kant, for slander ; defendant had reported to the council that plaintiff had declared, he did not care for any one in the country ; evidence in the case. Same vs. Jan of Bremen et al., for slander. [1638]
Court procedings. Rev. Everardus Bogardus vs. Loosrecht, laborer, action for non-fulfillment of contract ; judgment for plaintiff. Adam Roelantsen from Dockum vs. Jan Kant, for slander ; defendant had reported to the council that plaintiff had declared, he did not care for any one in the country ; evidence in the case. Same vs. Jan of Bremen et al., for slander. (cont'd) [1638];Ordinance for the cultivation and inspection of tobacco, and for the drawing up by the provincial secretary, all contracts, obligations, leases, deeds and other legal instruments. [1638] (Page 16).;Court proceedings. Claes Cornelissen Switz vs. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool, for delivery of a horse ; plaintiff ordered to prove the validity of the sale. Jan Kant vs. Adam Roelantsen, in an action for slander ; defendant declares before the court, that he has nothing to say against the plaintiff, whom he acknowledges to be an honest man. Jan Jansen, gunner, vs. Adam Roelantsen, slander ; parties are condemned each to pay 55 stivers to the poor. Thomas Bescher vs. Maryn Adriaensen, slander. Mr. Gerlyn vs. Nicolas Corlar's servant, slander ; defendant declares he has nothing to say against the plaintiff. Philip Teyler vs. Nicolas Martens, slander ; defendant declares he has nothing to say against the plaintiff. Claes Cornelissen vs. Montagne, for an assault on plaintiff's wife ; defendant pleads guilty and is ordered to settle with the fiscal. Joannes La Montagne vs. Claes Cornelissen, assault. Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Philip de Truy, action of debt. [1638] (Page 17).
Court proceedings. Claes Cornelissen Switz vs. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool, for delivery of a horse ; plaintiff ordered to prove the validity of the sale. Jan Kant vs. Adam Roelantsen, in an action for slander ; defendant declares before the court, that he has nothing to say against the plaintiff, whom he acknowledges to be an honest man. Jan Jansen, gunner, vs. Adam Roelantsen, slander ; parties are condemned each to pay 55 stivers to the poor. Thomas Bescher vs. Maryn Adriaensen, slander. Mr. Gerlyn vs. Nicolas Corlar's servant, slander ; defendant declares he has nothing to say against the plaintiff. Philip Teyler vs. Nicolas Martens, slander ; defendant declares he has nothing to say against the plaintiff. Claes Cornelissen vs. Montagne, for an assault on plaintiff's wife ; defendant pleads guilty and is ordered to settle with the fiscal. Joannes La Montagne vs. Claes Cornelissen, assault. Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Philip de Truy, action of debt. (cont'd) [1638];Court proceedings. Claes Cornelissen, wheelwright, vs. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool, action for delivery of a horse, judgment for plaintiff, provided he give security for the payment. Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Philip de Truy, action of debt ; claim canceled on defendant delivering to plaintiff all the fish in his house. Joannes La Montagne vs. Claes Cornelissen, assault ; fined 6 guilders, for the poor, and costs. [1638]
Court proceedings. Rev. Everardus Bogardus ads. Johannes la Montagne ; on application of plaintiff, that defendant, who is attorney for the late Hendrick de Foreest's widow, shall take possession of said De Foreest's house, stock and plantation, on defendant paying him a balance due him by said de Foreest, ordered, that parties submit both claim and answer, in writing, to the next court. [1638];Court proceedings. Sentence on Jan Gysbertsen, of Rotterdam (a fugitive from justice), for the murder of Gerrit Jansen, gunner, on the 15th May, 1638 ; accused, whenever apprehended, is to be punished by the sword until he is dead, his property confiscated, and his wages paid, one-half to the widow or heirs of the deceased, one-fourth to the company, and the remainder to the public prosecutor (see vol. 1, pp. 36, 37, supra.) [1638]
Court proceedings. Johannes la Montagne vs. Everardus Bogardus ; decree of sale of Hendrick de Foreest's estate, and plaintiff to be paid all his advances for said estate. Anthony Jansen vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, for the payment of 74 guilders ; on defendant swearing that he owed only 7 guilders, judgment was entered for that sum for plaintiff, with costs. [1638]
Court proceedings. Everardus Bogardus vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, slander ; evidence in the case ; judgment deferred ; execution issued in the case of Bogardus vs. Jansen, 3d June last. [1638]
Court proceedings. Fiscal Lupold vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, husband of Grietje Reiners, prosecuted for slandering rev. Mr. Bogardus ; sentence, said Grietje is to stand in fort Amsterdam, and publicly to declare, at the ringing of the bell, that the minister is an honest and honorable man ; to acknowledge that she lied falsely, and to pay costs, and 3 guilders to the poor ; her husband, Anthony, is bound over to keep the peace towards Mr. Bogardus, and to pay a fine of 12 guilders. Tobias Tonissen and William Fredericksen vs. Johannes la Montagne, in a suit to make void a contract entered into by plaintiffs with Gerard de Foreest, defendant's uncle, to work for him or his agent ; judgment for defendant. Johannes la Montagne vs. Tobias Teunissen, slander ; defendant declares upon oath that what he said of Mr. la M. was untrue, viz., that he had dried the meat, and then had it removed without his servant's having eaten any of it. [1638]
Court proceedings. Fiscal Lupold vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, husband of Grietje Reiners, prosecuted for slandering rev. Mr. Bogardus ; sentence, said Grietje is to stand in fort Amsterdam, and publicly to declare, at the ringing of the bell, that the minister is an honest and honorable man ; to acknowledge that she lied falsely, and to pay costs, and 3 guilders to the poor ; her husband, Anthony, is bound over to keep the peace towards Mr. Bogardus, and to pay a fine of 12 guilders. Tobias Tonissen and William Fredericksen vs. Johannes la Montagne, in a suit to make void a contract entered into by plaintiffs with Gerard de Foreest, defendant's uncle, to work for him or his agent ; judgment for defendant. Johannes la Montagne vs. Tobias Teunissen, slander ; defendant declares upon oath that what he said of Mr. la M. was untrue, viz., that he had dried the meat, and then had it removed without his servant's having eaten any of it. (cont'd) [1638];Court proceedings. Minute that Grietje Reiners had appeared in court, and declared in the presence of the commander and council, and all the bystanders, that her assertion that the rev. Mr. Bogardus was a perjurer, is a lie ; begging pardon of God, the court and minister, and promising to comport herself in future so as to satisfy the authorities. [1638];Court proceedings. Rev. Everardus Bogardus, as husband of Annetje Jans, vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, slander ; defendant declares that he has nothing to say against Mrs. Bogardus, acknowledging her to be an honest and virtuous woman, promising that he will never more say anything against her or her husband. (See vol. 1, pp. 48, 49, 50, 55, supra.) Fiscal vs. Jan Evertsen (Bout), Hendrick Cornelissen van Vorst et al., for illicit trading in furs ; case postponed. [1638]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, for carrying off timber which another had cut in the woods ; case continued. Same vs. Cors Pietersen, for assaulting and robbing Indians ; case continued. [1638];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Cors Pietersen, as above ; prisoner sentenced to make restitution and fined 50 stivers and costs. [1638];Court proceedings. Nicholas Coorn vs. The soldiers, on a charge of theft ; case continued. [1638]
Court proceedings. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool vs. Jan Celes, for damages sustained by defendant's hogs ; parties ordered to arrange the matter and to take care, each of his own hogs. Fiscal vs. Nicolas Coorn, on a charge of theft ; defendant suspended from his office for eight days. Same vs. Hans Skipper, Jochem Beeckman and Jacob Swart, soldiers, on a charge of theft ; case continued. [1638];Proclamation calling on all persons who have any public property to return the same within eight days on pain of being prosecuted for theft ; also, offering a reward for the discovery of such persons as plunder the gardens and rob the hen roosts of private individuals, and forbidding all those in the company's service to leave the island of Manhattans without permission. [1638]
Court proceedings. Gerreken Hessels vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, in a case of attachment of certain moneys ; attachment declared void as the claim is not yet due. Thomas Bescher vs. Hendrick Jansen, for slander ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Gillis Pietersen, boatswain of the yacht Hope ; defendant failing to appear, it is ordered, that his name be posted on the gate of fort Amsterdam as a perjurer and villain, and all his wages be confiscated. (See supra, p. 19.) Fiscal vs. Serjeant Nicolas Coorn, on a charge of theft and fornication ; sentence, to be reduced to the ranks and to serve as a common soldier for remainder of his term. Fiscal vs. Hans Schipper and Jochem Beeckman, soldiers, on a charge of larceny ; sentence, to sit two hours each on the Wooden Horse. [1638]
Court proceedings. Gerreken Hessels vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, in a case of attachment of certain moneys ; attachment declared void as the claim is not yet due. Thomas Bescher vs. Hendrick Jansen, for slander ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Gillis Pietersen, boatswain of the yacht Hope ; defendant failing to appear, it is ordered, that his name be posted on the gate of fort Amsterdam as a perjurer and villain, and all his wages be confiscated. (See supra, p. 19.) Fiscal vs. Serjeant Nicolas Coorn, on a charge of theft and fornication ; sentence, to be reduced to the ranks and to serve as a common soldier for remainder of his term. Fiscal vs. Hans Schipper and Jochem Beeckman, soldiers, on a charge of larceny ; sentence, to sit two hours each on the Wooden Horse. [1638]
Court proceedings. Gerreken Hessels vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, in a case of attachment of certain moneys ; attachment declared void as the claim is not yet due. Thomas Bescher vs. Hendrick Jansen, for slander ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Gillis Pietersen, boatswain of the yacht Hope ; defendant failing to appear, it is ordered, that his name be posted on the gate of fort Amsterdam as a perjurer and villain, and all his wages be confiscated. (See supra, p. 19.) Fiscal vs. Serjeant Nicolas Coorn, on a charge of theft and fornication ; sentence, to be reduced to the ranks and to serve as a common soldier for remainder of his term. Fiscal vs. Hans Schipper and Jochem Beeckman, soldiers, on a charge of larceny ; sentence, to sit two hours each on the Wooden Horse. [1638]
Court proceedings. Anthony Portugees vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, defendant, for loss of a hog ; referred to arbitration. Thomas Bescher vs. Hendrick Jansen, for slander ; case continued. [1638];Court proceedings. Anthony Portugees vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, award of arbitrators confirmed and judgment for plaintiff accordingly. Francis Leslee vs. Nidt Wilson ; on application, auditors appointed to examine accounts and value plantation. Hendrick Jansen vs. Thomas Becher, slander ; parties ordered to remain quiet or pay a fine of 25 guilders. [1638]
Court proceedings. Cicero Pierre vs. David Pietersen (de Vries) ; default. Blanch Ael vs. Adam Roelantsen, slander ; parties ordered to discontinue their slanders against one another on pain of fine. Hans Steen vs. Thomas Coninck, slander ; defendant retracts and acknowledges that the plaintiff is an honest and honorable man. [1639];Court proceedings. Maryn Adriaensen vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, for a debt due to plaintiff by one Jacob Govertsen (who had made a present of a piece of cloth to defendant's wife) ; on the ground that Govertsen could not make a present until he paid his debts, and whosoever received such present, was bound to pay his debts, the court ordered, that the plaintiff and other creditors be paid pro rata out of moneys due the late Govertsen by the company. Claes Cornelissen Swits vs. Jurian Hendricksen ; default. Cicero Pierre vs. David Pietersen (de Vries), for wages ; case continued. [1639]
Court proceedings. David Pietersen (de Vries) ads. Cicero Pierre ; judgment for plaintiff, 10 guilders. Fiscal vs. Martin Cael, skipper of the ship Love, for selling goods on board that vessel ; default. [1639];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Gysbert Cornelissen Beyerlandt, for being a public disturber and wounding a soldier in the fort ; sentence, that he work with the negroes until the departure of the first sloop for the South river (Delaware) ; that he be then transported thither and serve the company there and pay a fine of 35 guilders. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Martin Cael ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Peter Wyncoop, for smuggling ; the liquors confiscated and defendant fined 12 guilders. Fiscal vs. Maryn Adriaensen et al., for going on board the Love without permission ; fined. Barent Dircksen, plaintiff, vs. Martin Cael, defendant, in an action for slander ; case continued. [1639];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Evertsen Bout et al., for going on board the Love without permission ; fined. Isaac Allerton vs. Edward Celes, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Barent Dircksen vs. Martin Cael, slander ; defendant denies the charge. Fiscal vs. Martin Cael, for selling goods on board the ship Love ; it appears that the crew of this vessel had sold several articles which they had brought over, and the court held the captain responsible for their acts and condemned him to pay a fine of one month's freight ($516), one-half to the company, one-fourth towards building a new church, and the remainder to the fiscal. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Evertsen Bout et al., for going on board the Love without permission ; fined. Isaac Allerton vs. Edward Celes, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Barent Dircksen vs. Martin Cael, slander ; defendant denies the charge. Fiscal vs. Martin Cael, for selling goods on board the ship Love ; it appears that the crew of this vessel had sold several articles which they had brought over, and the court held the captain responsible for their acts and condemned him to pay a fine of one month's freight ($516), one-half to the company, one-fourth towards building a new church, and the remainder to the fiscal. (cont'd) [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Evertsen Bout et al., for going on board the Love without permission ; fined. Isaac Allerton vs. Edward Celes, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Barent Dircksen vs. Martin Cael, slander ; defendant denies the charge. Fiscal vs. Martin Cael, for selling goods on board the ship Love ; it appears that the crew of this vessel had sold several articles which they had brought over, and the court held the captain responsible for their acts and condemned him to pay a fine of one month's freight ($516), one-half to the company, one-fourth towards building a new church, and the remainder to the fiscal. (cont'd) [1639]
Court proceedings. Hendrick Pietersen vs. David Pietersen (de Vries), for the recovery of wages on board the King David ; judgment for defendant. Martin Cael vs. David Pietersen (de Vries), on a claim for the board of himself and servants on board the ship Love ; case continued. Anthony Jansen from Salee, vs. Wybrant Pietersen, slander ; case continued. [1639];Court proceedings. Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam, vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, slander ; default. Philip de Truy vs. The same, slander ; default. Wybrant Pietersen vs. The same. Gerreken Hessels vs. The same. Fiscal vs. The same ; default. [1639]
Court proceedings. Abraham Page vs. Claes the tailor, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Jan Cornelissen vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee. Fiscal vs. The same. Wybrand Pietersen vs. The same. Philip de Truy vs. The same ; all for slander. Gerreken Hessels vs. The same, for delivery of a young goat ; defendant in default in all these cases. [1639];Ordinance Prohibiting the sale of fire arms or ammunition to the Indians, and requiring vessels sailing to or from Fort Orange, the South river or Fort Hope, to take out clearances. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. corporal Hans Steen, for fornication ; guilty ; sentence, three hours' ride on the Wooden horse, and to be reduced for 14 days to the ranks. Fiscal vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, on a charge that he and his wife are public disturbers, and requesting that they be banished from the country. Jan Cornelissen and Wybrant Pietersen vs. The same, slander. Gerreken Hessels vs. The same, to recover a kid due for labor ; judgment for plaintiff. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. corporal Hans Steen, for fornication ; guilty ; sentence, three hours' ride on the Wooden horse, and to be reduced for 14 days to the ranks. Fiscal vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, on a charge that he and his wife are public disturbers, and requesting that they be banished from the country. Jan Cornelissen and Wybrant Pietersen vs. The same, slander. Gerreken Hessels vs. The same, to recover a kid due for labor ; judgment for plaintiff. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. corporal Hans Steen, for fornication ; guilty ; sentence, three hours' ride on the Wooden horse, and to be reduced for 14 days to the ranks. Fiscal vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, on a charge that he and his wife are public disturbers, and requesting that they be banished from the country. Jan Cornelissen and Wybrant Pietersen vs. The same, slander. Gerreken Hessels vs. The same, to recover a kid due for labor ; judgment for plaintiff. (cont'd) [1639];Sentence. Anthony Jansen from Salee, and Grietje Reiniers, his wife, as public disturbers and slanderers ; that they be forever banished from New Netherland, and pay costs of court (see Vol. 1, pp. 49, 50, 51, 78, 80, 89.) [1639] (Page 39);Court proceedings. David Provoost vs. Harmen Dircksen, for loss of service as an indented laborer ; judgment for defendant for his wages, and for plaintiff for amount expended on defendant's account in Holland and on board ship. Abraham Page vs. Thomas Bescher, for recovery of 97 lbs. tobacco ; judgment for plaintiff. Philip de Truy vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, for delivery of a piece of land ; judgment for defendant. Fiscal vs. Symon Huypot for illicit trade ; defendant's furs confiscated. [1639] (Page 40).;Court proceedings. DeConick vs. Hans Steen, slander, case continued. [1639] (Page 41).;Court proceedings. Thomas Bescher vs. Willem Willemsen, slander ; defendant having stated that he saw Richard Pitcher in bed with plaintiff's wife ; case continued. Jan Brouwer vs. George Homs, action of debt ; judgment confessed. Isaac Allerton vs. Vroutje Ides, action on a note ; judgment for plaintiff. [1639] (Page 41).
Court proceedings. Thomas Bescher vs. Willem Willemsen, slander ; defendant having stated that he saw Richard Pitcher in bed with plaintiff's wife ; case continued. Jan Brouwer vs. George Homs, action of debt ; judgment confessed. Isaac Allerton vs. Vroutje Ides, action on a note ; judgment for plaintiff. (cont'd) [1639];Court proceedings. Jan Pietersen vs. Cornelis Jacobsen Stille, for payment of maize ; default. Fiscal vs. Caspar van Buren, and Dirck Dircksen, the rover, for remaining ashore without permission ; fined one month's wages. [1639];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Tobias Pietersen ; for threatening to beat the fiscal ; fined 12 guilders. Caspar van Beuren vs Cornelis Pietersen ; settled. Fiscal vs. Jochem Beeckman ; murder ; acquitted (see Vol. 1, pp. 68, 105, 110, 128.) [1639]
Court proceedings. Jan Pietersen vs. Cornelis Jacobsen Stille, for payment of corn ; judgment for plaintiff. Claes Cornelissen Swits vs. Jacob Stoffelsen ; case put over. Fiscal vs. John Doudey, and Claes, the cabin boy of the yacht West India Raven, for having cut off an Indian's wampum belt ; plead guilty ; sentence: Claes, the cabin boy, to be flogged with the cat o' nine tails, in the fort, and Doudey to ride the Wooden horse and lose two month's wages (see Vol. 1, pp. 126, 127.) [1639]
Order. Gerrit Sanders, an Englishman, having arrived from Virginia in an open bark, bearing at the masthead a prince's swallow-tailed pennant, and at the stern a large red flag with the arms of Amsterdam thereon, the pennant and flag to be removed. [1639];Court proceedings. Fiscal van der Huyghens vs. Cors Pietersen ; case put over. [1639];Dismissal of Ulrich Lupold as schout fiscal, and his appointment as commissary, retaining his seat in the council. [1639];Court proceedings. Pedro Negretto vs. Jan Celes, for taking care of hogs ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Gerrit Jansen, of Oldenburgh, rape ; defendant admits the charge, but pleads betrothal ; fined 20 guilders. Jonas Bronck vs. Clara Matthys ; breach of contract ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Thomas Walraven ; case postponed. The same vs. Jan Steen ; defendant ordered to satisfy the fiscal. [1639]
Court proceedings. Thomas Petersen vs. Barent Dircksen, baker ; default. Jan Jacobsen vs. Gysbert Rycken ; referred to arbitrators. Fiscal vs. Jan Andriessen and eight other soldiers ; mutiny in refusing to work at the fort ; sentence, Jacob Swart and Jan Andriessen, the ringleaders, are dishonorably discharged and declared unworthy and incapable of bearing arms, with loss of all their pay, and to be sent on board the Herring and transported beyond the seas. [1639]
Court proceedings. Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Jacob van Curler, respecting a seine ; judgment for defendant. Fiscal vs. Gregory Petersen, mutiny ; guilty ; sentence, to be conveyed to the place of execution to-morrow, and there shot to death. Andries Hudde vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee ; default. Gillis de Voocht vs. David Provoost ; judgment for plaintiff. [1639];Ordinance. For the regulation of the workmen in the company's service, and appointing a commissary to keep an account of their time. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Edward Wilson, on a charge of robbing gardens and breaking jail ; released on his own security. Peter Pia vs. Arent van Landen and Hendrick Cornelissen ; case adjourned. [1639];Form of oath taken by all the English residing at, and about the island of Manhattan, with the signatures of those who subscribed the same.
Form of oath taken by all the English residing at, and about the island of Manhattan, with the signatures of those who subscribed the same. (cont'd);Court proceedings. Abraham Pagie vs. John Hobson, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Adrian Petersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits, for delivery of a lot of land on the East river, which defendant denies having sold. Hendrick Cornelissen vs. Peter Pia ; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Frederick Lubbertsen, Schepmoes et al. ; case postponed. The same vs. Blanche Ael ; default. [1639];Declaration. Herman Meindersen, supercargo, and Adriaen Cornelissen, captain of the Canary bird, respecting linen taken on board a prize. [1639]
Permit to governor Onderhil and a few families to reside in New Netherland, on taking the oath of allegiance. [1639];Court proceedings. Adriaen Pietersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits ; default. Jan Jansen Damen vs. Manuel de Cleyne ; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Andries Noorman ; wine confiscated, as it was not properly entered. William Bredenbent vs. Peter Smith, slander ; case postponed. Hendrick Cornelissen vs. Peter Pia. [1639];Resolution. To exact tribute from the Indians in maize, furs or wampum, and in case of unwillingness, to employ proper means to remove their reluctance. [1639];Court proceedings. Adriaen Petersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits, for possession of a lot of land alleged to have been sold by defendant ; case adjourned to enable parties to come to an arrangement. Thomas Smith vs. Aert Tonissen ; action for damages committed by the defendant's cattle ; referred to arbitrators. [1639]
Ordinance. Fixing 12 skepels (9 bushels) of maize as the price of a coat or cloak of duffels to the Indians. [1639];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Thomas Walraven, riot and assault ; fined. David Pietersen (de Vries) vs. Govert Danielsen, for performance of contract ; settled. Thomas Bescher vs. William Williamson, default. [1639];Marriage, by the director and council, of Thomas de Coninc and Marritje Frans van Beets. [1639];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Thomas Sandersen, for drawing a knife and wounding his servant ; fined. Manuel de Gerritt de Reus vs. Jan Damen. [1639]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen from Bremen, gunner's mate of the ship Herring ; assault on the deputy fiscal on board the vessel off Staten Island ; the ship ordered under the guns of the fort and the prisoner subject to torture ; "but he persisted in the lie" ; thereupon the ship's crew came ashore and attempted to rescue the prisoner, but failing, the prisoner pleaded guilty and further proceedings were stayed. [1639];Order. To commissaries Van Elsland, Petersen and Van Curler, to have their accounts ready within a month under penalty of 100 guilders. [1639]
Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. David Provoost, for fulfillment of his contract to sell a yawl ; ordered that the present owner of the boat ferry the defendant, next winter, across the East river and back. [1639];Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee ; plaintiff default. Thomas Sandersen, smith, vs. Willem Hendricksen, on a contract ; judgment for plaintiff. [1639];Court proceedings. Isaac Abrahamsen vs. Volckert Evertsen, action for debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Hendrick Pietersen vs. Jan Harmansen, slander ; postponed. [1639]
Court proceedings. Teunis Cray vs. Gysbert Opdyck, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Hans Nelisen vs. Jan Salomonsen ; default. Cornelis Lambersen Cool vs. George Luco ; postponed. Fiscal vs. Juriaen Rodolff, to restore wampum taken from Indians ; restitution ordered. William Bredenbent vs. Aert Tonissen, for pound fees ; settled. [1639]Court proceedings. Hendrick Pietersen vs. Barent Dircksen ; ordered, that inventory be taken of the goods purchased by plaintiff from defendant. Fiscal vs. Jan Evertsen Bout ; default. [1639];Declaration. Gysbert Opdyck, commissary at Fort Hope, respecting the manner in which Lewis Barbese, his black boy, came by his death. [1639](Pages 53-54).;Court proceedings. Hendrick Pietersen vs. Barent Dircksen, action for debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Peter van der Linde vs. Aert Teunissen ; continued. Jan Schepmoes vs. Hendrick Westercamp. Fiscal vs. Jan Schepmoes, theft ; case postponed. [1639];Court proceedings. Jan Schepmoes vs. Hendrick Westercamp, for fulfillment of contract ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Jan Schepmoes, theft ; defendant ordered to pay for what he took and costs. Laurence Haen vs. Nicholas, the tobacco planter, for restitution of a canoe ; judgment for plaintiff. Nicholas, the tobacco planter, vs. Thomas Hall, attorney for George Homs, action of debt ; postponed. [1639] (Page 54).
Court proceedings. Jan Schepmoes vs. Hendrick Westercamp, for fulfillment of contract ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Jan Schepmoes, theft ; defendant ordered to pay for what he took and costs. Laurence Haen vs. Nicholas, the tobacco planter, for restitution of a canoe ; judgment for plaintiff. Nicholas, the tobacco planter, vs. Thomas Hall, attorney for George Homs, action of debt ; postponed. (cont'd) [1639];Order. Granting further time to commissaries Van Elsand, &c., to make up their accounts. [1639];Court proceedings. Isaac Abrahamsen vs. Gerrit de Moff ; George Peper vs. The same ; default. [1639]
Appointment of David Provoost commissary of provisions, vice Elsland, resigned ; and Jacob van Curler and David Provoost, tobacco inspectors. [1640];Court proceedings. Adriaen Pietersen vs. Peter van der Linde ; default. [1640];Court proceedings. Edward Wilson vs. Jan Pietersen ; postponed. Andries Hudde vs. Anthony Jansen, from Salee ; plaintiff default. (Feb. 9.) Hudde vs. Jansen, and Wilson vs. Pietersen ; continued. [1640]
Court proceedings. Barent Dircksen vs. Gerrit Jansen ; action to enforce the sale of a farm, which defendant refuses to accept, on the ground that he was drunk when he bought it ; referred to arbitration. [1640];Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Anthony Jansen, from Salee, on a contract to furnish 3 goats ; judgment for plaintiff. [1640];Court proceedings. Cornelis Cornelissen, boatswain, vs. Laurens Cornelissen, skipper of the Angel Gabriel, on a demand of plaintiff to be continued in his office ; defendant, insisting that he is master of his own ship, refuses his services ; case dismissed. (March 15.) Edward Wilson vs. Jan Pietersen ; referred to arbitration. [1640]
Ordinance. Against trespasses by goats and hogs. [1640];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Adriaen Pietersen, slander and assault ; case continued. [1640];Resolution. To send secretary van Tienhoven to the Archipelago, to purchase all the lands thereabout ; to erect the arms of the states-general ; to take the Indians under Dutch protection, and to prevent further encroachments on New Netherland. [1640];Court proceedings. William Bredenbent vs. Peter Pia and Philip Gerardy ; case of impounding of hogs ; parties referred to the ordinance (p. 58, supra.) Abraham Rycken vs. Gysbert Rycken, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. [1640]
Court proceedings. Jan Schepmoes vs. Abraham Rycken, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Claes Cornelissen vs. Maryn Adriaensen, for delivery of a boat and building a sloop ; case continued. Jacob Stoffelsen vs. Dom. Bogardus and Jan Damen, curators of the estate of Hendrick van Vorst, deceased, for feeding 15 head of cattle ; referred to arbitration. [1640];Court proceedings. Injunction issued prohibiting the curators of the estate of Hendrick van Vorst, deceased, from selling or alienating any part of said estate, until it be ascertained whether deceased had made a will in Holland. Claes Cornelissen Swits vs. Maryn Adriaensen ; settled. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Hendrick Pietersen, to oblige defendant to receive a house and plantation he purchased ; defendant pleads intoxication at the time he bought the premises ; ordered to prove that he was drunk, and that he disclaimed the purchase within 24 hours, otherwise the purchase to remain valid. Fiscal vs. Govert Loockermans et al., for boarding an English vessel without a permit ; fined. [1640]
Court proceedings. Injunction issued prohibiting the curators of the estate of Hendrick van Vorst, deceased, from selling or alienating any part of said estate, until it be ascertained whether deceased had made a will in Holland. Claes Cornelissen Swits vs. Maryn Adriaensen ; settled. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Hendrick Pietersen, to oblige defendant to receive a house and plantation he purchased ; defendant pleads intoxication at the time he bought the premises ; ordered to prove that he was drunk, and that he disclaimed the purchase within 24 hours, otherwise the purchase to remain valid. Fiscal vs. Govert Loockermans et al., for boarding an English vessel without a permit ; fined. (cont'd) [1640];Ordinance. Against trespassing on the maize lands of Indians. [1640] (Page 60).;Court proceedings. Leendert Arentsen vs. Volckert Evertsen ; action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. [1640];Notice to each inhabitant by and around Fort Amsterdam to provide himself with a gun, and to be prepared when called on ; also, that three cannon shot will be fired in case of danger, when every man is to repair to the place of rendezvous. [1640] (Page 61).
Instructions to secretary van Tienhoven to proceed to Martin Gerritsen bay, on Long island, and arrest a number of English strollers, who had intruded on lands there, purchased by the Dutch from the great sachem, Penhawits, and pulled down the arms of the states-general and carved a fool's head on the tree to which they had been nailed. [1640]
Instructions to secretary van Tienhoven to proceed to Martin Gerritsen bay, on Long island, and arrest a number of English strollers, who had intruded on lands there, purchased by the Dutch from the great sachem, Penhawits, and pulled down the arms of the states-general and carved a fool's head on the tree to which they had been nailed. (cont'd) [1640] (Page 63).;Minute of secretary Van Tinehoven's proceedings against the English at Martin Gerritsen's bay. [1640] (Page 64).
Examination of six persons arrested at the above place, viz., Job Seyr, George Wilbe, John Farington, Philip Carteland, Nathaniel Carteland, William Harker. [1640]
Examination of six persons arrested at the above place, viz., Job Seyr, George Wilbe, John Farington, Philip Carteland, Nathaniel Carteland, William Harker. [1640]
Examination of six persons arrested at the above place, viz., Job Seyr, George Wilbe, John Farington, Philip Carteland, Nathaniel Carteland, William Harker. [1640]
Examination of six persons arrested at the above place, viz., Job Seyr, George Wilbe, John Farington, Philip Carteland, Nathaniel Carteland, William Harker. [1640]
Examination of six persons arrested at the above place, viz., Job Seyr, George Wilbe, John Farington, Philip Carteland, Nathaniel Carteland, William Harker. (cont'd) [1640];Resolution. To set the above named Englishmen at liberty, on condition that they quit New Netherland, and do not return thither without permission, with their written promise to the above effect. [1640]
Court proceedings. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Hendrick Pietersen, for delivery of a tobacco plantation ; judgment for plaintiff, and defendant obliged to rent the premises for six years. Simon Pos vs. Jan Celes ; action for payment of peas ; judgment for plaintiff. David Provoost and Jan Damen, guardians of Jan van Vorst, vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, for said minor's share of his father's estate ; two months' delay granted defendant to account. Gillis de Voocht vs. Fiscal, in action of debt ; case continued. Attachment of money in the hands of Maryn Adriaensen, granted to surgeon Kierstede. [1640]
Court proceedings. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Hendrick Pietersen, for delivery of a tobacco plantation ; judgment for plaintiff, and defendant obliged to rent the premises for six years. Simon Pos vs. Jan Celes ; action for payment of peas ; judgment for plaintiff. David Provoost and Jan Damen, guardians of Jan van Vorst, vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, for said minor's share of his father's estate ; two months' delay granted defendant to account. Gillis de Voocht vs. Fiscal, in action of debt ; case continued. Attachment of money in the hands of Maryn Adriaensen, granted to surgeon Kierstede. (cont'd) [1640];Court proceedings. Fiscal, on a complaint of Gillis de Voocht, vs. Hans Fredericksen ; plaintiff and defendant both fined. Fiscal vs. Pieterje Jans ; slander ; case postponed. Thomas Hal vs. Philip Gerritsen, for payment of two skepels of wheat stolen from the mill ; judgment for plaintiff. [1640];Court proceedings. Attachment issued at the suit of William Hunt, against certain tobacco belonging to Nathaniel Martin, in the hands of Jacob van Curler, until proof of the debt be obtained from Virginia. [1640]
Minute setting forth sundry hostile acts of the Raritan Indians, since the peace concluded with them in 1634, and authorizing an attack on them unless they sue for peace. [1640];Court proceedings. Timon Jansen vs. Lourens Haen, slander. Lourens Haen vs. David Provoost, slander ; case postponed. [1640]
Ordinance. Against harboring fugitive servants, and declaring null and void all notes and other instruments not drawn up by the secretary or other authorized person. [1640];Resolution setting forth that the arms of the states-general having been torn down on Long island, &c., an armed force be sent thither to reduce the Indians to obedience, and to levy a contribution on them. [1640]
Court proceedings. Tymon Jansen vs. Laurens Haen, slander ; case continued. Pieter Andriessen vs. Aeltje Douwes, slander ; defendant begs pardon of the plaintiff, in court, and acknowledges that he is an honest and upright man. Jochem Haller vs. Adam Roelantsen, slander of plaintiff's wife ; defendant fined. Cornelis Willemsen vs. Thomas Broen's wife, slander ; defendant discharged, having acknowledged plaintiff to be an honest and upright man. [1640];Court proceedings. Claes Jansen Ruyter vs. Ridder, defendant, slander ; parties ordered to live henceforward in peace. [1640]
23-27 August 1640. Dismissal of David Provoost as commissary of provisions, and appointment of Maurits Jansen in his place. [1640];Court proceedings. Tymon Jansen vs. Laurens Haen, slander ; judgment for plaintiff, and defendant fined. [1640];Order on an application of Peter Draper, bearer of a letter from Leonard Calvert, governor of Maryland, for the rendition of Edward Griffins, an alleged fugitive servant. Said Griffins proves, by the evidence of Henry Penington, of Hackemac, that he was not a servant, but a prisoner, in Maryland ; that he was a servant of captain Clabers, in Virginia. Draper to agree with Griffins for his discharge ; Griffins to give security for any claim of Claber (see Vol. 1, p. 214.) [1640] (Page 75).;30 August 1640. Court proceedings. Jan Jacobsen vs. David Davidsen and Hans Noorman, for the delivery of palisades ; case continued. [1640](Page 76).
Court proceedings. Jan Jansen Damen and David Provoost, guardians of Jan van Vorst, vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, in the matter of the estate of Cornelis van Vorst, deceased ; further time allowed defendant to account. Samuel Chandler vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, husband of Vroutje Ides, widow of Cornelis van Vorst, deceased ; action of debt due by the late Mr. van Vorst ; referred to arbitration. Adam Roelantsen vs. Gillis de Voocht, for payment of washing account ; defendant claims that the year is not yet expired ; plaintiff ordered to make up the full time, and then collect his bill. [1640];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Gerrit and Floris Jansen, for disobedience of their skipper's orders ; Gerrit Jansen fined. Hester Symens, widow of Jacob Vernu, vs. Roland Hackwart, slander ; defendant makes reparation before the court. Jansen Damen and David Provoost, as guardians, &c., vs. Jacob Stoffelsen ; defendant being ready with his account, demands that plaintiffs give security for any debt which may hereafter be brought against the Van Vorst estate ; ordered accordingly. [1640]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Gerrit and Floris Jansen, for disobedience of their skipper's orders ; Gerrit Jansen fined. Hester Symens, widow of Jacob Vernu, vs. Roland Hackwart, slander ; defendant makes reparation before the court. Jansen Damen and David Provoost, as guardians, &c., vs. Jacob Stoffelsen ; defendant being ready with his account, demands that plaintiffs give security for any debt which may hereafter be brought against the Van Vorst estate ; ordered accordingly. (cont'd) [1640]
Appointment of Hendric Roesen to be commissary of Fort Hope, vice Gysbert van Dyc, about to sail for Fatherland. [1640];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Abraham Planc, for trading in maize contrary to the ordinance ; case continued. [1640];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Abraham Planc, Cornelis Lambersen Cool, and George Rapaelje, for violating the ordinance regulating the maize trade ; judgment for plaintiff. [1640]
Court proceedings. Anna Jans, wife of Jan Snediger, cadet, vs. Maria Tirry, slander ; the fiscal interposed in this case, as the defendant committed an assault ; defendant fined, with costs. Fiscal vs. Ulrich Lupold, for fraud, as storekeeper ; case continued. [1640];Council minute. Appointment of Nicholas Coorn to be supercargo of the ship Neptune. [1640]
Minute. Fixing the pay of Bastiaen, from Pariba, a Portuguese, who had been captured in a prize, and entered the company's service in 1638. [1640];Court proceedings. Abraham Pietersen, miller, vs. Hendric Harmansen, for surrender of bouwery No. 5, on the ground that he kept cattle not his own on it, which the defendant denying, parties are reconciled in court. [1640];Resolution fixing the price of goods in the company's store at nett 50 per cent advance ; to post the prices in the store, and to notify the inhabitants thereof. [1640]
Proclamation notifying the people that the prices of goods are affixed to a board in the public store, and if any one be overcharged he is to report the case to the council. [1640]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Clein Antonio Paulo d'Angola, Gracia d'Angola, Jan of Fort Orange, Manuel de Gerrit the giant, Anthony Portuguese, Manuel Minuit, Simon Congo, and Manuel the Great, all negroes, for killing Jan Premero, another negro ; prisoners pleaded guilty ; sentence, the prisoners to draw lots, to determine who shall suffer death ; whereupon, the lot, "by God's providence," fell on Manuel Gerrit, the giant, who was remanded for sentence. [1641]
Sentence on Manuel Gerrit, the giant, for the murder aforesaid ; to be hanged by the neck until dead, as an example to all such malefactors. [1641]
Minute, setting forth that the hangman turned off the ladder the above negro, having two strong halters round his neck, both which broke, whereupon all the bystanders called out, Mercy! which was accordingly granted. [1641];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. commissary Lupold ; case put over ; The same vs. Laurens Haen, for malversation in the public store ; case postponed. [1641]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. commissary Lupold ; defendant acknowledged having charged too much for goods sold in the public store. Nidt Wilson vs. Thomas Sandersen, smith, for damage committed by defendant's cattle in plaintiff's garden ; plaintiff ordered to prove the damage. [1641];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. commissary Lupold, for fraud and extortion ; motion for judgment, also that the defendant declare who those are that speak evil of the hon'ble magistrates. [1641]
Examination of commissary Lupold on written interrogatories. [1641];Declaration. Peter Cornelissen, late deacon, respecting an application of Laurens Haen for a loan of some of the poor money. [1641]
14 March 1641. Sentence of Ulrich Lupold, storekeeper, for fraud and extortion ; declared unfit to hold any public office ; to be sent to Holland to answer for his delinquencies, and to pay a fine of 200 guilders with costs. [1641] (Page 88).;11 April 1641. Court proceedings. Everardus Bogardus and Tymen Jansen, guardians of the minor children of Cornelis van Vorst, vs. Jan Damen and David Provoost, guardian of Jan, eldest son of said Van Vorst, for an increased allowance to educate said minors ; granted. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool vs. Sybout Claessen, for delivery of plank ; referred to arbitration. [1641] (Page 89).
Court proceedings. Everardus Bogardus and Tymen Jansen, guardians of the minor children of Cornelis van Vorst, vs. Jan Damen and David Provoost, guardian of Jan, eldest son of said Van Vorst, for an increased allowance to educate said minors ; granted. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool vs. Sybout Claessen, for delivery of plank ; referred to arbitration. (cont'd) [1641] (page 90);Ordinance. Against tapping beer or strong liquors during divine service, or after ten o'clock at night ; against using any other measure than that of Amsterdam ; also fixing the price of beer. [1641] (page 90);Ordinance. Regulating the currency of Wampum, and prohibiting the circulation of a foreign inferior description, which has driven "the splendid Manhattan wampum" out of sight. [1641] (page 90);Court proceedings. Everardus Bogardus et al., guardians of the minor children of Cornelis van Vorst vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor ; to testify respecting an alleged indebtedness of Hendrick van Vorst to his deceased father's estate ; defendant declares he knows nothing about it. [1641] (page 91);Court proceedings. Jan Damen and David Provoost vs. Everardus Bogardus and Tymen Jansen, guardians of the estate of the late Hendrick van Vorst, on a claim as guardians of Jan van Vorst, to one-half of the estate of said Hendrick, in his right, as full brother of deceased, and then to an equal share of the remainder with his half brother and sister ; court awarded judgment for plaintiffs as claimed. Jacob Stoffelsen vs. Everardus Bogardus et al., guardians, &c., that defendant, before dividing Hendrick van Vorst's estate, pay what he owed his father ; judgment for plaintiff. Hendrick Jansen, father and guardian of Elsie Hendrick, vs. the guardians of the late Hendrick van Vorst's heirs, for three cows which said Van Vorst verbally promised his daughter, in case he died on the passage to Fatherland ; judgment for defendants. [1641] (page 91)
Court proceedings. Jan Damen and David Provoost vs. Everardus Bogardus and Tymen Jansen, guardians of the estate of the late Hendrick van Vorst, on a claim as guardians of Jan van Vorst, to one-half of the estate of said Hendrick, in his right, as full brother of deceased, and then to an equal share of the remainder with his half brother and sister ; court awarded judgment for plaintiffs as claimed. Jacob Stoffelsen vs. Everardus Bogardus et al., guardians, &c., that defendant, before dividing Hendrick van Vorst's estate, pay what he owed his father ; judgment for plaintiff. Hendrick Jansen, father and guardian of Elsie Hendrick, vs. the guardians of the late Hendrick van Vorst's heirs, for three cows which said Van Vorst verbally promised his daughter, in case he died on the passage to Fatherland ; judgment for defendants. (cont'd) [1641]
Court proceedings. Frederick Jansen vs. Claes Sybrantsen Veringh, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. [1641];Minute permitting a considerable number of Englishmen to settle with their clergyman, in New Netherland, on the following conditions: 1. They shall take the oath of allegiance ; 2. They shall enjoy free exercise of their religion ; 3. They shall nominate three persons, one of whom shall be appointed magistrate by the governor of New Netherland, with power to decide civil cases under 40 guilders ($16), without appeal, and criminal cases not deserving of capital punishment ; 4. They shall not erect forts unless by permission ; 5. Their lands shall be free of taxes for ten years, after which they shall pay the tenths ; 6. They shall enjoy free trade, and free hunting and fishing ; but, 7. Must use Dutch weights and measures. [1641]
Resolution. Dr. Johannes La Montagne to go with a force of fifty men to Fort Hope, to curb the insolence of the English thereabout, who, not content with having usurped the lands which the Dutch bought and paid for, have committed various other outrages. [1641];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Ulrich Lupold for satisfaction to the company ; defendant acknowledges his faults and requests to be again employed ; judgment for plaintiff ; meanwhile defendant to be allowed his rations until the arrival of the ships. Fiscal vs. Maryn Adriaensen, slander ; defendant begs pardon of the director, and is forgiven for the sake of wife and children. [1641]
Court proceedings. The guardians of Cornelis van Vorst's children vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, husband of said Van Vorst's widow ; plaintiffs claim the corn growing on said Van Vorst's bouwery ; defendant ordered to prove that Hendrick van Vorst made the widow a present of his share, &c., and to pay 420 guilders, which he ackowledges to be indebted. Dirck Cornelissen vs. Jan Evertsen Bout ; action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Thomas Hall vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, slander, defendant having accused the plaintiff with having rendered his tobacco unsaleable ; referred to arbitration. Philip Geraerdy vs. Juriaen Hendricksen, to oblige defendant to build a house for plaintiff according to contract ; judgment for plaintiff. [1641];Minute, allowing Bastiaen Jansen Crol certain fees for having seized a quantity of beaver skins at Fort Orange. [1641]
Surrender, by Anna Metfoort, widow of William Quick, for the benefit of the creditors, of all the effects belonging to the insolvent estate of her late husband, "except the clothes she now wears to cover her nakedness," with the inventory of said Quick's effects. [1641]
Declaration. Juriaen Hendricksen and Nanning Hansen, as to the quantity of grain they reaped two years ago, at Ahasimus, for Jacob Stoffelsen. [1641];Court proceedings. Gillis de Voocht vs. Tomas Tomassen's wife, respecting a bill for making shirts ; referred to arbitration. [1641];Minute setting forth the continued hostilities of the Raritans, who have killed several planters on Staten island, and offering to pay friendly Indians 10 fathoms of wampum for every head of a Raritan, and 20 fathoms for the head of any of those who committed the above murders. [1641]
Court proceedings. Adam Roelantsen vs. Jan Jansen Damen, for trespass ; judgment for plaintiff ; damages to be assessed by arbitrators. Guardians of the late Cornelis van Vorst's children vs. Maryn Adriaensen, Hendrick the tailor, Jacob Stoffelsen, and Frederick Lubbertsen, for debt ; Adriaensen and Lubbertsen proved that they had paid Stoffelsen ; judgment accordingly. [1641];Court proceedings. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Jan Andriessen, for recovery of stolen pork ; case continued (Aug. 23) ; Andriessen confesses that he took about half pound of pork belonging to Maryn Adriaensen ; is released from his irons, and case postponed. [1641];Notice to all heads of families to meet in fort Amsterdam on Thursday, 29th inst., to adopt some necessary resolution (see post, p. 104.) [1641]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Laurens Haen, a fugitive from justice, on a charge of theft ; the money he stole having been found buried in four different places, and the other stolen articles in the possession of divers persons ; sentence, as if he were present, that he be publicly set up on the scaffold, and there whipped with rods, and further fined 150 carolus guilders, with costs. Isaac Allerton vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee ; action for goods sold and delivered ; judgment for plaintiff ; defendant to pay before leaving Manhattan island. Fiscal vs. the pilot and boatswain of the Angel Gabriel, smuggling ; judgment for plaintiff ; defendants to pay the duties on sugar, and fined. Fiscal vs. Ulrich Lupold ; on petition of some respectable Englishmen, praying that he may be permitted to remain here, he is allowed to do so, in order that the company may the better obtain satisfaction. Jan Damen vs. Jacob Stoffelsen ; ordered that Maryn Adriaensen and Frederick Lubbertsen declare on oath that they have no other accounts with Hendrick van Vorst than those relating to the cows they purchased from Vroutje Ides. [1641]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Laurens Haen, a fugitive from justice, on a charge of theft ; the money he stole having been found buried in four different places, and the other stolen articles in the possession of divers persons ; sentence, as if he were present, that he be publicly set up on the scaffold, and there whipped with rods, and further fined 150 carolus guilders, with costs. Isaac Allerton vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee ; action for goods sold and delivered ; judgment for plaintiff ; defendant to pay before leaving Manhattan island. Fiscal vs. the pilot and boatswain of the Angel Gabriel, smuggling ; judgment for plaintiff ; defendants to pay the duties on sugar, and fined. Fiscal vs. Ulrich Lupold ; on petition of some respectable Englishmen, praying that he may be permitted to remain here, he is allowed to do so, in order that the company may the better obtain satisfaction. Jan Damen vs. Jacob Stoffelsen ; ordered that Maryn Adriaensen and Frederick Lubbertsen declare on oath that they have no other accounts with Hendrick van Vorst than those relating to the cows they purchased from Vroutje Ides. (cont'd) [1641];Order. On petition of commissary Olof Stevensen (van Cortland), increasing his salary to 30 guilders per month. [1641]
Resolution to construct a redoubt on Staten island, for the protection of the inhabitants there. [1641];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Symonson, late skipper of the yacht Reael, and his gunner, for having, whilst drunk, discharged a shotted cannon after the sentries were posted ; remanded to prison in irons. Fiscal vs. Pierre Pia and David Clement, for fighting ; case continued. Bentje vs. Symon Dircksen Pos, for debt ; the matter having been left to defendant's oath, he swore that he was not indebted to plaintiff ; judgment for defendant. [1641];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. skipper Symonsen and his gunner, supra ; defendants ordered to settle with the fiscal. The same vs. Pia and Clement, supra ; defendants ordered to satisfy the fiscal. [1641];Ordinance. Establishing an annual fair at New Amsterdam, on the 15th October for cattle, and on the 1st Nov. for hogs. [1641]
Court proceedings. Borger Jorissen vs. Jacob Roy, gunner, for debt ; judgment for plaintiff. The same vs. fiscal Van der Huyghens, for damage done to plaintiff's house by the imprudent firing of a cannon by skipper Symonsen ; defendant says that plaintiff had forgiven the skipper ; he is ordered to prove that assertion. Jan Damen vs. Lyntje Adams's wife, Thomas Coninck and Jan Platneus ; all for slander. [1641];Court proceedings. William Bredenbent, deputy sheriff, vs. Hendrick, the tailor, Borger Jorissen et al., for fees for impounding their goats, &c. ; judgment for plaintiff ; defendants ordered to pay him 10 guilders pound money and 10 guilders damages. [1641]
Court proceedings. David Davidsen and Thomas Broen vs. Borger Jorissen, Hendrick, the tailor et al.; execution issued and the fiscal ordered to seize and sell defendants' goats to satisfy the judgment. [1641]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Lambert Cool, assault ; evidence in the case. [1641] (page 104);Articles proposed by the director and council to the heads of families as to the proper means to be adopted to punish the Indian who murdered Claes Swits ; with the answer of the Twelve elected men and their names (see p. 98, supra.) [1641] (page 104-105);Minute of the further deliberations of the Twelve men, and resolution thereupon. [1641] (page 106)
Court proceedings. Peter Cock vs. Jan Evertsen Bout, slander ; defendant offers to prove what he said ; case postponed. [1641];Resolution, on receipt of a letter from Jan Claessen van Campen, governor of Curaçao, to send a supply of provisions to that island. [1641];Court proceedings. Paulus Jansen vs. Maryn Adriaensen et al.; referred to arbitration. Fiscal vs. Jan Hobbesen, for stealing a sheet from the city tavern ; the prisoner pleads intoxication and says he knows nothing about the matter ; case postponed to the afternoon when, if the prisoner continue headstrong, he is to be subjected to torture. The same vs. Gerrit Jansen, cooper, for stealing timber ; proof ordered. (cont'd) [1641]
Court proceedings. Paulus Jansen vs. Maryn Adriaensen et al.; referred to arbitration. Fiscal vs. Jan Hobbesen, for stealing a sheet from the city tavern ; the prisoner pleads intoxication and says he knows nothing about the matter ; case postponed to the afternoon when, if the prisoner continue headstrong, he is to be subjected to torture. The same vs. Gerrit Jansen, cooper, for stealing timber ; proof ordered. [1641] (page 108);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Hobbesen, for theft ; defendant persisting in denying the charge, is put to the torture, after which he confessed his guilt ; sentence, to be taken to the place where public justice is executed, and there to be whipped with rods ; immediately after which he is to remove himself beyond the limits of New Netherland, on pain, if found again in the country, to be put in chains and set to work with the company's negroes. [1641] (page 108-109);Court proceedings. John Haes vs. Master Fiscock, for payment of £48 stg. for work ; referred to arbitration. [1641] (page 109)
Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Dirck Corsen Stam, for goods belonging to the late Hendrick de Foreest ; case postponed. Johannes la Montagne vs. John Merris (? Merrit), for damages to plaintiff's tobacco, in consequence of the blowing down of the tobacco house which defendant had built for him ; referred for arbitration to a Dutch and an English carpenter, viz. : Gillis Pietersen and John Haes. [1641];Declaration. Dirck Corsen Stam, that he never said in Holland that Johannes la Montagne daily filled his pockets with ducatoons and jacobuses. [1641];Court proceedings. Willem Dircksen Schepmoes, skipper, vs. Jacob Dircksen, boatswain, and Jan Heyn, for neglecting their duty on board the ship White Falcon ; defendants dismissed from the ship, and fined each 20 guilders. [1641]
Court proceedings. Isaac de Foreest vs. Isaac Abrahamsen, for debt ; settled. Borger Jorissen vs. Tonis Nyssen ; action for work done ; judgment for plaintiff. Dirck Corsen Stam ads. Andries Hudde, husband of the late Hendrick de Foreest's widow ; ordered, if Hudde prove his case, that Corsen shall give security that he will prove the contrary here, by his books, or in Holland to Hudde's attorney. Fiscal vs. Gerrit Gerritsen, for stealing rope from the company's yacht ; prisoner remanded, in chains, to the guard house, and Dirck Holgersen ordered not to leave until the case be decided. Cornelis Volckersen vs. Aert Willemsen, for killing a hog ; referred to arbitration. [1642]
Court proceedings. Philip Gerritsen vs. Teunis Cray and Gurken Hessels, on a contract for delivery of firewood ; judgment for plaintiff. Jochim Kierstede vs. Peter Pia, slander ; defendant declares in court that he has nothing to say of plaintiff but what is honorable and good ; defendant ordered to pay costs. Hans Rodewick vs. Andries, the boatswain, for a canoe defendant set adrift ; case postponed. Dirck Corsen (Stam) vs. Andries Hudde ; plaintiff demands that as defendant has not proved his case, that he be permitted to leave for Virginia ; request granted if defendant do not comply with the order of court of 2d inst. [1642];Fiscal vs. Jan Tomassen and Philip Geraerdy, for selling beer at a higher rate than is fixed by the ordinance ; parties ordered to arrange the matter among themselves ; Gerrit Jansen vs. the fiscal ; plaintiff demands that defendant prove his accusation ; defendant proves that plaintiff has been called a timber thief ; defendant declares in court, upon oath, that he is innocent; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Gerrit Gerritsen and Dirck Hollegersen, for stealing rope ; Holgersen declares on oath that he bought the rope of Gerritsen in good faith ; ordered, that Gerritsen and the other sailor of the yacht Reael appear next court day, in order to determine by lot which of them shall be punished, or meanwhile to satisfy the fiscal. [1642]
Court proceedings. Gregory Petersen vs. Thomas Coninck, for payment of an elk hide ; continued. Hans Steen vs. Hans Skipper, slander ; referred to arbitration. [1642]
Court proceedings. Johannes Winckelman vs. Abraham Pietersen, on a complaint of tampering with Jacob Bouwensen, his man servant, whom the plaintiff had brought from Holland to superintend bouwery No. 5 ; Bouwensen ordered to serve out his time according to contract. Fiscal vs. Maryn Adriaensen, for drawing a knife ; defendant positively denies the charge. [1642]
Court proceedings. Balthazar Lourens vs. Jan Tomassen, to oblige defendant to receive a house he purchased ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. John Celes, for shooting other people's hogs in the woods ; defendant to find bail or remain in prison until the fiscal completes his proofs ; bail furnished. Andries Hudde vs. Dirck Corsen Stam ; plaintiff being in default is ordered to appear within 12 hours or be nonsuited. [1642];Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Dirck Corsen Stam ; plaintiff again in default ; judgment for defendant, who is authorized to proceed on his voyage to Virginia. Fiscal vs. John Celes ; defendant acknowledges having shot one hog that was not his ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen, late gunner, &c., for being insolent to that officer ; defendant condemned to serve the company one month ; to pay a fine of 10 guilders, with costs, Fiscal vs. Philip Geraerdy, a soldier, for having been absent from the guard without leave ; sentence, to ride the Wooden horse during parade, with a pitcher in one hand and a drawn sword in the other. Abraham Rycken vs. Jacques Bentyn, slander. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Thomas Hall, respecting the delivery of a plantation sold by the plaintiff to the defendant ; settled. [1642]
Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Dirck Corsen Stam ; plaintiff again in default ; judgment for defendant, who is authorized to proceed on his voyage to Virginia. Fiscal vs. John Celes ; defendant acknowledges having shot one hog that was not his ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen, late gunner, &c., for being insolent to that officer ; defendant condemned to serve the company one month ; to pay a fine of 10 guilders, with costs, Fiscal vs. Philip Geraerdy, a soldier, for having been absent from the guard without leave ; sentence, to ride the Wooden horse during parade, with a pitcher in one hand and a drawn sword in the other. Abraham Rycken vs. Jacques Bentyn, slander. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Thomas Hall, respecting the delivery of a plantation sold by the plaintiff to the defendant ; settled. (cont'd) [1642]
Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Dirck Corsen Stam ; plaintiff again in default ; judgment for defendant, who is authorized to proceed on his voyage to Virginia. Fiscal vs. John Celes ; defendant acknowledges having shot one hog that was not his ; case continued. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen, late gunner, &c., for being insolent to that officer ; defendant condemned to serve the company one month ; to pay a fine of 10 guilders, with costs, Fiscal vs. Philip Geraerdy, a soldier, for having been absent from the guard without leave ; sentence, to ride the Wooden horse during parade, with a pitcher in one hand and a drawn sword in the other. Abraham Rycken vs. Jacques Bentyn, slander. Maryn Adriaensen vs. Thomas Hall, respecting the delivery of a plantation sold by the plaintiff to the defendant ; settled. (cont'd) [1642];Declaration. David Provoost that Hendrick de Forest's widow and Dirck Corsen (Stam), have a lawsuit at Amsterdam, with interrogatories on which said Corsen is examined. [1642]
Proclamation forbidding the purchase directly or indirectly of any produce grown on soil near Fort Hope, usurped by the English, and called Hartford. [1642]
Ordinance. Imposing a duty of ten per cent on all imports from Holland, Brazil, Guinea or the West Indies, and an export duty according to the tariff laid down in the Freedoms. [1642]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Abraham Pietersen, for slandering the director-general ; judgment demanded conformable to the Imperial Statutes, fol. 296 ; defendant ordered under arrest. Capt. Patrick vs. Joseph Scot, slander ; defendant ordered to prove his assertion within a month, meanwhile to furnish bail for his appearance, and for whatever damages may be awarded plaintiff. Fiscal vs. John Celes, for shooting a hog ; judgment next session. Abraham Ryken vs. Jacques Bentyn, slander ; defendant proves that pork had been eaten at plaintiff's house. [1642]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Abraham Pietersen, for slandering the director-general ; judgment demanded conformable to the Imperial Statutes, fol. 296 ; defendant ordered under arrest. Capt. Patrick vs. Joseph Scot, slander ; defendant ordered to prove his assertion within a month, meanwhile to furnish bail for his appearance, and for whatever damages may be awarded plaintiff. Fiscal vs. John Celes, for shooting a hog ; judgment next session. Abraham Ryken vs. Jacques Bentyn, slander ; defendant proves;that pork had been eaten at plaintiff's house. (cont'd) [1642];Ordinance. Against harboring strangers from New England and Virginia, who "carry their passports under their feet," and requiring their names to be reported to the director. [1642]
Resolution. To expel from the South river (Delaware) certain Englishmen who had commenced a settlement at the Schuylkill, opposite fort Nassau. [1642]
Court proceedings. Andries Roulofsen vs. Govert Loockermans, for payment for digging a cellar ; defendant denies having employed plaintiff ; judgment for defendant. Catrina Bartram vs. Thomas Jacobsen, slander ; defendant declares in court that he knows nothing of plaintiff but what is honest and virtuous ; plaintiff likewise declares that defendant is a decent young man. Fiscal vs. John Celes, for shooting a hog ; defendant adjudged to pay the owner such sum as arbitrators may decide to be the value of the animal, and a like sum to the fiscal, with costs. [1642] (page 124);Instructions. To Jan Jansen from Ilpendam, commissary at the South river (Delaware), for the expulsion of the English from the Schuylkil. [1642] (page 124);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Abraham Isaacksen Planck, for maliciously tearing down an ordinance posted in fort Amsterdam, and slandering the authorities ; fined 300 guilders. [1642] (page 125)
Court proceedings. David Pietersen (de Vries) vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, for payment of a note ; defendant pleads offset ; case continued. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, vs. Dirck Cornelissen, slander, for calling plaintiff's daughter a w...e ; defendant to make reparation in full court. [1642];Resolution. To employ Ulrich Lupold in the public service. [1642]
Public declaration. Dirck Cornelissen, that he had slandered Elsje Hendrickx and her bridegroom, and had stated more than was true ; wherefore begs their pardon, and declares before God, the court, and all the bystanders, that he knows nought of her but what is honorable and virtuous. [1642];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Merry Terry, for an assault on Jan Evertsen, in taking away his hat ; defendant ordered to return the hat, and pay a fine of 6 guilders. Fiscal vs. Cornelis Volckersen ; defendant condemned to pay 9 guilders duty on beavers, and recommended henceforth to keep a more orderly house. [1642];Court proceedings. Jacob Roy vs. Claes de Veringh, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. David Pietersen, from Hoorn, vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor ; action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Cornelis Melyn vs. Joannes Winckelman ; plaintiff, by virtue of a contract entered into with the Lord of Nederhorst, at Amsterdam, demands of defendant by what authority he came last winter to Staten island with his people and cattle, and why he left there and established another colonie at Achter Col, without consulting him ; defendant answers he came out as servant of Meyndert Meyndertsen, for whom he, according to orders, established said colonie, by virtue of a patent which the directors (of the W. I. Co.) had granted his master ; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Jan van Meppelen, slander ; case postponed, and defendant recommended to keep quiet meanwhile. [1642]
Court proceedings. Jacob Roy vs. Claes de Veringh, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. David Pietersen, from Hoorn, vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor ; action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. Cornelis Melyn vs. Joannes Winckelman ; plaintiff, by virtue of a contract entered into with the Lord of Nederhorst, at Amsterdam, demands of defendant by what authority he came last winter to Staten island with his people and cattle, and why he left there and established another colonie at Achter Col, without consulting him ; defendant answers he came out as servant of Meyndert Meyndertsen, for whom he, according to orders, established said colonie, by virtue of a patent which the directors (of the W. I. Co.) had granted his master ; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Jan van Meppelen, slander ; case postponed, and defendant recommended to keep quiet meanwhile. [1642]
Appointment of Andries Hudde as surveyor ; and engagement of Laurens Andriessen, for one month, as a mower. [1642] (page 129);Ordinance. Against drawing a knife and inflicting a wound therewith. [1642] (page 129);Minute of the attendance on the council of Messrs. Whiting and Hill, delegates from Hartford, to negotiate terms for the surrender of the lands of Fort Hope, on the Connecticut river. [1642] (page 130)
Conditiones a D. Directore Gen: Senatusq ; novi Belgij D'nis Weytingh, atq ; Hill Delegatis a Nobili Senatu Hartfordiensi, oblatæ. [In Smith's Hist, of New York, Alb. ed., p. 22.] [1642];Court proceedings. Richard Brudenell vs. John Celes ; judgment for plaintiff and costs. (Aug. 7.) Dirck Corsen Stam vs. Tymen Jansen, for repayment of 550 guilders paid twice ; defendant demands copy of papers ; case continued. Philip Gerritsen vs. Johannes Winckelman, action of debt ; case continued. [1642]
Court proceedings. Thomas Seyl vs. Goodman Lengh, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff on condition that he secure the defendant against others. Thomas Willett vs. Dirck Cornelissen, slander ; defendant declares that he can say nothing but what is good of the plaintiff ; defendant ordered to throw something in the box for the poor. Tymen Jansen ads. Dirck Corsen (Stam) ; judgment for plaintiff. [1642] (page 132);Court proceedings. Stephen Harpele vs. Cosyn Gerritsen, action for payment of wages ; judgment for plaintiff. [1642] (page 133)
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Uldrich Lupold, for breaking the company's seal on his chest, and taking out money ; charge denied by defendant, who, with his wife, is ordered to swear, that neither of them, nor any one with their knowledge, had committed the act. Thomas Smith vs. Jan Pietersen, action for a gun ; ordered that it be brought into court and parties then to settle their accounts. William Cornelisen Coster vs. skipper Houthuyn, for loss of wine by leakage, and for damage of goods ; referred to arbitration. [1642];Resolution. To prevent the great injury done to the Indian trade, within Dutch territory, by the English, especially by one George Lamberton, on the Red Mountain (New Haven), and to authorize the fiscal to constrain him to pay the company's duties. [1642]
Court proceedings. David Pietersen (de Vries) vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor ; judgment for plaintiff with costs, and execution against defendant's furniture ordered. [1642];Court proceedings. Robert Pinoyer vs. Thomas Sandersen, assault ; defendant justifies and says that the plaintiff forced his door ; plaintiff ordered under arrest, and the case handed to the fiscal. Abraham Grevenraet vs. Dirck Corsen Stam, action on a promissory note ; defendant says he is to pay in Virginia, and that the plaintiff is bound to serve him, which plaintiff denies ; ordered that parties give security, the one for the payment, and the other that he was not bound at Amsterdam. [1642]
Testimony of Robert Cock, of Middlesex, England, Richard Brudenell, of Bedford, John Smith, of Oxford, and Rebecca Raetse, respecting the whereabouts of one John Brent, cooper, husband of said Rebecca. [1642]
Court proceedings. Cornelis Melyn vs. Egbert Woutersen, for loss of the services of defendant's daughter, who had engaged to be married before her term of service expired ; Elsje Jans, the maiden in question, testified that her mother and another woman had brought a young man to Staten Island, whom she had never seen before, and desired her to marry him ; she declined at first, as she did not know him, and had no inclination to marry, but finally consented ; she concluded by returning in court the pocket handkerchief she had received as a marriage present. [1642]
Testimony of Edward Owens as to the whereabouts of John Brent, the cooper, and order to take said Owens into custody until some satisfactory intelligence be received of Brent. [1642]
Further testimony of Rebecca Raetse on the preceding subject, and evidence of Samuel Chandler and Margaret Fransum thereupon. [1642];Court proceedings. Dirck Corsen (Stam) vs. Jochem Kierstede, respecting a stolen sail which defendant had purchased ; judgment for plaintiff, on condition that he prove property. [1642];Order to David Pietersen (de Vries) to swear to the correctness of his book, and that Lady Harvey owes him a balance of 45 guilders, or in default to forfeit his claim. [1642]
Attachment issued at the suit of David Pietersen de Vries, for £4 14s. stg., due him from the estate of capt. Richard Stevens, for linen sold to Lady Harvey, who was at the time the wife of said Stevens ; attachment ordered accordingly. Dirck Corsen Stam vs. Jochem Kierstede, for a sail alleged to have been stolen ; defendant ordered to return or pay for the sail. Robert Bello vs. Barent Dircksen, for damages by hogs ; referred to arbitration. [1642]
Passport. Maryn Adriaensen, to protect him against those of the Red Mountain (New Haven), who threaten reprisals on account of the treatment received by Mr. Lamberton. [1642];Permit. Mr. Throgmorton and associates, to settle within nine miles of the Manhattans. [1642];Court proceedings. Cornelis Melyn vs. Egbert Woutersen, husband and guardian of Engel Jans, for damages in consequence of the abduction of Elsje Jans, his maid servant, from his service at Staten island ; case postponed. [1642]
Council minute. Order respecting the fees of Andries Hudde, the surveyor. [1642];Declaration. Elsje Jans, that she sent for Adriaen Pietersen, and that on his coming to Staten island she accompanied him to his yawl. [1642]
Order imposing a fine of 6 stivers for a first default, 12 stivers for a second, and judgment for a third. [1642];Court proceedings. Jannitje Martens, widow of Jan Tomassen, deceased, vs. Jan van Meppelen, for breach of promise ; plaintiff had permitted defendant to sleep with her, on a promise of marriage, which she proves, and now applies to the court to oblige defendant to keep his engagement ; case postponed. [1642]
Court proceedings. Cornelis Melyn vs. Adriaen Petersen, and the fiscal vs. the same, for abduction of Mr. Melyn's servant girl ; defendant ordered to bring the girl into court and deliver her to Cornelis Melyn, and receive her again from him on giving security for the payment of any damages he (Melyn) may have suffered. [1642];Resolution. To assist arriving settlers, as otherwise the country will come to nought, and the people remain in a miserable condition. [1642];Court proceedings. Maurits Jansen, from Broeckhuysen, vs. Everardus Bogardus, guardian of the children of Cornelis van Vorst, for money advanced to Jan van Vorst in Holland ; case continued. Edward Owen vs. Richard Brudenell ; case of outstanding accounts. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, for slandering the director general ; defendant ordered to be put in irons until the fiscal take further information. [1642]
Court proceedings. Maurits Jansen, from Broeckhuysen, vs. Everardus Bogardus, guardian of the children of Cornelis van Vorst, for money advanced to Jan van Vorst in Holland ; case continued. Edward Owen vs. Richard Brudenell ; case of outstanding accounts. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, for slandering the director general ; defendant ordered to be put in irons until the fiscal take further information. (cont'd) [1642];Court proceedings. Laurens Cornelissen vs. Paulus Jansen, on a contract to dig land ; judgment for plaintiff. Adriaen van der Donck vs. Jannitje Teunis, on a contract to serve Mr. Van Renselaer ; as defendant is in the last months of pregnancy, case is postponed to the spring, on condition of giving security for contract and disbursements. [1642]
Affidavits of Arent van Curler, secretary of Renselaerswyck, and others, as to offensive language alleged to have been used by Hendrick Jansen, tailor, in regard to director Kieft. [1642]
Affidavits of Arent van Curler, secretary of Renselaerswyck, and others, as to offensive language alleged to have been used by Hendrick Jansen, tailor, in regard to director Kieft. (cont'd) [1642]
Court proceedings. Minute of the amicable settlement of a slander suit between Adriaen van der Donck, sheriff of Renselaerswyck, and Frans Allersen, cooper. Declaration of Hendrick Jansen, from Oldenburgh, a soldier stationed at Achter Col, that he had sold powder to Schepmoes. [1642];Notice, by beat of drum, to Thomas Pop and Roger Jorissen, deserters, to make their appearance and defend themselves from such charge. [1642]
Commission. Jacques Bentyn, Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter), Hendrick van Dyck, and Gysbert Opdyck, to act as judges, with councillor la Montagne, at the trial of Hendrick Jansen, tailor, for slandering the director-general. [1642];Evidence of Jan Damen and Burgher Jorissen in the above case. [1642]
Evidence of Jan Damen and Burgher Jorissen in the above case. (cont'd) [1642]
Court proceedings. Hendrick van Dyck vs. William Cornelissen Coster, in an action for the recovery of beavers alleged to have been stolen ; defendant ordered to produce the beavers in court. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, for slandering the director-general ; defendant allowed copy of the charges, to answer the same in writing at the next session of the court. [1642];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Schepmoes, for purchasing stolen goods ; defendant ordered to make restitution, and, on refusing to comply, is ordered under arrest. [1642]
Sentence of Hendrick Jansen, tailor, for calling the director-general a villain, and saying it was a w...e that cast him out as her excrements ; that he shall, with uncovered head, declare before the director's door, after the ringing of the bell, that he had falsely uttered said infamous words, and beg pardon of God and the court ; in case of refusal, to be banished for six years ; in addition, to pay 300 guilders fine, and costs. [1642] (page 152);Order. Hendrick Jansen aforesaid to prepare to sail in the Peacock, as he refuses to comply with the terms of the above sentence. [1642] (page 153)
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Michel Picet and Nicholas Boot, for an assault on the wife of one Touchyn ; defendant to pay surgeon's fees, and 20 guilders to the woman. Nicholas Boot vs. Michel Picet, for payment of labor in clearing land ; referred to arbitration. George Rapalje vs. Michel Picet, damages for injuring a goat ; judgment for plaintiff, 4 guilders. [1642];Order. The fiscal to put in execution the sentence pronounced against Hendrick Jansen. [1642];Appointment. George Baxter as English secretary. [1642]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. David Anderson, for an assault with intent to commit a rape ; prisoner pleaded guilty ; sentence, to be publicly whipped and then banished. [1642]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Snediger, for violation of the ordinance respecting weights and measures ; fined.;Court proceedings. John Brint, cooper, vs. Mr. Heyl ; case referred to Mr. Allerton and Thomas Baxter. [1643]
Declaration. Abel Rendenhasen that he made gloves from English duffels three years ago, in the bay. [1643];Deposition. Geertje Nannincx and Roelant Hackwaert respecting some pits of Indian corn at Mareckkawick. [1643];Court proceedings. Adam Hooft vs. Hendrick van Dyck, slander ; parties ordered to produce their evidence. Marcus Jansen vs. Burgert Jorisen, action for reparation of character, having been imprisoned on a charge of theft ; defendant denies having so accused the plaintiff ; court promises plaintiff a certificate whenever he proves his innocence. [1643]
Sundry depositions in the case of Hooft vs. Van Dyck, supra. [1643]
Court proceedings. John Celes vs. Ralph Cardel, action for 200 lbs. tobacco ; judgment for plaintiff. Hans Nelissen vs. Evert Jansen, for restitution of a piece of cloth left with defendant to be made into a coat, and which was stolen ; referred to arbitration. Hendrick van Dyck vs. Adam Hooft, slander ; defendant ordered to prove the truth of what he alleged, which he offers to do. [1643];Application of Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), commissary, for an increase of salary ; granted. [1643]
Commission. Maryn Adriaensen to attack a party of Indians behind Corlear's Hook, and serjeant Rodolff to attack another party at at Pavonia, behind Jan Eversen (Bout's). (page 161);Resolution. To enlist a number of planters, "in order to put a bit in the mouth of the heathen." [1643] (page 161-163);Resolution. Appointing a day of general fast and prayer, in consequence of the war with the Indians. [1643] Proclamation of peace with the Indians of Long island. [1643] (page 163)
Particulars of two attempts on the life of director Kieft, by Maryn Adriaensen, formerly a freebooter and seaman under Compaan and his partisans ; imprisonment of Maryn ; application for his release ; resolution to send him to Holland. [1643]
Articles of peace between the Dutch and the Indians of Achkinkeshacky, Tappaen, Rechgawawanc, Kichtawanc and Sintsinck. [1643];Court proceedings. Cornelis Lambertsen Cool vs. Jan Damen, action for a piece of land ; proof ordered. Fiscal vs. Dirck Cornelissen, for removing the sentry's hat in front of the director's door, and nailing it to a post ; case put over. [1643]
Court proceedings. Abraham Rycken vs. Michel Pauwelsen, action to recover price of land ; judgment for plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Dirck Cornelissen, ut supra ; ordered that the evidence be reduced to writing by the secretary. [1643];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Adriaen van der Donck, sheriff of Renselaerswyck, for an encroachment on the privileges of this country ; defendant, being in default, is ordered to be summoned again. [1643]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Oule Pouwelsen, for insolence in his master's house ; defendant committed to prison, at his master's expense, until evidence be heard. [1643];Order. On a petition of George Rapalje, for repossession of the land now cultivated by Tymen Jansen, that he designate his land, when justice shall be done him. [1643]
Permission to Hendrick Jansen, tailor, to remain in the country to settle his affairs, until the sailing of the Prince Maurice, when he must positively take his departure. [1643];Ordinance. Against selling intoxicating liquors to Indians. [1643];Re-enactment of the ordinance of the 13th April, 1642, against fugitives from service. [1643]
Court proceedings. Abraham Rycken vs. Michel Pauwelsen, action for payment of a plantation ; plaintiff authorized to re-enter into possession unless the purchase-money be paid, with costs. Juriaen Hendricksen vs. Anthony Jansen, for work done ; defendant denies that the work was completed ; plaintiff to prove his claim. [1643]
Court proceedings. Isaac Allerton vs. Hendrick Jansen and Peter Pia, actions of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. [1643];Minute of the rendition of two Englishmen, fugitives from service, to Mr. Moor, of Virginia, and of their forcible liberation by Nicholas Sloper and Mathew Nicola, who are arrested in consequence, and afterwards admitted to bail on their promise to return the English fugitives. [1643]
Court proceedings. Various actions of debt. Barent Jansen vs. Cornelis Melyn, for breach of contract made with plaintiff at Amsterdam ; defendant makes affidavit that plaintiff had not executed his part of the contract ; judgment for defendant. [1643];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Adriaen van der Donck, sheriff of Renselaerswyck ; defendant being a second time in default, is ordered to be summoned again to appear at fort Amsterdam within four weeks. Abraham Jacobsen van Steenwyck vs. Anna Gerrits, for payment of his wife's share of her father's estate ; referred to arbitration. Isaac de Foreest vs. Peter van der Linde, for a hogshead of tobacco that is missing ; witness relates a conversation in the old church respecting the removal of tobacco thence ; case referred. [1643]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Adriaen van der Donck, sheriff of Renselaerswyck ; defendant being a second time in default, is ordered to be summoned again to appear at fort Amsterdam within four weeks. Abraham Jacobsen van Steenwyck vs. Anna Gerrits, for payment of his wife's share of her father's estate ; referred to arbitration. Isaac de Foreest vs. Peter van der Linde, for a hogshead of tobacco that is missing ; witness relates a conversation in the old church respecting the removal of tobacco thence ; case referred. (cont'd) [1643];Court proceedings. Sundry actions for debt. [1643]
Court proceedings. Sundry actions for debt. [1643]
Court proceedings. Gillis de Voocht vs. Teunis Tomassen, for the delivery of a house ; plaintiff offers payment in beavers, which is most current here, and is convertible into money or other goods ; judgment for plaintiff, the beavers to be estimated at their current value in coin. [1643];Court proceedings. Jan Schepmoes, guardian of Maritje Pieters' child, vs. Claes Calf ; case postponed until defendant can consult with the co-heirs of Brant Pelen. [1643];Resolution. On a requisition for supplies for Curaçao, to send to New England for a cargo of dry fish ; pork, beef and peas being plenty in New Netherland. [1643]
Request of the board of Eight men, that Jan Damen be expelled ; protest of said Damen ; resolutions of the Eight men to renew the war against the Indians, except those of Long island, who are to be encouraged to bring in the heads of some of the enemy, to enlist as many men as possible, and to meet every Saturday. [1643] (page 176);Minute, setting forth the arrival of the ship Fortune from the Canary islands with wine, but short of provisions and water, requesting permission to sell some of the cargo on payment of duties, which the master afterwards refused to pay, and dropped down towards Staten island, where he transferred part of his wines to Isaac Allerton's bark ; ship seized and ordered back into port, but instead of returning, Jacob Gerritsen Blenck, the skipper, sailed in the night, and was prosecuted ; sentence, Jacob Gerritsen Blenck is declared a rebel, a contemner of justice and a defrauder of the company's rights ; fined 300 guilders and his ship and cargo confiscated, with costs. [1643] (page 176-177).
Proceedings against Adriaen van der Donck, sheriff of Renselaerswyck, for having arrested, on board Mr. Van Renselaer's bark, some goods belonging to one Jan Laurensen, consigned to his partner at Fort Orange, on which the duties had been paid in Holland, and for having sold the same ; not appearing to defend himself, is declared contumax, and a rebel to justice, and condemned to restore the said goods or their value, fined 100 guilders and costs, and warned not to repeat his offense. [1643]
Resolution. To attack Mamaronock, chief of the Wiquaeskec Indians, and his tribe ; present, capt. John Onderhil, ensign De Leu, Cornelis Melyn, Thomas Hall, Isaac Allerton (erased). [1643];Court proceedings. Actions for debt ; Teunis Nysson vs. Peter Colet, for injury done to a young animal by defendant's boy ; judgment for plaintiff, 15 guilders, payable when the lad should have served defendant two months ; should he die before that time, proportional damages. [1643]
Rules to be observed by the company's servants and the Burgher guard. [1643];Affidavit. Manuel de Gerrit, the giant, and Big Manuel, that John Selis had inflicted a severe wound on Little Manuel's cow, and that old John had driven a number of cows and horses into the swamp (on the Manhattans). [1643];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. old John Selis, for driving cattle into the swamp, and wounding a cow ; defendant to pay damages, also a fine of 25 guilders and costs, and forbidden to repeat the offense on pain of banishment. Fiscal vs. Borger Joris, for payment of duties ; judgment for plaintiff, and defendant ordered to make a return of all he carried to the North and brought thence since he began to trade. [1643]
Bail entered by Brian Kelly and John Masten for the appearance of Robert Eden at the fort next Monday, to apologize to his lieutenant, when the troop is paraded, for the fault he had committed, and to ask pardon of God, the court and the officer. [1643];Certificate. Of the director and council that ensign Hendrick van Dyck, on going the rounds on the 5th October last, with some musquiteers, had been wounded in the arm by a musket ball, which also grazed his breast. [1643]
Court proceedings. Actions for debt. [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. John Haes, theft ; prisoner acknowledges having shot a hog, and stolen a gun from David Pietersen (de Vries), also, that he pulled off Lawrence the Norman's shoes, when he was wounded by the Indians, and sold them for three guilders ; prisoner is pardoned in consideration of his having served as a soldier in the present campaign, on condition that he give security for the damage he committed, and for his future good behavior; should he be again guilty of similar crimes, he shall then be hanged without mercy. [1644];Court proceedings. Jochem Kierstede vs. Sybolt Claesen, action for payment of a share in a bark ; judgment for plaintiff. [1644] (page 183);Manumission of Manuel de Gerrit, the giant, and ten other negroes, with their wives, from slavery, on condition that each of the men pay the government yearly, during their lives, 30 skepels (22 ½ bu.) maize, wheat, peas or beans, and one fat hog valued at 20 guilders, and that their children, already in existence or hereafter born, shall be slaves. [1644] (page 183-184);Court proceedings. Maritje Livens vs. Jan Snediger, slander ; case continued. [1644] (page 184)
Court proceedings. Adriaen Willemsen vs. Peter Wyncoop, on complaint that the defendant had stated that the plaintiff gave information that there were prohibited goods on board ; defendant says it was the boatswain, who is ordered to appear, and Wyncoop is discharged. Sundry actions for debt. [1644]
Court proceedings. Adriaen Willemsen vs. Andrew the boatswain, for having reported that plaintiff had informed against Renselaer's ship for having contraband goods on board ; defendant says Lubbert Jansen told him so ; Lubbert Jansen declares that what he reported about the ship is untrue, that he knows nothing of the plaintiff but what is honorable and virtuous, is sorry for what he said, and begs plaintiff's pardon ; Lubbert Jansen to pay costs. [1644] (page 186);Resolution. That a clearing be made on Manhattan island, extending from the Great Bouwery to Emanuel's plantation, and that all who wish to pasture their cattle within this clearing, to save them from the Indians, appear on Monday next, to build a fence around the same. [1644] (page 186);Minute. Of the arrival at Stamford of Mamarunack, Wapgaurin, chiefs of Kichtawanck, Mongochkonnome, Pappennoharrow, of Wiquaeskeck and Nochpeen, together with the Wappings, to solicit capt. Underhill to sue in their name for peace, which is granted on condition they keep quiet in future. [1644] (page 186);Minute. Of the appearance of Gauwarowe, sachem of Matinnecock, to sue for peace for his own tribe, and the Indians of Marospinc and Siketenhacky, which is granted, provided they do not harbor any of the Indians of Reckowhacky, the Bay, and Marechkawick. [1644] (page 187);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Thomas Baxter, for breach of arrest, and taking with him one Mr. Root, likewise under arrest ; defendant fined, and condemned also to pay Mr. Root's tavern bill. Cornelis Volkersen vs. Adam Mat (? Mot), for payment of rye ; judgment for plaintiff. [1644] (page 187)
Court proceedings. Elsje Jans, widow of Jan Petersen, vs. William Harlo, for breach of promise ; plaintiff produces a shilling which she says she received from defendant as a pledge of his troth ; defendant ordered to prove that plaintiff had acted unbecomingly since he was betrothed to her. Jan Schepmoes vs. Claes Calff, husband of Brant Pelen's daughter ; plaintiff demands that Aeltje Claes, daughter of Maritje Pieters, be provided with a maintenance out of the estate of Brant Pelen, agreeably to the marriage articles ; defendant denies the jurisdiction of the court, and appeals to his competent judges in Mr. Renselaer's colonie ; case referred to that court. [1644] (page 188)
Court proceedings. Sybert Claesen vs. Aeltje Brackoenje, for payment of boards ; plaintiff having transferred the work to baes Juriaen, is ordered to pay for the boards. On petition of Philip Gerritsen, the fiscal is ordered to obtain satisfaction for him from John Underhill, on the return of the latter (see Vol. 2, p. 101). [1644] (page 188)
Notice. To all persons interested in a Spanish bark, Frank Creolie, of Havana, master, laden with sugar, tobacco and ebony wood, and a bark, Croisie of Biscay, master, laden with wine, captured in the river of the bay of Matique on her voyage from New Spain, both which vessels were brought to the Manhattans by the privateer La Garce, to appear and show cause why said vessels should not be condemned as good prizes. [1644] (page 188)
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Michel Christoffelsen, on a charge of stabbing some of the company's negroes ; prisoner pleads guilty ; sentence, twelve months' hard labor in chains, with the company's negroes. Simon Pos vs. Adriaen van der Donck ; plaintiff must apply first to the court of Renselaerswyck, and in case he do not obtain justice there, then appeal to this court. Henry Sately vs. Adam Mat (? Mot), action of debt ; defendant denies having received the timber for which payment is demanded ; parties referred to John Underhill, Baxter and Mr. Smith, as arbitrators. [1644] (page 189)
Ordinance. Against depositing ashes and other filth, or making water, inside fort Amsterdam. [1644];Court proceedings. Goody Gerritsen ads. Thomas Sandersen, slander ; settled. Henry Hewit vs. Gerrit Jacobsen, for destroying plaintiff's eye with an arrow ; plaintiff pleads that more persons than he were shooting arrows at the time ; ordered to prove it. [1644];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Laurens Cornelissen ; case continued. Henry Hewit vs. Gerrit Jacobsen ; defendant produces two witnesses who were discharging arrows, but they denied having touched plaintiff. [1644]
Affidavits. Cosyn Laurentsen, Gerrit Wolphertsen, and others, as to the circumstances attending the killing of a man near the house of Gerrit Wolphertsen, at the Flatt (L. I.), where a garrison is now posted, by a gun fired by Thomas Mabs, by order of serjeant Hubbard. [1644] (page 192);Sentence, by court martial, of Steven Stevensen and Thomas Mabs, for the killing of John Windtwodt (? Wentworth), and attempting to kill Thomas Cornil ; prisoners, to be shot ; with pardon of the above prisoners, such sentence having been pronounced only to make an impression on them and others. [1644] (page 192);Court proceedings. Peter Wolphertsen, husband of Hester Symons, vs. Thomas Sandersen, husband of Sara Cornelisen, slander ; defendant's wife declares she knows nothing against Hester Symons, and has seen nothing amiss with her, and begs her pardon if she hath ever spoken ill of her. Mr. Moor vs. Mr. Spyser, in a case of attachment on a bark belonging to Peter Lourensen and Mr. Trockmorton ; Lourensen is condemned to deliver the bark to Spicer agreeably to the power of attorney, on condition that the latter give security for the value of the vessel, in case Mr. Moor hereafter prove that the owner is indebted to him, when the money must be returned (see Vol. 2, p. 119). Condemnation of the two Spanish prizes captured by the privateer La Garce (see supra, p. 188). [1644] (page 193)
Court proceedings. Peter Wolphertsen, husband of Hester Symons, vs. Thomas Sandersen, husband of Sara Cornelisen, slander ; defendant's wife declares she knows nothing against Hester Symons, and has seen nothing amiss with her, and begs her pardon if she hath ever spoken ill of her. Mr. Moor vs. Mr. Spyser, in a case of attachment on a bark belonging to Peter Lourensen and Mr. Trockmorton ; Lourensen is condemned to deliver the bark to Spicer agreeably to the power of attorney, on condition that the latter give security for the value of the vessel, in case Mr. Moor hereafter prove that the owner is indebted to him, when the money must be returned (see Vol. 2, p. 119). Condemnation of the two Spanish prizes captured by the privateer La Garce (see supra, p. 188). (cont'd) [1644];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Laurens Cornelissen, skipper of the Maid of Enckhuysen, smuggling ; defendant to pay 10 gallons of wine to the fiscal and friends. Same vs. same ; adultery with Hellegond Joris ; defendant denies the charge and is ordered to clear himself on oath. Same vs. same, for speaking disrespectfully of the director-general ; defendant ordered to prove his allegagations (see Vol. 2, p. 117, 118). [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Laurens Cornelissen, skipper of the Maid of Enckhuysen, smuggling ; defendant to pay 10 gallons of wine to the fiscal and friends. Same vs. same ; adultery with Hellegond Joris ; defendant denies the charge and is ordered to clear himself on oath. Same vs. same, for speaking disrespectfully of the director-general ; defendant ordered to prove his allegagations (see Vol. 2, p. 117, 118). (cont'd) [1644];Resolution for the distribution of soldiers arrived from Curaçao. [1644];Minute of Bastiaen Jansen Crol, and others, adjoined councillors, rejecting the objections of Laurens Cornelissen to director Kieft and Mr. La Montagne as judges, and ordering him to prove his allegations against the director-general, on pain of being punished according to the Imperial Statutes. [1644];Court proceedings. Isaac de Foreest vs. John Detton, slander ; defendant declares that he knows nothing of the plaintiff and his wife but what is good and honorable. [1644]
Sentence of Laurens Cornelissen for calumniating the director-general, stating that he had carried a box of pearls for him to Amsterdam ; that he beg pardon of the director in open court, and acknowledge that he had spoken falsely, otherwise to be banished until he prove his assertion ; Laurens Cornelissen persists and appeals to Amsterdam, whereupon execution of the sentence is ordered, notwithstanding the appeal, and the goods, in the hands of the fiscal are confiscated. Fiscal vs. Laurens Cornelissen, for adultery with Hellegond Joris ; defendant denies the charge upon oath, and it is dismissed. [1644];Summons to Nicolaes Coorn, commander at Beeren island, to appear at fort Amsterdam to answer a complaint of Govert Loockermans. [1644]
Ordinance. Imposing a duty on beavers and an excise on beer. [1644];Commission. William de Key to be receiver of the above duties. [1644]
Court proceedings. Jan Jansen Schepmoes vs. the heirs of late Brant Peters, for share of deceased's estate belonging to the orphan children of Maritje Peters, according to the marriage articles. This case had been referred to the court at Renselaerswyck (supra, p. 188), but no decision having been made there, plaintiff insists that it be brought again before this court ; defendant says he is about to embark for Holland ; parties referred to the court at Amsterdam, where the property lies ; meanwhile, the money claimed shall remain attached in the hands of the late Mr. Renselaer's heirs ; Peter Wolphersen (van Couwenhouven) vs. Michiel Christoffelsen, Paulus Heyman and Huybert Jansen, for cutting his wainscot with their cutlasses ; plead guilty; sentence, Heyman and Jansen to ride the Wooden horse for three hours ; Christoffelsen, being his second offense, is to stand three hours under the gallows, with a cutlass in his hand. [1644];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. the brewers of New Amsterdam, for payment of the excise pursuant to the ordinance (supra, p. 198) ; defendants ordered to be prosecuted if they persist in their contumacy. [1644]
Declaration. Brewers of New Amsterdam, that if they voluntarily pay the excise, they will have the Eight men and the commonalty about their ears. [1644];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Philip Gerritsen for payment of the excise ; judgment for plaintiff. [1644];Proclamation against harboring Huybert Jansen and Michel Christoffelsen, who are summoned to appear within twenty-four hours in court and prove their innocence. [1644];Court proceedings. Frederick Lubbersen vs. Laurens Cornelissen ; defendant will willingly construct the dyke in front of plaintiff's house and lot, provided the director repair the road in front of the secretary's house ; rev. Everardus Bogardus and Dirck Cornelissen are appointed arbitrators to settle the dispute between the parties respecting the delivery of a house sold by defendant to plaintiff. On application for the removal of an attachment laid on money in Frederick Lubbertsen's hands belonging to Laurens Cornelissen, ordered that the same be removed on Cornelissen giving security for the delivery of certain beavers in Holland to Messrs. De Visser and De Raet. [1644]
Court proceedings. Frederick Lubbersen vs. Laurens Cornelissen ; defendant will willingly construct the dyke in front of plaintiff's house and lot, provided the director repair the road in front of the secretary's house ; rev. Everardus Bogardus and Dirck Cornelissen are appointed arbitrators to settle the dispute between the parties respecting the delivery of a house sold by defendant to plaintiff. On application for the removal of an attachment laid on money in Frederick Lubbertsen's hands belonging to Laurens Cornelissen, ordered that the same be removed on Cornelissen giving security for the delivery of certain beavers in Holland to Messrs. De Visser and De Raet. (cont'd) [1644]
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Declaration of Cornelis Pietersen and Laurens Andriessen, that they met a negro returning last Sunday with a bow and arrow, and were informed by a negress that a man had been killed near Thomas Hall's, by the Indians. [1644];Court proceedings. John Bridges &Co. vs. David Abrahamsen Sprinchaes, for half their sloop which plaintiffs sold to defendant; case postponed. [1644];Court proceedings. Rev. Everardus Bogardus, for Tryn Jonas, vs. Jacob Roy, action for a small piece of ground ; ordered that the director and council examine the ground in dispute. Fiscal vs. Jan Sytjes, for drawing a knife ; defendant fined. [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Cornelis Pietersen and Laurens Andriessen, soldiers, for breach of the peace last Sunday and wounding Richard Pinoyer ; defendants to pay a fine of 150 guilders, to ride the Wooden horse during the parade, and to be conveyed thence to prison, or else to go immediately on shipboard and not return on shore, on forfeiture of their wages. Michel Jansen vs. Laurens Cornelissen, for the recovery of 90 guilders due by plaintiff's man-servant, whom the defendant carried from the colonie without consent ; defendant denies that he knew the man to be a hired servant ; plaintiff maintains that the defendant ought to have delivered the man over to the fiscal at the Manhattans, and not carried him elsewhere ; judgment for plaintiff. William de Key vs. Hendrick Kip, slander ; ordered that defendant's wife appear next Thursday and acknowledge in court, that what she stated to the prejudice of the plaintiff is false, and not repeat the offense on pain of severer punishment. [1644]
Court proceedings. William de Key vs. Nicolaes Coorn, for damages in firing on Govert Loockerman's vessel when passing Beeren island ; defendant pleads the authority of patroon Renselaer, which he is ordered to prove (see Vol. 2. p. ...). Jochem Kierstede vs. Isaac Allerton, for the surrender of the indenture of Lewis Hulet's servant ; case postponed. [1644];Court proceedings. Symon Dircksen Pos, appellant, Adriaen van der Dock, respondent, in appeal from a judgment of the court of Renselaerswyck in a case of slander ; judgment of the court below confirmed, with costs, and appellant fined 10 guilders towards building the church. Jochem Kierstede ads. Isaac Allerton, for the discharge of James Bier ; ordered, that Louis Hulet prove that James Bier is his servant. (See supra, 204.) William Nikey, attorney for Govert Loockerman, vs. Nicolas Coorn, of Renselaerswyck, for damage to the plaintiff's sloop ; judgment for plaintiff ; damages to be assessed, and judgment to be approved by patroon Van Renselaer, meanwhile, defendant not to leave New Netherland (see Vol. 2, pp. 100, 117, 129). Symon Dirckson Pos vs. Adriaen van der Donck, in case of attachment ; judgment for defendant for amount of his interest in the above decree in appeal. [1644]
Court proceedings. Symon Dircksen Pos, appellant, Adriaen van der Dock, respondent, in appeal from a judgment of the court of Renselaerswyck in a case of slander ; judgment of the court below confirmed, with costs, and appellant fined 10 guilders towards building the church. Jochem Kierstede ads. Isaac Allerton, for the discharge of James Bier ; ordered, that Louis Hulet prove that James Bier is his servant. (See supra, 204.) William Nikey, attorney for Govert Loockerman, vs. Nicolas Coorn, of Renselaerswyck, for damage to the plaintiff's sloop ; judgment for plaintiff ; damages to be assessed, and judgment to be approved by patroon Van Renselaer, meanwhile, defendant not to leave New Netherland (see Vol. 2, pp. 100, 117, 129). Symon Dirckson Pos vs. Adriaen van der Donck, in case of attachment ; judgment for defendant for amount of his interest in the above decree in appeal. (cont'd) [1644]
Court proceedings. Augustyn Heerman vs. Philip Geraerdy, action for wine purchased ; case postponed (see Vol. 2, p. 131). Andries Hudde vs. Juriaen Hendricksen, action to compel defendant to complete a job of work he contracted for ; judgment for plaintiff. [1644] (page 206);Order. That the ship The Arms of Renselaerswyck do not sail without paying the duties on her cargo of beaver, which it is resolved to collect here, in consequence of urgent public necessity, and for the preservation of the country. [1644] (page 206);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Peter Wyncoop, supercargo of the ship The Arms of Renselaerswyck, smuggling ; on petition of Arent van Curler, case referred to the directors of the W. I. Co. in Amsterdam, as the vessel is old and leaky. [1644] (page 206);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Symon Volckertsen, theft ; second offense ; sentence, to be conveyed to the place of public execution and there flogged, as an example and terror to evil doers, and then banished. [1644] (page 207);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Anthony Pietersen, as accessory in the above theft ; evidence of Jan Schepmoes, and declaration of the prisoner in the case. [1644] (page 207)
Court proceedings. Isaac Allerton vs. Thomas Sandersen, case of attachment ; defendant claims that as he has had no settlement with the plaintiff, the attachment was invalid ; plaintiff exhibits a note of hand of defendant ; the attachment having been sued out by defendant's servant, on a claim for wages, judgment is rendered for him and plaintiff. In the matter of Anthony Pietersen, as accessory to the theft committed by Simon Volkertsen, the prisoner is pardoned in consideration of his long services, and warned not to repeat the offense. [1644];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. William Wodheyt, from Yorkshire, and Thomas Cornel, from Hertfordshire, soldiers, on a charge of desertion and theft ; the former pleads guilty to both charges, the latter to desertion only ; sentence, Wodheyt to be conveyed to the place of execution and shot to death, Cornel to be conveyed to the same place, and there fastened to a stake, and a ball fired over his head, as an example to other evil doers. Hans Kierstede vs. Hendrick Jansen, action for moneys attached ; judgment for plaintiff ; ordered that the moneys be deposited in court. [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. William Wodheyt, from Yorkshire, and Thomas Cornel, from Hertfordshire, soldiers, on a charge of desertion and theft ; the former pleads guilty to both charges, the latter to desertion only ; sentence, Wodheyt to be conveyed to the place of execution and shot to death, Cornel to be conveyed to the same place, and there fastened to a stake, and a ball fired over his head, as an example to other evil doers. Hans Kierstede vs. Hendrick Jansen, action for moneys attached ; judgment for plaintiff ; ordered that the moneys be deposited in court. (cont'd) [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. William Wodheyt, from Yorkshire, and Thomas Cornel, from Hertfordshire, soldiers, on a charge of desertion and theft ; the former pleads guilty to both charges, the latter to desertion only ; sentence, Wodheyt to be conveyed to the place of execution and shot to death, Cornel to be conveyed to the same place, and there fastened to a stake, and a ball fired over his head, as an example to other evil doers. Hans Kierstede vs. Hendrick Jansen, action for moneys attached ; judgment for plaintiff ; ordered that the moneys be deposited in court. (cont'd) [1644];Declaration. Gerrit Hendricksen, a lad, that, throwing a piece of an earthen pot at a dog, he accidentally struck Jacob Melyn in the eye. [1644];Appointment of arbitrators to determine a difference between Thomas Hall and Sybout Claesen, about the building a house. [1644];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Symon Jansen, skipper of the ship St. Peter, smuggling ; plaintiff ordered to serve a copy of his demand on plaintiff. [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Symon Jansen, skipper of the ship St. Peter, smuggling ; defendant answers plaintiff's demand, and plaintiff replies ; evidence in the case. [1644]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Symon Jansen, skipper of the ship St. Peter, smuggling ; ship and cargo confiscated. [1644]
Court proceedings. Isaac Allerton vs. Sybout Clasen, action of debt ; defendant is willing to pay if plaintiff deliver his ground brief. Augustyn Heerman vs. Isaac Abrahamsen ; defendant admits having purchased the wines in company with Geraerdy ; case postponed. Catrina Trico vs. Paulus van der Beeck, slander ; ordered that written evidence be produced. [1645];Appointment of George Grace, of Virginia, as attorney of the director and council, to take possession of the effects of Jacob Gerritsen Brent. [1645]
Court proceedings. Catalyn Trico vs. Pauwels van der Beeck, slander ; defendant declares he cannot prove his assertions, and that he knows nothing of the plaintiff but what is virtuous and good, and, as he struck her, will pay her 2 ½ guilders (see Vol 2, p. 139). [1645];Sentence of court martial on Barent Jorissen Tourbay ; that he shall beg pardon of his captain, ensign, and serjeant, and ride the Wooden horse. [1645];Certificate of the good character of Jan Jansen Schepmoes, signed by the director-general. [1645]
Ordinance. Against selling munitions of war to the Indians. [1645];Minute. Refusing to accede to the petition of captain Jan de Fries and ensign Gysbert de Leeuw, for the same allowance for board as in Brazil. [1645]
Minute. Refusing to accede to the petition of captain Jan de Fries and ensign Gysbert de Leeuw, for the same allowance for board as in Brazil. (cont'd) [1645]
Court proceedings. Abraham Pietersen, miller, vs. Sybout Claesen ; defendant and his wife declare that they know nothing of the plaintiff but what is good and honorable. Arent Steffeniers vs. Jan Snediger, for the recovery of 15 guilders awarded plaintiff by arbitrators as reparation for a blow ; judgment for plaintiff. George Homs vs. Charles Morgan, for damages ; referred to captain Underhill, lieut. Baxter, and capt. de Vries. Director Kieft, as attorney for Messrs. de Visser and Raet, vs. Evert Cornelissen ; plaintiff referred for satisfaction to Laurens Cornelissen, defendant's brother. [1645];Minute. That rev. Mr. Bogardus refused to receive an admonition, in writing, sent him by director Kieft, with consent of the council. [1645]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Tobias Esaiasen and Barent Jorissen Tourbay, for having carried off a wounded goat from the strand, and eaten it ; sentenced to ride the Wooden horse. [1645];Sale of the yacht St. Martin to Edward Moor, for 1,300 guilders. [1645];Interrogatories to Cornelis Melyn, respecting articles he purchased from the skipper of the Blue Cock, and his answers. [1645]
Declaration. Of John Wilcock, that he was drunk when he stated at the North, that John Dolling owed him 1,500 guilders. [1645];Court proceedings. Capt. de Vries vs. John Wilcock, slander ; defendant declares he was drunk at the time and knew not what he said, begs the captain's pardon, and confesses that he spoke falsely ; is fined 50 guilders. Fiscal vs. Peter van den Berch and William de Key ; as the number of the council is small, capt. Jan de Fries, ensign Gysbert de Leuw, commissaries Van Cortland and Opdyck, are adjoined pro hac vice ; William de Key challenges the captain, on the ground that he is a friend to the opposite party, and an enemy to him ; Van den Bergh challenges Opdyck. [1645]
Court proceedings. Adam Brouwer vs. Hendrick Jansen, blacksmith, on the purchase of a house ; plaintiff demands delivery of the deed ; defendant does not object, provided plaintiff promise to pay the account delivered ; ordered, that the deed be delivered to defendant, with a clause mortgaging the premises for the amount of the debt. Gysbert Opdyck vs. Teunis Cray's wife, slander ; defendant ordered to prove her words. Gysbert de Leuw vs. Johan de Fries, slander ; proof ordered. Fiscal vs. Cornelis Melyn, for payment of hides confiscated in the ship St. Peter ; defendant acknowledges correctness of the account, but declines payment ; judgment for plaintiff, and execution ordered ; in case defendant is not sufficient, his securities are to be looked to. [1645];Minute. That on the firing a salute on the 22d April, in honor of the peace concluded with the Indians, Jacob Jacobsen Roy, the gunner, was badly wounded in his right arm by the bursting of a brass six-pounder. [1645]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Peter van den Bergh and William de Key ; the adjoined councillors appearing, William de Key again challenges capt. de Fries, for cause ; Van den Bergh withdraws his challenge against Opdyck ; ordered, that the fiscal make further inquiry respecting the cloth, and who took it out of the cases. Richard Cloff vs. Philip White, for payment of 22 cwt. of pork ; defendant says he paid Mr. Bosserood (Bushrood) in Virginia ; plaintiff ordered to give security for the delivery of the note, and defendant, before leaving here, shall give security for the debt. Gysbert Opdyck vs. Teunis Cray's wife ; defendant, failing to prove her assertion, is ordered to hold her tongue, on pain of punishment. [1645] (page 222);Appointment. Peter Cornelissen to be the company's house carpenter. [1645] (page 222);Resolution. To employ Witaneywen, sachem of Mochgonnekonck, on Long island, with 27 warriors, who offered their services, to attack a party of hostile Indians. [1645] (page 222);Articles of peace concluded by Wittaneywen abovenamed, and his brothers, Rochkouw, the greatest sachem of Cotsjewaminck, Mamawichtouw, sachem of Catsjeyick, Weyrinteynich, sachem of Mirrachtanhacky, for and on behalf of themselves and the villages named Onheywichkingh, Sichteyhacky, Sicketauyhacky, Nisinckqueyhacky, at which place the Matinekoncx are living, and Reckowhacky, those Indians having actually taken the field against our enemies, and brought in a head and the hands of some of them. [1645] (page 223)
Court proceedings. Rev. Francis Douty vs. Willem Gerritsen, an Englishman, for libel, consisting of a defamatory song against plaintiff and his daughter ; defendant pleads guilty ; sentence, to stand bound to the May-pole in the fort, with two rods around his neck and the libel over his head, until the conclusion of the English sermon ; and should he ever sing the song again, to be flogged and banished. [1645]
Court proceedings. Rouloff Jansen vs. Jan Smeets, for delivery of a house ; defendant pleads intoxication, and says he knows nothing of the transaction ; referred to arbitration. [1645];Declarations. Of the guard stationed outside the fence, on the Great Highway, in front of Jan Damen's house, on Manhattan island, as to his having challenged certain parties who approached, and having wounded one of them. [1645]
Affidavits. Of Pierre Malenfant from Rhemes, Paulus Heyman from Leyden, and Tryntje Barents, his wife, that they were returning from the bouwery on Manhattan island, and were challenged by the sentinel as above stated, when some bantering words were exchanged, and one of the party told the sentry to kiss his ----- ;thereupon a collision took place, and Malenfant received a thrust of the soldier's half-pike in his arm and thigh. [1645];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Peter van den Bergh and William de Key ; in consequence of the challenge of some of the judges, the clandestine insinuations of some restless people, and the small number of the bench, which consists of only two councillors, this case is deferred until the arrival of the new director, who is hourly expected ; meanwhile, defendants are not to leave the Manhattans. [1645]
Court proceedings. Jacob Stevensen vs. Jan Snediger, case of attachment ; settled. Symon Dircksen Pos, appellant, vs. Adriaen van der Donck, respondent ; case continued. Mary Willems, widow of William Willems, vs. John Haes, case of bastardy ; plaintiff brings a child into court and says defendant is its father ; defendant denies it, and proves that plaintiff went with other men ; plaintiff is ordered to quit the province, and defendant to make her a small present. [1645];Court proceedings. Richard Smith vs. John Wilcock ; plaintiff complains that defendant traded, contrary to contract, at his trading house, which defendant denies ; case continued. Symon Pos vs. Augustyn Heerman, for shipping plaintiff's beavers without his consent in the sloop Renselaerswyck ; defendant denies the allegation ; case continued. Philip Geraerdy and Richard Cloff vs. George Collen, action for a debt due Mr. Moor by defendant, who is a fugitive (from Virginia) ; defendant pleads payment by service. Thomas Baxter vs. John Pickes ; plaintiff gave a note for the purchase-money of a sloop, but not having received the vessel, demands return of his note. [1645];Report. Of an interview between Gerrit Vastrick and Cornelis Melyn, when the former having threatened to summon the latter for a debt, before the court, he retorted, "I have nothing to do with the court ; there is no justice for me here," and violently abused Vastrick. [1645]
Court proceedings. Jan de Fries vs. Jan Alleman, for sending a challenge to plaintiff, who is bedridden ; defendant acknowledges the fact ; sentence, to ride the Wooden horse and be cashiered. Jacob Reyersen, attorney for Jan van. Hardenbergh, action to recover money due the late Hendrick Roesen ; defendant takes his oath that he does not owe anything to the deceased ; judgment for plaintiff, without costs. Augustyn Heerman vs. Symon Pos, action of debt ; defendant maintains he is not liable, as the plaintiff brought away his beavers without consent, and they were damaged on the voyage down ; case continued. Richard Smith vs. John Wilcox ; referred to arbitration. [1645];Resolution on a petition of Adriaen van der Donck for the restitution of beavers seized by the fiscal ; judgment having been pronounced, there is nothing more to be said here ; whereupon Van der Donck enters protest, in order to proceed hereafter according to circumstances. [1645]
Minute. That William de Key and Pieter van den Bergh, with the papers in the case of the fiscal against them, have been sent to Holland in order to render an account of their conduct to the directors there. [1645];Court proceedings. Simon Dircksen Pos, appellant, Adriaen van der Donck, respondent, in appeal from a judgment pronounced by the court at Renselaerswyck ; judgment of the lower court affirmed with costs. Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Augustyn Heerman, for a case of beavers which defendant had ordered to be brought without plaintiff's consent, and which were damaged ; plaintiff ordered to prove that defendant had ordered the removal of the beavers. Augustyn Heerman vs. Symon Pos, for payment of 58 guilders ; defendant acknowledges the debt, which he is ordered to pay, on condition that plaintiff give security to abide the issue of the preceding suit. [1645]
Minute of council. Governor La Tour having sent seven soldiers, the remainder of his force, to New Amsterdam, it is resolved to take them into the Dutch service, as the director intends to send and explore the mines, and forty discharged soldiers are returning to Holland in the hope of a peace, which is not yet concluded. [1645];Court proceedings. Jan de Fries vs. Gysbert de Leuw, slander ; both parties are ordered not to give offense to each other, on pain of being cashiered and loss of their pay. Jacob Roy vs. Symon Groot, boatswain of the Prince Maurice, for purchase of plaintiff's house ; judgment for plaintiff. Richard Smith vs. John Wilcox, for violation of contract in having traded at Sloop's bay ; referred to Isaac Allerton and Arent Corsen Stam for arbitration. Symon Dirckson Pos declares in court that the council of the colonie Renselaerswyck is a false council. Adriaen van der Donck's bill for loss of time and expenses is taxed at 70 days at 4 guilders a day, and 20 guilders for writing done in the colonie Renselaerswyck. [1645]
Court proceedings. Jan de Fries vs. Gysbert de Leuw, slander ; both parties are ordered not to give offense to each other, on pain of being cashiered and loss of their pay. Jacob Roy vs. Symon Groot, boatswain of the Prince Maurice, for purchase of plaintiff's house ; judgment for plaintiff. Richard Smith vs. John Wilcox, for violation of contract in having traded at Sloop's bay ; referred to Isaac Allerton and Arent Corsen Stam for arbitration. Symon Dirckson Pos declares in court that the council of the colonie Renselaerswyck is a false council. Adriaen van der Donck's bill for loss of time and expenses is taxed at 70 days at 4 guilders a day, and 20 guilders for writing done in the colonie Renselaerswyck. (cont'd) [1645];Court proceedings. Cornelis Teunisen, attorney for Jan de Fries, vs. John Wilcox, about a difficulty that arose between De Fries and the defendant on the road ; affidavits on both sides being submitted, defendant exhibited his arm to the court, and says that the minister's wife made the scar by striking him with a billet of wood. [1645];Court proceedings. Christiaen Christiansen and Peter Petersen vs. Arent Corsen, on a joint note given by plaintiffs and defendant to Jacob Blenc, in Virginia, for pork received by them ; judgment for plaintiff. [1645]
Order. To the court messenger to notify all the inhabitants to assemble in the fort when the colors are hoisted and the bell rung, to hear the proposals on which a peace is about to be concluded with the Indians, and if any one can give a good advice then to offer it freely ; the court messenger reports that all the citizens on the Manhattans, "from the highest to the lowest," will attend, as they had all answered kindly, except one Hendrick Kip, a tailor. [1645] (page 232);Articles of peace concluded, in the presence of the Mohawk ambassador, in fort Amsterdam, in the open air, between the Dutch and the Indians, viz.: Oratany, chief of Achkinckeshacky ; Sesekennick and William, chiefs of Tappaen and Rechgawawanck ; Pacham, Pennekeck, answering for Onany and their neighbors ; Mayauwetinnemin, for those of Marechkawieck, Nayeck, and their neighbors ; also Aepje (the little ape), sachem of the Mohegans, for the Wappings, Wiquaeskecks, Sintsings, and Kichtawangs. [1645] (page 232);Proclamation. Ordering the sixth of September to be observed as a day of general thanksgiving throughout New Netherland, on account of the peace with the Indians. [1645] (page 233);Resolution. To explore a mine in the Raritan country ; also, to raise some cannon and iron work sunk in the river, at the colonie of Achter Col, by the Indians. [1645]Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Jansen from Ilpendam, commissary at Fort Nassau, for neglect of duty ; ordered that defendant have copy of the charge. [1645]
Declaration. Of James Bier, that capt. Jan de Vries called Wilcocks a dog and puppy, notwithstanding minister Bogardus and his wife stood at his door. [1645];Court proceedings. Peter Cornelissen vs. Thomas Sandersen, defamation, in calling plaintiff an informer ; defendant acknowledges the charge, and pleads provocation ; which he is ordered to prove. Gerrit Douman allowed to take copy of the account of Jacob Naviere, of whom he claims to be heir. Mattys Gerbrantsen vs. Cornelis Teunissen, slander ; defendant pleads hastiness, and acknowledges that he knows nothing of the plaintiff but what is good and honorable. Cornelis Antonissen vs. Claes Jansen Ruyter, action for recovery of beavers and corn, delivered to defendant by plaintiff on his private account, and not for the patroon ; referred to the court of the colonie Renselaerswyck. Francis Weeks, plaintiff, vs. Mr. Spicer, for loss of a gun ; judgment for defendant. [1645]
Court proceedings. Peter Cornelissen vs. Thomas Sandersen, defamation, in calling plaintiff an informer ; defendant acknowledges the charge, and pleads provocation ; which he is ordered to prove. Gerrit Douman allowed to take copy of the account of Jacob Naviere, of whom he claims to be heir. Mattys Gerbrantsen vs. Cornelis Teunissen, slander ; defendant pleads hastiness, and acknowledges that he knows nothing of the plaintiff but what is good and honorable. Cornelis Antonissen vs. Claes Jansen Ruyter, action for recovery of beavers and corn, delivered to defendant by plaintiff on his private account, and not for the patroon ; referred to the court of the colonie Renselaerswyck. Francis Weeks, plaintiff, vs. Mr. Spicer, for loss of a gun ; judgment for defendant. (cont'd) [1645];Court proceedings. John Wilcocx vs. Mr. Clercq, on a charge of fitting out a privateer to capture and make prize of plaintiff's (ship) ; ordered to prove the allegation, else Mr. Clercq may proceed on his voyage. [1645]
Court proceedings. Thomas Willet and Jeuriaen Blanck vs. Jochim Kierstede, for damages alleged to have been suffered through defendant's fault, on a voyage to Rhode island ; referred to arbitration. [1645] (page 237);Court proceedings. Claes Jansen and Elbert Elbertsen (Stoothof) vs. William Bredenbent, husband of Cornelis Lambertsen Cool's widow ; court decides that a will produced by defendant is invalid, and that a certain contract made by Aeltje Brackonje, Gerrit Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven) and Claes Jansen, on 5th January, 1645, is in force ; wherefore defendant is to pay the claim held against said Aeltje by Wolphertsen and Jansen aforesaid, as heirs of Cornelis L. Cool. Declaration of Jan Jansen from Ilpendam, respecting the disposition of certain goods at the South river. Fiscal vs. Jan Jansen van Ilpendam, for fraud ; defendant superseded, and ordered to answer the charges against him. [1645] (page 237);Appointment. Andries Hudde to be commissary at Fort Nassau, on the South river. [1645] (page 237);Minute of the receipt of a few specimens of a mineral yielding gold and quicksilver. Resolution to send an officer and thirty soldiers to explore the mountain and to bring back a quantity of the mineral. [1645] (page 238)
Court proceedings. Actions of debt. (Nov. 7.) Hans Hansen vs. Lambert Clomp, for payment for half a sloop ; defendant bought the sloop on condition that it be made tight and seaworthy ; judgment for plaintiff, on condition that he prove the sloop was seaworthy when sold. [1645] (page 239);Court proceedings. Hendrick Petersen vs. Jochim Calder, for the purchase of a house and land ; parties recommended to settle the matter, as there has not been any contract. Lysbet Tysen vs. John Forbes, action for rent ; defendant acknowledges the debt ; judgment for plaintiff. John Forbes vs. Albert Jansen, action of debt ; judgment for plaintiff. [1645] (page 239);Ordinance. Against selling strong liquors to the Indians. [1645] (page 239);Court proceedings. Thomas Willett and Juriaen Blanck vs. Jochem Kierstede, for profit on merchandise according to settlement of account at Rhode Island ; plaintiffs offer to leave the matter to defendant's oath, or will swear themselves ; defendant leaves it to plaintiffs, who testify accordingly ; judgment for plaintiffs. [1645] (page 240);Court proceedings. Harry Breser vs. Aert Willemsen, for labor ; defendant's wife appears and promises to pay after Christmas. Lysbet Tyssen vs. Goodman Karreman, for the purchase of a red petticoat with blue lining and trimmed with cord ; referred to Mr. Ochden and lieut. Baxter for arbitration. Thomas Willett vs. Cornelis Teunissen, for balance on the purchase of a house ; judgment for plaintiff. [1645] (page 240)
Court proceedings. Harry Breser vs. Aert Willemsen, for labor ; defendant's wife appears and promises to pay after Christmas. Lysbet Tyssen vs. Goodman Karreman, for the purchase of a red petticoat with blue lining and trimmed with cord ; referred to Mr. Ochden and lieut. Baxter for arbitration. Thomas Willett vs. Cornelis Teunissen, for balance on the purchase of a house ; judgment for plaintiff. (cont'd) [1645] (page 241);Summons to rev. Everardus Bogardus to appear within 14 days and answer a number of charges brought by the director and council against him. [1646] (page 242-244)
Resolution on the receipt of a writing from rev. Mr. Bogardus, which is declared absurd and irrelevant, again calling on him to answer the above charges, on pain of being prosecuted as a rebel and contumax. [1646];Resolution, on receipt of a paper sent by dom Bogardus filled with unprofitable subterfuges, that he be again summoned. [1646];Court proceedings. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, slander ; defendant answers in writing. Abraham Pietersen, miller, vs. Gysbert Opdyck, commissary, slander, in accusing plaintiff of having stolen wheat ; defendant produces affidavits in support of the charge ; copies of evidence to be furnished plaintiff. [1646]
Order. To the fiscal to furnish domine Bogardus with proofs of the charges against him. [1646];Court proceedings. Abraham Pietersen vs. Gysbert Opdyck, slander ; suit settled, and the miller ordered, in future, wind and weather permitting, to grind the company's grain before that of private persons, and so to conduct himself that no complaint be brought against him ; the commissary is at the same time ordered to weigh the grain on sending it to and receiving it from the mill. [1646];Court proceedings. Hans Hansen vs. Lambert Clomp, for purchase of the sloop Pernambuco ; referred to arbitration. Fiscal vs. Jan Jansen from Ilpendam, fraud ; ordered that defendant be sent, with his papers, &c, to Holland, in the first sailing ship, to defend himself before the company. [1646]
Court proceedings. Claes van Elsland, attorney of Wouter van Twiller, vs. Sybolt Claesen, husband of Aert Teunissen van Patten's widow, action of debt ; upon examination of the claim and defense, the matter is referred back to Mr. Van Twiller for further explanation. [1646];Court proceedings. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, slander ; defendant to prove allegations contained in his answer this day to plaintiff's complaint. [1646];Court proceedings. Thomas Baxter vs. John Wilcocx, slander, in accusing plaintiff of stealing wood ; defendant ordered to prove his assertion. Teunis Nyssen vs. Jeuriaen Fradel, for payment of a debt due by defendant's wife to the estate of the late John Celes ; settled, on condition of Fradel giving plaintiff his house and lot on the highway, at the Manhattans, and a healthy cow, within a year. [1646];Order. On the answer of rev. Everardus Bogardus, to furnish whatever else he has to object against the witnesses, or in his defense, with his reasons for denouncing the director and council from the pulpit, and not obeying their order. [1646]
Appointment on application of the fiscal, of Philip Geraerdy, Hans Kierstede, Jan Stevensen (schoolmaster), and Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), curators of the estate and children of Lyntje Martens, late wife of Adam Roelantsen. [1646]
Court proceedings. Robert Coppingh vs. Claes Jansen ; defendant is sued as security for a debt ; denies being security ; offers to take his oath that he signed the paper only as a witness ; plaintiff ordered to produce sworn certificates from Robert Dunsterre and William Durant that defendant did sign as principal, and not as witness. Teunis Nyssen vs. Juriaen Fradel, husband of farmer Hendrick's widow, action for recovery of 1,500 guilders ; plaintiff ordered to produce proof. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, slander ; plaintiff again demands proof of the allegations contained in defendant's answer of the 22d ult., which plaintiff expressly denies ; ordered accordingly. [1646];Order. To rev. Mr. Bogardus to answer the papers sent him on the 8th ult., with his reasons why he slandered the magistracy in the pulpit and in his writings. [1646];Court proceedings. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus, slander ; defendant answers plaintiff's denial of his allegations, which are again repeated, accusing plaintiff anew of having threatened the directors of the company, and enriched himself with his masters' property ; plaintiff protests against this calumny and defamation, and declares defendant unworthy of being a clergyman ; defendant, ordered a second time to prove his assertions. [1646]
Order. To the rev. Everardus Bogardus to bring forward his objections to the evidence or other points of the suit against him, together with his reasons for slandering the director and council in the pulpit, &c. [1646];Court proceedings. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus ; defendant submits interrogatories and declarations ; ordered that the latter be sworn to. [1646];Resolution. In the suit of the director and council vs. rev. Mr. Bogardus ; defendant having excepted to said director, &c., as judges, the court proposes to submit the difficulty to the rev. Joannes Megapolensis, rev. Mr. Douthey, and two or three church members, or to the new director and council, on condition that Mr. Bogardus previously agree to abide by their decision, and promise not to repeat the offense, either publicly or privately. [1646]
Order. On the answer of rev. Mr. Bogardus declining to accept the above proposition, and appealing to the new director and council ; it being uncertain when a new director will arrive, a reply is to be sent to Mr. Bogardus' last writing, to which he is ordered to respond by the 26th inst. [1646];Court proceedings. John Underhill vs. John Jones, on a contract to serve plaintiff until the end of the haying ; case continued. John Underhill vs. serjeant Huybert (Hubbard), for hiring his servant man ; plaintiff ordered to prove the charge. George Wolsey for Thomas Willett vs. Cornelis Teunissen (van Pelt), action for balance of the price of a house ; defendant prohibited from selling the house until he pay for it. Creupelbos vs. Peter Cornelissen, for rent of a piece of land ; defendant promises to fulfill his agreement. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus ; defendant ordered to bring his witnesses into court and prove his allegations. [1646]
Court proceedings. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus ; defendant produces two witnesses against the plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Borger Jorissen, for selling beer without having paid the excise ; plaintiff ordered to produce proof. [1646];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Borger Jorissen, for selling beer (as above) ; fined 25 guilders. Fiscal vs. Maria de Truy, for selling beer to Indians ; plaintiff ordered to prove the fact. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. Everardus Bogardus ; defendant alleging that he has other matters against the plaintiff, he is ordered personally to appear at the next sessions and produce all his evidence, on pain of judgment. [1646]
Court proceedings. Cornelis Teunissen vs. Cornelis Mauritsen, for the payment of a house ; decision of arbitrators affirmed, and the money to remain in Mr. Wilcox's hands until defendant be paid. Jan Damen vs. John Wilcox, on a contract to receive merchantable beavers at market price, for 100 guilders, loose wampum ; ordered that plaintiff retain his money until Wilcox obtain his beavers, when he must pay. William Goulder vs. Thomas Gridy ; defendant to pay 20 guilders, for having suffered three defaults. [1646];Interrogatories being produced by rev. Everardus Bogardus, which he requires Jacob Wolphertsen and Hendrik Kip to answer, they are ordered to answer next Tuesday, yea or nay. [1646];Court proceedings. Hans Tymensen vs. Jan Snediger, slander, having called plaintiff a branded thief ; defendant declares that he knows nothing of plaintiff but what is good and honorable, and says he did not mean to apply those words to him. Fiscal vs. Borger Jorisen, slander ; defendant acknowledges his fault, begs the fiscal's pardon, and promises not to repeat the offense. [1646]
Court proceedings. Hendrick Hendricksen vs. Annetje, wife of Arent Steffenierse, slander ; defendant declared she knew nothing of plaintiff but what was honest and honorable, and was sorry if she had said anything else ; she is recommended to keep her tongue quiet, and is dismissed. [1646];Order. To Cornelis Melyn to vacate a piece of land north of the company's garden, on Manhattan island, to which he has no right. [1646]
Court proceedings. Hillegond Joris vs. Peter Wynkoop, on an order to show cause why defendant had arrested plaintiff's husband in the colonie (Renselaerswyck) ; defendant says for debt ; the case having originated in Renselaerswyck, must be determined there. Fiscal vs. Borger Jorisen, slander ; case referred. Fiscal vs. George Wolsey ; plaintiff demands the confiscation of powder which was not duly entered ; defendant says it belongs to Mr. Allerton, and requests delay until his master return from New England ; granted. [1646];Court proceedings. Pater Vaer vs. Jan Wilcox, for purchase of a negro wench, of whom he demands possession ; defendant ordered to satisfy the Swedish governor and plaintiff. Fiscal vs. Hans Tymonsen, gunner of the ship Amandare ; defendant is asked to whom he sold the company's powder, and, remaining obstinate, is ordered to be imprisoned and then subjected to torture if he do not confess. [1646];Court proceedings. Nicolas Coorn, sheriff of Renselaerswyck vs. Anthony de Hooges, secretary of said colonie ; case postponed. Gysbert de Leuw vs. Lucas Elbertsen, for stating that plaintiff had been challenged by Gysbert Cornelissen to fight a duel with swords ; defendant denies having said so, and declares he knows nothing of plaintiff but what is honest and honorable ; will pay costs. Fiscal vs. Borger Jorisen, slander and threatening to have a piece of the plaintiff's body before he quit the country ; defendant to pay a fine of 60 guilders and to remain in prison until it be paid ; after judgment was pronounced, defendant used threatening language towards the bench, whereupon he was further sentenced to be imprisoned in irons for twenty-four hours after the above fine is paid. Joris Dircksen vs. John (Haes) the cooper, for drawing a knife on plaintiff ; ordered that the fiscal take cognizance of the complaint. [1646]
Court proceedings. Nicolas Coorn, sheriff of Renselaerswyck vs. Anthony de Hooges, secretary of said colonie ; case postponed. Gysbert de Leuw vs. Lucas Elbertsen, for stating that plaintiff had been challenged by Gysbert Cornelissen to fight a duel with swords ; defendant denies having said so, and declares he knows nothing of plaintiff but what is honest and honorable ; will pay costs. Fiscal vs. Borger Jorisen, slander and threatening to have a piece of the plaintiff's body before he quit the country ; defendant to pay a fine of 60 guilders and to remain in prison until it be paid ; after judgment was pronounced, defendant used threatening language towards the bench, whereupon he was further sentenced to be imprisoned in irons for twenty-four hours after the above fine is paid. Joris Dircksen vs. John (Haes) the cooper, for drawing a knife on plaintiff ; ordered that the fiscal take cognizance of the complaint. (cont'd) [1646]
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Peter Wynkoop vs. Adriaen van der Donck, action on a note signed by Anthony de Hooges ; De Hooges promising payment, judgment is given against him. Nicolas Coorn, sheriff of Renselaerswyck, vs. Anthony de Hooges, chief clerk ; case referred to the court of Renselaerswyck, where it belongs. [1646];Order. On petition of deacon Oloff Stevensen, requesting that arbitrators be named to settle the differences between him and rev. Everardus Bogardus ; named accordingly. [1646];Letter. Director and council to rev. Everardus Bogardus, requesting him to permit dominie Megapolensis to preach next Sunday. [1646];Report of the referees in the case of Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland) vs. rev. E. Bogardus; parties reconciled. [1646];Ratification, by director and council, of the above report. [1646]
Commission. Jan Evertsen Bout and Huyck Aertsen van Rossum, to be schepens of Breuckelen, with power to adjoin two of the inhabitants of that place to them, in case business become too heavy. [1646]
Ordinance. Providing for the proper authentication of writings to be used as evidence. [1646]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Rem Jansen, chief mate of the ship Amandare ; prisoner acknowledges that the late skipper had stolen three negro women from said ship, and that he (the prisoner) had received three pieces of eight therefrom ; case continued. Isaac Allerton vs. The fiscal, for seizure of powder ; plaintiff testifies that his servant had taken the powder into his house during his absence, without his knowledge; powder ordered to be restored, and the servant (Wolsey) to pay a fine of 25 guilders. Fiscal vs. Jan de Vries, for slandering and calumniating the director-general ; case continued. [1646];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Rem Dircksen (called Jansen, supra), chief mate of the Amandare, for striking and drawing a knife on commissary Van Heusden, aiding in landing negroes surreptitiously at Barbadoes, &c. ; sentence, to jump three times from the yardarm, to be whipped by all the crew, and immediately afterwards turned out of the ship, with loss of three months' wages. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Antonissen, steward of the ship Amandare, for purloining ship's provisions, theft, and smuggling ; sentence, to jump three times from the yard-arm, to be flogged by all the ship's crew, his smuggled sugar to be confiscated, and himself to be turned out of the ship. [1646]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Rem Dircksen (called Jansen, supra), chief mate of the Amandare, for striking and drawing a knife on commissary Van Heusden, aiding in landing negroes surreptitiously at Barbadoes, &c. ; sentence, to jump three times from the yardarm, to be whipped by all the crew, and immediately afterwards turned out of the ship, with loss of three months' wages. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Antonissen, steward of the ship Amandare, for purloining ship's provisions, theft, and smuggling ; sentence, to jump three times from the yard-arm, to be flogged by all the ship's crew, his smuggled sugar to be confiscated, and himself to be turned out of the ship. (cont'd) [1646];Court proceedings. Pauwel (van der Beeck's) wife vs. John Lightfoot's wife, slander ; referred to the fiscal. Jacob Stoffelsen vs. Peter Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven), for hire of a horse ; defendant declares upon oath that he is not indebted to the plaintiff, wherefore the suit is dismissed. Isaac Abrahamsen vs. Mr. Dollingh, for freight of a sloop ; plaintiff having come to the Manhattans, instead of going to Stamford, he is referred for his pay to those who employed him. Abigail Cleer vs. William Goulder's wife, slander ; the charge being supported by incontrovertible evidence, judgment is rendered for plaintiff, with costs, and defendant warned to let Abigail alone. [1646]
Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Jan Creoli, a negro, sodomy ; second offense ; this crime being condemned of God (Gen., c. 19 ; Levit., c. 18: 22, 29) as an abomination, the prisoner is sentenced to be conveyed to the place of public execution, and there choked to death, and then burnt to ashes. [1646];Sentence. Manuel Congo, a lad ten years old, on whom the above abominable crime was committed, to be carried to the place where Creoli is to be executed, tied to a stake, and faggots piled around him, for justice sake, and to be flogged ; sentence executed. [1646]
Court proceedings. George Homs vs. Teunis Nyssen ; action for recovery of child's wages ; judgment for plaintiff. [1646];Order of court on a derisive and disparaging writing, purporting to be a rejoinder to the fiscal's reply, signed by Jan de Fries, and addressed "To the Worshipful Court of Justice in fort Amsterdam ;" that it be erased, and returned to De Fries, who is summoned to answer. [1646];Court proceedings. Examination of Thomas Gridy, of Devonshire, Eng., a prisoner accused of having stolen silver ware and other articles, and of having endeavored to entice John Jones and others to steal ; prisoner remanded. Declaration of Maria Roberts, that John Jones had brought shirts, that had been stolen from Spicer, to her house, and that her husband, Thomas Gridy, had received them. [1646];Confession. Of Thomas Gridy, that he had received stolen goods, and had solicited others to rob, but denies that he stole silver ware ; wherefore, as he continues obstinate in such denial, ordered that he be subjected to torture. [1646]
Sentence. Thomas Gridy aforesaid, to be conveyed to the place of execution, and publicly whipped, and then banished the country for ever. [1646];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Adam Roelantsen, for removing articles from his chest before it had been inspected. The same vs. The same, slander. Cornelis Teunisen vs. John Wilcox ; action for the balance of his wages earned in the South river ; judgment for plaintiff ; amount to be paid as soon as Wilcox shall have been paid by the Swedish governor. [1646]
Judgment Referring to Holland the case of Jan de Fries, who is charged with having associated with the enemies of the government and calumniators of the chief magistracy, calling the director a liar in presence of the council, and attempting to strike him, assaulting councillor La Montagne, for all which he had been already cashiered ; afterwards speaking disparagingly of the director, and declaring that he spat on any commission issued by him, addressing derisive papers to the court, and excepting to the judges ; prisoner ordered to sail in the first ship, to justify his conduct. [1646]
Judgment. Referring to Holland the case of Jan de Fries vs. Gysbert de Leuw, for slander, in having asserted that a negro wench in plaintiff's possession was the property of the company, having been previously the slave of Juan Antonio, a Portuguese, at Marignan, who had been arrested for treason, and was therefore incapable of selling the woman, as the plaintiff pretends. [1646];Court proceedings. Jan Damen vs. John Dolling, action for payment of a balance of a bill of exchange ; ordered that defendant shall produce proof from John Evans and Onckeway. Symon Joosten vs. Augustyn Herman, action for money paid defendant on account of Pater Vaer ; defendant says that Pater Vaer was not indebted to him, which he offers to prove ; proof ordered. John Heyn (? Haines) and Evert Cornelissen vs. John Dolling, as security for Mr. Whiting, for recovery of an overcharge on beavers ; judgment for plaintiff, with costs. [1646]
Condemnation of the Spanish bark St. Antonio, of Havana, laden with sugar and tobacco, as a prize. [1646];Court proceedings. John Underhill vs. Isaac Allerton ; plaintiff alleges that before he came here, defendant had promised him that the commonalty would pay him higher wages than those paid by the company ; defendant denies having ever made such a promise, and demands proof ; Underhill promises in court that defendant shall never be troubled again by himself or heirs on this subject. [1646]
Court proceedings. John Evans, of New Haven, merchant, vs. John Wilcox, for delivery of the ship Abigail ; defendant says he is prepared to deliver the vessel on receipt of payment ; judgment for plaintiff ; defendant to obtain security from governor Printz for the payment of a note dated 6 April, 1646, in default whereof a bill of exchange shall be delivered defendant. [1646]
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt ; (30 Aug.) the same ; Thomas Stevensen vs. Elias Perckman, for two-thirds of a ship ; at the request of Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Smith, the case is referred to arbitration. [1646];Order. To sue Hendrick Jansen, the smith, for what he owes, and for recovery of the company's tools, which he has had a long time in his possession. [1646]
Order. To Jan de Vries to embark on board the Jaeger for Holland. [1646] (page 270);Order to the rev. Everardus Bogardus to deliver to the council a bill of exchange drawn by the Swedish governor at the South river (Delaware), in favor of Jacob Everson Sandelyn, skipper of the Scotch Dutchman, for goods sold said governor. [1646] (page 270);Return of the fiscal to the service of the above order on rev. Mr. Bogardus, with the latter's answer. [1646] (page 271);Examination of Laurens Laurensen respecting the sending of the above bill by Jacob Sandelyn to rev. Mr. Bogardus ; Laurensen admits having delivered a package of letters from Sandelyn to Bogardus, to be sent to Holland, amongst which were some from the Swedish governor. [1646] (page 271);Manumission of Jan Francisco, junr., a slave, in return for his long and faithful services. [1646] (page 271)
Order, on a petition of Arnoldus van Hardenburgh, agent of his brother Johan van Hardenbergh, for the restitution of sundry bales of duffels which had been sent hither, in the ship St. Peter, to Symon Dircksen Pos, and confiscated with said ship. [1646]
Court proceedings. Haye Jansen vs. Jan Laurensen, for average, freight, &c. ; referred to Seger Teunissen, Jan Janse Schepmoes, and Isaac Allerton, as arbitrators. [1646];Court proceedings. Jan Evertsen Bout's wife vs. Mary de Truy, wife of Cornelis Volckertsen, for delivery of boards sold by Volckertsen ; defendant admits having disposed of the boards to Roeloff Jansen, which her husband had sold plaintiff, but says she has boards enough to pay her ; judgment for plaintiff, defendant being held for his wife's acts, unless he declare her disqualified from trading in his absence. [1646]
Court proceedings. Anthony Jansen vs. Edmund Adley, for damages ; ordered that plaintiff prove damages to his cattle and bouwery, and case referred to Jan Evertsen Bout and Huyck Aertsen, magistrates of Breuckelen, to examine Jansen's stock and bouwery, and determine whether Adley acts as an honest tenant ; if he do not, he shall quit the premises or give security. Teunis Nyssen, appellant, vs. Mr. Stickley, respondent ; this was an appeal from a judgment of the court of Breuckelen, for recovery of a sow and its increase ; appellant declining to support his claim by oath, and defendant proving that he had purchased the pig from William Wasbandt (? Washburn), judgment of the court below is affirmed. [1646];Letter. Director and council to Cornelis Groesen, supercargo of the ship St. Jacob, informing him that a quantity of lead was secreted on board that ship, and instructing him to pay particular attention to the matter on the arrival of the vessel in Virginia. [1646]
Court proceedings. John Dolling vs. Michael Taintor, merchant on Mr. Whiting's bark, case of attachment ; plaintiff having, as security for Mr. Whiting, paid John Haynes and Evert Cornelissen, pursuant to judgment of 2d August, defendant is condemned to pay plaintiff, with costs. [1646];Court proceedings. Augustyn Heerman, attorney for Haye Jansen, skipper of ship St. Jacob, vs. Martin Arentsen ; action to recover passage money and board ; defendant proves that he worked as carpenter and seaman during the voyage hither, in return for which he was to have his passage ; judgment for defendant. [1646];Court proceedings. Augustyn Heerman vs. Adam Roelantsen, for the passage and board of himself and son ; defendant proves that skipper Haye gave him his passage on condition that he worked as a seaman, and allowed his son his board because he said prayers ; judgment for defendant. [1646]
Court proceedings. Jan Jacobsen vs. Aeltje Douwens, slander ; defendant declares she knows nothing of plaintiff's wife but what is honorable and virtuous ; court orders that she give no further offense to plaintiff's wife, who is also admonished to keep quiet. George Batselaer (Batchelor) vs. John Haes ; proof ordered. [1646];Appointment. Of Jan Teunissen to be sheriff of Breuckelen. [1646]
Court proceedings. Adriaen van der Donck vs. Philip Jansen, for balance of expenses in getting out two masts ; judgment for plaintiff ; amount to be settled by arbitrators, and plaintiff to give security for the return of the money in case Anthony Crol has already paid the account. Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), attorney for Wouter van Twiller, vs. Claes van Elsland ; plaintiff demands that defendant render an account of Mr. Van Twiller's property ; ordered accordingly. Fiscal vs. Adam Roelantsen, for an attempt at rape ; defendant admits that he had felt the naked bosom of Weyntje Teunis, wife of Hark Syboltsen. [1646];Sentence. Adam Roelantsen aforesaid, to be publicly flogged, and then banished ; in consideration of his being burthened with four motherless children, and on account of the approaching cold winter, the prisoner is reprieved to a future time, when he is to quit the country. [1646]
Court proceedings. Jellitje, wife of Gerrit Douman, vs. Elke Jans, theft ; plaintiff put her money in the cradle when she and her husband went to church, leaving Elke in the house ; when they returned, the money was gone ; defendant denies having taken the money, and is released on her own security ; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Hendrick Kip's wife, for calling the director and council false judges, and the fiscal a forsworn fiscal ; Hendrick Kip states that his wife has been so upset, and so out of health, ever since Maryn Adriaensen's attempt to murder the director-general, that when disturbed in the least, she knows not what she does ; Mrs. Kip denies the charge; parties ordered to produce evidence on both sides. John Underhill vs. Jan Hadduwe (? Hathaway), for slandering plaintiff's daughter ; defendant declares that he knows nothing of plaintiffs daughter but what is honorable and virtuous, and is ordered to acknowledge, in the presence of Debora, the plaintiffs daughter, that he did wrong, and to ask her pardon ; defendant begs Mr. Underbill's pardon in court, and is condemned to pay costs. Thomas Spicer vs. Thomas Sandersen ; plaintiff complains that defendant keeps him out of his land, threatens his life, abuses him as a rogue and villain, and shot one of his goats ; court decrees that the first time Thomas Spicer, or any of the neighbors, is insulted, defendant shall be banished from the Plain ; the damages complained of to be assessed by arbitrators. Jonas Wood vs. Pietertje, wife of Claes Jansen, action to recover a balance due on two cows ; judgment for plaintiff, on condition that he give security to repay the money if defendant's husband prove that plaintiff had kept the cows 6 to 7 weeks longer than he promised. [1646] (page 278-279);Evidence in the case of Elke Jans, accused of having stolen Jellitje Douman's money. [1646] (page 279)
Appointment. Paul Heyman, to be overseer of the company's negroes. [1647];Minute. Settlement of a slander suit between Jan Teunissen, sheriff, and Jan Evertsen Bout, magistrate of Breuckelen. [1647]
Judgment in the case of Symon Dircksen Pos vs. Augustyn Heerman. This was an action to recover damages done to a parcel of beaver skins, sent from Fort Orange to New Amsterdam ; defendant denies having sent the beavers down, and it appears that they were so sent to the plaintiff by two magistrates of Fort Orange, after defendant had left that place, defendant is nonsuited. [1647]
Court proceedings. Jan Laurensen (Coster), plaintiff, vs. Adriaen van der Donck, for attaching and keeping, when sheriff of Renselaerswyck, three pieces of duffels, the plaintiff's property ; case continued. [1647];Proclamation. Offering a reward of 100 guilders for the discovery of the person or persons who tore down the notices for renting the Ferry, and the house and effects of Cornelis Melyn, which were posted at the usual places, viz.: the fort, the lodge, and the tavern. [1647];Court proceedings. Elke Jans vs. Gerrit Douman, for damages in accusing plaintiff of theft ; ordered that defendant's wife shall prove that plaintiff had said that Douman himself had stolen the money, &c. [1647]
Court proceedings. The crew of the Amandare vs. John Dolling, action of debt ; defendant says the crew did not perform the work they had agreed to do ; judgment for plaintiffs. Huyck Aertsen vs. William Goulder, for purchase of a house and plantation, with corn ; ordered that plaintiff prove the sale of the house and corn, and that Goulder's wife received the corn ; also, that he had asked her, when she lost her husband, Smith, whether she held to the bargain, which she took amiss. Richard and William Smith vs. rev. Francis Douthy ; plaintiffs demand that the defendant declare, in writing, who are his partners ; ordered accordingly. Elcke Jansen vs. Gerrit Douman ; defendant proves that plaintiff had said the father and mother robbed each other ; case dismissed, and plaintiff ordered not to talk any more about it. [1647];Court proceedings. John Lourensen Appel vs. Adriaen van der Donck, for restitution of duffels, &c., belonging to William Coster ; plaintiff makes his complaint in writing, and is ordered to furnish defendant with a copy, that he may answer. Thomas Sael vs. William Harck, on a contract ; William Lourens and William Harck promise to draw all the timber they undertook, provided they be discharged from the first contract, and be paid as the work progresses. [1647]
Sentence. Hans Reiger and Dirck Sicken, soldiers, for insolent behavior towards citizens on the Heeren Straat, in New Amsterdam, and striking their superior officers, to be conveyed to the place of execution, and there shot, according to law martial. [1647] (page 284);Appointment. Peter Ebel to be provost-martial. [1647] (page 284);Motion of Mr. Smith for the termination of the suit between him and Mr. Douthy ; parties ordered to appear at the next session, when judgment will be pronounced. [1647] (page 284);Certificate. Of the director and council that Symon Root had lost a piece of his right ear in a broil at the great tavern, on the island of Manhattans. [1647] (page 284);Order. On application of Arnoldus van Hardenberch, attorney for Johan van Hardenberch, for restitution of duffels seized with the ship St. Peter. [1647];Appointment. Roeloff Jansen Haes to be receiver of the excise. [1647];Court proceedings. Adam Roelantsen vs. Jan Teunissen, sheriff of Breukelen, action of debt ; plaintiff acknowledges the debt, and asks time ; judgment for plaintiff, with costs. [1647]
Appointment. Jan Jansen Damen, Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), and Cornelis van Tienhoven, to be guardians of the estate and children of the late Jan --------. [1647]
Appointment. Jelmer Tomassen, to be naval commander, in the absence of director Stuyvesant. [1647];Appointment. Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist) to be superintendent of naval equipments. [1647];Appointment. Hans Wyer, to be captain of the ship Swol, vice Jan Claesen Bol, who returns to Fatherland. [1647]
Order. To summon certain persons (not named) before the council, to be examined on interrogatories on complaint of ex-director Kieft. [1647];Resolution. To imprison Jan Evertsen Bout for contempt, in refusing to appear and give evidence in the affair of ex-director Kieft. [1647];Order. To the superintendent of naval equipments, to fit out the Great Gerrit, the Cat, and the Love, for service against the Spaniards. [1647];Resolution. To maintain Fort Hope, situate on the extreme bounds of New Netherland, as, if it be abandoned, it will be occupied by the English, who have usurped the soil we purchased and paid for there. [1647]
Order. Determining the rations of the men on board the company's ships in New Netherland. [1647] (page 289);Ordinance. Against the sale of beer or other strong liquors, on Sundays, before two o'clock, when there is no sermon, otherwise before four o'clock ; and on any day, after the ringing of the bell, i.e., nine o'clock, p. m. ; also against drawing a knife or sword, or inflicting wounds therewith, "agreeably to the laudable ordinance of the most wise and worshipful council of the city of Amsterdam." [1647] (page 289);Resolution. To subject Michel Picquet to torture, at seven o'clock of the morning of the 15th June, as he remains obstinate and headstrong, and to notify him thereof. [1647] (page 290);Sentence. Cornelis Symonsz, alias the Boer, and Gerrit Philipsen, sailors, for tearing down the ordinance affixed to the mainmast, prohibiting seaman going ashore, or remaining there over night, and other misdemeanors: to be chained to a wheel- or hand-barrow, and employed at hard labor, for three months, on bread and water. [1647] (page 290);Queries submitted to the commissioners appointed to investigate the differences between the Hon. Mr. Kieft and Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter) and Cornelis Melyn, respecting the proper action to be taken on a petition presented by the latter, praying that the members of the late council be examined on certain interrogatories. [1647] (page 291);Answer of director Stuyvesant to the above. [1647] (page 292)
Answers of vice-director Dincklage, fiscal Van Dyck, lieut. Nuton, and commander Looper, to the above. [1647]
Answers of commander Tomassen, superintendent Leendertsen, and capt. Bol, to the above. [1647] (page 294);Minute of council on the above petition of Messrs. Kuyter and Melyn ; that they shall prove that they are authorized to take information about the late (Indian) war ; if not, they shall be obliged to return to Holland, to support their accusations there. [1647] (page 294);Resolution. To increase the wages of Teunis Andriesen, pilot of the ship Love. [1647] (page 295);Appointment. Adam Roelantsen as provoost. [1647] (page 295)
Ordinance. Forbidding all persons trading in the interior, and ordering them to remain at the usual trading posts. [1647];Order. On the petition of ex-director Kieft, that Messrs. Kuyter and Melyn verify certain points, and produce an authentic copy of a letter which they sent by the Blue Cock, on pain of being prosecuted for slander. [1647];Appointment. Gysbert Opdyck, commissary of Fort Hope, vice Provoost. [1647]
Appointment. George Baxter, to be ensign and English secretary. [1647];Resolution. To sell the ship Swoll, which is old and decayed. [1647];Resolution. To send the ship Great Gerrit, with a cargo of salt, to Boston ; to take in provisions there, and proceed with them to Bonaire, and finally to return to New Netherland with a cargo of salt. [1647]
Resolution. To send the ships Love and Cat on a cruise against the Spaniards and their adherents within the limits of the W. I. Co.'s charter. [1647];Minute. Of the filing, by Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter), of his answer to the complaint of ex-director Kieft, adding that he has other proofs respecting the origin of the (Indian) war, which he will produce before their High Mightinesses, the States-General. [1647];Affidavit. Of John Dolling, that he sold, in 1644, in New Netherland, his own and Isaac Bovee's claim against the W. I. Co. for services at Curaçao, to William Cornelissen Oldemerck, from whom he received 18 guns and a keg of powder. [1647]
Ordinance. Against selling strong drink to the Indians ; against committing damages on lands, orchards and gardens, their fences or products ; obliging all parties to keep their fences in good repair ; to prevent trespasses, and authorizing the construction of a public pound. [1647];Order. To serjeant Lithschoe, not to allow any goods to be landed, except on a permit from the director or secretary. [1647];Permit. To William Tomassen, skipper of the Falconer, to discharge his ship, articles of contraband and cases marked with the company's mark, excepted. [1647]
Sentence. Jean Seno de St. Germain, a soldier, for carrying off wampum and other articles under seizure, from the house of Michel Picquet, who broke jail and ran off, to acknowledge his fault, beg pardon of God and the court, and to work six weeks at the fort, as soon as he is restored to health. [1647] (page 300);Ordinance. Against exporting furs or other goods, on which the duties have not been paid, and directing the proper entry of all imported merchandises, and payment of duty thereon, before offering them for sale ; obliging merchants to exhibit their books and accounts, when called on so to do, and providing that all furs be stamped before exportation. [1647] (page 300-301)
Sentence. Michel Picquet, of Rouen, for slandering and threatening ex-director Kieft ; also, for threatening director Stuyvesant, breaking jail, and absconding, and refusing to appear and defend himself, notwithstanding he was summoned so to do three times, by the ringing of the bell: to be banished for ever from the province, his property confiscated, and his name posted on the gallows. [1647]
Ordinance. Imposing an excise duty on wines and spirituous liquors, payable by wholesale merchants, retailers, and tavern keepers. [1647]
Ordinance. Designating the anchorage ground in the port of New Amsterdam ; forbidding the landing or transfer of cargoes before being inspected ; regulating the loading, unloading, and sailing of vessels ; and obliging all persons leaving the country to provide themselves with a pass from the government office. [1647]
Order. To prosecute Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter) and Cornelis Melyn, separately, and to place them under arrest. [1647];Resolution. To postpone, for one year, the collection of the tenths due on farms occupied more than ten years. [1647];Resolution. That certain letters, addressed to Seger Teunissen, deceased, be opened and examined by secretary Tienhoven, the curators of the estate of the deceased, and Augustyn Heerman, and that the latter inventory and sell the goods sent to him per the ship Falconer. [1647]
Resolution. Permitting the crew of the Falconer to sell certain spirituous liquors they had brought with them. [1647];Examination of Cornelis Melyn, before the director and council. [1647]
Examination of Jochem Pietersen Kuyter, before the director and council. [1647];Resolution. Ordering the above persons to prove the statements contained in their letter to the W. I. Company. [1647]
Heads of indictment against Jochem Pietersen Kuyter and Cornelis Melyn, jointly and severally. [1647]
Heads of indictment against Jochem Pietersen Kuyter and Cornelis Melyn, jointly and severally. (cont'd) [1647]
Votes of the several members of the council on the judgment to be pronounced against the above persons. [1647]
Votes of the several members of the council on the judgment to be pronounced against the above persons. (cont'd) [1647]
Votes of the several members of the council on the judgment to be pronounced against the above persons. (cont'd) [1647] (page 312);Opinion of director Stuyvesant on the charges brought against Messrs. Kuyter and Melyn. [1647] (page 312-315)
Marriage license. Of Johannes La Montagne and Angeneta Gillie, widow of Arent Corsen. [1647];Order. To issue execution against the property of Cornelis Melyn, unless he pay what he owes the W. I. Company within twenty-four hours. [1647];Declaration. Of Cornelis Melyn, that Hans Jansen and Big Barent, residents of Breuckelen, took away, without his consent, the maize belonging to the Indians on Long island (see Vol. 2, p. 160.) [1647];Election. Of director Stuyvesant, Jacob Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven), and Jan Jansen Damen, to be church wardens. [1647];Appointment. Lubbertus van Dincklage, Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist), and secretary Tienhoven, to be city surveyors. [1647]
Appointment. Rev. Johannes Backerius to be minister of New Amsterdam. [1647];Minute. That Messrs. Kuyter and Melyn had nothing further to offer respecting the letter they had sent to the W. I. Company. [1647];Appointment. Hon. Mr. Dincklage, to be president of the ordinary court, assisted by some of the company's principal officers, reserving to the director-general the right to preside therein on important cases. [1647]
Opinion of director Stuyvesant on the calumnious letter transmitted by Messrs. Kuyter and Melyn to the W. I. Company (see supra, p. 312.) [1647] (page 318-319);Ordinance. Imposing certain duties on furs exported to Holland. [1647] (page 320)
Declaration. Of John Dolling, from Bristol, respecting the payment of duties on goods sold by Mr. Bratton, and certain presents made to fiscal Van Dyck. [1647] (page 321);Declaration. Of Richard Clof, from Manchester, that Thomas Willet had stated, in Isaac Allerton's house, that he paid fiscal Van Dyck a beaver not to inspect his vessel, George Wolsey having been the bearer thereof. [1647] (page 321);Sentence. Cornelis Melyn, on certain charges brought against him by ex-director Kieft, seven years' banishment, and 300 carolus guilders fine. [1647] (page 321-322);Sentence. Jochem Pietersen Kuyter, on the same, three years' banishment, and a fine of 150 guilders. [In N. Y. Col. Doc., I., 213.] [1647] (page 323)
Ordinance. For the removal of unsightly nuisances from the street side, and against building any houses in the city of New Amsterdam, without a permit from the city surveyors ; also, obliging proprietors to build on their vacant lots within a certain time. [1647] (page 324);Sentence. William Pietersen, mason, for repeated intoxication, neglect of work, and attempt to break jail to work with the negroes for eight months, and to lose three months' wages. [1647] (page 325);Sentence. Jan Albertsen, smith, for intoxication, neglecting his work, and aiding Pietersen in an attempt to break jail, to be locked to his anvil three months, and to lose three months' wages. [1647] (page 326);Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. John Dolling, prisoner ; discharged on his own security, to appear at the next sessions ; meanwhile, he is ordered not to visit nor trouble Sara Willet. [1647] (page 327);Resolution. To send secretary Van Tienhoven, and one or two of the village of Heemsteede, who understand the Indian language, to the east end of Long island, to inquire into the truth of a report brought by some delegates from Heemsteede, that Mayawetinnemin, now called Antinome, the son of chief Mecohgawodt, was endeavoring to induce some Indians to make war on the Dutch and English, to which plot the chiefs of Catsjajock, and his brothers, were accessories ; the English are suspected of having started this report, as they have long hankered after the lands of the aforesaid Antinomy. [1647] (page 327);Propositions submitted by the director-general to the council, for providing ways and means for the repair of fort Amsterdam, and the allaying the discontents of the Indians, who have not yet received the presents promised them at the conclusion of the general peace, with the council's answers. [1647] (page 328-330)
Propositions of the director-general to the council, respecting a ship named the Beningo, or Hercules, which arrived at New Haven from Medenblick, and is considered to have thereby infringed the company's charter ; the sale of the ship Swol ; a permit to Gerrit Aertsen to trade at New Haven ; the prosecution of Michel Picquet, who was pardoned, and afterwards threatened to shoot director Stuyvesant between the fort and his bouwery ; and the continuance of commissary Hudde at the South river ; with the answers of the council. [1647] (page 330-331)
Resolution. To continue Andries Hudde commissary at the South river. [1647]
Permit. To the skipper and merchants of the ship St. Beningo, to bring said vessel to and dispose of her cargo at New Amsterdam. [1647]
Instructions to the Nine men. [1647]
Instructions to the Nine men. (cont'd) [1647]
Propositions of director Stuyvesant, setting forth that a Scotchman, named Forrester, had visited Flushing and Heemsteede, with a commission signed Mary Sterling, accompanied by a pass from the Parliament, claiming Long island and all the islands within five miles thereof ; that he came to New Amsterdam to demand director Stuyvesant's commission, and was arrested in the city tavern ; inquiring what is to be done with this pretended governor, what conclusion has been come to in regard to Picquet, and stating the re-appointment of commissary Hudde, who had been forced by contrary winds to return to New Amsterdam. [1647]
Minute of council. To examine the pretended governor, Forrester, and to demand his commission, in order to ascertain by whose authority he claimed Long island and adjacent islands. [1647];Examination. Of Andrew Forrester, of Dundee, in the presence of Carel van Brugge, Adriaen van der Donck, and Philip Geraerdy. [1647]
Resolution. To send Forrester to Holland in the ship Falconer, to vindicate his commission before the States-General. [1647];Minute. Of the appearance of Andries Hudde before the council, demanding proofs of any frauds which he is alleged to have committed. [1647];Appointment. Hans Wever, to be captain-at-arms to the garrison at fort Amsterdam. [1647]
Examination. Of Michel Picquet, on a charge of threatening to shoot director Stuyvesant. [1647] (page 339);Opinion of director Stuyvesant, that there being four witnesses in support of the above charge against Picquet, it is unnecessary to subject him to torture. [1647] (page 339);Opinion of vice-director Dincklage, that the prisoner must be convicted on his own confession, whether voluntary or by torture, on the principle, nemo inauditus et sine propria confessione facile condemnatur. Opinion of Brian Nuton : he may be condemned on the above evidence. Of Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist): that the prisoner must first be brought to the rack (tortured) and confess, otherwise he cannot be condemned to death ; he can only be banished on the evidence of others. Of Adriaen Keyser: that the prisoner be tortured, and, when he confesses, condemned ; in case he do not confess, he may then be banished. [1647] (page 339-340);Resolution. That each of the members of the council shall conscientiously declare what punishment the prisoner deserves, and votes of the several members of the council accordingly. [1647] (page 341);Sentence of Michael Picquet: perpetual banishment, and eighteen years' imprisonment at hard labor in the workhouse at Amsterdam. [1647] (page 342);Resolution. To seize the ship St. Beningo, at New Haven, and bring her to New Amsterdam. [1647] (page 343)
Propositions of director Stuyvesant, setting forth that the ship St. Beningo had been brought to New Amsterdam from New Haven, pursuant to preceding resolution, and demanding whether she and her cargo ought to be confiscated. [1647] (page 344);Examination. Of Cornelis Claesen Snoy, commander of the ship St. Beningo, as to whether he had any more valid commission than he has produced ; he answers not, and throws himself on the mercy of the board. [1647] (page 345);Condemnation of the ship St. Beningo and cargo. [1647] (page 345-346);Minute of council, setting forth that the commissary at Fort Orange had absconded, and requesting the members of the council to designate a proper person to fill that office, and votes of the members of the council accordingly. [1647] (page 347);Appointment. Carel van Brugge to be commissary at Fort Orange. [1647] (page 348);Sentence of Andries Trumpeter, for intoxication, disobedience of orders, and threatening the superintendent of naval equipments: to jump three times from the yard-arm, and, while his breech is still wet, to receive one hundred lashes from the crew of the St. Beningo. [1647] (page 348)
Propositions of director Stuvesant on the following points: 1. Whether the ensign or sergeant are to form part of the court on trials for military offenses? Answer, Yes. 2. What action is to be taken on a petition from Flushing, and on the report that the inhabitants of that place have never taken the oath of allegiance? Answer, The director to go thither and regulate matters. 3. What answer is to be returned to the letters from New Haven, and who is to be sent to reclaim the fugitives? Answer, To leave the question of right of soil to the authorities in Holland, and to demand the rendition of the fugitives. 4. What is to be done in case of fire, as the houses (in New Amsterdam) are mostly of wood, covered with thatch? 5. What provision is to be made for a school, as there is none in New Amsterdam, and the youth are running wild? Answer, Both these points are referred to the Nine men. 6. Who is to be sent to New Haven to collect debts and bring back the prisoners? Answer, commissary Keyser. [1647] (page 349);Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the council to expedite sundry matters, and to nominate one of their members to attend a meeting of the Nine men. [1647] (page 349);Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the Nine men, asking their advice as to the best mode of procuring means to repair the fort, to complete the church, to provide a school house and a dwelling for the schoolmaster, and to make provision in case of fire. [1647] (page 350);Sentence. Jonas Jonassen, a soldier, for robbing hen roosts and killing a pig: to ride the Wooden horse three days, from two o'clock in the afternoon until the conclusion of the parade, with a fifty pound weight tied to each foot. [1647] (page 351)
Discharge. Of Abraham Willemsen, a sailor. [1647];Order to every male person, between the ages of 16 and 60 to work twelve days annually on fort Amsterdam, or to commute at two gilders (80c.) a day. [1647];Notice. In regard to the currency of unstrung, broken and unperforated wampum. [1647]
Proclamation. Offering refuge and protection to all persons whatsoever, free or bond, debtors or creditors, servants or slaves, the lowest prisoners included, who may come out of the colony of New Haven and take up their abode in New Netherland. [1647]
Resolution. To call in all the company's effects loaned to individuals. [1648];Resolution. To sell the company's yacht, formerly commanded by Seger Tonisen, deceased. [1648];Resolution. To take the saw mill at Nooten island to pieces if possible ; if not, to burn it in order to save the iron. [1648]
Ordinance. Forbidding brewers to tap or retail beer, and tavern keepers to be brewers. [1648];Order. To John Tonsen and others of Flushing, to appear before the council and show cause why they refuse to contribute to the support of a minister, and oppose the nomination of a sheriff, and to the inhabitants to proceed to a nomination for such officer. [1648]
Ordinance. Against the erection of wooden chimneys in New Amsterdam, between the fort and the Fresh water, and appointing fire wardens. [1648];Appointment. Jan Tepjes from Schelling, to be pilot of the ship Beninjo. [1648]
Sentence. Rouloff Cornelissen, a soldier, for wounding the corporal, to ride the Wooden horse two hours a day for three days, with a ten pound weight fastened to each foot, to pay the surgeon's bill, and to forfeit six months' wages. [1648];Examination. Of William Gilford, accused of having committed a rape on a girl ten years old. [1648]
Ordinance. Further regulating the fur trade. [1648];Minute. Fixing the salary to be paid to the receiver-general. [1648]
Order of council on an application of the town of Flushing for a minister. [1648];Order. To sell a garden belonging to Harmanus Meyndertsen (van de Bogaert), deceased, to indemnify the Indians for damages which they suffered through him. [1648]
Resolution. In regard to the aforesaid van de Bogaert. [1648] (page 361);Order. For the examination of the person of Maria Barents, whom William Gilford is accused with having violated. [1648] (page 361);Order. On a petition of the Nine men. [1648] (page 361);Sentence. William Gilford, for an attempt at rape on Maria Barents, at the house of Isaac Allerton, to be publicly whipped and forever banished. [1648] (page 362)
Sentence. Jonas Jonassen, a soldier, for robbing Indians, to be stripped of his arms and afterwards publicly whipped, and then chained to a wheelbarrow and put to hard labor, during the pleasure of the director and council. [1648] (page 363);Sentence. James Hallet, for leaving the province without a pass, enticing Adriaen Dircksen's servant girl to accompany him, and committing theft at Greenwich, to be conveyed to the place of execution and there witness the infliction of such punishment as will there be inflicted ; to saw wood for the company during 12 months, and to be remanded to prison every evening unless he give bail not to run away. [1648] (page 363);Pardon. Of William Gerritsen (sic), an Englishman, guilty of fornication with Maria Barents, on condition that he saw firewood one year for the company (see supra p. 362.) [1648] (page 364);Appointment. Sinneke Jacobs to be skipper of the yacht Prince William. [1648] (page 364)
Order in council enjoining Elizabeth Feaks from alienating any part of her late husband property ; placing her children under the care of curators at Greenwich, where she is permitted to reside, on condition she quit the bed and board of William Hallet, her paramour, who is sentenced to be banished for his adultery. [1648]
Ordinance. Against allowing goats and hogs to go at large in New Amsterdam, and directing that goats beyond the Fresh water be attended by a herdsman. [1648] (page 366);Ordinance. For the regulation of trade and navigation, the establishment of a yearly fair, and declaring the East river free to all nations. [1648] (page 366-369)
Ordinance. Regulating taverns and the sale of strong liquors. [1648]
Ordinance. Against allowing goats and hogs to go at large in New Amsterdam, and directing that goats beyond the Fresh water be attended by a herdsman. [1648];Minute. Of the appearance of the tavern-keepers of New Amsterdam before the council, and of their promise to obey the provisions of the preceding ordinance. [1648]
Order. On the petition of the curators of the late Seger Teunissen's estate, calling on all debtors to pay what they owe, and the creditors to file their claims. [1648];Order. For the seizure and examination of letters addressed to Mr. Westerhouse, in the hands of Joseph Brusto (Brewster), of New Haven, merchant, recently arrived with his vessel at New Amsterdam. [1648];Ratification of the decision of the commissioners appointed to measure and divide the lands between Mr. Van Twiller, Mr. Dincklage, Cosyn Gerritsen and the shore road. [1648]
Sentence. William Harck, sheriff of Flushing, for having solemnized a marriage between Thomas Nuton, widower, and Joan, daughter of Richard Smith, against her parents' consent, and contrary to law, fined 600 carolus guilders, dismissed from office and the marriage annulled. [1648] (page 374);Sentence. Thomas Nuton for having married Miss Smith, aforesaid, fined 300 guilders, and to have the marriage again solemnized after three proclamations. [1648] (page 375)
Sentence. Thomas Steyls for an assault on sheriff Harck, fined 50 guilders, and to beg pardon of God, the court, the director-general and the sheriff. [1648];Sentence. Thomas Saal, for obstructing sheriff Harck in the execution of his office, fined 25 guilders. [1648];Marriage of Thomas Nuton, of Onckeway, and Joan Smith. [1648]
Proclamation. For a day of general fasting and prayer. [1648] (page 377);Appointment. Mr. Dincklage and Mr. La Montagne, to be commissioners to collects moneys due the W. I. Company. [1648] (page 378)
Sentence. James Hallet, for aiding a prisoner to escape, and attempting to seduce another man's wife, to be publicly whipped, and afterwards put to hard labor in chains. [1648]
Sentence. Joseph Brusto (Brewster), for violation of the ordinance designating the anchorage ground of vessels, fined 50 guilders, and costs. [1648];Reference to Messrs. Dincklage and La Montagne, of a complaint against David Provoost, for neglecting to enter the cargo of his sloop. [1648];Complaint against Anthony Jansen from Salee, for neglecting to fence his land, and order thereupon. [1648]
Notice. To Cornelis Jacobsen Stille, Gerrit Jansen, Cornelis Claesen Switz, and Leendert Aerden, to fence in and cultivate the bouweries beyond the Fresh water, on Manhattan island, on pain of confiscation. [1648];Order. To send the ship Swol (late Beninjo) with provisions to Curaçao. [1648]
Appointment. Of sheriff, magistrates, and clerk, for the town of Flushing. [1648] (page 382);Ordinance. For the better observance of the Sabbath. [1648] (page 382);Protest. Of director Stuyvesant against Mr. Van Dincklage, for refusing to bear testimony in regard to what occurred in council between the fiscal, commissary Keyser, and Mr. Leendertsen (van der Grist.) [1648] (page 383)
Order. To commissary Keyser, to bring in his accounts. [1648];Ordinance. Renewing the law against furnishing strong drink to Indians. [1648]
Order. Continuing Hendrick van Dyck in his office of fiscal, on his promise of better behavior in future. [1648];Resolution. To furnish Govert Aertsen with a certificate, to be shown to the magistrates of New England, that he is not Govert Loockermans. [1648];Resolution. To furnish guns and build a guard house for the burgher company, New Amsterdam. [1648]
Pardon. Of Hans Hansen, for 14 years a respectable resident in New Amsterdam, on a charge of having aided in smuggling, on condition that he beg pardon of God and the court. [1648];Minute. Of the arrest of Joost de Backer and Jacob Reynsen, and the seizure of their goods, on a charge of having purchased guns and gun locks from the company's smith. [1648]
Examinations. Of Joost Teunissen Backer and Jacob Reynsen, on the above charge. [1648] (page 387-388);Order. For the arrest of Jacob Jansen Schermerhoorn, partner of Jacob Reynsen, and his brother, and to seize all their books, papers and goods. [1648] (page 388)
Order. To station the ship Love in the bay behind Sandy Hook, to overhaul suspected vessels about to arrive. [1648] (page 389);Communication. From the director-general to the council, notifying them of the despatch of the above vessel, and of the seizure of the ship Falconer, addressed to Govert Loockermans & Co., he being the person most suspected of smuggling, and asking their advice what further ought to be done. [1648] (page 389);Resolution. To unload the above ship, and to remove her cargo to the company's store. [1648] (page 390);Order. To the officer of the guard, to fine such citizens as neglect to attend the guard, in turn, or behave disorderly, and to levy execution in case the fine be not paid. [1648] (page 390)
Permit. To the crew of the Falconer, to sell such part of the cargo as belongs to them, on payment of the duty. [1648];Notice. To all parties concerned, to show cause, within a month, if any they have, why the Spanish bark, Nostra Signora Rosario, captured by the Cat, and brought into New Amsterdam, should not be declared a good prize. [1648];Judgment. In the case of the fiscal vs. the crew of the Falconer, for having purloined some pieces of eight, and a few pearls, from the above prize, which was captured off the island of Margaritta. [1648]
Resolution. To despatch the above prizes to Curaçao for salt, &c. [1648];Resolution. In the case of Jacob Reynsen, who escaped from prison, and was retaken. [1648];Confession. Of Jacob Reynsen, that he smuggled a quantity of lead in the water cask of John Haines' bark. [1648];Order. To the receiver-general, not to give a permit for the removal of any liquor, unless it be paid for. [1648]
Permit. To Laurence, brother of John Haines, to bring merchandise to New Amsterdam from Virginia, where he resides, on payment of the duty. [1648];Examination. Of Claes Bordingh, in regard to smuggling a number of guns, in 1647, at Fort Orange. [1648];Declaration. Of Abraham Willemsen, that he purchased powder, at New Haven, from sailors of the St. Beninjo. [1648];Resolution. On a petition from the farmers on the island of Manhattan, to remit the tenths for this year. [1648]
Sentence. Jacob Reynsen and Jacob Jansen Schermerhoorn, for smuggling, to be banished for five years, and their property confiscated. [1648] (page 394);Sentence. Barent Ennesen, for having sold company's guns and gun locks, to be confined one year in the company's forge, and to work there during that time. [1648] (page 395)
Notice. To the public, not to sell any beer or liquor to the Barent Ennesen aforesaid, during his confinement, neither to give him any credit, nor to employ him in any way. [1648] (page 396);Order. For the payment to Peter van der Linde, of a debt due by Jacques Bentyn, who has gone to Holland. [1648] (page 396);Order to measure goods belonging to Gillis Verbrugge and Johannes Hardenburgh, in order to ascertain whether they agree with the invoices, as certain frauds have been discovered. [1648] (page 396);Second examination. Of Claes Bordingh, in regard to smuggling. [1648] (page 397);Examination of a Pasquaskeck Indian, as to where he got powder. [1648] (page 397);Resolution. To send the ship Love for a cargo of salt, and the commissary to Stamford to purchase provisions. [1648] (page 397);Permit. To Gillis Verbrugge, to sell his goods, the measurement being found correct. [1648] (page 397)
Report. On the inspection of the ship Pine Apple. [1648];Minute. Of the arrest, at his own request, of Isaac Allerton, security for Ralph Ory, and his entering bail. [1648];Order. To close the tavern of Abraham Pietersen, in New Amsterdam, in consequence of a man having been killed there. [1648]
Confession. Of Johannes Roodenborch, charged with having killed Gerrit Jansen Clomp. [1648] (page 399);Declaration. Of Abraham Pietersen, on the same subject. [1648] (page 400)
Declarations. Of Johannes La Montagne, jun., and Meuwes Jansen, on the same. [1648]
Declarations. Of Peter Petersen Costelyck and Juriaen Hendricksen, on the same. [1648]
Proposals submitted by director Stuyvesant to the council on the subject of smuggling guns ; manslaughter at Fort Orange, &c., with resolutions of the council thereupon. [1648];Remission of the sentence of banishment pronounced against Reynsen and Schermerhoorn. [1648]
Declaration. Of Egbert van Borsum, respecting guns and powder purchased by him at New Haven. [1648];Resolution. To permit some private persons to build stone houses within Fort Orange, against the wall, 12 feet high. [1648];Resolution. To summon Brant van Slechtenhorst, chief officer in the colonie Renselaerswyck, to answer certain charges. [1648]
Declaration. Of Abraham Willemsen, that he purchased guns and powder in company with Egbert van Borsum. [1648];Charges. Against Brant van Slechtenhorst. [1648]
Charges. Against Brant van Slechtenhorst. (cont'd) [1648]
Answer. Of Brant van Slechtenhorst to the above charges. [1648]
Order. For the imprisonment of Hendrick (Jansen) the tailor, and Albert, the carpenter. [1648];Order. To the fiscal to proceed with the prosecution of Johannes Roodenborch. [1648];Further order. In the case of Egbert van Borsum, &c. [1648]
Judgment. In the case of the fiscal against Hendrick the tailor, and Albert the carpenter, for abusing the rounds. [1648];Resolution. Not to rent the flour mill any longer, but to work it on the company's account. [1648];Resolution. To sell the yacht Love. [1648]
Order. To recall Andries Hudde, that he may explain his accounts. [1648];Interrogatories. On which Johannes Rodenborch was examined, and his answers. [1648]
Sentence. Jan van Leyden, for drawing a knife and resisting justice, fined 100 guilders. [1648];Release. Of Johannes Roodenborch, on bail, and notice to the public, by sound of the bell, to bring in any further evidence against him within three court days. [1648];Re-enactment. Of the ordinance of [Feb. 23], 1645, against selling munitions of war to Indians (supra, p. 216.) [1648]
Permit. To Scotch merchants to return to Fatherland, and order that those who arrive in future must remain in the country three years. [1648];Resolution. To pay two protested bills of exchange. [1648];Resolution. To oppose Slechtenhorst's continued encroachments on Fort Orange. [1648]
Appointment. Abraham Pietersen, to be miller. [1648] (page 413);Sentence. Symon Courtbrandt, a soldier, for wounding the gunner, to ride the Wooden horse two hours a day for three days. [1648] (page 413);Order. To the curators to sell the goods of Jan of Rotterdam, and Peter Colet. [1648] (page 413);Resolution. To send a small military force to Fort Orange to oppose the encroachments of the colonie of Renselaerswyck. [1648] (page 413);Appointment. Matys Capito, to be deputy storekeeper. [1648] (page 414);Propositions. Of the director-general, in regard to a letter from the Swedish governor ; Hudde's accounts ; Forts Orange and Hope, &c., with the answers of the council. [1648] (page 414);Appointment. Of curators over the estate of the late Dirck Cornelisen, on the petition of his widow. [1648] (page 415)
Ordinance. Obliging all Scotch merchants and petty traders, in future, to reside three years in the province, and to build a decent dwelling house in New Amsterdam ; otherwise to be excluded from right to trade. [1648];Order. For the inspection of chimneys by the fire wardens. [1648]
Notice. To all persons employing Indians, to pay them for their labor, on pain of being fined. [1648];Summons. To two fugitives, by ringing of the bell, to return and defend themselves from the charge of absconding. [1648];Appointment. Anthony Crol, to be commander of the Love. [1648];Resolution. On petition of the deacons of the church at New Amsterdam, to make them a present of 500 guilders, for the poor. [1648]
Sentence. Jan Teunisen, for slandering Harry Breser, an Englishman, and running away, taking with him the company's ferry boat, to work 100 days for the company, and 50 for the church, and to give bail for the faithful performance of his work. [1648];Ordinance. Against harboring persons bound to serve the company or private persons. [1648]
Judgment. Of the court martial, acquitting Johannes Roodenborch of manslaughter. [1648];Resolution. To call in and collect the outstanding debts due the W. I. company. [1648]
Decree. Authorizing the guardians of the orphan children of Claes Jansen, baker, deceased, to sell his property. [1648] (page 420);Appointment. Peter van der Linde, to be clerk of the church (voorleser) vice Stevensen. [1648] (page 420);Order. Carel van Brugge, commissary of Fort Orange, to proceed with the repairs of that fort, and for that purpose to take material wherever he may obtain them (farms and plantations excepted), and to demolish all buildings within a cannon shot of the fort. [1648] (page 420-421)
Resolution. To pay the wages of the crew of the Cat, recently lost at Sandy Hook, otherwise Godyn's point. [1648];Resolution. Discharging Juriaen Andriessen, late skipper of the Cat. [1648];Order. On the petition of Peter Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven), guardian of the children of the late Claes Jansen, forbidding Geertje Nanninx, his widow, to collect any debts, or alienate any property, belonging to said estate, without the knowledge of the guardian. [1648]
Appointment. Juriaen Andriessen to be skipper of the ship Love, vice Anthony Crol, dismissed. [1648];Notice. Proprietors of lots in New Amsterdam, to erect buildings thereon. [1648]
Attachment. Against the ship Young Prince of Denmark, and her cargo, at the suit of the crew. [1648]
Resolution. Permitting Cornelis Melyn to reside in New Netherland, in obedience to orders from the States-General and the Prince of Orange. [1649];Resolution. Appointing the 1st of February next a day of general fasting and prayer and thanksgiving, on the conclusion of the peace between Spain and the Netherlands. [1649];Resolution. To summon the English towns on Long island to send delegates to New Amsterdam, to consider of an embassy to Fatherland. [1649]
Minute. Of a meeting of the council and burgher officers in the fort, on the subject of a journal written by Adriaen van der Donck ; his imprisonment ; protest of Mr. Van Dincklage. [1649];Resolution. To grant the farmers on the island of Manhattan free pasturage between Schepmoes' plantation and bouwery No. 1. [1649];Votes and advice of the council and burghers respecting a journal written by Adriaen van der Donck. [1649]
Resolution. To call a general convention, to consist of two deputies from each of the colonies in New Netherland, to consider the sending of a delegation to Holland ; votes thereupon. [1649];Appointment. Commissioners to investigate the case of Adriaen van der Donck. [1649]
Resolution. On petition of A. van der Donck, that he remain imprisoned until the above commissioners report. [1649];Votes of the council, on the director-general asking their opinion whether he should read a writing he had drawn up, to a meeting of the commonalty. [1649];Resolution. On the murder of Simon Walingen, at Pavonia, by Indians. [1649]
Proposal. Of director Stuyvesant, to compel Mr. van der Donck to prove certain statements contained in his journal, or to recall them, and not to appear in court, or among the Nine men, until he do one or the other ; with the votes of the council on the order. [1649] (page 429-430);Proceedings. In the case of the fiscal vs. Tielman Wilkins, of the ship Prince of Denmark, for smuggling. [1649] (page 430)
Order. Ship carpenters, to repair the Love, their remuneration to be settled by referees. [1649] (page 431);Judgment. In the case of ship Prince of Denmark, for smuggling ; ship and cargo confiscated. [1649] (page 431-432);Resolution. To pay the wages of the crew of the above ship. [1649] (page 433)
Notice. To the creditors of the above ship, that their accounts will not be paid unless certified by Mr. Wilkins. [1649];Order. Tielman Wilkins, to furnish the captain and crew of the above ship with abstracts of their accounts. [1649];Minute. Of a contract made by director Stuyvesant with Gerrit Vastrick, for the importation of a case of guns, and now approved by the council. [1649]
Judgment. In the matter of the fiscal vs. the ship Prince William, for importing the above case of guns ; referred to the authorities in Holland. [1649]
Resolution. To purchase the ship The Young Prince of Denmark, for the company, in partnership with some private persons. [1649];Resolution. Designating the currency for which the above ship and her cargo are to be sold. [1649];Notice. To the public, that for the encouragement of tobacco culture, the duty on New Netherland tobacco is reduced to 45 stivers per 100. [1649]
Minute of a visit of the director-general to rev. Mr. Backerius, to forbid him to read, or to allow to be read, any political writings in the church. [1649];Ordinance. Renewing the law of 1646, relating to writings to be used as evidence (see p. 259, supra.) [1649]
Resolution. Refusing a permit to Jacob Loper to trade at the South river, because he married a daughter of Cornelis Melyn. [1649];Judgment. In the case of Arnoldus van Hardenbergh vs. Abraham Planck, for goods received ; judgment for plaintiff. [1649];Judgment. In the case of Govert Loockermans vs. Aryana Cuvelje. [1649]
Permit. To rev. Johannes Backerius, minister of New Amsterdam, to resign his office and return to Holland. [1649] (page 439);Notice. All concerned to show cause, if any they have, against the confiscation of certain goods captured off Portobello. [1649] (page 439);Decree. Condemning a prize called The Hope of a Better, with her cargo, captured in the bay of Campeachy. [1649] (page 439);Release of a Spanish bark and cargo, captured in the river Tobasco five months after peace was to take effect in the West Indies. [1649] (page 440);Resolution. To appraise a certain part of the cargo of the prize The Hope. [1649] (page 440)
Returns. To an order served on the Nine men, directing them to produce a certain petition in council. [1649];Propositions. Submitted in council by the chiefs of the Indians residing in the neighborhood of the Manhattans, on behalf of the Minquas and other tribes. [1649]
Answer. Of the director-general to the above propositions. [1649]
Order. To enforce the law respecting weights and measures. [1649];Order. On a petition presented to the director and council, calling on the parties (not named) to substantiate their charges. [1649]
Resolution. To retain and engage rev. Joannes Megapolensis as minister of the church at New Amsterdam. [1649]
Ordinance. Fixing the rate at which goods are to be sold in New Netherland. [1653]
Ordinance. Fixing the rate at which goods are to be sold in New Netherland. (cont'd) [1653];Ordinance. Annulling banns of marriage published in places where the parties have not been residents during the previous year. [1654]
Ordinance. Imposing duties on Indian goods, wine, brandy, &c. [1654]
Ordinance. Imposing duties on Indian goods, wine, brandy, &c. (cont'd) [1654];Ordinance. Against harboring robbers and pirates, providing for their seizure, and requiring strangers to report and give an account of themselves. [1654]
Ordinance. Against harboring robbers and pirates, providing for their seizure, and requiring strangers to report and give an account of themselves. (cont'd) [1654]
Ordinance. Against harboring robbers and pirates, providing for their seizure, and requiring strangers to report and give an account of themselves. (cont'd) [1654]
Ordinance. Regulating the Ferry at the Manhattans. [1654]
Ordinance. Regulating the Ferry at the Manhattans. (cont'd) [1654]
Ordinance. Regulating the Ferry at the Manhattans. (cont'd) [1654];Ordinance. Against removing property from the city of New Amsterdam on the first alarming reports, and forbidding the return to the city, after the panic has subsided, of all such persons as may remove. [1654]
Ordinance. For the punishment of all persons found spreading false reports, and depriving those who have removed from the city, of their rights and privileges as citizens, unless they return within 24 hours. [1654]
Ordinance. For the punishment of all persons found spreading false reports, and depriving those who have removed from the city, of their rights and privileges as citizens, unless they return within 24 hours. (cont'd) [1654]
Ordinance. For the punishment of all persons found spreading false reports, and depriving those who have removed from the city, of their rights and privileges as citizens, unless they return within 24 hours. (cont'd) [1654];Ordinance. For the impounding of goats and sheep found injuring the fortifications. [1654]
Answer to petition of merchants recently arrived from Holland, for permission to discharge their goods on paying the old duties. Remitting one-fourth of the present duties. [1654]
Answer to petition of merchants recently arrived from Holland, for permission to discharge their goods on paying the old duties. Remitting one-fourth of the present duties. (cont'd) [1654];Proclamation. Appointing the second Wednesday, being the 12th of August, a day of general thanksgiving for the peace. [1654]
Proclamation. Appointing the second Wednesday, being the 12th of August, a day of general thanksgiving for the peace. (cont'd) [1654]
Proclamation. Appointing the second Wednesday, being the 12th of August, a day of general thanksgiving for the peace. (cont'd) [1654]
Ordinance. Against selling strong liquors to Indians. [1654]
Ordinance. Against selling strong liquors to Indians. (cont'd) [1654];Summons. The sheriff of Gravesend to show cause why he seized the trunk of Peter Jansen. [1654]
Sentence. Andries Matthias, for assaulting his factor ; to be publicly whipped and banished for twenty-five years. [1654]
Sentence. Andries Matthias, for assaulting his factor ; to be publicly whipped and banished for twenty-five years. (cont'd) [1654];Remonstrance. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam against being deprived of the revenue arising from the city excise. [1654]
Remonstrance. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam against being deprived of the revenue arising from the city excise. (cont'd) [1654]
Reasons why Daniel Witthet (Whitehead) is detained a prisoner at New Amsterdam.
Petition. Daniel Wittheat (Whitehead) and Jonas Wood of Hempstead, to be released from custody on their own securities.
Resolution. Granting the prayer of the above petition.
Resolution. Granting permission to Abraham de La Noy, to retail all sorts of wines by the small measure, and to lease him the city tavern.
Proclamation. Annulling certain ordinances enacted by the authorities of Renselaerwyck prohibiting the cutting and hauling of firewood for Fort Orange, and empowering the company's servants and freemen there to cut firewood and timber for building, on any unfenced and public lands.
Proclamation. Annulling all grants of land by the authorities of the colonie of Renselaerwyck, within 600 paces, or 250 Rynland rods, of Fort Orange, which space is declared to be under the jurisdiction of that fortress.
Order. Jan Jansen St. Obyn, to deliver up a bond of indemnity given him by Brant van Slechtenhorst, and to remain meanwhile under arrest.
Letter. Brant van Slechtenhorst, to the director-general and council, protesting against certain of their proceedings, with an apostil of the court of Renselaerswyck.
Certificate. Dirck van Schelluyne, N. P., that the above letter was left by the court messenger, in his hands the 27th January.
Resolution. Calling on the court of Renselaerswyck to explain certain obscurities in their apostil aforesaid.
Order. On the petition of Jochem Kuyter, for a copy of a ground brief of the lands granted him in July, 1639 ; he may take a copy of it from the book of patents, if registered; if not, a new patent for the land will be issued to him, in case he be willing to improve it.
Appointment. Jochem Pietersen Kuyper (sic), Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist), and Peter Cornelisen, to be members of the board of Nine men.
Minute. That the above persons have qualified.
Minute. Of the appearance of Mr. Koo, Mr. Gildersleeve and Daniel Wittheat (Whitehead), on behalf of the town of Heemstede, and an order to the last to furnish copy of complaint to parties.
Resolution. Setting forth the arrival, at New Amsterdam, of the galiot, The Bride, whereof Isaac Abrahamsen Wyt, the skipper, sailing from Enckhuysen, was killed, which vessel governor Winthrop of Boston certifies to have been sold to Robert Scot and John Cook of Boston and New Plymouth, merchants, and recording the sale, providing that the same has been in good faith, and that security be given for the purchase-money.
Petition. Fiscal Van Dyck, requesting certain changes in the phraseology of the above resolution, which is granted.
Ordinance. Regulating the business of the windmill and the toll to be paid for grinding.
Resolution. Granting the prayer of a petition, presented by the Nine men, requesting that no more hogs be shot on the wall (of the fort in New Amsterdam), and that the fort be surrounded by palisades.
Court proceedings. Sergeant Casper vs. Jan Peeck; ordered that the plaintiff shall cause his complaint, which is in English, to be translated into Dutch. Thomas Baxter vs. Egbert van Borsum; plaintiff desires that defendant pay his rent and deliver his house water tight or vacate the premises; ordered that the lessee pay the rent so long as he occupies the house. Adriaen Keyser, auctioneer, vs. Augustyn Heerman; plaintiff demands preference of payment out of the estate of Peter Anthony; ordered that he come in with the other creditors.
Order. On petition of the curators of Peter Anthony's estate, appointing the Nine men commissioners to examine the debtors of said estate.
Petition. The deacons of the church, respecting the proceeds of some purchased lands; granted.
Resolution. Rejecting a petition of the surgeons of New Amsterdam, praying for the exclusive right to shave.
Resolution. Ordering Anna Smith, an anabaptist, to appear before the Nine men, the director-general and consistory, to answer a complaint of rev. Mr. Megapolensis.
Resolution. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Adriaen van Tienhoven, Samuel Megapolensis and Jan de la Montagne, for leave to erect a pew in the church.
Letter. Director-general to the Nine men, on the condition of fort Amsterdam, and necessity for protecting it against hogs, horses and cows, that trample it under foot.
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Peter Segersen vs. Jan Vinge, assault; verdict, well deserved the beating he got.
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt.
Court proceedings. Actions for debt.
Ordinance. Prohibiting the erection of buildings within 600 paces, or 250 Rynland rods, of Fort Orange.
Resolution. Authorizing Mr. La Montagne, capt. Nuton, and secretary Van Tienhoven, to communicate a message from the director-general to the Nine men, and to investigate, with them, the circumstances under which certain defamatory calumnies were uttered against said director.
Court proceedings. Actions for debt.
Minute. Of the appearance of William Smith of Heemsteede, and Richard Smith, respecting some wampum in the hands of the clerk of that town, and order thereupon.
Minute. Of a complaint, by the magistrates of Flushing, against Mark Menloff, for killing and stealing a hog, and order that the prisoner ask pardon and state the circumstances of the case; defendant acknowledges his guilt, but refuses to state whether he had any abettors; committed, and ordered prosecuted.
Court proceedings. Actions for debt.
Minute. Of the surrender of the late Jan van Rotterdam's farm to the company, by the curators of his estate, they being unable to pay a debt due to the company, and of the lease of the premises to Jan Jansen Langendye, on condition he pay the above debt.
Declaration. Maria de Truy, wife of Jan Peeck, as to what she had heard from an Indian in regard to the killing of the hog whereof Mark Menloff is accused.
Sentence. Perpetual banishment pronounced against Mark Menloff of Flushing, and his whole family, charged with stealing hogs.
Letter. Director-general to the council, communicating his suspension of Hendrick van Dyck from the office of schout-fiscal, and asking their approval thereof.
Minute. Approving thereof.
Minute. Of the appearance of Hendrick van Dyck before the council, where he is charged with having aspersed the director-general, which he denies, and is informed of his suspension from office, against which he protests.
Order. To the secretary to furnish Van Dyck with copy of what he calls the lampoon, and of the director-general's communication to the council.
Proceedings of the court of the Nine men. Actions of debt.
Proceedings of the court of the Nine men. Actions of debt. Abraham Verplanck vs. Dirrick Teunissen Noorman; plaintiff demands why defendant burns lime on his land, and does not till it as he agreed to, the lime burning impoverishing the soil and not improving it, whereby plaintiff is deprived of the benefit that was to accrue to him from the cultivation of the ground, viz., the fourth part; judgment for plaintiff, who is authorized to take away the fourth part of the lime as his share.
Letter. Director-general to the council, on a claim now made by Indians for payment of certain lands in Flatbush.
Judgment. Against Jacob van Curler, at the suit of Caspar Steynmits.
Court proceedings. Actions of debt. Thomas Baxter agst. Sara Ebbel. Ariaen Keyser agst. the curators of Jan Damen's estate.
Order. To the curators of the estate of Jan Damen, deceased.
License. To Hans Steen, to keep a school.
Petition. Brant van Slechtenhorst, director of the colonie of Renselaerswyck, to be released from confinement, and allowed to return to the colonie, on bail.
Resolution. Granting the above request, on his giving security for his appearance when called on.
Resolution. Granting one Gabrye a certain privilege (not described) for 12 years, subject to the approval of the directors at Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Reducing the duty on furs.
Notice. To the largest public creditors, allowing them to offset half their claims against any duties they may have to pay, and giving them for the balance a debenture payable next year.
Court proceedings. Allert Anthony vs. Thomas Willet; ordered that William Smith appear and testify in the case. Caspar Steinmits vs. Henry Bresier, action to recover 12 guilders; defendant acknowledges that he passed his word for Mark Meggs for 12 English shillings; judgment for plaintiff for that amount. Isaac Allerton vs. Cornelis de Potter, for 350 guilders rent; defendant says he agreed for 325 guilders ($130) a year; case continued. Cornelis de Potter, attorney for his maid servant, vs. Isaac Allerton and George Woolsey; plaintiff complains of one Ralph Clark who had deceived his maid Willemeyntje, with a promise of marriage. Jacob Claessen vs. Aeltje Dirrickx; plaintiff demands of his wife (the defendant), why she remains away from, and will not live with him; ordered, to prevent all trouble, that the plaintiff remain imprisoned until the ships sail for Fatherland. William Beekman vs. Ariaen Tienhoven, for payment of 54 beavers; defendant offsets an account signed by the late director Kieft; judgment for plaintiff.
Order. Referring to the fiscal, a petition of Jan Jansen Schepmoes, for leave to tap a parcel of wine.
Order. On a petition of surgeon Herwy for payment of his fees for attending soldiers on the voyage from Holland.
Order. On petition of Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), respecting Wouter van Twiller's lands.
Order. On a petition of —— Gabry and Allert Anthony, that the fiscal shall post the names of runaways.
Order. On petition Mr. Van Hattem, that a privilege (not described) be granted him for 12 years, subject to the approval of the directors in Holland, and provided it do not prejudice any former grant.
Petition. Brant van Slechtenhorst, director of Renselaerswyck, to be released from arrest and to be allowed to return to the colonie, or to Holland, as he has been discharged from his office and another director appointed, offering at the same time to answer the charges against him; referred to the answer to his petition of 2d September.
Court proceedings. Actions for debt. Carel Gabry vs. George Woolsey, for payment of cordage sold to governor Printz in the South river, by Augustyn Heerman, for which Isaac Allerton is security; referred to a judgment rendered 31st October (not found). Mrs. Verlett vs. capt. Geurt Tyssen, action for the delivery of 8 negroes which plaintiff purchased and were taken away in the night by defendant with some linen; ordered that the money and negroes be delivered up to the court. Jacob van Curler vs. Brant van Slechtenhorst, for payment of services in going to the colonie of Renselaerswyck at defendant's request; defendant demands copy of complaint and proof, also security for the judgment in case it be in his favor, all saving the rights of the colonie Renselaerswyck; papers ordered to be exchanged. Jacob Swart vs. Cornelis de Potter, attorney for William de Key, action for the sum of 48 beavers for building a saw mill in the Virginias; ordered to produce the contract. Thomas Mabbs vs. William Albertsen the boor, action for debt; judgment for defendant with compensation for loss of time.
Bond. Director Stuyvesant to the merchants of Amsterdam for 12,000 guilders, provided they remit a like sum in specie, viz., shillings or double stivers.
Memorandum. Informing the directors that, in case the treasury admitted of the above remittance, Messrs. Gerard Smith, Joost and Nicolaes van Beeck, were to act as agents.
Certificate. The director and council, as to the regularity of a certain contract entered into between Cornelis Claesen Swits and Ariaenje Cornelys Trommels of Manhattan.
Certificate. The same, that David Provoost has been admitted a notary public.
Similar certificates to deeds to Kint in 't water, Jacob the ironmonger, and Jorisy Rappallje's brother-in-law.
Court proceedings. The fiscal vs. the freebooter, who accidentally killed a soldier named Jocob Bookherst; ordered that he be summoned, by ringing of the bell, to appear at the next sessions of the court.
Order. On a letter from the authorities at Fort Orange, respecting an indictment against Frans Gabrielsen, for committing violence on a little girl aged 7 years, authorizing the court there to proceed with the trial according to law, and to put the sentence into execution, unless the prisoner appeal; in that event all the papers in the case are to be sent to the director and council for revision.
Court proceedings. Allert Anthony, attorney for the owners of the ship Fortune, vs. Casper Verlett and son; action for freight, defendant pleads that his son must be sued separately; ordered accordingly. Geurt Tyssen agst. Judith Verlett and Anna Hackx; ordered that defendant prove she deposited the money according to the decision of the court, whereupon capt. Tyssen is condemned to deliver the negroes (see supra, p. 58).
Court proceedings. Francis Rombouts vs. Adriaen Blommert; plaintiff desires to know why defendant detains him and prevents his departure for Fatherland; defendant ordered to give his reasons to his master, and in case of non-agreement, to choose arbitrators.
Judgment. In the case of Nicholas Stevenson and William Hallet, sailors, vs. John Brett; an action for wages; judgment for plaintiffs; the plaintiffs are free from their engagement on arriving in New Netherland, and cannot be compelled to make another voyage northward in an open yacht in winter.
Order. On the petition of Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist), and Allert Anthony, assignees of Augustyn Hermans; the fugitive may appear for his defense and the satisfaction of his creditors, salvo justitice jure.
Ordinance. Against runners trading in the Mohawk or Senecas country.
Order. Permitting Cornelis de Potter and Dirck van Sehelluyne to defend a prisoner.
Order. Granting Hendrick Gricksen of Lymme, a piece of land east of Joris Rappaelle's valley.
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist) and Allert Anthony, assignees of Augustyn (Heerman), vs. Anna Verlett, wife of George Hack (? Hawks), for boards, a horse and a negro, sent to Virginia by Heerman before he absconded; defendant denies the debt, except the negro, and asks to be freed from attachment; plaintiffs ordered to produce proof, meanwhile defendant's tobacco is to be placed in the public store.
Order. Granting Jacob Corlear a piece of land in Midwout, on condition that he cultivate it.
Order. Granting Toussaint Briell certain land, if not already given to another.
Order. Granting Hadriaen Pietersen, who had a difficulty with another, a safe conduct, in order that he may defend himself.
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Anna Verlett, wife of George Hack, vs. capt. Geurt Tyssen; action for negroes purchased by plaintiff, and afterwards sold by defendant to others (see p. 58, supra); ordered that defendant furnish the plaintiff with copies of all his papers, and all proofs must be closed by the next sessions of the court, when judgment will be rendered.
Order. Hendrick van Dyck, to vacate the company's house which he occupies, by the 1st November next, as it is required for the rev. Samuel Drisius, who has recently arrived.
Interlocutory judgment. Assignees of Augustyn Heerman vs. Anna, wife of George Hack; plaintiffs attached a quantity of tobacco, brought by defendant from Virginia, and which they claim to have been sent in payment of a debt (see supra, p. 70-72); defendant asserts that the debt has been paid, and the tobacco is her private property, sent to her from Virginia by her husband; court order plaintiffs to prove that defendant, or her husband, is indebted to Aug. Heerman's estate, and how much, and that the tobacco was sent in payment; otherwise the attachment to be null and void.
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt.
Order. On a complaint of Gysbert van der Donck, against a fugitive servant; the fiscal to apprehend and deliver the fugitive to his master.
Court proceedings. Samuel Tou vs. Dirck van Schelluyne, action for the payment of 510 guilders, according to the award of arbitrators, being an offset for the use of land in Mispachts Kill, belonging to the heirs of Richard Beert; referred back to the arbitrators to determine the amount of rent payable for the land, and to offset against that the improvements made by plaintiff, which they are to appraise.
Court proceedings. Judith Verleth and Anna Hack vs. capt. Geurt Tyssen (see supra, p. 75, 76); case referred to Jochem Pietersen Kuyter, Paulus Leendertsen (vander Grist) and fiscal Van Tienhoven as arbitrators.
Submission. Reyndert Gauckes, to a judgment pronounced by the director and council.
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt.
Order. On a petition of Brant van Slechtenhorst; he must enter bail for his appearance before he can be released from arrest, (see supra, p. 50, 57).
Nomination and appointment. Magistrates for Middelborch, (Newtown), L. I.
Order. Arent van Hattem, Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter), Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist) and Allert Anthony, to assist the director and council in deciding the case of The fiscal vs. Hendrick Rendelman, (Marten Cregier substituted for Mr. Vander-grist).
Court proceedings. Thomas Stevenson vs. Harry Bresier; plaintiff rented a farm from defendant, who was to build a house on the premises, whilst plaintiff was to build a tobacco house which he was to leave on the ground, in return defendant was to furnish the nails and half a barrel of beer; plaintiff sues on the contract; the farm having meanwhile been sold to Cornelis de Potter, the case is taken under deliberation; various actions for debt.
Court proceedings. Thomas Stevenson vs. Cornelis de Potter, action to oblige defendant to repair plaintiff's house which is falling down; defendant agrees to repair it.
Order. On the petition of Willemeyntie Jansen, spinster; although this case belongs entirely to the clergy of New Amsterdam as commissaries of matrimonial matters, petitioner is to communicate to the director and council authentic translation of the letters addressed by Ralph Clark to her or George Woolsey, when further action will be taken, (see proceedings of September 9, p. 53, 54).
Order. To Cornelis van Tienhoven to pay Jan Momie de la Montagne his wages.
Judgment. In the case of Allert Anthony, agent vs. Caspar and Nicolas Varlett, for payment of freight; judgment for plaintiff on condition he give security for the legality of the power of attorney which he holds.
Order. To the skipper of the New Love not to ship any tobacco, except on a certificate from the inspector that the hogsheads have been duly numbered and marked.
Court proceedings. Capt. Thomas Adams vs. Cornelius Houtewall, action for non-fulfillment of contract; plaintiff exhibits the contract and a judgment of the court at Hartford, delivered 1st September, 1652, against defendant; referred to arbitration.
Commission to the arbitrators in the above case.
Order. Referring a petition of the tobacco inspectors to the fiscal.
Appointment. Jacob Kip to be secretary or clerk to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam.
Resolution. To publish the ordinances relative to farm servants, brewing and measuring of hard corn, and to postpone the consideration of a proposal of the burgomasters and schepens to erect public scales.
Order. Empowering Richard Gibbons, sheriff of Gravesend, to prosecute certain cases before the court at that place, reserving the right of appeal to parties feeling aggrieved.
Resolution. To build a weigh house in New Amsterdam, and to regulate weights and measures according to the standard of Amsterdam.
Order. That the deacons shall, as orphan masters, have an eye to widows and orphans, and apply to the burgomasters and schepens, or, if needs be, to the director and council, for the appointment of curators, who are to be responsible to the burgomasters.
Resolution. To send letters to New England and Virginia, to assure them of the good dispositions of the authorities here and in Holland, with an offer of neighborly correspondence, trade and navigation, and other friendly intercourse.
Resolution. On rumors of war, that certain measures of defense be adopted.
Propositions. Submitted by the burgomasters and schepens to the director and council, in regard to the present crisis.
Resolution. Approving above propositions.
Further resolution on the above subject.
Proceedings in the case of calves lost by Thomas Gredy, and examination of John Gray.
Discharge. Messrs. Van der Grist and Anthony, as assignees of the estate of Augustyn Heerman.
Order. Thomas Newton, sheriff, to take charge of the cattle belonging to John Gray, a prisoner.
Resolution. To oblige the contractors to complete the palisades around the fort at New Amsterdam, in order to protect it against hogs.
Resolution. To prohibit the export of wines or strong liquors, in future, without paying duty and obtaining a permit.
Resolution. Appointing the first Wednesday of each month to be a fast and prayer day.
Sentence. Of banishment against John Gray, of Middelburgh (see further, infra, pp. 318, 324, 326, 327, 330, and Vol. 6, p. 251).
Order. Adriaen Keyser to render an account of his office of commissary to Mr. La Montagne.
Ordinance. Imposing a new duty on wines and strong liquors.
Answer. Of commissary Dyckman to an application for a certain lot at Fort Orange.
Resolution. To fortify the city of New Amsterdam, and to send an embassy to Virginia.
Joint resolutions. Of the director and council and the magistrates of New Amsterdam, providing for the fortifying of that city.
Resolution. On a petition of the master of the ship Elbing, praying for permission to sail for Fatherland.
Resolution. Granting Augustyn Heerman liberty and freedom, and excusing him for having broken the company's seal, he having settled with his creditors.
Order. On a report of the magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck, directing the inhabitants of the former place to assist in building a redoubt and block house in the colonie, after the repairs of Fort Orange have been completed.
Order. The magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck to return the quantity of grain in the possession of each citizen and farmer in their districts, and obtain an account where he sends, or how he consumes such grain.
Resolution. Fixing the rate at which wine and brandy are to be retailed in New Amsterdam.
Resolution. Authorizing the fiscal to visit the cellars of the tapsters, in order to ascertain what liquors they have on hand.
Order. On a petition of the tavern-keepers of New Amsterdam, praying that the brewers and merchants may be obliged to sell their beer, wines, &c., at a lower rate.
Register. Of what is contained in this volume respecting the city of New Amsterdam, from November, 1653, to November, 1654.
Ordinance. Fixing the rates at which certain imported articles of merchandise are to be sold. [A copy of this ordinance exists in Volume 16.]
Appointment. Councillors La Montagne and Werckhoven, to attend a convention of delegates from the nearest colonies, to devise means to put a stop to the piracies of Thomas Baxter.
Order. On a petition of Peter le Feber, for leave to sell liquors or waters of a peculiar virtue; allowed to sell them in large or small bottles at his own house.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for an order transferring to them the excise on wine and beer consumed within the city, pursuant to a promise of the director and council (with).
Minute. Of the appearance of the principal citizens (with their names) before the above magistrates, and of their consent to contribute to the necessary expenses of the city.
Answer. The director and council to the preceding petition.
Remonstrance. Merchants of New Amsterdam (with their names) against the ordinance of the 19th instant, and demanding that the same be suspended.
Answer. Of director and council to the preceding remonstrance; further explanations called for.
Resolution. To put up the ship King Solomon for freight hence to Fatherland, and if such cannot be found, to send her to Smith's island off cape Charles, near Haccomacco, for a cargo of tobacco.
Journal of the proceedings of the convention at the city hall, New Amsterdam, 26th and 27th November.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, informing the director and council that the convention had adjourned to the 10th December, and requesting that delegates be summoned from the respective Dutch towns and villages.
Remarks. On the petition and appendices submitted to the director and council by the burgomasters and schepens.
Answer. The director, &c., granting the petition of the burgomasters and schepens aforesaid.
Declaration. Messrs. La Montagne and Werckhoven, that they had no knowledge of, nor gave consent to, a separate petition from the above convention, and that they did not attend the session of the 27th.
Order. To imprison Claes Bordingh, as he refuses to declare where he obtained certain articles of contraband found in his possession.
Further order in the above case.
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to the inhabitants of Midwout, requesting them to elect two delegates to a convention to be held at the city hall.
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Heemsteede.
Remonstrance. Of the colonies and villages in this province of New Netherland.
Resolution. Directing the Convention to furnish each member of the council with a copy of the above remonstrance.
Letter. The convention to the director and council, in answer to the above resolution; the original of the remonstrance is in the hands of the director, &c., who can deliver a copy to each of the council, if they please; require an early answer.
Resolution. Declaring the above convention illegal, protesting against it, and ordering the delegates to disperse.
Remarks, or deduction of the director-general and council, on the remonstrance of the Convention.
Resolution. Appointing Mr. La Montagne to command an expedition against privateers who are hovering about Flushing, L. I.
Petition. The convention, requesting an answer to their remonstrance; protesting, in case of refusal, and stating their intention to apply to the States-General.
Peremptory order to the several delegates of the convention (by name) to disperse, and not to meet again on pain of arbitrary correction.
Remarks. On the last petition of the convention, dated 13th December.
Notice to merchants. That the ship King Solomon will be detained until March, and if they have any freight to despatch by her then, to apply to the captain in season.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the villages of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort, advising them that Baxter and other privateers are on the alert, and not to permit any delegates from their towns to attend meetings at New Amsterdam again, particularly at this crisis.
Commission. Rev. Samuel Drisius, to be ambassador to Virginia.
Petition. Hendrick van Dyck, late fiscal, for his third of the confiscated property of Jacob Reyntie.
Answer. Denying the prayer of the above petition.
Remonstrance. Of a committee from the merchants of New Amsterdam, containing explanations called for on the 25th inst.
Answer. Of director and council; orders given to the fiscal to use great moderation in executing the ordinance of the 19th November last, until ratified by the directors in Holland.
Answer. Claes Bordingh, regarding the name of the person from whom he purchased certain articles of contraband.
Resolution. Ordering a settlement of the suit between the fiscal and said Bordingh.
Ordinance. Forbidding magistrates to publish bans of matrimony of persons residing out of their districts, and ordering them to cancel those already published, and not to solemnize any such marriages, either in public or private, until the parties prove that their bans have been published where they live and have resided for one year last past.
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Gravesend, with copy of the above.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the privilege of naming a double number from which the director, &c., is to choose their successors.
Answer. Directors &c., declining to comply with the prayer of the above.
Ordinance. Imposing duties on duffels, and other Indian goods, wine, brandy, beer and salt, in lieu of one per cent on all imports in general; published 2d July.
Order. The magistrates of Gravesend not to publish bans of matrimony, or solemnize marriages of parties, one of whom is not a resident of their district for the last year, unless proof be given of the publication of such bans at the residences of both the parties, such marriages being declared illegal.
Order. The court messenger to demand of George Baxter, formerly secretary of English affairs, all originals or minutes of letters, &c., passed between the director-general and the governors of New England or Virginia, and the protocols or copies of the patents of Heemstede, Flushing and Gravesend.
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Gravesend, transmitting the order of this date respecting marriages.
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, praying authority to impose certain duties for purpose of a municipal revenue.
Answer. Granting the city the excise on all wine and liquor consumed therein.
Burgomasters, &c., requesting to be informed what measures have been adopted by the director and council to suppress robberies by English privateers.
Answer to the above. Director, &c., resolve to enlist a force of forty men as soon as means are provided to pay them.
Resolution. Appointing commissioners to examine papers in a case of appeal, Mathys de Vosch vs. Jan Laurensen Appel.
Resolution. To provide the Mohawks with a moderate amount of powder and lead, lest they apply therefor to the English.
Order. To the magistrates of Gravesend to release Anthony Jansen from Salee, from confinement, and to appear and proceed before the director and council according to law.
Interrogatories. On which Harmen Smeeman is examined on a charge of plucking the goose.
Examinations. Divers farm servants on the same charge.
Fines. Imposed on several of the above parties.
Order. Condemning two others to imprisonment for the same offense and for threatening the director-general.
Sentence. Herman Smeeman, ring leader of the above party; fined.
Answer. Director, &c., to a remonstrance of the burgomasters and schepens, complaining that an interdict had, without their knowledge, been issued against plucking the goose on the Bacchanals of Ash Wednesday; defining the limits of their sphere of action as members of the board and as a court of justice.
Order. Releasing from confinement, at the request of the burgomasters, &c., the two prisoners above mentioned, who had been committed for disrespectful conduct towards the director-general.
Order. The fiscal to communicate to the burgomasters and schepens, copy of the answer supra dated 26th inst, and to demand copy of a resolution passed by them in the matter of the marriage of Johannis van Beecq.
Resolution. Burgomasters and schepens in the matter of the marriage of Johannis van Beecq and Maria Verleth.
Notice. Posted by Johannis van Beecq in divers places throughout the city of New Amsterdam, setting forth the difficulties opposed by director Stuyvesent to his marriage at Gravesend and here, protesting against the same and giving his reasons for leaving this neighborhood and seeking a safe retreat elsewhere.
Resolution. Summoning Johannis van Beecq, to appear and explain the above notice, who being absent, is ordered to be arrested on his return.
Letter. Director and council to all governors, deputy governors, magistrates and christian neighbors, setting forth that Johan van Beecq and Maria Verleth, assisted by Caspar Verleth and Augustyn Heerman, had run off to New England to get married, and requesting them not to solemnize such marriage but to send back the runaways.
Order. Interdicting Nicholaes Terhaer from selling liquor in future.
Application. Paulus Heymans for his discharge as overseer of negroes.
Order. Application of notary Schelluyne to appear in a case of appeal; admitted on giving security for the costs incurred at the court at Gravesend.
Order. In the case of Anthony Jansen van Vaes vs. Magistrates of Gravesend; plaintiff to serve copy of his complaint on defendants, who are cited to appear.
Order. Referring the papers in case of appeal, Anthony Jansen van Salee vs. Thomas Southart, for examination to councillors Sille and La Montagne, with power to settle the case if possible, if not, to report.
Examination. Thomas Southart, son-in-law of Anthony Jansen from Salee, as to his imprisoning said Jansen at Gravesend, with the latter's declaration.
Order. On the report of the commissioners in the case of Anthony Jansen vs. Southart; being unable to reconcile parties, the first is ordered to proceed before the director and council, meanwhile the attachment on Jansen's property is ordered removed.
Order. To confine Jan de Jongh (John Young) on board the ship King Solomon.
Order. To deliver a boat and sail to the skipper of the King Solomon, and appointing Messrs La Montagne, Cregier, Edward Moor and Isaac Allerton to take an inventory of the cargo.
Order. That the magistrates and inhabitants of Gravesend shall prove by their patent that they are invested with the right of nominating and electing their magistrates and continuing them in office during pleasure.
Notice. That the King Solomon is to be unloaded and afterwards to sail direct to Holland, therefore all persons intending to go passengers in her are to post their names, and those about to ship goods, are to do so without loss of time, as the ship will sail within a month from date.
Ordinance. Against harboring robbers and pirates, providing for their seizure, and requiring strangers to report and give an account of themselves (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 448).
Minute. Proceedings of the magistrates and military authorities of Breukelen, Midwout and Amesfoort; election of militia officers, and arrangements in case of danger.
Approval of the preceding minutes by director and council.
Commission. Secretary Tienhoven and burgomaster Cregier, as ambassadors to the governor of New Haven.
Order. Jan Evertsen Bout, to prepare to embark for Holland, in the first ship, as he declines accepting the appointment of magistrate of Breuckelen.
Minute. Guaranteeing the canceling of the bonds given by Isaac Allerton, sen., Edward More, Robert Coe and John Lawrence, as sureties for Jan de Jongh (John Young) on the surrender of said de Jongh, a fugitive from justice.
Judgment in appeal. In the case of Matheus de Vos, appellant, vs. Jan Lourensen, respondent; decision of the court of burgomasters and schepens affirmed.
Judgment. Joris Tiebouts, for being insolent to the fiscal; fined.
Pass. To secretary Tienhoven and burgomaster Cregier, ambassadors to New Haven.
Order. On a petition from the authorities of Fort Orange, empowering them to hold court within certain limits; lands granted to the patroon to remain at his disposal; appointment of magistrates.
Letter. Director and council to John Baptist van Renselaer and Fort Amsterdam, council of Renselaerswyck; calling on them to take preliminary steps to running the boundary line of that colonie.
Letter. Director and council of Renselaerswyck in answer to the above.
Permit. To Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, to build an inn near the palisades of Fort Orange, for the accommodation of strangers and travelers.
Order. In the suit of the fiscal vs. François Frans, and his acknowledgment that he brought a quantity of powder from New England to Heemstede.
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to director and council, referring for their decision the papers in the suit of Peter Cock vs. Anna van Vorst, on a promise of marriage, with answer (April 30).
Answer. To a petition of the magistrates of Fort Orange, defining the limits of that fort; regulating the sale of liquors and the excise, and fixing the salary of each magistrate there.
Order. For the sale of a house and sloop belonging to Thomas Baxter.
Appointment. Of commissioners to apportion hay land, or valley, between the inhabitants of Midwout, Middelbergh and Mespacht.
Decree. Confirming an attachment issued against the property of François Frans.
Order. To the fiscal to warn certain lewd women, in New Amsterdam, to amend their conduct and, in case they do not, to arrest them and all persons found in their houses.
Order. On an application of Philip Geraer and George Rapalje, for distribution of prize money.
Proposals. Submitted to the council by the director-general, on being informed by Isaac Allerton of the arrival of several men-of-war at Boston, designed against New Netherlands.
Resolution. Of the council, &c., postponing the consideration of these proposals.
Order. The fiscal to remind the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam that six months' salary is due to the ministers of the gospel, and to request payment.
Judgment in appeal. Martin Jansen vs. Thomas Spicer; decision of the court of Midwout affirmed, with costs, and 12 guilders fine.
Resolutions. Of the director and council, on the proposals submitted by the former on 30th May; to consult the Dutch towns; to pass the English towns in silence; to repair the fort and enlist men; to impose a land tax and a tax on cattle, &c.
Minute. Modifying part of the above resolutions.
Minute. Of the appearance of William Bredenbent and Anthony Jansen Vaes, who are summoned before the council, with their neighbors of Gravesend, to produce their patents; case postponed.
Order. Albert Lintwever, not to infringe the rights of Eghbert van Borsum, who has rented the ferry, by passing people over the river.
Letter. Director-general to burgomasters and schepens, urging them to repair the city fortifications, to pay the ministers' salaries, &c.
Minute of council. Plans of the English; renewed preparations for defense.
Proposals. Director and council to the burgomasters and schepens, on the subject of the defense of the city of New Amsterdam, with answers.
Order. On a petition of surgeon Jacob Hendricksen Varrevanger, for medicines.
Pledge. Submitted by the director, &c., to the burgomasters and schepens, engaging them to contribute, in proportion to their estate and means, towards the public defense, which they declined to sign.
Resolution. To repair the fortifications, and appropriating the tenth of all the wares and merchandise to be exported this summer, or the value thereof, to defray the expenses; further providing for the repayment of such tenth.
Order. All sheriffs, burgomasters, schepens, magistrates, &c., to engage laborers for the public works, and cause them to appear on the day appointed; wages, 80 cents a day.
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to director and council, approving of the appropriation above mentioned, and recommending that the revenue of New Amsterdam be pledged for the repayment.
Commission. Carsten Jeroensen to command the yacht Cock; news of peace with England received.
Appointment. Persons to superintend the workmen at the fortifications in New Amsterdam.
Order. On petition of Richard Gildersleeve, guardian of the minor children of John Smith; parties to appear before director and council, and render an account of the title, sale, and conveyance of the land in question.
Order. Empowering the fiscal to receive certain moneys from Laurens Cornelissen.
Order. Empowering the owners to remove their tobacco, if they please, from the ship (King Solomon), as that vessel is detained until more certain intelligence of peace be received.
Permit. Dirck Bensich to return up the river, and attend to his business.
Order. Granting Thomas Wandel a writ of appeal.
Ordinance. Regulating the ferry (duplicate in vol. 16).
Resolution. To summon the magistrates of Gravesend and Middelburgh to give an account of certain secret meetings in their villages, and of rumors of a Dutch conspiracy to murder the English.
Ordinance. Against removing property from the city of New Amsterdam on the first alarming reports, and forbidding the return to the city, after the panic has subsided, of all such persons as may remove (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 453).
Ordinance. For the punishment of all persons found spreading false reports, and depriving those who have removed from the city, of their rights and privileges as citizens, unless they return within 24 hours (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 454).
Ordinance. For the impounding of goats and sheep found injuring the fortifications (duplicate in vol 4, p. 456).
Taxed bill of costs in the case of De Vos vs. Appel, in appeal.
Appointment. Jacques Cortelyou to be sheriff of New Amsterdam.
Minute. Mr. Cortelyou declines the appointment.
Resolution. Not to inquire into past conduct of the burgomasters and schepens, but to summon them before the director-general, and in the presence of the ministers of the gospel, seriously advise them to be more respectful; then to deliver them the letters addressed to them by the authorities in Holland.
Petition. Of merchants recently arrived from Holland, for permission to discharge their goods on paying the old duties.
Answer to the above. Remitting one-fourth of the present duties.
Proclamation. Appointing the second Wednesday, being the 12th August, a day of general thanksgiving for the peace (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 458, dated July 22).
Order. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam to send in a return of the proceeds and expenditure of the city excise.
Order. Allowing Thomas Hall and Carel van Brugge to act as counsel for John Cray (Gray) accused of divers crimes.
Ordinance. Regulating the public weigh house and scales.
Order. On petition of Thomas Wandell, to stay execution until Joseph Fowler, a runaway, appear to defend himself.
Order. Refusing the prayer of a petition of Isaac Allerton.
Resolution. Director and council to resume the tavern excise of the city of New Amsterdam, the proceeds thereof having been misapplied by the burgomasters and schepens, and to let out the same.
Examination. Of John Cray (Gray) for abusing the magistrates of Middelburgh, &c. (Newtown, L. I.)
Pardon. Of Laurens Hansen, a soldier.
Confession. Of John Cray (Gray) a prisoner.
Indictment. Of John Cray (Gray).
Sentence. Of John Gray (contains some particulars of value in regard to the History of the first settlement of Newtown, L. I.; see further pp. 113, 116, supra).
Ordinance. Regulating the duties of the provost marshal.
Appointment and qualification of Arent van Vlieringen, as provoost.
Motion. Of the fiscal, that Cornelis Willemsen, a prisoner, charged with burglary, be examined; and, if obstinate, that he be subjected to torture.
Resolution. The fiscal to subject the above prisoner to torture, in order that he may discover his accomplices.
Resolution. Postponing the collection of tenths and imposing a tax on horned cattle and land.
Ordinance. Imposing a tax on horned cattle and land.
Sentence. Of David Wessels, for selling brandy to Indians.
Proceedings. Against Elias Emmens, a soldier.
Proceedings. Against Samuel Cromstock, on a charge of adultery, committed near Jan Vinje's fence, on the Heere wech, New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Against selling strong liquors to Indians (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 461; also in vol. 16).
Proceedings. Against Anna Tchuys (? Joyce), for adultery with Samuel Cromstock.
Resolution. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, proposing a public loan to defray the expense incurred on the fortifications, and asking authority to impose a tax on land within the city.
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to director and council; offer to pay the salaries of a minister, chorister, and other officials; decline to pay the military; ask for a city sheriff; levy a tax of the 100th penny on real estate.
Answer. Director and council to the above; refer it to the directors in Holland.
Sentence. Elias Emmens, to be disarmed, and declared incapable of serving the company, with forfeit of six months' pay.
Examination. Samuel Touw, of Mespaths kill, on a charge of harboring privateers.
Authority. To the magistrates of Midwout (Flatbush) to levy a tax of six guilders on each lot, to defray town charges.
Sentence. Anna Tchuys (? Joyce) and Samuel Cromstock, for adultery, to be placed in the pillory, and fined; in default of payment, to be whipped.
Sentence. Cornelis Willemsen van Linde, out the Velue in Gelderland, for burglary committed on the premises of Govert Loockerman, during the public celebrations for peace between England and Holland, to be taken to the place of execution, and there hear this judgment read, and to be then banished.
Order. Dirck van Schelluyne, to defend Cornelis Willemsen.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to Lady Debora Moody, informing her of the appointment of commissioners to settle the boundaries between the town of Gravesend, Anthony Jansen, Coney Island, and the land formerly in the possession of Robert Penoyer.
Proceedings against Thomas Hall, on a charge of smuggling a quantity of malt to Isaac Allerton.
Complaint. Goodman Harck's wife against Richard Pontum, on suspicion of having burnt her barn (Flushing).
Order. Serjeant Juriaen Laecken to return to Holland in the vessel in which he arrived, for having abused the provost marshal.
Appointment. Jan Lubbertsen, to be clerk.
Decree. In the case of Johannes van Beecq, who was married to Maria Verleth, at Greenwich, Conn., by an unauthorized farmer, named Goodman Crab; marriage declared unlawful, and parties ordered to live separate.
Pass. To John Rysingh, Swedish commandant at the Delaware, to visit New Amsterdam.
Examination. Of Francis Gabriel, respecting hogs killed by his master, William Mosgrouw (? Mosgrove).
Indictment. Against Elias Emmens, for insolence in front of the director-general's quarters.
Order. Respecting the salary of Johannes Dyckman.
Order. On a petition from the court of Midwout and Amersfoort, respecting the employment of rev. Mr. Polhemus, and the erection of a place of worship.
Indictment. Gerrit Trompetter, for adultery.
Writ of appeal. Issued to Govert Loockermans, attorney for Jacob Visch.
Order. Respecting the Swedish ship Shark, and her cargo, seized at New Amsterdam, in reprisal for the capture of fort Casimer.
Complaint. Dirck van Schelluyne, attorney for Arent van Corler, vs. Thomas Spicer, for rent of a brewery; copy to be served on defendant.
Resolution. To detain the Swedish ship Shark, and to dispose of her cargo, under inventory.
Inventory. Of the cargo of the Shark.
Inventory. Of the ship and tackle of the Shark.
Certificate. Of Thomas Willet and others, respecting the condition and value of flour landed from the Shark.
Appraisal. Of the Shark.
Letter. Director and council to (? governor of Connecticut), complain of encroachments on the territory of New Netherland, at Martin Gerritsen's bay, L. I., and at Westchester; request his co-operation in stopping these intrusions.
Sentence. William Mosgrou (? Mosgrove) for killing hogs; to be banished with his wife and servant out of the province, and pay costs and damages.
Motion. To postpone the case of Van Curler vs. Spicer; granted.
Judgment. In the case of the fiscal vs. Thomas Hall, for smuggling malt purchased from Thomas Willett on account of Thomas Santfoort; defendant to pay duty and costs.
Order. In the case of Visch vs. Withart, in appeal; parties to exchange pleadings and exhibits.
Sentence. Gerrit Tides, servant of director Stuyvesant, for seducing Anna Thymens, a servant girl In the director's family; to be publicly whipped and pay the girl 300 guilders.
Resolution. Granting Andries Harpert an island opposite Fort Orange, and a piece of wood land on the east bank.
Protest. Hendrick van Elswyck, against the director and council for having seized the Swedish ship Golden Shark.
Answer to the preceding protest.
Order. Permitting Richard Brudenell, of Heemstead, to resume possession of the land he sold to Robert Clercq.
Order. In the case of William Becker, accused of having killed Richard Colfax, of Middelborgh; prisoner having proved an alibi, is remanded to the magistrates of said town to be discharged or further prosecuted, if additional evidence be obtained, saving to the prisoner the right of appeal.
Indictment. Against Andries Matthias for an assault with a knife on Hendrick van Elswyck, the Swedish factor, and plea.
Resolution. Ordering the fiscal to forbid certain Englishmen settling at Vreedlandt (Westchester county).
Examination of Andries Matthias, above mentioned.
Order. Staying the creditors of Reynier Wisselpenningh's deceased wife from suing him for the space of three years, for debts incurred by Simon Root, her first husband, on condition that he do his best in the meantime to satisfy said creditors.
Resolution. To hire Isaac Allerton's house for the purpose of lodging the children sent out from the poor house at Amsterdam.
Summons. The sheriff of Gravesend to show cause why he seized the trunk of Peter Jansen (duplicate in vol. 4, 462).
Nomination and appointment of magistrates of Heemsted.
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Heemsted, recommending that a nomination for a third magistrate be forwarded from that town.
Judgment. In the case of the fiscal vs. Andries Matthias.
Resolution. Peter Jacobsen, lieutenant of Guert Tysen, to be supplied with 200 lbs of powder as he is ready to sail from New Amsterdam.
Sentence. Andries Matthias, for assaulting his factor; to be publicly whipped and banished for twenty-five years (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 463).
Judgment. For defendant in the case of Peter Jansen vs. The Sheriff of Gravesend, with costs.
Notice. Peter le Febre not to enter into possession of the above house.
Notice. To the sheriff of Gravesend that the director and council intend to visit that town on the 23d instant.
Ordinance. Obliging the inhabitants of Fort Orange and Beverwyck to take out a permit when removing and laying in wines and beer.
Proposals from the court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck, with the answers of the director and council thereto.
Minute. Resolution respecting the town officers adopted in the presence of the director and council at the house of Lady Moody at Gravesend.
Remonstrance. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam against being deprived of the revenue arising from the city excise (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 464).
Resolution. To let the city excise to the highest bidder.
Resolution. To let the excise of the Ferry, Breuckelen, Midwout, Amesfort and adjacent places to the highest bidder.
Further examination of George Stevensen on a charge of killing hogs.
Agreement. Messrs. Van der Grist, Schutt, Anthony Loockermans and Steenwyck, partners, with the director and council, for the charter of the ship Golden Shark, for a voyage to the West Indies.
Order. For the erection of a new fence for Jan Vinge at the public expense.
Order. Authorizing the inhabitants of Mespacht, to notify Joseph Fowler to quit that place, he being a public disturber, and in case he refuse, to have him arrested.
Motion. Of Mr. La Montagne, that the director-general cannot issue any instruction without the knowledge of the council.
Sentence. Jean Seno (Senaut) from St. Germain, for stealing hogs, to be publicly whipped, branded and banished.
Sentence. George Stevensen from Bruges, for the same, to be stripped to the waist and tied to the post at the place where judgment is publicly executed, and to hear this sentence read to him, and to be then banished, with costs.
Minute. Proceedings of the council, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, on being informed of the director-general's intention to go to Curaçao.
Names of the present burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam.
Complaint. Of Mary de Truy, tavern keeper, against the provoost.
Resolution. Thanking Allard Anthony for services which he rendered the province in Holland, as agent, and voting him a remuneration therefor.
Appointments and promotions in the burgher companies of New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Messrs. Megapolensis, Snediger and Strycker, to be commissioners for building a church and a rectory at Midwout.
Notarial copy of a resolution of the states of Holland and Westfriesland, dated 14th August, 1653, declaring that an appeal ought not to be allowed from judgments pronounced in New Netherland.
Resolution. Permitting Andries Hudde to act as surveyor.
Notice. That Tobias Feake entered an appeal for Peter Taelman, from a judgment of the court at Flushing in favor of Thomas Laurence.
Commission. Peter Lucassen, to command the ship Abraham's Sacrifice, about to sail to Curaçao.
Commission. Paulus Leendertsen van der Grist, to command the ship Dolphin, for a voyage to the West Indies.
Ordinance. Against breaking or stealing clapboards, fences, firewood or other articles.
Order. On a remonstrance from the inhabitants adjoining Hellgate, against granting Adriaen Dircksen Coen a certain piece of land thereabout.
Order. On a petition of Andries Hudde, for leave to keep a school in New Amsterdam; referred to the minister and consistory.
Order. On a complaint of Allard Anthony, against a soldier for abuse.
Court proceedings. The farmers of the excise vs. Andries Hudde, Willem Pietersen et al., plaintiffs default.
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Taxation of bill of the laborers in the public store, against Allard Anthony.
Order. Sheriff of the Breuckelen district to have a hog restored to Dirck Volkertsen.
Order. Rejecting a petition of Joris van Vorst, servant of Adriaen van der Donck, for leave to enter the company's service, as he and his master had quarreled; petitioner commanded to return to his master.
Order. The farmers on the island of Manhattan to haul the firewood cut by the soldiers for the public service; a reasonable price to be paid for the work.
Sentence. Hendrick Jansen Grever, Martin Roseboom, and others, who had cut up and burnt a number of the city palisades; considering that the severe cold weather has been the cause of this offense, prisoners are let off, and ordered to cut and haul 100 palisades, in lieu of those they burned.
Judgment. In the case of the farmers of the city excise vs. William Pietersen, tavern-keeper, for refusing to allow them to gauge his casks; defendant ordered to permit the gauging, to make a donation to the poor, and to pay costs.
Judgment. In the case of the same vs. Jan Peecq, for selling liquor without paying the proper excise; to make a donation to the poor, and not to sell any liquor in future without a permit.
Writ of appeal. Granted to Paulus van der Beeck, from a judgment pronounced against him by the court of Breuckelen.
Order. To communicate to the consistory a petition of William Verstius, schoolmaster and chorister, praying for leave to return to Holland.
Judgment in appeal. Jacob Visch vs. Johannes Withart, for wages claimed by appellant; decision of the court of burgomasters and schepens reversed, and Withart ordered to pay.
Minute of council. Report of the fiscal, that George Baxter had been to Gravesend, and gave out that the English had returned victorious from Canada to Boston, and that orders had been sent by the Lord Protector to reduce New Netherland; rivers frozen; roads covered with snow; commissioners ordered to visit the new settlement of Oyster bay, &c.
Writ of inhibition. In the case of Paulus van der Beecq, appellant, vs. Hans Petersen, from a judgment of the court of Breuckelen, and summons to the respondent to appear before the council.
Appointment. Dirck van Schelluyne, to be marshal of the superior and inferior courts at New Amsterdam.
Commission. Dirck van Schelluyne, as marshal.
Instruction to Dirck van Schelluyne, as marshal.
Oath of office of Dirck van Schelluyne, as aforesaid.
Appointment. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the ensuing year.
Minute. Of their having been sworn into office.
Order. In the suit of Peter Cornelissen vs. Joris Dircksen, both magistrates of Breuckelen, for slander; referred to the sheriff and remaining magistrates of Breuckelen, assisted by two magistrates from Midwout and two from Amersfoort.
Judgment. In the case of the farmers of the excise vs. Caspar Steynmits, for smuggling; liquor to be handed to the fiscal, and plaintiffs to be credited for 84 guilders, the fine.
Judgment in case of appeal. Paulus van der Beecq vs. Hans Petersen ; decision of the court of Breuckelen reversed, and respondent ordered to serve out his time according to contract, to pay costs, and to be committed until he pay the fine fixed by law.
Order. On a petition of the rev. Mr. Polhemus, minister of Midwout, that he be paid 30 guilders in wampum.
Order. On a petition of the magistrates of Midwout, praying that Breuckelen and Amesfoort assist in cutting and hauling the timber for a place of worship; a committee to visit the place after the next celebration of the Lord's supper.
Court proceedings. The farmers of the excise vs. Cornelis Schut, for having sold liquor without receiving a permit from the purchaser; proof ordered.
Order. On a petition of the farmers of the excise, praying for an ordinance to regulate their business; referred to their instruction.
Order. On a petition of the farmers of the excise, complaining of smuggling, and praying that permits for the delivery of wines, &c., be had only at their office; referred to the courts to punish the first; the second postponed.
Fees payable on a deed of a house and lot within the city of New Amsterdam, executed before burgomasters and schepens.
Order. To repair the sheet piling of the city hall.
Order. To appoint a committee of the council to inquire how far the citizens thereabout were disposed to assist in repairing the sheet piling of the bank of the East river, New Amsterdam.
Minute. Of the delivery to the burgomasters of copies of the ordinances enacted, respecting straw roofs, fire wardens, and city surveyors.
Minute. Of the appearance of the rev. Mr. Megapolensis before the council, requesting to be provided with a proper chorister, as the present desires his discharge; the latter is ordered to remain until his successor be appointed.
Report. Rev. Mr. Megapolensis on the endeavors of the people of Midwout to build a church.
Order. On the application of the burgomasters for a transfer of the city tavern, now called the City Hall.
Order. Authorizing a lottery for the disposal of a quantity of bibles, testaments and other books.
Appointment. P. Wolpherts van Couwenhoven, city surveyor.
Complaint. Cornelis Teunissen of Amesfoort that Andries Hudde claims his land.
Ordinance. Regulating the inspection of tobacco.
Re-enactment of the aforesaid ordinance.
Appointment. Commissioners to settle some difficulties in the English towns on Long Island, and to protest against encroachments at Oyster bay.
Resignation. William Verstius, and appointment of Harmen van Hoboocken as schoolmaster and clerk of the church of New Amsterdam.
Certificate. That a certain balance is due to Immetje Cornelis, matron of the orphan children sent out from Amsterdam.
Minute. The appearance before the council of a committee of the loyal inhabitants of Gravesend, requesting that the election of their magistrates be postponed until the return of the director-general.
Protest. Against certain parties who have settled without authority at Matinnekonck, or Martin Gerritsen's bay, L. I., and notice to them to quit.
Order. The court messenger to serve the above.
Power of attorney. Fiscal to the court messenger, authorizing him to serve the above on Mr. Leverit and others.
Order. On a petition of Louris Heyn for remission of duties.
Order. On a petition of the court at Breuckelen, for leave to send in a nomination for magistrates; that they report the names of the most respectable persons in their village.
Order. To send a copy of the same to Midwout and Amesfoort.
Order. On a petition of Joannes de Decker, for employment; appointed notary public.
Appointment. Peter van der Linde tobacco inspector at New Amsterdam.
Power of attorney. Allard Anthony to Joannes de Decker, to prosecute his suit in appeal.
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort.
Order. Cornelis Schut to remove salt from the City Hall, which is granted to the common council.
Proceedings in appeal. Allard Anthony, agent of Jacob Jansen Huys, vs. Peter Rudolphus. [See 6:34, 6:37, 6:61, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.]
Appointment. Fire wardens for the city of New Amsterdam.
Appeal. Thomas Stevenson against a judgment of the court of Middelborch (Newtown), L. I., in favor of Thomas Hall, attorney for Jan Rooseboom.
Protest. Against Thomas Pell settling on lands belonging to the Dutch, with notice to quit.
Order. Court messenger to serve the above.
Appointment. Hellegond Joris to be city midwife, and suspension thereof.
Examination. Francis Allard respecting malt left at his house by Hans Breyer.
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Flushing.
Order. Confiscating certain wines and brandies belonging to Lourens Heyn.
Order. Requiring Cornelis Martense to prove that the duties have been paid on certain liquors seized and deposited in the public store.
Proceedings in appeal. Allard Anthony, agent of Jacob Jansen Huys, vs. Peter Rudolphus. [See 6:30, 6:37, 6:61, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.]
Order. On motion of the fiscal to subject Hans Breyer, accused of robbery, to torture, in order that he may confess.
Proceedings in appeal. Stevenson vs. Hall.
Discharge. William Bowne and Edward Browse, guardians of John Ruckman.
Proceedings in appeal. Allard Anthony, agent of Jacob Jansen Huys, vs. Peter Rudolphus. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:61, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.]
Order. Allowing Harry Brasier, who left in the time of the troubles, to trade and sell his property in New Amsterdam, but not to be domiciliated.
Petition. David Provoost, clerk to the courts of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort, for some allowance for his trouble.
Order. Establishing a tariff of fees to be received by said officer.
Order. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Gregory Dexter for land for himself and a few English families.
Hue and cry. For the arrest of three thieves who broke out of Fort Amsterdam.
Summons. The above three thieves to make their appearance at Fort Amsterdam before the third beating of the drum, on pain of having their names affixed to the gallows.
Indictment. Hans Breyer, a soldier, for burglary, and conclusion of the fiscal in the case.
Examination of Hans Breyer thereupon.
Votes of the judges in regard to the punishment to be awarded the prisoner.
Sentence. Hans Breyer to be stripped of his arms in the presence of the soldiers in Fort Amsterdam, then to be conveyed to the place of public execution and there hung by the neck until he is dead.
Indictment. Francis Allard, cadet, for receiving stolen goods.
Votes of the several judges in the above case.
Sentence. Francis Allard, of Paris, to be conducted to the place where justice is administered, there stripped of his arms, then whipped, and banished for ever out of the country.
Commutation. Of Hans Breyer's sentence to perpetual banishment, at the urgent solicitation of the public at the place of execution.
Divorce. Granted to John Hicks, of Flushing, L. I., from his wife, Hardwood Long, on the ground of her adultery, with leave to Hicks to remarry.
Minute. Of the application of the deaconry for an order to Abraham Rycken to reopen a road leading to the Poor's farm, and for the grant of an island opposite it, called Huelicken, or Borger Jorisen's island; commissioners to be sent to examine the road; the island already granted.
Attachment. Issued against the person and property of Joseph Fowler, of Mespath, at the suit of Thomas Wandel.
Order. On a petition of the tobacco inspectors, praying that all tobacco be subject to inspection; inspection of Virginia tobacco optional.
Order. On a petition of Gysbert Opdyck, praying that an attachment, which he made on goods of Edward Hicby, be declared valid; must prove that he appealed in time, and that copy of the judgment, &c., was refused him.
Order. On a petition of Jan Hendricksen Steelman, praying a patent for a piece of land in Mespath, purchased by him from Francis Douthey; referred to a judgment against Douthey of 18th April, 1647.
Order. On a petition of Peter Ryverding, clerk of the court at Fort Orange, allowing him part of his salary.
Order. Referring to the city authorities a petition for enlarging the city gate at the East river, New Amsterdam, so as to permit the passage of a cart, and for repairing the road.
Order. On a petition of the magistrates of Midwout and Amesfoort, setting forth that they had built a house, and fenced a piece of land, for their minister, and praying a license to solicit subscriptions from the public; postponed.
Commission. From the court at Fort Orange, &c., to three of the magistrates, to make certain representations to the council.
Instructions. To the aforesaid deputies.
Resolution. To appoint a commissary at Fort Orange, vice Dyckman.
Notice. To Lady Moody and the inhabitants of Gravesend, to send in a nomination for magistrates.
Appointment. Jan de Decker to be presiding commissary at Fort Orange, &c.
Order. On the representation of the delegates from Fort Orange and Beverwyck; allowed to farm the excise; to publish an ordinance against bosloopers, or runners among the Indians.
Proceedings in case of Allard Antony against Pieter Rudophus. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:37, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.
Minute. That director Stuyvesant submitted a report in council of his transactions in Curaçao and the Caribbee islands; report ordered deposited in the secretary's office; minute of the date of director Stuyvesant's departure for and return from the West Indies.
Proceedings in case of Allard Antony against Pieter Rudophus. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:37, 6:61, 6:193, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.
Minute. Of the attendance on the council of William Bount (Bowne), with the sheriff and two other inhabitants of Gravesend, stating his disapproval of previous acts of the authorities of that place in regard to the election of magistrates, and pledging himself to abide by the patent.
Letter. Lady Deborah Moody, and John Tilton, clerk, to director Stuyvesant, with the names of town officers of Gravesend, for his approbation.
Confirmation and qualification of the above town officers.
Remonstrance. Of the Dutch inhabitants of Gravesend, praying that the above town officers may not be confirmed, for reasons set forth at length.
Minute. Of the salary allowed to the sheriff of Gravesend.
Approval of the ordinance enacted at Fort Orange against runners who follow Indians in the woods to secure their furs.
Order. The fiscal to prosecute sundry tavern keepers at Fort Orange, who refused to allow their liquors to be gauged.
Proceedings against George Baxter and James Hubbard, prisoners.
Order. On a petition of Abraham de Lucena and others, praying for a grant of land for a Jewish burying ground in New Amsterdam; no need of it yet.
Examination. Peter Jansen, on a charge of committing a severe assault on his wife, with her evidence and the order in the case.
Order. Paul Heymans, to prepare to leave with his family for Fatherland.
Ordinance. Imposing a duty of ten per cent ad valorem, on every negro exported from New Netherlands.
Order. Sheriff Provoost to inquire of the principal people in his district, whether they are satisfied with the rev. Mr. Polhemus, and what they intend to contribute towards his support, and to report.
Order. The petition of Paul Heymans, praying for the release of his wife from prison; she is to he confined to her husband's house.
Order. Granting Abraham Martensen Clock, miller, a building lot on Manhattan Island.
Order on a petition of Harmen van Hobooken, chorister, in relation to his salary.
Order. Refusing a writ of appeal in the case of Jan Hendricksen Steelman vs. Thomas Saul, from a judgment at the court of Flushing, dated 5th August, 1654, on the ground that the motion is too late.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange and Beverwyck for the ensuing year.
Message. Director Stuyvesant (sick) to the council empowering them with capt. De Coninck of the Ballance, to do whatever is necessary to promote the present expedition (against the Swedes).
Resolution. To retain, for particular reasons, letters addressed by the directors in Holland, to the several courts and colonies in New Netherland, except those to the magistrates of the city of New Amsterdam and Staten Island.
Proclamation. Appointing Wednesday 25th inst., a day of fasting and prayer, to invoke the blessings of Almighty God on the expedition against the Swedes.
Call for volunteers for the said expedition.
Resolution to impress ships in the harbor for the above expedition.
Appointment. Foppe Jansen to be commissary to the above expedition.
Order. Petition of Edward Scharburch, praying leave to sail with some negroes to Virginia, granted, provided he give security that he will not enter the South river (Delaware) during the voyage (see vol. 3, p. 135).
Order. Captain Anna Douwes, of the ship Love, to accompany the above expedition with his vessel.
Order. The captains of the several vessels in the harbor of New Amsterdam, to furnish two men from each ship, and whatever provisions and ammunition they have, also not to sail until the return of the present expedition from the South river.
Warrant. To impress the above seamen, &c.
Order. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Allard Anthony praying return of some confiscated goods.
Order. To enroll into the militia companies of New Amsterdam, all persons who live by sailing sloops up and down the river and have no fixed place of residence.
Appointment. Wessel Gerritsen and Pieter Lourissen to be pilots to the above expedition.
Resolution. Jews to be exempt from military service, on paying a commutation fee, as the citizens have a great aversion to serve with them.
Order. Ships New Amsterdam, Brindled Cow, and Beaver, to send two men each on board the Ballance man-of-war.
Charter. Of three sloops, to accompany the expedition against the Swedes.
Charter. Of the French privateer L'esperance, for the above expedition.
Order. On the petition of Jannetje Melyn, permitting the removal of her husband from the prison to a more comfortable place, on giving bail that he will not abscond.
Note. To Thomas Willet, for 1,500 guilders wampum, payable in merchandise or beaver.
Minute. That the above sum was borrowed by the director-general, on his personal security, for the public service and is to be repaid by the company.
Resolution. To adjoin burgomasters Anthony and Cregier to the council, during the director's absence.
Letter. Jacobus van Curler and other Dutch settlers, to the director and council, stating that they are threatened by the Indians, and asking assistance (inclosing).
Letter. Thomas Wheeler (to the English settlers at Gravesend), advising them of an intended attack by the Indians on the Dutch settled in the English towns on Long Island and New England, whom he advises to remove to their own countrymen for safety.
Affidavit. Joseph Safford and Thomas Read, of Mespachts kill, that they had been informed by Joseph Fowler, Goodman Beets, Samuel Touw, and his son William, that people from Gravesend had been to Westchester, where they learned the unfriendly feelings of the Indians towards the Dutch.
Minute and votes of the council on the action to be taken on the above letter.
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Gravesend, requesting them to send two of their number to consult on the contents of lieut. Wheeler's letter.
Minute. Of the attendance of Messrs. Wilkins and Bowne, of Gravesend, on the council.
Ordinance. Against stealing fences.
Resolution. Forbidding the sailing of the vessels in port until the arrival of the Ballance man-of-war, and the departure of any passengers able to bear arms, until the present crisis is passed.
Resolution. Empowering the burgomasters of New Amsterdam to collect money, and, if necessary, make an assessment, to defray the expenses of the public works of the city, and also, at a proper time, to impose a tax on lots, houses, and real estate, for like purpose.
Minute. Of the attendance on the council of Jacob van Curler and Jacob Sulliakes, with the magistrates of Gravesend, who are assured of being assisted in case of necessity.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to capt. Brian Nuton, of Amesfoort, and serjt. Velthuysen, of Midwout, warning them to be on their guard against Indians who have been seen prowling about Hellgate.
Minute. Of the appearance before the council of Stephen Necker, who had been taken prisoner with 5 others, by Indians, and is sent to demand a ransom.
Minute. Of a message brought from the Indians at Paulus Hook, to the effect that all the prisoners will be restored in two days.
Resolution. Not to pay the ransom demanded by the Indians, the same being considered excessive; 73 Christians still in the hands of the Indians.
Court proceedings. Samuel Mahee vs. Messrs. Gildersleeve and Washburne, action of damages; plaintiff and Mr. Leveret having some misunderstanding, the matter was referred to arbitration; defendants, being two of the arbitrators, took their oaths that the difficulty had been disposed of, which it is now alleged was not the case, therefore plaintiff claims £200 stg. damage.
Ordinance. Against persons going into the country, unless in large bodies.
Order. Authorizing the burgomasters of New Amsterdam to collect moneys subscribed for the public works, and, in case of nonpayment, to levy the same by execution.
Order. Requiring each farmer in Amesfoort and the Bay to keep one man properly armed for duty in that quarter, and to board two of the soldiers sent thither for the protection of the settlers.
Letter. Director and council to capt. Post, ordering him to inquire of Pennekeck, Oratany, and other chiefs, what they propose to do about the prisoners in their hands.
Letter. Magistrates to the director, &c., informing them that the Midwout settlers had resolved to reside near each other, and requesting that said village be laid out.
Order. Approving a plot of the above proposed village of Midwout (Flatbush), except that 5 or 6 lots are reserved for public buildings, viz., the houses of the sheriff, minister, town clerk, schoolmaster, tavern, and court house.
Ordinance. Forbidding all persons going across the river, or communicating with the Indians, without a pass; or collecting in crowds on the shore, on the departure or arrival of the director's boat to negotiate with the Indians, or on the arrival of any Indians in town.
Minute. Of the return of 14 Christians (men, women and children) by Pennekeck, chief of Achkinkeshacky, and of presents made him in consequence.
Instructions. To capt. Adriaen Post to obtain the release of the Christians still in the hands of the Indians; release of a Wappingh, and of an Esopus or Waerinnewaugh Indian.
Resolution. Again refusing permits to passengers to leave for Holland, until the ship New Amsterdam is ready to sail.
Protest. Against the further detention of the galiot Hope, lately impressed for the expedition against the Swedes.
Answer. To the above protest.
Petition. The burgomasters, soliciting the appointment of proper persons to act as orphan masters in New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Of orphan masters for New Amsterdam.
Order. On the petition of Allard Anthony, praying restitution of some property confiscated in 1650, in the ship New Netherland's Fortune; claim allowed, but payment postponed.
Petition. Thomas Willett, to be indemnified for his loss in defending a suit in Holland for the recovery of the ship New Netherland's Fortune, confiscated and sold by director and council, then called the Farewell, and sent to Holland, where she was seized by the original owners; with answer, referring petitioner to the directors at Amsterdam, for whose profit the vessel had been confiscated.
Letter. Jacob van Curler, Anthony Jansen, and other Dutch inhabitants, to director Stuyvesant, praying protection against the Indians; twenty men sent to them.
Minute. Declining to comply with the petition of sundry merchants, for leave to sail for Fatherland.
Protest. Of the skippers of the Bear and Brindled Cow, for detention of their ships, and answer.
Message. Of the Indians, sent by Claes Jansen Ruyter and Peter Wolphertsen, with some prisoners, and answer thereto.
Petition. For the release of Nicolaes Boot's wife, arrested for scolding; granted, her husband giving security for her good behavior.
Petition. Adriaen Blommaert for a writ of appeal from a judgment pronounced by the court of New Amsterdam in favor of John la Montagne, jun.
Release of the French galiot Sparrowhawk from seizure.
Protest. J. van der Vin, Cornelis Steenwyck, Jeremias van Renselaer, Johannis de Peyster, and other merchants, against the director and council for not permitting them to proceed on their voyage to Holland.
Answer to the above, imposing a fine of 25 guilders ($10), on each of the signers of the protest, and ordering that no one be permitted to leave the country, unless he have already resided there at least 12 months.
Protest. Director Stuyvesant against certain proceedings of John Risingh, late director of New Sweden.
Return of secretary van Ruyven to the above protest served on Mr. Risingh.
Message. The chiefs of Achkinkeshacky and Mochgeychkonck, respecting a ransom for prisoners in their hands, and resolution to comply with their demand.
Order. The fiscal to inspect certain vessels in port, and to provide a passage for the Swedes and their baggage.
Remonstrance. Director-general and council of New Netherland to their High Mightinesses, the States General, exposing the bad conduct of the barbarous natives towards the Dutch nation during our time.
Same. Addressed to the burgomasters and council of the city of Amsterdam.
Remonstrance. Addressed to the directors of the West India company, chamber at Amsterdam.
Order. The skipper of the ships Bear and Brindled Cow to land the hon. Johan Rysingh and factor Elswyck in England or France, and the other Swedes at the Helder.
Certificate. Director Stuyvesant that he had ordered Cornelis Jacobsen Steenwyck to pay 800 guilders to Mr. Rysingh.
Receipt. Johan Rysing for divers bills of exchange advanced to him by director Stuyvesant, for payment whereof he assigns certain property belonging to the crown of Sweden and the Southern (Swedish) Company.
Order. The skipper of the ship New Amsterdam to receive two seamen who had been in the expedition against the Swedes, with the skipper's refusal.
Ordinance. Against goats running at large south of the fresh water in New Amsterdam (renewed).
Order. The petition of Jacob Barsimson and Aser Levy (Jews), for leave to stand guard like other burghers of New Amsterdam, or to be relieved from the tax paid by others of their nation; refused and petitioners permitted to go elsewhere if they like.
Order. Certain contumacious tavern-keepers at Fort Orange to pay the excise on pain of prosecution.
Appointment. Hon. Johannes la Montagne and burgomaster Anthony, with the ordinary city surveyors, to proceed with the laying out of streets, &c., in New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Heemstede.
Propositions. Submitted by the director-general to the council, as to the expediency of declaring war against the Indians, the raising of funds for the support of the military, and the redemption of the prisoners yet remaining in the hands of the enemy.
Opinion. The director-general on the above.
Answer. Councillor De Sille to the above.
Advice. Councillor La Montagne on the above.
Advice. Fiscal Van Tienhoven on the above.
Proposition. Indians of Long Island on the part of Tackpaasa, requesting a continuance of the peace with their tribe.
Commission. Johan Paul Jacquet to be vice-director and commander-in-chief at the South river (Delaware).
Ordinance. Increasing the tavern-keepers' excise throughout the province.
Ordinance. Fixing the price of good New Netherland beer.
Appointment. Jacob Kip, to be vendue master to the court of orphan masters.
Petition. Abraham de Lucena and other Jews, for leave to trade at the South river and Fort Orange, with votes of the several members of the council thereupon.
Order. Permitting the above persons to despatch one or two persons to the South river to dispose of goods sent there.
Application. Serjeant Nicholas Langevelthuysen, for the restitution of a chest in the possession of Dirck Smith's wife; referred to the fiscal.
Order. For the removal of George Baxter from his present cold prison to the detention room in the city hall, New Amsterdam, on giving security (see vol. 3, p. 139).
Condition on which the tavern-keepers' excise is to be let for the ensuing year.
Certificate. That Warnaer Wessels farmed said excise.
Oath. Taken by Israel Bensen Valck, as provost marshal.
Commission. Israel Bensen Valck, to be provost marshal.
Discharge. Of several soldiers who have taken up farms and settled in the country.
Order. On a remonstrance of the brewers of New Amsterdam, complaining of the price at which they are obliged to sell beer; price advanced.
Order. On a representation of the tavern-keepers of New Amsterdam, fixing the rate at which they are to sell liquors.
Order. Dirck Smith, provisional commander on the South river, to appear before the council.
Clearance. To Isaac Allerton, for the ship Charles, Greenfield Lerben, commander, to sail to the Curaçao islands for salt or horses (see vol. 3, p 139).
Instruction. To Jan Paul Jacquet, vice-director at the South river.
Oath. Taken by vice-director Jacquet.
Petition. Jacob Kip, attorney of Johannis la Montagne, jun., praying the dismissal of an appeal lodged by Adriaen Blommert, as six weeks have elapsed without giving notice of such appeal to the respondent.
Proceedings in case of Allard Antony against Pieter Rudophus. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:37, 6:61, 6:62, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.
Order. Dismissing said appeal, and affirming judgment of the court of burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam.
Order. Allard Anthony to satisfy a judgment obtained against him by Maria Verplanck's son (Geleyn), or to appeal.
Minute. Of the seizure of tobacco shipped by Jacob Cohen without a permit, and on which the duties have not been paid.
Complaint. Fiscal van Tienhoven against the ship New Amsterdam, for smuggling.
Proceedings in a suit between Jacob Jansz Huys and Pieter Rudolphus. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:37, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196, 6:241 for more proceedings in this case.
Petition. Salvador Dandradi, a Jewish merchant, setting forth that he had purchased a house in New Amsterdam, at public auction, and praying a deed thereof, as he is ready to pay the purchase-money.
Minute of council thereupon. Prayer of the petitioner refused.
Notice of appeal. Peter Dircksen Waterhond, from a judgment obtained in the city court of New Amsterdam, by David Ferara, a Jew.
Complaint. Fiscal against Jacob Cohen for smuggling, praying the confiscation of certain tobacco.
Order. For the sale of said tobacco, on the defendant giving security for such judgment as may be awarded.
Appointment. Stoffel Michielse to be town crier, or bellman.
Discharge. Hans Petersen from prison, on his personal security.
Answer. Peter Dircksen Waterhond, skipper of the ship New Amsterdam, to the complaint of the fiscal for smuggling.
Discharge. Of Mattheus de Vos, a soldier.
Petition. Brian Nuton to the directors of the W. I. Company at Amsterdam, praying permission to return to New Netherland, and to be continued in his office.
Order. Referring to arbitration a suit between Allard Anthony and Geleyn Verplanck his apprentice.
Ordinance. Against firing guns on New Year's and May days; planting May poles; beating drums in public, and selling liquors on those occasions.
Letter. Secretary Van Ruyven, to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, with copy of the above ordinance.
Order. For the punishment of a boy and girl (orphans from Amsterdam) in the service of Pieter van Couwenhoven, for dishonesty.
Notice of appeal. From a judgment of the court of Flushing, in a case of Pidgeon vs. Taelman.
Order for the issuing of a writ of appeal; Peter Dircksen Waterhond vs. David Ferera, on depositing 12 guilders with the provincial secretary.
Writ of appeal in the above case.
Order on a petition of the clergy against conventicles and unqualified preachers, and for a proper person to give lectures in Middelburgh (Newtown) L. I.
Petition. Rev. Messrs. Megapolensis and Drisius above referred to; request a person be appointed to supply the vacancy caused by the absence of rev. Mr. Moore.
Further order in the case of Anthony vs. Verplanck.
Order. On a petition of Teunis Craay, requesting permission to convey his house and lot to Salvador Dandrada, a Jew, the same having been purchased by him, or that the director and council would take the property, by virtue of their right of pre-emption, and pay the stipulated price for it; referred to minute of Dec. 23 (supra, p. 198).
Order. Granting Johannes Provoost an increase of salary.
Petition. [Peter Taelman] of Middelborgh (Newtown), L. I., for a writ of appeal from a judgment of the court of Flushing, in favor of William Pidgeon; granted.
Petition. Hon. Nicasius de Sille, for his pay, while acting as captain-lieutenant in Brian Nuton's place.
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the privilege of nominating their successors; (with) order granting the prayer of the above petition.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens aforesaid, requesting approval of the fees imposed by them for sealing weights and measures; granted.
Order. On the petition of Claes Pietersen, smith, for remuneration of services.
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [See 6:244, 6:277, 6:280, 6:286, 6:304, 6:305 for further proceedings in this case.]
Ordinance. For the formation of villages, and against straw roofs and wooden chimneys.
Ordinance. Establishing an excise on slaughtered cattle.
Further proceedings in the case of the fiscal vs. Cohen, for smuggling; a compromise permitted.
Appointment. Christiaen Barentsen, to be firewarden.
Reply. Of the fiscal to the answer (on p. 201) of Peter Dircksen Waterhond, skipper of the ship New Amsterdam.
Questions. Submitted by the director-general to the council on export duties, conventicles, slaughtering cattle, farming the weigh-house, villages, excluding Indians from the settlements, militia musters and wampum; with answers.
Judgment. Affirming the decision of the court of Flushing, in the case of Peter Taelman, appellant, vs. William Pidgeon, respondent.
Judgment. In the case of Peter Dircksen Waterhond, appellant, vs. David Ferrara, respondent; decision of the city court annulled and a new trial ordered.
Petition. Lourens Jansen, for payment of a debt due him by George Baxter.
Order on the above; petitioner to file his claim with proofs, as Baxter has run away.
Decision on the appeal of Jacob Jansz Huysz. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:37, 6:61, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196 for more proceedings in this case.
Recommendation of the arbitrators in the case of Jacob Jansz Huys vs. Pieter Rudolphus. [See 6:30, 6:34, 6:37, 6:61, 6:62, 6:193, 6:196 for more proceedings in this case.
Petition. Schout, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam on the subject of their salaries.
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [See 6:226, 6:277, 6:280, 6:286, 6:304, 6:305 for further proceedings in this case.
Order to serve plaintiff with copy of rejoinder in the case of the fiscal vs. Peter Dircksen Waterhond.
Appointment. Dirck Crynen to be provoost marshal.
Appointment. Peter Tonneman to be sheriff and clerk of the district of Breuckelen.
Complaint. Magistrates of Middelburgh against Peter Taelman, for removing tobacco attached by order of the court at Flushing; order thereupon.
Order. Authorizing Jan Teunissen, carpenter, to save the Swedish yacht Union, on shore outside Sandy Hook.
Indictment. John Smith, an Englishman, of Middelborgh, for killing hogs, and for obtaining goods under false pretenses.
Votes of the members of the council and magistrates of Middelborgh on the punishment to be awarded in the above case.
Order of the magistrates of Middelborgh respecting the disposal of the estate of John Gray, a fugitive from justice (see vol. 5, p. 330).
Sentence. John Smith, of Middelborgh, to be whipped, branded and banished.
Paper read by director Stuyvesant to the council, containing information furnished to Mr. Wyles, schoolmaster at Onckeway, by an Indian in the employ of Van der Donck, on the causes of late difficulties with the Indians, with Mr. W's opinion of the feeling in New England towards the Dutch, &c., and asking advice thereupon.
Advice of the council thereupon; to remove the settlers on Staten Island to New Utrecht, and in case of refusal, to send the soldiers back to that island.
Ordinance. Forbidding the exportation of peltries before entering the same.
Proclamation. Appointing the 1st of March to be observed as a day of general fasting and prayer.
Ordinance. Against conventicles.
Warrant. The fiscal to hold a court on board the Ballance man-of-war for the trial of William Æton, an Englishman, accused of theft.
Petition. The burgomasters, as treasurers of the New Amsterdam, for power to collect the assessment made for the repair of the public works.
Answer. Referring the petitioners to the resolution of 11th October last, which gives them the power prayed for.
Nomination. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the ensuing year.
Advice of the director-general and council on the above.
Appointment. Burgomasters and schepens for the ensuing year.
Order. The fiscal to deliver up two hogs belonging to Thomas Hall, which he had seized.
Petition. Michiel Jansen for a lot in the city, all his property having been lately destroyed by the Indians.
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition.
Votes of the director and council, in the case of Allard Anthony, appellant vs. Abraham Planck, guardian of his son Gelyn Verplanck, respondent.
Judgment in the above case; decision of the court of burgomasters and schepens reversed, and young Verplanck ordered to serve out his time.
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [See 6:244, 6:226, 6:280, 6:286, 6:304, 6:305 for further proceedings in this case.]
Order. Confirming a judgment of the court of Gravesend in a case of slander, Cornelia Johnson vs. Hubert Johnson, unless defendant prove within 8 days the truth of his assertion.
Petition. Magistrates of Midwout and Amesfoort praying authority to take up a collection in Breuckelen and adjoining towns for the support of their minister; granted.
Petition. Surgeon Varrevanger to be allowed expenses incurred in the repair of the company's house occupied by him; referred for examination to a committee.
Proceedings in the case of the fiscal vs. Adrian Blommert, for altering marks on brandy in ship N. Amsterdam. [See 6:283, 6:300, 6:310, 6:319 for further proceedings in this case.]
Proceedings in the suit between Egbert van Borsum and Warnaer Wessels. [See 6:244, 6:277, 6:226, 6:286, 6:304, 6:305 for further proceedings in this case.
Petition. Serjt. Luycas Dircksen, for his discharge, and for leave to settle at the South river; granted.
Petition. Serjt. Jacob Luby, for his discharge, and leave to settle at Arnhem, where he has land; granted.
Order. On a remonstrance of Michiel Jansen, setting forth that Borger Jorisen claimed the lot lately granted him; that he have a lot between the old church and the gracht, in New Amsterdam.
Order. Granting Claes Jansen, baker and two others, lots adjoining the preceding.
Petition. Nicolas Barnard, for leave to take possession of goods on board The Flower of Gelder, belonging to one Jacques la Moth; granted, on giving security.
Order. Granting the Jews of New Amsterdam a burying place outside the city.
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [See 6:226, 6:244, 6:277, 6:280, 6:304, 6:305 for further proceedings in this case.]
Propositions. Submitted to the council by director Stuyvesant, urging the providing of ways and means for the support of the government, balancing the public accounts, and the concentration of the settlers in villages.
Answer. Councillor De Sille thereto.
Advice. Councillor La Montagne thereupon.
Advice. Fiscal Van Tienhoven thereupon.
Approval. By the director and council, of the plot, or plan, of the village of Midwout, and order to build accordingly.
Report of the committee on the repairs done to the company's house by surgeon Varrevanger, and order to the bookkeeper to allow said account.
Proccedings in a suit between Jacobus Schellinger and Adriaen Post
Petition. Bartel Maneken, a soldier, for his discharge; granted.
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, praying that the rev. Mr. Polhemus preach alternately there and at Midwout; granted, weather permitting.
Petition. Burgomasters, to be relieved of the duties of orphan masters of New Amsterdam, and to have persons appointed to fill that office; appointment.
Minutes of council. Respecting the lately made survey of the city of New Amsterdam.
Advice. Director-general and councillor De Sille thereupon.
Advice. Fiscal Van Tienhoven thereupon.
Confirmation and approval of the survey and plot map of New Amsterdam, according to which the streets are staked out.
Order. Granting Bartel Manneken leave to sail in the ship New Amsterdam for Holland.
Recommendations on the suit between Warnaer Wessels and Egbert van Borsum. [See 6:226, 6:244, 6:277, 6:280, 6:286, 6:305 for further proceedings in this case.
Order on the foregoing suit between Warnaer Wessels and Egbert van Borsum. [See 6:226, 6:244, 6:277, 6:280, 6:286, 6:304 for further proceedings in this case.
Indictment. Thomas Gridy, of Gravesend, for driving off George Baxter's cattle, then under seizure.
Sentence. Of the above Gridy, "aged 70 years," to be banished the province for 12 years, with costs.
Appointment. Jan Peecq, to be broker to the merchants of New Amsterdam, "as he speaks Dutch and English."
Petition. Martin Cregier, for leave to build on his lot.
Order thereupon. Declaring it inadvisable to permit buildings to be erected so near the fort, in New Amsterdam.
Order on a petition of Gelyn Verplanck; he is allowed to remove his things from Mr. Anthony's, on giving security to render an account of his cash.
Order. Adriaen Keyser to pay Adriaen Dircksen Coen's account against the privateer La Garce.
Order. Lieutenant Stillwell, to appear before the director and council respecting a cow sold by him to Rutger Jansen of Midwout.
Petition. Inhabitants of Metspadts Kil, requesting that the surveyor be authorized to lay out the village of Arnhem.
Order. Granting the prayer thereof.
Proceedings. In the case of Jacob Schellinger vs. Adriaen Post, agent of baron van der Capelle, for payment of a note; continued.
Appointment. Nicasius de Sille and Govert Loockermans, to be kerck masters.
Discharge. Evert Dircksen van der As, a soldier.
Proceedings. In the slander case of Eldert Bruinsen, a soldier, vs Nicolaes Lange, Serjeant.
Judgment. For plaintiffs in case of Jan Rutgersen vs. Andries Louvensen; action of debt.
Proposals. Submitted to the council by director Stuyvesant, on the subject of ways and means; the public accounts; establishment of villages and the state of affairs with the Indians (see p. 286).
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., requesting that an ordinance be issued regulating intercourse with the Indians, and that a guard patrol the streets during divine service.
Order. On the above.
Commission. Captain de Coninck to capture the leading inhabitants of Westchester, and to expel English intruders therefrom.
Instructions. To captain de Coninck for the above expedition.
Petition. Of divers soldiers, for their discharge.
Petition. Abraham de Lucena, Jacob Cohen Henricque, Salvador Dandrada, Joseph Dacosta, David Frera, Jews, setting forth that they and others, their co-religionists, are assessed the same as other citizens, and praying that they may possess the same rights in matters of trade and in acquiring real estate, according to a grant made them 15th February, 1655.
Answer to the above. Director and council await further instructions from Holland.
Petition of Joost van Beecq for a writ of appeal in a judgment in favor of Maria Verleth. [See 6:324, 6:346, 6:350 for further proceedings in this case.]
Order. Respecting the prisoners captured at Westchester.
Proceedings in a case of appeal; Joost van Beecq vs. Maria Varleth, widow of the late Jan van Beecq.
Response to petition of Joost van Beecq. [See 6:323, 6:346, 6:350 for further proceedings in this case.]
Petition. Allard Anthony, for payment of a bill of salt beef furnished by him.
Order to the commissary to settle the above.
Petition. Peter Rudolphus, for payment of an account; referred to the bookkeeper to be audited, and to the receiver-general for payment.
Petition. Abraham Verplanck, for a lot in lieu of one he had near the fort, and which has been appropriated for a square in New Amsterdam; granted.
Proceedings in the case of Warnaer Wessels vs. Solomon Lachair, who is called on to say where he got a flask of Rosa solis he lately drank with some friends.
Order. On a petition of Jacob Stoffelsen, for payment of an account against the privateer La Garce; nothing can be done until the prize is condemned.
Order. The fiscal to sell a negro man and woman, the one being lazy and the other a thief.
Order. On a petition of Teunis Cray (about returning to Fatherland), who sold a house to a Jew, but the sale having been canceled, as Jews are not allowed to hold real estate, was obliged to sell it again at a less sum than he could have obtained at first, and now prays indemnity; to receive one-half the difference.
Order. Captain De Coninck to charter the ship Ballance.
Application. The fiscal, recapitulating Pell's intrusion at Westchester, the arrest of some of the settlers, and requesting that notice to quit be served on the remaining intruders.
Order. To liberate the prisoners above mentioned, on taking an oath and signing an engagement to quit the above premises within six weeks.
Order on a petition from the magistrates of Midwout, directing that the Sunday morning sermon shall be preached at that place, and the evening sermon, on alternate Sundays, at Breuckelen and Amesfoort.
Notice. All parties interested to hand their claims against the government to the company's bookkeeper.
Judgment. In the case of David Ferrera vs. Peter Dircksen Waterhond, annulling the attachment issued against the plaintiff.
Petition. The skipper of the ship Flower of Gelder, praying to be allowed to proceed with the loading of his ship, and order to do so, provided he do not interfere with nor sail before the company's ship Ballance.
Commission. Thomas Wheeler, to be chief magistrate of Westchester (Vreedland).
Petition. Thomas Wheeler and 15 other settlers of Westchester, submitting themselves to the government of New Netherland, and asking certain privileges.
Grant. The above petitioners to reside at Vreedland, on taking the oath of allegiance, and to have the same privileges as Breuckelen, Midwout, and Amesfoort.
Petition. Robert Jackson, Daniel Denton, and eleven others, of Heemstead, for a grant of a certain tract of land purchased by them from the Indians, "called Conorasset, lying from a river which divides it from Conarisee to the bounds of Heemstead" (Jamaica, L. I.).
Grant. Of the above petition on such freedoms and exemptions as the inhabitants of New Netherland generally possess to their lands, and election of magistrates on the footing and order in use in Middelburgh, Breuckelen, Midwout, and Amesfoort.
Order. For the discharge of capt. Richard Panton, and 4 other Englishmen of Vreedland (Westchester), on condition that they leave the province, or give security for their good behavior.
Appointment. Sheriff and magistrates of Flushing.
Nomination and appointment. Sheriff and magistrates of Gravesend.
Permit. Captain Jacob to sail for the South river (Delaware), on condition that he clear his cargo.
Permit. Joseph d'Acosta to send goods to the South river.
Nomination and appointment. Magistrates for Midwout and Amesfoort.
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen.
Letter. Robert Bassitt and others, to director and council, with nomination of a list of persons from which they request magistrates to be appointed (with).
Propositions that the inhabitans of freed land desiere to haue rattified and confirmed.
Appointment. Magistrates for Vreedland (Westchester).
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, for an order obliging proprietors of vacant lots to build thereon.
Order. Accordingly, obliging all to build within six months.
Minute. Of an application from the magistrates of Midwout for assistance to pay their minister, who threatens to leave them.
Proceedings in a case of appeal of Joost van Beecq against Maria Varleth. [See 6:323, 6:324, 6:350 for further proceedings in this case.]
Answer to the above. Recommended to make a contract with their minister, and to take care that they pay what they promise him; the director and council cannot give them any assistance.
Order on an application of Nicolaes Verleth for leave to remove the frame of a house from Hoboken to New Amsterdam; existing difficulties with the Indians render a compliance at present inexpedient.
Minute. Receipt of intelligence by Isaac Allerton's ketch, that a Swedish ship called the Mercury had arrived at the South river, (Delaware), and order thereupon not to allow the Swedes to land, but to request the commander to proceed with his vessel to the Manhattans.
Order. Vice-director at the South river to arrest Swen Scheute and Jacob Swenske and send them to the Manhattans, also to call on the Swedes at the aforesaid river to take the oath of allegiance and to send away such as had not already taken, or should now refuse to take it.
Pass to the ship Mercury to come to New Amsterdam for supplies, and to proceed thence to Europe.
Proceedings in a suit between Maria Verleth and Joost van Beeck. [See 6:323, 6:324, 6:346 for further proceedings in this case.]
Appointment. Magistrates for Middelborch (Newtown, L. I.).
Ordinance. Imposing certain duties on furs and liquors exported to other places than Holland.
Resolution to offer for sale the house and lot called The Old Church, situated on the East river, New Amsterdam.
Resolution to farm to the highest bidder the revenue to the weigh house, New Amsterdam.
Resolution to dispatch the Shark to Holland with the tobacco in store.
Order. Referring to arbitration a suit between Janneke Melyn vs. Adriaen Post, for cattle claimed by plaintiff.
Petition. Sara Joresey, first born Christian daughter in New Netherland, widow of the late Hans Hansen, for a piece of valley adjoining her farm in the Waale bocht, and exemption to her and her heirs from the payment of tenths and taxes; order granting her the usufruct, with others of the valley, and rejecting the rest of her prayer.
Petition. Mattheus de Vos to be appointed a notary; granted.
Order. Referring to the fiscal the petition of Hans Jongh, tanner, for a supply of oil.
Order. Referring to commissioners a request of the town of Middelborgh, that certain hay valleys be divided between it and the village of Arnhem.
Indictment. Sander Toursen and his wife, for selling brandy to Indians of Mochgeyckkonck.
Sentence. The above parties to be banished and sent to Holland in the Ballance.
Order. Allowing the village of Gravesend two cannon and ammunition for its defense, as it is now surrounded by pallisades.
Order. Appointing commissioners to settle accounts between John Gray, of Middelborgh, and his creditors.
Petition. Hendrick Huyghen, on behalf of a number of Swedes recently arrived at the South river, for leave to settle and trade there.
Answer. Peremptorily ordering said Huyghen to depart with the ship Mercury and passengers from the South river.
Order for a contribution in cloth from each of the merchants for the ransom of the poor prisoners in the hands of the Indians.
Minute. Appearance of Mr. Huyghen before the council, and of his consent to the Mercury and her passengers coming to New Amsterdam.
Order. Referring to arbitrators a difference in accounts between Cornelis Schut and Maria Verleth.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange and the village of Beverwyck.
Dedimus potestatem to fiscal Van Tienhoven and secretary Van Ruyven, to swear in the sheriff of Flushing, and to let the excise there.
Complaint. Joost Van Beecq vs. Maria Verleth, for slander.
Summons. To Maria Verleth, to appear and answer the above complaint.
Order. Anthony Jansen from Salee to serve the magistrates of Gravesend with a copy of his complaint against them, and enjoining said magistrates from proceeding any further with the fencing and inclosing of petitioner's land.
Petition. Adriaen Post's wife, for a postponement of the suit between her husband, who is sick, and Jacob Schellinger, and that the soldiers may be allowed to remain for the present on Staten Island.
Order. To the soldiers who accompanied Mdme. Post from Staten Island, to return thither with her.
Return of service of Claes van Elsland, the court messenger, to the above order; the soldiers declared that they would not accompany the woman.
Discharge. Of Marcus Barentse from the company's service.
Discharge. Of Paulus Heymans from the public service.
Order on the petition of Lambert Lott, a discharged soldier, granting him a passage to Holland in the ship Ballance.
Appointment. William Bogardus, to be clerk in the secretary's office.
Order. Cornelis van Brugge to rectify errors in Harmen Jacobsen's account.
Petition. Dirck van Schelluyne, for and on behalf of Mdme. Post, setting forth her husband's illness, and praying that an armed force be sent to Staten Island for the protection of the rights of baron van der Capelle tho Ryssel, patroon of that place, and that another person be sent thither to take care of the property, &c.
Answer to the above. Nothing on the island worth preserving but the cattle; recommends the removal of these to Long Island; population only 6 or 7 persons; 'twould be folly to send a garrison for their protection; an armed force therefore refused; approve of Van Schelluyne as Mr. Van. der Capelle's agent.
Ordinance. Against smuggling, and imposing certain duties on exported furs and liquors.
Judgment affirmed in the above case.
Ordinance. Obliging all articles over 25 lbs. to be weighed at the weigh house.
Ordinance. Regulating the weigh house.
Order. Ensign Smith to proceed, with 12 or 16 soldiers, overland to the South river, and to report on state of affairs there.
Petition. Dirck van Schelluyne, agent of baron Van der Capelle, patroon of Staten Island, asking permission to engage some freemen to settle there, on condition of swearing allegiance to said patroon, &c.
Answer thereupon. Declaring said oaths inexpedient.
Order. That the excise shall be paid in stringed wampum, in bundles containing at least 25 or 30 guilders.
Index of entries in this volume relating to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam.
Register of the principal resolutions in this volume.
Register of ordinances and placards in this volume.
Scratch paper and endpapers of Volume 6.
Appointment. P. Wolpherts van Couwenhoven, city surveyor. [Copy of Volume 6:20]
Ordinance. Regulating the inspection of tobacco. [Copy of Volume 6:21]
Appointment. Commissioners to settle some difficulties in the English towns on Long Island, and to protest against encroachments at Oyster bay. [Copy of Volume 6:23a]
Resignation. William Verstius, and appointment of Harmen van Hoboocken as schoolmaster and clerk of the church of New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:23b]
Cancelled document
Re-enactment of the aforesaid ordinance. [Copy of Volume 6:22]
Minute. The appearance before the council of a committee of the loyal inhabitants of Gravesend, requesting that the election of their magistrates be postponed until the return of the director-general. [Copy of Volume 6:24]
Order. On a petition of Louris Heyn for remission of duties. [Copy of Volume 6:26b]
Order. On a petition of the court at Breuckelen, for leave to send in a nomination for magistrates; that they report the names of the most respectable persons in their village. [Copy of Volume 6:27a]
Order. To send a copy of the same to Midwout and Amesfoort. [Copy of Volume 6:27b]
Order. On a petition of Joannes de Decker, for employment; appointed notary public. [Copy of Volume 6:27c]
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort. [Copy of Volume 6:29a]
Order. Cornelis Schut to remove salt from the City Hall, which is granted to the common council. [Copy of Volume 6:29b]
Appointment. Fire wardens for the city of New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:31a]
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Flushing. [Copy of Volume 6:34a]
Order. Confiscating certain wines and brandies belonging to Lourens Heyn. [Copy of Volume 6:34b]
Order. Requiring Cornelis Martense to prove that the duties have been paid on certain liquors seized and deposited in the public store. [Copy of Volume 6:34c]
Order. On motion of the fiscal to subject Hans Breyer, accused of robbery, to torture, in order that he may confess. [Copy of Volume 6:35]
Proceedings in appeal. Allard Anthony, agent of Jacob Jansen Huys, vs. Peter Rudolphus. [Copy of Volume 6:37a]
Order. Allowing Harry Brasier, who left in the time of the troubles, to trade and sell his property in New Amsterdam, but not to be domiciliated. [Copy of Volume 6:37b]
Petition. David Provoost, clerk to the courts of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort, for some allowance for his trouble. [Copy of Volume 6:37c]
Order. Establishing a tariff of fees to be received by said officer. [Copy of Volume 6:38a]
Order. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Gregory Dexter for land for himself and a few English families. [Copy of Volume 6:38b]
Hue and cry. For the arrest of three thieves who broke out of Fort Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:39a]
Summons. The above three thieves to make their appearance at Fort Amsterdam before the third beating of the drum, on pain of having their names affixed to the gallows. [Copy of Volume 6:39b]
Minute. Of the application of the deaconry for an order to Abraham Rycken to reopen a road leading to the Poor's farm, and for the grant of an island opposite it, called Huelicken, or Borger Jorisen's island; commissioners to be sent to examine the road; the island already granted. [Copy of Volume 6:50]
Attachment. Issued against the person and property of Joseph Fowler, of Mespath, at the suit of Thomas Wandel. [Copy of Volume 6:51]
Order. On a petition of the tobacco inspectors, praying that all tobacco be subject to inspection; inspection of Virginia tobacco optional. [Copy of Volume 6:52a]
Order. On a petition of Gysbert Opdyck, praying that an attachment, which he made on goods of Edward Hicby, be declared valid; must prove that he appealed in time, and that copy of the judgment, &c., was refused him. [Copy of Volume 6:52b]
Order. On a petition of Peter Ryverding, clerk of the court at Fort Orange, allowing him part of his salary. [Copy of Volume 6:53b]
Order. On a petition of Jan Hendricksen Steelman, praying a patent for a piece of land in Mespath, purchased by him from Francis Douthey; referred to a judgment against Douthey of 18th April, 1647. [Copy of Volume 6:53a]
Order. Referring to the city authorities a petition for enlarging the city gate at the East river, New Amsterdam, so as to permit the passage of a cart, and for repairing the road. [Copy of Volume 6:54a]
Order. On a petition of the magistrates of Midwout and Amesfoort, setting forth that they had built a house, and fenced a piece of land, for their minister, and praying a license to solicit subscriptions from the public; postponed. [Copy of Volume 6:54b]
Commission. From the court at Fort Orange, &c., to three of the magistrates, to make certain representations to the council. [Copy of Volume 6:55]
Instructions. To the aforesaid deputies. [Copy of Volume 6:56]
Resolution. To appoint a commissary at Fort Orange, vice Dyckman. [Copy of Volume 6:57]
Notice. To Lady Moody and the inhabitants of Gravesend, to send in a nomination for magistrates. [Copy of Volume 6:58]
Order. On the representation of the delegates from Fort Orange and Beverwyck; allowed to farm the excise; to publish an ordinance against bosloopers, or runners among the Indians. [Copy of Volume 6:60]
Appointment. Jan de Decker to be presiding commissary at Fort Orange, &c. [Copy of Volume 6:59]
Proceedings in case of Allard Antony against Pieter Rudophus. [Copy of Volume 6:61a]
Minute. That director Stuyvesant submitted a report in council of his transactions in Curaçao and the Caribbee islands; report ordered deposited in the secretary's office; minute of the date of director Stuyvesant's departure for and return from the West Indies. [Copy of Volume 6:61b]
Proceedings in case of Allard Antony against Pieter Rudophus. [Copy of Volume 6:62a]
Minute. Of the attendance on the council of William Bount (Bowne), with the sheriff and two other inhabitants of Gravesend, stating his disapproval of previous acts of the authorities of that place in regard to the election of magistrates, and pledging himself to abide by the patent. [Copy of Volume 6:62]
Letter. Lady Deborah Moody, and John Tilton, clerk, to director Stuyvesant, with the names of town officers of Gravesend, for his approbation. [Copy of Volume 6:63a]
Confirmation and qualification of the above town officers. [Copy of Volume 6:63b]
Remonstrance. Of the Dutch inhabitants of Gravesend, praying that the above town officers may not be confirmed, for reasons set forth at length. [Copy of Volume 6:64]
Examination. Peter Jansen, on a charge of committing a severe assault on his wife, with her evidence and the order in the case. [Copy of Volume 6:69]
Order. Paul Heymans, to prepare to leave with his family for Fatherland. [Copy of Volume 6:70a]
Minute. Of the salary allowed to the sheriff of Gravesend. [Copy of Volume 6:66]
Approval of the ordinance enacted at Fort Orange against runners who follow Indians in the woods to secure their furs. [Copy of Volume 6:67a]
Order. The fiscal to prosecute sundry tavern keepers at Fort Orange, who refused to allow their liquors to be gauged. [Copy of Volume 6:67b]
Proceedings against George Baxter and James Hubbard, prisoners. [Copy of Volume 6:68a]
Order. On a petition of Abraham de Lucena and others, praying for a grant of land for a Jewish burying ground in New Amsterdam; no need of it yet. [Copy of Volume 6:68b]
Ordinance. Imposing a duty of ten per cent ad valorem, on every negro exported from New Netherlands. [Copy of Volume 6:70b]
Order. Sheriff Provoost to inquire of the principal people in his district, whether they are satisfied with the rev. Mr. Polhemus, and what they intend to contribute towards his support, and to report. [Copy of Volume 6:71a]
Order. The petition of Paul Heymans, praying for the release of his wife from prison; she is to he confined to her husband's house. [Copy of Volume 6:71b]
Order. Granting Abraham Martensen Clock, miller, a building lot on Manhattan Island. [Copy of Volume 6:72a]
Order on a petition of Harmen van Hobooken, chorister, in relation to his salary. [Copy of Volume 6:72b]
Order. Refusing a writ of appeal in the case of Jan Hendricksen Steelman vs. Thomas Saul, from a judgment at the court of Flushing, dated 5th August, 1654, on the ground that the motion is too late. [Copy of Volume 6:73a]
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange and Beverwyck for the ensuing year. [Copy of Volume 6:73b]
Message. Director Stuyvesant (sick) to the council empowering them with capt. De Coninck of the Ballance, to do whatever is necessary to promote the present expedition (against the Swedes). [Copy of Volume 6:74a]
Resolution. To retain, for particular reasons, letters addressed by the directors in Holland, to the several courts and colonies in New Netherland, except those to the magistrates of the city of New Amsterdam and Staten Island. [Copy of Volume 6:74b]
Order on the petition of Cornelis Martensen for restitution of wine. [Copy of Volume 6:75a]
Proclamation. Appointing Wednesday 25th inst., a day of fasting and prayer, to invoke the blessings of Almighty God on the expedition against the Swedes. [Copy of Volume 6:75b]
Call for volunteers for the said expedition. [Copy of Volume 6:78]
Resolution to impress ships in the harbor for the above expedition. [Copy of Volume 6:79a]
Appointment. Foppe Jansen to be commissary to the above expedition. [Copy of Volume 6:79b]
Order. Petition of Edward Scharburch, praying leave to sail with some negroes to Virginia, granted, provided he give security that he will not enter the South river (Delaware) during the voyage (see vol. 3, p. 135). [Copy of Volume 6:80a]
Order. Captain Anna Douwes, of the ship Love, to accompany the above expedition with his vessel. [Copy of Volume 6:80b]
Order. The captains of the several vessels in the harbor of New Amsterdam, to furnish two men from each ship, and whatever provisions and ammunition they have, also not to sail until the return of the present expedition from the South river. [Copy of Volume 6:80c]
Warrant. To impress the above seamen, &c. [Copy of Volume 6:81]
Order. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Allard Anthony praying return of some confiscated goods. [Copy of Volume 6:82]
Order. To enroll into the militia companies of New Amsterdam, all persons who live by sailing sloops up and down the river and have no fixed place of residence. [Copy of Volume 6:83a]
Appointment. Wessel Gerritsen and Pieter Lourissen to be pilots to the above expedition. [Copy of Volume 6:83b]
Resolution. Jews to be exempt from military service, on paying a commutation fee, as the citizens have a great aversion to serve with them. [Copy of Volume 6:84]
Order. Ships New Amsterdam, Brindled Cow, and Beaver, to send two men each on board the Ballance man-of-war. [Copy of Volume 6:85a]
Charter. Of three sloops, to accompany the expedition against the Swedes. [Copy of Volume 6:85b]
Charter. Of the French privateer L'esperance, for the above expedition. [Copy of Volume 6:85c]
Order. On the petition of Jannetje Melyn, permitting the removal of her husband from the prison to a more comfortable place, on giving bail that he will not abscond. [Copy of Volume 6:86]
Note. To Thomas Willet, for 1,500 guilders wampum, payable in merchandise or beaver. [Copy of Volume 6:87a]
Minute. That the above sum was borrowed by the director-general, on his personal security, for the public service and is to be repaid by the company. [Copy of Volume 6:87b]
Resolution. To adjoin burgomasters Anthony and Cregier to the council, during the director's absence. [Copy of Volume 6:87c]
Letter. Jacobus van Curler and other Dutch settlers, to the director and council, stating that they are threatened by the Indians, and asking assistance (inclosing). [Copy of Volume 6:88]
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Letter. Thomas Wheeler (to the English settlers at Gravesend), advising them of an intended attack by the Indians on the Dutch settled in the English towns on Long Island and New England, whom he advises to remove to their own countrymen for safety. [Copy of Volume 6:90]
Affidavit. Joseph Safford and Thomas Read, of Mespachts kill, that they had been informed by Joseph Fowler, Goodman Beets, Samuel Touw, and his son William, that people from Gravesend had been to Westchester, where they learned the unfriendly feelings of the Indians towards the Dutch. [Copy of Volume 6:91]
Minute and votes of the council on the action to be taken on the above letter. [Copy of Volume 6:92]
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Gravesend, requesting them to send two of their number to consult on the contents of lieut. Wheeler's letter. [Copy of Volume 6:94]
Minute. Of the attendance of Messrs. Wilkins and Bowne, of Gravesend, on the council. [Copy of Volume 6:95a]
Ordinance. Against stealing fences. [Copy of Volume 6:95b]
Resolution. Forbidding the sailing of the vessels in port until the arrival of the Ballance man-of-war, and the departure of any passengers able to bear arms, until the present crisis is passed. [Copy of Volume 6:96]
Resolution. Empowering the burgomasters of New Amsterdam to collect money, and, if necessary, make an assessment, to defray the expenses of the public works of the city, and also, at a proper time, to impose a tax on lots, houses, and real estate, for like purpose. [Copy of Volume 6:97]
Minute. Of the attendance on the council of Jacob van Curler and Jacob Sulliakes, with the magistrates of Gravesend, who are assured of being assisted in case of necessity. [Copy of Volume 6:99a]
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to capt. Brian Nuton, of Amesfoort, and serjt. Velthuysen, of Midwout, warning them to be on their guard against Indians who have been seen prowling about Hellgate. [Copy of Volume 6:99b]
Minute. Of the appearance before the council of Stephen Necker, who had been taken prisoner with 5 others, by Indians, and is sent to demand a ransom. [Copy of Volume 6:100]
Minute. Of a message brought from the Indians at Paulus Hook, to the effect that all the prisoners will be restored in two days. [Copy of Volume 6:101a]
Resolution. Not to pay the ransom demanded by the Indians, the same being considered excessive; 73 Christians still in the hands of the Indians. [Copy of Volume 6:101b]
Court proceedings. Samuel Mahee vs. Messrs. Gildersleeve and Washburne, action of damages; plaintiff and Mr. Leveret having some misunderstanding, the matter was referred to arbitration; defendants, being two of the arbitrators, took their oaths that the difficulty had been disposed of, which it is now alleged was not the case, therefore plaintiff claims £200 stg. damage. [Copy of Volume 6:102]
Ordinance. Against persons going into the country, unless in large bodies. [Copy of Volume 6:103]
Order. Authorizing the burgomasters of New Amsterdam to collect moneys subscribed for the public works, and, in case of nonpayment, to levy the same by execution. [Copy of Volume 6:104a]
Order. Requiring each farmer in Amesfoort and the Bay to keep one man properly armed for duty in that quarter, and to board two of the soldiers sent thither for the protection of the settlers. [Copy of Volume 6:104b]
Letter. Director and council to capt. Post, ordering him to Inquire of Pennekeck, Oratany, and other chiefs, what they propose to do about the prisoners in their hands. [Copy of Volume 6:105a]
Letter. Magistrates to the director, &c., informing them that the Midwout settlers had resolved to reside near each other, and requesting that said village be laid out. [Copy of Volume 6:105b]
Order. Approving a plot of the above proposed village of Midwout (Flatbush), except that 5 or 6 lots are reserved for public buildings, viz., the houses of the sheriff, minister, town clerk, schoolmaster, tavern, and court house. [Copy of Volume 6:107a]
Ordinance. Forbidding all persons going across the river, or communicating with the Indians, without a pass; or collecting in crowds on the shore, on the departure or arrival of the director's boat to negotiate with the Indians, or on the arrival of any Indians in town. [Copy of Volume 6:107b]
Minute. Of the return of 14 Christians (men, women and children) by Pennekeck, chief of Achkinkeshacky, and of presents made him in consequence. [Copy of Volume 6:108]
Instructions. To capt. Adriaen Post to obtain the release of the Christians still in the hands of the Indians; release of a Wappingh, and of an Esopus or Waerinnewaugh Indian. [Copy of Volume 6:109]
Resolution. Again refusing permits to passengers to leave for Holland, until the ship New Amsterdam is ready to sail. [Copy of Volume 6:111]
Protest. Against the further detention of the galiot Hope, lately impressed for the expedition against the Swedes. [Copy of Volume 6:112a]
Answer. To the above protest. [Copy of Volume 6:112b]
Petition. The burgomasters, soliciting the appointment of proper persons to act as orphan masters in New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:113]
Appointment. Of orphan masters for New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:114a]
Order. On the petition of Allard Anthony, praying restitution of some property confiscated in 1650, in the ship New Netherland's Fortune; claim allowed, but payment postponed. [Copy of Volume 6:114b]
Letter. Jacob van Curler, Anthony Jansen, and other Dutch inhabitants, to director Stuyvesant, praying protection against the Indians; twenty men sent to them. [Copy of Volume 6:115a]
Minute. Declining to comply with the petition of sundry merchants, for leave to sail for Fatherland. [Copy of Volume 6:115b]
Protest. Of the skippers of the Bear and Brindled Cow, for detention of their ships, and answer. [Copy of Volume 6:116a]
Message. Of the Indians, sent by Claes Jansen Ruyter and Peter Wolphertsen, with some prisoners, and answer thereto. [Copy of Volume 6:116b]
Release of the French galiot Sparrowhawk from seizure. [Copy of Volume 6:118]
Petition. For the release of Nicolaes Boot's wife, arrested for scolding; granted, her husband giving security for her good behavior. [Copy of Volume 6:117a]
Petition. Adriaen Blommaert for a writ of appeal from a judgment pronounced by the court of New Amsterdam in favor of John la Montagne, jun. [Copy of Volume 6:117b]
Propositions. Submitted by the director-general to the council, as to the expediency of declaring war against the Indians, the raising of funds for the support of the military, and the redemption of the prisoners yet remaining in the hands of the enemy. [Copy of Volume 6:149]
Opinion. The director-general on the above. [Copy of Volume 6:151]
Answer. Councillor De Sille to the above. [Copy of Volume 6:160]
Advice. Councillor La Montagne on the above. [Copy of Volume 6:162]
Advice. Fiscal Van Tienhoven on the above. [Copy of Volume 6:165]
Ordinance. Fixing the price of good New Netherland beer. [Copy of Volume 6:175a]
Appointment. Jacob Kip, to be vendue master to the court of orphan masters. [Copy of Volume 6:175b]
Petition. Abraham de Lucena and other Jews, for leave to trade at the South river and Fort Orange, with votes of the several members of the council thereupon. [Copy of Volume 6:176]
Order. Permitting the above persons to despatch one or two persons to the South river to dispose of goods sent there. [Copy of Volume 6:177a]
Application. Serjeant Nicholas Langevelthuysen, for the restitution of a chest in the possession of Dirck Smith's wife; referred to the fiscal. [Copy of Volume 6:177b]
Order. For the removal of George Baxter from his present cold prison to the detention room in the city hall, New Amsterdam, on giving security (see vol. 3, p. 139). [Copy of Volume 6:178a]
Condition on which the tavern-keepers' excise is to be let for the ensuing year. [Copy of Volume 6:178b]
Oath. Taken by Israel Bensen Valck, as provost marshal. [Copy of Volume 6:179b]
Commission. Israel Bensen Valck, to be provost marshal. [Copy of Volume 6:180]
Discharge. Of several soldiers who have taken up farms and settled in the country. [Copy of Volume 6:181]
Order. On a remonstrance of the brewers of New Amsterdam, complaining of the price at which they are obliged to sell beer; price advanced. [Copy of Volume 6:182]
Order. On a representation of the tavern-keepers of New Amsterdam, fixing the rate at which they are to sell liquors. [Copy of Volume 6:183]
Ordinance. Increasing the tavern-keepers' excise throughout the province. [Copy of Volume 6:173]
Instruction. To Jan Paul Jacquet, vice-director at the South river. [Copy of Volume 6:185]
Oath. Taken by vice-director Jacquet. [Copy of Volume 6:190]
Order. Dirck Smith, provisional commander on the South river, to appear before the council. [Copy of Volume 6:184a]
Clearance. To Isaac Allerton, for the ship Charles, Greenfield Lerben, commander, to sail to the Curaçao islands for salt or horses (see vol. 3, p 139). [Copy of Volume 6:184b]
Petition. Jacob Kip, attorney of Johannis la Montagne, jun., praying the dismissal of an appeal lodged by Adriaen Blommert, as six weeks have elapsed without giving notice of such appeal to the respondent. [Copy of Volume 6:191]
Order. Dismissing said appeal, and affirming judgment of the court of burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:193a]
Order. Allard Anthony to satisfy a judgment obtained against him by Maria Verplanck's son (Geleyn), or to appeal. [Copy of Volume 6:193b]
Minute. Of the seizure of tobacco shipped by Jacob Cohen without a permit, and on which the duties have not been paid. [Copy of Volume 6:194]
Complaint. Fiscal van Tienhoven against the ship New Amsterdam, for smuggling. [Copy of Volume 6:195]
Proceedings in a suit between Jacob Jansz Huys and Pieter Rudolphus. [Copy of Volume 6:196]
Petition. Salvador Dandradi, a Jewish merchant, setting forth that a he had purchased a house in New Amsterdam, at public auction, and praying a deed thereof, as he is ready to pay the purchase-money. [Copy of Volume 6:197]
Minute of council thereupon. Prayer of the petitioner refused. [Copy of Volume 6:198a]
Complaint. Fiscal against Jacob Cohen for smuggling, praying the confiscation of certain tobacco. [Copy of Volume 6:198c]
Order. For the sale of said tobacco, on the defendant giving security for such judgment as may be awarded. [Copy of Volume 6:199]
Appointment. Stoffel Michielse to be town crier, or bellman. [Copy of Volume 6:200a]
Discharge. Hans Petersen from prison, on his personal security. [Copy of Volume 6:200b]
Discharge. Of Mattheus de Vos, a soldier. [Copy of Volume 6:204]
Petition. Brian Nuton to the directors of the W. I. Company at Amsterdam, praying permission to return to New Netherland, and to be continued in his office. [Copy of Volume 6:205]
Order. Referring to arbitration a suit between Allard Anthony and Geleyn Verplanck his apprentice. [Copy of Volume 6:206]
Ordinance. Against firing guns on New Year's and May days; planting May poles; beating drums in public, and selling liquors on those occasions. [Copy of Volume 6:207a]
Letter. Secretary Van Ruyven, to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, with copy of the above ordinance. [Copy of Volume 6:207b]
Order. For the punishment of a boy and girl (orphans from Amsterdam) in the service of Pieter van Couwenhoven, for dishonesty. [Copy of Volume 6:213a]
Notice of appeal. From a judgment of the court of Flushing, in a case of Pidgeon vs. Taelman. [Copy of Volume 6:213b]
Order for the issuing of a writ of appeal; Peter Dircksen Waterhond vs. David Ferera, on depositing 12 guilders with the provincial secretary. [Copy of Volume 6:214]
Writ of appeal in the above case. [Copy of Volume 6:215]
Order on a petition of the clergy against conventicles and unqualified preachers, and for a proper person to give lectures in Middelburgh (Newtown) L. I. [Copy of Volume 6:216]
Petition. Rev. Messrs. Megapolensis and Drisius above referred to; request a person be appointed to supply the vacancy caused by the absence of rev. Mr. Moore. [Copy of Volume 6:217a]
Further order in the case of Anthony vs. Verplanck. [Copy of Volume 6:217b]
Order. On a petition of Teunis Craay, requesting permission to convey his house and lot to Salvador Dandrada, a Jew, the same having been purchased by him, or that the director and council would take the property, by virtue of their right of pre-emption, and pay the stipulated price for it; referred to minute of Dec. 23 (supra, p. 198). [Copy of Volume 6:218]
Order. Granting Johannes Provoost an increase of salary. [Copy of Volume 6:219a]
Petition. [Peter Taelman] of Middelborgh (Newtown), L. I., for a writ of appeal from a judgment of the court of Flushing, in favor of William Pidgeon; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:219b]
Petition. Hon. Nicasius de Sille, for his pay, while acting as captain-lieutenant in Brian Nuton's place. [Copy of Volume 6:220]
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition. [Copy of Volume 6:221]
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the privilege of nominating their successors; (with) order granting the prayer of the above petition. [Copy of Volume 6:223]
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens aforesaid, requesting approval of the fees imposed by them for sealing weights and measures; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:224]
Order. On the petition of Claes Pietersen, smith, for remuneration of services. [Copy of Volume 6:225]
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [Copy of Volume 6:226a]
Ordinance. For the formation of villages, and against straw roofs and wooden chimneys. [Copy of Volume 6:226b]
Ordinance. Establishing an excise on slaughtered cattle. [Copy of Volume 6:229]
Answer. Peter Dircksen Waterhond, skipper of the ship New Amsterdam, to the complaint of the fiscal for smuggling. [Copy of Volume 6:201]
Questions. Submitted by the director-general to the council on export duties, conventicles, slaughtering cattle, farming the weigh-house, villages, excluding Indians from the settlements, militia musters and wampum; with answers. [Copy of Volume 6:236]
Judgment. Affirming the decision of the court of Flushing, in the case of Peter Taelman, appellant, vs. William Pidgeon, respondent. [Copy of Volume 6:237]
Judgment. In the case of Peter Dircksen Waterhond, appellant, vs. David Ferrara, respondent; decision of the city court annulled and a new trial ordered. [Copy of Volume 6:238]
Petition. Lourens Jansen, for payment of a debt due him by George Baxter. [Copy of Volume 6:239]
Order on the above; petitioner to file his claim with proofs, as Baxter has run away. [Copy of Volume 6:240]
Decision on the appeal of Jacob Jansz Huysz. [Copy of Volume 6:241a]
Recommendation of the arbitrators in the case of Jacob Jansz Huys vs. Pieter Rudolphus. [Copy of Volume 6:241b]
Petition. Schout, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam on the subject of their salaries. [Copy of Volume 6:242]
Order to serve plaintiff with copy of rejoinder in the case of the fiscal vs. Peter Dircksen Waterhond. [Copy of Volume 6:244b]
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [Copy of Volume 6:244a]
Appointment. Dirck Crynen to be provoost marshal. [Copy of Volume 6:244c]
Appointment. Peter Tonneman to be sheriff and clerk of the district of Breuckelen. [Copy of Volume 6:245]
Complaint. Magistrates of Middelburgh against Peter Taelman, for removing tobacco attached by order of the court at Flushing; order thereupon. [Copy of Volume 6:246a]
Order. Authorizing Jan Teunissen, carpenter, to save the Swedish yacht Union, on shore outside Sandy Hook. [Copy of Volume 6:246b]
Indictment. John Smith, an Englishman, of Middelborgh, for killing hogs, and for obtaining goods under false pretenses. [Copy of Volume 6:247]
Votes of the members of the council and magistrates of Middelborgh on the punishment to be awarded in the above case. [Copy of Volume 6:249]
Order of the magistrates of Middelborgh respecting the disposal of the estate of John Gray, a fugitive from justice (see vol. 5, p. 330). [Copy of Volume 6:251a]
Sentence. John Smith, of Middelborgh, to be whipped, branded and banished. [Copy of Volume 6:251b]
Paper read by director Stuyvesant to the council, containing information furnished to Mr. Wyles, schoolmaster at Onckeway, by an Indian in the employ of Van der Donck, on the causes of late difficulties with the Indians, with Mr. W's opinion of the feeling in New England towards the Dutch, &c., and asking advice thereupon. [Copy of Volume 6:253]
Advice of the council thereupon; to remove the settlers on Staten Island to New Utrecht, and in case of refusal, to send the soldiers back to that island. [Copy of Volume 6:256]
Ordinance. Forbidding the exportation of peltries before entering the same. [Copy of Volume 6:257]
Proclamation. Appointing the 1st of March to be observed as a day of general fasting and prayer. [Copy of Volume 6:258]
Ordinance. Against conventicles. [Copy of Volume 6:260]
Warrant. The fiscal to hold a court on board the Ballance man-of-war for the trial of William Æton, an Englishman, accused of theft. [Copy of Volume 6:263a]
Petition. The burgomasters, as treasurers of the New Amsterdam, for power to collect the assessment made for the repair of the public works. [Copy of Volume 6:263b]
Answer. Referring the petitioners to the resolution of 11th October last, which gives them the power prayed for. [Copy of Volume 6:264]
Nomination of burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the ensuing year [Copy of Volume 6:265]
Advice of the director-general and council on the above. [Copy of Volume 6:266]
Appointment. Burgomasters and schepens for the ensuing year. [Copy of Volume 6:268a]
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Petition. Michiel Jansen for a lot in the city, all his property having been lately destroyed by the Indians. [Copy of Volume 6:269]
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition. [Copy of Volume 6:270a]
Votes of the director and council, in the case of Allard Anthony, appellant vs. Abraham Planck, guardian of his son Gelyn Verplanck, respondent. [Copy of Volume 6:270b]
Judgment in the above case; decision of the court of burgomasters and schepens reversed, and young Verplanck ordered to serve out his time. [Copy of Volume 6:276]
Petition. Magistrates of Midwout and Amesfoort praying authority to take up a collection in Breuckelen and adjoining towns for the support of their minister; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:278b]
Petition. Surgeon Varrevanger to be allowed expenses incurred in the repair of the company's house occupied by him; referred for examination to a committee. [Copy of Volume 6:279]
Proceedings in the case of the fiscal vs. Adrian Blommert, for altering marks on brandy in ship N. Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:280a]
Proceedings in the suit between Egbert van Borsum and Warnaer Wessels [Copy of Volume 6:280b]
Petition. Serjt. Luycas Dircksen, for his discharge, and for leave to settle at the South river; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:281a]
Petition. Serjt. Jacob Luby, for his discharge, and leave to settle at Arnhem, where he has land; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:281b]
Order. On a remonstrance of Michiel Jansen, setting forth that Borger Jorisen claimed the lot lately granted him; that he have a lot between the old church and the gracht, in New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:282]
Order. Granting Claes Jansen, baker and two others, lots adjoining the preceding. [Copy of Volume 6:283]
Petition. Nicolas Barnard, for leave to take possession of goods on board The Flower of Gelder, belonging to one Jacques la Moth; granted, on giving security. [Copy of Volume 6:284]
Order. Granting the Jews of New Amsterdam a burying place outside the city. [Copy of Volume 6:285]
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Egbert van Borsum, for violation of the excise laws. [Copy of Volume 6:286a]
Propositions. Submitted to the council by director Stuyvesant, urging the providing of ways and means for the support of the government, balancing the public accounts, and the concentration of the settlers in villages. [Copy of Volume 6:286b]
Answer. Councillor De Sille thereto. [Copy of Volume 6:290]
Advice. Councillor La Montagne thereupon. [Copy of Volume 6:291]
Approval. By the director and council, of the plot, or plan, of the village of Midwout, and order to build accordingly. [Copy of Volume 6:296]
Report of the committee on the repairs done to the company's house by surgeon Varrevanger, and order to the bookkeeper to allow said account. [Copy of Volume 6:297]
Proccedings in a suit between Jacobus Schellinger and Adriaen Post [Copy of Volume 6:298a]
Petition. Bartel Maneken, a soldier, for his discharge; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:298b]
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, praying that the rev. Mr. Polhemus preach alternately there and at Midwout; granted, weather permitting. [Copy of Volume 6:299]
Proceedings in the case of the fiscal vs. Adrian Blommert, for altering marks on brandy in ship N. Amsterdam.
Petition. Burgomasters, to be relieved of the duties of orphan masters of New Amsterdam, and to have persons appointed to fill that office; appointment. [Copy of Volume 6:300a]
Minutes of council. Respecting the lately made survey of the city of New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:300b]
Advice. Director-general and councillor De Sille thereupon. [Copy of Volume 6:301]
Advice. Fiscal Van Tienhoven thereupon. [Copy of Volume 6:302a]
Confirmation and approval of the survey and plot map of New Amsterdam, according to which the streets are staked out. [Copy of Volume 6:302b]
Order. Granting Bartel Manneken leave to sail in the ship New Amsterdam for Holland. [Copy of Volume 6:303]
Order granting Barent Arense leave to return to the Netherlands [Copy of Volume 6:304a]
Recommendations on the suit between Warnaer Wessels and Egbert van Borsum. [Copy of Volume 6:304b]
Order on the foregoing suit between Warnaer Wessels and Egbert van Borsum [Copy of Volume 6:305]
Indictment. Thomas Gridy, of Gravesend, for driving off George Baxter's cattle, then under seizure. [Copy of Volume 6:306]
Sentence. Of the above Gridy, "aged 70 years," to be banished the province for 12 years, with costs. [Copy of Volume 6:307]
Appointment. Jan Peecq, to be broker to the merchants of New Amsterdam, "as he speaks Dutch and English." [Copy of Volume 6:308a]
Petition. Martin Cregier, for leave to build on his lot. [Copy of Volume 6:308b]
Order on a petition of Gelyn Verplanck; he is allowed to remove his things from Mr. Anthony's, on giving security to render an account of his cash. [Copy of Volume 6:309a]
Order. Adriaen Keyser to pay Adriaen Dircksen Coen's account against the privateer La Garce. [Copy of Volume 6:309b]
Petition of Adriaen Blommert concerning misuse of shipping marks. [Copy of Volume 6:310a]
Decision on petition of Adriaen Blommert. [Copy of Volume 6:310b]
Proceedings. In the case of Jacob Schellinger vs. Adriaen Post, agent of baron van der Capelle, for payment of a note; continued. [Copy of Volume 6:311b]
Appointment. Nicasius de Sille and Govert Loockermans, to be kerck masters. [Copy of Volume 6:312a]
Discharge. Evert Dircksen van der As, a soldier. [Copy of Volume 6:312b]
Proceedings. In the slander case of Eldert Bruinsen, a soldier, vs Nicolaes Lange, Serjeant. [Copy of Volume 6:312c]
Judgment. For plaintiffs in case of Jan Rutgersen vs. Andries Louvensen; action of debt. [Copy of Volume 6:313a]
Proposals. Submitted to the council by director Stuyvesant, on the subject of ways and means; the public accounts; establishment of villages and the state of affairs with the Indians (see Volume 6:286). [Copy of Volume 6:313b]
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., requesting that an ordinance be issued regulating intercourse with the Indians, and that a guard patrol the streets during divine service. [Copy of Volume 6:315]
Order. On the above. [Copy of Volume 6:316]
Instructions. To captain de Coninck for the above expedition. [Copy of Volume 6:318b]
Proceedings in the case against Adriaen Blommert. [Copy of Volume 6:319]
Petition. Of divers soldiers, for their discharge. [Copy of Volume 6:320]
Petition. Abraham de Lucena, Jacob Cohen Henricque, Salvador Dandrada, Joseph Dacosta, David Frera, Jews, setting forth that they and others, their co-religionists, are assessed the same as other citizens, and praying that they may possess the same rights in matters of trade and in acquiring real estate, according to a grant made them 15th February, 1655. [Copy of Volume 6:321]
Answer to the above. Director and council await further instructions from Holland. [Copy of Volume 6:322]
Order. Respecting the prisoners captured at Westchester. [Copy of Volume 6:323a]
Petition of Joost van Beecq for a writ of appeal in a judgment in favor of Maria Verleth. [Copy of Volume 6:323b]
Petition. Allard Anthony, for payment of a bill of salt beef furnished by him. [Copy of Volume 6:324]
Order to the commissary to settle the above. [Copy of Volume 6:325a]
Petition. Abraham Verplanck, for a lot in lieu of one he had near the fort, and which has been appropriated for a square in New Amsterdam; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:326]
Proceedings in the case of Warnaer Wessels vs. Solomon Lachair, who is called on to say where he got a flask of Rosa solis he lately drank with some friends. [Copy of Volume 6:327a]
Order. On a petition of Jacob Stoffelsen, for payment of an account against the privateer La Garce; nothing can be done until the prize is condemned. [Copy of Volume 6:327b]
Order. The fiscal to sell a negro man and woman, the one being lazy and the other a thief. [Copy of Volume 6:327c]
Order. On a petition of Teunis Cray (about returning to Fatherland), who sold a house to a Jew, but the sale having been canceled, as Jews are not allowed to hold real estate, was obliged to sell it again at a less sum than he could have obtained at first, and now prays indemnity; to receive one-half the difference. [Copy of Volume 6:328]
Order. Captain De Coninck to charter the ship Ballance. [Copy of Volume 6:329a]
Application. The fiscal, recapitulating Pell's intrusion at Westchester, the arrest of some of the settlers, and requesting that notice to quit be served on the remaining intruders. [Copy of Volume 6:329b]
Order. To liberate the prisoners above mentioned, on taking an oath and signing an engagement to quit the above premises within six weeks. [Copy of Volume 6:330]
Order on a petition from the magistrates of Midwout, directing that the Sunday morning sermon shall be preached at that place, and the evening sermon, on alternate Sundays, at Breuckelen and Amesfoort. [Copy of Volume 6:331]
Notice. All parties interested to hand their claims against the government to the company's bookkeeper. [Copy of Volume 6:333a]
Judgment. In the case of David Ferrera vs. Peter Dircksen Waterhond, annulling the attachment issued against the plaintiff. [Copy of Volume 6:333b]
Petition. The skipper of the ship Flower of Gelder, praying to be allowed to proceed with the loading of his ship, and order to do so, provided he do not interfere with nor sail before the company's ship Ballance. [Copy of Volume 6:334]
Petition. Thomas Wheeler and 15 other settlers of Westchester, submitting themselves to the government of New Netherland, and asking certain privileges. [Copy of Volume 6:335b]
Grant. The above petitioners to reside at Vreedland, on taking the oath of allegiance, and to have the same privileges as Breuckelen, Midwout, and Amesfoort. [Copy of Volume 6:336a]
Commission. Thomas Wheeler, to be chief magistrate of Westchester (Vreedland). [Copy of Volume 6:335a]
Petition. Robert Jackson, Daniel Denton, and eleven others, of Heemstead, for a grant of a certain tract of land purchased by them from the Indians, "called Conorasset, lying from a river which divides it from Conarisee to the bounds of Heemstead" (Jamaica, L. I.). [Copy of Volume 6:336b]
Grant. Of the above petition on such freedoms and exemptions as the inhabitants of New Netherland generally possess to their lands, and election of magistrates on the footing and order in use in Middelburgh, Breuckelen, Midwout, and Amesfoort. [Copy of Volume 6:337]
Order. For the discharge of capt. Richard Panton, and 4 other Englishmen of Vreedland (Westchester), on condition that they leave the province, or give security for their good behavior. [Copy of Volume 6:338a]
Appointment. Sheriff and magistrates of Flushing. [Copy of Volume 6:338b]
Nomination and appointment. Sheriff and magistrates of Gravesend. [Copy of Volume 6:339a]
Nomination and appointment. Magistrates for Midwout and Amesfoort. [Copy of Volume 6:340b]
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen. [Copy of Volume 6:341a]
Permit. Joseph d'Acosta to send goods to the South river. [Copy of Volume 6:340a]
Letter. Robert Bassitt and others, to director and council, with nomination of a list of persons from which they request magistrates to be appointed (with). [Copy of Volume 6:341b]
Propositions that the inhabitans of freed land, Vreedland (Westchester), desire to have ratified and confirmed. [Copy of Volume 6:342]
Appointment. Magistrates for Vreedland (Westchester). [Copy of Volume 6:343]
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, for an order obliging proprietors of vacant lots to build thereon. [Copy of Volume 6:344]
Order. Accordingly, obliging all to build within six months. [Copy of Volume 6:345a]
Proceedings in a case of appeal of Joost van Beecq against Maria Varleth [Copy of Volume 6:346a]
Order on an application of Nicolaes Verleth for leave to remove the frame of a house from Hoboken to New Amsterdam; existing difficulties with the Indians render a compliance at present inexpedient. [Copy of Volume 6:347a]
Minute. Receipt of intelligence by Isaac Allerton's ketch, that a Swedish ship called the Mercury had arrived at the South river, (Delaware), and order thereupon not to allow the Swedes to land, but to request the commander to proceed with his vessel to the Manhattans. [Copy of Volume 6:347b]
Order. Vice-director at the South river to arrest Swen Scheute and Jacob Swenske and send them to the Manhattans, also to call on the Swedes at the aforesaid river to take the oath of allegiance and to send away such as had not already taken, or should now refuse to take it. [Copy of Volume 6:348]
Pass to the ship Mercury to come to New Amsterdam for supplies, and to proceed thence to Europe. [Copy of Volume 6:349]
Proceedings in a suit between Maria Verleth and Joost van Beeck. [Copy of Volume 6:350a]
Appointment. Magistrates for Middelborch (Newtown, L. I.). [Copy of Volume 6:350b]
Ordinance. Imposing certain duties on furs and liquors exported to other places than Holland. [Copy of Volume 6:351a]
Resolution to offer for sale the house and lot called The Old Church, situated on the East river, New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:351b]
Resolution to farm to the highest bidder the revenue to the weigh house, New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:352a]
Resolution to dispatch the Shark to Holland with the tobacco in store. [Copy of Volume 6:352b]
Order. Referring to arbitration a suit between Janneke Melyn vs. Adriaen Post, for cattle claimed by plaintiff. [Copy of Volume 6:352c]
Petition. Sara Joresey, first born Christian daughter in New Netherland, widow of the late Hans Hansen, for a piece of valley adjoining her farm in the Waale bocht, and exemption to her and her heirs from the payment of tenths and taxes; order granting her the usufruct, with others of the valley, and rejecting the rest of her prayer. [Copy of Volume 6:353]
Petition. Mattheus de Vos to be appointed a notary; granted. [Copy of Volume 6:354a]
Order. Referring to the fiscal the petition of Hans Jongh, tanner, for a supply of oil. [Copy of Volume 6:354b]
Order. Referring to commissioners a request of the town of Middelborgh, that certain hay valleys be divided between it and the village of Arnhem. [Copy of Volume 6:355a]
Indictment. Sander Toursen and his wife, for selling brandy to Indians of Mochgeyckkonck. [Copy of Volume 6:355b]
Sentence. The above parties to be banished and sent to Holland in the Ballance. [Copy of Volume 6:356]
Order. Allowing the village of Gravesend two cannon and ammunition for its defense, as it is now surrounded by pallisades. [Copy of Volume 6:357a]
Order. Appointing commissioners to settle accounts between John Gray, of Middelborgh, and his creditors. [Copy of Volume 6:357b]
Petition. Hendrick Huyghen, on behalf of a number of Swedes recently arrived at the South river, for leave to settle and trade there. [Copy of Volume 6:358]
Answer. Peremptorily ordering said Huyghen to depart with the ship Mercury and passengers from the South river. [Copy of Volume 6:360]
Order for a contribution in cloth from each of the merchants for the ransom of the poor prisoners in the hands of the Indians. [Copy of Volume 6:361a]
Minute. Appearance of Mr. Huyghen before the council, and of his consent to the Mercury and her passengers coming to New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 6:361b]
Order. Referring to arbitrators a difference in accounts between Cornelis Schut and Maria Verleth. [Copy of Volume 6:362a]
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange and the village of Beverwyck. [Copy of Volume 6:362b]
Dedimus potestatem to fiscal Van Tienhoven and secretary Van Ruyven, to swear in the sheriff of Flushing, and to let the excise there. [Copy of Volume 6:363a]
Complaint. Joost Van Beecq vs. Maria Verleth, for slander. [Copy of Volume 6:363b]
Summons. To Maria Verleth, to appear and answer the above complaint. [Copy of Volume 6:364a]
Order. Anthony Jansen from Salee to serve the magistrates of Gravesend with a copy of his complaint against them, and enjoining said magistrates from proceeding any further with the fencing and inclosing of petitioner's land. [Copy of Volume 6:364b]
Petition. Adriaen Post's wife, for a postponement of the suit between her husband, who is sick, and Jacob Schellinger, and that the soldiers may be allowed to remain for the present on Staten Island. [Copy of Volume 6:365a]
Order. To the soldiers who accompanied Mdme. Post from Staten Island, to return thither with her. [Copy of Volume 6:365b]
Return of service of Claes van Elsland, the court messenger, to the above order; the soldiers declared that they would not accompany the woman. [Copy of Volume 6:366a]
Discharge. Of Marcus Barentse from the company's service. [Copy of Volume 6:366b]
Discharge. Of Paulus Heymans from the public service. [Copy of Volume 6:366c]
Order on the petition of Lambert Lott, a discharged soldier, granting him a passage to Holland in the ship Ballance. [Copy of Volume 6:367]
Appointment. William Bogardus, to be clerk in the secretary's office. [Copy of Volume 6:368a]
Order. Cornelis van Brugge to rectify errors in Harmen Jacobsen's account. [Copy of Volume 6:368b]
Petition. Dirck van Schelluyne, for and on behalf of Mdme. Post, setting forth her husband's illness, and praying that an armed force be sent to Staten Island for the protection of the rights of baron van der Capelle tho Ryssel, patroon of that place, and that another person be sent thither to take care of the property, &c. [Copy of Volume 6:368c]
Answer to the above. Nothing on the island worth preserving but the cattle; recommends the removal of these to Long Island; population only 6 or 7 persons ; 'twould be folly to send a garrison for their protection; an armed force therefore refused; approve of Van Schelluyne as Mr. Van. der Capelle's agent. [Copy of Volume 6:369]
Proceedings in the case between Joost Van Beecq and Maria Verleth. [Copy of Volume 6:371a]
Ordinance. Against smuggling, and imposing certain duties on exported furs and liquors. [Copy of Volume 6:371b]
Ordinance. Obliging all articles over 25 lbs. to be weighed at the weigh house. [Copy of Volume 6:373]
Ordinance. Regulating the weigh house. [Copy of Volume 6:374]
Order. Ensign Smith to proceed, with 12 or 16 soldiers, overland to the South river, and to report on state of affairs there. [Copy of Volume 6:378]
Petition. Dirck van Schelluyne, agent of baron Van der Capelle, patroon of Staten Island, asking permission to engage some freemen to settle there, on condition of swearing allegiance to said patroon, &c. [Copy of Volume 6:379]
Answer thereupon. Declaring said oaths inexpedient. [Copy of Volume 6:380]
Order. That the excise shall be paid in stringed wampum, in bundles containing at least 25 or 30 guilders. [Copy of Volume 6:381]
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Envelope addressed to council of New Netherland
Opinions. Director and council, on receipt of intelligence from the South river that the Swedish ship Mercury had ran past fort Casimir, and landed goods near Matinnekonck. [Copy of Volume 8:1]
Commission. Hon. Nicasius de Sille and Cornelis Tienhoven to proceed to the South river and investigate affairs there. [Copy of Volume 8:5]
Bond. Hendrick Huygen, that he will demean himself peaceably and quietly at the South river, and submit to Dutch laws whilst there. [Copy of Volume 8:4]
Petition. Maria Varlet, widow of the late Johannis van Beecq, praying the annulment of a certain judgment obtained by Joost van Beecq against her, failing which, she protests, &c. [Copy of Volume 8:8]
Petition. Maria Varlet, widow of the late Johannis van Beecq, praying the annulment of a certain judgment obtained by Joost van Beecq against her, failing which, she protests, &c.
Order. For the arrest and imprisonment of Maria Verlett for contempt, in not answering complaint of Joost van Beecq (see vol. 6, pp. 363, 364). [Copy of Volume 8:10a]
Petition. Nicolas Boot & Co., for a clearance for the ship King David; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:10b]
Ordinance. Notifying in what specie certain duties are to be paid. [Copy of Volume 8:11]
Ordinance. Forbidding the lodging of Indians, at night, between the fort and the Fresh water, New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 8:12b]
Notice. All persons to settle their accounts with the company within 15 days, and not to pay or give credit to any one on the company's account except on proper authority. [Copy of Volume 8:12b]
Two declarations. Respecting the wounding of capt.-lieut. Brian Nuton, in New Amsterdam, by a sentinel, near the water port of the fort. [Copy of Volume 8:13]
Ordinance. Against making advances to soldiers on their clothes or accoutrements, or purchasing such articles. [Copy of Volume 8:14]
Ordinance of the court of Midwout and Amesfoort, obliging the proprietors of houses and lots in Midwout to furnish palisades for the defence of that village. [Copy of Volume 8:15]
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens, praying that a separate sheriff be appointed for the city of New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 8:17]
Petition. Merchants of New Amsterdam, praying that the duty on exported wine and beer be abolished. [Copy of Volume 8:18b]
Ordinance. To amend the ordinance imposing an excise on exported liquors. [Copy of Volume 8:20]
Order. Dismissing Cornelis and Adriaen van Tienhoven from their several offices. [Copy of Volume 8:21]
Minute. Certifying the freight Peter Rudolphus is to pay on each hogshead (of tobacco). [Copy of Volume 8:22]
Agreement. Between the director, &c., and Peter Rudolphus, whereby the latter is to deduct the amount of certain accounts from his bill of freight. [Copy of Volume 8:23a]
Petition. Augustyn Heerman and others, praying that they may be paid their share of a certain prize captured in 1650, by the privateer La Garce. [Copy of Volume 8:23b]
Answer. The vessel having been captured long after the conclusion of the peace, was not declared a prize. [Copy of Volume 8:24]
Protest. Johannes de Decker, commissary of Fort Orange, against Jan Baptist van Renselaer, director of Renselaerswyck, and certain tavern-keepers, for refusing to submit to his authority and the orders of the director and council. [Copy of Volume 8:25]
Answer. Mr. Van Renselaer to the above protest; will enter security for the payment of the excise claimed from the above tavern-keepers. [Copy of Volume 8:28]
Proceedings in the suit between Adriaen Post and Jacob Schellinger. [Copy of Volume 8:30a]
Summons. Hendrick the Swede, of Flushing, L. I., personally to appear before the director and council, to answer such complaint as may be made against him. [Copy of Volume 8:30b]
Resolution. Director and council to repair to Gravesend on the morrow, to decide the differences respecting the boundaries of that town. [Copy of Volume 8:31a]
Judgment for plaintiffs, in the above case of Anthony Jansen and Robert Pinoyer et al. vs. the town of Gravesend, for trespass; this decision recapitulates the bounds of the town. [Copy of Volume 8:31b]
Appointment. Nicasius de Sille, to be sheriff of New Amsterdam. [Copy of Volume 8:32]
Ordinance. For the payment of tenths. [Copy of Volume 8:34a]
Ordinance. For the better collection of duties on exports. [Copy of Volume 8:34b]
Remonstrance. Jan Baptist van Renselaer, director of the colonie of Renselaerswyck, against imposing an excise and collecting tenths in said colonie (with). [Copy of Volume 8:36]
Extract from the register of resolutions of Assembly the XIX. of the W. I. Company. [Copy of Volume 8:40]
Extract from the register of resolutions of the directors of the W. I. Company. [Copy of Volume 8:42a]
Summons. Kiliaen van Renselaer, patroon, to appear at the Hague, on the 21st inst., before a committee of the States-General appointed to investigate certain differences between the W. I. Company and the patroons of New Netherland. [Copy of Volume 8:42b]
Discharge. Kiliaen van Renselaer from appearing on the above day, and summons to attend on 14th inst. [Copy of Volume 8:44]
Answer. Director and council to the remonstrance of Jan Baptist van Renselaer. [Copy of Volume 8:45]
Petition. Frederick Barentsen, baker at fort Casimir, for an increase of pay; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:50]
Petition. Isaac de Foreest, weighmaster, for leave to sell a hogshead of tobacco retained for his fees; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:51]
Petition. Cornelis van Tienhoven, for repayment of advances made by him to the treasury, or for 1,000 guilders on account. [Copy of Volume 8:52]
Answer. Whenever petitioner furnishes particulars of his account and advances, action will be taken on his petition. [Copy of Volume 8:53]
Resolution. To give private notice to Jan Dircksen and his wife to quit the country in the first sailing ship, they being suspected of furnishing liquor to the Indians. [Copy of Volume 8:54]
Resolution. Not to execute the preceding resolution at present, but to hold it in suspension. [Copy of Volume 8:56a]
Ordinance. Renewing previous ordinances for the formation of villages, against admitting armed Indians into cities, villages, or houses, &c. [Copy of Volume 8:56b]
Instruction. Commissioners of the tenths to notify the farmers on Long island to commute, or to leave the tenths on the field. [Copy of Volume 8:57]
Order. Sheriff Tonneman to attach the lands and crops of certain farmers in Amesfoort, who refuse to pay their tenths, and to summon them before the council. [Copy of Volume 8:60a]
Petition. Hendrick Huygen, requesting to be informed what amount of duty he has to pay on the cargo of the ship Mercury, with answer. [Copy of Volume 8:60b]
Order on a petition of Cornelis van Tienhoven praying to be allowed back house rent and expenses incurred by him on a mission to Rhode Island. [Copy of Volume 8:61]
Order on a petition of Jacob Steendam for a piece of meadow at Aernhem; allowed to mow the common meadow land. [Copy of Volume 8:63a]
Order. The fiscal to arrest and prosecute Elbert Elbertsen and others who refuse to pay the tenths. [Copy of Volume 8:63b]
Complaint. The fiscal against Elbert Elbertsen and others refusing to pay the tenths. [Copy of Volume 8:64]
Answer. Elbert Elbertsen and others, prisoners, to the above complaint. [Copy of Volume 8:66]
Conclusion of the fiscal in the above case, demanding that the defendants be fined. [Copy of Volume 8:68a]
Bond. Elbert Elbertsen and others to reappear when called on. [Copy of Volume 8:68b]
Application of the fiscal for the confinement of two tavernkeepers from Fort Orange, until he prepare his complaint against them; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:69]
Report. Johan de Deckere, commissary at Fort Orange, on the answer of the court of Renselaerswyck, refusing to publish the placard concerning the tenths. [Copy of Volume 8:72]
Return. Johan de Deckere (aforesaid) to the order to summons Marcelis Jansen, farmer of the excise at Fort Orange, to account for said excise. [Copy of Volume 8:73a]
Report of commissioners on the bounds between the town of Gravesend and the lands of Anthony Jansen van Salee. [Copy of Volume 8:73b]
Order thereupon. Requiring Anthony Jansen from Salee, to run and mark the courses of his bounds. [Copy of Volume 8:75]
Order. Referring to the court of New Amsterdam an action; Petrus Stuyvesant vs. Janneke Heermans, for slander. [Copy of Volume 8:76a]
Complaint. The fiscal against Peter de Graeff, captain of a French privateer of Guadaloupe, who has arrived in port with a Spanish prize, demanding that said captain give security before he leave, to answer all claims that may be made against said prize. [Copy of Volume 8:76b]
Consent of Peter de Graeff to give the required security. [Copy of Volume 8:77]
Judgment in the above case. The prize to remain attached for a year and a day in the hands of Jean Perin, purchaser, to allow capt. De Graeff to prove the legality of his commission and the lawfulness of the prize. [Copy of Volume 8:78]
Commitment. Jan Peecq, tavernkeeper, and order for his prosecution. [Copy of Volume 8:80a]
Order. Referring to the fiscal a complaint against the captain at arms. [Copy of Volume 8:80b]
Resolution. To grant Jan Catjou, a soldier, a tract of escheated land for a farm. [Copy of Volume 8:81a]
Judgment for plaintiff in the case of Cornelis van Ruyven, vendue master vs. Nicholas Verleth, for the recovery of the price of two mares. [Copy of Volume 8:81b]
Petition. David Ferera, for a writ of appeal from a judgment pronounced by the city court; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:82]
Answer. Marcelis Jansen, late farmer of the excise at Fort Orange (see supra, p. 73), claiming indemnity for the losses he suffered, by reason of the non-enforcement of the excise ordinance there. [Copy of Volume 8:84]
Indictment. Michel Tadens, an inhabitant on Pearl street, New Amsterdam, for furnishing liquor to Indians. [Copy of Volume 8:85]
Plea and answer to the above indictment. [Copy of Volume 8:87a]
Action. Rose Joelé vs. François Soleil, for breach of promise; the bans had been published and parties then cohabited, but before any marriage ceremony had been performed; defendant refuses to fulfill his promise, on the ground of uncongeniality of temper; that plaintiff has a bad breath, and is capable of killing any man living with her, " as she has a white lung;" he would rather join the Indians than marry her. [Copy of Volume 8:87b]
Petition. David Ferara, a Jew, setting forth that it was not his intention to appeal from the judgment of the city court (see supra, p. 82), but only to ask for a remission or mitigation of the fine; prays to be released from prison. [Copy of Volume 8:90]
Motion. Of the fiscal for a writ of execution against Ferara, with costs. [Copy of Volume 8:91a]
Evidence. Of Dirck van Schelluyne, city marshal, in the case. [Copy of Volume 8:91b]
Answer to Ferara's petition: to be released from prison; the appeal to be prosecuted or the case to be submitted to arbitration. [Copy of Volume 8:92]
Complaint. Of the fiscal against Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, alias Appel, tavernkeeper of Renselaerswyck, for refusing to pay the excise. [Copy of Volume 8:94]
Answer. Of Adriaen Jansen Appel to the above complaint. [Copy of Volume 8:98]
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Order. To discharge Dirck Michielsen, a Fin, and Cornelis Martensen, a Swede, from confinement on a charge of giving beer to Indians, on the ground of their ignorance of the law. [Copy of Volume 8:101]
Minute. Arraignment of François Soleil, and his consent to marry Rose Jeelé, whereupon he is released from imprisonment. [Copy of Volume 8:102a]
Answer and plea of Michel Tadens to the complaint of the fiscal against him, for giving liquor to Indians. [Copy of Volume 8:102b]
Examination in council of ensign Dirck Smith, on a charge of having sold a gun to an Indian, "when the last strange Indians, called Sinnekens, were here." [Copy of Volume 8:104]
Order. For the commitment of said Smith. [Copy of Volume 8:105a]
Reply. Of the fiscal to the answer of Michel Tadens, supra. [Copy of Volume 8:105b]
Evidence. Of the Indian to whom Michel Tadens sold the brandy, and said Tadens' plea in abatement. [Copy of Volume 8:106a]
Complaint of bookkeeper Van Brugge, that he cannot close his accounts for want of the receiver's books. [Copy of Volume 8:106b]
Letter. Director and council to Cornelis van Tienhoven, ordering him to furnish said books. [Copy of Volume 8:107a]
Petition. Johannes Pietersen van Brugge, requesting to be credited for money advanced by him to the city of New Amsterdam, in the time of the English troubles. [Copy of Volume 8:107b]
Answer to the above. Referred to the burgomasters and schepens. [Copy of Volume 8:108]
Reply. Of the fiscal to the answer of Adriaen Appel (supra, p. 98). [Copy of Volume 8:109]
Petition. Michiel Tadens, for mitigation of the penalty to which he is become subject for selling liquor to Indians. [Copy of Volume 8:110]
Petition. Michiel Tadens, that his sentence of banishment may be commuted to a fine. [Copy of Volume 8:111]
Sentence. Michiel Tadens, to be fined 500 guilders; imprisoned until paid, and to be afterwards banished the province. [Copy of Volume 8:113]
Rejoinder. Peter Adriensen and Adrien Appel, to the reply of the fiscal (supra p. 109). [Copy of Volume 8:115]
Letter. Director and council to Carel van Brugge, requesting to be informed when the public accounts will be closed. [Copy of Volume 8:116]
Message. From Anthony Jansen from Salee, informing the director and council that an armed party from Gravesend had driven off and impounded 24 head of his cattle which had been pasturing at the point east of his house. [Copy of Volume 8:117]
Order. To the magistrates of Gravesend, to restore the above cattle and to sue Jansen for trespass if they think they have any ground of action. [Copy of Volume 8:118]
Order. The widow of David Provoost, late sheriff and secretary of the district of Breuckelen, to deliver to sheriff Tonneman the official records of said district in her possession. [Copy of Volume 8:119]
Interrogatories to, and answers of Peter Adriaensen and Adriaen Jansen Appel, tavernkeepers of Fort Orange. [Copy of Volume 8:120]
Judgment against Peter Adriaensen aforesaid, to pay the excise due by him, to be banished for three years, or pay a fine of £200 Flemish. [Copy of Volume 8:126]
Election. Peter Adriaensen to pay the excise and the above fine. [Copy of Volume 8:130a]
Judgment against Adriaen Jansen Appel aforesaid, to pay the excise due by him, to be banished for two years, or pay a fine of 800 guilders. [Copy of Volume 8:130b]
Election. Adriaen Jansen Appel to pay the excise and fine. [Copy of Volume 8:133]
Petition. Ludovicus Cobes, to be appointed court messenger at Fort Orange; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:134]
Ordinance. Renewing and amending the ordinance against importing and selling articles contraband of war. [Copy of Volume 8:135]
Summons. Magistrates of Gravesend, and Anthony Jansen from Salee and his servant, to appear before the council, in the suit to which they are parties, and order to attach hay cut by the town of Gravesend on land claimed by Jansen. [Copy of Volume 8:140]
Proceedings in the case of the town of Gravesend vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, for trespass. [Copy of Volume 8:141]
Judgment in the above case, for defendant. [Copy of Volume 8:143]
Compliance of the magistrates of the town of Gravesend with the above judgment. [Copy of Volume 8:145]
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant, requesting him to repair to that place in order to put a stop to disorders arising from the sale of beer, &c., to Indians, and asking for a new commissary at Fort Orange. [Copy of Volume 8:147]
Resolution. Appointing Mr. De la Montagne accordingly. [Copy of Volume 8:149a]
Order. Jacques Corteljou to survey the lands of Anthony Jansen van Salee, Robert Pennoyer, and William Bredenbent, adjoining Gravesend. [Copy of Volume 8:150]
Order. To summon certain parties of Gravesend to answer a complaint lodged against them. [Copy of Volume 8:152a]
Award. P. L. van der Grist and Thomas Willett, arbitrators on a claim of Richard Lord, of Hartford, merchant, vs. director Stuyvesant, for £200 stg., damages for non-performance of a contract. [Copy of Volume 8:152b]
Petition. Armgard Prints for a grant of certain lands at Printsdorp and Tinnakunck; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:154]
Petition. Jan Juriaens (Becker), clerk at fort Casimir, praying for a salary; granted. [Copy of Volume 8:162]
Ordinance. Regulating the fees on removal of tobacco and other goods to and from the public store. [Copy of Volume 8:163]
Petition. Juan Gallardo Ferrara, praying for the restoration of his negro slaves, and order thereupon. [Copy of Volume 8:166]
Minute. Of the appearance of the captains of the ships Otter and Dove before the council, in relation to anchorage money. [Copy of Volume 8:168a]
Resolution. Of director and council, on receipt of letters from the States-General, the burgomasters of Amsterdam, and an extract from a memorial of the Spanish ambassador, relative to the case of the aforesaid Juan Gallardo vs. captain Sebastiaen Raeff and his lieutenant, Jan van Campen. [Copy of Volume 8:168b]
Complaint. Fiscal against ensign Dirck Smith for selling a gun to Indians. [Copy of Volume 8:172]
Answer. Ensign Smith to the above complaint. [Copy of Volume 8:173]
Examination of ensign Smith. [Copy of Volume 8:178]
Sentence. Dirck Smith, to be dismissed the service, and to quit the country. [Copy of Volume 8:180]
Complaint. Fiscal against Nicolas Lange Velthuysen, for selling liquor to Indians, &c. [Copy of Volume 8:183]
Order. The aforesaid Lange Velthuysen to prepare to quit the country in the first sailing ship. [Copy of Volume 8:184]
Order. For the seizure of hay mowed by Anthony Jansen from Salee, contrary to previous injunction. [Copy of Volume 8:185]
Pardon of two soldiers who had been absent, and now return to their duty. [Copy of Volume 8:186]
Answer of director and council thereto. [Copy of Volume 8:190]
Opinions. Director and council, on receipt of intelligence from the South river that the Swedish ship Mercury had ran past fort Casimir, and landed goods near Matinnekonck.
Bond. Hendrick Huygen, that he will demean himself peaceably and quietly at the South river, and submit to Dutch laws whilst there.
Commission. Hon. Nicasius de Sille and Cornelis Tienhoven to proceed to the South river and investigate affairs there.
Petition. Maria Varlet, widow of the late Johannis van Beecq, praying the annulment of a certain judgment obtained by Joost van Beecq against her, failing which, she protests, &c.
Order. For the arrest and imprisonment of Maria Verlett for contempt, in not answering complaint of Joost van Beecq (see vol. 6, pp. 363, 364).
Petition. Nicolas Boot & Co., for a clearance for the ship King David; granted.
Ordinance. Notifying in what specie certain duties are to be paid.
Ordinance. Forbidding the lodging of Indians, at night, between the fort and the Fresh water, New Amsterdam.
Notice. All persons to settle their accounts with the company within 15 days, and not to pay or give credit to any one on the company's account except on proper authority.
Two declarations. Respecting the wounding of capt.-lieut. Brian Nuton, in New Amsterdam, by a sentinel, near the water port of the fort.
Ordinance. Against making advances to soldiers on their clothes or accoutrements, or purchasing such articles.
Ordinance of the court of Midwout and Amesfoort, obliging the proprietors of houses and lots in Midwout to furnish palisades for the defence of that village.
Ratification of said ordinance by the director and council.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens, praying that a separate sheriff be appointed for the city of New Amsterdam.
Answer. Director and council decline to separate the office of city sheriff from that of fiscal.
Petition. Merchants of New Amsterdam, praying that the duty on exported wine and beer be abolished.
Ordinance. To amend the ordinance imposing an excise on exported liquors.
Order. Dismissing Cornelis and Adriaen van Tienhoven from their several offices.
Minute. Certifying the freight Peter Rudolphus is to pay on each hogshead (of tobacco).
Agreement. Between the director, &c., and Peter Rudolphus, whereby the latter is to deduct the amount of certain accounts from his bill of freight.
Petition. Augustyn Heerman and others, praying that they may be paid their share of a certain prize captured in 1650, by the privateer La Garce.
Answer. The vessel having been captured long after the conclusion of the peace, was not declared a prize.
Protest. Johannes de Decker, commissary of Fort Orange, against Jan Baptist van Renselaer, director of Renselaerswyck, and certain tavern-keepers, for refusing to submit to his authority and the orders of the director and council.
Answer. Mr. Van Renselaer to the above protest; will enter security for the payment of the excise claimed from the above tavern-keepers.
Minute. Of the appearance of divers farmers and proprietors of plantations on the island of Manhattan, before the council, who are notified to pay their tenths this summer, and to leave the same on the field; they excuse themselves on various pretexts.
Appointment. Dirck Houthuysen to be smith to the company.
Proceedings in the suit between Adriaen Post and Jacob Schellinger.
Summons. Hendrick the Swede, of Flushing, L. I., personally to appear before the director and council, to answer such complaint as may be made against him.
Resolution. Director and council to repair to Gravesend on the morrow, to decide the differences respecting the boundaries of that town.
Judgment for plaintiffs, in the above case of Anthony Jansen and Robert Pinoyer et al. vs. the town of Gravesend, for trespass; this decision recapitulates the bounds of the town.
Appointment. Nicasius de Sille, to be sheriff of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the payment of tenths.
Ordinance. For the better collection of duties on exports.
Remonstrance. Jan Baptist van Renselaer, director of the colonie of Renselaerswyck, against imposing an excise and collecting tenths in said colonie (with).
Extract from the register of resolutions of Assembly the XIX. of the W. I. Company.
Extract from the register of resolutions of the directors of the W. I. Company.
Summons. Kiliaen van Renselaer, patroon, to appear at the Hague, on the 21st inst., before a committee of the States-General appointed to investigate certain differences between the W. I. Company and the patroons of New Netherland.
Discharge. Kiliaen van Renselaer from appearing on the above day, and summons to attend on 14th inst.
Answer. Director and council to the remonstrance of Jan Baptist van Renselaer.
Petition. Frederick Barentsen, baker at fort Casimir, for an increase of pay; granted.
Petition. Isaac de Foreest, weighmaster, for leave to sell a hogshead of tobacco retained for his fees; granted.
Petition. Cornelis van Tienhoven, for repayment of advances made by him to the treasury, or for 1,000 guilders on account.
Answer. Whenever petitioner furnishes particulars of his account and advances, action will be taken on his petition.
Resolution. To give private notice to Jan Dircksen and his wife to quit the country in the first sailing ship, they being suspected of furnishing liquor to the Indians.
Resolution. Not to execute the preceding resolution at present, but to hold it in suspension.
Ordinance. Renewing previous ordinances for the formation of villages, against admitting armed Indians into cities, villages, or houses, &c.
Instruction. Commissioners of the tenths to notify the farmers on Long Island to commute, or to leave the tenths on the field.
Order. Sheriff Tonneman to attach the lands and crops of certain farmers in Amesfoort, who refuse to pay their tenths, and to summon them before the council.
Petition. Hendrick Huygen, requesting to be informed what amount of duty he has to pay on the cargo of the ship Mercury, with answer.
Order on a petition of Cornelis van Tienhoven praying to be allowed back house rent and expenses incurred by him on a mission to Rhode Island.
Order on a petition of Anthony Jansen van Vaes, complaining that the town of Gravesend drive his cattle off his own land; his bounds to be determined.
Order on a petition of Jacob Steendam for a piece of meadow at Aernhem; allowed to mow the common meadow land.
Order. The fiscal to arrest and prosecute Elbert Elbertsen and others who refuse to pay the tenths.
Complaint. The fiscal against Elbert Elbertsen and others refusing to pay the tenths.
Answer. Elbert Elbertsen and others, prisoners, to the above complaint.
Conclusion of the fiscal in the above case, demanding that the defendants be fined.
Bond. Elbert Elbertsen and others to reappear when called on.
Application of the fiscal for the confinement of two tavernkeepers from Fort Orange, until he prepare his complaint against them; granted.
Judgment in the case of Jacob Schellinger vs. Adriaen Post, for recovery of a note signed by Cornelis Melyn and others claiming to be agents of baron Van der Capelle.
Report. Johan de Deckere, commissary at Fort Orange, on the answer of the court of Renselaerswyck, refusing to publish the placard concerning the tenths.
Return. Johan de Deckere (aforesaid) to the order to summons Marcelis Jansen, farmer of the excise at Fort Orange, to account for said excise.
Report of commissioners on the bounds between the town of Gravesend and the lands of Anthony Jansen van Salee.
Order thereupon. Requiring Anthony Jansen from Salee, to run and mark the courses of his bounds.
Order. Referring to the court of New Amsterdam an action; Petrus Stuyvesant vs. Janneke Heermans, for slander.
Complaint. The fiscal against Peter de Graeff, captain of a French privateer of Guadaloupe, who has arrived in port with a Spanish prize, demanding that said captain give security before he leave, to answer all claims that may be made against said prize.
Consent of Peter de Graeff to give the required security.
Judgment in the above case. The prize to remain attached for a year and a day in the hands of Jean Perin, purchaser, to allow capt. De Graeff to prove the legality of his commission and the lawfulness of the prize.
Commitment. Jan Peecq, tavernkeeper, and order for his prosecution.
Order. Referring to the fiscal a complaint against the captain at arms.
Resolution. To grant Jan Catjou, a soldier, a tract of escheated land for a farm.
Judgment for plaintiff in the case of Cornelis van Ruyven, vendue master vs. Nicholas Verleth, for the recovery of the price of two mares.
Petition. David Ferera, for a writ of appeal from a judgment pronounced by the city court; granted.
Answer. Marcelis Jansen, late farmer of the excise at Fort Orange (see supra, p. 73), claiming indemnity for the losses he suffered, by reason of the non-enforcement of the excise ordinance there.
Indictment. Michel Tadens, an inhabitant of Pearl street, New Amsterdam, for furnishing liquor to Indians.
Plea and answer to the above indictment.
Action. Rose Joelé vs. François Soleil, for breach of promise; the bans had been published and parties then cohabited, but before any marriage ceremony had been performed; defendant refuses to fulfill his promise, on the ground of uncongeniality of temper; that plaintiff has a bad breath, and is capable of killing any man living with her, " as she has a white lung;" he would rather join the Indians than marry her.
Petition. David Ferara, a Jew, setting forth that it was not his intention to appeal from the judgment of the city court (see supra, p. 82), but only to ask for a remission or mitigation of the fine; prays to be released from prison.
Motion. Of the fiscal for a writ of execution against Ferara, with costs.
Evidence. Of Dirck van Schelluyne, city marshal, in the case.
Answer to Ferara's petition: to be released from prison; the appeal to be prosecuted or the case to be submitted to arbitration.
Complaint. Of the fiscal against Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, alias Appel, tavernkeeper of Renselaerswyck, for refusing to pay the excise.
Same. Against Peter Adriaensen, for the same offense.
Answer. Of Adriaen Jansen Appel to the above complaint.
Answer. Of Peter Adriaensen to the above complaint.
Order. To discharge Dirck Michielsen, a Fin, and Cornelis Martensen, a Swede, from confinement on a charge of giving beer to Indians, on the ground of their ignorance of the law.
Minute. Arraignment of François Soleil, and his consent to marry Rose Jeelé, whereupon he is released from imprisonment.
Answer and plea of Michel Tadens to the complaint of the fiscal against him, for giving liquor to Indians.
Examination in council of ensign Dirck Smith, on a charge of having sold a gun to an Indian, "when the last strange Indians, called Sinnekens, were here."
Order. For the commitment of said Smith.
Reply. Of the fiscal to the answer of Michel Tadens, supra.
Evidence. Of the Indian to whom Michel Tadens sold the brandy, and said Tadens' plea in abatement.
Complaint of bookkeeper Van Brugge, that he cannot close his accounts for want of the receiver's books.
Letter. Director and council to Cornelis van Tienhoven, ordering him to furnish said books.
Petition. Johannes Pietersen van Brugge, requesting to be credited for money advanced by him to the city of New Amsterdam, in the time of the English troubles.
Answer to the above. Referred to the burgomasters and schepens.
Reply. Of the fiscal to the answer of Adriaen Appel (supra, p. 98).
Petition. Michiel Tadens, for mitigation of the penalty to which he is become subject for selling liquor to Indians.
Petition. Michiel Tadens, that his sentence of banishment may be commuted to a fine.
Sentence. Michiel Tadens, to be fined 500 guilders; imprisoned until paid, and to be afterwards banished the province.
Rejoinder. Peter Adriensen and Adrien Appel, to the reply of the fiscal (supra p. 109).
Letter. Director and council to Carel van Brugge, requesting to be informed when the public accounts will be closed.
Message. From Anthony Jansen from Salee, informing the director and council that an armed party from Gravesend had driven off and impounded 24 head of his cattle which had been pasturing at the point east of his house.
Order. To the magistrates of Gravesend, to restore the above cattle and to sue Jansen for trespass if they think they have any ground of action.
Order. The widow of David Provoost, late sheriff and secretary of the district of Breuckelen, to deliver to sheriff Tonneman the official records of said district in her possession.
Interrogatories to, and answers of Peter Adriaensen and Adriaen Jansen Appel, tavernkeepers of Fort Orange.
Judgment against Peter Adriaensen aforesaid, to pay the excise due by him, to be banished for three years, or pay a fine of £200 Flemish.
Election. Peter Adriaensen to pay the excise and the above fine.
Judgment against Adriaen Jansen Appel aforesaid, to pay the excise due by him, to be banished for two years, or pay a fine of 800 guilders.
Election. Adriaen Jansen Appel to pay the excise and fine.
Petition. Ludovicus Cobes, to be appointed court messenger at Fort Orange; granted.
Ordinance. Renewing and amending the ordinance against importing and selling articles contraband of war.
Summons. Magistrates of Gravesend, and Anthony Jansen from Salee and his servant, to appear before the council, in the suit to which they are parties, and order to attach hay cut by the town of Gravesend on land claimed by Jansen.
Proceedings in the case of the town of Gravesend vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, for trespass.
Judgment in the above case, for defendant.
Compliance of the magistrates of the town of Gravesend with the above judgment.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant, requesting him to repair to that place in order to put a stop to disorders arising from the sale of beer, &c., to Indians, and asking for a new commissary at Fort Orange.
Minute. Offer of councillor De la Montagne to go to Fort Orange as commissary.
Resolution. Appointing Mr. De la Montagne accordingly.
Application. Peter Tarragon for a lot of land.
Order. Jacques Corteljou to survey the lands of Anthony Jansen van Salee, Robert Pennoyer, and William Bredenbent, adjoining Gravesend.
Ordinance. Explaining the ordinance regulating the anchorage ground before New Amsterdam.
Order. To summon certain parties of Gravesend to answer a complaint lodged against them.
Award. P. L. van der Grist and Thomas Willett, arbitrators on a claim of Richard Lord, of Hartford, merchant, vs. director Stuyvesant, for £200 stg., damages for non-performance of a contract.
Petition. Armgard Prints for a grant of certain lands at Printsdorp and Tinnakunck; granted.
Evidence in the case of the fiscal vs. ensign Smith, for selling a gun (see supra, p. 104).
Petition. Jan Juriaens (Becker), clerk at fort Casimir, praying for a salary; granted.
Ordinance. Regulating the fees on removal of tobacco and other goods to and from the public store.
Petition. Juan Gallardo Ferrara, praying for the restoration of his negro slaves, and order thereupon.
Minute. Of the appearance of the captains of the ships Otter and Dove before the council, in relation to anchorage money.
Resolution. Of director and council, on receipt of letters from the States-General, the burgomasters of Amsterdam, and an extract from a memorial of the Spanish ambassador, relative to the case of the aforesaid Juan Gallardo vs. captain Sebastiaen Raeff and his lieutenant, Jan van Campen.
Complaint. Fiscal against ensign Dirck Smith for selling a gun to Indians.
Answer. Ensign Smith to the above complaint.
Examination of ensign Smith.
Sentence. Dirck Smith, to be dismissed the service, and to quit the country.
Ordinance. Establishing a weekly market day in New Amsterdam.
Complaint. Fiscal against Nicolas Lange Velthuysen, for selling liquor to Indians, &c.
Order. The aforesaid Lange Velthuysen to prepare to quit the country in the first sailing ship.
Order. For the seizure of hay mowed by Anthony Jansen from Salee, contrary to previous injunction.
Pardon of two soldiers who had been absent, and now return to their duty.
Pardon. Nicholas Lange Velthuysen.
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., of the city of New Amsterdam, for leave to impose certain taxes.
Answer of director and council thereto.
Petition. Jan Snedeker for compensation for the loss of certain lots, in consequence of the formation of the village of Midwout, with order granting his request.
Grant. To Mdme. Beyart, of a lot in New Amsterdam to build a house on.
Resolution. To pay Mr. Pergens for a clock he sent out at the request of the government.
Ordinance. For the regulation of the officers and soldiers of the director-general's company.
Petition. Magteld Megapolensis for a writ of appeal from a judgment pronounced by the court of Fort Orange, in favor of Jacob d'Hinse; granted.
Petition. Cornelis Martense for restitution of wine seized, in 1655, by Cornelis Tienhoven, with order thereupon.
Case in appeal. Megapolensis vs. surgeon d'Hinse; judgment of the Fort Orange court reversed.
Commission. Johannes la Montagne and Thomas Willett to inquire into some differences between the inhabitants of Middelburgh, L. I.
Report of the above commissioners.
Confirmation of said report.
Petition. Allard Anthony, attorney for Jacob Jansen Huys, for a writ of appeal against a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam; granted.
Petition. Walewyn van der Veen, praying director and council to enforce a certain order of the city court, and oblige Allard Anthony to render him an account.
Order in the case of Martense vs. Van Tienhoven, appointing Messrs. De Sille and Van Ruyven to examine and report thereupon.
Minute. Of the appearance of the schepens of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort, before the council, praying that measures be adopted to pacify the Indians in their neighborhood.
Order. Cornelis van Tienhoven to render an account of certain goods formerly shipped to New Amsterdam.
Petition. Jan Jansen Bestevaer for satisfaction of a claim against Edmund Scharburgh.
Order. Empowering said Bestevaer to sell certain goods left in his hands as security by said Scharburgh.
Ordinance. Setting forth what sort of goods are to be received in payment of export duties.
Resolution of the council. Declaring that it is necessary that the director-general should go to Fort Orange.
Appointment. William Bogardus to be comptroller of the windmill.
Order. Respecting the payment of certain debts due by Adriaen van Tienhoven.
Judgment. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Daniel Litschoe, for receiving liquors without a permit.
Order. On a complaint of the fiscal vs. William Brouwer, shoemaker; defendant to pay duty on Russia leather, &c., imported by him, and to make a pair of shoes for the fiscal.
Commission. Johannes La Montagne to be vice-director at Fort Orange.
Minute. Appearance before the council, of twelve Indians of Marsepinck, with certain articles stolen by Indians of Matinecogh, belonging to the tribe of Sicketawagh, from Long Island.
Answer. Cornelis van Tienhoven to the order of the 26th September last.
Reply. Of the fiscal to Van Tienhoven's answer.
Examination of Andries Laurensen, a soldier, sent prisoner from fort Casimer on a charge of having sold his gun.
Petition. Jacques Corteljou for leave and assistance to remove some hay belonging to him.
Petition. Peter Symonsen of Gravesend, complaining that Anthony Jansen prevents him removing some reed he has out.
Order. To seize the said reed, and notice to Anthony Jansen not to leave the Manhattans.
Petition. Solomon La Chair for a writ of appeal from a judgment of the city court; granted.
Petition. Lutherans of New Amsterdam, asking that they may not be prevented continuing their religious exercises, as they expect a regular clergyman next spring.
Order. To transmit the above petition to the directors of the W.I. Company at Amsterdam; meanwhile the laws will be enforced against conventicles and public meetings of any but those belonging to the Reformed Dutch church.
Petition. Harmen Jacobs, requesting to be informed whether Mr. Van Renselaer is exempt from paying the excise to the farmer at Fort Orange.
Order. Referring the above to the court at Fort Orange; meanwhile it is the opinion that Mr. Van Renselaer and his tenants are exempt.
Petition. The bakers of Beverwyck, praying that private persons be not allowed to bake bread for sale.
Order. That none but the above petitioners be allowed to bake bread for sale at Beverwyck.
Bill of Cornelis Clock, for bleeding, purging, &c., divers sick soldiers on board the Gilded Otter, with request for payment.
Order. Referring the above to the directors in Holland.
Petition. Hendrick Barentsen Smith, cadet, for his discharge; granted.
Orders. Increasing the pay of Gert Abel and Jan Andriessen, soldiers.
Ordinance. Renewing the ordinances for the due observance of the Sabbath; against furnishing liquor to Indians, or exporting wine, beer, or other liquors, without a permit; establishing an assize of bread and regulating the trade of baking.
Petition. George Woolsey, residing in the house of Isaac Allerton, for leave to keep tavern for one year.
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition.
Order. Releasing Adam Oncklebagh from confinement, on condition that he tend the mason for a fortnight.
Order. Permitting Peter Laurens to carry his own goods to the South river, on condition of conveying some soldiers thither and bringing back a cargo of stone.
Order. To Evertje Dirckx, a Swede, to remove to Long Island or the South river, she being a bad character.
Proceedings in a suit. John Hicks vs. Hendrick Jansen, for payment of land purchased from Mr. Carman; case postponed on condition that defendant deposit the amount demanded, in the secretary's office.
Order. For a writ of appeal in favor of Walewyn van der Veen vs. Peter Wolpherts van Couwenhoven.
Order. Lambert Huybertsen Mol and John Hudson, ship carpenters, to examine and report on the condition of the yacht William & George of Virginia.
Resolution. Director and council adhering to their previous resolution of September 6, on the claim of Juan Gallardo Ferara for the restitution of certain negroes.
Petition. Pelgrom Clock to be admitted a notary; granted.
Petition. Dirck Smith for a pardon.
Order. Restoring said Smith to his former place of ensign.
Judgment in the case of Solomon la Chair, appellant, vs. Jan Laurens, respondent; decision of the city court affirmed with costs.
Petition. Michiel Tadens for pardon and leave to reside on Long Island; granted, on paying 25 beavers to the church.
Order to seize and seal all the books and papers belonging to Cornelis van Tienhoven, late fiscal, he having absconded.
Order to credit Jacob Backer with duties payable on certain tobacco and hides shipped by Margaret Stuyvesant, his wife, to Holland.
Another order to credit said Backer with duties payable on other merchandise shipped by him.
Judgment in the case of Walewyn van der Veen, appellant, vs. Peter Wolpherts van Couwenhoven, respondent, for payment of a balance due on a note; respondent condemned to pay, as the court rules that his declaratory oath that the debt has been paid, is inadmissible in case of a note of hand.
Order to restore Cornelis Martense certain wine formerly seized, as the duty thereon had been already paid.
Sentence. William Hallet, sheriff of Flushing, for allowing (Baptist) conventicles in his house, contrary to law; to be removed from office; to pay a line of £50 Flemish, and to be banished, with costs, and to remain in prison until the same be paid (see post, vol. 14, p. 26).
Sentence. William Wickendam, for officiating as a gospel minister at Flushing, without authority; fined £100 Flemish and banished, meanwhile to be imprisoned until the same be paid, with costs.
Order. Remitting the fine imposed on the above minister, as nothing can be got from him.
Petition. Peter Lucassen for payment of his account.
Memorandum. Particulars of said account and order for payment.
Memorial. The sheriff, burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, asking for explanation in regard to the citizens excise.
Ordinance. Further regulating the excise.
Ordinance of the city of New Amsterdam regulating the citizens excise.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens praying the ratification of the above ordinance.
Ratification of the above ordinance by the director and council.
Complaint. The fiscal against Jacob Stevensen Kuyper and his wife, for selling liquor to the Indians.
Sentence. Banishing said parties to Long Island.
Petition. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven, praying an injunction against the execution of a judgment obtained by certain parties against Jacob van Couwenhoven, until his father Wolphert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven shall account for his and his deceased brother Gerrit's shares of their mother's estate.
Order. Referring the petitioner to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, meanwhile execution to be stayed.
Appointment. Mattheus de Vos to be city marshal.
Confirmation of the above appointment by the director and council.
Letter. Rev. Mr. Polheymus to the director-general; his house is not yet inclosed; himself, wife and children sleep in the cold on the floor.
Letter. Director-general to the magistrates of Midwout, ordering that the minister's residence be immediately inclosed.
Petition. Sheriff, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, praying that the criminal jurisdiction of their court extend to all cases not capital.
Ordinance. Empowering said court to take cognizance of criminal offenses punishable by branding and whipping; saving the prisoner's right to appeal.
Application. Of the fiscal for leave to remove the books and papers of Cornelis van Tienhoven from his late residence, his hat and cane having been found floating in the water.
Application. Of the fiscal for leave to seize all the real and personal estate of Cornelis van Tienhoven, and to put keepers in his house, as his wife is nightly removing baskets of goods from the premises.
Order. The fiscal to take an inventory of said Van Tienhoven's personal effects, and forbidding all transfers of his real estate until his accounts are audited.
Petition. Govert Loockermans, for a lot of ground in front of his house, across the Here wegh, New Amsterdam.
Order. Granting the above lot upon certain conditions.
Petition. Isaac de Foreest, for leave to conclude a contract with Jacob van Couwenhoven, for all the strong beer he will brew for a year; granted.
Appointment of magistrates for Heemstead.
Petition. Rev. Mr. Polhemus, praying an advance on account of his salary, to enable him to pay for land he purchased from Cornelis Aersen; granted.
Petition. Abraham Martense Clock, for the grant of a piece of land in front of his house, across the Heere wegh, New Amsterdam.
Order thereupon.
Petition. William Hallet, for remission of the sentence of banishment pronounced against him.
Order. Granting prayer of the above petition on paying the fine and costs.
Petition. Jacob Stoffelsen, to hire the company's farm at Hasimus; land granted him rent free for one year.
Petition. John Hicks, for the enforcement of an order issued to Hendrik Jansen (supra, p. 255).
Peremptory order to Hendrick Jansen to deposit certain moneys, on pain of execution (see supra, p. 255).
Petition. Rachel de Vinge, wife of Cornelis van Tienhoven, praying revocation of the order to take an inventory of his personal property.
Order. Staying such inventory, but continuing the attachment on the real estate.
Account. Of Mathys Capito, for copying, &c.
Order. For payment of the same.
Order. To the magistrates of Gravesend, to sell all the property there belonging to George Baxter.
Order. To Paulus van der Beecq, not to grant permits for wines or other liquors exported to Long Island.
Order. Increasing the remuneration of Matthys Capito.
Calendar of transactions between the director and council and burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for 1656.
Calendar of the principal resolutions.
Calendar of ordinances and placards.
Calendar of judgments.
Confirmation of said report. [Copy of 8:207]
Petition. Walewyn van der Veen, praying director and council to enforce a certain order of the city court, and oblige Allard Anthony to render him an account. [Copy of 8:210]
Petition. Michiel Tadens for pardon and leave to reside on Long Island; granted, on paying 25 beavers to the church. [Copy of 8:265]
Order to seize and seal all the books and papers belonging to Cornelis van Tienhoven, late fiscal, he having absconded. [Copy of 8:267]
Order to credit Jacob Backer with duties payable on certain tobacco and hides shipped by Margaret Stuyvesant, his wife, to Holland. [Copy of 8:268]
Another order to credit said Backer with duties payable on other merchandise shipped by him. [Copy of 8:269]
Memorandum. Particulars of said account and order for payment. [Copy of 8:278]
Memorial. The sheriff, burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, asking for explanation in regard to the citizens excise. [Copy of 8:279]
Ordinance. Further regulating the excise. [Copy of 8:281]
Complaint. The fiscal against Jacob Stevensen Kuyper and his wife, for selling liquor to the Indians. [Copy of 8:289]
Ratification of the above ordinance by the director and council. [Copy of 8:288]
Ordinance of the city of New Amsterdam regulating the citizens excise. [Copy of 8:285]
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens praying the ratification of the above ordinance. [Copy of 8:287]
Petition. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven, praying an injunction against the execution of a judgment obtained by certain parties against Jacob van Couwenhoven, until his father Wolphert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven shall account for his and his deceased brother Gerrit's shares of their mother's estate. [Copy of 8:291]
Order. Referring the petitioner to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, meanwhile execution to be stayed. [Copy of 8:293]
Confirmation of the above appointment by the director and council.
Letter. Rev. Mr. Polheymus to the director-general; his house is not yet inclosed; himself, wife and children sleep in the cold on the floor. [Copy of 8:296]
Letter. Director-general to the magistrates of Midwout, ordering that the minister's residence be immediately inclosed. [Copy of 8:298]
Petition. Sheriff, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, praying that the criminal jurisdiction of their court extend to all cases not capital. [Copy of 8:299]
Ordinance. Empowering said court to take cognizance of criminal offenses punishable by branding and whipping; saving the prisoner's right to appeal. [Copy of 8:300]
Application. Of the fiscal for leave to remove the books and papers of Cornelis van Tienhoven from his late residence, his hat and cane having been found floating in the water. [Copy of 8:302]
Order. The fiscal to take an inventory of said Van Tienhoven's personal effects, and forbidding all transfers of his real estate until his accounts are audited. [Copy of 8:304]
Order. Granting the above lot upon certain conditions. [Copy of 8:306]
Petition. Isaac de Foreest, for leave to conclude a contract with Jacob van Couwenhoven, for all the strong beer he will brew for a year; granted. [Copy of 8:307]
Appointment of magistrates for Heemstead. [Copy of 8:308a]
Petition. Rev. Mr. Polhemus, praying an advance on account of his salary, to enable him to pay for land he purchased from Cornelis Aersen; granted. [Copy of 8:308b]
Petition. Abraham Martense Clock, for the grant of a piece of land in front of his house, across the Heere wegh, New Amsterdam. [Copy of 8:310]
Order thereupon. [Copy of 8:311]
Petition. William Hallet, for remission of the sentence of banishment pronounced against him. [Copy of 8:312a]
Order. Granting prayer of the above petition on paying the fine and costs. [Copy of 8:312b]
Petition. Jacob Stoffelsen, to hire the company's farm at Hasimus; land granted him rent free for one year. [Copy of 8:313]
Petition. John Hicks, for the enforcement of an order issued to Hendrik Jansen (supra, p. 255). [Copy of 8:315]
Peremptory order to Hendrick Jansen to deposit certain moneys, on pain of execution (see supra, p. 255). [Copy of 8:316a]
Petition. Rachel de Vinge, wife of Cornelis van Tienhoven, praying revocation of the order to take an inventory of his personal property. [Copy of 8:316b]
Order. Staying such inventory, but continuing the attachment on the real estate. [Copy of 8:318]
Account. Of Mathys Capito, for copying, &c. [Copy of 8:319a]
Order. For payment of the same. [Copy of 8:319b]
Order. To the magistrates of Gravesend, to sell all the property there belonging to George Baxter. [Copy of 8:320]
Order. To Paulus van der Beecq, not to grant permits for wines or other liquors exported to Long Island. [Copy of 8:321]
Order. Increasing the remuneration of Matthys Capito. [Copy of 8:322]
Appointment. Peter Tonneman to be member of the council.
Oath of office of councillor Tonneman.
Ordinance. Regulating the currency.
Order. Rejecting Hendrick Wagerman's petition for additional compensation for guns sold.
Pardon. Of Hendrick Sweers, a soldier, for accidentally wounding captain Nuton.
Resolution. To furnish Oostdorp with arms and ammunition.
Order thereupon.
Ordinance regulating the currency suspended.
Petition. Peter van Couwenhoven and Govert Loockermans, guardians of the motherless children of Jacob van Couwenhoven, for the appointment of guardians and trustees of said children, with power to take an inventory.
Order. Appointing guardians and trustees aforesaid.
Petition. Magistrates of Amersfoort, praying confirmation of an assessment (therein contained) for the payment of the minister.
Order. Approving and authorizing the collection of the same.
Petition. Magistrates of Midwout, for power to make an assessment for the payment of the minister, to farm the citizens' and butchers' excise.
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition.
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, complaining that an assessment of 300 guilders for the minister is too heavy for so poor a congregation, and objecting to rev. Mr. Polhemus as their clergyman.
Order. Sheriff Tonneman to advise those of Breuckelen to fulfill their engagement towards Mr. Polhemus.
Ordinance. For the fencing of lands, and permitting firewood and other timber to be cut gratis on uninclosed lots.
Order. Sheriff, burgomasters and schepens, of New Amsterdam, to summon John Adams to answer a complaint of Mrs. William Beeckman.
Petition. John George Baldingh (Baldwin) for a divorce from his wife, on the ground of adultery.
Testimony. Joseph Fowler and Hannah Bradish to the above fact.
Confessions of Abigail Balden and Enam Benoni to the above adultery.
Judgment of the court of Gravesend in the above case.
Decree of divorce granted to John George Baldin aforesaid.
Petition. Jacques Corteljou to be surveyor-general.
Appointment. Jacques Corteljou to be surveyor-general.
Salary and fees of Jacques Corteljou.
Oath of office of Jacques Corteljou.
Petition. Jacques Corteljou, agent of the heirs of Cornelis van Werckhoven, for leave to found and erect a village on Long Island, at the bay of the North river (New Utrecht).
Grant of the prayer of the above petition, provided the plot of the proposed village be first submitted to the director and council.
Ordinance. Against unlicensed taverns.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the establishment of burgher right, or citizenship, and that none be allowed to keep store except resident freemen.
Opinion of the director-general thereupon.
Opinion of councillor De Sille thereupon.
Resolution. To issue an ordinance on the subject.
Ordinance. Establishing great and small citizenship in New Amsterdam.
Judgment in appeal. Allard Anthony, attorney of Jacob Jansen Huys, vs. Jacob Barsimson; decision of the city court reversed.
Appointment. Magistrates for the city of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Declaring who are entitled to great and small citizenship.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, on which the preceding ordinance was issued.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens aforesaid for the privilege of appointing city officers, with answer refusing the same.
Appointment. Anthony Lodewycksen Baeck to be city jailer.
Nomination of measurers of grain and lime.
Appointment. Grain and lime measurers for city of New Amsterdam.
Form of certificate of great citizenship.
Order. To examine the papers of Cornelis van Tienhoven, and to deliver such as are private to his wife, who is also empowered to sell some lots in the Smith's valley.
Letter. Magistrates to the director and council; will pay rev. Mr. Polhemus until 7th April next, but not afterwards.
Testimony. Of Anthony Lord and wife and other inhabitants of Gravesend, respecting calves claimed by Charles Morgan.
Proclamation. Appointing the first Wednesday in March a day of general thanksgiving and prayer.
Nominations for the vacant offices of orphan master, city surveyor and fire warden in New Amsterdam.
Appointment to the said offices.
Ordinance of the magistrates of Breuckelen imposing an assessment to pay the rev. Mr. Polhemus (with).
Names of the inhabitants of Breuckelen, The Ferry, Walebocht and Gouwanes, and the amounts they are respectively assessed.
Approval and confirmation of the preceding ordinance.
Order. Granting Hendrick Jansen van Iveren further time to comply with the peremptory order of the 21st of December last.
Petition. Guardians and trustees of Jacob van Couwenhoven's motherless children, praying that the fiscal may be ordered to assist them in the performance of their duty, as they cannot effect anything with said Couwenhoven.
Order. Sheriff de Sille to assist those guardians.
Order. That the retiring burgomaster shall in future act as treasurer of the city New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Peter Tonneman to be kerck master of the church at New Amsterdam vice de Sille.
Proceedings in the case of Cornelis Schut vs. Maria Verlett, widow of Jan van Beeck.
Order. To increase the number of laborers at the public store and weighhouse to nine.
Appointment of searcher and inspector of imports and exports promised to Warnaer Wessels.
Appointment. Councillor Tonneman, Carel van Brugge and Matthys Capito, commissioners to investigate the accounts of Cornelis van Tienhoven.
Order. Granting the prayer of a petition of Adriaenge Walich, wife of Dirck Teunissen Noorman of Midwout, that there be a medical examination of her daughter, who she alleges is falsely accused of having committed adultery with her stepfather; granted, provided Teunisen and the girl appear personally before the council.
Order. For the arrest of Jacob van Couwenhovens, until he account for the estate of his late wife.
Petition. Solomon Lachaire, farmer of the excise on slaughtered cattle, for a writ of appeal against a judgment of the city court.
Order. That a writ issue accordingly.
Nomination. Of persons recommended by the burgomasters and schepens to be public laborers (imperfect).
Permit. Peter Meyer to use the pleasure boat of the late gov. Printz as a despatch boat.
Appointment. Magistrates of Breuckelen.
Memorandum of the names of those nominated for magistrates of Breuckelen.
Appointment. Magistrates for Midwout and Amesfoort.
Minute. Refusing to appoint Solomon Lachaire notary public.
Arrest of judgment pronounced by the court of New Amsterdam, against John Adams for slander of Mrs. Beeckman.
Appointment. Magistrates and sheriff of Gravesend.
Minute. The sheriff of Gravesend has taken the oath of office.
Petition. Robert Brudenell, of Heemstead, for leave to sell his land, and order to him to pay 200 guilders to the receiver-general (see vol. 5, p. 417).
Order in the case of Jacob Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven's minor children by his first wife; to satisfy the guardians either by a deposit of, or security for the amount of the mother's estate, and to render an account thereof within 3 months on pain of execution.
Agreement of the guardians to the above arrangement.
Order. Cornelis van Ruyven to assist the commissioners appointed to investigate Cornelis van Tienhoven's accounts.
Appointment. Matthys Capito to be assistant to bookkeeper Van Brugge.
Petition. Johanna de Laet, widow of Johan de Hulter, for letters patent for lands purchased by her deceased husband from the Indians.
Order thereupon. Petitioner to produce and record the Indian deed and then a patent will be issued.
Ordinance. To prevent frauds in the inspection of tobacco.
Opinions of the principal merchants of New Amsterdam on the preceding ordinance.
Petition. Rev. Mr. Megapolensis asking for a stated sum for house rent and firewood.
Order. Allowing him 300 guilders a year therefor.
Petition. Cornelis van Ruyven requesting to know what per centage is to be allowed him as receiver.
Order thereupon. Allowance 4 per cent of receipts and disbursements.
Petition. Nicolas Verleth to be appointed commissary of imports and exports.
Appointment of Nicholas Verleth to said office.
Oath of office taken by Nicholas Verleth.
Oath of office of Warnaer Wessels as inspector and searcher of customs.
Motion of the fiscal for the confiscation of gunpowder and other articles brought by lieut. Alexander d'Hinoyossa.
Order denying said motion.
Nomination of magistrates for Fort Orange.
Deed. To the burgomasters of the city of Amsterdam, of Fort Casimir, now called New Amstel; of all the lands thereunto belonging (on the Delaware river), according to the Indian deed dated 19 July, 1651, from the west side of Christina creek (in Indian Suppeckongh), to the mouth of the bay or river, called Boomties Hook, or Canaresse, and inland to the bounds of the Minquaas country.
Order. Granting the request of Gerrit van Sweringen, supercargo of the ship Prince Maurice, to be discharged from the company's service.
Petition. Rev. Mr. Polhemus complaining of the non-payment of his salary, and praying assistance.
Order to pay him 60 guilders.
Petition. Isaac Tym, alias Pieriere, for a house and lot on the South river; declined.
Petition. Catrina Roeloffs, widow of Lucas Rodenborch, for permission to raise money on account of the salary due her husband as vice director of Curaçao; granted.
Petition. Tryntie Cornelis, accused of adultery, for examination and to be confronted with her accusers; ordered accordingly (see supra, p. 477).
Proceedings in the case of Solomon Lachair, appellant, vs. John Lauwrence, respondent.
Discharge of Harmon Hendricksen, a soldier.
Permission to Jan Oosthoff, a soldier, to return to Holland, to be cured of a rupture.
Petition. William Bogardus, clerk in secretary's office, for an increase of salary; granted.
Petition. Widow Morris, of Gravesend, complaining that the negro at the Ferry had stolen articles she had left in his charge.
Warrant for the negro's arrest.
Notice. That duties on peltries, &c., exported to other places than Holland, shall be paid to Warnaer Wessels.
Order. Appointing Thursday in each week a market day in Breuckelen.
Proceedings in the case of Thomas Stevenson vs. Elias Beely.
Complaint. Jan Schaggen against Jan Paul Jacquet.
Certificate. Director and council that they had granted a plantation, on the South river, to Jan Schagen.
Protest. Isaac Allerton, sen., against Jan Paul Jacquet, commander on the South river.
Removal of Jan Paul Jacquet from his aforesaid office.
Petition. Salvador d'Andrada and other Jews, complaining that the burgomasters of New Amsterdam had refused to admit them to the right of citizenship, with order to the said burgomasters to admit the petitioners to such privilege.
Examination of Tryntje Cornelis and Ariaentje Walings, her mother (see pp. 477, 518).
Order. Referring the above case to the fiscal and magistrates of Midwout.
Discharge of John Adams, steward.
Discharge of serjeant Hans Hopman.
Petition. Jan Jacobsen for a commission to trade, with his ship St. John, along the coast and elsewhere; granted, if he prove that he is a burgher.
Petition. Nicholas Varlett, storekeeper, for permission to receive merchants' goods on storage in the public store; granted.
Petition. Nicholas Varlet, requesting that he may be released from the obligation to pay for the company's scow, the same having been lost last January, in the river, in a gale.
Order. Releasing him from half the cost.
Pardon of Martin Claesen, a deserter.
Proceedings in the case of widow Morris vs. Egbert van Borsum's negro, accused of theft (see p. 522).
Resolution. That ensign Dirck Smith accompany captain Martin Cregier and party, as a guide, on their overland journey from the Manhattans to the Delaware river.
Instruction to ensign Smith aforesaid; fort Christina called fort Altona.
Permit to Serjeant Gysbert Bry to return to Holland.
Petition. Thomas Willett for leave to pay a gross amount as duty on a cargo of provisions he has imported into New Amsterdam.
Resolution. Authorizing the fiscal to compound with Mr. Willett for the duties, "as 'tis better to have half an egg than an empty shell."
Attachment. Issued against the goods of John Partridge.
Order. Fiscal to prosecute the widow Morris, for having falsely accused Van Borsum's negro of theft (see p. 539).
Order. For the passage to Holland of Jan Oosthof, a discharged soldier.
Minute. That Thomas Willett became security for Mr. Cowen in his suit with Mr. Nouwel.
Order. John Adams to defend himself in the suit for slandering Mrs. Beeckman, or to satisfy the judgment.
Petition. Some of the crew of the ship Prince Maurice, that freight belonging to them may be free from an attachment, with order to the fiscal to investigate.
Receipt. William Brouwer for amount of said judgment.
Amnesty. Granted to deserters who will return within two months.
Order. Mattheus de Vos and Peter Rudolfus to report on the wages paid in Amsterdam to public porters.
Order on a petition of Jacob van Couwenhoven against the city survey; he must submit to it.
Order. Denying the request of Jan la Montagne, farmer of the tavernkeeper's excise, for certain allowances.
Order. The marshal to put in execution the report of councillor Tonneman against those in Breuckelen who refuse to pay rev. Mr. Polhemus.
Complaint. The fiscal against Adriaen van Tienhoven.
Order to confiscate the wages of said Van Tienhoven.
Minute of the delivery by vice-director La Montagne, of an account of the goods he received at Fort Orange, and their distribution.
Judgment in the case of Jan Jacobsen, attorney of Maria Varleth vs. Jacob Calff and others, attorneys of Cornelis Schut, in an action for rent of a farm in Gravesend, which defendants had sold to one Jan Tomassen, a lessee of plaintiff's husband; judgment for plaintiff.
Judgment in the case of Thomas Stevenson vs. Elias Bailey, constable of Middelborgh, for the value of an ox seized by defendant on an execution and afterwards killed by him, notwithstanding plaintiff offered satisfaction; defendant to replace the ox and pay 100 guilders damages.
Action. Warnaer Wessels vs. Simon Joosten, for recovery of excise; judgment for plaintiff.
Order. For the passage to Holland of Hans Hopman, a discharged soldier.
Examination of a negro and Jochem Wessels Backer, of Fort Orange, on a charge of stealing powder.
Petition of Jochem Wessels to be discharged on bail.
Order for the release of said Wessels on bail.
Further examination of Peter Petersen, the company's negro.
Petition. Jochem (Wesselse) Backer for leave to return to Fort Orange; refused.
Proceedings against Jochem de Backer.
Order. Permitting Jan Evertsen Bout to rent his farm at Midwout to another person, in case Dirck Theunissen the Norman's wife be not able to hire it.
Order on the petition of Jan Flaman for payment of an anchor and rope.
Order on a petition of Jan la Montagne, jun., farmer of the excise; he cannot gauge or claim excise on liquors laid in before he farmed the excise.
Order. To receive certain duties on tobacco in Wampum, at 10 guilders for one beaver.
Order. Declaring West India sugar free of import duty, "for the encouragement of that trade."
Order. To Paulus van der Beecq, to deliver good stringed wampum to the burgomasters in payment of the excise rent.
Order. In regard to persons at Fort Orange accused by Pietersen, the negro.
Petition. Jochem Backer for leave to return to Fort Orange; granted on giving satisfactory bail.
Complaint. The fiscal against Jan Paul Jacquet.
Order. Fiscal to confine Jacquet to the commissary's office until he make up his accounts, meanwhile to take information as to the complaints against him.
Petition. Jean Paul Jacquet for copy of the fiscal's complaint against him; ordered.
Resolution. To permit a French privateer to come into the port of New Amsterdam, with his prize, to revictual (with).
Permit. Capt. Augustin Beaulieu, of the frigate St. Pierre, to come with his prize into port, with a copy in French, dated 27th May.
Order. Secretary van Ruyven to go on board the above privateer, and examine his commission.
Petition. Dirck Theunissen (the Norman) and his daughter, to be admitted to bail, and order thereupon.
Orders to the fiscal in regard to the seizure and unloading of a ship (name not given).
Order. For the issue of a writ of appeal to Isaac Mesa, a Jew, from a judgment pronounced against him by the vice-director at the South river.
Order. Increasing the salary of Resolved Waldron.
Resignation by Jacob Kip of his office of clerk of New Amsterdam and request that another be appointed in his stead, with order thereupon.
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Middelborgh, L. I.
Permit to the Swedes on the South river to form a village at Upland, Passajonck, Finland, Kinghsessingh, at Verdrietige hoeck, or such other place as they think proper.
Ordinance. Renewing former ordinances against the profanation of the Sabbath and smuggling; designating the anchorage ground; against furious driving, and against drivers sitting on their wagons, carts, &c.
Notice. Not to remove the crops from the field until last year's tenths have been paid.
Order. Hendrick Ysbrants, journeyman tailor, to pay duty on sundry articles in his possession.
Order. Confiscating flints found in Gysbert Jansen's possession.
Appointment. Tymotheus Gabry to be clerk of the common council, New Amsterdam.
Order. Continuing Jacob Kip in his office until he have finished transcribing the records thereof.
Order. Fiscal to deliver copy of his complaint to Jean Paul Jacquet.
Minute. Of the discovery of unmarked cases of gun barrels and of linen.
Proceedings against Goosen Gerritsen (van Schaiek), for smuggling.
Petition. Abbe Claesen for payment of an account due by the Swedish Company.
Certificate of Hendrick Huyghen thereto.
Order. For the payment of the above claim.
Proceedings in the case of Jean Paul Jacquet.
Petition. Goose Gerritsen for the release of goods belonging to him, now under seizure.
Order. Releasing a portion thereof.
Order. To make up the accounts of Jean Paul Jacquet.
Promotion. Andries Rees to the rank of cadet.
Imperfect minute of proceedings in the case of Augustin Beaulieu, commander of the privateer St. Pierre.
Remonstrance of the magistrates and inhabitants of Flushing, L. I. (with names), against the law against Quakers.
Minute. Arrest of Tobias Feake, sheriff of Flushing, on the 29th December, 1657, for presenting the above remonstrance.
Minute. Arrest of the magistrates who had signed the above remonstrance.
Examination. Edward Hart, town clerk of Flushing, regarding the authorship, etc., of the above remonstrance.
Petition. Balthazar Beyard for an increase of salary; granted.
Petition. Nicolas Bayardt for an increase of salary; granted.
Order. For the imprisonment of said Hart.
Petition. Jan Colthoff, soldier, for increase of pay; granted.
Resolution. To summon Henry Townsen, of Rustdorp, (Jamaica), L. I., to answer a charge of harboring Quakers.
Order. To furnish the sheriff of Gravesend with copy of John Tilton's answer to a charge of entertaining a Quakeress.
Order. Authorizing a resurvey of some valleys on Mepachtes Kil, near Middelburgh, L. I.
Order. To summon William Beeckman, Thomas Hall and others, to produce their titles to the valleys they mow.
Order. Allowing Messrs. Noble and Farrington, magistrates of Flushing, their liberty at Manhattans on their personal security.
Sentence. John Tilton for harboring some of "the abominable sect of Quakers;" fined £12 Flemish and costs.
Examination. John Townsen on a charge of favoring Quakers; ordered to give bail.
Discharge. Messrs Noble and Farrington on payment of costs.
Letters. Messrs. Noble and Farrington to the director and council, pleading ignorance of the law against Quakers.
Petition. Messrs Noble and Farrington, praying pardon.
Proceedings. In the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Jacob Cohen.
Order. Increasing the pay of Joris Esaiassen.
Order. Increasing the pay of two other soldiers.
Sentence. Fining Henry Townsen 300 guilders for harboring Quakers.
Ordinance. Imposing a tax on vacant lots in the city of New Amsterdam.
Notice. To return all wheelbarrows belonging to the company.
Ordinance. For the speedy solemnization of marriages, and against cohabiting before marriage.
Petition. Farmers of Pavonia, Gemoenepa, and adjoining places, for an exemption from tenths.
Order. Granting said exemption for six years, provided the parties form a village.
Petition. Jacob Hendricksen Varrevanger, guardian of the orphan children of Jacob Loper and Cornelia Melyn, for indemnity for property on the new gracht, taken up by the burgomasters of New Amsterdam.
Order. Referring the above to arbitration.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens regarding the payment of their salaries.
Order. To communicate to Peter Cock, a complaint lodged against him by William Bredenbent, for receiving stolen goods, and decision in the case.
Petition. Egbert van Borsum, ferryman, for payment of a debt contracted by Cornelis van Tienhoven, and order thereupon.
Order. On a remonstrance of Cornelis van Ruyven, against the loose manner of keeping the public accounts.
Ordinance. For the better keeping of the public accounts.
Order. On a bill of costs made out by Mattheus de Vos against Nicolas de Meyer.
Order. Suspending the court at Flushing until further orders.
Resolution. That the director and council visit the English towns on Long Island.
Letter. William Lawrence to the director-general, requesting his orders in regard to holding the court at Flushing.
Letter. John James, town clerk, on behalf of the people, praying redress of grievances, etc.
Order. Referring back the accounts of the city of New Amsterdam to the burgomasters and schepens for correction, the same being unsatisfactory.
Order. Fixing salary of Martin Cregier, jun.
Order. On a petition of Matthys Capito for an increase of pay.
Order. To notify Warnaer Wessels, farmer of the excise, that he cannot, as such, hold any office under the company.
Pardon. Of Edward Hart, town clerk of Flushing.
Letter. Edward Heart to director and council, for release from imprisonment and pardon.
Order. Permitting Jacob Cohen to rectify certain liquors in his possession.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam to be allowed the revenue of the weigh-house.
Answer to the above petition, enumerating the present sources of the city revenue and granting further one-fourth of that of the weigh-house, subject to the approval of the authorities in Holland.
Ordinance. Regulating and establishing fees.
Oath to be taken by persons affected by the preceding ordinance.
Letter. Director and council to burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, with the above ordinance and the names of six persons admitted to the privileges of great citizenship.
Sentence. Tobias Feake, sheriff of Flushing, for having written the remonstrance of 27th December last; to be deprived of his office and banished, unless he pay a fine of 200 guilders.
Grant to Frederick Philipsen, carpenter, of a lot in New Amsterdam.
Judgment for plaintiff, in case Jan la Montagne jun., farmer of the excise, vs. Peter van Bree.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, in regard to their salaries, with answer.
Petition. Magistrates of Midwout as to the disposition to be made of the four church lots.
Answer. One lot (25 morgens) to be appropriated for the repair of the church; one for the support of a school and church service; two (50 morgens) for a pastor's residence and support.
Proclamation. Appointing Wednesday, 13th of March, to be a day of general fasting, prayer and thanksgiving.
The above proclamation in English.
Minute. Consent of Dirck Volckertsen, city carpenter, to pay the fine for wounding a man.
Order. Remitting rev. Mr. Polhemus a debt of 940 guilders due the company, as he has not hitherto received anything for his ministerial services in Breuckelen and adjoining towns.
Indian deed for a tract of land on the west side of the North river, beginning at the great rock above Wiehaecken, thence in a straight line inland to above the island Sickakes, and thence along the Kil van Col unto Constable's hook, from the said hook back to the place of beginning, with all the islands, kills, creeks and valleys included therein. (This tract includes Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey city and Bergen Neck, opposite New York. The price paid was 80 fathoms of wampum, 20 fathoms of cloth, 12 kettles, 6 guns, 2 blankets, 1 double kettle and half barrel of beer.)
Nomination. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Veto of the above nomination, as it was not made in the presence of the sheriff.
Another nomination of burgomasters and schepens for the ensuing year.
Report. Councillor Tonneman, of what occurred at the above nomination.
Order. Of the director and council, calling on the burgomasters and schepens to explain why they had not nominated any of the company's servants.
Answer. Burgomasters and schepens explaining why they had not nominated any of the company's servants.
Appointment. Burgomasters and schepens for the city of New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Orders. Increasing the pay of Thomas Robberson and Hendrick Hendricksen, soldiers.
Proceedings. For the recovery of two notes of hand; one signed by Nathaniel Hazard, and the other by rev. John Moore, who died last September. Both signatures proved to be forgeries. (Francis Doughty married Mr. Moore's widow.)
Order. On application of Jacob Eldersen, a runaway apprentice, for pardon.
Order. On the petition of one Nieuwenhoff, complaining of some persons at Westchester who sold him measled hogs.
Proceedings in suits of Jan la Montagne, jun., farmer of the excise, vs. Randal Hewit and others.
Minute. That Joannes Nevius, Dirck van Schelluyne, Mattheus de Vos and Pelgrom Clock, had taken the oath prescribed by the ordinance regulating fees.
Order. Increasing the pay of Abel Dircksen, a soldier.
Order. Respecting the excise payable by the farmers beyond the Fresh water, on Manhattan Island.
Opinion of the surgeons of New Amsterdam, as to the necessity of a post mortem examination of the body of Bruyn Barentsen who had been wounded six months before.
Order. To summon a runaway by the ringing of the bell.
Order. For the discharge of Abraham Pietersen, a soldier.
Order. To Jacob van Curler, to desist from keeping a school.
Order. For an appeal from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam, on application of the sheriff, who feels dissatisfied at his share of a fine; with writ.
Minute. Of the appearance of burgomaster Van Cortland and ex-treasurer Anthony, before the council, to explain certain items in the city accounts.
Order. On an application of Hendrick Jansen, smith, for restitution of moneys paid John Hicks for land.
Order. To credit Egbert van Borsum, ferryman, with the amount of his bill for wine and liquor furnished the director and council and other public officers.
Order. On application of Jacob van Couwenhoven, for a writ of relief from a judgment obtained against him, and subsequent proceedings.
Appointment. Orphan master and church warden in New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Order. Refusing permission to the farmers and their men in the vicinity of New Amsterdam, to "pull the goose."
Answer of ex-treasurer Anthony, to objections made to certain items in the city accounts, by the director and council.
Order. On a petition of Warnaer Wessels, farmer of the excise, to be credited with certain sums.
Contract with Hendrick Willemsen, to bake for the government.
Privileges. To be granted to such as will settle a new village (Haerlem) on the island of Manhattan on and about the late Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter's) land.
Order. To summon certain parties in arrears for jailer's fees.
Petition. Augustyn Heerman, for reference to arbitration of a claim of Charles Gabry against him.
Order thereupon.
Order. Warnaer Wessels to pay the rent due on the excise farmed to him.
Order. Receiver-general to credit Warnaer Wessels with 125 guilders.
Order. Receiver-general to pay certain outstanding claims against the government.
Letter. Jacob Jansen Huys' wife to director Stuyvesant, consigning certain articles to him in case of her husband's absence.
Order in council on the above letter.
Notice. Burghers of New Amsterdam to lodge as many married soldiers as they conveniently can, at a certain rate.
Commission. Johan de Deckere as superintendent of finances.
Minute. Of the filing of a copy of said commission.
Discharge. Dirck Crynen from the public service.
Application. Hans Vos for the discharge of his wife's son from Jacob van Curler's employ, as his time is expired; ordered to apply to the city magistrates.
Resolution to rent the Ferry at New Amsterdam to the highest bidder.
Minute. Refusing to appoint Jan Lubbertsen a clerk in the public office.
Minute. That Jacques Corteljou laid before the council the survey of the land near Middelborgh, L. I., in dispute between John Hicks and Hendrick Jansen, and order thereupon.
Order. That all freight allowed to sailors shall be sent to the public store for examination.
Order. Refusing the request of burgomasters and schepens for leave to Jacob van Corler to keep school.
Order. On a petition of Johannes Nevius, clerk of New Amsterdam, respecting the payment of his salary and fees.
Resolution to farm the windmill in New Amsterdam.
Order. That walnut timber imported from Holland shall pay duty.
Order. Dirck Teunissen to pay jailor's fees.
Minute. Application for an increase of wages by Bartholameus van Schel and other masons sent from Holland to complete the stone wall around fort Amsterdam.
Resolution to furnish Allard Anthony with an extract of a letter received from the directors in Holland.
Appointment. Magistrates for Midwout and Amesfoort.
Order. To allow Gysbert Opdyck a certain sum for his services as commissioner of the tenths.
Ordinance. Requiring shippers of tobacco to return the weight of each particular hogshead.
Order. John Mastine, constable of Flushing, to execute a judgment obtained by Nicholas Blashford against Thomas Stiles.
Order. Refusing Jacob van Corler permission to keep a school in New Amsterdam for the instruction of children in reading and writing.
Petition. Philip Pietersen Schuyler, that he may be credited with the amount of an account against the company, assigned to him by Jan Bembo, a soldier; granted.
Order. Commissary Varleth to collect the duties on exported liquors, and return the names of delinquents to the fiscal.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens for leave to appoint persons to settle the estates of the late Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter) and Peter Anthony, whose properties lie without the city; granted.
Order. Permitting Helena de Bree to return to the city of New Amsterdam to arrange her private affairs, before sailing for Holland.
Appointment. Richard Bridnell to be deputy collector of excise at Heemstede.
Summons. Lodcwyck -- Jan Martyn, Nicholas the Frenchman, Abraham Jansen, alias the Mulatto, and Gerrit the wheelwright, of Breuckelen, to appear before the council, and answer a complaint of sheriff Tonneman, for abusing him whilst collecting rev. Mr. Polhemus' salary (see post, 804).
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen.
Ordinance. For the better government of the town of Flushing, L. I.
Answer of the director and council to the frivolous and absurd demands of Jan Gallardo (see supra, pp. 166, 168, 258 of this vol.).
Petition. Adriaen Hegeman for writ of benefit of inventory in settling the estate of the late councillor Van Dincklage; granted.
Permit. Abraham Pietersen to erect a water mill on the Fresh water, New Amsterdam.
Order. Burgomasters and schepens to pay Cornelis Steenwyck's account of disbursements in fortifying the city of New Amsterdam in the English war.
Order. The fiscal to give up some trifling articles belonging to Jan Jeuriaense of Fort Orange.
Judgment in the ease of The heirs of Johanna Wheeler vs. The heirs of Henry Feaks, husband of said Wheeler; annuls the will of Feaks, and directs that the property of both the deceased persons be inventoried, and appraised, and after paying their debts, be equally divided among their surviving children.
Order. On a petition of James Sertel for payment of his account.
Judgment. Against Nicolas the Frenchman and Abraham Jansen, of Breuckelen, who refused to contribute to the support of the rev. Mr. Polhemus, on frivolous grounds, viz., one, that he is a Catholic; the other, that he does not understand Dutch; fined each 12 guilders.
Resolution. To summon the principal merchants of New Amsterdam before the council, for consultation on proposed changes in the customs.
Order. Confining commissary Van Brugge and his clerk to their office until they balance the books of accounts.
Order. For the translation of a paper in the Spanish language presented by Jan Gallardo, and leave to him to return to Holland.
Pardon of Martin Claesen, carpenter.
Writ of appeal from a judgment of the city court; Cornelis Steenwyck and Peter Jacobs Buys, attorneys of Walewyn van der Veen, vs. Nicholas Meyer, and proceedings thereon.
Ordinance. Against importing munitions of war, unseasonable loading and unloading of vessels, and traveling without a pass (renewed).
Proposals. Submitted by the director general to the council on the subject of some printed placards received from Holland.
Fine. Imposed on Gerrit, the wheelwright of Breuckelen, for refusing to contribute to the support of rev. Mr. Polhemus.
Letter. Cornelis Steenwyck and the principal merchants to the director and council, expressive of their willingness to leave the arrangement of the duties entirely to them.
Petition. Johannes Provoost for an increase of salary; granted.
Ordinance. Against cutting sods or digging oyster shells on Manhattan Island within certain limits.
Order. Confiscating four pieces of linen.
Sentence. Jan Martyn, from Herfleur, for attempting to hire the public bellman to go around and defame councillor Tonneman; to beg pardon with uncovered head and on bended knees, of God and the court, and pay 25 guilders and costs (see p. 789).
Sentence. Severyn Lourens, lance corporal, for theft; to be stripped of his arms and publicly flogged and branded.
Order. Increasing the pay of corporal Zachariah Sickels.
Sentence. Peter Hendricksen, a deserter; to be stript of his arms, to have his head shaved, then to be flogged and have each of his ears bored, and to work two years with the company's negroes.
Sentence. Nicholas Albertsen, for deserting his ship and betrothed bride after publication of the banns; to have his head shaved, then to be flogged and have his ears bored, and to work two years with the negroes.
Sentence. Lance corporal Simon Woutersen for permitting corporal Severyn Lowrens to escape from prison; to be reduced to the ranks with loss of 6 months' pay.
Order. Extending the time for covering William Pietersen de Groot's house in New Amsterdam with tiles, until he received them from Holland or Fort Orange.
Order. Suspending for two months the ordinance against thatched roofs in New Amsterdam.
Order. For a writ of appeal from a judgment of the city court in favor of Peter van der Linde against Claes Teunissen, and proceedings thereon.
Order on a petition of Govert Loockermans for the pay of his brother Peter, boatswain in the company's service.
Order on application for payment of a balance due corporal Arent van den Berch.
Appointment. Peter Schaeffbanck, to be messenger to the court of director and council.
Petition. Jacob Jansen Huys, for the release of certain articles sent him by his wife refused (see supra, p. 766).
Resolution. Continuing the duties on liquors exported to New England and Virginia (see vol. 6, 351).
Ordinance. Imposing a duty of 10 per cent on all imports, except provisions, malt, tobacco and sugar, which are free.
Order. To the burgomasters to provide against hogs running at large, and privies discharging in the streets of New Amsterdam.
Order. Granting Jan Gallardo de Ferrara, a free passage to Holland.
Order. Rev. Johannes Ernestus Gutwater, a Lutheran minister, to quit the province and return to Holland.
Order. To pay money due to Peter Loockermans.
Order. In regard to some imported lead.
Minute. Council approving the departure of the director-general to the South river.
Proceedings against Dirck Claessen, skipper of the sloop Union, for disobedience of orders; dismissed and fined.
Ordinance. Continuing the ordinance of 27th April, 1656, and further regulating the duties payable on imported and exported goods.
Oath of office of Nicolas Verleth, collector.
Ordinance. Regulating the duties and fees of court messengers.
Petition. Thomas Willett, that he may he allowed to commute for the duties payable by him.
Opinions of the several members of the council thereupon.
Order. Admitting Mr. Willett to trade, on condition that he give in as nearly as possible an account of his cargoes.
Report. Director Stuyvesant on the affairs at the South river.
Petition. The Swedish sheriff and magistrates at Tinnicum for certain privileges, and order thereupon.
Oath taken by the Swedes on the South river.
Petition. Joost Adriensen etc., for leave to build a saw and gristmill at Turtle falls on the South river.
Order. Granting the prayer thereof.
Propositions submitted to the council by Johan de Deckere, receiver-general.
Order thereupon (see under 25th May).
Order. Fixing the pay of two sailors for a voyage to Curaçao.
Resolution. To enclose the city of New Amsterdam by a double row of palisades, with two or three openings or gates.
Notice. To all persons having public property in their possession, to send in a return thereof.
Petition. Jan Theunissen Cuelenburgh, for the pardon of a runaway sailor; granted.
Order. Commissary van Brugge not to enter any accounts in his books until they are audited.
Commission. Cornelis van Ruyven to adopt proper measures for the arrangement of the public accounts.
Order. Receiver-general not to pay any money except on the order of the director-general.
Appointment. Resolved Waldron, to be provost and deputy sheriff, and his oath of office.
Resolution. That the director-general proceed to the Esopus.
Order. To increase the pay of George Hanel, cadet.
Order. On the petition of Michel Barckhuysen, cadet, not to be employed in any mean office.
Order. Pardoning Severyn Lourens, who broke jail before the sentence of the 12th April was executed, and permitting him to live on Long Island.
Petition. Paulus Schreck, praying that an attachment which he sued out against the wages of Jean Paul Jacquet may be declared valid; granted.
Resolution. To induce Egbert van Borsum to renew his lease of the Ferry (to Breuckelen), and to procure a scow for the conveyance of cattle.
Order. Allowing Paulus Leendertsen van der Grist time to advise Charles Gabry of certain law proceedings.
Petition. Hendrick Ryken, skipper of the ship Sphera Mundi, for leave to purchase tobacco and beaver; granted.
Letter. Secretary van Ruyven to Jacques Corteljou, directing him to send back a negro belonging to the company in his service.
Order. For a writ of appeal in favor of Samuel Mahu, of Boston, vs. Nicholas Booth, from a judgment of the city court, and proceedings thereon.
Petition. Adriaen Post, agent of Mr. Van de Capelle, for an order to all his colonists to return to Staten Island, with answer thereto.
Petition. Jean Peri for remission of the duties on a cargo of sugar and tobacco for Canada; granted, as this is the first voyage to that country from New Amsterdam.
Proceedings in the case of Ralph Cardel vs. Mathys Capito, to recover the price of a plantation; judgment for plaintiff.
Ordinance. For the payment of tenths.
Permit. To Jacques Corteljou to retain one of the company's negroes a few months.
Order. Fiscal to prosecute Simon Sevron for abusing Jan Montagne, jun., the farmer of the excise on Long Island.
Order. Marten Claessen to pay a debt due by him to Dirck Crynen, late provost.
Order. That a summons be issued against Nicholas Booth, at the suit of Matheus de Vos and wife, for damages, and subsequent proceedings.
Discharge of Jan Hibon, cadet.
Order for a writ of appeal. Jacob Vis vs. Frederick Lubberts.
Same. William Doeckles vs. Jan Hendricksen (van Gunst).
Agreement of the town of Gravesend for the tenths.
Letter. Director and council to the vice-director at Fort Orange, instructing him to proceed to the collection of the tenths in Renselaerswyck.
Instructions to Mr. La Montagne, respecting the amount he is to exact for the above tenths.
Commission. Ex-burgomasters and presiding schepen of New Amsterdam, to decide the matter in dispute between the director-general and council and Jan Gallardo de Ferrara.
Appointment. Sheriff and magistrates for Gravesend.
Order on a petition of Isaac Allerton, sen., to be credited with certain goods; refused.
Petition. Cornelis Harmensen Prins for an increase of pay; granted.
Judgment. Reversing decision of the court of New Amsterdam in the case of Hendricksen vs. Doeckles.
Judgment. Reversing decision of the court of New Amsterdam in the case of Lubbertsen vs. Vis.
Resolution. To enforce the order of the 17th July, 1657, against overdrafts on the treasury.
Order in a suit of Thomas Stevenson vs. Elias Bailey, constable of Middelborgh, L. I., for payment of a debt due by the town; plaintiff to apply to the town magistrates for payment.
Judgment in the case of Thomas Stevenson vs. John Gray and Samuel Sales, of Middelburgh, L. I., for trespass in cutting down his fence; defendants claim that it was across the public road; plaintiff ordered to leave the road as laid out by Messrs. La Montagne and Willett, and both parties to pay £1 Flemish.
Sentence. Hendrick Hendricksen, drummer, for assault and breach of the peace; to lose six months' wages.
Sentence. Andrew Vrydach, mason, for being intoxicated and fighting during divine service; to lose six months' wages, and to stand sentinel for a like period.
Appointment. Hendrick van der Walle, clerk in the secretary's office.
Sentence. Ralph Turner from Lancashire, a soldier, for fighting on the Sabbath; to stand sentry for six hours a day, on six consecutive days, with, two muskets on his shoulders.
Certificate. That Harmen Jacobsen, alias Bamboes, was shot by an Indian, off the Esopus, and brought to New Amsterdam for interment.
Sentence. Jan Warnarts and Gerrit Abel, soldiers, for fighting a duel; loss of three months' wages.
Votes of the members of the council as to the punishment to be inflicted on Claes Michielsen, a runaway sailor.
Sentence of said Michielsen; his hair to be clipped; to be then publicly flogged and his ears pierced with a red hot iron, and afterwards to work one year with the negroes.
Petition. Hendrick van der Walle, for permission to pay the duties on certain articles; granted.
Discharge. Of Hendrick Loeft, a soldier.
Case in appeal. Frederick Lubbertsen vs. Jacob Vis, for recovery of the amount of a note indorsed by defendant; judgment for defendant, as plaintiff must first sue Jacob van Couwenhoven, the drawer.
Order. Commissary Van Brugge to correct an error in the account of Adriaen Keyser.
Order. Referring to the directors in Holland a petition of Francis Brown, for payment of his tobacco which was sold in Ireland in 1645, on the company's account.
Petition. Fiscal for leave to sell some smuggled tobacco belonging to Abraham Frost and N. Taelman; granted.
Appointment of officers in the city military companies under the orange flag and under the blue flag.
Order. To the receiver to pay an account to Jacob I'Oragne, surgeon.
Order. Fiscal to inquire respecting certain beavers and other goods removed by John Laurens, an English merchant, from the house of Cornelis Steenwyck.
Judgment. Against Jacob Jansen Huys, for debt due the company.
Proceedings in the case of the fiscal vs. John Laurence, merchant, aforesaid.
Petition. Tielman van Vleck to be admitted a notary; granted.
Petition. Johan de Deckere for payment of certain expenses incurred by him when commissary at Fort Orange; granted.
Petition. Councillor Tonneman, for some allowance as sheriff and secretary of the district of Breuckelen.
Order thereupon, allowing him 200 guilders a year.
Appointment. William Beekman to be commissary at the South river (Delaware).
Order. To pay Rachel Vigne a certain sum due her husband Cornelis van Tienhoven; Mr. de Deckere dissents.
Appointment. Magistrates for Middelborgh, L. I.
Judgment for plaintiff in the case of the farmer of the excise vs. Caspar Steynmits.
License. Jan Lubberts to keep a school in New Amsterdam, to teach reading, writing and cyphering.
Order. Fiscal to deliver certain window lead to Claes Bording and Peter Jacobsen Marius.
Order. On a petition of Jacob Schellinx, to be liberated from arrest.
Resolution. Allowing rev. Mr. Drisius 300 guilders annually for board.
Warrant. Fiscal to arrest one Michel Bennighhuysen, a runaway from the Delaware, and send him thither in irons.
Order on a petition of Anthony Jansen from Salee, for a part of the valley granted to the town of New Utrecht, he having purchased it from the Indians; referred to the inhabitants of that town with instructions.
Order. In the case of Hans Vos, sent from Fort Orange charged with having sold brandy to Indians.
Judgment. Against John Lawrence for smuggling; fined 300 guilders with costs.
Order. That the sessions of the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam be held for the future on Tuesdays.
Appointment. Nicolaes Alberts as sheriff's officer.
Appointment. Gerrit Tides to command the company's yacht.
Order. Fixing the salary of Martin Cregier, jun.
Judgment. Against Jacob van Couwenhoven for the price of a horse purchased from Fredrick Lubberts.
Order to communicate an extract of a letter from the directors in Holland, dated 20th May last, respecting the pretended Lutheran minister, and other Lutherans here, to the clergy of New Amsterdam for their answer (see post, vol. 12: 80).
Proposal of the director-general to enclose the city at the river side by palisades, and to complete the stone wall of the fort.
Opinion of councillors De Sille and Tonneman thereupon.
Judgment. Confirming the sale of a piece of land in Midwout, L. I., by Jan Hendricksen van Gunst to William Douckles.
Petition. Joannes Pietersen van Brugh, for payment of a balance due Lucas Rodenburgh, late vice-director of Curaçao, with order thereupon.
Order. Ratifying an attachment sued out by Samuel Aelly on the plantation of Richard Bulck.
Similar order against Richard Bulck's grain at the suit of Peter Jansen Winckel.
Conditions on which Wolphert Gerritsen (van Couwenhoven) obtained confirmation of a certain deed of land (location not designated).
Remarks. Councillor De Deckere on the proposal submitted by the director-general of the 19th instant.
Order. Surveyor Corteljou to prepare a map of the lots within the city of New Amsterdam.
Complaint. Thomas Stevenson against the magistrates of Middelborgh, L. I., for opening a new road through his land, and order thereupon.
Order. Refusing Geertje, widow of Ryer Stoffelsen, permission to build a house right against the wall outside the city gate (New Amsterdam).
Order. Fiscal to search a vessel in the harbor of New Amsterdam.
Order. Hendrick Sweerincx to execute a contract he entered into with the baron Van der Capelle.
Order. Denying a motion of the fiscal for the confiscation of a parcel of beaver belonging to Gelyn Verplanck.
Order. Condemning Harmen Martensen to pay a quarter's rent of a house he had hired and left.
Petition. Notaries of New Amsterdam for modification of the fee ordinance; granted, their fees to be paid in beaver.
Order. Confiscating a quantity of smuggled beaver found on board the ship Draadvat.
Petition. Peter van Alen, tailor, of Fort Orange, praying the release of a parcel of beaver belonging to him found on board the above vessel and confiscated; refused.
Order. Confiscating a quantity of furs found on board the above vessel said to belong to Dirck Jansen Croon.
Petition. Skipper and sailors of the Gilded Beaver for permission to export a lot of beaver, being portion of the freight allowed them; granted.
Petition. Sailors of the ship Draadvat for the release from confiscation of the furs belonging to them, lately condemned; refused.
Petition. Dirck Jansen Croon, for the release of certain furs which he had entered; granted.
Order of distribution in the matter of the smuggled furs seized on board the Draadvat.
Petition. Merchants of New Amsterdam, for permission to trade with foreign countries within the limits of the W. I. Company's charter.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, in support of the merchants' request.
Order. Referring said petitions to the directors at Amsterdam.
Petition. Johannes de Peyster, for permission to ship back certain damaged goods to Holland; granted.
Minute. Of a claim presented by comptroller De Deckere against captain Beaulieu, with petition of the latter and order in the case.
Order. To send three Quakers across the river to Gemoenepae, whence they came.
Petition. Nicolas Gregorius Hillebrantsen of Fort Orange, to be allowed to defend himself from an accusation of sodomy; referred to the local court.
Taxed bill of costs of Matheus de Vos.
Proclamation. For a general day of fasting and prayer.
Order. On a petition of Jacob Steendam for payment of a debt due by Jacob Dyckman.
Order. Refusing to pay a bill of costs of the fiscal for prosecuting Jean Paul Jacquet.
Order. Allowing Mathys Capito house rent.
Order for a writ of appeal; Anthony Moore vs. Mattheus de Vos.
Order. Allowing firewood to the members and secretary of the council.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the further depreciation of wampum currency, and order thereupon.
Minute of director Stuyvesant's departure for the Esopus.
Petition. Hans Vos, for the discharge of himself and wife from prison; granted.
Order. On a petition of Thomas Willett, for the termination of the suit respecting the ship Farewell.
Order. To credit Thomas Willett with a certain sum advanced in 1651 to Cornelis van Tienhoven.
Commission. William Beeckman to be vice-director at the South river (Delaware).
Oath of office of vice-director Beeckman.
Instructions to vice-director Beeckman.
Order. Permitting William Beeckman to lease house and land belonging to one Commegys on which he has a mortgage.
Order. Burgomasters and schepens to recognize Resolved Waldron as deputy sheriff.
Order. On a petition of rev. Gideon Schaats for an increase of his salary.
Petition. Isaac Allerton, jun. (on behalf of his father), and of John Laurensz, praying the canceling of a certain bond which they gave as security for John Young; granted (see vol. 5, p. 233, 245).
Specification of the contents of a leather bag which John Young left behind him when he made his escape from arrest.
Charges incurred by John Young, during his detention at skipper Lowes.
Order. Magistrates of Flushing and Eastdorp, to arrest Hans Pietersen.
Petition. Rev. Samuel Drisius, for firewood and allowance of house rent; house rent allowed.
Remonstrance. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam to the director and council on the value of wampum.
Ordinance. Fixing the price at which bread, beer and wine shall be sold throughout the province.
Order. Rev. Johannes Ernestus Gutwasser, Lutheran minister, to remain in New Amsterdam until otherwise directed.
Arguments and reasons submitted by councillor De Deckere, on the subject of the value of wampum.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for leave to erect a pier.
Order. Permitting the burgomasters, etc., to construct the desired pier, and to collect wharfage.
Order. Widow of William Harck to render an account to Robert Terry, John Thouson, William Palmer, and John Coo, of certain cattle belonging to Thomas Farrington, a minor.
Order. Postponing the granting of the request of Joseph Waldron to be appointed deputy sheriff at Fort Orange.
Order. That Augustyn Heerman be admitted a common creditor for his claim against Laurens Duyts.
Order. For the examination of Geesje (Jansen), accused of having had illicit intercourse with Laurens Duyts (see post, p. 1055).
Petition. Jacob Hendrix, surgeon, to be allowed to engage Peter Jansen van den Berch as assistant; granted.
Order. For the payment of Resolved Waldron's costs against Hans Vos and wife.
Order. Referring a claim of Jan Hendricksen van Gunst against William Doeckles to the burgomasters and schepens.
Appointment. Orphan masters of New Amsterdam.
Petition. Surgeon Hendricks for leave to take back a yoke of oxen he sold to Laurens Duyts; he is to come in as a common creditor.
Order. To pay Resolved Waldron's account.
Order. To assist Jacob Stoffelsen's wife in building a house on the company's bouwery.
Ordinance. For the immediate improvement of Haerlem.
Order. On a petition of Matheus de Vos, for an attachment against all the property belonging to Laurens Duyts on Hog island.
Ordinance. Obliging boarding house keepers to pay excise in certain cases.
Order. Respecting the farming of the excise.
Order. Jacques Corteljou's negro to work with the other negroes.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens for the establishment of two cattle fairs annually in New Amsterdam; granted.
Sentence of whipping and banishment pronounced against Ytie Jansen, for living in adultery with Jan Parcel, alias Botcher.
Sentence. Laurens Duyts, of Holstein, for selling his wife, Ytie Jansen, and forcing her to live in adultery with another man, and for living himself also in adultery, to have a rope tied around his neck, and then to he severely flogged, to have his right ear cut off, and to be banished for 50 years.
Sentence. John Parcell, alias Botcher, of Huntingdonshire, Eng., for living in adultery with Ytie Jans, to be placed at the whipping post with two rods in his arm, to be banished for 20 years, and pay a fine of 100 guilders, with costs.
Sentence. Geesje Jansen, for living in adultery with Laurens Duyts, to be conducted to the whipping post, and fastened thereto, the upper part of her body being stripped naked, and two rods placed in her hand, to be afterwards conducted, in that wise, outside the city gates, and banished the province for the term of 30 years, with costs.
Sentence. Iva Dircksen, for adultery, to be conducted to the place where justice is executed, and there to witness the punishments inflicted this day, and then to be banished for the term of 50 years.
Appointment. Magistrates for Heemsteede.
Order. To pay an account due the estate of Peter Cornelissen, millwright.
Order. Referring to the orphan masters a petition of Jannetje Jansen, executrix of the estate of her late husband, Christiaen Barentsen, who died at the South river (Delaware).
Order. On the petition of Johannes Verveelen, for the recovery of a debt due by a deceased soldier.
Petition. John Parcel and Ytie Janse, "two sorrowful sinners," for pardon, and leave to marry.
Order thereupon. May remain three months to settle their affairs but must separate from each other at once.
Petition. Surgeon Hendricksen praying that an hospital may be established for sick soldiers and negroes.
Order. Surgeon Hendricksen (Varrevanger) to look out for a proper place and a steward, and to report.
Minute. Presentation of a petition for the pardon of Iva Dircksen.
Letter. Gov. Endecott and the commissioners of the United Colonies of New England to the director and council in favor of John Lawrence.
Translation into Dutch of the above letter.
Order. Arrest of the judgment pronounced against John Lawrence on the 13th of August last (see supra, pp. 928, 931, 942).
Opinions of the members of the council on the appeal of Anthony Claessen Moore vs. Paulus Leendertsen van der Grist.
Judgment in the above case.
Petition. Joseph Waldron for an allowance for house rent; granted.
Summons. Thomas Foster, Symon Seren, Ariaen Forman, John Hicks, John Smith, John Heerman, Aeltie Cornelissen, James Paine, Thomas Yrland, William Yets and Jeremy Wood, of Hempstead, to answer the complaint of the farmer of the excise.
Same in English.
Letter. Director and council to those of Hempstead, recommending them to settle for their excise (settled).
Appointment. Fire wardens for New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Matron to the hospital at New Amsterdam.
Petition. Augustyn Heerman, "the first beginner of the Virginia tobacco trade," for permission to make a voyage to the Dutch and French islands in the West Indies, and for letters of recommendation to the governors.
Order. Granting the above request.
Register. Transactions between the director and council and the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam in 1658.
Register of the principal resolutions in 1658.
Register of ordinances and placards.
Register of sentences and judgments.
Order. For the arrest of Peter Cornelisz van der Veen for contempt of court, in refusing to appear before the council when summoned.
Order. For the discharge of said Van der Veen, he having purged himself of his contempt.
Abstract. Exhibits in the suit between Jacob Jansen Huys, appellant, and Allard Anthony, respondent, and decision of director Stuyvesant thereon.
Minute. That the council concur in said decision.
Memorandum. Commission allowed for collecting debts in New Netherland.
Further proceedings in the above suit, with respondent's counter demand.
Judgment in the above case.
Judgment in the case of Jacob Vis, appellant vs. Andries de Haes, respondent.
Petition. Owners of the yacht Sea Bear, for two brass guns, and ammunition, as there are pirates in New England; granted.
Petition. Jan Zeelen for a lot of land in New Utrecht; granted if vacant.
Orders. For the increase of the salaries of Marten Cregier, jun., and Mathys Capito.
Order. For the increase of the pay of Walraven Jansen de Vos.
Order. For the increase of the pay of Bart Aertsen, a soldier.
Petition. Laurens de Sille to be appointed supercargo.
Indictment. Hendrick Jansen Claerbout, in the city court, for theft and abusing the public officers.
Minute. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam state want of jurisdiction in the above case, and ask power.
Commission to said court to try and sentence the above Claerbout, but if he be found guilty of felony, the sentence must be approved by director and council.
Order. Increasing the wages of Jan Christiaen Andriessen, a soldier.
Judgment. Against Peter Pia for excise on beer laid in for his daughter's wedding.
Commission. Empowering the court of New Amsterdam to pass sentence of banishment on Claerbout, and to erect a half-gallows in front of the city hall.
Order. Referring Allard Anthony back to the city court for explanation of a judgment against him.
Appointment. Magistrates for Westchester (Oostdorp).
Petition. Minister and kerck master of Midwout for materials to paint their church; referred to the directors in Holland.
Order. Authorities at Fort Orange and Rensselaerswyck to be on their guard against a surprise from the Indians.
Petition. Citizens of New Amsterdam (named), asking to be invested with the right of citizenship in all places in New Netherland; that the price of citizenship be fixed at 1000 guilders, and that the privileges granted them in regard to foreign trade may be published, etc.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens recommending that the prayer of the above petition be granted.
Answer of director and council to the above petition.
Nomination. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Petition. Messrs. Hazard, More, Jackson, Betts, Coe and others, for a tract of land, and leave to settle a town "beyond the hills by the South sea" (L. I.).
Order. Granting the prayer of the above petition.
Nomination. For orphan master, New Amsterdam.
Appointment of said orphan master.
Ordinance. For the establishment of villages.
Proposals of director Stuyvesant respecting the hostile measures to be adopted against the Esopus Indians.
Answer. Councillor de Sille to the above proposals.
Answer. Secretary van Ruyven to the above proposals.
Resolution. To declare war against the Esopus Indians, to be commenced in the fall, meanwhile to enlist men.
Stay of proceedings in New Amstel against Machiel Paulus van der Voort, until the matter be decided on appeal by the director and council.
Commission. Councillor de Sille to adopt measures for the survey and inclosure by palisades of the villages of Breuckelen and New Utrecht.
Petition. Nicasius de Sille, on behalf of the town of New Utrecht, complaining of the refusal of some of the inhabitants to obey the orders of the local authorities, and praying the ratification of the following ordinance.
Ordinance. For the enclosing the village, and for the better government of the town of New Utrecht.
Commission. Fiscal de Sille or his deputy, to act as sheriff of New Utrecht.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, praying that parties applying for revision of any judgment of the court may be obliged to deposit a certain sum.
Order. Granting the above request.
Petition. Nicholas Varlet for an allowance for house rent; granted.
Petition. Nicholas Bayaert, English clerk, for an increase of salary.
Petition. Cornelis van Gesel and others, for letters of benefit of inventory for the estate of Jacob Alrichs, deceased; granted.
Mandamus of benefit of inventory granted to Cornelis van Gesel and others, heirs of Jacob Alrichs, deceased.
Petition. Nicholas Varlet for the use of the company's yacht for a voyage to Virginia.
Resolution to hire the company's yacht to Mr. Varlet, and to send an officer in it to enlist soldiers in Virginia.
Proclamation. Fixing the 24th March as a day of general fasting and prayer.
Ordinance. For the better preservation of the palisades around the villages of Midwout and Amesfoort.
Commission. Nicholas Varlet and Brian Newton, as ambassadors to Virginia, to condole the death of gov. Mathews, to propose a league, offensive and defensive, against the Indians, to conclude a commercial treaty, and to request permission to enlist men.
Instructions to Messrs. Varlet and Newton.
Commission. Appointing William Beeckman, Alexander d'Hinoyossa, Paulus Leendertsen van der Grist, Gerrit van Sweringen, Jacobus Backer, and Jan Crato, to try and punish certain persons accused of murdering an Indian on the South river.
Instructions to fiscal de Sille, sent to the South river, to inquire into and prosecute those who committed the above murder.
Appointment. Claes Jansen Ruyter to be Indian interpreter.
Proclamation. Protecting, for three or four years, against all prosecutions for debt, such fugitives as will return from Virginia and Maryland.
Petition. Tielman van Vleeck, on behalf of several persons, for permission to settle on the maize land behind Gemoenepaen, on the west side of the North river; refused.
Treaty of peace renewed with the chiefs of Marsepingh and Rechkawick, Hackinkasacky, the Highlands, Najeck, Staten Island, Rimiachenanck alias Haverstraw, and Wiechquaeskeck.
Petition. Louwerens Pietersen, the Norman, for the appointment of guardians and curators over his minor child; appointed accordingly.
Appointment. Curators of the estate of Eldert Engelbert and some murdered Swedes.
Appointment. Auditors of the accounts of vice-director La Montagne.
Minute. Of the interview of Goethels, chief warrior of Wappingh, sent by the Esopus Indians to the director and council, to conclude a peace.
Petition. Nicholas Veldhuysen, praying that he may be protected against his creditors for the term of six months; granted.
Commission. Providing for the administration of public affairs during the director-general's absence at the Esopus.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to secretary van Ruyven; Esopus Indians attacked and defeated; the out settlements to be put on their guard.
Letter. Secretary Van Ruyven to the out settlements; warns them against surprise.
Appointment. Military officers for Haerlem, and notice thereof.
Proceedings. Against some night brawlers in New Amsterdam.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Heemsteade, summoning them before the council, to answer a complaint of trespass made by the chief of Marsepeack.
Proclamation of war with the Esopus Indians; dated Fort Orange.
Order. Those living scattered throughout the country, to form hamlets and villages.
Order. Orphan masters to appoint guardians over Peter Jansen de Witt's minor children.
Petition. Jan Gerritsen van Marcken for a writ of appeal against a judgment of the court at New Amstel; granted.
Order on a petition of Mensje Andries, wife of Anthony Bryant at the South river, for relief against injustice.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant, to the vice-director at New Amstel, recommending the case of the above Bryant to his favor.
Petition. Tielman van Vleeck and a number of others, for permission to settle a village and some bouweries on the maize land behind Gemoenepaen.
Answer. Declining to comply with the preceding request.
Order on a petition of Thomas Wandel for leave to reside on his bouwery.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange.
Order on a complaint of Andries de Haes, that Jacob Vis does not pay any attention to a judgment of the director and council; to summon him before the council.
Writ of certiorari to the magistrates of Rustdorp, to remove to the council the proceedings in the case of Nathaniel Denton and Mrs. Richard Everit vs. Mary, minor child of Thomas Tany Kraft.
Petition. Inhabitants of Gravesend for a clergyman; arrangements will be made to supply one.
Petition. Solomon Hansen, for permission for his wife to proceed to Holland; granted.
Indictment. Jan Juriaens Becker, for selling liquor to Indians.
Answer of Jan Juriaens Becker thereto.
Testimony of divers persons that brandy is sold openly throughout the South river to Indians.
Letter. Secretary Rawson, for the general court of Massachusetts, claiming that part of Hudson's river north of 42 deg. 20 min.
Dutch translation of the preceding letter.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the general court of Massachusetts, vindicating the Dutch title to New Netherland, and the Hudson river.
Petition. Mary Laurens of Middelburch, L. I., for a writ of appeal from a judgment against her in that court; granted (see post, p. 247).
Petition. Fiscal de Sille praying the confiscation of certain smuggled goods.
Order to communicate the above to Harmen Vedder.
Order. Referring the suit between Andries de Haes and Jacob Vis to arbitration.
Commission. Olof Stevensen van Cortland to act as presiding burgomaster in the absence of both the burgomasters from town.
Order on a petition of Nicolas Stillwel, farmer, praying permission to remain on his farm between Gravesend and New Utrecht, inasmuch as with his three sons and four servants he is able to defend himself.
Order on a petition of Joris Rapailje, praying to be allowed to leave his house standing on his farm for the present; must comply with the ordinance.
Petition. Tielman van Vleeck, attorney of Peter van Werckhoven and Daniel Gabrie, guardians of Dirck van Werckhoven, vs. Jacques Corteljou; that defendant exchange papers in this case.
Order. Petitioner to serve copy on defendant and summon him to appear.
Sentence. Jan Juriaens Becker for selling liquor to Indians; fined 500 guilders, to be degraded from his office of clerk to the church, to remove from the South river and pay costs of suit.
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen.
Petition. Peter Jacobsen Marius, attorney of Gerrit Bancker and Herman Vedder, praying release of goods seized by the fiscal (supra, p. 176); granted.
Appointment. Magistrates for Midwout and Amesfoort.
Petition. Jacques Cousseau, attorney of the widow of Mathys Gangerheyden, to be put in possession of all property belonging to the estate of deceased; granted.
Order on a petition of Walewyn van der Veen, attorney of Isaac de Sterre, for an attachment against the aforesaid Gangerheyden's property; to file his claim with Mr. Cousseau.
Petition. Jan Juriaens Becker for pardon.
Declaration. Henrick d'Raat and Jan Broersen that brandy has been sold openly to the Indians on the South river.
Order. Remitting the fine imposed on Becker.
Petition. Cornelis Steenwyck and others, merchants of New Amsterdam, for leave to trade for slaves along the west coast of Africa, from Cape Verde to Cape Lopez de Gonsalvo,&c.
Order. Referring the petitioners to the directors in Holland.
Petition. Thomas Hall and others, farmers and proprietors north of and adjoining the Fresh water on the island of Manhattan, praying that their houses may be allowed to stand, and that other interested parties may build near them so as to form a village.
Order. Permitting the houses of Wolphert Webber and Thomas Hall to remain, and allowing a village or hamlet to be formed near the bouwery of Augustyn Heerman, or that of the director-general, on Manhattan Island.
Commission. Jacques Cortelyou, Albert Cornelissen (Wantenaer) and Jan Evertse Bout, to examine the vicinity of Breuckelen, and report how many new plantations can be laid out there, and prepare a map of the same.
Contract. Between the director-general and council, and Nicholas Varlet, farmer of the duties on imports and exports from and to New England and Virginia.
Petition. Auke Jansen, carpenter, praying the appointment of arbitrators to appraise his work, and settle his accounts for building the church at Midwout.
Appointment. Abraham Martensen Clock and Fredrick Philipsen, carpenters, to report what extra work has been done on said church.
Order. Peter Cornelissen van der Veen to render an account to Allard Anthony of goods sold for him.
Petition. Consistory of the church at Beverwyck, requesting that their chorister be allowed a salary.
Order. Allowing said chorister 100 thalers a year.
Order. Allowing Hellegond Joris, midwife, a salary of 100 guilders a year for attending the poor.
Minute. Delivery of vice-director Montagne's accounts to receiver Van Ruyven for examination.
Report. Mr. Van Ruyven on said accounts.
Answer. Mr. La Montagne to the aforesaid audit.
Judgment. On an appeal from a decision by the court of Middelborgh, L. I., Mary Larison vs. Thomas Hunt; appellant was fined for having taken a vest from Nathan Whitmans, the tailor, with his consent, on which there was an attachment; judgment of the court below annulled on the ground that the action ought to have been against the tailor (see supra, p, 175).
Judgment in the case between Andries de Haes and Jacob Vis.
Report of arbitrators in the above case.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant (to the magistrates of Heemstead), New Amsterdam, enjoining them not to proceed further against certain Indians until both sides appear and are heard before the council.
Order. That the indentures of Hendrick Harmsen, an orphan from Amsterdam, bound to Jan Quisthout, be canceled, and that he be bound to another person.
Order. To advance the widow Loomans 50 guilders, to enable her to abandon her house and remove into a village, according to the ordinance.
Conference between the director and council and the chiefs of Hackinckesacky, Najack, Wieckquaeskeck, Haverstraw, and the Wappings; peace concluded with the Wappings.
Appointment. Commissioners to examine and report on the case of Jan Gerritsen van Marcken, appellant, vs. the court at New Amstel.
Notice to farmers living isolated, to pull down their houses, and settle into villages.
Conference between the director and council and three Mohican chiefs, who solicit that peace be made with the Esopus Indians; declined.
Order. Allowing Paulus Heymans and Serjeant Luby a certain sum for rent.
Ordinance. Excluding all persons from trading to Fort Orange or other parts of New Netherland, who have not obtained their burgher right.
Petition. Cornelis van Gesel, complaining that Alexander d'Hinoyossa has seized all the property, at the South river, of the late Jacob Alrichs, and praying a mandamus obliging said D'Hinoyossa to prosecute any claim he may have against said estate, before the director-general and council.
Order. Vice-director D'Hinoyossa to permit Van Gesel to enjoy the benefit of the letters already granted him (see p. 88, supra).
Resolution. To transport to Curaçao all but two or three of the lately captured Esopus Indians.
Peremptory order to Thomas Hunt to comply with the judgment pronounced on the 13th May last, in favor of Mary Larison {supra, p. 247).
Minute. Appearance before the council, of the magistrates of Heemsteede and the Indian chief, Meantinnemin, on a question as to title to certain lands, and an order that the Indians be allowed, this year, to harvest their planted maize.
Petition. Andries de Haes, that execution may be issued against the goods of Jacob Vis; ordered that execution issue after due notice.
Petition. Cornelis van Gesel, that persons be appointed to inventory and appraise the estate of the late Jacob Alrichs, and that parties having claims against it may prosecute them before the director and council.
Appointment. Appraisers of the above estate.
Petition. Cornelis Gesel, that the personal property of the late Jacob Alrichs be brought to and sold at the Manhattans; granted.
Report of the referees in the case of Peter Rudolphus, appellant, vs. Balthazar de Heart, respondent.
Judgment. Confirming the decision of the city court in the above case.
Sentence pronounced by William Beeckman, vice-director at Altona, against Evert Jansen, for an assault with his sword on Gerrit Hermans; to pay the surgeon's bill and to be set to hard labor for six weeks at the fort.
Minute. Approval and recording of said sentence at New Amsterdam.
Resolution of the chamber at Amsterdam for the safe transmission of letters from New Netherland and Curaçao to Holland.
Ordinance. For affixing a box in the secretary's office at New Amsterdam, for the receipt of letters to be transmitted to Holland.
Conference between the director and council and the chiefs of Hackinckesack and Haverstraw; an armistice granted the Esopus Indians.
Commission. Claes Jansen Ruyter to accompany the above chiefs to the Esopus to receive proposals of the Esopus Indians.
Instructions to Claes Jansen Ruyter.
Petition. Andries Hudde praying for some appointment at the South river.
Appointment. Andries Hudde to be clerk at Altona on the Delaware.
Bond. Paulus Leendertsen van der Grist and Johannes van der Meulen as securities for Cornelis van Gesel, administrators of the estate of the late Jacob Alrichs.
Order. For the delivery to Cornelis van Gesel of all property real and personal belonging to the late Jacob Alrichs.
Order. In the case of The guardian of the late Jacob Loper's minor children vs. Cornelis Melyn; defendant ordered to deposit in court, the moneys claimed with the interest.
Appointment. Burgomasters of New Amsterdam to assist the director-general in deciding certain cases in appeal before the council, wherein the fiscal is a party.
Order. Jacques Corteljou to survey, and make a map of the lots within the city of New Amsterdam.
Record. Plea of guilty entered against Jan Quisthout van der Linde, a soldier, accused of sodomy.
Indictment of said Quisthout, a native of Brussels.
Sentence. Jan Quisthout van der Linde to be taken to the place of execution and there stripped of his arms, his sword to be broken at his feet, and he to be then tied in a sack and cast into the river and drowned until dead (see supra, p. 251).
Sentence. Hendrick Harmensen, the boy on whom Quisthout committed by force the above crime, to be privately whipped, and sent to some other place by the first opportunity.
Minute. Arrival of Sir Henry Moody, baronet, ambassador from Virginia, and order thereupon; minute of his appearance before the director and council.
Letter. Sir William Berckeley, governor, and Theodore Blande, speaker of the assembly, of Virginia, to the director and council, empowering Sir Henry Moody to receive their signatures to a certain treaty of commerce concluded with them by the agents from New Netherland (see post, p. 400).
Letter of credence from governor Berckeley, in favor of Sir Henry James Moody aforesaid, with request to advance a certain sum to him.
Resolution. To advance 1,000 to 1,200 guilders to Sir Henry Moody, and memorandum of deliberations on the proposed treaty.
Letter. Ensign Dirck Smith to the director and council, with particulars of a conference held with the Indians.
Original of the above letter.
Resolution. That the director proceed to Esopus to conclude a peace with the Indians there.
Petition. Nicholas Varlet and Jacob Backer for a permit for their ship to go to Curaçao; granted.
Order. Permitting Joseph d'Acosta to proceed to the recovery of a judgment against Jan Adriaensen Duyvelant.
Petition. Allard Anthony for the payment of moneys in the hands of Cornelis van Ruyven, to satisfy a judgment obtained against Anthony Claessen Moore.
Order thereupon. Petitioner must prove his right to be a preferred creditor.
Petition. Hendrick Tieboel for leave to return to Holland; granted.
Petition. Jan Harmensen, baker, of Fort Orange, for a writ of appeal from a judgment pronounced there against him for illicit trading with the Mohawks.
Order. Court of Fort Orange to furnish copy of the judgment complained of.
Petition. Dirck Jansen and Lourens Lourensen, for payment of their sloop, which was hired at Esopus, and was ten days in the public service.
Order. That they must prove that they had been engaged by the commanding officer at the Esopus.
Petition. Govert Loockermans for payment of a claim against the estate of Matthys Ganderhuysen; referred to Jacques Cousseau.
Advertisement that the ship Oak Tree is up for Amsterdam; for freight or passage, apply to the skipper, or burgomaster Van del Grist; "Let one make it known to the other."
Order. For the transportation of Esopus Indians (prisoners) to Curaçao, and agreement for their passage.
Ordinance. Renewing the ordinance against trading up the North or South river, without a permit.
Appointment. Martin Cregier and Oloff Stevensen van Cortland, to accompany the director-general to Esopus.
Appointment. Magistrates for Middelbourgh, L. I.
Certificate. That Burger Jorissen hath deposited certain money in court, and that it has been paid to Alexander Partridge's son.
Minute. Application of the magistrates of Amesfoort, that government resume possession of a parcel of land in that town, recently sold by Jacob Steendam to Albert Albertsen, with resolution of director and council to do so for the company, as patroons of the province, and to pay Steendam the price stipulated to be paid by Albertsen.
Deed. From Jacob Steendam to Albert Albertsen, of the above land.
Contract. Cornelis van Gesel to supply a certain quantity of clapboards at the South river, and of the director-general to ship the same to Holland on account.
Commission (French). Burgomasters and regents of the city of Amsterdam to Take Jans, master of the ship St. Catarina.
Same in Dutch.
Minute of the arrival of said ship at New Amsterdam.
Commission. Peter Laurensen to go on a fishing voyage along the coast.
Petition. Take Jans to sell the remnant of his cargo; granted.
Minute. Return of the director-general and burgomasters Cregier and Stevensen (van Cortland) from the Esopus.
Petition. Peter Tonneman to be re-appointed sheriff of Breuckelen district and to be appointed sheriff of New Amsterdam, and that all the ordinances be renewed and published.
Answer. Refusing the first part of said petition.
Minute. Mr. Tonneman sworn sheriff of New Amsterdam.
Order on a petition of Boudewyn van Nieulant; he must prosecute his action first in the city court.
Order on a petition of Jacob Jansen and Laurens Andriesen Draeyer for leave to attach the property of the late Jacob Alricks; referred to executor.
Order on a petition of Magdalen and Catherine Hendricx, for leave to return to Holland; granted on giving security to pay any debts they owe.
Journal of the director-general on the voyage to the Esopus; peace concluded.
Notification. Director-general to those of the colonie Renselaerswyck, that the company in Amsterdam claim the appointment of a sheriff in that colonie.
Answer. Jeremias van Renselaer and Arent van Curler to the above notification, requesting that the matter be referred to the principals in Holland.
Ordinance. Against runners purchasing furs of Indians in the woods, and against selling liquor to Indians.
Conference. Between the director-general and the Senecas held at Fort Orange.
Letter (circular). Director Stuyvesant to the clergy, notifying them that they are not to publish any banns of marriage, unless the parties have lived at least a year and a half to two years in their district.
Leave to Abraham Verplanck and Augustyn Heermans to withdraw their appeal from a judgment of the city court in favor of Rachel van Tienhoven.
Attachment. Granted against money belonging to the estate of Jacob Alrichs.
Order. Confirming an attachment issued by the court of New Amsterdam.
Petition. Jean de Baralle, praying an order to Alexander d'Hinoyossa to deliver him a copy of his late father's will; granted.
Order on a petition of Thomas Willett and others, for reimbursement of the purchase-money of the ship Farewell, which had been sold them by the director and council and afterwards reclaimed in Holland; to furnish copy of warranty.
Petition. Jacob Steendam requesting to know where he is to obtain the buckwheat for the land at Amesfoort, of which the company has resumed possession for that town.
Order. That said Steendam receive payment from Elbert Elbertsen and Peter Cornelisen.
Petition. Cornelis van Gesel setting forth the particulars of AIrich's death and the indecent behavior of D'Hinoyossa and Sweringen immediately afterwards, and praying restitution of the deceased's books and papers; granted.
Order. Certain parties at the South river to declare what they know of a certain case.
Motion. On behalf of Laurens Andriessen vs. Cornelis van Gesel, executor, for an attachment against the property of late Mr. Alrichs; refused.
Ordinance. Erecting a court of justice in Haerlem.
Petition. Cornelis van Gesel, for the appointment of curators to the estate of the late Mr. Alrichs; granted.
Permit. Certain persons (not named) to commence a settlement behind Gemoenepa.
Resolution. To send the yacht the Sea Bear on a cruise through Hellgate, to return through the Narrows, in search of a Swedish privateer.
Order. Allard Anthony to comply with a judgment previously issued.
Petition. Jan Juriaense Becker for leave to keep a school; granted.
Order. Permitting Mattheus de Vos to examine Nicholas Boot on interrogatories; granted.
Order. Referring a disputed bill of costs to arbitration.
Judgment. Against Albert Albertsen, alias Ribbon Weaver, for not removing into a village agreeably to the ordinance.
Instructions. Dirck Smith and Pietersen Lourensen sent in search of Swedish privateers.
Minute. Appearance before the council of the magistrates of Breuckelen, who remonstrate that it would be impossible for the inhabitants of that place to contribute more than 300 guilders and a house, annually to the support of the rev. Mr. Selyns.
Offer of director Stuyvesant to pay 250 guilders annually to the rev. Mr. Selyns, provided he preach the Sunday evening sermon at the director-general's bouwery.
Commission. Rev. Henricus Selyns to be minister of Breuckelen and the Bouwery.
Judgment. Obliging John Aske to complete some dams in the town of Gravesend according to his contract.
Petition. Rev. Hermanus Blom and rev. Henricus Selyns, that they may be allowed expenses incurred for board and lodging whilst detained at New Amsterdam; granted.
Petition. Laurens de Sille, for an increase of salary; granted.
Order. Jacques Corteljou to render a correct account of his administration of the affairs of Cornelis van Werckhoven.
Petition for the foreclosure of a mortgage on the farm of Peter le Feber at the Waele Bocht, and for permission to sell the house thereon; granted.
Taxation of a bill of costs for Walewyn van der Veen, notary.
Declaration of Allard Anthony respecting the quality of tobacco and beavers shipped to Holland.
Taxation of a bill of costs.
Appointment. Mattheus Capito to make up the accounts of the estate of the late Jacob Alrichs.
Conference between the director and council and Tapousagh, chief of the Long Island Indians, who asks aid against Ninnegret, chief of the Narrycanse tribe, who is waging war against the Indians on East end of Long Island.
Articles of Amitie & Commerce agreed & concluded on, Betweene the Right Honnourable the graund Assembly of Virginia & Mr. Nicolaes Varleth, capt. Leiftennant Brian Nuton, Agents for the Right Honnourable Peter Stuyvesant, govenour-generall of the N. Netherlands, Curaçao, Bonairo, Aruba, & Counsell of staet there established (see supra, p. 300).
Letter. Sir William Berckly to Peter Stevenson, Governour & Generall of the New Netherlands, declining to comply with his request concerning his titles and claims to land in this northern part of America.
Reference to a letter received from governor Berckley, dated 25th February, 1660, respecting negotiations for a free trade with Virginia.
Petition. Tielman van Vleck, attorney of the heirs of Cornelis van Tienhoven, for a stay of proceedings until he hear from Holland; granted.
Petition. Jan Ryndersen Spits, gunner, for an increase of pay; granted.
Petition. Walewyn van der Veen, attorney of Jacob Jansen Huys, respondent, in a case of appeal, for payment of costs; denied, and ordered to pay the costs in the suit.
Interlocutory judgment in the case of Mattheus de Vos and Nicholas Booth, on a judgment of the quarter sessions of James City, VA; further proof ordered.
Judgment against Nicholas de Meyer, for an assault committed on an Indian; fined.
Judgment. Confiscating certain beavers, the property of Teunis Pietersen Tempel.
Resolution to charter to Frederick Phillipse, late the director's carpenter, the company's sloop for a voyage to Virginia.
Petition. Johannes Provoost, assistant at Fort Orange, for payment of expenses incurred in voyages up and down the river on public business.
Petition. Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, to be continued another year as farmer of the excise at Fort Orange; granted.
Order. On a petition of the wife of Thomas Huggens, for payment of a horse killed in the public service in the late Esopus war.
Petition. Reyndert Jansen Hoorn, for payment of a bill of exchange received from the late Jacob Alrichs, and returned protested; referred to the drawers.
Petition. Pieter Hendricksen, for an increase of his wages as turnkey; granted.
Petition. Joannes Nevius, city clerk, for an allowance for rent and fuel; declined.
Petition. Surgeon Gysbert van Imborch, for payment of his bill for attending a soldier wounded in the late Esopus war; payment ordered.
Petition. Hendrick Andriessen, for permission to remove his house at Fort Orange to another site; granted.
Order to allow Thomas Willet 3 or 4 negroes, on account of provisions furnished last year, with permission to remove them wherever he likes.
Application of rev. Joannes Theodorus Polhemus, minister, and Jan Snedeker, elder, of the church at Midwout (Flatbush), for one or two windows, as the building is nearly completed.
Petition. William Beeckman, of fort Altona, that his son Hendrick may be allowed cadet's pay, to relieve somewhat the petitioner's expenses.
Petitions and papers in a suit between Cornelis van Gezel and Alexander D'Hinoyossa, respecting the estate of the late Jacob Alricks.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne and magistrates, to director Stuyvesant, representing frauds in the manufacture of beer barrels, and requesting that measures be adopted to prevent the same; order accordingly.
Order. Referring to arbitration a suit between Francis Swyn and Thomas Wandel.
Petition. Peter Tonneman, sheriff of New Amsterdam, for increase of salary; order respecting his fees.
Petition. William Teller praying for reimbursement of expenses incurred on public account in 1655.
Petition. Jacob Hendricksen Varvanger, surgeon, on the subject of his pay.
Petition. Minister and elder of the church at Midwout (Flatbush); cost of church and amount of debt; pray a gratuity to pay deficiency.
Order. For an aid to said church.
Petition. Jacob Sam, bookkeeper, requesting to be relieved of certain duties not belonging to his office.
Indictment. Hendrick Muller for larceny and running away.
Sentence of said Muller; three years' hard labor at the wheelbarrow.
Report. Director Stuyvesant's visit to Esopus and Fort Orange.
Nomination. Magistrates for the town of Hempstead for the ensuing year.
Appointment. John Hicks and Robert Ashman as magistrates of that town.
Petition. Solomon Lachair, farmer of the excise on Long Island, complaining of Henry Pavison of Hempstead for smuggling; summons ordered.
Petition. Rachel van Tienhoven praying that the accounts of her late husband may be made up.
Order respecting the accounts of Johan de Decker and Brian Nuton.
Order respecting the pay of public officers and the currency.
Minute. That the above order does not include the allowances for board to the director-general and minister.
Order. Confiscation and sale of certain skins and peltries on the ground of smuggling.
Register. Transactions in the year 1660, between the director-general and council and the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam.
Register. Principal resolutions of 1660.
Register. Ordinances and placards, 1660.
Minute. That Henry Townsend has entertained Quakers at Jamaica, L. I., &c.
Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Jamaica; rev. S. Drisius sent to officiate there; a deputy sheriff sent to inquire into the holding of conventicles by Quakers and others.
Minute of a search for Quakers; arrest of a Quaker's cloak and of Sam Spicer at Gravesend, L. I.
Names of those who attended the preaching of George Wilson, the Quaker.
Appointment. Magistrates for Oostdorp (Westchester).
Petition. Town of Midwout (Flatbush) for a grant of a valley adjoining their village, between the Fresh water kill and the Canarise, extending S. S. E. from the sea to the woods; granted.
Queries. Submitted by Jacob Sam, bookkeeper, with answers thereto.
Petition. Shipwrecked seamen for their wages; granted.
Petition. Solomon la Chair to be admitted a notary public; petitioner to be first examined as to his fitness.
Indictment. Henry Townsend and Sam Spicer for attending Quaker meetings.
Petition. Inhabitants of Middelburgh (Newtown), L. I., that Richard Mills, their schoolmaster and "souls helpe on the Lord's day," be allowed the use of the minister's house and glebe.
Order. Francis Doughty to deliver up said premises to the schoolmaster.
Appointment and oath of office of Solomon Lachaire as notary public.
Petition. Guardians of Laurens Peterson's children for instructions in regard to the division of the estate.
Indictment of Henry Townsend, of Jamaica, a Quaker.
Sentence of said Henry Townsend: fined £25.
Trial and sentence of Samuel Spicer, a Quaker; fined £12.
Order banishing John Tilton of Gravesend, and John Townsend of Jamaica, Quakers, from the province.
Order to Jacob Sam, bookkeeper, and Carel van Brugge, commissary of provisions.
Order, on a complaint of Samuel Edsal that the negro he purchased is out of his mind; to send him to Virginia and import another.
Order. Refusing Borger Jorissen and Peter Jansen Noorman, permission to keep their houses and barns on their bouweries; must remove to the village.
Appointment. Evert Duyckingh to be firewarden in New Amsterdam.
Notice. Public officers not to trouble the receiver-general for money, unless they have just claims.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the town of Jamaica, L. I., notifying the appointment of new magistrates, and the quartering of soldiers on the inhabitants, on account of the entertainment of Quakers there.
Order. For keeping account of the quantity of flour delivered to the public baker and of the return of bread therefrom.
Petition. Schout, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for an enlargement of the burgher right.
Order thereupon. Persons absent from the city, and not keeping fire and light during four months, to forfeit privilege of freemen.
Order. Determining the rank and privilege of the sheriff of New Amsterdam in the common council.
Nomination. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Appointment of the above officers.
Petition. Michael Jansen and others, that a proper road may be laid out in front of their lots on the strand, in New Amsterdam.
Order on a petition from Gemoenepa, for the palisading of that newly begun village.
Petition. Aert Anth. Meddagh, Tonis Gysberts Bogaert, Joresy Rapalje, Jean Le Cler, Jacob Kip, and others, for permission to plant a village on the river side opposite the Manhatans, in sight of fort Amsterdam, between the lands of said Bogaert and Kip.
Order. The aforesaid persons to remove from their farms to the above village (Brooklyn).
Order on an application of the magistrates of Rustdorp (Jamaica), to be relieved of the soldiers quartered there.
Letter. Magistrates of Rustdorp to director Stuyvesant transmitting the following.
Pledge. Signed by the magistrates and part of the inhabitants of Rustdorp, to denounce Quakers and their meetings.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Rustdorp; relieves the signers of the preceding paper of the soldiers whom he orders to be quartered on the recusants; John Townsend banished.
Order. Summoning those who neglect to repair their fences at Corlaer's Hook.
Proceedings against Mrs. Micah Spicer, for entertaining George Wilson, a Quaker.
Petition. Teunis G. Bogaert and others, for leave to build a block house on Joris Rapalje's land (Brooklyn).
Order in a suit between Mettje Wessels and Govert Loockermans.
Order on a complaint presented by the magistrates of New Utrecht against Jacques Corteljau.
Letter. Squire Hickes to director Stuyvesant; requests the appointment of a magistrate in place of Mr. Ashman, who cannot read or write.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the town of Hempstead; recommends the election of Richard Gildersleeve to be magistrate of that town, vice Ashman; no minister there.
Petition. John Townsend, Richard Bridnel, Samuel Dean, and Richard Harcker, of Rustdorp, requesting to be relieved of soldiers quartered on them because they will not inform against Quakers; will be relieved when they sign the pledge (p. 525).
Petition of the miller to use the water of the Kolck (New Amsterdam) to drive his mill, and order thereupon.
Appointment. Hans Vos to be deputy sheriff.
Nominations. Churchwarden, orphan master, and firewarden, of the city of New Amsterdam.
Appointments to the above offices.
Petition. Warnaer Wessels to be credited with certain items; allowed.
Petition. Inhabitants of the Waelebocht (Brooklyn) for leave to erect a block house; refused.
Order that no person be assessed for the city rattle watch, except such as are subject to serve in the burgher watch.
Order. Burgomasters of New Amsterdam to render an annual account of the city's receipts and income.
Resolution to grant Andries Herperts a small island in Hudson's river, saving the rights of the colonie of Rensselaerswyck.
Indian deed to Andries Herpertsen and Rutger Jacobsen of Beverwyck, of an island nearly opposite Bethlehem, called Pachonakelick by the Indians, and Long, or Mahikanders island, by the Dutch.
List of articles given in payment for the above island.
Petition. Laurens Pietersen, consenting to the payment of her portion of the estate to his daughter Engeltie, recently married to Jan van Cleeft.
Visit of rev. Samuel Drisius to Hempstead; baptizes 41 children and one aged woman.
Petition. Emanuel Petersen and Dorothy Angola, his wife, both free negroes, praying a certificate of freedom for a lad named Anthony Angola, whom they had adopted when an infant, and since educated and reared; granted.
Resolution. Discharging the Swedish sheriff at the Delaware, and conferring his powers on commissary Beeckman.
Order. Relieving Peter Rambo from the office of magistrate over the Swedes at the Delaware.
Permission to serjeant Jacob van der Veer to return to New Amsterdam from the Delaware.
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen.
Petition. Peter Terragon and five or six Frenchmen (of Bushwick) for leave to reside on their farms; refused.
Petition. Elias Rants for an increase of pay; granted.
Commission. Dirck Looten to be commissary of provisions.
Dismissal of commissary Carel van Brugge.
Order for the payment of William Teller's account.
Petition. Volckert Jansen and others for a grant of Aepjes island, near Fort Orange.
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Gravesend.
Letters patent. Establishing a court of justice at Bushwick.
Lease, to Jacob Stoffelsen, of the company's bouwery at Ahasimus.
Letters patent. Establishing independent courts of justice at Midwout and Amersfoort, L. I.
Petition. John Carman, Caleb Carman and Benjamin Coe, husband of Abigail Carman, praying that John Hicks, who married their mother, may be obliged to render an account of the estate; copy to be furnished Mr. Hicks.
Petition. Thomas Wandel for a grant of a salt meadow at Mespath Kill, which he claims by a previous grant; ordered to exhibit his title.
Order. Refusing the petition of Anthony Jansen van Faes, William Jansen van Borckeloo, and Jan Emaus for a grant of Gysberts island, south of Gravesend.
Petition. Minister and elder of the church at Midwout for aid to pay off a debt; the company will pay half.
Pass. Abraham Staats, skipper, bearer of despatches to gov. Endicott.
Proposals of some Mohawk chiefs, on their return from the South river, where they had been to make a peace between the Minquaas and Sinnecusse Indians.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange.
Letter of administration to Hendrick Kip, jun., and Abraham van Nas, for the estate of Elmerhuysen Cleyn.
Ordinance. Establishing the fees to be paid at the public weigh scales.
Order. Richard Mills to deliver to Mr. Doughty, trees, &c., planted and left on the lot of the deceased minister Mr. Moor (Newtown, L. I.).
Petition. Anna Dircks, widow of Peter Kock, to build a house on the south corner of her lot in New Amsterdam; refused, being too near the fort.
Ordinance. Director and council of Renselaerswyck, forbidding trade in the woods with Indians.
Approval of said ordinance by the director-general and council of New Netherlands.
Order. Allowing Marcus Jansen van der Bos certain pay whilst he acted as drummer at the Esopus.
Allotment and distribution of lots in the Esopus.
Notice. Proprietors of the above lots in the hamlet, now named Wiltwyck, to have them surveyed preparatory to taking out patents.
Appointment. Magistrates for Wiltwyck and their oath; minister's house ordered built.
Petition. Egbert Sanderson and Jan Teunissen from Leerdam, inhabitants of Midwout and Amesfoort, L. I., for leave to erect a saw mill on a stream at Gemoenepae; granted.
Petition. Robert Coo, of Rustdorp, praying that an attachment on cattle belonging to his brother-in-law, Richard Crabbe, may be declared valid; granted.
Commission. Abraham van Nas to be notary public.
Resignation. Martin Cregier, jun., of his office as clerk.
Proceedings of the fiscal for confiscation of smuggled goods.
Petition. Jacob Jansen van Campen for leave to remain at large until his trial for wounding John de Witt, the miller; granted.
Order. For the continued exclusion of Margaret, wife of Randel Huwit, from the city of New Amsterdam.
Instruction for the court of justice at Wiltwyck.
Discharge. Bartholemew van Schel and other masons from the public service.
Order to the magistrates of Middelburgh to deliver up certain clothes belonging to the rev. Mr. Moore, deceased, to be sold by public auction to pay his debts.
Petition. Roelof Swartwout to be appointed sheriff of Wiltwyck, at the Esopus.
Commission. Roelof Swartwout to be sheriff of Wiltwyck.
Oath of office taken by said Swartwout.
Minute. Cornelis Melyn's refusal to surrender the soil of Staten Island to the W. I. Company.
List of papers relating to Staten Island delivered up by Cornelis Melyn.
Royal order to the governor of Massachusetts, for the arrest of colonels Whalley and Goffe.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Endecott; the above parties are not within his jurisdiction.
Petition. Magistrates of Bushwyck for the grant of certain salt meadows; granted.
Minute. Refusing Peter Terragon, Jacob Begyn and others, permission to reside at New Arnhem.
Notice. Paulus van der Beecq has farmed the tavernkeepers' excise on Long Island.
Letter. John Sticklin to ---, requesting him to find out whether the place called Achter Cul be open to settlement, and whether the Dutch governor would grant it to a company, &c.
Letter. John Stickland to (Brian Nuton); same purport as the preceding.
Minute. Permitting the above parties to come and examine the land.
Petition. Town of Amesfoort, for a survey of the valleys claimed by Midwout; granted, and ordered accordingly.
Order to summon Jan Jansen Verryn, of Gravesend, to answer a claim of Timotheus Gabry, and proceedings thereupon.
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen for a grant to that town of certain valleys situate at the Red Hook, the Waalebocht, and beyond the third kill.
Order to survey the above.
Order for the survey of a tract of land at Canaresse, petitioned for by Paulus Jansen van der Veer and others.
Petition. Johan de Decker, for an appeal from a judgment pronounced against him by the court of burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, he as a member of the executive council, not being amenable to a court of inferior jurisdiction.
Petition. Maritje Roeloffs, wife of Wouter Claessen Schaep, of the Delaware river, praying for an order to Mr. d'Hinoyossa, director at that place, to furnish petitioner with a debit and credit statement of her account, &c.
Letter. Director and council of New Netherland to Alexander d'Hinoyossa, enclosing the above with request, &c.
Petition. William van Vredenburgh and Cornelis Andriessen Hoogland, discharged soldiers, for a remission of the prices of their passage money to this country; granted.
Order in favor of some seamen against Edward Prescott for payment of their wages.
Petition. Thomas Wandel, of Mespath kill, with proofs of his title to a certain salt meadow near Smith's island.
Order. Magistrates of Bushwick not to dispose of the above meadow until further authorized.
Caveat. Town of Midwout, against taking any action on the survey of its valley until the town be heard; ordered accordingly.
Report. Claes Jansen Ruyter, of the result of his visit to the Esopus Indians.
Complaint of the fiscal that the merchants make false entries of their goods, and requesting that provision be made therefor.
Ordinance. Against false entries at the custom house.
Letter. Arent van Curler to director Stuyvesant, requesting authority to purchase and settle a great flatt back of Fort Orange (Schenectady).
Minute. Granting permission to purchase the above land.
Order to survey a valley at Canarisse, L. I., and others in dispute between Midwout and Amesfoort.
Petition. Dirck Looten, commissary, for an increase of pay; granted.
Order for the better entering of goods.
Petition. Deacons of the church at New Amsterdam, requesting that each of the adjacent villages make weekly collections for their own poor (see page 868, post).
Order. Fiscal and his deputy to be acknowledged and respected in their respective offices by the city tavernkeepers.
Order. Fining Hendrick Assueros, tavernkeeper, New Amsterdam, for having sold liquor to sundry persons, and permitted them to play at ninepins during divine service.
Petition. Augustine Herman for payment of his claim to certain goods taken in the prize Tobasko; rejected, said prize having been captured long after the publication of the peace.
Petition. Johan la Montagne, jun., and other proprietors of Vredendal, or Montagne land, near Harlem, for leave to settle a hamlet of some families on the point of the flatland, near where the water mill is about to be erected; refused.
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen for aid to pay their court messenger, who acts also as chorister, schoolmaster, sexton and bell ringer; granted.
Order. Obliging Cornelis de Potter's widow to deliver to William Wilkins two stones, which he purchased for millstones.
Order. Banishing sundry lewd Women from the province.
Order. Taxing a bill of costs.
Complaint against John Pien, an Englishman, for an assault with intent to kill Thomas Willett.
Deposition. Thomas Willett against said Peyn.
Order. Banishing said Stephen Champion (sic) from the province, for the above assault.
Notice. Warnaer Wessels and Paulus van der Beecq are authorized to collect the tenths of all produce of farms in Breuckelen, Gouwanes and the Waaleboeht.
Petition. Burgomasters, &c. of New Amsterdam, for a modification of the tax on chimneys; tax fixed at one guilder per chimney.
Answer of Johan de Decker to the plea of Hendrick Jansen Spiers.
Judgment against Cornelis van Gezel for certain fees due to Timotheus Gabry, auctioneer.
Judgment, in favor of Paulus van der Beecq, against Solomon la Chair, for certain excise moneys collected by him on Long Island.
Petition. Nicholas Verlett, collector of export duties, for aid in defraying the expense of a revenue cutter.
Seizure of furs on board one Humphreys' sloop, near Tallman's island; confiscated for the use of the revenue cutter.
Petition. Cornelis van Gezel for leave to mortgage his property at Delaware river, as security for the judgment obtained against him by Gabry (see p. 692).
Specification of the above property so mortgaged.
Mortgage. Cornelis van Gezel to Timotheus Gabry, of the above specified property.
Appointment. Tielman van Vleeck to be sheriff of the new village on the maize land (Bergen, N. J.).
Complaint. Fiscal against David Jochemsen, for smuggling.
Answer of David Jochemsen to the above.
Order that defendant prove he hath already paid the duties.
Invoice of said goods, with bond for payment of duties, if not already paid, and discharge thereof.
Complaint against Storm Albertsen for smuggling, and his answer.
Judgment. Confiscating the goods in question.
Complaint against Jan Evertsen, shoemaker, for smuggling shoes.
Answer of Jan Evertsen to the above.
Bond. Coenraet Ten Eyck to prove that the duties have been paid in Holland; goods released.
Complaint against Gerrit Ryersen for smuggling; his answer, and judgment releasing the goods, under bond.
Proceedings against Fytje Gommers, wife of David Wessels, for robbing Indians.
Sundry suits brought by the farmer of the excise.
Proceedings against Peter Lucassen van der Goes, for smuggling gunpowder and arms.
Proceedings. Appeal in the suit of Theunis Jansen against Michiel Tadens, both of Breuckelen.
Petition. Peter Billou, Walrave Luten, Claude le Maitre, Harmen Bartels, Jacob Salomons, Jan Claessen, Andries Iemans, Thys Barentsen, Ryck Hendrix, Gerrit Mannaat, Myndert Coerten, Gerrit Cornelis, Teunis Cornelis, recently arrived immigrants, for land, on Staten Island.
Remonstrance. Michael Jansen Muyden, soapboiler, against an order of the burgomasters of New Amsterdam, requiring him to take out new letters of great burgher right, because he had been to Holland since he had first purchased his citizenship.
Suit. Curators of the estate of Cornelis Herperts Jaeger, to recover a pipe of brandy from the custom house.
Petition. Gysbert op Dyck for leave to sell Gysberts island, near Coney Island, to the town of Gravesend.
Suit. Frans Jansen against Govert Loockermans, about a lot of land at Flattlands.
Proceedings against John Appelgadt for smuggling.
Proceedings in a suit of Johan de Decker against Margriet Hardenbroeck.
Orders and resolutions of the town of Jamaica, L. I., dated November 25, 1656; July 1, 1657; January 29, 1658; March 25, 1659 and February 18, 1660.
Remonstrance. Fredrick Gysbersen van den Bergh, of New Amsterdam, against being obliged to take out new letters of burgher right, because he had been absent in Holland on business.
Petition. Brian Nuton for leave to resign his commission of captain-lieutenant, and to return to Holland.
Resolution to offer at public sale on public account forty negroes, young and old, male and female, recently received from Curaçao; payment to be made in beavers or in beef, pork, wheat or peas.
Commission. Tielman van Vleeck to be sheriff of Bergen (N. J.).
Ordinance. Erecting a court of justice in Bergen (N. J.).
Oath. To be taken by the magistrates of the above place.
Petition. Jan Adriaense van Duyvelant for an increase of salary; granted.
Proceedings against Cornelis Melyn for smuggling.
Appointment. Peter van Ruyven to be clerk.
Petition. Bartholomew van Schel, mason, for an increase of wages; granted.
Charges against Gerrit Pelser, cadet, tried before a court martial for drunkenness and assault.
Sentence of said Pelser; to ride the Wooden horse for one hour a day for three days, and two months' hard labor with the company's negroes.
Proceedings against Albert Albertsen for continuing to reside on his farm at a distance from New Utrecht; ordered to remove.
Report of arbitrators in the case of difference between Hendrick Jansen Spiering and Johan de Decker, about the repairs of a house in New Amsterdam.
Notice. To the inhabitants of Harlem, Bergen, Breuekelen and the Dutch villages on Long Island, to have their lands surveyed and to take out patents therefor.
Suit to recover a year's wages for a son of Hugh Barent Cleyn, who had been bound for that time to a farmer named Langestraet, but who had gone away or had been discharged at the end of a month.
Proposals to fortify the city of New Amsterdam and to strengthen the fort, submitted to the council by the director-general on receipt of intelligence that the English were designing to send a force to reduce New Netherland, which is claimed as the property of the crown of England; details of the proposed works.
Advice of councillor de Sille thereupon.
Answer. Councillor de Decker to the above.
Motion of councillor de Decker, that the burgomasters of New Amsterdam show cause why they assume the right to issue attachments without consent of superior authority.
Complaint. Against Jan Tomassen (van Dyck) of New Utrecht, for violently grasping a girl named Clara Gerrits by the throat, and assaulting one Jan van Cleef who would prevent him.
Petition. Jan Tomassen for pardon.
Sentence. Fining Jan Tomassen (van Dyck), magistrate of New Utrecht, 300 guilders for the above assaults.
Action of damages by Jan van Cleef against said Tomassen; referred to arbitration.
Minute. Approving the payment of an account to Cornelis van Gezel out of the estate of Jacob Alrichs.
Report of arbitrators in a suit between Francis Swaine and Thomas Wandel, both of Middelburgh (Newtown), L. I.
Judgment for plaintiff for 150 pieces of eight, being the price of a negro woman imported by Dirck Jansen van Oldenburgh to the order of Cornelis Pluvier.
Order, at the suit of Augustine Heerman, to the magistrates of Amsterdam, to summon Charles Gabry to appear personally, or by attorney, at New Amsterdam, to hear a judgment pronounced against him on an arbitration in favor of said Heerman.
Judgment in the case of Timotheus Gabry vs. Cornelis van Gezel, in action of debt.
Declaration. Johan de Decker, curator of the estate of Jacob Alrichs, deceased, vs. Cornelis van Gezel, in action of debt; judgment for plaintiff.
Declaration of the same against Timotheus Gabry, auctioneer, for proceeds of certain sales.
Petition. William Newman, attorney of Richard Lawes, magistrate of Stamford, for payment of certain moneys advanced on director Stuyvesant's order; payment ordered.
Order for the examination of the cargoes of the outward bound ships St. John Baptist and Beaver.
Petition. Peter Reyersen van der Beets, captain of the ship Gilded Beaver, praying leave to reship that part of his cargo already unloaded, and that he may be allowed to proceed on his voyage.
Report of Johan de Decker, one of the commissioners appointed to examine and appraise the peltries on board the above ships, of impediments to the discharge of said duties, with order thereupon.
Suit. Frans Jansen, carpenter, against Wolphert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven for lands in Amersfoort (Flattlands), L. I.
Order. Authorizing burgomasters of New Amsterdam, to adopt measures to prevent the monopoly by retailers of Indian corn, fish and venison brought to market.
Order. Empowering burgomasters of the city of New Amsterdam to make regulations for the assize of bread; appointment of inspectors.
Proceedings against Cornelis van der Maes and Peter Riverding for smuggling.
Petition. Burgomasters of city of New Amsterdam, praying that sloops owned in the province be obliged to bring two or three cargoes of stone yearly to the city for the redoubts proposed to be constructed, in lieu of paying wharfage.
Order. Empowering burgomasters to agree with the captains of such sloops either to bring stone or pay wharfage.
Petition. Joannes Withart for the release of a quantity of furs shipped in a mistake on board the Beaver.
Affidavit in support of the above petition.
Proceedings against and confiscation of said furs.
Answer of Jeronimus Ebbing to the complaint of the fiscal for an attempt to export furs without entering the same.
Judgment. Confiscating said furs.
Order for an appeal, at the suit of Gulyan Verplanck against Govert Loockermans.
Petition. Paulus Schreck, son-in-law of Caspar Verlett, praying a deed for a house and lot on the Fresh water, Manhattan Island, sold to him by his said father-in-law.
Proceedings in a suit between Symon Harmensen Cort, plaintiff, against Jan Andriessen de Graeff and Cornelis Pietersen Hoogeboom, defendants.
Proceedings in a suit between Warnaer Wessels, plaintiff, against Abraham Pietersen Corbyn, defendant.
Complaint. Jacob Kip against John de Sweet, of Flushing, for recovery of a canoe.
Order. Allowing Nicholas Verlett compensation for supplies used on board the revenue cutter.
Ordinance. Prohibiting offsetting of goods delivered to persons in public employment against the payment of duties.
Ordinance. Making provision for the poor in the several towns of the province.
Petition. Walewyn van der Veen for admission as notary public; ordered to be examined.
Order for the proper execution of personal arrests.
Appointment. Harman van Hoboocken to be cadet and schoolmaster at the Bouwery.
Appointment. Magistrates for Harlem for the ensuing year.
Order to sell property in Bushwick, belonging to two runaway Frenchmen.
List of peltries confiscated by the government.
Suit. Govert Loockermans, plaintiff, against Gelyn Verplanck, clerk to Peter Cornelissen van der Veen, deceased, to render an account of sundries belonging to said estate; pleads that, as clerk, he is not bound to account, having already accounted to deceased whilst in his employ; judgment for defendant.
Conditions of sale of a lot of negroes in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Imposing a land tax at Esopus, to defray the cost of building a minister's house there.
Ordinance. Imposing an excise duty, for one year, at Esopus.
Ordinance. For the better observance of the Sabbath, &c., at Esopus.
Ordinance. For the construction of a new road at the Esopus.
Ordinance. For the more speedy collection of the arrears due for the house and salary of the minister at the Esopus.
Letter. Mathew Gilberte to the director-general, informing him that Benjamin Fenn and others were appointed a committee on the part of a company in New England, who are desirous to settle (at Achter Cull); with a translation in Dutch.
Propositions agreed upon and presented to the director-general by the above committee; with Dutch translation.
Answer. Director and council to the above proposals, with translation in English.
Judgment. Against Harmen Bartels, tavernkeeper at Midwout (Flatbush), for excise.
Petition. Burgomasters of New Amsterdam for a gift of four able bodied negroes for the use of the city.
Advice of the several members of the council thereupon, and resolution to give the city three negroes.
Petition. Nicolaes Varlet for leave to go to Virginia on his private business; granted.
Order on a petition of William Jansen, ferryman between Bergen and the Manhattans, for the establishment of rates of ferriage.
Petition. Inhabitants of Bergen for additional land; granted.
Minute. Confirming the farming of the revenue on slaughtered animals.
Order. Burgomasters to pay the salary of the sheriff of New Amsterdam.
Settlement of accounts between Nicolas Varlet and Augustine Heerman.
Orders for appeals.
Ordinance. Erecting a court of justice at New Utrecht.
Petition. Jeronimus Ebbingh for remission of a fine; granted.
Petition. Joannes Withart for remission of a fine; granted.
Minute. Ordering payment of Thomas Willett's claim, with sundry papers in support thereof.
Registers of the minutes of council for 1661.
Warrant for the arrest of John Koncklingh and others of Southold, on a charge of disturbing Mark Mix in the possession of his land at Martin Gerritsen's bay, alias Mattinekonck or Hog island.
Petition. Isaac Bedloo for an attachment of property at Mespath kill, belonging to Richard Pantom.
Judgment for plaintiff in the suit of Dirck Jansen, of Oldenburgh, against Thomas Chambers, for expenses incurred in carrying despatches from the Esopus to New Amsterdam, in the time of the Indian war.
Petition. Jacobus Vis for an appeal from judgments of the court at New Amsterdam, and judgment in appeal.
Judgment for defendant in the case of Dirck de Wolff, against the town of Gravesend, for possession of Coney Island, under title from Gysbert op Dyck, whose patent is now declared null, having never been signed by the director-general and having been recorded by mistake.
Judgment for plaintiff in a suit of Simon Harmensen Coert against Andries de Graeff and Cornelis Hoogeboom, for balance of account.
Judgment in the case of Adrian Blommert, appellant, against Michel Jansen, respondent.
Suit. Warnaer Wessels, farmer of the tavernkeepers' excise, against sundry parties.
Judgment for defendant in a suit of Roeloff Jansen, collector of excise at Flushing, against Samuel Edsal for having brought liquors from the Manhattans without a permit.
Warrant. Warnaer Wessels, farmer of the excise, to collect arrears of duties by execution.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for approval of the fees to be paid by vessels unloading at the city wharf, and by sloops wintering in the recently constructed basin; approved.
Petition. Frederick Hendricksen, cooper, for an increase of pay; granted.
Minute of Walewyn van der Veen having been sworn as notary.
Judgment in a case of Cornelis van Langevelt, appellant, against Janneke Heermans, respondent.
Petition. John Richbell for a patent for Mammarinick (Westchester county).
Minute. Requiring further explanation of the above petition.
Proclamation. Appointing the 15th March as a general day of thanksgiving, fasting and prayer, with copy in English.
Circular accompanying the above.
Petition. Peter Wessels, a soldier, for an increase of pay, in consideration of his services.
Letter from Stuyvesant requesting nominations for magistrates
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, for instructions how to act on an application made by Michael Tadens for relief from a mortgage.
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, for a lot in Brewers street for a school house, and a lot without the city gate for a burying ground.
Minute in answer to the above.
Renewal of the lease to Jacob Stoffelsen, for the company's farm now in his occupation.
Nomination. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Appointment of the above officers.
Nomination. Magistrates for the town of Hempstead for the ensuing year.
Appointment of the above officers.
Minute. Granting John Richbell 50 to 60 morgens of land at Mamaroneck.
Judgment for plaintiff, in the case of Thomas Morrel against Albert Albertsen, for the recovery of the price of horses sold.
Order on a petition of Robert Hobbs, remonstrating against a judgment of the court at Flushing obliging him to pay William Hallet for a house and land before he obtained a deed.
Order on a petition of Anthony Jansen from Salee, praying that he be released from a sale to Nicholas Stillwel of some of his land near Gravesend, on the ground that it was sold too cheap.
Order on a petition of Sigismund Lucas, praying to be released from the sale of his house and land, at Harlem, the same having been sold too cheap.
Ordinance. Of the town of Bergen for the construction of a public well, with ratification thereof.
Judgment in the case of Sigismund Lucas, confirming the decision of the court of Harlem, obliging him to perfect the sale of his house and lands to Nicolaes de Meyer (see p. 49).
Judgment for plaintiff in the case of Johannes de Wit against Jacob Leendertsen van de Grist, in an action for debt.
Minute of a grant to Allard Anthony and Paulus Leenderts van der Grist, of a tract of land on Manhattan Island, formerly in the possession of Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam.
Judgment for plaintiff in a suit of Frans Jansen against Wolphert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven, for possession of certain land in Amesfoort, L. I.
Further order, modifying the grant on Manhattan Island to Messrs. Anthony and Van der Grist (supra, p. 56).
Order on a dispute between Timothy Gabry, auctioneer, and Johannes Nevius, clerk of New Amsterdam, in regard to their conflicting claims to fees from sales.
Orders for the arrest of Solomon Lachair and Warnaer Wessels, farmers of the excise, who are in arrears.
Proceedings in the case of Anthony Jansen from Salee against Nicolas Stilwel (supra, p. 48).
Petition. Warnaer Wessels to be relieved from imprisonment (supra, p. 61); granted, through the intercession of several ladies, as the petitioner's wife is actually in labor.
Appointment. Magistrates for Rustdorp (Jamaica), L. I.
Petition. Paulus van der Beeck and Gerrit Hendrix, bondsmen of Warnaer Wessels, praying that steps be taken to secure them against loss as such bail; Wessels' property ordered to be inventoried.
Petition. Gerrit van Tright, praying copy of a petition against Alexander D'Hinoyossa, director at the Delaware, complaining of his proceedings against the estate of Elmerhuysen Cleyn; granted.
Sundry complaints against Warnaer Wessels for alleged seizure of liquors.
Petition. Jan Adriansen van Duyvelant, clerk in secretary's office, for an increased allowance for house rent: granted.
Minute of a petition of the town of Harlem, praying that the settlers be exempted from the payment of gl. 8 per morgen for their land; rejected.
Minute granting Wessels Evertsen an appeal from a decision of the court of New Amsterdam.
Answer of the director and council to the proposals of Messrs. Fenn and others, of New Haven colony, stating the conditions on which they may settle a town at Achter Cull (N. J.). (See vol. 9, p. 897, 899, 907.)
Letter. Director and council to the above, transmitting the conditions and offering to use their influence with their superiors to render the terms more satisfactory, if necessary.
Appointment. Orphan master in New Amsterdam for the ensuing year.
Order to deliver the records of the town of Rustdorp, L. I., to Mr. Coe, magistrate, and the oldest inhabitant there.
Permit. Reyndert Jansen Hoorn to come and reside at New Amsterdam for four months free from arrest, in order to settle with his creditors.
Judgment. Refusing Michiel Tadens relief from a mortgage alleged to have been fraudulently obtained from him; with costs.
Judgment against Dirck de Vin for the use of a horse he had purchased from Dirck Teunissen, and returned.
Sundry actions for debt.
Appointment. Magistrates for Brooklyn, Midwout and Amesfoort, L. I.
Petition. Gerrit Hendricks, for a renewal of his lease of the revenue of the weigh house for another year; granted.
Judgment for plaintiffs in the case of Thomas Hall and others, against Wolphert Webber; parties being owners in common of a tract of land, plaintiffs complained that defendant put more stock on it than he was entitled to; defendant ordered to fence his share.
Petition. Jan Joris Rapailje, Teunis Gysbert Bogaert, Cornelis Jacobsen, Michiel Hansen, and others of the Waalebocht, for a grant of a tract of woodland in the rear of Rapailje's property; granted.
Appointment. Magistrates for Bushwick.
Appointment. Church wardens for New Amsterdam.
Petition. Orphan masters for a settlement of the accounts of Rachel van Tienhoven.
Order on the above petition.
Warrant. Empowering Oratan, chief of Hackingkeshacky, and Mattano, another chief, to seize any brandy found in their country, and all persons peddling the same, and to conduct them to New Amsterdam.
Order to the marshal to put in execution a judgment obtained by Simon Harmense Coert against Andries de Graeff and Cornelis Hoogeboom.
Petition. Inhabitants of Bushwick for the laying out of a new road from that village to the water side.
Order on the above petition and respecting New Arnhem.
Order. Referring to arbitration a claim of Cornelis Tysen and Joost Coockuyt against Symon Peterson, for non-performance of a contract.
Petition. Town of Amesfoort, complaining of those of Midwout, and praying that a boundary line may be run between the two towns.
Summons to the town of Midwout to appear before the council and answer the above.
Petition. Arent van Curler, for a survey of the great flatt behind Fort Orange (Schenectady), purchased by him (see vol. 9, 663, 664), with order thereupon.
Nomination. Magistrates for Fort Orange for the ensuing year.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange.
Order for an execution against the goods of Wolphert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven, at the suit of Frans Jansen van Hoochten.
Order for an appeal from a judgment of the court of Wiltwyck, obtained against Jeronimus Ebbingh by Cornelis Slecht.
Notice. That the duties on goods exported to the North and Virginia will be sold to the highest bidder.
Complaint against George Huwel, Dr. Clarke, John Too, and Daniel East, of Mespath Kill, L. I., for having had recourse to turning the bible, in order to discover who had stolen tobacco from William Britten.
Petition. Philip Pietersen Schuyler and others, for leave to plant a village at the Great Esopus; granted.
Letter. Director-general to the magistrates of Hempstead; sends the sworn measurer to measure the grain.
Letter. Town of Flushing (L. I.) to the director-general, informing him that the Indians demand payment for the land, and asking advice.
Minute of the hearing of the deputies from the towns of Amesfoort and Midwout, L. I., respecting their bounds; surveyor ordered to examine the matter and report.
Minute of the director-general's visit to, and return from the Esopus.
Judgment in the case of Jeronimus Ebbingh, appellant, against Cornelis Barentsen Slecht, respondent, for rent of a farm at Esopus.
Appointment. Sheriff and magistrates for Gravesend, L. I.
Minute increasing the fees of the court messengers.
Order for an appeal from a judgment of the court of Flushing, pronounced against Tobias Feake, in favor of William Hallett.
Complaint against Jacob van Couwenhoven for an attempt to convey spirituous liquors to the Neversinke, "a place where no Christians are residing, but only wild barbarians."
License. John Rissebel and associates to enter upon and possess a parcel of land, called Mammarineckes.
Order on complaint against certain imported goods not entered on the ship's manifest; to be appraised, &c.
Invoice of the above goods.
Petition. Frederick Lubberts and others, for leave to settle a hamlet on land heretofore occupied by Michel Tadens; granted.
Prosecution. Severyn Lawrens and Jan Jansen Langestraet, for selling liquor during divine service.
Minute. Permitting Peter Jansen Trimbol to form a hamlet of a few families on the south side of the Norman's kill, near Bushwick, L. I.
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen requesting that the rev. Mr. Selyns reside there, as they have already built a residence for him; referred to Mr. Selyns.
Minute. Granting an appeal to Jeronimus Ebbingh from a judgment of the court at Fort Orange.
Letter. Magistrates to director and council, stating that some persons in that town refuse to pay a rate for the support of the rev. Mr. Fordham, the minister, and asking advice.
Warrant to levy by execution the above rate on the recusants.
Minute. Stating what amount should be debited to the director-general for horses sent by him to Virginia in 1655.
Minute. Respecting the payment of a debt due the W. I. Company by Peter Montfoort, deceased.
Minute. Ordering the survey of land at the Fresh water, called the Calckhook, on Manhattan Island, in dispute between Abraham Verplanck, Jan Vinge and Jacob Kip.
Further answer to the proposals of Robert Treat, Philip Graves and John Gregory, of New Haven, for the settlement and government of a town at Achter Cull (N. J.) (see p. 73).
English translation of the above.
Order. For the survey and division of the valley lying between the 3d and 4th kills, in certain proportions, between the towns of Breuckelen, Middelburgh and Mespath.
Order. To summon the magistrates of Gravesend, L. I., to answer the claim of Abel de Wolff.
Petition. Egbert van Borsum, late ferrymaster, for compensation for ferrying over several persons on the public service; 50 guilders allowed.
Minute. Rejecting the prayer of a petition of Juriaen Teunissen to keep a tavern at the north side of the mouth of the Esopus kill.
Minute. Referring to the burgomasters a petition of Anna Bogardus, for leave to exchange her lot at the end of Pearl street, New Amsterdam, next to a lot belonging to Jacob Steendam, for another one.
Order to the town of Gravesend not to molest Mr. De Wolff's workmen employed in making salt (on Coney Island).
Minute. Authorizing Frans Jansen van Hoochten to arrest the heir of Wolphert Gerritsen (van Couwenhoven), deceased, until he allow him peaceable possession of certain land according to a previous judgment (see p. 58).
Action of slander brought by Jacob Eldersen against William Britton, George Juwel, James Clerk and John Too, of Newtown, for alleging that he had stolen said Britton's tobacco (see p. 111).
Complaint. Fiscal against Stoffel Jansen Abel for smuggling.
Sentence. George Juwel, James Clarck, William Britton and John Too, for turning a bible (see p. 111).
Suit. Harmen Jansen van Berckelo against the captain of the ship Faith, for the recovery of his chest, which he brought with him, and which is detained by defendant for freight; judgment for defendant.
Complaint. Fiscal against Jan Withart for having removed a case from the public store without permission; fined 10 guilders to be paid to the church.
Petition. Jacob Sam, storekeeper, for an allowance to cover losses in the receipt and delivery of imported goods; granted.
Minute. Increasing the pay of Cornelis Andriessen Hoogland, a soldier.
Minute. Directing the Fiscal to imprison Jacob Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven), at the suit of Frans Jansen van Hooghten.
Petition. Christiaen Niessen, sergeant at the Esopus, for an increase of pay; granted.
Petition. Sergeants Grim and Munnich for an additional sergeant.
Order. Inhabitants of the town of Middelborow, L. I., not to remove their crops until they have compounded for the tenths.
Order. Granting Richard Smith an appeal from a judgment of the court of Middleborgh in favor of John Coo.
Minute. Declaring that persons complaining of trespass of cattle on their land, are bound to accompany the officer, and to point out such cattle to him.
Letter to the authorities in New England to assist deputy sheriff Waldron in arresting three fugitives from service, one of whom is a tall black fellow, a carpenter.
Agreement. Town of Middelburgh, L. I., respecting the tenths payable by the inhabitants of that place.
Complaint. Fiscal against Gerrit van Sweringen, sheriff of New Amstel, for manslaughter, and demanding his arrest.
Appointment. Arbitrators in a suit of Timotheus Gabry against Jan Jansen van Ryn.
Petition. Anna Juriaensen, wife of Andries Herpertsen, gunner at Fort Orange, praying that her husband may not be prosecuted for having killed one Seger Cornelissen in self-defense; refused.
Complaint against William Bentfield, for having exported liquor from Flushing, L. I., to New England, without paying duty.
Minute of the receipt of letters from John Endicott, governor of Massachusetts, and Thomas Bredon, governor of Nova Scotia, complaining of an attack made by the Mohawks on one of their trading posts in that quarter, and asking redress.
Petition. Elias Rauts, a soldier at the Delaware, for pardon.
Judgment. Confiscating certain goods belonging to Stoffel Jansen Abel, the same not being in the manifest.
Minute of director Stuyvesant's visit to Fort Orange.
Ordinance. Regulating the Indian trade.
Ordinance. Renewing and enforcing the preceding.
A True Relation of the Maquaes coming to Penobscott ffort, and what they did; by Thomas Gardner, Comander of the same.
Propositions made unto the Maques, by Thomas Gardner and Nathaniel Walker, with the answers to the same, at Fort Orange or fort Urrinah.
Ordinance. Further regulating the Indian trade.
Petition. Magistrates of New Utrecht, complaining of Nicholas Stillwell, and asking for the survey of certain valleys claimed to belong to that town and Nayack.
Information lodged by the magistrates of Flushing against John Bound (Bowne), for holding meetings, every Sunday, of "that abominable sect called Quakers, of which the majority of the inhabitants are followers."
Suit brought by Severyn Laurens against Augustine Heermans, to oblige the latter to receive wampum in payment of the rent of a farm he had leased to the plaintiff, which rent was to be paid in "merchantable pay;" grain only was held to be merchantable pay; judgment for defendant accordingly.
Petition. Johannis La Montagne for payment of a mare of his, sold by director Kieft.
Note. William Kieft, in favor of Mr. La Montagne, for 200 guilder for the above mare.
Judgment in appeal, reversing a decision of the court of Middelburgh, in the case of Richard Smith, appellant, against John Coo.
Notice. Shippers of furs to send in a return of what they have shipped in the vessels about to sail.
Notice. Shippers to send their furs, within 24 hours, aboard the vessels about to sail.
Warrant to the farmers of certain export duties to search sailing vessels.
Notice. Magistrates of English towns in New Netherland to assist Resolved Waldron in arresting all persons who attend unlawful or prohibited meetings.
Petition. Town of Amersfoort, for leave to take up a collection in aid of a meeting house which is building there; granted.
Minute. Referring to the burgomasters a petition of Abraham Verplanck for leave to exchange a lot in New Amsterdam.
Clearance of the yacht The Stuyvesants' Arms for Holland.
Bond. Cornelis Steenwyck that the master of the above vessel will observe the conditions of his clearance.
Sentence. John Bowne, of Flushing, L. I., for lodging Quakers, and assisting at their meetings, fined £25 and costs.
Petition. Johannis van Gelder for license to teach school in New Amsterdam; granted.
Order to place 300 guilders, salary of the minister at Breuckelen, to the credit of rev. Mr. Selyns, and not to that of rev. Mr. Polhemus.
Ordinance. Against conventicles.
The above ordinance in English.
Case in appeal. Augustine Heermans against Charles Gabrie.
Order. Town of Westchester not to prevent persons pasturing their cattle or cutting firewood in the common woods.
Complaint against John Tilton, a prisoner, for attending meetings of Quakers, and harboring persons of that denomination.
Complaint against Mary Tilton, a prisoner, for attending meetings of "that abominable sect called Quakers."
Sentence. John and Mary Tilton, both of Gravesend aforesaid, to be banished the province, with an order in English.
Sentence of banishment against Michal Spicer and Samuel, her son, for harboring Quakers, and distributing seditious and seducing pamphlets, to propagate their heresy.
Petition. Nicolas Boot, skipper, for a stay of execution against him for having taken in his vessel to Virginia one Boudewyn van Nieuland and his bride, without a pass.
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Bergen.
Ordinance. Against burning straw, or other refuse combustibles, in the village of Wiltwyck.
Order. Imposing a fine of 50 guilders on Nicolas Booth for conveying passengers to Virginia without a pass.
Petition. Magistrates of Wiltwyck for a supply of powder; granted.
Judgment against Jan de Wit, miller, for picking his mill stones on Sunday; fined six guilders.
Judgment declaring valid an attachment of Thomas Wandel's crop on the field, by his landlord, for rent.
Suit against Thomas Appelgate for exporting liquors without paying the duty; discharged on paying costs.
Contract. Jan de Wit and Dionys Hartoghvelt, to build a new windmill on Manhattan Island.
Memorandum. Jan Theunissen, from Leerdam, becomes a party to the above, instead of Hartogbvelt.
Suit against Thomas Appelgate for landing goods without entering the same; excused on acount of ill health.
Claim. Adrian Jansen, from Leyden, late resident at Fort Orange, to the freedom of the city of New Amsterdam without purchase, on the ground that he had been a resident of the province before the law was passed; rejected.
Complaint against Paulus Turck for playing nine pins on Sunday; fined one rixdollar.
Letter. William Lawrence, to the director-general, enclosing copy of a letter received by the magistrates of the town from John Young.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to William Lawrence, requesting him to transmit the original of John Young's letter.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the towns of Gravesend, Middleburgh and Rustdorpe, requiring them to transmit him the original of a certain seditious letter sent them by John Young.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the town of Hempstead, ordering the magistrates of that place to appear and render him an account of the sayings and doings of John Young there.
Minute of the transmission by the above towns of the letter addressed to them by John Young, and of the attendance of the Hempstead magistrates.
Letter. John Youngs to William Lawrence, of Flushing, informing them that Long Island is annexed to Connecticut, and requiring all the inhabitants to forbear taking an oath of fidelity to any other state.
Letter. John Youngs to John Coe, of Rustdorp, to the same purport as the above.
Letter. John Youngs to John Hicks, of Hempstead, to the same effect.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the governor, &c., of Connecticut, complaining of the proceedings of John Youngs, &c. [is misdated, 1663].
Appointment. Magistrates for Haerlem.
Petition. Peter Tonneman, sheriff of New Amsterdam, to be allowed to compound with persons accused of assaults, &c.
Minute granting the prayer of the above petition, on condition that the sheriff pay over every month to the church the share of the fines it is entitled to.
Order. John Tilton, jun'r., to deliver up a boat he had secured.
Notice. Preferred creditors of Anthony Claessen Moore to bring forward their claims.
Ordinance. Against selling grain by unstamped measures.
Ordinance. Against receiving soldiers' clothing, &c., in pawn.
Ordinance. Against making openings in the palisades at Wiltwyck.
Petition. Magistrates of Bergen, requesting to be provided with a clergyman.
List of those at Bergen who subscribed for a clergyman.
Petition. Alexander D'Hinoyossa, for an appeal from a judgment of the city court of New Amsterdam; granted.
Petition. Oloff Stevensen van Cortlant, Hans Kierstede and Hendrick van de Water, creditors of Gilles van Brugge, of Amsterdam, a bankrupt, for power to take possession of any property in New Netherland belonging to said bankrupt, &c.; granted.
Petition. Allard Anthony, agent of Daniel du Pire, to be admitted as a preferred creditor of Anthony Claessen Moore; granted.
Summons. Jan Jansen ver Ryn, to answer a plea of debt brought by Timotheus Gabry.
Minute granting Paulus van der Beecq a vacant lot, if such there be, near the Ferry.
Judgment at the suit of Johan de Decker, church warden, against Gerrit Hendricks, as security for a debt due by Aris Otte to the church at New Amsterdam.
Resolution to banish John Bowne, Quaker, for obstinately refusing to pay a fine imposed on him for entertaining Quakers.
Order to attach certain moneys belonging to Nicolaus Marichal, an absconding debtor, in the hands of the church wardens.
Petition. Jacob Sam to be reappointed bookkeeper, &c., with allowance for fuel, &c.; granted.
Petition. Curators of the estate of Gillis van Brugge, a bankrupt, praying that Johannes de Peyster be obliged to deliver up a certain mortgage in his possession.
Petition. Inhabitants of Bergen and Gemoenepa against fencing in certain lands, and order that the parties appear before the council.
Petition. Three negro women, slaves, to be manumitted; granted, on condition that one of the three shall come weekly to do the director-general's housework.
Appointment. Boudewyn Maenhout to be schoolmaster and reader (voorleser) in Bushwick.
Order for the payment of the creditors of two Frenchmen, who absconded from Bushwyck.
Order. Hendrick Barents Smith, to remove his residence from his farm to the village of Bushwick.
Ordinance. Regulating the value of wampum currency.
Summons to the sheriff and magistrates of Bergen to answer the complaint of William Jansen, ferryman of that place.
Appointment. Jan Tiljes to be magistrate of Bushwick.
Petition. Marritje Abrahams and Abraham Pietersen, for letters of inventory to the estate of Thomas Jansen Mingal, deceased; granted.
Judgment for defendant in the suit of Timotheus Gabry against Jan Jansen Verryn, for the payment of a mortgage; offset allowed.
Register. Transactions in 1662, between the director and council, and the burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam.
Register of the principal resolutions 1662.
Register of ordinances.
Appointments of magistrates, &c.
Request of Isaack Grevenraet to repair his house; granted. [Not referenced in O'Callaghan.
Request of Jan Gerritsz van Buijtenhuijs for a lot; refused. [Not referenced in O'Callaghan.
Petition. Minister and churchwarden of Midwout, requesting as the church is completed and the debts paid, that new church wardens be appointed; ordered accordingly.
Order referring to the magistrates of Midwout, a petition of rev. Mr. Polhemus for an indemnity for loss in his salary owing to the depreciation of wampum currency.
Order. Johannes de Peyster to deliver up a certain mortgage to the trustees of the bankrupt estate of Gilles van Brugge (see vol. 10, pt. 1, pp. 2873).
Appointment. Magistrates for New Utrecht, L. I.
Order for the survey of a certain tract of land in dispute at Bergen (see vol. 10, pt. 1, p. 295).
Order in the case of the ferryman of Bergen against the sheriff, &c., of that place; the former to be protected in his rights (see vol. 10, pt. 1, p. 300).
Petition. Anna Catharma Ram, wife of Cornelis van Gezel, remonstrating against an order for the surrender of the books and papers belonging to the estate of the late director Alrichs, and praying time until the return of her husband from Holland.
Complaint against William Welsted for theft.
Sentence. William Welsted, of Bristol, England, a sailor, for stealing sundry articles from on board ship; to be fastened to a stake at the place of public execution, with a kedge anchor above his head, and to be there severely flogged , and afterwards imprisoned until restitution be made, with costs.
Complaint against John Bats as accessory to the above theft.
Sentence. John Bats, same as the preceding.
Order for the immediate transportation to Holland of John Bowne, a Quaker, unless he pay the fine imposed on him.
Nomination. Magistrates for the town of Hempstead.
Appointment. Magistrates for the above town.
Nomination. Burgomaster and schepens for the city of New Amsterdam.
Appointment of the above magistrates for the ensuing year.
Ordinance. Against advancing money out of the treasury to persons in the public service.
Complaint. Johannes la Montagne, sheriff of New Haerlem, against divers persons for riot, in planting a May pole decorated with rags, before the door of a newly married couple, and assembling around the house "horning," &c.
Order in the case of Leendert Arentsen, who brings certain offsets against part of a debt due by him, and offers to pay the balance in wampum.
Appointment. Churchwardens for Midwout.
Petition. Magistrates of Bushwick, complaining of one Jean Maljaert, and praying that the limits of their village be extended.
Notice. Paulus van der Beecq, ferrymaster, that complaints have been made against him for neglect of his duty, and warning him to conduct himself more satisfactorily.
Petition. Jean Lechuier and Alexander Cochiveer for a plantation to each in Bushwyck.
Proclamation fixing the 4th of April as a day of general fasting and prayer.
English translation of the above.
Petition. Nicholas Beyart, clerk In the secretary's office, for an increase of salary; allowed 14 guilders a month.
Petition. Sundry persons (named) residing in and near Brooklyn, praying a grant of land in the neighborhood for the purpose of establishing a new village.
Caveat by the magistrates of Midwout against granting the above.
Petition. William Williamsen Bennet, Thomas Verdon, Adam Brouwer and Adriaen Willemsen, coheirs of Thomas Vardon, praying that Paulus van der Beecq, husband of said Vardon's widow, may be obliged to account for their paternal estate.
Appointment. Orphan masters for New Amsterdam.
Judgment against Cornelis Steenwyck for the value of a kedge anchor.
Order. Jacques Cortelyou to attend for the purpose of making certain surveys.
Order. For confinement of Carel van Brugge to his house, until he complete his accounts.
Minute. Granting Samuel Edsall further time to settle a debt owing to the government.
Petition. Inhabitants of Haerlem for leave to pay for their lands in wampum.
Order on the above, commuting the price of the lands into the payment of tenths.
Petition. Nicolas Dupuy, Gideon Merlet, Arnout du Toict, Jacques Cossart, Louis Lacquerman, Jacob Kolver and Jean le Canceleer, immigrants, praying for grants of land and seed grain, with provisions for six months.
Order on the above.
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort.
Appointment. Magistrates for Rustdorp, L. I.
Minute. Director Stuyvesant's visit to the Esopus.
Ordinance. For the taking up lands at Wiltwyck.
Appointment. Magistrates for Bushwyck.
Appointment. Magistrates for Wiltwyck.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange.
Order in the case between the town of Bushwyck and Jan Maliart.
Order on a petition of the curators of the estate of Andries Herpertsen, in regard to the sale of half an island to Jeremias van Renselaer.
Resolution to reduce the military force and number of civil servants in the province.
Petition. Proprietors for leave to inclose their lands near the village of Bushwyck, within one common fence.
Caveat against granting the prayer of the above petition, on the ground that it will close some public roads.
Order on above petitions from Bushwyck, and providing for roads.
Order. Referring to the magistrate of Amesfoort, a petition of proprietors of lands at Canarisse for leave to establish a hamlet there.
Petition. Cornelis Barentsen Slecht for a grant of certain lands at the Esopus.
Order on the above petition.
Minute. Farming of the weighhouse to Gerrit Hendricksen, with alterations in the conditions.
Account. Rutger Joosten against the town of New Utrecht; approved and ordered paid.
Petition. Mayken, an old and sickly black woman, to be granted her freedom, she having served as a slave since the year 1628.
Suit. Town of New Utrecht against James Hubbard for trespass.
Minute. Permitting Abraham Jansen to erect a water mill in New Amsterdam.
Appointment. Magistrate for Haerlem.
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam for the removal of the duties on exported liquors, &c.
Order. Removing the export duty on beer manufactured in New Netherland.
Ordinance. For the better and more effectual settlement of granted lands.
Order. The fiscal to take an inventory of all property belonging to John Tilton, of Gravesend, now a prisoner.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Eastdorp (Westchester), enquiring why they had not sent in a nomination of new magistrates.
Minute. Rejecting an application of John Culpeper for an appeal from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam, obtained against him, by Hatton Atkins.
Petition. Jan Adriaensen van Duyvelant, for an allowance in consequence of the depreciation of the currency; granted.
Warrant. Sheriff Hegeman to put Adriaen, William and Marietje Willemsen Bennit in possession of a portion of their late father's lands, pending their suit against Paulus van der Beecq, their stepfather (see p. 41).
Petition. Overseers of the new village at the Esopus, praying that measures may be adopted to pacify the Indians, and that a military force be sent to protect the people against them.
Petition. Proprietors of lands in the new town at the Esopus, residing at Beverwyck, to the same purport as the preceding, and for free passage to the new village through Wiltwyck, which the latter now refuse.
Minute. Directing that a present be sent to the Esopus Indians.
Minute. Appearance before the council of William Betts and Edward Waters, two of the magistrates of Eastdorp, called in English Westchester, explaining the reasons why new magistrates had not been named for that town.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the inhabitants of Westchester, ordering them to send in a nomination of new magistrates.
Letter. John Mason, deputy-governor of Connecticut, to the people of Westchester, ordering them to send deputies to Hartford.
Commission. Messrs. Gold, Sherman and Campfield to hold courts at Fairfield, with jurisdiction over Westchester, &c.
Resolution of the general assembly at Hartford, declaring Westchester annexed to Connecticut.
Letter. Richard Mills to the director-general, informing him why the town of Westchester had not nominated persons for magistrates last year. [Content of document does not match O'Callaghan description.
Ordinance. Prohibiting the bringing Quakers or other strollers into the province of New Netherland.
Warrant. Sheriff to remove John and Mary Tilton out of the province.
Petition. William Beeckman, commissary at Altona, for a grant of land there.
Resignation. Laurens Sille, clerk in the secretary's office.
Minute. Referring John Culpeper to the court of New Amsterdam in a matter of difference with John Atkins.
Petition. John Culpeper for an appeal from a decision of the city court; granted.
Minute that Anthony Jansen from Salee had inquired whether he was indebted to the company for his land near Gravesend.
Ordinance. Authorizing the visiting and examination of vessels in certain cases.
Appointment. Magistrates for Westchester.
Minute. Discharging John Culpeper from arrest and requiring his adversary to give security for any judgment against him in appeal (see p. 112).
Petition. Thomas Lambertsen, George Probatskin, Wynant Pietersen and others, for leave to form a hamlet in the rear of the Walebocht; granted.
Judgment in the case of Culpeper against Atkins.
Action. William Maerschalk against Grietje, wife of Cornelis Steenwyck, for slander, in stating that he wanted to seduce her; referred to the city court.
Petition. Cornelis van Gezel for the appointment of commissioners to take evidence at the Delaware; granted.
Petition. Femmetje Jansen, widow of Theunis Nyssen, for removal of an attachment on her property.
Petition. Town of Amersfoort for an aid to complete their church; granted.
Resolution to rent a house to Mdme. Judith Verleth.
Petition. Christopher Davids for permission to re-enter on land at the Esopus, from which he had been driven by the Indians during the war.
Circular to the towns around New Amsterdam, notifying them of a massacre of whites at Esopus by the Indians.
Resolution to make war against the Esopus Indians, and to employ the Mohawks in recovering the Christians in their hands.
Appointment. Commissioners to fortify Communipa.
Ordinance. For the better regulating the Indian trade.
Petition. Settlers of Schenectada, for permission to cultivate that flatt, and praying that their lands be surveyed, &c.
Order on the above petition.
Petitions. Richard Mills to be released from prison.
Order releasing said Mills.
Instructions for Johan d'Deckere, councillor, sent to Fort Orange on public affairs.
Petition. Magistrates of Bergen, requesting the appointment of Caspar Steinmets to be commander of the militia there; appointed.
Ordinance. For the better protection of persons frequenting the public roads.
Minute of a visit of the director-general to Hempstead, and of the arrangement of some difficulties between the settlers and Indians there.
Proclamation calling for volunteers for the war against the Esopus Indians.
The above proclamation in English.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Middelburgh and Flushing, with the above proclamation.
Appointment of Martin Cregier to be captain-lieutenant of the forces.
Proclamation appointing the 4th of July, and the first Wednesday of each succeeding month, to be a day of fasting and prayer throughout the province.
List of towns to which the above proclamation was transmitted.
Proposals communicated to Oratanim, Sachem of Hackinkesacky, and Mattanou, Sachem of Nayack, and their answers.
Notice. That the Esopus Indians are on a war expedition, and warning all persons to be on their guard.
Appointment. Military officers for Bergen and Gemoenepa.
Commission. Martin Cregier to be commander-in-chief of the forces in the absence of the director-general.
Oath of Martin Cregier, captain; Peter Wolfertsen (van Couwenhoven), lieutenant, and Nicolas Stillwell, ensign, in the Esopus expedition.
Instructions for Captain Cregier.
Appointment. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven to be lieutenant.
Appointment. Nicolas Stillwell to be ensign.
Circular to the several towns, urging upon them to be watchful, and on their defense at the present conjuncture, and to send delegates to a meeting to be holden at New Amsterdam on the 6th inst.
Letter. Director and council to the burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, to the same effect.
Report. Lieutenant van Couwenhoven and others, of their ill success in raising volunteers in the English towns on Long Island.
Declaration. Christaen Jacobsen Wolff, that ----- Witlock and James Grover, of Gravesend, had been to the several English towns on Long Island to dissuade the people from volunteering.
Contract with Jacob Jansen Flodder for the hire of his sloop to the government.
Inventory of articles on board the above sloop.
Nomination. Burgomaster and schepen for New Amsterdam, in place of Messrs. Cregier & Couwenhoven.
Appointment of the above officers.
Proceedings of the delegates from New Amsterdam and the several towns thereabouts, called by circular of the 2d inst.
Letter. Military officers to the director and council, testifying their willingness to comply with his requisition, and transmitting names of volunteers.
Letter. Delegates from Amesfoort, Gravesend, Midwout and Utrecht, to the director and council, stating the readiness of the people to defend their neighbors on Long Island, but refusing to cross the river to New Amsterdam.
Letter. Town of Brooklyn to the same effect.
Commission. Nicolas Stillwell to be lieutenant of an English troop.
Commission. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven to be lieutenant of a troop of Indians and volunteers.
Call for volunteers for the defense of New Amsterdam.
Order for a writ of appeal in favor of Peter Tonneman from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam.
Proposals made to the Sachems of Nayack, Wieckquaeskeck, and Kicktawangh, alias Sleepy Hollow, with their answers.
Petition. Thomas Terrey for permission to enter upon land at Hempstead harbor already granted him, and complaining that he is prevented so doing by some of the magistrates of that place.
Deed. Town of Hempstead to Thomas Terry and Samuel Dering, for the above land.
Memorandum as to the number of families to be settled by Mr. Terrey at Matinicock.
Judgment. Director and council in favor of Mr. Terrey's title to the above lands.
Ordinance. For the arrest of hostile Indians.
Petition. Anna, widow of Peter Kock, praying that an inventory be taken of the property of John de Smet, of Westchester, deceased; granted.
Ordinance. Against removing crops from the field before the tithes are paid.
Letter. Edward Fisher, town clerk, to the director-general, informing him that Mr. Cornell was authorized to commute for the tenths, with agreement therefor.
Minute. Canceling of the above agreement, by order of gov. Nicols.
Petition. Magistrates of New Utrecht, Gravesend and Amesfoort, praying that measures be taken to regulate the sale of liquors.
Ordinance. Empowering inferior courts to make laws for the prevention of the sale of spirituous liquors to Indians.
Judgment in the case of Timothy Gabry against Jan Jansen Verryn.
Agreement. Town of Middelburgh for the tenths.
Minute. Acceptance of an offer by the Indians of the East, and of Long Island, to march against those of Esopus.
Proposal of the chief of the Hackengsack Indians to sell a portion of their land behind the Kill van Kol; effort of the Esopus Indians to engage the Minisincks on their side.
Minute. Increase of pay to Dirck Looten, commissary.
Letter. Robert Treat to director Stuyvesant, in regard to the proposed English settlement behind the Kill van Kol, and asking further information.
Concessions to be granted to those interested in the above proposed settlement.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to Mr. Treat, inclosing the above.
Petition. Jan Adriaensen van Duyvelant to be continued in office as bookkeeper; granted.
Suit. Cornelis van Gezel against Evert Peters, for the recovery of a certain sum of money intrusted to him to be paid in Holland; on defendant taking his oath that the money was paid, the suit is dismissed.
Petition. Joannes Withart, of Fort Orange, for the return of a quantity of musket balls seized by the government; refused, they being contraband.
Proclamation. Inviting absent debtors to return to the province, and promising a stay of proceedings, for two years, against them.
Minute. Attendance of the chief of the Wickquaeskeck Indians, to notify the council that his people had fled to Haerlem, on a report that the Esopus Indians were about to attack them; release of Miss La Montagne by a party of Mohawks.
Agreement. Town of Hempstead for the tenths.
Instructions to Cornelis van Ruyven, sent to the Esopus.
Instructions for lieutenant Van Couwenhoven, sent to renew peace with the Wappingers, and to endeavor to procure the release of the Christian prisoners.
Petition. Ægidius Luyck, rector of the Greek and Latin school in New Amsterdam, for a salary; referred to the directors in Holland.
Recommendation. Director Stuyvesant that Mr. Luyck be allowed the same salary as the late Latin schoolmaster.
Order to unload the ship Roseboom on suspicion of having smuggled furs on board.
Proposals offered by the Minesinck Indians on renewing peace with the Dutch.
Answer to the above proposals.
Petition. Nicolas Bayard for an increase of salary; granted.
Appointment. William Cornelis to be supercargo of the ship Eagle.
Appointment. Paulus Leenderts van der Grist and Nicolas Varleth to examine the books and accounts belonging to the estate of Cornelis van Tienhoven.
Petition. Ægidius Luyck to be confirmed in the rectorship of the Latin school with a salary, or for leave to return to Fatherland to solicit it.
Petition. Burgomasters of New Amsterdam praying that a salary be allowed to Mr. Luyck.
Minute. Authorizing the burgomasters to engage Mr. Luyck at a salary on the city's account, of which the government will pay half.
Minute. Engagement of Mr. Luyck at a salary of 1,000 guilders a year in wampum.
Petition. Janneken Barents, widow of Jan van der Linden, praying for a writ empowering her to surrender all claim to her late husband's estate in favor of his creditors, and to be thereupon discharged from such liabilities.
Petition. Goosen Gerrits to be indemnified for the loss of two horses sold by the military at the Esopus; ordered to summon those he complains of.
Judgment against Mettie Wessels for excise duty on a hogshead of wine, which had been abstracted and water substituted.
Minute. Information furnished of an intended massacre of the whites on the North river.
Information furnished by Oratam, chief of the Hackingsacks, respecting the Esopus Indians.
Order. Surveyor to lay out a valley near Bergen.
Suit. Hendrick Willemsen, baker, against Hendrick Jansen, smith, for damages from water running into his lot from plaintiff's premises.
Petition. Fiscal that proceedings be instituted for the confiscation of a package of beaver found concealed on one of the islands called The Two Brothers.
Notice posted in the village of Flushing to all parties concerned, to appear and establish their right to said furs.
Order. Porters of New Amsterdam not to carry any beer or wine from any house without a permit from the farmer of the excise.
Waiver of the creditors of Jannetje Barents of their claims against her (see p. 275).
Resolution. That the director-general shall proceed to Boston, in order to come to some agreement, if possible, with the commissioners of the United Colonies respecting the boundary.
Nomination. Orphan master in the place of Johannis van Brugh.
Appointment. Govert Loockermans in place of the above.
Letter. Council of New Netherland to the burgomasters of New Amsterdam with the following.
Ordinance. For the better observance of the Sabbath.
Judgment. Against Jacob Stoffels, Ide van Vorst and other farmers, for working on Sunday; fined 6 guilders each.
Information brought by a Hackingsack Indian of the defeat of the Esopus Indians, and of the recapture of the Christian prisoners; promised a new coat "if the news be true."
Petition. Christina Steentgens, widow of Gabriel de Haes, for a writ empowering her to surrender all the deceased's estate for the benefit of his creditors, and praying that a curator be appointed.
Letter. Director and council to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, transmitting the above petition and asking their advice.
Minute. Taxing the costs in the case of Frans Jansen van Hochten against the heirs of Wolphert Gerritsen (van Couwenhoven).
Proposals of the chief of the Menissing Indians and the answer thereto.
Answer of the burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, in the matter of the application of Christina Steentgens (see p. 295).
Letter. Nicolas Stillwell to secretary van Ruyven, informing him that three persons had summoned the town of Gravesend to come under the government of Hartford, and that he had arrested one of them, and asking aid, &c.
Letter. Secretary van Ruyven to the magistrates of Gravesend, informing them that a military force is sent thither for the arrest of the above persons.
Minute. Return of the above force with James Christie, a prisoner.
Report. Nicolas Stillwell of an attempt made by a number of persons to seize him at Gravesend, and of his escape.
Examination of the aforesaid James Christie.
Letter. John Talcott and John Allyne to captain Cooe of Middeburgh, acknowledging receipt of his; promise assistance; the governor of Connecticut and Mr. Talcott going to the meeting of the commissioners, where they will meet "Stevenson who is bound for Boston."
Resolution to transmit to director Stuyvesant copies of all the papers relative to the late transactions at Gravesend.
Letter. The council to director Stuyvesant pursuant to the above resolution.
Letter. John Coo and Richard Panton to fiscal de Sille, demanding the liberation of James Christy and threatening retaliation if refused.
Translation of the above into Dutch.
Letter. Council of New Netherland to the towns of Flushing, Middelburgh, Rustdorp, Gravesend and Hempstead, warning them against the agents of Connecticut, and requesting that all such persons be arrested and sent to New Amsterdam.
Translation of the above in English.
Letter. Town of Gravesend to the council; complain of sheriff Stillwell's late conduct, and declare they will not obey him.
Letter. Council to the town of Gravesend in answer to the above, they will protect and maintain sheriff Stillwell.
Petition. Adriaen Hegeman, complaining of Rem Jansen, smith of the Waalebocht, for carrying off his ploughshare, and demanding redress.
Order. Rem Jansen to replace the ploughshare in the spot where he found it, and if he have any claim, to prosecute it at law.
Resolution. Appointing commissioners to proceed to Middelburgh to inquire by what authority certain persons have attempted to reduce that and neighboring villages under the English.
Petition. Tavernkeepers of New Amsterdam, for leave to charge 16 stivers for 2 quarts of beer; granted.
Resolution. To raise 4,000 guilders, Holland currency, for public purposes, on the security of 4 brass cannon in fort Amsterdam.
Contract. Cornelis Steenwyck to advance 12,000 guilders in wampum on the above bill of exchange and security.
Deposition of the pilot and assistant commissary of the Dutch ship The Arms of Amsterdam, respecting the seizure of that ship and her cargo of slaves in the West Indies, by a Portuguese vessel, and her being carried into Virginia.
Commission. Cornelis van Ruyven, Olof Stevensen van Cortland and John Laurence, to proceed to Hartford and endeavor to procure a settlement of the boundary with Connecticut.
Minute. Proceedings of the council on receipt of intelligence that the River Indians were about to make a descent on the Dutch settlements at Hoboken, Ahasimus and the Manhattans.
Instruction. Peter Wolfertsen van Couwenhoven to ascertain and prevent the movements of the Esopus and Wapping or Highland Indians.
Instructions to Mr. Verbraack and Serjeant Harmen Martens van den Bosch, sent with lieutenant Couwenhoven.
Petition. Christina Steentgens, widow of Gabriel d'Haes, for the appointment of curators over his estate; appointed.
Petition. Schout, burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, praying that a meeting of delegates from the several towns be convoked to consider the state of the country.
Resolution to call a meeting of the magistrates of the neighboring towns to deliberate on the above subject.
Ordinance. Regulating the sale of beer and wine.
Circular to the towns in the vicinity of New Amsterdam, to send delegates to that city on 1st November, to consider the state of public affairs.
Address. Delegates to the director and council, recommending the appointment of agents, in Holland, to procure a settlement of the boundary question, and free trade with the English colonies.
Proposals to be submitted by the delegates from New Amsterdam to the delegates of the other towns in the above convention.
Proposals of the delegates of New Amsterdam to the above convention.
Resolutions passed by the above convention.
Remonstrance of the convention to the directors of the West India Company at Amsterdam.
Declaration. Jan van Cleef, of New Utrecht, respecting the gathering of an English force at Jamaica, L. I.
Letter. Secretary Van Ruyven to the magistrates of New Utrecht, advising them to refer the English, should they visit their town, to the director and council.
Letter. Director and council to the town of Gravesend, exhorting the inhabitants of that place to continued loyalty.
Resolution to send the following answer to the proposals recently received from Hartford.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the governor and council of Connecticut, agreeing that Westchester shall be under that government for the present, provided that neither party exercise any authority over the English towns on Long Island, previously under the Dutch, and agreeing to the arrangement entered into at the late meeting at Hartford.
Ordinance. For the better security and settlement of Bergen.
Nomination. Military officers for Midwout.
Minute. Permission to the Indians of Wickquaeskeck to fish near Haerlem, and of the delivery to them of 16 impressions of the W. I. Company's seal on tickets for their protection.
Appointment. Magistrates for Haerlem.
Decision in a court case between Davit Jochemsz and Hend[rick Jacobsz]. [Mistakenly labeled 9:392. Not referenced in O'Callaghan.
Instructions. Lieutenant Van Couwenhoven, serjt. Peter Ebel, and Harmen Douwesen, all three well versed in the Indian language, to ascertain the disposition of the Wappinger and Esopus Indians towards a peace.
Petition. Frans Jansen van Hoochten, praying that Elbert Elbertsen and Coert Stevensen, of Amesfoort, pay him proceeds of the sale of Wolfert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven's property.
Petition. Hendrick Jansen, smith, praying an order to the magistrates of Newtown to put him in possession of property belonging to Jan de Smit, who died in his debt; referred to the court at Newtown.
Order for the sale of the personal effects of cadet Peter Jansen of Gluckstadt, who was killed in the Esopus war.
Judgment for plaintiff in a suit between Timothy Gabry, vendue master, plaintiff, against the city clerk and city marshal, defendants, to enjoin them from selling certain class of property by public auction; in this case it was held that all sales of property surrendered for the benefit of creditors should be by the provincial secretary, or his deputy.
Ordinance. For the better preservation of cattle and implements on leased farms.
Petition. Cornelis Jansen of Midwout, for pardon, he having accidentally killed Jan Damen's son, aged 8 years.
Declaration. Gerrit Cornelis of Midwout, in support of the above petition.
Declaration. Lammertje, wife of Jan Strycker, in corroboration of the above.
Declaration. Baltus Barents to the same effect.
Declaration. Jan Strycker to the same purport.
Declaration. Jan Cornelis Buys of Midwout, father of the deceased boy, forgiving Cornelis Jansen for the above accident.
Declaration. Jan Aertsen van der Bilt, Tys Lubbertsen, Gerrit Lubbertsen, relatives of Jan Cornelis Buys, forgiving Cornelis Jansen for the accidental killing of the above lad.
Order on the above petition, allowing Cornelis Jansen freedom from arrest for three months, to establish his innocence (see post, vol. 10, part 3, p. 12).
Petition. Domingo Angola, free negro, praying the manumission of Christina, a baptized orphan daughter of Manuel Trumpeter and Anthonya, his wife, both deceased negroes.
Order on the above petition; the girl to be emancipated on furnishing the company with another negro in her place, or on paying the sum of 800 guilders.
Note. Govert Loockermans for 300 guilders, for the freedom of the above negro woman, with receipt of payment.
Instructions to Martin Cregier and Govert Loockermans for the purchase of the Newesings country, viz., from Barnegatt to the Raritan.
Motion of the fiscal that Frans Jansen from Amsterdam, a prisoner, who refuses to answer certain interrogatories, be subjected to torture; denied, on the ground that the prisoner had already been once tortured, and twice whipped, without eliciting any additional information from him.
Complaint against Frederick Philipse, Nicolas Myer and others, for driving wagons, loaded with grain, from Wiltwyck to the Ronduyt, without a convoy.
Petition. Cornelis Barents Slecht for a lot near the mill gate at Wiltwyck, sufficiently large for a brewery and bakery; granted.
Complaint. Fiscal against Joost Goderus, for stealing firewood, "which is a very prevalent practice among the poor in New Amsterdam;" prisoner pleads guilty, and asks pardon.
Complaint against Frans Jansen from Amsterdam (supra, p. 420), for theft, and attempting to break jail.
Certificate that certain of the company's negroes have been allowed half liberty.
Notice. Offering a reward for the recovery of the company's scow.
Minute. Information communicated by Oratamy, chief of the Hackingsacks, that the Wappinger and Esopus Indians are on their way to conclude a peace.
Journal of a voyage to the Newesings, by capt. Martin Cregier and others.
Contract. Newesing Indians to sell to the director and council of New Netherland all their lands not already sold to the Dutch.
Sentence. Frans Jansen from Amsterdam and Joost Goderus, for theft; Jansen to be severely flogged, in public, and then banished; Goderus to witness the above punishment, and dismissed from his office of porter to the weigh house.
Fine. Imposed on Michiel Tadens for selling liquor on Sunday.
Petition. Schout and magistrates of Bergen, praying that Engelbert Steenhuysen shall perform his contract as schoolmaster, &c.; ordered accordingly.
Award of damages to Thomas Landun and Abraham Smith (of Hempstead, L. I.), and order for payment.
Appointment. Magistrates for Bergen.
Deed. Transferring to the burgomasters of Amsterdam, in Holland, all the country on the South river, or Delaware, extending from the sea upwards to the head of that river, &c.
Minute. Price demanded by the Newesing Indians for their unsold lands, 4,000 guilders.
Conference with the chiefs of Hackingkeshacky and Nyacks, respecting a continuance of the armistice with the Esopus Indians.
Proposals of the above chiefs for an armistice with the Esopus Indians for two months.
Minute. Considerations which dispose the director and council to consent to the above armistice.
Proclamation of the above armistice, and pass to two Indians.
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of the sale of liquors to Indians.
Prosecution of Maria de Truyx, wife of Jan Peecq, for selling brandy to Indians.
Ordinance. To prevent the purchase of stolen goods from Indians.
Petition. Cornelis van Ruyven to be allowed a difference between wampum and beaver in a certain transaction with the government; allowed.
Register of transactions between the director-general and the city magistrates.
Register of the principal resolutions.
Register of placards and ordinances.
Register of sentences.
Register of the election of magistrates.
Register of the transactions with the English, within and without the province, recorded in this volume.
Order for a search after a negro wench belonging to Martin Cregier, suspected of having set fire to his house.
Complaint. Fiscal against Maria Truix, wife of Jan Peeck, for selling liquor to Indians.
Sentence. Maria de Truix, fined 500 guilders and costs, and to be banished from the island of Manhattan.
Ordinance. For the appointment of fence viewers and erection of pounds in the several towns and villages throughout the province.
Minute. Attendance of Tapausagh, chief of the Long Island Indians, and Rompsicka, on the council, to inform them that they had been summoned to Flushing, and there required to sell all their land to the English, &c.; they were told, in answer, that they had already, on 15th January, 1635, sold, and transferred all their land to the Dutch, and not to venture to sell it again.
Petition. Magistrates of Haerlem praying the appointment of Jan la Montagne, jun., to be clerk of the church and schoolmaster there.
Appointment. Johannis la Montagne to the offices aforesaid.
Appointment. Magistrates of New Utrecht.
Petition. Cornelis Jansen from Alckmaer, now of Midwout, praying a pardon for the accidental manslaughter he committed.
Order. Fiscal to inquire into and report on the facts in the above case (see vol. 10, pt. 2, p. 405 et. seq.).
Complaint. Rycke Leydecker, magistrate of Bushwick, against William Traphagen for insulting him and calling him a false judge; prosecution ordered.
Order. Appointing curators to the estate of Claes Theunissen, who died suddenly near the director-general's bouwery.
Petition. Peter Jacobsen Marius, attorney of Stoffel Jansen Abel, of Bushwick, to be allowed to pay duty on certain goods accidentally omitted in the manifest of the ship The Faith.
Certificate. Commissary Liefrinck that he accidentally omitted the entry of said goods in the manifest.
Order. Admitting said goods to entry.
Order. Increasing the pay of Jan Gervoe, a soldier.
Petition. Jacob Stoffelsen's wife for 8 or 10 morgen of wood land behind the company's bouwery at Ahasemus; granted if not prejudicial to the bouwery.
Order. Court messenger to summon Tielman van Vleck to answer a demand of Nicolas de Meyer.
Petition. Maria Peeck, "one of the oldest inhabitants of the city of New Amsterdam," for a remission of the sentence pronounced against her, and for leave to remove to Fort Orange (see p. 2).
Order. That the above petitioner be allowed to remove to Long Island, with remission of the fine for the present.
Ordinance. Erecting a court of justice on Staten Island.
Audit. Account of Nicolas Varleth and Jacobus Backer, for expenses incurred by councillor de Decker's mission to Virginia.
Order. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Abraham Jansen for leave to erect a mill at Bushwick, until the magistrates of that town be consulted.
Order for the construction of a redoubt at Newesings and garrisoning the same, as the people of Gravesend threaten to settle there.
Nomination. Burgomasters and schepens for the city of New Amsterdam.
Appointment of the above magistrates.
Examination. Lysbet Antonissen, a negro woman, native of New Netherland, for setting fire to Martin Cregier's house (see p. 1).
Advice. Director-general and council on the petition of the rev. Mr. Selyns, for the payment of his salary in beavers.
Petition. Rev. Henricus Selyns referred to above.
Petition. Ariaentje Cornelissen, widow of Cornelis Claessen Swits, and now married to Albert Leenderts, praying that as her farm had been cut up into lots and distributed among the settlers in Harlem, she may be released from a debt due the company by her late husband, who had been murdered by the Indians in 1655; granted.
Letter. Magistrates to the director and council, stating that the inhabitants of Bushwick had no objection to Abraham Jansen erecting a mill on Mespath's kill.
Order. Permitting Abraham Jansen to erect the above mill.
Complaint. Fiscal against Lysbeth Anthonissen, a negro wench, for having set fire to capt. Cregier's house.
Confession of guilt by said negress.
Sentence of Lysbeth Antbonissen; that she be conveyed to the place of public execution, there chained to the stake, strangled and then burnt (see p. 31).
Order. Revoking the above sentence, and directing that the woman be conveyed to the place of execution as above, that all the preparations for strangling and burning her be made, and then that she be pardoned and returned to her master.
Order. Again summoning Tielman van Vleeck at the suit of Nicolas Meyer.
Libel against a parcel of beavers found secreted on one of the islands called the Two Brothers.
Judgment. Confiscating the above furs (see vol. 10, pt. 2, p. 284).
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, Midwout, Amesfoort and New Utrecht, praying that all acknowledgments of deeds and mortgages, and all legal writings, relating to real estate, be made before their secretary and two of the magistrates of the town in which the property is situate, according to the practice in Fatherland.
Ordinance. Providing for the registry of deeds and mortgages in the towns of Breuckelen, Midwout, Amesfoort, and New Utrecht.
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of the above towns, inclosing copy of the preceding ordinance, and a seal to be used on deeds, &c.; no deeds to be signed unless original patent be exhibited.
Petition. Roeloff Swartwout to be restored to his office of sheriff of Wiltwyck.
Order. Granting prayer of the above petition.
Petition. Joannes Withart for a mandamus to compel the clerk of Fort Orange to issue a deed of certain property there to him; referred for an answer to the court of Fort Orange.
Complaint of an Indian from Tappaan against Jacob Wolfertsen van Couwenhoven for not giving up his gun, pawned for liquor, on his desire to redeem it.
Declaration of a Hackingsack Indian, as to the intention of the Nevesinck chief to sell his lands to the English of Gravesend.
Resolution to despatch a military force to the Newesincx.
Minute that Samuel Edsal had sent four men to his farm, at Bergen.
Order. Paulus Leendertsen and Allard Anthony, co-patroons of the new settlement of Noortwyck, on the North river, to act as guardians of the orphan child of Theunis Bastiaensen, of that place, farmer, deceased.
Petition. Magistrates of Breuckelen, Midwout, Amesfoort and New Utrecht, praying that a meeting be called of deputies from the Dutch villages on Long Island, for the purpose of sending delegates to Holland to represent the state of the province to the authorities there.
Order. Authorizing the above meeting to be held at Midwout.
Petition. Commissioners appointed to erect block houses at Bergen, for confirmation of certain orders made by them, and complaining of Frederick Philipsen.
Order. Approving of said regulations.
Declaration. Peter, William and John van Couwenhoven, Roeloff Marteuse, husband of Neeltje van Couwenhoven, and Koert Stevensen, husband of Marretje van Couwenhoven, plaintiffs, against Jacob van Couwenhoven, all heirs of the late Wolphert Gerritsen van Couwenhoven.
Order for the payment of arrears due to Peter Paulusen van der Welster, a soldier.
Sentence. William Traphagen, for insulting one of the magistrates of Bushwick, to appear, with uncovered head, before the court of Bushwick, and, in the presence of the fiscal, to beg pardon of God, justice, and the injured person, and to pay 13 guilders to the overseers of the poor there, with costs.
Petition. Burgomasters of New Amsterdam, setting forth the necessity of fortifying that city, and proposing to raise a loan for that purpose, provided they receive a grant of the tavern excise.
Order. Granting the above excise for the purposes set forth in the petition.
Proposals of Oratamy and other Hackingsack and Staten Island Indians, and answer.
Proposals of Hackingsack, Staten Island and Minissink Indians, with answers.
Letter. Burgomasters to the director and council, praying a written transfer of the tavern excise, and informing them that 30,000 guilders had been subscribed to the loan for the city fortifications.
Deed. Granting to the city of New Amsterdam the proceeds of the tavern excise, until the above debt, and interest thereon, be paid.
Certificate of the removal of five or six Englishmen who attempted, in 1640, to make a settlement at Schouts bay, on Long Island, on lands purchased by the Dutch from the Indians, in 1632 (see vol. 4, p. 62-69).
Appointment. Church wardens for New Amsterdam.
Petition. Juriaen Hanel for an appeal from a judgment of the court of Bergen.
Order on a petition of Hendrick Jansen Stuyvesant, respecting duties payable on a cargo of salt brought in his ship The White Horseman, from the bay of Campeachy.
Order. Granting William Bogardus the use of one of the company's houses for a residence.
Order. Granting Claes Arentse, court messenger of Bergen, a piece of land outside that village.
Judgment against Manuel Sanderson, negro, fining him six guilders and costs, because his son had been found shooting pigeons in the woods on Manhattan Island, on Sunday, contrary to law.
Judgment. Fining Tiebout Wessels for the same offense.
Order on a petition of the rev. Henricus Selyns, in regard to the currency in which his salary ought to be paid (see p. 33, 35).
Commission. Balthazar Bayard to be clerk of the court at Bergen.
Ordinance. For the better and more careful instruction of youth in the principles of the Christian religion.
Petition. Cornelis Steenwyck and Jacques Cousseau, praying an exemption from the heavy duty imposed on a cargo of salt sold to them by Hendrick Jansen Stuyvesant, skipper of the White Horse.
Order. Rejecting the prayer of the above petition.
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, praying for the convocation of delegates from all the Dutch towns; granted.
Petition. Burgomasters of New Amsterdam, praying that Francis Boon, substitute church warden, be ordered to deliver up the church to the present church wardens, in order to the speedy repair of that building; granted, and ordered accordingly.
Appointment. Jacob Strycker to be orphan master for the city of New Amsterdam.
Petition. Cornelis van Ruyven, secretary, &c., praying that some persons be appointed to take charge of the books and accounts of his office, in case he be sent to Holland on public business.
Order. That Burger Joris proceed no further in fencing the land claimed by Govert Loockermans, until the same be surveyed.
Order on the petition of Hendrick Jansen Stuyvesant, reducing the duty on his cargo of salt, with the reasons that induced the council to make said reduction.
Judgment for plaintiff in an action of debt; Nicolas Meyer against Tielman van Vleeck, defendant.
Complaint of the fiscal against Jan de Nosper, for resisting the officer who attempted to arrest him, whilst shooting pigeons last Sunday.
Commitment of Jan Boeckholt (de Nosper) on the above charge.
Petition. Sheriff Tonneman to be allowed to occupy one of the company's houses as a residence; granted.
Resolution of the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, declining to publish the ordinance for the better observance of the Sabbath, on account of its severity and of its being contrary to the freedoms of Holland (see vol. 10, pt. 2, p. 293).
Report, by Peter W. van Couwenhoven, of information communicated to him respecting intrigues of the English with the Esopus and Wappinger Indians against the Dutch.
Resolution to despatch lieutenant Couwenhoven to the Wappingers to inquire into the truth of the above statement.
Appointment. Magistrates for Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort.
Resolution to appropriate a quantity of shot belonging to John Withart for the public service, on paying for the same.
Judgment. Confirming the decision of the court of Bergen, in the case of Juriaen Hanel, appellant, against Christian Petersen, respondent, with affidavits in the case.
Resolution to credit the account of Leendert Arentsen, deceased, with a quantity of peas and rye.
Petition. Jan Bockholt, herdsman, praying forgiveness for having violated the Sabbath, by shooting pigeons on that day; pleading ignorance of the law (see p. 115, 116).
Sentence on the above; to pay a line of 12 guilders and costs.
Order on a petition of rev. Mr. Selyns, allowing him to receive payment of his salary in beavers at 7 guilders each, and in wampum at 3 for 1.
Proposals of the chiefs of the Kichtawans, Wappingers, Wighquaeskecks, Hackingsacks and Newesinghs, with the answers.
Discontinuance of the suit between Govert Loockermans and Burger Joris (see p. 113), and order to said parties, Jacques Corteljou, Herman Smeeman and Hendrick op Kippenburgh, to attend the council.
Complaint of the fiscal against dame Gerritse, "who is famous for being a scold," for abusing the officer who had seized her son's gun, when engaged in shooting pigeons on Sunday.
Sentence of dame Gerritse; fined 12 guilders and costs.
Pass to James Mills to sojourn in New Amsterdam for 10 days on his private business; granted pursuant to the agreement with capt. John Scott.
Petition. Timotheus Gabry praying payment of a debt due by the government.
Appointment. Magistrates for Fort Orange.
Appointment. Magistrates for Wiltwyck and for Bushwick.
Order for the survey of the valley in dispute between Govert Loockermans and Burger Jorissen, "one of the oldest inhabitants there," and its division between them (see p. 136).
Petition. Hendrick Jansen from Utrecht, a cadet, praying an increase of pay or his discharge; pay increased.
Writ. Summoning the several towns to send delegates to a general assembly to be held on the 10th instant.
Order. The court messenger to notify the delegates of the several Dutch towns to be in attendance at 9 o'clock.
Address of the delegates to the director and council.
Answer of the director and council to the above address.
Address of the delegates to the director and council; explain the purport of their first address and solicit information.
Answer of the director-general to the second address of the delegates.
Message. Director and council to the delegates, asking a categorical answer to sundry questions.
Address of the delegates to the director and council, for permission to petition the West India Company and the States-General for protection and for redress of divers grievances, and to send agents to support the same; granted.
Order on the petition of Sander Leendertsen Glen, William Teller and Harmen Vedder, directing a survey of the land and house lot belonging to each person in the hamlet called Schanheghtede.
Certificate. Manumission of Domingo Angola and Maykie, his wife, late slaves in the company's service.
Petition. Isaac Gerritse Schaep, commander of the ship Statyn, praying leave to proceed on his voyage to Holland.
Order on the above petition; papers shall be made out on the expiration of the time fixed therefor, after notice of time of sailing has been given.
Petition. Otto Jansen, soldier, praying payment of surgeon Van Imburgh's bill for attendance on him during a severe fit of sickness, contracted in the Esopus campaign.
Certificate. Ensign Nyssen and Mattheus Capito to the expenses incurred by the above soldier in his sickness.
Order to pay the surgeon's bill for the above.
Order. Confirming an attachment levied by Fredrick Philipse on money due Cornelis Barentse Slecht.
Instruction for the clerk of the inferior court of justice at Wiltwyck.
Summons. Delegates of the several Dutch towns to meet again in general assembly on the 22d inst.
Speech. Director Stuyvesant to the above meeting of delegates.
Petition. Inhabitants of Fort Orange (names annexed), praying that citizens of Manhattan may not be allowed to sell by retail in the town of Beverwyck.
Order. Court at Fort Orange referring the above petition to the director and council.
Petition. Delegates from Fort Orange and Beverwyck in support of the above petition.
Ordinance. Against non-residents selling by retail at Fort Orange or Beverwyck.
Protest. Jeremiah van Renselaer against any grant of lands or islands within the colonie of Renselaerswyck.
Indian deed to Jan Tomassen and Volckert Jansen of a tract of land on the east bank of Hudson's river, east of and including Aepje's or Mohican's island (Schodack).
Notice. From the court of Renselaerswyck to the above parties, that their purchase is null and void.
Certificate. Service on the above parties of the preceding notice of protest.
Letter. Director and council to Jan Tomassen and Volckert Jansen, notifying them to abstain from settling on the above land until the limits of the colonie of Renselaerswyck be determined.
Petition. Thomas Chambers and Gysbert van Imbroch, delegates, praying amendments to the charter of Wiltwyck.
Answer to the above petition, granting in part the amendments requested.
Petition. Paulus Cornelissen and Jan Cornelissen van der Heyden, agents of Marietje Meynderts, widow of Jan Barents Wemp, praying that the creditors of said estate may be ordered to refund the proceeds of sales of certain property at Esopus, sold by them though mortgaged to said Wemp.
Order. Magistrates of Wiltwyck to inquire into the above affair, meanwhile to take the money into the custody of the court.
Minute. Attendance of Oratum, chief of Hackingsacky and others, to explain the circumstances attending the murder of Mattys Roelofsen, gunner, by a Wappinger Indian.
Resolution to draw a bill of exchange on the W. I. Company, to raise money sufficient for one month's pay to the soldiers.
Sentence. Jan Willemsen van Iselsteyn, commonly called Jan of Leyden, for expressing abusive language, and writing an insolent letter to the magistrates of Bushwyck; that he be fastened to a stake at the place of public execution, with a bridle in his mouth, rods under his arm, and a paper on his breast with an inscription — "Lampoon writer, False accuser and Defamer of its magistrates," and afterwards banished, with costs.
Sentence. William Jansen Traphagen of Lemgo, for being the bearer of the above insolent letter to the magistrates of Bushwick, and using very indecent language towards them; to be tied to a stake as above, with a paper on his breast inscribed, " Lampoon carrier," and then to be banished, with costs.
Petition. Jan Tomassen and Volckert Jansen praying that they may be protected in the right to the land of Schotack, which they purchased, and for which they have a patent (see p. 195, 197, 200).
Order. Surveyor-general to lay out the lands of Schanheghtede.
Permit. Jan van Bommel to erect a water mill near Hogs' island, with exclusive right for three years.
Petition. Jacob Leendertsen van der Grist, of Brooklyn, for permission to make a surrender of his property for the benefit of his creditors (named); rejected.
Grant of a piece of land near Bergen to Arent Laurensen.
Judgment against Adriaen Cornelissen beyond the Fresh water (Manhattans) for a horse, which he contracted to exchange with Gerrit Hendricks for an ox.
Petition. Inhabitants of Gouwanis and Manhattans (named), for permission to clean out the kill at the end of Fredrick Lubbertsen's land, and near Red hook (Brooklyn), so as to render it navigable to Gouwanis and the mill, and relieve them of the necessity of going around the Red hook; granted.
Notice to farmers at Brooklyn to pay their arrears of tenths on pain of execution.
Conditions on which the director and council propose to sell a lot of male and female negroes to the highest bidder.
Names of the purchasers of the above mentioned negroes.
Proclamation for a day of general thanksgiving, on account of the peace with the Esopus Indians.
Circular communicating the above proclamation to the magistrates throughout the province.
Contract with Thomas Willett for a quantity of beef and pork, payable in negroes.
Petition. Paulus Heilridder for employment.
Extracts of divers letters from Virginia, giving notice of an intended attack by a privateer on Dutch vessels from the Manhattans.
Order. Magistrates of New Utrecht to have a watch for the above privateer (Downeman) and to send word should he be seen off the coast.
Ordinance. For the better regulating and maintaining of fences on Manhattan Island, and for the appointment of fence viewers.
Ordinance. For the better regulating of the trade with Indians.
Names of Indian traders to whom the above was communicated.
Letter. Director and council to the burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, transmitting the above ordinance with orders for its publication.
Minute of the attendance of the burgomasters of New Amsterdam on the council, inquiring whether inhabitants of New Amstel are to be permitted to trade with strangers and Indians at the Manhattans, whilst such trade is forbidden at New Amstel to merchants from the Manhattans.
Order. Merchants from the South river who desire to carry on trade at New Amsterdam must take out citizenship.
Judgment against Severyn Laurensen for permitting persons to play at nine pins on his premises on Sunday.
Petition. Jan Jansen from Brestee, guardian of the orphan children of Adriaen Pietersen from Alkmaer, praying compensation for part of a lot at the Marketfield, New Amsterdam; referred to the burgomasters with instructions.
Minute. Information furnished to director Stuyvesant by Thomas Willett, of the receipt of news at Boston of the sailing of an English fleet for the reduction of New Netherland, with one "Nicles" on board who has been appointed governor.
Resolution of the council, &c., on the above intelligence.
Commission. William Beeckman to be commissary at the Esopus.
Instructions for said William Beeckman.
Proposal of Seweekenamo, one of the chiefs of the Esopus Indians, requesting that a supply of provisions be sent to their country beyond Haverstraw, &c.
Resolution of the burgomasters to put the city of New Amsterdam in a state of defense.
Petition. Philip Petersen Schuyler and Goosen Gerritsen, for leave to purchase the Half Moon from the Mohegans, in order to prevent the purchase of it by those of Connecticut; granted.
Petition. Hendrick Huygen and others for a remission of export duties on a cargo of furs, duty having been paid on them already at the South river.
Order thereupon; duties to be again paid at the Manhattans subject to the decision of the authorities in Holland.
Petitions. Thomas Powel, Teunis Abrahamsen, and others of Beverwyck, for permission to purchase a parcel of land between Kinderhook and Neutenhook.
License to purchase said land from the Indians.
Declaration of two Indians as to where they obtained brandy.
Minute. Application of the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the delivery to the city sheriff of the body of Hendrick Jansen, smith, who committed suicide by hanging himself at the Calckhook, and of their claim to the exclusive jurisdiction of the city sheriff over all persons who might commit manslaughter within the city limits.
Order. Granting the first part of the above request, and postponing the other part to a future time.
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to director and council, communicating for approval their sentence on the above suicide.
Approval of the said sentence.
Appointment. Sybrant Cornelissen from Flensburgh to be assistant surgeon, and to be employed in shaving, bleeding and administering medicines to the soldiers.
Petition. Rev. Henricus Selyns for his dismissal from the churches at the Bouwery and Breuckelen, and for leave to return to Holland; rev. Samuel Megapolensis, M. D., about to arrive, can fill his place; granted.
Ordinance. For the more careful navigation of the North river by sloop captains.
Examination of Edward Wels on a charge of having publicly asserted that Long Island was the King's territory, and that this place (New Amsterdam) would soon become so.
Complaint. Fiscal against Edward Willes for having uttered the above seditious words.
Minute. Communication to Thomas Willet of complaints presented by the Mohawks against the Northern Indians, for transmission to Boston.
Order for a stay of execution issued by the city court against Walewyn van der Veen, at the suit of Michael Tadens.
Petition. Edward Welsh (sic) for pardon (see pp. 281, 283).
Sentence of the aforesaid Welsh. To be conducted to the place of public execution, there tied to a stake, and a bridle put in his mouth, and to have a paper fastened to his breast, inscribed with the words, "Disturber of the public peace," and to pay costs; the above sentence was commuted to the payment of a fine of 100 guilders.
Libel against sundry articles seized on board the ship St. Jacob.
Petition. Anneke Adriaens for a dissolution of her marriage with Aert Pietersen Tack (of Haerlem), who afterwards married another woman in Holland.
Application. Fiscal for the dissolution of the above marriage.
Information of English intrigues with the Esopus Indians.
Petition. John Laurence, burgher of New Amsterdam, to be allowed to remain neutral in the impending conflict with the English.
Order. Commanding officer at the Esopus to bring down the military under his command to New Amsterdam, as the English fleet cast anchor yesterday at Nayack.
Certificate of the landing at New Amsterdam, on the 14th August, of 290 slaves (153 men and 137 women) from the ship Gideon, on account of the W. I. Company.
Declaration of two of the crew of the St. Jacob that they, while in their boat off New Utrecht, had been chased and fired at by an English boat.
Order to pay Jan Jansen van St. Obyn for piloting the ship Gideon.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (colonel Nicolls), acknowledging receipt of a letter from him by the hands of captain William Hill, Robert Needham and Matthew Nicolls, and promising an answer.
Minute. Application of the burgomasters of New Amsterdam for a copy of the above letter; refused.
Register of judgments.
Minute. Attendance in council of a delegation from the burghers of New Amsterdam, demanding copy of col. Nicolls' letter, or the letter itself.
Minute. Application by the burgomasters of New Amsterdam, for communication of the contents of a letter from gov. Winthrop to the director-general; of the latter's peremptory refusal; of his having torn said letter in pieces, and of the burgomasters' protest.
Minute. That the burgomasters demanded communication of the answer to the letter to the commanders of the English fleet.
Protest of the captain of the ship Gideon against director Stuyvesant, for refusing to allow him to depart with his vessel from New Amsterdam.
Petition. Ascento Angola, Christopher Santome, Peter Petersen Criolie, Anthony Criolie, Lewis Guinea, Jan Guinea, Solomon Petersen Criolie and Basje Pietersen, half slaves, praying to be manumitted and made entirely free; granted.
Fragment of document too small to identify. Not referenced in O'Callaghan.
Commission. Simon Cornelisen Gilde, captain of the ship Gideon, and ensign Nyssen to command the troops returning to Holland in said vessel.
Appointment. Nicolas Bayard as assistant to Cornelis van Ruyven, late receiver-general, in making up the company's books, &c.
Certificate. That the slaves named on p. 317 had been fully emancipated and made free.
Certificate. That sundry grants of land, near Stuyvesant's bouwery, had been made in the years 1659 and 1660 to divers negroes; with the names of said negroes and a description of their lands.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the governor and council of Connecticut, complaining of John Coe and Anthony Waters, who have deposed all the old magistrates in the English towns in L. I. under the Dutch, and demanding that such proceedings be stopped.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors of the W. I. Company at Amsterdam to (director Stuyvesant) ; samples of minerals from N. Netherland ; peace with the Indians ; handsome villages and buildings around fort Amsterdam ; English to be permitted to settle in N. N., but their magistrates to be appointed by the director ; iron mine on Staten island ; English trading house near Fort Orange; more negroes to be sent to N. Netherland, &c. [1646]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; objects to Boston ; prefers Connecticut ; proposes to visit New Haven. [1649]
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; harbor regulations at Manhattans ; declines his visit to New Haven. [1649]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; customs and harbor regulations at Manhattans, &c.;Gravesend, L.I. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to John Endecott, governor of Massachusetts ; congratulates him on his election ; objects to a proposed English colony at the Delaware river, which he claims for the Dutch. [1649]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; customs and harbor regulations at Manhattans, &c.;Gravesend, L.I. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to John Endecott, governor of Massachusetts ; congratulates him on his election ; objects to a proposed English colony at the Delaware river, which he claims for the Dutch. [1649]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Bradford, on the same subject as the preceding.
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to Director Stuyvesant ; vindicates the English right to the Delaware ; customs at the Manhattans, and;New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; is determined to maintain the Dutch right to the Delaware. [1649]
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to Director Stuyvesant ; vindicates the English right to the Delaware ; customs at the Manhattans, and;New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; is determined to maintain the Dutch right to the Delaware. [1649]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors at Amsterdam to director Stuyvesant ; ship Princess lost, with 81 souls, including ex-director Kieft, rev. Mr. Bogardus, and fiscal Van der Hoyckens ; lenient policy towards the Indians recommended ; New Netherland under the chamber at Amsterdam exclusively ; New Netherland vessels to trade to Brazil and Angola, and return with negroes ; disorders in the church ; rev. Mr. Backer ; rev. Mr. Megapolensis ; Forrester, governor of Long island, sent to Holland ; Cornelis Melyn, Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter) and others, complain to the States-General ; Jan van Hardenburgh ; Van Twiller. [1648]
Hague. Letter. States-General to the director and council of New Netherland ; an appeal granted to Kuyter and Melyn from a sentence pronounced against them 25th July, 1647 (see vol. 4, 321, 323), with arrest of judgment, and leave to return to and reside in New Netherland unmolested. [1648]
Hague. Letter. William, prince of Orange, to director Stuyvesant, to the same purport as the preceding. [1648]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; censured for meddling in Kieft's affairs ; summoned to sustain his sentence against Kuyter and Melyn ; Swedish Virginia ; Prince Henrick or Delaware river ; boundaries ; English claim from Canada to Florida ; revolution in England ; Rensselaerswyck ; Fort Orange ; fiscal Van Dyck's complaints ; rev. Backerus and Megapolensis ; iron mines ; Curaçao, &c. [1649]
Hempstead. Letter. Thomas Topping, Richard Gildersleeve and others, deputies, to director Stuyvesant ; promise to send an answer shortly to his proposals. [1649]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the town of Hempstead, in regard to the above mentioned deputies. [1649]
Greenwich. Letter. Robert Heusted and others to director Stuyvesant ; Stamford ; Tobias Feaks ; Mr. Hallet. [1649]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; peace with Spain to be proclaimed ; Curaçao ; rev. Megapolensis ; schoolmaster sent out ; remonstrance from New Netherland ; Melyn and Van Twiller endeavoring to deprive the company of that country ; rev. Backerus ; Van der Donck ; conflict between Renselaerswyck and Fort Orange ; latter erected 15 years before the former ; free navigation of the North river to be enforced ; Aug. Hermans ; efforts of the delegates from New Netherland ; increased interest awakened towards that country ; abuses in land granting ; Staten island ; bouweries at the Mahattans ; secretary Van Tienhoven ; boundaries. [1650]
Marshpague. Petition. Richard Denton, John Carman and others of Hempstead, against the sheriff of Flushing. [1650]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to director Stuyvesant ; result of the remonstrance from New Netherland ; rev. Megapolensis' tract on confession ; schoolmaster ; surgeon Kierstede ; boundary ; English ; flight of Charles I. ; emigration. [1650]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; delegates from New Netherland ; alarm of the Amsterdam chamber ; emigration ; Pavonia ; boundaries ; Dutch ambassador to the Parliament ; Melyn ; Van der Donck. [1650]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; smuggling through Virginia ; Van der Donck ; Melyn. [1650]
Orders agreed upon by and with consent of the inhabitants of Gravesend, at several times.
Gravesend. Letter. Geo. Baxter to director Stuyvesant with the above, and requesting him not to approve the persons chosen by the town for magistrates at the recent election. [1651]
Newhaven. Letter. Stephen Goodyear to director Stuyvesant ; private business. [1651]
Letter. Agnes and Edward Grace to ----------, respecting the affairs of George Grace who died in America. [1651]
Account of sundries received by Jan Jansen Huyssen, commander at Bonayre.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, informing him that they would write to him at large by the next ships. [1651]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; send letters to the people of New Netherland, warning them against the late delegates to Holland ; Melyn's unfounded reports ; abuses in land granting ; Van Twiller's extravagant grants to himself and others ; Long island ; Raritans ; Kill van Koll ; boundaries ; Katskill ; Rensselaersstein ; pretensions of Van Renselaer's agent ; right of the company to Fort Orange ; free navigation of the rivers ; baron Van der Capelle's proposed colonie ; rev. Megapolensis' tract ; emigration ; Mohawk invasion of Canada ; French prisoners ; Van Twiller ; emigration to Curaçao ; samples of indigo promised ; Stuyvesant purchases a bouwery from the company ; deed sent (see vol. 3, p. 87). [1651]
Boston. Letter. Governor Winthrop to director Stuyvesant in answer ; sick ; his letter laid before the commissioners of the United Colonies. [1647]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; complaints against ship captains, smuggling to be prevented.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, with letters, invoices and other papers, left behind by sailing vessels.
Middleborrough. Letter. Richard Denton to director Stuyvesant, complaining that Mr. Carman will not pay him.
Permit. Mr. Evans to trade at the Delaware.;Notice. Mr. More, master of the ketch Sara, not to trade at the Delaware without license.
Notice. Mr. More, master of the ketch Sara, not to trade at the Delaware without license.;Notice. Mr. More, master of the ketch Sara, not to trade at the Delaware without license.
New Amsterdam. Letter. (Director Stuyvesant) to ---------- ; news from Europe ; prospect of a settlement of all differences between England and Holland.
New Amsterdam. Letter. (Director Stuyvesant to the gov. of Massachusetts) ; met the commissioners of United Colonies at Hartford last year ; English claim the Delaware river ; a vessel and settlers from New Haven, under Robert Crane and lieut. Seely, stopped on the way thither ; explanation.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; Van Tienhoven returns to N. Netherland ; Dyckman ; goods imported in vessels of English Colonies to pay a duty, but to be exported free.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; Van Tienhoven confirmed as receiver-general ; tenths to be collected.
Flushing. Letter. Sheriff Underhill to director Stuyvesant, respecting an attachment of money belonging to Jonas Wood in the hands of Thomas Laurence, and the arrest of said Laurence at New Haven at the suit of Wood.
Boston. Letter. William Bradford, governor of New Plymouth, to director Stuyvesant ; congratulates his arrival ; Thomas Willet and William Paddie recommended, &c. [1647]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to Jeremy Clarke, president of Rhode island ; in answer. [1647]
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; criminations ; Dutch right to Connecticut river, &c., denied ; seizure of a ship at New Haven by the Dutch ; protest. [1647]
Resolution of the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, ordering the director of N. Netherlaud to settle an account of Wouter van Twiller.
Newhaven. Letter. Stephen Goodyeare to director Stuyvesant, on the subject of a supply of provisions, and requesting despatch of Isaac Allerton.
Notarial copy of an affidavit of Michel Bergier, that Cornelis Melyn traded at Rhode island on his voyage to N. Netherland, that he afterwards landed articles of contraband at Staten island, where he fortified his house and maintained a guard of Raritan Indians.
Notarial copy of an affidavit of the rev. Wilhelmus Grasmeer, late minister of the Gospel in New Netherland, that Cornelis Melyn incited the Nayack and other Indians against director Stuyvesant, who was obliged, in consequence, to be attended by an armed guard whenever he went abroad ; also, that the Nayack Indians, being excited by such reports, behaved very insolently towards the inhabitants of Gravesend.
Representation of the directors of the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company to the burgomasters and regents of Amsterdam, on various points respecting the province of New Netherland ; Indians ; English ; N. Netherland delegates ; Van Dincklagen and Melyn ; notary Schelluyne, &c.
Resolution of the common council (Vroedschap), of Amsterdam, thereupon.
Contract between the director and council of New Netherland and ----------, to import a cargo of slaves from Africa into that province.
Utrecht. Letter. (Cornelis van Werckhoven) to ------, entering a caveat against the grant of the Raritan country to baron Van der Capelle.
Letter. Baron Van der Capelle to Cornelis van Werckhoven, informing him that he had purchased the Raritan country, and requesting him to locate his colonies elsewhere.
Entry by Cornelis van Werckhoven at the chamber of Amsterdam, for two colonies, one at the Nevesing and the other at Tappan.;Grant to Cornelis van Werckhoven of the above mentioned colonies.
Petition of Geraert van der Voorde, Isaac Melyn and others, merchants of Amsterdam, to the directors of the W. I. Company, paying the restitution of the proceeds of a cargo of goods shipped by them to New Netherland and there confiscated, with order thereupon.
Letter. Stephen Goodyear, dep. gov. of New Haven, to director Stuyvesant ; excitement on the seizure of the ship.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to dep. gov. Goodyear, of New Haven in answer to his of ------. [1647]
Notarial copy of a bond dated 10th August, 1650, by Daniel Michielsen, commander of the ship Fortune, to sail direct with his cargo to the Manhattans.
Invoice of the cargo of the above ship.
April 4. Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; address letters to the colonists ; proclamation against traffic in munitions of war ; proposed league with the English against Indians ; colonists allowed to import negroes into New Netherland ; children to be sent thither from orphan asylums ; English privateers seize Dutch ships ; reprisals ; New Netherland bureau established ; checks for abuses in land granting ; part of Staten island sold ; conflicts between the purchases of baron Van der Capelle and Mr. Van Werckhoven at the Raritan ; New Amsterdam incorporated ; public school, Jan La Montagne principal ; case of the ship New Netherland Fortune ; war between the Mohawks and Canada Indians ; Fort Orange ; Van Twiller ; sheep ; South river ; forts Nassau and Casimir ; Hartford treaty ; boundary ; rev. S. Drisius ; rev. Mr. Grasmeer.
April 4. Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; address letters to the colonists ; proclamation against traffic in munitions of war ; proposed league with the English against Indians ; colonists allowed to import negroes into New Netherland ; children to be sent thither from orphan asylums ; English privateers seize Dutch ships ; reprisals ; New Netherland bureau established ; checks for abuses in land granting ; part of Staten island sold ; conflicts between the purchases of baron Van der Capelle and Mr. Van Werckhoven at the Raritan ; New Amsterdam incorporated ; public school, Jan La Montagne principal ; case of the ship New Netherland Fortune ; war between the Mohawks and Canada Indians ; Fort Orange ; Van Twiller ; sheep ; South river ; forts Nassau and Casimir ; Hartford treaty ; boundary ; rev. S. Drisius ; rev. Mr. Grasmeer. [Duplicate of the preceding letter.]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to the commonalty at the Manathans ; concessions ; emigration ; orphans ; direct trade to Africa for slaves permitted.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to the magistrates of Hempstead and Gravesend, in answer to theirs of 25th September, 1651 ; same purport as the preceding.
Petition. Charles Gabry & Co., praying that measures be taken to oblige Augustyn Herman to render an account of goods they sent him.
Deposition. Thomas Foster, Stephen Hudson and Isaac Bobye, as to the language of director Stuyvesant declaring the election at Hempstead illegal.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, informing him that the States-General had reconsidered their resolution recalling him.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Winthrop ; complaints against New Haven. [1647]
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; vindicates English title to New Haven ; recriminations ; cutting out the Dutch ship ; exciting Indians, &c. [1647]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, instructing him that they had permitted the agents of Gerard Smith, Nicolas and Joost van Beeck, to select lands for their colonists in New Netherland, and one or two lots on the Manhattans.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (gov. Endecott) on hearing of the war between England and Holland ; intended to have met the commissioners of the United Colonies at Plymouth ; his reasons therefor.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (gov. Eaton) ; wishes uninterrupted peace in America notwithstanding the war ; the English may trade at the Manhattans unmolested.
Provisional plan for the trade, peopling and advancing of New Netherland and the islands of Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba, dependent thereon.
Resolution of the States-General ordering the return of director Stuyvesant to Holland.
Hague. Letter. States-General to the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, communicating the above resolution.
Resolution of the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, to grant Marcus Hendricksen Vogelsang, ship carpenter, sufficient ground at the Manhattans, in a suitable place, for the erection of a shiphouse, stocks and a residence.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, inclosing the preceding resolution.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, inclosing the preceding resolution.
Resolution. Amsterdam chamber to grant Jacob Baselier 500 morgens of land on Long island, on condition that he convey 20 persons thither in the course of a year.;Resolution. Same to assist Machteltje Martens, wife of Andries Barentsen, a soldier, to join her husband in New Netherland.;Resolution. Same permitting Gerard Smith and Nicolas and Joost van Beeck to select, by themselves or agents, as much land in New Netherland as they can cultivate (supra, p. 60).
Resolution. Amsterdam chamber to grant Jacob Baselier 500 morgens of land on Long island, on condition that he convey 20 persons thither in the course of a year.;Resolution. Same to assist Machteltje Martens, wife of Andries Barentsen, a soldier, to join her husband in New Netherland.;Resolution. Same permitting Gerard Smith and Nicolas and Joost van Beeck to select, by themselves or agents, as much land in New Netherland as they can cultivate (supra, p. 60).
Resolution. Amsterdam chamber to grant Jacob Baselier 500 morgens of land on Long island, on condition that he convey 20 persons thither in the course of a year.;Resolution. Same to assist Machteltje Martens, wife of Andries Barentsen, a soldier, to join her husband in New Netherland.;Resolution. Same permitting Gerard Smith and Nicolas and Joost van Beeck to select, by themselves or agents, as much land in New Netherland as they can cultivate (supra, p. 60).
Resolution. Same to remit to Gillis Verbrugge, Jan van Hardenburgh and Wouter van Twiller, an excess of duties paid by them.;Resolution. Amsterdam Chamber of the W. I. Co. authorizing director Stuyvesant to pay Reyer Stoffelsen certain moneys.
Resolution. Same to remit to Gillis Verbrugge, Jan van Hardenburgh and Wouter van Twiller, an excess of duties paid by them.;Resolution. Amsterdam Chamber of the W. I. Co. authorizing director Stuyvesant to pay Reyer Stoffelsen certain moneys.
Resolution. Same authorizing a grant to Claes Jansen Backer, of land in New Netherland formerly in the possession of Jan van Rotterdam, deceased, provided, &c.
Resolution. Same directing that Adrian Jansen, pilot of the ship The Court of Cleeff, be not molested for having accidentally shot his captain in 1649.;Duplicate of resolution on p. 65.;Resolution. Same to grant Hog island (now Manning's island) to Francis Fyn, if vacant, and if no special objection intervene.
Resolution. Same directing that Adrian Jansen, pilot of the ship The Court of Cleeff, be not molested for having accidentally shot his captain in 1649.;Duplicate of resolution on p. 65.;Resolution. Same to grant Hog island (now Manning's island) to Francis Fyn, if vacant, and if no special objection intervene.
Resolution. Same directing that Adrian Jansen, pilot of the ship The Court of Cleeff, be not molested for having accidentally shot his captain in 1649.;Duplicate of resolution on p. 65.;Resolution. Same to grant Hog island (now Manning's island) to Francis Fyn, if vacant, and if no special objection intervene.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, inclosing copy of the resolution in regard to Hog island (supra), and informing him that, having learned that place was well adapted for fortifications, they referred the propriety of making such a grant to him.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, inclosing copy of the resolution in regard to Hog island (supra), and informing him that, having learned that place was well adapted for fortifications, they referred the propriety of making such a grant to him.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, inclosing copies of foregoing resolutions, and papers in the case of David Provoost.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to dep. gov. Goodyear, in answer to gov. Eaton's of November 16 ; vindication of his conduct. [1647]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Winthrop ; defends himself against the charges of inciting the Indians ; endeavors to make peace between the Mohawks and English, &c. [1648]
Newhaven. Letter. Stephen Goodyeare to director Stuyvesant ; sends him a lot of provisions ; wishes Mr. Allerton satisfied, &c.;Newhaven. Letter. Stephen Goodyeare to director Stuyvesant ; sends him a lot of provisions ; wishes Mr. Allerton satisfied, &c.;Newhaven. Letter. Stephen Goodyeare to director Stuyvesant ; sends him a lot of provisions ; wishes Mr. Allerton satisfied, &c.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boundary ; war imminent ; Indians to be employed against New England should it engage in hostilities ; fortifications to be strengthened ; letter box for New Netherland ; letters for English settlers to be opened and examined.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boundary ; war imminent ; Indians to be employed against New England should it engage in hostilities ; fortifications to be strengthened ; letter box for New Netherland ; letters for English settlers to be opened and examined.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boundary ; war imminent ; Indians to be employed against New England should it engage in hostilities ; fortifications to be strengthened ; letter box for New Netherland ; letters for English settlers to be opened and examined.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boundary ; war imminent ; Indians to be employed against New England should it engage in hostilities ; fortifications to be strengthened ; letter box for New Netherland ; letters for English settlers to be opened and examined.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boundary ; war imminent ; Indians to be employed against New England should it engage in hostilities ; fortifications to be strengthened ; letter box for New Netherland ; letters for English settlers to be opened and examined.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boundary ; war imminent ; Indians to be employed against New England should it engage in hostilities ; fortifications to be strengthened ; letter box for New Netherland ; letters for English settlers to be opened and examined.
Resolution. Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, authorizing Gillis Verbrugge & Co. to despatch a vessel to New Netherland on certain favorable conditions.
Explanation of the conditions contained in the above resolution.
Indian deed to Cornelis van Werckhoven for New Utrecht, L. I.
Indian deed to Cornelis van Werckhoven for the land called Naiecq, L. I.;Indian deed to Cornelis van Werckhoven for the land called Naiecq, L. I.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; war with England ; abuses in land granting ; Van Werckhoven declines the colonies at Raritans and Tappan ; settles at Nyack, L. I. ; demand for Dutch shillings and fourpenny pieces disapproved ; ship New Netherland Fortune attached in Holland ; friendship with the English recommended ; whale, sturgeon and cod fishing to be encouraged ; mulberry trees and silk worms ; Jan van Renselaer complains of Stuyvesant.;Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; war with England ; abuses in land granting ; Van Werckhoven declines the colonies at Raritans and Tappan ; settles at Nyack, L. I. ; demand for Dutch shillings and fourpenny pieces disapproved ; ship New Netherland Fortune attached in Holland ; friendship with the English recommended ; whale, sturgeon and cod fishing to be encouraged ; mulberry trees and silk worms ; Jan van Renselaer complains of Stuyvesant.
Protest. Johannes van Renselaer, patroon, against the proceedings of Petrus Stuyvesant with regard to the colonie of Renselaerswyck.
Points extracted from the petition of the patroon, &c., of the colonie of Renselaerswyck, with the answers of the W. I. Company thereto.
Points presented against the patroon and co-directors of Renselaerswyck.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; recommend Johan de Hulter, one of the partners of Renselaerswyck, who takes out a number of colonists.
Petition. Adriaen van der Donck, for permission to return to New Netherland, and pledging himself not to meddle in public affairs.
Boston. Letter. Gov. Winthrop to director Stuyvesant ; is willing to second his efforts for a more intimate union, and;Boston. Letter. Gov. Winthrop to director Stuyvesant, in answer to his of 3 April. [1648]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Winthrop ; requests that matters may remain in statu quo until regularly settled. [1648]
Petition. Adriaen van der Donck, praying that he be maintained in his possession of the Sawkill granted him in 1645, and in his lands at Paperinemin, called by the Dutch, Spuyt den duyvel.
Petition. Adriaen van der Donck, stating that several servants whom he had sent to New Netherland, refuse to fulfill their obligations and praying to be maintained in his rights.
Untranslated document.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to Richard Bennet, governor of Virginia, recommending Augustyn Heermans to his courtesy.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; war ; Parliament abolished in England ; Cromwell establishes another form of government ; regulations for land granting ; comments on ordinances ; Renselaerswyck ; increase of cattle to be encouraged ; disease among sheep in New Netherland ; war between the Mohawks and Canada Indians ; trading house 20 (Dutch) miles north of Fort Orange recommended ; potashery ; brick making ; salt works ; Nicasius Silla, first councillor ; slave trade to New Netherland ; Van Twiller ; Van der Donck.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; appointment of Levinus van Ruyven to a clerkship in secretary's office ; instructions in the event of the death of the director sent out.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; introducing Nicasius Silla first councillor of New Netherland.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; duplicate of that of 6th June ; Cornelis Ruyven, provincial secretary ; Van der Donck ; Beschryvinge van Nieuwe Nederlandt.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, requiring a report on the confiscation of certain goods imported in the ship St. Michael.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; unfriendly disposition of the New England people towards the Dutch ; defeat of the English fleet by Van Tromp, and his death.
Resolution of the West India Company for the encouragement of privateering.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; requests evidence of Govert Loockerman's efforts to instigate the Indians against the English, &c., and;Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; evidence of intrigues of Dutch traders among the Indians, &c. [1648]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; requests evidence of Govert Loockerman's efforts to instigate the Indians against the English, &c., and;Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; evidence of intrigues of Dutch traders among the Indians, &c. [1648]
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; asks safeguard for Mr. Westerhouse to visit the Manhattans, and;New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton; respecting the proposed meeting at Connecticut. [1648]
Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; asks safeguard for Mr. Westerhouse to visit the Manhattans, and;New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton; respecting the proposed meeting at Connecticut. [1648]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; negotiations with the burgomasters of Amsterdam ; reinforcements ; Swedes at the South river ; Parliament's colors hoisted at Flushing, L. I. ; new village on Long island near Flushing ; falsehoods of New England ; the second Amboyna tragedy, a scandalous libel, printed ; Renselaerswyck ; non-intercourse with New England ; negotiations with Virginia ; Brazil ; Roman Catholics taxed by parliament ; London apprentices ; state of England.
The Second part of the Amboyna Tragedy ; or, A true Account of a Most Bloody, Treacherous and Cruel Plot of the Dutch in New Netherland, in America, tending to a total Ruin and Massacre of the English Colonies in New England. Extracted from divers Letters lately written out of New England to different Merchants in London. LONDON : Printed by Thomas Matthews, residing in St. Paul's Church Yard, at the Sign of the Cock.
Gravesend. Letter. Magistrates of Gravesend, L. I., to the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company ; report on the meeting of delegates at Middleburgh ; give assurances of loyalty, &c.
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; requests that matters may remain in statu quo ; Westerhouse sells guns for Indian trade ; James Turner and James Hallet, fugitives, demanded, and;Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; rendition of Turner, Westerhouse, &c. [1648]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to gov. Eaton ; requests that matters may remain in statu quo ; Westerhouse sells guns for Indian trade ; James Turner and James Hallet, fugitives, demanded, and;Newhaven. Letter. Gov. Eaton to director Stuyvesant ; rendition of Turner, Westerhouse, &c. [1648]
New Plymouth. Letter. Commissioners of the United Colonies to director Stuyvesant ; sale of guns, &c., to Mohawks ; duties at the Manhattans ; Westerhouse ; restrictions on Dutch trade in N. England ports in retaliation for like at Manhattans, &c. [1648]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the commissioners of the New England colonies, in answer to the preceding.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; peace with England ; ordinances vetoed and approved ; Renselaerswyck ; Van Twiller ; return of grants of land, and of the conditions, demanded ; Lutherans not allowed to call a minister, or to enjoy freedom of worship ; a minister for a new village on Long island to be looked up ; Megapolensis ; Drisius ; accounts of the revenue and expenditures of New Netherland in arrears for several years. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; duplicate of theirs of 4th November, 1653. [1654]
Resolution. Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, permitting Jan de Sweerts and Dirck Pietersen Wittepaart to despatch a ship to Africa for a cargo of slaves, and to convey the same to New Netherland. [1654]
Gravesend. Letter. Sheriff Morris to director Stuyvesant ; answer to an appeal of Peter Johnson against him for levying on his personal effects for a debt. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; seizure of fort Casimir ; Swedes to be expelled from the South river or reduced to subjection ; reinforcements. [1654]
Accounts of Daniel de Silla. [1654]
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; duplicate of the preceding letter. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; triplicate of the letter of November 16. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; land and horn tax ; farming the revenue ; embassy to Virginia ; Renselaerswyck ; Fort Orange ; form for patents ; George Baxter ; weights and measures ; report on the title of the Dutch to the South river required ; negotiations in England respecting boundaries ; treaty of Hartford ; sheriff of New Amsterdam ; Jochem P. Kuyter murdered ; surrender of fort Casimier ; Brian Newton ; Johan de Decker ; letter box at New Amsterdam ; Jean Paul Jacquet ; slaves from Africa to New Netherland. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; Jews ; tax on land, houses and cattle ; consent of the people not to be cared for in imposing taxes ; tenths ; condition attached to patents ; revenue ; boundary ; fort on Long island ; city sheriff ; Van Tienhoven complained of ; rev. Polhemius ; Stuyvesant at Barbadoes ; expedition against the Swedes ; emigration. [1655]
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam permitting Adriaen Blommaert, of the ship New Amsterdam, to make a voyage from New Netherland to France. [1655]
Hague. Letter. States-General to Stuyvesant, inclosing copy of the treaty of peace with England, and ordering that the same be observed. [1654]
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; immaterial. [1655]
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam appointing Fredrick de Coninck to the command of the ship Balance (de Waeg) with instructions. [1655]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; children from the alms house ; Swedes ; Brian Newton ; boundaries ; Johan de Deckere ; arrest of George Baxter and others ; their seditious papers received in Holland ; William Brouwer acting precentor or comforter of the sick. [1655]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, and the magistrates of the other towns in New Netherland ; notify them of the imposition of taxes on lands, houses and cattle. [1655]
Amsterdam. Letter. Burgomasters and regents of Amsterdam to Stuyvesant ; inform him that they send some boys and girls from the alms house to New Netherland. [1655]
Memorandum of the names and ages of children from the Amsterdam almshouse selected by the burgomastersto go to New Netherland. The names listed are Trijntge Pieters, Trijntge Jans, Lysbet Jans, Dieuwer Volcharts, Annitge Pieters, Lysbet Gerrits, Debora Jans, Marritge Hendrix, Catalijntge Jans, Guillaume Roelants, Jan, Mathijs Coenraetsz, Hendrick Thomasz, Pieter Stoffelsz, Otto Jansz and Jan Hendricksz.
List of 37 papers sent with the preceding letters from the directors to Stuyvesant.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; instructions in case of his absence or death ; orders for the reduction of the Swedes on the Delaware. [1655]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to the council of New Netherland ; Stuyvesant embargoed at Barbadoes ; expedition against the Swedes. [1655]
Resolution. Amsterdam chamber approving report on the accounts of Peter Lucassen, skipper of the Abraham's Sacrifice. [1655]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; people of New Netherland unwilling to contribute to the public expenses ; embassy to Virginia ; ordinances sent ; Renselaerswyck ; Fort Orange ; block house on Long island ; Van der Donck ; proceedings of the convention of 1653 censured ; advocate Le Bleuw ; concessions to the city of New Amsterdam ; Jochem P. Kuyter, sheriff ; answer to Gravesend remonstrance (see vol. XI, 92) ; weights and measures ; gov. Prints ; peace. [1654]
Account of the ship Abraham's Sacrifice, certified at Barbadoes by director Stuyvesant. [1655]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; return of the latter ; boundary ; treaty at Hartford not received ; insincerity of the English ; no more colonies or patroons to be established in New Netherland ; Van der Capelle ; Melyn ; Dincklage ; trade between Boston and the Delaware ; members of the council not to assume the title of "High Councillors ;" letter box ordered to be set up in New Amsterdam ; emigrants. [1655]
Petition. Cornelis Martensen, complaining of fiscal Van Tienhoven for seizing certain wines and brandies of his in New Amsterdam. [1656]
Notarial declaration. Jan Ryersen van der Beets respecting the above wines, &c. [1656]
Account of Cornelis Martense against the W. I. Company for the above liquors, wrongfully seized by fiscal Tienhoven.
Nomination. Magistrates for the town of Middelborough, L. I. [1656]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; Jews to have same privileges as in Holland, except religious liberty ; expedition against the Swedes approved ; Indian raid on New Amsterdam ; relief to the sufferers ; Cornelis and Adriaen van Tienhoven dismissed ; Sille, fiscal ; Hartford treaty approved by States-General ; encouragement to emigrants. [1656]
Gravesend. Letter. John Tilton, town clerk, to director Stuyvesant, in answer to a complaint of Anthony Johnson respecting intrusion on his lands • Sir Henry Moody. [1656]
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam instructing vice-director of Curaçao to seize a ship sent by the directors of Medenblick with slaves to that island. [1656];Resolution. Discharging Evert Dircksen from the company's service. [1656];Resolution. Directing the discharge of Claes Pietersen Nies from the service of Allard Anthony, if the charges of inhuman treatment be well founded. [1656];Resolution. Discharging John Mast from the public service. [1656];Extracts of resolutions made by the Directors. [1656]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; trade between Virginia and New Netherland prohibited ; a Jew quarter to be established at New Amsterdam ; Lutherans persecuted ; new colonie by the burgomasters of Amsterdam ; John Paul Jacquet ; fees ; death of Mr. Van Werckhoven ; Staten island ; Melyn ; copies of public records to be sent to Holland. [1656]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; duplicate of preceding ; children to be sent from the alms house to New Netherland ; tobacco the principal crop there. [1654]
Flushing. Letter. Town clerk to director Stuyvesant, informing him that the town had commuted for the tenths of the current year. [1656]
Hempstead. Letter. Town clerk to director Stnyvesant, objecting to the payment of tenths at present, and demanding indemnity for damages. [1656]
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant (with). [1656]
Petition. Moses de Sylva for payment of brandy consigned to New Netherland, and put there in the company's store. [1656]
List of articles found on board the ship New Amsterdam, not in the manifest.
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; negotiations with the burgomasters of Amsterdam to colonize New Netherland ; Van Tienhoven and Van Dyck the cause of the late Indian massacre ; Van Dyck to be punished ; settlers to dwell in villages ; delegation to New England ; tenths ; Renselaerswyck ; revenue ; fort New Amsterdam to be encircled with a stone wall ; Sinnequen Indians ; a jesuit and some Frenchmen in the Sinneques country ; Mr. De Decker ; bells for the churches of Beverwyck, Midwout and Hempstead ; fort Casimir called New Amstel ; Jacob Alrichs, director of the city's colonie on the Delaware ; fort Christina called Altona, and New Gottenburgh called Kattenburgh ; Waldenses going to New Netherland ; the country between the Delaware and the Hudson rivers to be purchased ; Jacques Cortelyou to survey lots at the Delaware ; disease among horses. [1656]
Journal of Brian Nuton, Cornelis van Ruyven and Carl van Brugge, commissioners to Westchester [In N.Y. Doc. Hist., III, 921.] [1657]
Oath subscribed by the inhabitants of Westchester [In N. Y. Doc. Hist., III, 926.] [1657]
Easttown. Letter. Thomas Newman to director Stuyvesant, requesting sundry articles for the town of Westchester. [1657]
Petition. Edward Jessup of Middleborough, for the exclusive right to erect a tide mill on Wassalls creek. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, with answer to their petition ; affairs of state not their province ; to contemplate reforms is worse. [1654]
Petition. John Burroughes and other inhabitants of Middleborough, L. I., complaining that the minister's house built by the town, hath been given to rev. Mr. Moore as his property, with Dutch translation [In Riker's Hist., of Newtown, 45.] [1657]
Summons. Magistrates of the above town to appear at Port Amsterdam and answer said complaint. [1657]
Petition. William Laurence, Tobias Feke and Robert Terrey, delegates from Flushing, complaining that the town of Hempstead encroaches on their lands. [1657]
Oysterbay. Letter. Peter Wright, Daniel Whytehead and others, to director Stuyvesant, requesting him to make out his title to Oysterbay, or free them from the claim made by Gov. Eaton on the part of New Haven. [1657]
Commission from the town of Flushing to William Laurence, Robert Terry and Tobias Feake, to procure redress against the encroachments of the town of Hempstead. [1657]
Petition. Traders to New Netherland requesting a diminution of the duties on goods exported to that country for the Indian trade. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; one per cent imposed on exports from New Netherland. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; currency ; Renselaerswyck ; negroes to be taught trades ; bell and pulpit for the church at Beverwyck ; bells for Midwout and Hempstead ; mulberry trees to be cultivated in Curaçao ; silkworms ; silk exported from Virginia ; Lutherans ; chart of the South river ; complaints of merchants ; revenue farmed ; colonists and minister for the South river. [1657]
Instructions for the management of the silk worm.
Letter. Amsterdam. Directors to Stuyvesant ; Mr. De Decker, councillor and comptroller of finance ; Van Ruyven, treasurer ; mulberry trees. [1657]
Instructions for the administration of the finances. [1657]
Plea in a suit brought by David Wessels against John Paul Jacquet for damages. [1657]
Indian deed for land at Heemstede. [1657]
Indian deed to Lubbertus van Dincklage, attorney of Henrick van der Capelle tho Ryssel, for the whole of Staten island, called by the Indians Eghquaons. [1657] The deed includes a small drawing or doodle of native Americans and a Dutchman smoking a pipe.
Rustdorp. Letter. Daniel Denton, town clerk, to director Stuyvesant, complaining that the magistrates of Hempstead had impounded cattle belonging to Jamaica, L. I., and demanding redress. [1657]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Hempstead ; rev. Mr. Denton ; tenths ; rev. Robert Fordham ; complaints of inhabitants of Rustdorp (Jamaica). [1657];Letter from Petrus Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Rustdorp. [1657]
Hempstead. Letter. Richard Gildersleeve to director Stuyvesant in answer ; tenths ; rev. Mr. Denton. [1657]
New Amsterdam. Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Hempstead ; commutation for tenths ; rev. Mr. Denton. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; embassy to demand some Christian children from the Indians in the name of the States-General ; vice-director La Montagne ; a block house to be erected on the borders of New England and a redoubt at Esopus ; city's colonie on the South river ; director Alrichs ; tenths ; French privateer at New Amsterdam ; records of New Netherland ; trade with Curaçao. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, with clothing for the soldiers in New Netherland. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, with clothing for the soldiers in New Netherland. [1657]
List of the farmers, men, women, children, male and female servants, sent to Staten island in New Netherland in West India, since May, 1650, by Yoncker Henrick van der Capelle toe Ryssel. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; ordinances ; Renselaerswyck ; christians murdered by Indians ; register of emigrants ; Dincklage's purchase of Staten island annulled ; Baron van der Capelle's settlers ; councillor De Decker ; silk worm seed sent to New Netherland. [1657]
Petition. Toussain Muyssart, complaining of Jan van Wely, Wouter van Twiller, and Jan van Renselaer, styled patroon of Renselaerswyck, and praying that his case be recommended to the director and council of New Netherland (with). [1654]
Judgment. Court of Holland in the case of Samuel Blommaert, Johannes de Laet and others against Wouter van Twiller and Jan van Weely, executors of Kiliaen van Renselaer. [In N. Y. Col. Doc., I, 406.] [1650]
Abstract of a letter from the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, with the resolution of the directors of the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company thereupon. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; boys and girls sent from the alms house to New Netherland, &c. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, with list of emigrants to New Netherland. [1657]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant with printed placards. [1658]
Table of fees. [1658]
Hempstead. Letter. John James, town clerk, to director Stuyvesant, asking for a supply of ammunition and some soldiers to oblige the Indians to perform their agreement with the town. [1658]
Fort Orange. Letter (Latin). Rev. Simon le Moyne, S. J., to the governor of New Netherland, transmitting the following. [1658]
Quebec. Letter (French). M. Daille Boust, governor of Canada, to the governor of New Netherland, granting permission to Dutch vessels to trade at Quebec [In O'Callaghan's Hist. of N. Netherland, II, 364.] [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Jacob Jansen to director Stuyvesant, with a cargo of wheat and oats ; Indians. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Thomas Chambers to director Stuyvesant ; demands assistance against the Indians, who have murdered some settlers. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Andries van der Sluys and others to director Stuyvesant, in confirmation of the above. [1658]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, with list of emigrants, and other papers. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Thomas Chambers, Cornelis Barentsen Slecht and others ; continued complaints against the Indians ; require assistance ; population and produce of Esopus. [1658]
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; duplicate of the preceding. [1654]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; currency ; Protector of England writes to the people of Long island ; free passages to New Netherland ; treaty of Hartford ; Indians ; Lutheran minister and some bad women sent back to Holland ; cause of the separation of the Lutherans from the Dutch church ; coal and iron sent to New Netherland ; Latin school ; rev. Drisius ; rev. Gideon Schaets ; smuggling at Sandy hook ; emigration ; Wisbuysche Zee reghten. [1658]
Agreement. Settlers at the Esopus to remove their dwellings and form a village. [1658]
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam instructing director and council of New Netherland to maintain and enforce the respect due to the States-General and the W. I. Company. [1658]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; the Whore kill to be purchased ; Englishmen captured off Cape Henlopen by Indians ; Lutherans ; formulary of baptism altered. [1658]
Petition. Heirs of the late Cornelis van Werckhoven, praying that Jacques Corteljou be obliged to render an account of all the property intrusted to him by their father.
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam ordering the director of New Netherland to oblige said Corteljou to account as aforesaid. [1658]
Resolution. Above chamber permitting Harmen Hendricksen and Magdalena Dircks, alias the Flying Angel, to return to New Netherland, on condition that they do not keep tavern nor sell beer or other liquors there. [1658]
Amsterdam. Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; formulary of baptism ; Lutherans ; South river ; Van Werckhoven. [1658]
Journal of director Stuyvesant's visit to the Esopus. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Andries Louwerensen to director Stuyvesant ; continued insolence of the Indians ; requests supply of ammunition. [1658]
Fort Orange. Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to M. De la Poterie, governor of Three Rivers, Canada ; the Mohawks desire a peace with the Canada Indians, and send some French prisoners for exchange [In O'Callaghan's Hist, of N. Netherland, II, 366.] [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Andries Louwerensen to director Stuyvesant ; failure of the crops ; movements of the Indians. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Andries van der Sluys to director Stuyvesant, requesting to be appointed voorleser and schoolmaster. [1658]
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant ; encouragement to emigration. [1654]
Esopus. Letter. Andries Louwerensen to director Stuyvesant ; bridge washed away ; oat crop destroyed by the worm ; Stuyvesant's farm ; bricks wanted for the guard house. [1658]
Proposals made to the Esopus Indians and their answers. [1658]
Proposals made to the Esopus Indians and their answers. [1658]
Instructions for ensign Dirck Smith, commander at the Esopus. [1658]
Petition. Overseers of the newly begun village at the Esopus.
New Amsterdam. Letter (French). B. Streyvelaer (?) to director Stuyvesant, complaining of the seizure in the roadstead, of a vessel belonging to the governor of Virginia, and demanding its release. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Jacob Jansen Stoll to director Stuyvesant ; the Indians are fooling them, and do not surrender the land according to agreement. [1658]
Esopus. Letter. Jacob Jansen Stoll, Thomas Chambers and ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant ; inform him that the Indians had made a gift of the large tract of land, as they had agreed, and request that a present be made them in return. [1658]
Hempstead. Letter. John James, town clerk, to director Stuyvesant, transmitting for his approval the names of persons for magistrates. [1658]
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; increase of smuggling; New Amsterdam palisaded; printed ordinances; wampum the common currency in New Netherland, shells in Africa; damages for seizing ship New Netherland Fortune; Van der Donck; Melyn; Van der Capelle; Curaçao; leaden window frames; Esopus; W. Beeckman; Alrichs; block house at Oysterbay; Renselaerswyck; Lutherans; Staten Island; Stuyvesant severely censured; trade between New Netherland and France, &c., opened; Swedes on the Delaware; colors, drums, &c., for the burgher corps of New Amsterdam; two clergymen sent; rev. Polhemius; La Montagne; Tonneman; Van Ruyven; fines on sales of real estate; emigrants.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; children from the alms house sent to New Netherland.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao; sends supplies; mulberry trees promised; Lucas Rodenburgh, late vice-director, dead.
Payments made on account of persons employed in New Netherland.
Nomination and appointment of magistrates for Gravesend, L. I.
Depositions against George Wright, of Westchester, charging him with attempts to commit adultery.
Further depositions in the case.
Sentence of banishment against George Wright and wife.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; Renselaerswyck; sheriff Swart; Augustyn Heermans; Jacob Schellinger; Staten Island; Melyn; Alexander Carolus Curtius, Latin schoolmaster; copper mine at the Neversinghs; Crystal mountain; minerals in the Catskill mountains; ordinances and code of procedure in the courts at Amsterdam sent out.
Letter. Stuyvesant to directors at Amsterdam, acknowledging receipt of despatches.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam with sundry invoices, &c.
Letter. Andries Laurens to director Stuyvesant; particulars of Esopus affairs; Indians dissatisfied.
Minute. Chamber at Amsterdam appointing Jacob Sam, bookkeeper in New Netherland.
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam as to the salary to be paid to Dirck Looten.
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam appointing Alexander Carolus Curtius, Latin schoolmaster in New Netherland.
Deeds of surrender by Cornelis Melyn to the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, of his rights as patroon of Staten Island.
Minute. Court of Gravesend, L. I., in the case of Albert Clauson and Thorah Harmis against John Johnson.
Minute. Court of Gravesend, in the case of Sir Henry Moody, plaintiff, against John Johnson.
Minute. Court of Gravesend in action for slander; Sir Henry Moody against John Johnson; bill of costs.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; currency; Curaçao; Alrichs; Beeckman; New England; treaty at Hartford; Oyster bay; Huntington; Staten Island; Swedes; public accounts; Van Dincklage; Renselaerswyck; Van Slechtenhorst succeeded by Jan Baptist van Renselaer; Aug. Heermans; arrival of Alexander Carolus Curtius; Van Ruyven; copper mine at Newesingh ; rev. Polhemius; Arent van Curler; repairs of fort New Amsterdam; return of councillor De Decker and family to Holland.
Letter. Directors to rev. Johannes Megapolensis and Samuel Drisius; Lutherans not to be allowed the public exercise of their religion; modification of the formulary of baptism; two clergymen to be sent out; report on the state of the church in New Netherland to the classis of Amsterdam.
Extract from the formulary of baptism.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to [space left blank] at the Esopus; sick with ague; rev. Megapolensis proceeds thither; increased vigilance recommended.
Letter. Andries Lourissen to director Stuyvesant; reports Indians dissatisfied; the crops cut under an armed guard.
Proposals of the Esopus Indians and their answer.
Petition. Jacob Jansen Stoll and others of Esopus, requesting the appointment of the rev. Mr. Bloem as their minister.
Abstract of a paper regarding uneasiness of the settlers at the Esopus, and their reasons for suspecting the Indians of ill intentions; receive a little bell from Fort Orange; request a visit from director Stuyvesant.
Letter. Andries Lourissen to director Stuyvesant; Indian news; requests supplies.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam, with sundry papers.
Letter. Andries Lourissen to director Stuyvesant; murders at Mespat by the Indians; Esopus Indians preparing for war.
Proposals of the Esopus Indians.
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam on a petition of Gillis van Hoornbeeck to send a vessel to New Netherland and Curaçao.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; sick; decline of trade at Fort Orange; settlers removing from the South river to Maryland, Virginia and the Manhattans; lord Baltimore; boundaries; commissioners from Boston at Fort Orange; their designs ; "so many hounds are death to the hare;" settlement on Wappingers kill recommended; emigration; Indian murders midway between Fort Orange and Hartford, and at Mespat; causes thereof, and remedy; reinforcements sent to Esopus.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; failure to secure the Indians who committed the late murders; Esopus; supplies and equipments wanted; rev. Mr. Bloem; settlement on the Wappingers kill recommended; discouraging state of the city's colonie at the Delaware; rector of Latin school; medicinal seeds requested; register of immigrants transmitted; ship direct to France from the Manhattans.
Letter. Jacob Jansen Stoll to director Stuyvesant; all quiet at the Esopus.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; commissioners from Maryland visit New Amstel, and demand the surrender of the Delaware river; distribution of the military; Haerlem; Staten Island; capt. Crigier and Mr. Van Ruyven to be sent to the Delaware; Stuyvesant sick.
Letter. Ensign Dirck Smith to director Stuyvesant.
Report of the rising of the Esopus Indians, and a collision between them and the settlers; war declared.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to Stuyvesant; particulars of the trouble at Esopus, with names of the killed, wounded and missing.
Letter. Jacob Jansen Stoll, Thomas Chambers and Evert Pels, to director Stuyvesant; report of the late collision with the Indians.
Declaration. Inhabitants and soldiers at Esopus that ensign Smith had not given any orders to his men to fight or be aggressors.
Letter. Ensign Smith to vice-director La Montagne; progress of the war with the Indians.
Letter. Cornelis Barentsen Slecht and others to director Stuyvesant; settlers besieged in the fort; no blame to be attached to ensign Smith.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; Melyn surrenders the patroonship of Staten Island; no new colonies to be established in New Netherland; Van der Capelle dead.
Letter. Andries Lawrens, prisoner among the Esopus Indians, to director Stuyvesant.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; decline of the city's colonie at the Delaware; Swedes.
Declaration. Certain Katskill Indians as to the origin of the collision with the Indians at the Esopus.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; progress of affairs; Highland Indians.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to ensign Smith; Mohawk and Mohegan delegates sent to the Esopus Indians to procure an armistice.
Letter. Stuyvesant to (the vice-director of Curaçao); state of that island; negroes; Jews; Thomas Willet, of New Plymouth; John Allen.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; bad situation of the country; general alarm among the settlers on Long Island; visits Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort; siege of Esopus; failure to raise volunteers; draft in New Amsterdam; Stuyvesant proceeds with reinforcements to the Esopus; siege raised; heavy freshet; English designs in the neighborhood of Fort Orange; reinforcements, &c., demanded.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; an armistice concluded with the Indians.
Letter. Ensign Smith to vice-director La Montagne; progress of affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Andries Laurens to director Stuyvesant, from the Esopus, unimportant.
Fragment of a letter from director Stuyvesant to -------.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; progress of affairs at the Esopus.
List of letters and papers transmitted to New Netherland by the ship Faith.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; negroes imported at Curaçao from Guinea; price of horses; block house at Oysterbay; New Amsterdam; revenue to be farmed; Fort Orange; Beeckman; Renselaerswyck; Polhemius; Arent van Corlear; Aug. Heermans; Currency; European goods reach New Netherland through New England and Virginia; English settlements on the North river to be prevented; emigrants; rev. H. Bloem returns to New Netherland; rev. Megapolensis and Drisius too precise; Lutherans; state of England; Latin schoolmaster; medicinal seeds sent to New Netherland; first ship from that country to France; colonie at the Delaware; heirs of Van Werckhoven against Corteljou; silk worm seed sent to New Netherland.
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam respecting the transmission of letters from New Netherland and Curaçao.
Payments made on account of persons serving in New Netherland.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; affairs at the Delaware; Heermans and Waldron's embassy to Maryland; proposals from New England; an English frigate passes New Amsterdam and sails to New Haven; her exploits; villages palisaded; Renselaerswyck; Curaçao.
Letter. Magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck to director Stuyvesant.
Letter. Ensign Smith to vice-director La Montagne; affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Abram Staas to director Stuyvesant; dispositions of the Indians; Mohawks promise to make peace with those of Canada.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; progress of affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; ague prevalent; heavy snow storm.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (ensign Smith), recommending caution and civility in his actions towards the Indians, &c.
Letter. Ensign Smith to vice-director La Montagne; condition of affairs at his post; garrison 70 men.
Letters of ordination of the rev. Henmanus Blom.
Letters of ordination of the rev. Henricus Selyns.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao; severe drought on that island; harbor of New Amsterdam filled with floating ice; arrival of negroes; their price; to be employed against the Indians; horses required; death of vice-director Alrichs.
Letter. Ensign Smith to vice-director La Montagne; affairs at the Esopus; deep snow.
Affidavit. Abraham Velthuysen, surgeon, and William Cool, respecting the visit of the ship Neptune 26, capt. Beaulieu commander, under French colors, to the island of Goree, at Cape Verd, and her subsequent capture of that fort and island for the crown of Sweden.
List of letters and papers sent to New Amsterdam by the ship Moesman.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; Aug. Heermans; regulation for Amsterdam, the conveyance of letters from New Netherland; Esopus Indians to be punished; no English settlement to be permitted near Fort Orange; the privateer at New Haven to be surprised and captured; trade between New Netherland and Curaçao; slave trade; surprise of Cape Verd.
Roll of soldiers sent to New Netherland.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to [space left blank] at Esopus; rev. Hermanus Bloem proceeds thither; preached in Brooklyn and Midwout; several places invited him to be their minister; rec. Megapolensis accompanies him.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; the ship Mill sails with a cargo of timber to France; first vessel from New Netherland to that country.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Suyvesant, to the same effect as the preceeding.
Payments made on account of persons in the public service in New Netherland.
Invoice of ammunition sent to New Netherland.
Bill of lading of the Moesman.
Letter. Gov. Winthrop to director Stuyvesant, respecting the English vessel at New Haven, commanded by capt. Penny; denies sailing under a Portuguese flag.
Muster roll of the company at the Esopus.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; rev. Messrs. Blom and Selyns embark in the Beaver; the former for Esopus; the latter for Breuckelen; hymn books, prayer books and catechisms sent out.
Bill of lading.
Complaint. Ensign Smith, against the wife of Mattheus Roelofsen, gunner, at the Esopus.
List of letters and papers sent to New Netherland by the ship Bontekoe.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; rev. Messrs. Blom and Selyns; formulary of baptism inserted in the bibles and psalm books sent to New Netherland; rev. Megapolensis and Drisius; Peter Tonneman, sheriff of New Amsterdam; Resolved Waldron; Roeloff Swartwout, sheriff of Esopus; Jeronirnus Ebbing; Bryan Newton; Johan de Decker; herbarium sent to Dr. Curtius.
Resolution. Orphan chamber of the city of Amsterdam, requesting that Maria Jansen Besems, alias Schilder, may be sent back from New Netherland, she being charged with having debauched Boudewyn van Nieuwlandt.
Resolution. Chamber at Amsterdam to transmit the above to the director of New Netherland, with instructions to send back the aforesaid Maria Besems, if she be a woman of bad character, as represented.
Bill of lading of the ship Brindled Cow (Bontekoe); roll of soldiers going to New Netherland in the above vessel.
Commission. Roelof Swartwout to be sheriff of Esopus.
Instruction for Roelof Swartwout aforesaid.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; insolence of the Indians at the Esopus.
Letter. Ensign Smith to secretary van Ruyven; skirmish with the Indians.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (vice-director La Montagne).
Letter. Magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck to ensign Smith, inclosing proposals of the Katskill and Mohegan Indians, and requesting safe pass for their delegates.
Proposals of the Katskill sachem on behalf of the Esopus Indians.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; Staten Island; claims of Cornelis Melyn; baron Van der Capelle; Van Ruyven and Krigier's mission to the Delaware; death of rev. Mr. Welius and vice-director Alrichs; Balthazar and Nicholas Bayard; Varleth; rev. Blom; block house at Oyster bay; encroaching spirit of the English; fort Casimir now fort New Amstel; Fort Orange; Beeckman; auctioneer's fees; rev. Polhemius; his salary in arrears; currency; trade with Virginia and New England; proposed English settlement near the North river; emigrants; Esopus war; character of the clergy of New Amsterdam; condition of the colonie on the Delaware; murders of some Indians there; murderers discharged by lieutenant D'Hinoyossa, president there; mission to Virginia, and its result; superiority of New England.
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; all quiet; Indian negotiations.
List of letters and papers sent to New Netherland.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; murder of Seger Theunissen at the Delaware; inquiries respecting the seizure of his vessel.
Affidavit. Cornelis Melyn respecting the murder of Seger Theunisse, and the seizure of his vessel, in 1646.
Commission. Peter Tonneman to be sheriff of New Amsterdam.
Instructions and oath of the sheriff of New Amsterdam.
Invoice of munitions of war, &c., sent to New Netherland.
Bill of lading.
Roll of soldiers sent to New Netherland (the name of Jacob Leysseler of Frankfort is on this roll).
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; state of affairs; number of bushels of grain sowed by each of the settlers.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (ensign Smith).
Instructions for Claes Jansen Ruyter sent to the Esopus.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (ensign Smith).
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; skirmish with the Indians (see supra, 92).
Letter. Ensign Smith to director Stuyvesant; raid on an Indian settlement at the Esopus; result.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to ensign Smith; if the Indians are inclined to peace, no hostilities are to be carried on against them.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; returns from the Manhattans; his sister-in-law wounded; regulations of the Indian trade; Mohawks and Senecas cut off a French Fort.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (ensign Smith) respecting affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; Aug. Heermans; box in secretary's office for letters to Holland; Esopus war; danger of employing the Mohawks in it; their character; English encroachments cannot be counteracted by words; a frigate demanded; royal grant (to Connecticut) exhibited; no grant in favor of the Dutch; frigate at New Haven sailed for Barbadoes; horses and negroes from Curaçao; capture of Cape Verd; Peter Hegeman, sheriff of Breuckelen, &c.; objections to Swartwout being sheriff of Esopus; no court there; Ebbingh; objections to sending Maria Besems back to Holland; garrison at Esopus destitute of necessary clothing.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao; arrival of horses and negroes; cause of the death of most of the horses; slave trade; Van Gezel; Esopus Indians transported to Curaçao, to work with negroes; Stuyvesant going to Esopus.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (vice-director La Montagne).
Articles of peace concluded with Esopus Indians.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (vice-director La Montagne, &c.).
Letter. The council to the directors at Amsterdam; peace with the Esopus Indians; conditions.
Letter. (Secretary Van Ruyven) to the directors at Amsterdam, with papers and articles of peace concluded at Esopus.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; low state of the Indian trade, &c.
List of papers and letters sent to New Netherland.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; block house at Oysterbay; currency; English not to be allowed to settle on the North river; ambassadors sent from Holland to congratulate Charles II; their proposed instructions in regard to New Netherland; affairs at the Delaware; embassy to Virginia; Aug. Heermans; Swartwout to be appointed sheriff at Esopus; slaves to be sold at public auction; no grain raised in Curaçao; protests of lord Baltimore and answers.
Protest. Captain James Neale, agent of lord Baltimore, proprietor of Maryland, against the W. I. Company, chamber at Amsterdam.
Royal order. Governor of Virginia, commanders of ships and other officers to aid lord Baltimore in maintaining his rights against the pretensions of Josias Fendall, late governor of Maryland.
Commission. Lord Baltimore to captain Neale, to demand the surrender of the territory on the Delaware river from the W. I. Company.
Invoice. Goods sent to New Netherland.
Bill of lading.
Letter. Secretary van Ruyven to directors at Amsterdam, with sundry papers.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; people of New Plymouth and Connecticut now as good royalists as they had been Cromwellians and Parliamentarians; king Charles proclaimed there; Massachusetts claims to be a free state dependent only on God; condition of things at the Delaware; trade; currency; Melyn; rev. William Leverets sails for Holland; the English villages (on Long Island) destitute of clergymen; rev. Messrs. Blom and Selyns; no ministers at New Utrecht, Gravesend or Harlem.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; manufacture of pot and pearl ashes recommended; state of the country; affairs on the Delaware.
Letter. Ensign Christian Nyssen to director Stuyvesant; state of affairs at the Esopus.
Petition. Arent van Hattem, late burgomaster of New Amsterdam and captain of the burgher corps there, &c., praying for the payment of arrears for his services.
Muster roll of the burgher corps of the city of New Amsterdam.
Account. Arent van Hattum against the W. I. Company.
Petition. Arent van Hattum for the payment of the above account.
Memorandum. Mr. Van Hattum's account.
List of papers and letters sent to New Netherland.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; boundaries; ambassadors to England instructed thereupon; city's colonie at the Delaware; sheriff Van Sweringen; currency; ministers for English villages on Long Island; terms on which English people are to be permitted to settle in New Netherland; Evert Pietersen, schoolmaster; map of New Amsterdam; bell for the church at Brooklyn; Van der Capelle's heirs surrender Staten Island.
Deed. Surrender of Staten Island by the heirs of baron Van der Capelle.
Unidentified envelopes
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors inclosing papers, &c.
Invoice. Munitions of war sent to New Netherland and bill of lading.
List of letters and papers sent to New Netherland in the ship Golden Arent.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, transmitting petition and accounts of Arent van Hattum, late burgomaster of New Amsterdam, &c. (see vol. 13, 137, 141).
Invoices of powder, wine and sundries.
Payments made on account of sundry persons in New Netherland.
Proposals made by the Mohawk chiefs at Fort Orange and the answer thereto.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, advising him that a cargo of salt is on the way from Portugal to New Netherland.
Discharge of a bond entered into in 1659 by the owners of the ship Gilded Mill.
Letter. Vice-director and magistrates to director Stuyvesant; alarm in consequence of the great mortality at the Manhattans; peace negotiations between the Mohawks and Northern Indians, and between the Minquaas and the Senecas.
Contract. Thomas Chambers, Cornelis Barentsen Slecht, and other inhabitants of Esopus, with the rev. Hermanns Bloem, minister.
Nomination and appointment of magistrates for Fort Orange for the ensuing year.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; slave trade between New Netherland and New England; duty on exported slaves.
Articles and conditions granted to Dirck Wolff & Co., empowering them to erect salt pans in New Netherland.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to Stuyvesant; peace between the Senecas and Minquaas; the last castle of the Senecas unwilling to consent to it.
Letter. Johannes Provoost to director Stuyvesant, concerning accounts between his father and Philip Pietersen Schuyler.
Letter. Director and council to the vice-director at Curaçao; price of slaves; negroes sent on account of the company to have particular marks; timber for a church at Curaçao promised; news from Europe; war between the Muscovites and the Poles; Prince Rogotsky dead; death of the princess royal of England; parliament dissolved; revolt of the viceroy of Mexico; recall of Esopus Indians from Curaçao.
Letter. Col. Francis Moryson to director Stuyvesant, respecting Virginia tobacco, trade, accounts, &c.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; Evert Pietersen, schoolmaster, &c.; emigrants.
Commission. Evert Pietersen to be comforter of the sick, schoolmaster and precentor at New Amsterdam.
Invoice of ammunition.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant, referring a case of some difficulty to him and the council.
Address. Magistrates of Westchester to director and council, setting forth instances of grave contempt shown to their authority, and requesting redress.
Petition. Inhabitants of Newtown, praying a supersedeas for Elias Bayley, who usurps the place of constable of their town.
Petition. Inhabitants (named) of Flushing, for the release of their sheriff, William Hallet, from imprisonment (see vol. 8, p. 272).
Letter. Roeloff Swartwout, sheriff, in the name of the magistrates of Esopus, acknowledging receipt of instructions and sheriff's commission and requesting copies of ordinances, &c.
Muster roll of the garrison at the Esopus, now called Wiltwyck.
Letter. Director and council to --------- in answer to a remonstrance from Beverwyck (Albany), against the settlement on the great Mohawk flatt (Schenectady).
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; objections to erecting a block house at Oysterbay; negotiations in England about the boundary; currency; effect of the restriction on the designs of New England; lord Sterling claims Long Island; Maryland claims the south bank of the Delaware; lord Baltimore's natural brother, Calvert, governor; small hopes of Charles ll's liberality towards the Dutch; Indians suspected of evil designs; advantages of the elective institutions of New England; difference between it and New Netherland; the population of the latter made up of the "scrapings" of all countries; Canada must be abandoned if it have not soldiers; Dutch soldiers refuse to become colonists; colonie on the Delaware; Jacob Alrichs; trade between New Netherland and Virginia prohibited by act of parliament; governor of Virginia going to England; Swartwout, sheriff of Esopus; Curaçao; condition of Staten Island; Melyn claims the lands there; statement regarding Arent van Hattum's "impudent " claim; Alexander Carolus Curtius resigns the rectorship of the Latin school; death of ensign Smith.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; dangerous consequences to be feared from the marriage of Charles II with a princess of Portugal; designs on the Dutch possessions in Africa; Thomas Willett reports English designs against the capital of New Netherland; James I granted the Dutch in 1623 a watering place on Staten Island; Long Island granted to captain John Scott; captain ------ applies to Charles II for a grant of New Netherland; reinforcements required.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; acknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to M. d'Argenson (late) governor of Canada; will forward it to the Jesuit Le Moyne in the Senecas country; services of Mr. de Charnessé; local affairs.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam, with sundry papers, including a list of all the persons in the W. I. Company's service in New Netherland; strength of the military force there; mill stones required; priced list of negroes sold at New Amsterdam transmitted; prices of necessaries; specie currency demanded; amount of duties received annually.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, enclosing a resolution respecting the city's colonie on the Delaware.
Proposals of the commissioners of the city's colonie at the Delaware and resolutions of the chamber at Amsterdam thereupon.
Invoice of goods sent to New Netherland in the ship The Church of Purmerland.
Certificate of the magistrates of Fort Orange to the effect that the latter had advised vice-director La Montagne to raise the rate of excise there.
Letter. Council to the directors at Amsterdam; ship a cargo of square timber and clap boards; Stuyvesant at Esopus.
Letter. Vice-direetor La Montagne to director Stuyvesant ; ordinances published; difficulty about the excise; brick sent to dom. Blom at the Esopus.
Account of the excise in the village of Wiltwyck, with the names of those who paid it.
Ordinance. For palisading the village of Wiltwyck; names of persons who supplied wheat.
Names of persons who have subscribed to the support of the rev. Hermanus Blom, minister at the Esopus.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant; wish him a Happy New Year; Van Curler obtains the great flat between Fort Orange and the Mohawk country (Schenectady); desire a visit from the director-general.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; block house at Oysterbay, &c.; lord Sterling; Long Island; Maryland boundary; difference between the mode of raising revenue in New England and New Netherland; interview between gov. Winthrop of Connecticut and the directors at Amsterdam; Staten Island; Melyn; reports of English designs on New Netherland discredited; negotiations in England; law books; currency; duties to be paid in coin or beavers; Johan de Decker; emigrants.
Letter. Court of Holland to the directors at Amsterdam; recommend a petition of Cornelis van Delvendeep and others, regarding property at the Hague, belonging in part to the children of Anna Aelbreghts van Beyeren, widow of Daniel Patrick, an Englishman, residing in New Netherland.
Letter. Orphan masters of the Hague to the director and council in New Netherland, requesting them to inquire for the aforesaid Anna van Beyeren and children, and to inform them if they be living.
Petition. Cornelis van Delvendeep, notary at the Hague, praying the directors at Amsterdam to recommend inquiries to be instituted in New Netherland for the above parties; with reference.
Proceedings in court regarding the above estate and agreement entered into with the creditors.
Form of clearance or permit for a ship going to New Netherland.
Invoice. Stationery and law books sent to New Netherland.
Bill of lading of the above.
Letter. Directors at Amsterdam to Stuyvesant, transmitting the above papers.
Invoice of goods sent to New Netherland.
Bill of lading.
Letter. John Lawrensen to director Stuyvesant denouncing John Coe, Edward Jessup and other traitors at Middelburgh, and reporting their doings.
Nomination. Magistrates for Rustdorp (Jamaica), L. I.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, notifying him that William Jansen van Barckelo, Harmen Jansen van Barckelo, wife and two children, Adriana Hendricks van Barckelo and Stoffel Smet van Ruerlo, farmers, have embarked for New Netherland in the ship Trouw.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant, setting forth the particulars of a suit between William Hallett and Robert Hubbes, involving title to land sold by the former to the latter.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; urge economy; Mr. de Decker's discharge requested; rev. Mr. Selyns; a guard to be furnished to wood choppers for the potashery; emigrants.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; privileges granted to the city's colonie on the Delaware; a dangerous precedent; discouraging state of the country.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne and magistrates to director Stuyvesant; homicide of Seger Cornelissen by Andries Herbertsen; suit of sundry women against Catherine Pietersen referred in appeal.
Affidavits in the case of the above homicide, and citation of Andries Herbertsen, in front of the church, to appear in court and defend himself.
Order to -------- to pay a sum of 2,000 guilders due by him to the company.
Order. Jan Gerritsen van Marcken, farmer of the excise at Fort Orange, not to pay any part of his rent except on an order from the director and council.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; block house at Oysterbay; boundaries; arrival at New Amsterdam of John Winthrop, governor of Connecticut; New Haven annexed to it; John Scott; Maryland; commissary Beeckman; threats of Esopus Indians; complaint against the authorities of the city's colonie at the Delaware; manner in which the trade and navigation act is evaded in Virginia; gov. Berkeley; Melyn resides at New Haven; Staten Island; slaves; currency; duties payable in specie; Brian Newton and surgeon Varrevanger discharged.
Approbation of Timotheus Gabry and Jan Jansen Veryn, of an award made by referees in their case.
Letter. Roelof Swartwout to director Stuyvesant, informing him that a horse had been recently found shot in the woods; consequent alarm.
Letter. Roelof Swartwout to director Stuyvesant ; affairs at the Esopus; evils arising from the unlimited sale of brandy to the Indians, &c.
Revenue and expenditure of the village of Wiltwyck, including the building of the pastor's house.
Return of the newly laid out lots in Wiltwyck.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; incumbered with debt; his age.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; unsettled state of affairs between Holland and England; books and records of the city's colonie on the Delaware, relative to Alrich's administration, to be transferred to the authorities there; case of a child being retained in New Netherland by a creditor, as security for a debt due by the mother; ordered to be released and sent to Holland.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; names of emigrants, viz.: Jean de la Warde, from Antwerp; Albert Saboriski, from Prussia; Anthony Dircksen, from Brabant; Peter Martyn and Joost Grand, from Pays de Vaud (Walslandt); Jean le Claire, from Valenciennes.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; sheriff Van Sweringen kills a soldier; protected by D'Hinoyossa; pay of a Dutch soldier.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; La Montagne's claim for payment of a bill drawn by the late director Kieft; letter from director D'Hinoyossa transmitted; critical state of the colonie at the Delaware.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; treaty between Holland and England; John Winthrop; boundaries; Virginia trade; slaves; Curaçao; Brian Newton; emigrants.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; tavernkeepers' excise farmed; mortality from small pox.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant; default of Andries Herbertsen to appear on a charge of homicide (see p. 60, 61); court requests increased powers in the case.
Proceedings. Court at Fort Orange in the above case; summons of the defendant by ringing of the bell to appear.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; complaint of Dirck de Wolff that he has been prevented by those of Gravesend from carrying-on his salt works on Coney Island; map of the island and further information required.
Invoice. Munitions of war, &c., sent to New Netherland.
List of emigrants from Holland to New Netherland from 1654 to 1664, with their accounts, debit and credit. (This list does not include those sent to the Delaware by the city of Amsterdam.)
Report of the state of feeling among the Cattskill and Esopus Indians.
Letter. Director and council to the directors at Amsterdam; report on the late vice-director Alrich's estate at the Delaware; Long Island annexed to Connecticut; nothing left of New Netherland, commissary Beeckman.
Letter. Thomas Chambers and other officers of militia to director Stuyvesant, complaining that the civil magistrates had pulled down an ordinance published by them for the better defense of the place.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant; danger from the sale of brandy to the Indians; new village; a skepel of wheat given for a pint of brandy; reasons for disapproving a late ordinance of the court-martial.
Letter. Militia officers of Wiltwyck to (illegible).
Nomination and appointment of magistrates for Wiltwyck.
Letter. States-General to the director and council of New Netherland; transmit copy of the treaty of peace concluded between them and Portugal.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; sheriff Van Sweringen discharged from prosecution on an accusation of murder; law suit between the W. I. Company and the executors of the estate of the late director Kieft; the entire of the Delaware river about to be transferred to the city of Amsterdam; proposed English colony behind Staten island; (see Vol. 10, pt. 1, p. 145 ); war between the Mohawks and New England and Nova Scotia; necessity of the Mohawk country being surrendered to the Dutch; immense beaver trade carried on with the Senecas; necessity of fortifying the mouth of the river between Staten Island and Long Island; currency; superintendent of slaves; emigrants.
Invoices and bill of lading.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; with papers and list of emigrants.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; governor of Nova Scotia fined at Boston; proceedings of Connecticut on Long Island; fortifications on Staten Island recommended; boundaries; gov. Winthrop; fur trade with Boston; Huguenot emigrants from Rochelle; necessity of extinguishing the Indian title to the good lands in New Netherland; a runaway servant hanged at the Delaware; Mr. d'Hinoyossa recalled; an English clergyman versed in the art of physic to be provided with medicines; censured for banishing John B (owne), the Quaker; emigrants.
Letter. States-General to the director and council, transmitting copies of the treaty of confederation and friendship concluded between the United Netherlands and Great Britan.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, transmitting sundry papers and list of emigrants.
Invoice. Goods shipped for New Amstel on the Delaware river.
Letter. Stuyvesant to (vice-director La Montagne); surveyor goes to survey and lay out the great Mohawk flat (Schenectady); pledge to be signed by settlers before they can obtain lots there.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; encroachments by Connecticut; annexes Westchester; map of Coney Island prepared.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne, &c., to director Stuyvesant; papers in the case of Andries Herbertsen, transmitted; the settlers on the great flat (Schenectady), refuse to sign the pledge (supra, p. 16).
List of the soldiers and settlers who were killed, wounded, or taken prisoners by the Indians at Wiltwyck this date.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; complaints against Long Island Quakers; banishment of John Bowne.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant; massacre at the Esopus; village destroyed.
Instructions for the magistrates and military officers of Wiltwyck.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of the village of Beaverwyck and colonie Renselaerswyck; affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Magistrates, &c., to director Stuyvesant; report on the progress of affairs; Michael Frere dead of his wounds.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (vice-director La Montagne); means adopted for the release of those in the hands of the Esopus Indians.
Report of the magistrates, &c., of Wiltwyck, on the massacre committed by the Indians.
Letter. Magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck to director Stuyvesant; little prospect of the release of the prisoners among the Esopus Indians; Mohawks hard pressed by their enemies.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; defenseless condition of the fort; to be repaired.
Letter. Magistrates and court-martial to Jan Tornassen and others, of Beverwyck; state of affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Councillor de Deckere to director Stuyvesant; efforts for the release of the prisoners at Esopus.
Letter. Volckert Jansen and others to director Stuyvesant, respecting loss of their cattle at the Esopus.
Nomination and appointment of magistrates for Fort Orange.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; arrival of D'Hinoyossa in Holland; emigrants.
Letter. States-General to director Stuyvesant, transmitting copy of the treaty of commerce, &c., concluded between them and France.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; repairs of the fort postponed; efforts to recover the Christian prisoners; fort in Greenbush.
Letter. Councillor de Deckere to director Stuyvesant; efforts to recover the above prisoners; complaints against the magistrates at the Esopus.
Letter. Secretary Capito to director Stuyvesant; his wife killed and burnt in his house with all his effects; requests a supply of clothing, &c.
Letter. Councillor de Deckere to director Stuyvesant; information respecting the prisoners; no volunteers to be had at Fort Orange.
Information furnished by Rachel La Montagne, wife of Gysbert van Imborch, late a prisoner among the Esopus Indians.
Letter. Captain Martin Kregier to director Stuyvesant; reports his arrival at the Esopus; escape of Mrs. Van Imbroch.
Report of Indians sent to negotiate with those of Esopus (beginning lost).
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the courts of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck; Cattskill Indians not to harbor those of Esopus.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the courts of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck; offers to pay a reward for the release of Christian prisoners.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to councillor de Deckere; sergeant Niessen to be ensign for his successful attack on the Esopus Indians; peace with the Indians around Manhattan.
Inventory of personal effects belonging to John Duck, seized by Edward Jessup, John Burroughs and Thomas Robartson.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao, requesting him to furnish Robert Lord, now at Boston, with a cargo of salt, and to consign the company's share to William Davids, partner of Thomas Willett of that place; war with the Esopus Indians; negroes wanted.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne and Jeremiah van Renselaer to director Stuyvesant; vindicate themselves and the magistrates from the charge of refusing volunteers; efforts to procure the release of the prisoners in the hands of the Esopus Indians.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to capt. Cregier; the Esopus Indians to be unrelentingly pursued; Tjerck Claessen de Witt and Albert Heymanse Roos to be punished if they continue to oppose authority; secretary Van Ruyven sent to Esopus (incomplete).
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (vice-director La Montagne); domine Schaet's daughter guilty of adultery; her illegitimate child christened Benoni, "son of grief," when it ought rather have been called Barabbas; grave charges against said clergyman; an investigation and report ordered.
Letter. Captain Cregier to director Stuyvesant; attack on a fort of the Esopus Indians; the Marsepingh Indians return home with their plunder; New Utrecht volunteers also go home, to save their harvest.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to lieut. Peter Wolphertsen van Couwenhoven at the Wappingers kill; warns him against allowing Indians on board his vessel.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to capt. Cregier; further instructions.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to lieut. Van Couwenhoven; no individual Indian prisoners to be released or exchanged; an effort to be made for the recovery of all the Christian prisoners.
Letter. Messrs. La Montagne and Van Renselaer to director Stuyvesant; Indian affairs.
Letter. Director and council to captain Cregier; comments and instructions respecting the Esopus campaign.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to captain Cregier; instructions about the Esopus war.
Letter. The council to captain Cregier; Stuyvesant going to Boston; victory over the Esopus Indians; reinforcements.
Order. Sloop captain to transport soldiers to the Esopus.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to captain Cregier, with reinforcements for Esopus.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne, &c., to director Stuyvesant; answer to his letter of the 30th August respecting domine Schaets and his daughter.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; reasons for ceding the lands on the Delaware river to the city of Amsterdam, &c.
Letter. The council to captain Cregier; Marseping Indians sent to Esopus; further instructions.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao; his reception at Boston; object of his visit; sir Thomas Temple, governor of Nova Scotia; negroes required In New Netherland; Stuyvesant's residence at Boston; victory over the Esopus Indians.
Minute of proceedings at Fort Orange with the Mohawks on the subject of remonstrance from col. Temple, against their making war on the Indians within his government, and their answer.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; convey the Delaware river to the city of Amsterdam; expect the settlement of the boundaries; slaves sent from Curaçao not to be exported from New Netherland; value of beaver; Tobias Feecx; emigrants.
Permit to New Netherland traders to export thence tobacco, timber, and all other articles, peltries excepted, to such places as they may think proper.
Two bills of lading.
Petition. Tobias Feecxs, for indemnity for his services against the Indians, &c. (See p. 61.)
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne and Jeremias van Renselaer to the council, in closing minute of their proceedings with the Mohawks (see p. 60).
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; grieved at the Esopus war; boundaries; suspicious movements of admiral Hendrick Gerritsen Zeehelm in Sweden; emigrants.
Journal kept by the above delegates of their visit to and negotiations at Hartford.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to lieut. Van Couwenhoven; instructions for exchange of prisoners with the Indians.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to capt. Cregier; peace with the Wappingers; breach of the peace by them; to be punished.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to capt. Cregier; the above news not true; capt. C. ordered to the Manhattans.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; Swedish designs against the Delaware; fort Christina, otherwise called Altona.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne and Jeremias van Renselaer to director Stuyvesant; letters received from col. Temple and Mr. Pinchon; Mohawks on the war path.
Message from the Indians of Agawam to the Dutch.
Answer of the Mohawk chief Adogodquo (Big Spoon) to the above.
Letter. Capt. Cregier to director Stuyvesantr; continuation of affairs at the Esopus.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (capt. Cregier); instructions to save the harvest at the Esopus.
Proceedings at Fort Orange with Mohawk and Mohegan sachems.
Proceedings with Kattskill Indians.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; excise farmed; requests authority to the magistrates to pronounce judgment on Philip Hendricksen Brouwer, for the murder of Claes Cornelissen Swits.
Conditions on which the excise at Fort Orange is to be farmed for one year.
Charter party of the ship Gideon for a voyage from Holland to Africa to procure slaves, copper, and elephants' teeth for New Netherland.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne, &c., to director Stuyvesant; repair of the fort; flight of the Mohegans.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Wiltwyck; collections for the church and poor; superintendence of intestates' estates.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the consistory at Wiltwyck; not to interfere in matters concerning intestate estates.
Letter. Rev. Hermanus Blom to director Stuyvesant, in answer to the above.
Letter. Magistrates of Wiltwyck to director Stuyvesant.
Letter. Director and council to the sheriff and magistrates of Wiltwyck; censure them for their insolent letter of the 12th instant; sheriff Swartwout suspended; magistrates to be removed if they continue contumacious.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to ensign Niessen, censuring him for disobedience of orders.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to (captain Cregier); armistice with the Esopus Indians.
Journal of the Esopus war by captain Martin Cregier.
Letter. Ensign Nyssen to director Stuyvesant; departure of capt. Cregier; great sickness at the Esopus.
Letter. Messrs. La Montagne and Van Renselaer to director Stuyvesant; return of Mohawks, Onondagas and Senecas from an expedition against the Indians of Maine; storm the fort; their losses.
Letter. Ensign Nyssen to director Stuyvesant; sickness at the Esopus on the increase.
List of papers sent to New Netherland by the ship Gekruiste Hart.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; ships sent to Guinea for slaves for New Netherland; defense of the mouth of the Hudson river; settlements thereabouts to be encouraged; currency; hostile proceedings of Connecticut; complaints made to the States-General; emigrants; Delaware river ceded to the city of Amsterdam; stoppage of the salt works on Coney Island; English designs on New Netherland; reinforcements; measures of the States-General; Dutch ship seized and carried to Virginia; slaves not to be exported from New Netherland; rev. Samuel Megapolensis.
Contract of the city of Amsterdam with the directors of the W. I. Company, to share in a cargo of slaves to be conveyed from Angola to New Netherland.
Invoices of munitions and accoutrements sent to New Netherland, and bill of lading.
Letter. Director and council to the courts of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck; loss of the Mohawks and Senecas in their attack on the fort in Maine; dispersing of the Esopus Indians.
List of letters and papers sent to New Netherland by the ship Faith.
Bills of lading and invoices.
Resolution of the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, to allow some Huguenot families to proceed with an adventure from Rochelle and other parts of France, in their own or other ships, to New Netherland, and to receive gratuitous grants of land there.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, inclosing copy of the above resolution, and ordering that every assistance be afforded those emigrants.
Letters. Directors to Stuyvesant; patent explanatory of the W. I. Company's charter; letters to the Long Island towns; ambassador to England; boundary.
Letter. Mr. Van Seventer, secretary of the Amsterdam chamber, to director Stuyvesant, inclosing States-General's letters, for the several towns on Long Island, and the above explanatory patent.
Letter. States-General to the several towns on Long Island.
Agreement between captain John Scott and the commissioners on the part of director Stuyvesant.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Wiltwyck; restoration of sheriff Swartwout, recall of the military; Indian affairs.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to ensign Nyssen; orders to send down soldiers; Indian affairs (this letter was not delivered, a sudden frost having shut up the river).
Nomination of magistrates for Fort Orange for the ensuing year.
Letter. Rev. Gideon Schaetes to director Stuyvesant in answer to the charges against him (see p. 56).
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant; recommending a petition of 58 inhabitants to his favorable consideration.
Letter. Magistrates to director Stuyvesant; referring to his consideration an application of the Mohawks for a cannon.
Letter. Ensign Nyssen to director Stuyvesant, reporting the visit of an Englishman who said that the English would possess New Netherland in 6 or 8 weeks.
Bills of lading.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; receipt of documents mentioned (supra, p. 110); New Utrecht; Palatines on Staten Island; block houses to defend the narrows; hostile proceeding of John Scott and Connecticut instigated from England; English purchase land at the Newesinghs; folly of resisting the English on Long Island; agreement with John Scott; description of emigrants from Holland; affairs at Esopus; map of Coney Island; revenue.
Letter. Rev. Hermanus Blom to director Stuyvesant, requesting the name of the consistory, that the 7th of June be annually observed at the Esopus as a day of Thanksgiving, in commemoration of the escape of so many persons from the Indian massacre on that day.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to Abraham Donckher and Johannes de Raziere, on commercial matters.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao; the best time to import negroes; commercial matters.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the magistrates of Fort Orange; transmits articles of peace concluded with the Esopus Indians; measures for the protection of the new village at the Esopus; Schanechtede; proclamation for a day of thanksgiving.
Articles of peace concluded with the Esopus Indians.
Proposals of Mohawks at Fort Orange with the answer.
Journal of John Davith and Jacob Loockerman, commissioners to negotiate a treaty of peace between the Mohawks and the Northern Indians.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; encroachments of Connecticut; Bronck's and Van der Donck's lands; Long Island; effect of the States-General's letters; menacing aspect of England; trade of Virginia, Maryland and Barbadoes; benefits to be derived from emigration; Mr. de Decker's embassy to Virginia; arrival and sale of slaves.
Deposition of John Bricker as to a conversation he had with a Northern Indian near Fort Orange.
Minute of the court at Wiltwyck.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the vice-director of Curaçao; arrival and sale of slaves; commercial affairs.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; imprisonment of John Scott; his magistrates on Long Island deposed; English towns annexed to Connecticut; movements of gov. Winthrop on Long Island; ships about to sail from England; their reported object; patent to Rhode Island; grant to the duke of York; Dutch purchases and patents of no value in the eyes of the English; priority of the Dutch settlement on the Connecticut river and at Narraganset; intrigues of the English among the Indians; emigrants from Rochelle and St. Martin; French clergyman at St. Martin invited; William Bogardus.
Letter. The council to the directors at Amsterdam; Stuyvesant at Fort Orange; arrival of 300 slaves; loss of Cayenne; necessity of settling the boundary question with the English.
Letter. Stuyvesant to (the magistrates of Fort Orange, &c.); his return to Manhattan; arrival of the English frigates; strength of the enemy; very little hope of relief.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam; arrival of the English fleet; Long Island lost; the capital summoned; popular murmurs and disaffection; loss of the country certain.
Letter. Messrs. La Montagne and Van Rensselaer to director Stuyvesant; surprised at the arrival of the English; prudently refrain from sending intelligence.
Minute of the deliberations of the common council of New Amsterdam on the demand of the surrender of that place by the English.
Further minute of the common council of New Amsterdam, appointing a committee to demand of the director-general, copy of a letter sent him by the English commissioners; their report.
Minute. Appointing delegates from the common council of New Amsterdam, to accompany the commissioners to be sent by the director and council to the commanders of the English forces at Nyack.
Commission. Cornelius Steenwyck and Jacques Cousseau to be such delegates.
Report of the above delegates; remonstrance to the director and council voted.
Resolution of the common council of New Amsterdam, to treat with the English for the surrender of the place.
Commission. Appointing Cornelis Steenwyck, Oloff Stevensen van Cortlandt and Jacques Cousseau, joint commissioners for the above purpose.
Report of the above commissioners of the articles of surrender agreed to.
Agreement of the above commissioners to convey to Holland such soldiers as are desirous to return thither.
Ratification of the articles of surrender by the Dutch commissioners.
Letter. Vice-director La Montagne to director Stuyvesant; Schanhecteda surveyed; (letter much defaced).
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant, notifying him that they will send a patent from the States-General for New Netherland, and a letter from their High Mightinesses to the English towns on Long Island.
Letter. Stuyvesant to the directors at Amsterdam, inclosing a very harsh letter addressed to him by councillor de Decker.
Letter. Directors to Stuyvesant; ships sent from England against New Netherland; slaves sent thither.
Summons of colonel Nicolls for the surrender of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Renewing sundry ordinances which, by connivance or non-execution, have fallen into dissuetude.
Ordinance. Against tapping or tippling during divine service on the Lord's day, or after nine o'clock in the evening on any day.
Ordinance. Against furnishing strong drink to Indians and for the proper preservation of fences.
Ordinance. Regulating the port of New Amsterdam, the loading and unloading of ships and establishing passes.
Ordinance. Regulating buildings in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Prohibiting brewers to be tapsters, or to sell beer by retail.
Ordinance. Prohibiting wooden chimneys, and appointing firewardens in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For regulating taverns and granting licenses.
Ordinance. Against goats and hogs running at large in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the stricter observance of the Sabbath.
Ordinance. Renewing the ordinance against furnishing strong drink to Indians.
Ordinance. For the better prevention of fires in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the recovery of wages by Indians.
Ordinance. Against harboring or employing other people's indented men or maid servants.
Ordinance. For the speedier erection of buildings on vacant lots in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Requiring permits for the removal of wine or beer.
Ordinance. Regulating the baking and sale of bread.
Ordinance. Regulating the currency.
Ordinance. For the better regulation of the currency.
Ordinance. Regulating the assize of bread and the price of wine, brandy, &c., in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Regulating the driving of carts, wagons and sleighs in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Against boarding ships arriving at New Amsterdam before the same are entered.
Ordinance. Regulating the purchase of lands from the Indians, and vacating and annulling sundry grants to Wouter van Twiller, Wolphert Gerritse, Andries Hudde, Jacob Wolphertse, Brant van Slechtenhorst, Lubbert van Dineklagen, Govert Loockermans and Thomes Chambers.
Ordinance. Against firing at partridges or other game within the limits of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the more general planting of wheat, corn, and other grains.
Ordinance. For the publication of a certain ordinance of last October, against the wasteful and unprofitable consumption of grain in Renselaerwyck and for procuring a return of the grain there, and appointing commissioners to enforce the execution thereof.
Ordinance. Increasing the excise on wines and strong liquors.
Ordinance. Amending the preceding.
Ordinance. Fixing the rate at which goods are to be sold in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Annulling banns of marriage published in places where the parties have not been residents during the previous year.
Ordinance. Imposing duties on Indian goods, wine, brandy, &c.
Ordinance. Against harboring pirates or vagabonds; for arresting the same, and providing for the public safety.
Ordinance. Regulating the Ferry at the Manhattans.
Ordinance regulating the duties of the provost marshal of Fort Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Imposing a tax on land and cattle.
Ordinance. Against furnishing liquors to Indians.
Ordinance. Renewing the regulations for the inspection of tobacco, enacted 10 February, 1653.
Ordinance. Exempting Jews, between 16 and 60 years, from military service, and obliging them to pay a monthly fine therefor.
Ordinance. For the preservation of fences.
Ordinance. Fixing the price of good New Netherland beer.
Ordinance. Against firing guns, planting May poles, beating drums,or selling liquors on New Year's day, or on May day.
Ordinance. Prohibiting the slaughtering of cattle without a permit.
Ordinance. For the more effectual collection of duties on exported peltries.
Ordinance. Against conventicles, and meetings other than the authorized reformed religion.
Ordinance. For the better collection of the fees of the weigh house at New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Regulating the fees of the weigh house and the duties of the weigh master.
Ordinance. Establishing the duties to be paid to the farmer of the excise on exported liquors.
Ordinance. For the payment of tenths.
Ordinance. Requiring all vessels and persons to take out a permit and to pay the duties on exported furs and liquors, before sailing from the port of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of smuggling at the port of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Regulating certain fees, payable at the public store in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. Establishing a weekly market at New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the officers and soldiers of the director-general's company.
Ordinance. Regulating the rate at which beavers are to be received in payment of duties.
Ordinance. Amending the laws for the better observance of the Sabbath; against the sale of liquors to the Indians, and regulating the assize of bread and the trade of baking.
Ordinance. Regulating the currency.
Ordinance. For the fencing of private lands, and authorizing the cutting of firewood and timber on unfenced lands.
Ordinance. Obliging tavern keepers to take out a license and pay excise. [Dated January 32nd.]
Ordinance. Declaring who may be admitted to great and small citizenship in New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For the better inspection of tobacco.
Ordinance. Renewing the laws for the better observance of the Sabbath; against selling liquors to Indians; against smuggling; prescribing the anchorage ground in the port of New Amsterdam, against fast driving through the streets of that city, and providing for the delivery of letters.
Ordinance. For the surer prevention of smuggling.
Ordinance. Against exporting goods without a permit.
Ordinance. Further regulating the currency.
Ordinance. Annulling all fraudulent sales of mortgaged lands on South river.
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of thatched roofs, wooden chimneys and hay stacks in New Amsterdam, and for providing that city with fire buckets, hooks and ladders.
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of quarrels and broils in the public streets of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. For appraising and assessing vacant lots in the city of New Amsterdam.
Ordinance. To oblige parties to marry after the proclamation of banns.
Ordinance. Regulating the office and fees of notaries, secretaries and town clerks.
Ordinance. For establishing a new village at the end of Manhattan Island (Harlem).
Title page of Volume 16, part 1.
Writ of appeal. Samuel Mahu, from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam pronounced in favor of Nicolas Booth.
Writ of appeal. Jacob Vis, from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam in favor of Frederick Lubbertsen.
Writ of appeal. William Douckles, from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam in favor of Jan Hendricks, glazier.
Writ of appeal. Jacob Jansen Buys, from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam in favor of Allard Anthony.
Writ of appeal. Anthony Claesen Moore, from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam in favor of Mathias de Vos.
Writ of appeal. John Artcher, alias John Coopall, from a judgment of the court at Oostdurp (Westchester) in favor of Richard Panton.
Writ of appeal. Richard Britnell, from a judgment of the court at Heemsteede, in favor of Thomas Ireland and Daniel Whitehead.
Writ of appeal. Allard Anthony, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Jacob van Couwenhoven.
Writ of appeal. Warnaer Wessels, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Jacob Barsimson, a Jew.
Writ of appeal. Allard Anthony from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam, in favor of Anthony Claessen the Moor.
Order to the magistrates of Oostdurp (Westchester) to put John Artcher in possession of certain goods belonging to Richard Panton, by virtue of an execution.
Summons to Peter le Feber, to pay and discharge a certain mortgage on his bouwery and cattle at the Walebocht on Long Island, passed to the late Isaac Allerton, and by him assigned to Wallewyn van der Veen, on pain of foreclosure.
Writ of appeal. Jacob Vis, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Andries de Haes.
Writ of appeal. Peter Rudolphus, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam, in favor of Balthazar d'Haert.
Writ. Cornelis van Gezel, Anna Catarina Ram and Peter Alrichs to take possession of the estate of their deceased uncle, Jacob Alrichs, late director of the colonie New Amstel, under benefit of inventory, with notice to creditors and next of kin to attend whilst said inventory is being made out.
Writ of appeal. Abraham Verplanck, husband of Maria Vinge, the daughter of Adriane Cuvilje, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam, in favor of Rachel Vinge.
Writ of appeal. Jan Gerritsen van Marcken from a sentence of banishment pronounced against him by the court at New Amstel, on the Delaware river.
Writ of injunction against Alexander D'Hinoyossa, director of the South river, not to molest Cornelis van Gezel, executor of the last will and testament of Jacob Alrichs, and ordering him to deliver up all said Alrich's papers, &c.
Writ of appeal. Cornelis van Gezel, from a judgment pronounced against him by the court at New Amstel.
Writ of appeal. Teunis Jansen, of Breuckelen on Long Island, from an award of arbitrators in favor of Michael Tadens, who accused appellant of having appropriated two of his hogs and sold one of them to Evert Duyckingh, glazier.
Writ of appeal. Adriaen Blommert, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Michael Jansen.
Writ of appeal. Cornelis van Langevelde, from a judgment of the court of New Amsterdam in favor of Janneken Heermans.
Writ of appeal. Jacobus Vis, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Isaac Vermeulen.
Writ of appeal. Jacobus Vis, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Hans Steyn.
Writ of appeal. Wessel Evertsen, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Frans Jansen van Hochten.
Writ of appeal. Hieronimus Ebbing, from a judgment of the court at Wiltwyck, in the Esopus, in favor of Cornelis Barentsen Slecht.
Writ of appeal. Tobias Feake, from a judgment of the court at Flushing, on Long Island, in favor of William Hallett.
Writ of appeal. Jeronimus Ebbing, from a judgment of the court at Fort Orange in favor of Philip Pietersen Schuyler and Peter Hartgers.
Writ. Empowering Maritje Abrahams, widow, and Abraham Pietersen, father-in-law of Thomas Jansen Mingal, deceased, to administer to the estate of the latter, under benefit of an inventory.
Writ of appeal. John Culpeper, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Hatton Atkins.
Writ of appeal. Peter Tonneman, sheriff, from a judgment of the court at New Amsterdam in favor of Andrew Rees and Andrew Jochemsen.
Mandamus to the court of New Amsterdam, to release Christina Steentgens, widow of Gabriel de Haes, from all debts due by her late husband, on her surrendering her property for the benefit of her creditors, provided, however, that should she hereafter acquire any property, real or personal, then she is to satisfy any creditors remaining unpaid.
Endpaper of Volume 16 with scribbles and notes.
Partial index of Volume 16 Part
Partial copy of 18:1 and 18:7b
Brief but True Report of the proceedings of Johannes Prints, governor over the Swedish troop in the South river of New Netherland, together with the settlement of the aforesaid Swedes found on that river the 1st November, 1645 (by Andries Hudde).
Letter. Alexander Boyer to director Stuyvesant, informing him that governor Prints had erected a house on the Schuylkil, right in front of the Dutch fort Beversreede, and demanding help, as he has only six men for the two forts; visit of the Minquas chief.
Agreement of Simon Wallingsen to purchase Peter van der Linden&'s plantation (on Manhattan Island), for 175 guilders.
Declaration of Alexander Boyer, David Davitsen, Adrian van Tienhoven, Peter Hannansen, Simon Boot and Andries Lucassen, at Fort Beversreede, that the Swedish lieutenant had exhibited to them his orders to prevent by force if necessary, the setting of any stake or post in the ground (on the Schuykil).
Declaration of Simon Root, Jacob Claessen, Anthony Pietersen, that the Swedish lieutenant did by force pull down and destroy a building in course of erection by said Root at Mastmakers hook, on the Schuylkil.
Declaration of Adrian van Tienhoven, Alexander Boyer and David Davidsen at Fort Nassau, in corroboration of the facts above set forth, and of the violent behavior of Swens Schets, the Swedish lieutenant on the above occasion.
Protest of Andries Hudde, commissary of Fort Nassau, on the South river, against Johannes Prints, the Swedish governor, for the above.
Extract of a letter from Adrian van Tienhoven to director Stuyvesant, urging him to visit the South river, in order to check the insolence of the Swedes.
Indian deed from Kickeeu-sickenam and other chiefs, to Alexander Boyer, Simon Root, Peter Harmsen, David Davidsen and Cornelis Mouritsen, of a tract of land on the South river, extending ffom Ramkokus kill to a kill on the south end of an island called Tinnekonck, and from said kill up the river unto the kill on the west side named Neeyeck, which (tract) is called Roophakesky, and four (leagues) inland, including the island of Tinnekonck, dated in the South river in the stream in front of Neeyack, on board the yacht Hollantschen tuyn, (see post, Vol. 19, p. 31).
Copies of sundry letters from director Stuyvesant to the commissary at the Delaware river, dated from 1648 to August 1650; apparently a portion of a letter book, but much decayed.
Papers relating to the conquest of the Swedes on the Delaware river.
List of letters and papers therein contained.
Letter. Council of New Netherland to director Stuyvesant at the South river, advising him that the Indians had made a descent on Manhattan Island and committed various excesses there.
Letter. Council of New Netherland to director Stuyvesant, acknowledging receipt of the following letter and urging his immediate return to the Manhattans.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the council reporting the result of the expedition against the Swedes on the Delaware.
Capitulation of Fort Casimir.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the council, advising them of the reduction of Fort Christina, on the Delaware, and of his preparation for an immediate return.
Capitulation of Fort Christina.
Answer of Johannes Risingh, late governor of New Sweden, to an open letter of director Stuyvesant.
Secret article agreed to by director Stuyvesant and governor Risingh on the surrender of Fort Christina.
Notice to the Swedes on the Delaware to take and subscribe an oath of allegiance to the States-General, &c. and oath taken by the Swedes, with names of the persons subscribing the same.
Minutes of the administration of Jean Paul Jacquet, vice-director of the South river, or Delaware.
Articles and ordinances made and enacted by the burgomasters of the city of Amsterdam, for the government of those who will repair to New Netherland in their service.
Register of all the letters from Jacob Alrichs, director of New Amstel (late Fort Casimir) on the Delaware, to the director and council of New Netherland.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to the director and council of New Netherland at the Manhattans, informing them that the ship in which he and sundry settlers had sailed for the Delaware, had been wrecked off Long Island, and requesting assistance, &c.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to the director and council, requesting them to provide for settlers for the South river who may arrive at the Manhattans, &c.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to the director and council, with a cargo of goods sent up to the Manhattans from the wreck.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant, reporting the state of affairs in his new government.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; requisition for barley, oats, &c.; condition of things; Gerrit van Sweringen recommended to be appointed commissary.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; condition of the fort; name of Christina changed to Altona.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; Andries Hudde engaged in the service of the city's colonie.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; cargoes for the Manhattans.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; relating to business and trade; requests that Cornelis Hogeboom, brickmaker, may be allowed to bring his son to the Delaware from Fort Orange.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; acknowledging receipt of his letters; a Christian killed by an Indian on his return from the land of the Minquaas.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; requests that a cargo of brick and boards be sent from Fort Orange.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; is glad to hear that the latter is about to visit the South river; himself and family sick; fevers, &c. prevalent; return of capt. Krigier from Virginia; price of cows; requests a horse mill; Englishmen wrecked at the Whore-kill, ransomed by director Alrichs; writes to the governor of Virginia thereupon.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; bricks and boards received from Fort Orange; further supplies required.
Duplicate of the preceding letter.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; Isaac Allerton; captain Krigier; fugitives from Virginia.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; seed grain required; administration of justice previous to his arrival; difficulty with the military; complaints against captain Krigier; registry of deeds and mortgages; progress of the settlement.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; apologizes for the poor reception given to the director-general on his recent visit, &c.
Secret resolution of the Amsterdam Chamber of the W. I. Company, that instructions be sent to directors Stuyvesant and Alrichs, not to suffer any Englishmen to reside at the South river, and if there be any there, to get rid of them in the quietest manner.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant, requesting him to forward letters inclosed to Holland, and to send him provisions.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; cattle purchased on the great plains of Hempstead, for the colonie on the Delaware; the horse mill nearly ready.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; great scarcity of bread; the horse mill not completed in consequence of the death of the carpenter; severe sickness among the settlers.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; bad condition of the cattle lately received from the Manhattans, &c.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; chimneys built of Fort Orange brick; severe epidemic; surgeon dead and his assistant sick.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; progress of the epidemic; arrival of emigrants; their sufferings on the passage from Holland.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; scarcity of provisions ; rev. Mr. Welius; death of Abraham Rynvelt, commissary, and many others, particularly children.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; orders to purchase the Whorekill; commissioners appointed.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; death of his wife; early winter; scarcity of provisions.
Letter. Directors of the W. I. Company to Jacob Alrichs; admonishing him to discountenance smuggling; to have the company acknowledged in oaths taken by settlers, and to admit of appeals to the director and council at Manhattan.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; scarcity of provisions; the Whorekill; fast and prayer day.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; causes of the backwardness of the colonie and of the scarcity of provisions; emigrants; failure of the harvest; great mortality; tile and brick kilns established; arrival of Mr. Beeckman at Altona; answer to the charges contained in the letter of the directors at Amsterdam of the 13th February; purchase of the Whorekill; D'Hinoyossa commander there.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; rumors that the English claim the Delaware river and country, and are about to send persons to New Amstel with that view.
Indian deed for the Whorekill (imperfect).
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; purchase of the Whorekill; deed sent to the Manhattans.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; English coming to claim the country on the Delaware; rumors that war is declared between Holland and England, and that young Cromwell is poisoned and dead.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; messengers sent to Maryland; visit col. Utie; claim of lord Baltimore.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; gov. Fendal instructed to assert the right of Lord Baltimore; panic among the Dutch on the Delaware.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; arrival of col. Utie and suite from Maryland; particulars of the interview.
Protest of director Alrichs and council, vice-director Beeckman and schepens of New Amstel, against the pretensions of lord Baltimore; addressed to col. Utie.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; dispatches sent to the Manhattans by sea; Alrichs and D&'sHinoyossa greatly perplexed through fear of the English.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; defends himself from the charge of shewing any disrespect to the W. I. Company; has been suffering from severe indisposition.
Letter. William Beeckman, vice-director at Altona, to director Stuyvesant; particulars of the transactions with col. Utie.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; dispatches sent overland to the Manhattans; state of affairs on the Delaware.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; fears entertained of the English; dispatches sent overland.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to Messrs. Alrichs and Beeckman; condemns their pusillanimous conduct towards colonel Utie; secretary van Ruyven and captain Crieger sent to the South river; Augustyn Heermans sent commissioner to Maryland .
Commission. Martin Crieger to be captain of a military force sent to the Delaware.
Commission. Cornelis van Ruyven and Martin Crieger, to be commissioners to regulate affairs at the Delaware.
Commission. Augustine Heermans and Resolved Waldron, to be ambassadors to Maryland.
Letter. Messrs. van Ruyven and Crieger to director Alrichs, announcing their arrival, and requesting his attendance at Altona; on account of his sickness they wait on him at New Amstel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; vindicates himself from the charges in regard to his treatment of colonel Utie.
Letter from William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; further vindication of his conduct.
Letter. Messrs. van Ruyven and Crieger to director Alrichs and council, recommending them most seriously to complete and maintain a military force, and protesting against them should any damage accrue through their neglect.
Letter. Director Alrichs and council to Messrs. van Ruyven and Crieger, in answer to the above.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, giving an account of the progress of affairs at the Delaware.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Andries Hudde; horse mill.
Letter. Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant; charters the galiot New Amstel for a voyage to Curaçao; death of the rev. Mr. Welius.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; machinations in his government; burial of rev. Mr. Welins; Mr. d'Hinoyossa about to go to Holland, by way of Virginia, with a remonstrance to the burgomasters of Amsterdam; suffering from severe illness.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; death of director Alrichs; Mr. d'Hinoyossa, his successor; inhabitants quitting New Amstel; proposed tax on the Swedes; disorders from the sale of strong drink to Indians and others; Jan Juriaens Becker reads the sermon on Sundays; asks that his eldest son be appointed a cadet; Indians murdered.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; New Amstel affairs; Peter Alrichs, commander at the Whorekill; river open.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; murderers of the Indians discovered; complaints against D'Hinoyossa; persecution of Cornelis van Gezel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; presents made to the Indians; Andries Hudde robbed; rumored arrival of lord Baltimore in Maryland and his designs; requests permission to visit the Manhattans to put his two oldest boys to school.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; difficulties with the Swedes and Fins; Miss Printz; Mr. Henry Coursey of Maryland and brothers, visit Altona in order to recover runaway servants; Andries Hudde desires to go to Maryland as a brewer; Swedes propose to form a village at Passayonck.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; state of affairs on the Delaware; Upland; the Swedish clergyman fined for marrying a couple without publication of banns; difficulties with the Swedes and Fins; arrival of capt. Crieger.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; rumors that the city's colonie is to be transferred back to the W. I. Company; want of a clergyman; Passayunck; Miss Printz.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Swedes not inclined to remove; dissatisfaction in Maryland on account of the way Mr. Courcey has been treated by Mr. D'Hinoyossa; open sale of liquors at New Amstel to Indians.
Letter from William Beeckman to Nicasius de Sille
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; visit of the great sachem of the Minquas and other Indians; Mr. Courcey's servants returned; Menissincks emigrate to the country of the Minquas through fear of a certain Manitto.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; D'Hinoyossa; sale of liquor to Indians; the church; arrival of Mr. Rendel Revel overland from Virginia; election of magistrates at New Amstel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; soldiers desert to the Minquas; Whorekill; negotiations with Maryland for the rendition of fugitives.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; arrival at New Amstel of a vessel from the West Indies in distress; efforts in Holland for the maintenance of the city's colonie on the Delaware.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; departure of sheriff van Sweringen and others from New Amstel for Holland.
Letter. Mattheus Capito to director Stuyvesant; Mr. Beeckman visits the Manhattans; complains of D'Hinoyossa, that he will not deliver up books and papers relating to the late Mr. Alrichs' estate.
Journal kept by Augustine Herrman of his embassy from the director-general and council of New Netherland to the governor and council of Maryland, in relation to the claim put forth by colonel Nathaniel Utie to the South river; September 30 to October 21, 1659.
Complaint of William van Diemen's wife against Alexander D'Hinoyossa, director at New Amstel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; a bark cast ashore between Cape Hindlopen and Virgin bay and a three masted vessel wrecked off Barnegat; only one soul saved from the wreck.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; D'Hinoyossa appointed director of the city's colonie on the Delaware; Lord Baltimore's brother, governor of Maryland; Fendall recalled; Prince of Orange restored to all his hereditary honors; Admiral De Buyter sent against the Turks.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Peter Alrichs; D'Hinoyossa's doings; robbery of the grave of an Indian chief at New Amstel; wampum, duffles &c., taken from it; Mrs. B. gives birth to a boy.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; arrival of capt. Woeler (Wheeler?), a fugitive Quaker from Maryland; manifests no respect to the vice-director, as such is contrary to his conscience; no such sect will be tolerated; great excitement in Maryland between Protestants and Catholics; many beheaded and several hanged and quartered in England; more than 1,000 reformed ministers in prison there, because they will not conform to the Catholic religion, &c.; Fins emigrating to Maryland.
Letter. Augustyn Heerman to vice-director Beeckman; his plantation on Bohemia river; is about settling a village thereabout; distance between Bohemia river and the Minquas Kil; Englishmen murdered by Delaware Indians; the English in treaty with the Susquehannocks; war imminent.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, inclosing the above; 3 Englishmen and a Dutchman murdered by South river Indians on the 4th inst.; excitement in Maryland; ill consequences of a war between the English and Indians.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; negotiations between the governor of Maryland and the Minquas; the Minquas and Sinnecus at war; D'Hinoyossa promulgates his commission; Gregory van Dyck, Swedish sheriff, dismissed.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Sinnekees reported to have destroyed some plantations of Swedes and Fins in Maryland; cause of the late murders by the South river Indians.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; four Englishmen from Virginia among the Mantaese Indians on the east side of the Delaware; the English of Maryland assist the Minquas in their war with the Sinnecus.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; war between the States-General and England imminent; reported marriage of Charles II and the Infanta of Portugal.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; proceedings of D'Hinoyossa against Cornelis van Gezel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; misunderstandings between him and d'Hinnoyossa; proceedings against Van Gezel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; negotiations for peace between Maryland and the Indians.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; elopement of the rev. Mr. Laers&'s wife with one Jacob Yongh, who is supposed to have followed the tracks of capt. Vuler (Wheeler?) to Long Island; arrival of secretary Coursey, Mr. Beetman and Mr. Goldsmith from Maryland to New Amstel, to negotiate a peace with the Indians.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Jacob Yongh; delegates from Maryland visit Altona; gov. Philip Calvert concludes a peace with the Delaware Indians; small pox among the Minquaas; Sinnecus on the war path; overland trade with Maryland; negroes; rev. Laers desires to marry again; Mr. Jacquet; Van Gezel, &c.
Letter. William Beekman to director Stuyvesant; supplies received; Van Gezel; rev. Laers.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Francis Crieger; Jacob Yongh; rev. Laers (Laurentius Carolus), the Finnish priest, marries himself; D'Hinoyossa; arrival of lord Baltimore's son in Maryland.
Extract from the minutes of the court at New Amstel, 8th September, on a suit with Jean Paul Jacquet, with papers annexed.
Extract from the minutes of the court of New Amstel, of 3d Jan., in the case of Reynier van Heist agst. Hendrick Kip and Abraham van Nas.
Order of the court of New Amstel to the curators of the estate of Elmerhuysen Kleyn, dated 6th Dec., to pay money to Jean Paul Jacquet, with petition of said Jacquet; other papers.
Petition. Cornelis Mourits, wife and others, legatees of Elmerhuysen Kleyn, for the appointment of persons to value and sell said estate, with sundry accounts.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; arrival at New Amstel of the ship Church of Purmerland with emigrants from Holland.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; affairs at New Amstel; surgeons; Sinnekus at war with the Minquas; rev. Ægidius Luyok goes to Manhattans.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; difficulties with director d&'sHinoyossa; rev. Laers; negroes wanted; Abraham van Nas.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; conflict of jurisdiction between the authorities on the Delaware; Indians at Tinnekonck request that brandy be not sold to their people; extraordinary high tide.
Extract from the minutes of the court at Altona, in the case of the sheriff against rev. Laers Carelsen; his recent marriage declared illegal.
Petition. rev. Laurentius Carolus for remission of a fine imposed on him, &c.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Peter Alrichs obtains a monopoly of the trade from Boomtie's hook to Cape Hinlopen; rev. Laer's case; grist mill at Turtle kill fall; the old Swedish mill; horse corn-mill at New Amstel.
Petition. John Staelcop, Luyckas Pietersen and Hans Block, proprietors of the grist mill at the falls of the Turtle kill, praying a grant of land adjoining thereto.
Letter. Andries Hudde to [vice-director Beeckman]; case of Thomas Broen, and how he was prevented settling at Mantaeshook below Fort Nassau (on the Delaware), by governor Printz, who purchased said hook; Swedish encroachments at the Schuylkill; beaver trade; lands purchased by traders from the Indians; their names; their case recommended.
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to [Andries Hudde]; is astonished at the Swedes purchasing the land around Fort Nassau on the South river, and at the Schuylkill; approves of the purchase of the land above the fort [see vol. 18, p. 9]; Thomas Broen and others permitted to purchase land above the fort from the natives; design of the Swedes to intercept the Indian trade to Fort Orange; approves proposition to purchase the country from Narraticon creek to Delaware bay (certified copy).
Letter. Andries Hudde to ——, inquiring if he could not attach certain tobacco in Maryland belonging to Mr. D&'sHinoyossa.
Return of Abraham van Nas to a summons which he served on Francis Cregier Cornelis Martensen, William Cornelissen Ryckevryer, Hendrick Kip and Fop Jansen Outhout, of New Amstel, who refused to appear and testify before vice-director Beeckman.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; complaints against Mr. D'Hinoyossa; communication of the above papers.
Letter. Alexander D'Hinoyossa to vice-director Beeckman; requesting the arrest of certain soldiers.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Hinoyossa in answer, complying with the above.
Ante-mortem declaration of Harmen Hendricksen from Deventer, a soldier, as to the circumstances under which he had been shot by sheriff Van Sweringen, in New Amstel.
Declarations of sundry soldiers respecting the shooting of Harmen Hendricksen aforesaid.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; complains of sheriff Van Sweringen; Fins removing to the city's colonie; their privileges; death of Harmen Hendricksen abovementioned.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, with further information respecting the conduct of sheriff Van Sweringen.
Declaration of Fop Jansen Outhout as to statement made by Gerrit de Groot, court messenger at New Amstel, of the harmless conduct of the soldiers when sheriff Sweringen killed one of them.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, transmitting an answer of director D'Hinoyossa and council to the vice-director's protest against their encroachment on his jurisdiction.
Answer of director D&'sHinoyossa, &c., aforesaid.>
Declarations of Hendrick Kip, the younger, Jacob de Commer, surgeon and others as to Gerrit de Groot&'s statement (supra, p. 41).>
Declaration of Hans Block and Gerrit Hendricksen Boogh that sheriff Sweringen regretted much that he did not shoot the right man.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; prosecuted at New Amstel; requires that the attorney-general be sent to defend him. [Erroneously dated 1663 and numbered page 81 in O&'sCallaghan&'s Calendar.]>
Return of Gerrit de Groot, court messenger, to a message sent by vice-director Beeckman to director D'Hinoyossa, with the latter's answer.>
Examination of Thomas Forst, and other soldiers touching certain proceedings of sheriff Van Sweringen.
Evidence of Abraham van Nas, Hendrick Kip, jr., Francis Cregier, William Cornelis Rickenvryer and Foppe Jansen Outhout, respecting the conduct of vice-director Beeckman at Altona.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, vindicating himself from certain accusations of director Hinoyossa, and transmitting affidavits.
Letter. J. de la Grange, councillor, to director Stuyvesant; failure of his efforts to reconcile director Hinoyossa and vice-director Beeckman, with another letter from him on the same subject, dated New Amstel, 3d August.
Letter. William Claiborne, junior, to director Stuyvesant, requesting that two runaway servants be apprehended and sent back.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; suspension of sheriff Van Sweringen; further particulars of his case.
Notarial declaration of Caspar Luter and Hendrick Dyck, respecting the killing of Harmen Hendricks, by sheriff Van Sweringen.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, informing him of a panic which prevails at the South river.
Letter. John Willemsen, councillor of New Amstel, to vice-director Beeckman, informing him that a Dutchman had been shot by some Sinnekus, and proposing to send an express to the director-general.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, with the preceding letter, and stating some circumstances respecting the above murder.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; further conjectures respecting those who committed the above murder.
Declaration of vice-director Beeckman, that the land called Printsdorp, had been 18 years in possession of governor Prints and his daughter, who still owns it, and that a tract of land between Maritgies hook and Upland Kill had been donated by queen Christina to the father-in-law of Elias Hullengreen.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; the perpetrators of the late murder unknown; director Hinoyossa about to go to Holland; intermittent fever.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant, informing him of the arrival of some Englishmen from Virginia in pursuit of William Brown and three other servants; (Brown had been sold to a Dutchman by some Indians who had taken him prisoner on the way).
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; death of Mathew Bengson, deputy sheriff; a man-servant of Peter Alrichs (one of the above runaways) hung, afterwards beheaded and his head set on a stake at New Amstel, for resisting those who had arrested him.
Letter. J. Willems, councillor, to vice-director Beekman; departure of Hinoyossa and Van Sweringen for a conference with the governor of Maryland at the house of Augustyn Heerman (Bohemia, Md.).
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; return of D'Hinoyossa to New Amstel; lord Baltimore obtains a new patent, including the Delaware river; another murder by Indians.>
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; death of councillor Willems at New Amstel.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; conference with some Minqua chiefs; black Minquas; projected war against the Sinnecus.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; further accusations against Hinoyossa; nothing known of his negotiations with gov. Calvert; small pox among the Indians.
Letter. Commissary Hendrick Huygen to "his cousin" vice-director Beeckman; state of affairs there and at Upland.>
Trial and sentence of banishment pronounced against Evert Hendricksen, a Fin, at Altona.
Letter. Andries Hudde, secretary, to director Stuyvesant; Sinnekes, 1600 strong, with wives and children marching on the Minquas, at the instigation of the English; fort Altona utterly defenseless.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Minquas blockaded in their fort by the Sinnecus, 800 strong; battle; Sinnecus defeated; sheriff Van Sweringen reinstated; the burgomasters of Amsterdam in treaty for the whole of the country on the Delaware river; immigration; new Swedish clergyman.
Letter. William Beeckman to secretary van Ruyven; Sinnecus retired to their own country.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; massacre at Esopus; Minquas threaten to follow the Sinnecus; immigration; Mr. Beeckman applies for employment elsewhere.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; defenseless condition of the fort; Andries Hudde about to move to Maryland; two Englishmen murdered there by Sinnecus, as it is supposed.
Letter. William Beeckman to secretary van Ruyven; state of affairs.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; arrival of settlers from Holland; director D'Hinoyossa about to proceed thither.>
Resolution of the Amsterdam chamber of the W. I. Company, consenting to the cession of the whole of the Delaware river to the city of Amsterdam.
Further concessions to the colonie of the city of Amsterdam on the Delaware river.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; visit of lord Baltimore (sic) and suite to New Amstel and Altona; renews treaty of peace with the Indians; settlement of the boundary proposed to him; he refers it to the old lord Baltimore.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; Esopus Indians visit the Minissincks at the head of the Delaware; Minquas carry presents to the Mohawks, who kill some of them; will join the Senecas against the Minquas.
Oath of office taken by Gerrit Cock, collector of customs at the city&'s colonie on the Delaware river.>
Letter. Directors of the Amsterdam Chamber of the W. I. Company to vice-director Beeckman, notifying him of the cession of the Delaware river to the city of Amsterdam (see supra, p. 83).
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; rev. Abelius Zetskoorn, Lutheran minister at New Amstel; efforts to induce him to settle at Tinnecongh in the place of domine Laers; death of Andries Hudde.
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; return of director D&'s Hinoyossa to New Amstel; immigrants; Delaware river ceded.>
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; D'Hinoyossa will not allow him to occupy his present quarters; requests that other arrangements may be made; will move to Maryland if he be not continued in the public service.>
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; declines to remain at Altona under D'Hinoyossa; repeats his intention of moving to Maryland if the government require not his services.>
Letter. William Beeckman to director Stuyvesant; attendance of the Swedes and Fins who are informed of the vice-director's approaching departure; refuse to swear allegiance to the new director, &c., unless the privilege of trading with the Indians be continued; D'Hinoyossa instructed to prevail on Mr. Beeckman to remain at the Delaware; unsuccessful in his efforts.>
Patent. Michael Paauw; tract of land called Hobocan Hacking, situate opposite the island of Manhattan, bounded south by Ahasimus, east by the river Mauritius, and west by a swamp (New Jersey).
Patent. Samuel Godyn; tract of land situate on the south side of the bay of the South river (Delaware) from Cape Hinloopen to the mouth of said river, eight leagues in length and half a league in breadth.
Patent. Kiliaen van Renselaer; tract of land on the North river, north and south of Fort Orange (Renselaerswyck manor).
Patent. Michael Pauw; Staten Island.
Patent. Michel Pauw; tract called Ahasimus, and the little island Aressiok, called by the Dutch the Whore hook, lying along the river Mauritius, having Manhattan island on the east and the island of Hobocan Hacking on the north side (New Jersey).
Patent. Kiliaen van Renselaer; tract of land on the west side of the North river, extending from Beeren island up the river unto Smacckx island, and two days' journey inland; purchased 18th April, 1630.
Patent. Samuel Godyn and Samuel Bloemmaert; Cape May.
Patent. Jacobus van Corler; middlemost of the three flats called Castuteeuw, situate on Long Island called by the Indians Sewan-hacky.
Patent. Andries Hudde and Wolphert Gerritsen (van Couwenhoven); westernmost of the flatts on Long Island, between the bay of the North river and the East river; ratified 22 August, 1658.
Patent. Wouter van Twiller, director, &c.; most easterly of the three flats, on Long Island, between the bay of the North river and the East river (Flatlands, L, I.).
Patent. Wouter van Twiller, director; Nut Island, in Indian called Pagganck (Governor's Island, N. Y.).
Patent. Wouter van Twiller, director; two islands in Hellgate, the largest called Waerttenkenas, and the smaller Minnahanock.
Patent. George Rapalje; tract of land called Rinnegachonck, situate on Long Island (at the Waalebout, Brooklyn).
Patent. Andries Hudde; 100 morgens of land on the N.E. of Manhattan Island, behind Corler's land; quit-rent, the tenth of the products of the land and a couple of capons.
Patent. Wouter van Twiller; 100 morgens of land at Sapokanickan, on Manhattan Island, reserving for ever for the public use all such roads or foot paths as run through said land.
Indian deed from the chiefs of Keskaechquerem, of a tract of land on Long Island, running east from George Rapalje's plantation to Mespaechtes, a full league and a half, and in breadth about one league from the East river.
Indian deed from the chief of Marossepinck, Sintsinck, otherwise called Schout's bay, of a tract of land on Long Island, in length along the S. side of that island from Reckouwhacky to Sicketeuwhacky, inclusive, and in breadth to Martin Gerritsen's bay, and thence in length west along the East river to the Vlaeck's kil (Queens county).
Indian deed for a tract of land called Kekesick, opposite the flatt of the island of Manhattan, behind the kill which runs around said island (Yonkers).
Deed. Cornelis van Tienhoven to Coenraat van Ceulen, of Amsterdam, for the bouwery on the island of Manhattan, heretofore in the possession of Jacob van Corler, and situate opposite Johannes la Montagne's bouwery, with all the stock, implements, &c., thereunto belonging.
Patent. George Homs and Thomas Hall; land at Deutel bay, on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Thomas Bescher; land on Long Island, at the shore of the bay of the North river, about Saphorakan (Brooklyn).
Patent. Philip de Truy, court messenger; land near Smith's valley, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Peter van der Linden; land on Manhatten Island, at the little kill called 't Oude Vrack, and extending along the East river 300 paces.
Patent. Abraham Rycken; land on Long Island, opposite Rinnegaconck, bounded by Gysbert Ryken and Hans Hansen, with part of adjoining valley (Brooklyn).
Patent. Peter Montfoort; land on Long Island, between that of Jan Montfoort and that of Peter [Alberto] the Italian.
Patent. Jan Montfoort; land on Long Island next to Rinnegakonc and adjoining the last above mentioned tract (Brooklyn).
Patent. George Baxter and [Walter] Harfoorts; land on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Lambert Huybertsen Mol; 25 morgens of land on the east river, at Long Island, near the kil of Rinnegaconck, and formerly in the occupation of Cornelis Jacobsen Still (Brooklyn, on the S. line of Williamsburgh).
Patent. Laurens Cornelisen; land at Smith's valley, on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cornelis Lambersen Cool; land on Long Island called Gouwanes, previously occupied by Jan van Rotterdam and Thomas Beets.
Bill of sale. Director and council to Govert Loockermans and Cornelis Leendertsen; house and land near the outlet of the Fresh water kill at the East river, and adjoining the land of Cornelis van Tienhoven, whose palisades extend from the Heerewegh to the East river, with bounds and certain reservations; Manhattan Island.
Patent. Tymon Jansen; land on the east side of Mespachtes kil, behind Domine's hook (Newtown, L. I.).
Patent. Francis Doughty and associates; 6,666 (Dutch) acres of land at Mespath (Latin).
Patent. Cornelis Melyn; Staten Island, except so much as has already been granted to David Pietersen de Vries for a bouwery.
Indian deed for the land on Long Island from Kynen (Coney) island to Gouwanes along the North river, and from Coney Island along the seashore to Weywittsprittner, and thence north by west and north northwest to Gouwanes aforesaid.
Patent. Frerick Lubbertsen; land on Long Island about Werpos, near Merechkawickingh, to Red Hook (Brooklyn).
Patent. Claes Cornelissen van Schouw; 16 morgens and 165 rods of land on Long Island, opposite Manhattan, between the Ferry and Andries Hudde (Brooklyn).
Patent. Thomas Hall; land on Manhattan Island on the North river, previously occupied by Edward Fiscock, Hans Hansen and Maryn Adriaensen, late proprietors, adjoining the plantation of the late director, Wouter van Twiller.
Patent. Jan Pietersen and Abraham Rycken; lot containing 15 rods, near fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Hendrick Hendricksen Kip; lot east of fort Amsterdam, adjoining William Heyl, containing 44 rods, 3 ft. 6 in.
Patent. Burger Jorissen; lot on the shore of the East river, Manhattan Island, east of the fort, containing 110 rods.
Patent. Jan Jansen Schepmoes; lot southeast of the fort, Manhattan Island, containing 25 rods, 4 ft.
Patent. Martin Criegier; house and lot on the island of Manhattan, north of the fort, containing 86 rods, 3 ft., 6 in.
Patent. Anthony Jansen from Salee; 100 morgens of land on Long Island, on the bay of the North river, opposite Coney Island, granted to him 1 August, 1639, at a perpetual yearly rent of 100 carolus guilders (Gravesend and New Utrecht).
Patent. Isaac Allerton and Govert Loockermans; two lots on the east side of the Great Highway on the island of Manhattan, containing 160 rods, 9 ft., 2 in.
Patent. Peter Montfoort; 25 morgens, 8 rods of land at the bight of Meyrechkawick; 1 May, 1647, an additional grant of 220 rods was made to said Montfoort, provided it was not prejudicial to any plantation at Breuckelen.
Patent. George Rapaelje; 167 morgens, 406 rods of land, called Runnegaconck, at the bight of Merechkawick, on Long Island (Brooklyn).
Patent. Peter Ceser (Alberto), Italian; 24 morgens, 420 rods of land at the bight of Merechkawick, Long Island; 1 May, 1647, an additional grant of 220 rods was made to the same, on condition it did not prejudice his neighbors (Brooklyn).
Patent. Wouter van Twiller, ex-director; Red Hook, Long Island (Brooklyn).
Patent. Evert Duyckingh; lot containing 150 rods, 3 ft. 4 in. (New Amsterdam); 30 April, 1650, said Duyckingh obtained an addition to the above.
Deed. Laurens Cornelissen van der Welde to Frerick Lubbers, for a house and part of a lot situate on the west side of the Smith's valley, containing 857 rods, 9 ft. 2 in. (New Amsterdam).
Patent. Christoffel Lourens; 20 morgens, 400 rods of land adjoining east the Indian maize land, on the bay of the North river.
Patent. Jan Stevensen, schoolmaster; lot north of fort Amsterdam, for a house and garden.
Patent. Tymen Jansen; 646 rods 10 ft. 5 in. of land on the island of Manhattan.
Patent. Burger Jorissen; 29 morgens, 566 rods of land at Mespaechtes kil L. I.
Patent. Jacob Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven); 10 morgens and 48 rods of land at the East river on Long Island, adjoining Cornelis Direcksen, the ferryman.
Patent. Andries Hudde; 91 rods, 2 ft. 5 in. of land on the Great Highway (New Amsterdam).
Patent. Roelof Jansen Haes; lot on the south end of the Company's valley, and northeast of the fort, containing 18 rods, 9 ft. (New Amsterdam); 19th Feb., 1647, an addition was granted to the above lot.
Patent. George Baxter; 25 morgens of land on Long Island, in the rear of Dirck the Norman (Williamsburgh, L. I.).
Patent. Touchyn Briel; piece of land on the island of Manhattan, containing 11 morgens, 330 rods.
PATENT. John Trockmorton; part of Vreland, being half a league along the East river, as by the map and survey thereof may appear (Throgmorton's neck, Westchester).
Patent. Rutger Arentsen van Seyl; lot east of the Great Highway (New Amsterdam), containing 88 rods, 4 ft. 9 in.
Patent. Domingo Antony, negro; 5 morgens of land on the island of Manhattan, and 505 rods behind Bouwery No. 5, near the Fresh water.
Patent. Catelina, widow of Jochim Antony, negro; 4 morgens and 91 rods of land on the island of Manhattan, next the above, a common double wagon road remaining between both.
Patent. Tymen Jansen; 22 morgens, 324 rods of land, with valley on Long Island (Newtown).
Patent. Cornelis Volckersz; double lot on the Great Highway (New Amsterdam).
Patent. Thomas Sandersen; lot on the Great Highway (New Amsterdam).
Patent. Richard Brutnel; 49 morgens, 131 rods of land on Long Island, adjoining master Doutey's fence (Newtown).
Patent. Adam Roelantsz; lot in New Amsterdam adjoining Philip Geraerdy's property.
Patent. Jan Monfoort; 28 morgens land at the bight of Mereehkawick; 1 May, 1647, Jan Monfoort's widow obtained a grant of 190 rods additional in the rear of the above farm (Brooklyn).
Patent to Burger Jorisz
Patent. Hendrick Jansen, tailor; lot on the island of Manhattan, near the fort on the East river.
Patent. Tryntie Jonas; lot south of Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jan Jansen Damen; land on both sides of the common Highway, on the island of Manhattan, adjoining Cornelis van Tienhoven's property, a road running between both.
Patent. Cornelis Melyn; double lot on the East river, island of Manhattan.
Patent. Philip Geraerdy: double lot on the common Highway, Manhattan Island.
Deed. Abraham Jacobsen van Steenwyck to Anthony Jansen van Fees, for a part of his lot containing 17 rods, 6 ft. 2 in. Manhattan Island.
Patent. Gysbert Op Dyck; the whole of Coney Island; vacated, 1662 (see Vol. 10, pt. 1, p. 1).
Patent. Michael Marschan; lot on the island of Manhattan, near the fort.
Patent. Claes Jansen van Naerden; double lot south of fort Amsterdam.
Patent. Hendrick Jansen Smith; lot on the island of Manhattan, adjoining Govert Loockerman and Isaac Allerton (see post Book, H. H. part 1, p. 53).
Patent. Peter Jansen from Gorcum; lot on the common Highway, Manhattan Island, heretofore occupied by Gerrit Douman.
Patent. Cornelis van Tienhoven; 100 morgens of land called Otterspoor, on the East river, Manhattan Island, for a bouwery, adjoining Mr. la Montagne and Jochim Pietersen Kuyter, which land had originally been granted by director Van Twiller to Jacob van Curler, and by the latter sold to Van Tienhoven aforesaid, who hath long since conveyed it to Coenraet van Cuelen, of Amsterdam, merchant (see supra, p. 31).
Patent. Jan Snediker; double lot south of the fort on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Thomas Sandersz; lot on the west end of the Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Leendert Aerden; lot on the public Highway, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Olof Stevensz (van Cortland), commissary; lot on the road between Gysbert op Dyck and Harmen Myndertsz, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Ariaen Petersz, from Alckmaer; lot on Manhattan Island, north of the fort.
Patent. Richard Smith; lot on the East river, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Teunis Tomasz van Naerden; lot northeast of fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jan Eversz Bout; 28 morgens, 270 rods of land at Marechkawick on Gouwanes kil (Brooklyn).
Patent. Claes Jansen van Naerden; 21 morgens, 200 rods land on Long Island, southeast of fort Amsterdam, adjoining the property of Frerick Lubbersz and Jan Manje (Brooklyn).
Patent. Harry Peers; lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jochim Calder; lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Harry Breser; 16 morgens, 486 rods of land on the shore of the East river, adjoining Claes Dircksen, the ferryman, and running through the maize land to the valley (Brooklyn).
Patent. Claes Carsten; 29 morgens, 553 rods of land on the East river, with half the valley lying on the kill, on Long Island (col. Titus's farm, Williamsburgh, L. I.).
Patent. Frerick Lubbertsz; 50 morgens, 52 rods of land on the East river (Brooklyn).
Patent. Jan Snediger; lot on Manhattan Island, west of William Bredenbent.
Patent. Juryaen Fradel, husband of Hendrick Harmense's widow; 69 morgens, 183 rods, 8 morgens of valley and an adjoining small island, east of Hellgate, opposite the islands called the Three brothers (Newtown, L. I.).
Patent. Anthony Portuguese, negro; 6 morgens, 425 rods of land (Manhattan Island).
Patent. Andries Hudde; 37 morgens 6 rods of land on Long Island, nearly opposite fort Amsterdam (Brooklyn).
Patent. Isaac Deforeest; lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Leendert Aerden (or Arentsen); 39 morgens of land comprehending Bylevelt's bouwery, situate in the rear of Corlear's plantation, adjoining the wagon road and Sellout's bouwery, Manhattan Island; patentee to pay the tenth of the crops as rent.
Patent. Peter Andersz; lot behind the public tavern, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Peter Andriesz; 74 morgens, 327 rods of land on the East river, opposite Hog island, east of Domine's hook (Newtown, L. I.).
Patent. Edward Marrel; 11 morgens, 200 rods land on the East river, at the west end of Corlaer's plantation, Long Island.
Patent. Touchyn Briel; 11 morgens, 330 rods of land on the north bank of the Fresh water, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Big Manuel, negro; 4 morgens, 380 rods land on the island of Manhattan, east of the above last-mentioned lot.
Patent. Edward Marrel; lot on Manhattan Island, between Isaac Allerton and Govert Loockerman.
Patent. Hans Loodewyck; 14 morgens, 494 rods of land, next to Michel Picet, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cornelis Dircks (Hooglant); 12 morgens, 157 rods land on Long Island, next to Harry Breser (Brooklyn).
Patent. Cornelis Claesz Swits; bouwery No. 5, containing 25 morgens 6 rods, adjoining bouwery No. 6, and Pannebacker's bouwery and a wagon road (Manhattan Island).
Patent. Jacob Wolphersen (van Couwenhoven); lot in the rear of the city tavern, for a dwelling, brewery and garden, (New Amsterdam).
Patent. Roelof Jansz Haes; lot northeast of fort Amsterdam, on the road opposite the lots of Andries Hudde and Martin Criegier.
Patent. Abraham Rycken; lot at the Graft on Manhattan Island, heretofore occupied by Peter (Alberto) the Italian.
Patent. Peter Cornelisz, carpenter; 27 morgens 9 rods land at Marechkawick, adjoining Cornelis Dircksen, ferryman (Brooklyn).
Patent. Gerrit Jansz from Oldenborch; 45 1/2 morgens 5 rods land formerly called the Pannebacker's bouwery, or bouwery No. 5, extending along the wagon road to Hans Kierstede's plantation, thence right through the woods up to the three corners of the inner wagon road, Manhattan Island.
Patent. William Cornelise; 25 morgens land on the bight of Marechkawick, Long Island, (Brooklyn).
Patent. Huych Aertsz van Rosum; 29 morgens land at Marechkawick in the valley of Gouwanus kil (Brooklyn).
Patent. Jan Jansen Damen; 20 morgens, 386 rods land, called the Calck hook on Manhattan Island, for the past ten years in the occupation of said Damen.
Patent. Peter Wolphersz (van Couwenhoven); lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. George Dircksx ; 18 morgens, 501 rods land at Marechkawick, Long Island (Brooklyn).
Patent. Peter van Linden; lot on Manhattan Island, close to the Fiscal's kitchen and the Minister's quarters.
Patent. Reyer Lambertsz; 57 morgens, 339 rods land at the east hook of the bight of Marechkawick, on the shore of the east river (Brooklyn).
Patent. Jacob Jacobsz Roy; Constabel's (i. e. the Gunner's) point, on the main land, separated from Staten Island by the Kil van Col., and containing 115 morgens (New Jersey).
Patent. Cornelis van Tienhoven; piece of land at the Great Highway, Manhattan Island.
Patent. George Homs; lot between the company's stone houses and fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Roelof Jansen; lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Paulus van der Beeke; lot on the Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Captain John Underhill; Meutelars Island, containing about 50 morgens, and separated by two kills from Long Island, with valley.
Patent. Robert Pinoyer ; 89 morgens, 442 rods land on Long Island, between Anthony Jansen and Mylady Moedy (near Gravesend).
Patent. Sybout Claesz; lot on the Heerewegh, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Sybout Claesz; 50 morgens land on the island of Manhattan, beginning at Hellgate point, where Hog island terminates.
Patent. Thomas Coornel; tract of land on the East river beginning at Bronkxkil (Westchester).
Patent. Wessel Evertsz; lot on Manhattan Island, containing 133 rods, 6 ft., 5 in.
Patent. Sander Leendertsen; half of Laurens Cornelis van der Wel's lot on Smith's valley, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Abraham Planck, Symon Root, Jan Andriessen and Peter Harmensen; 100 morgens land (each) on the South river, opposite Vogelesant island, for four bouweries (Delaware river).
Patent. Matys Jansz; 50 morgens of land, called Papperimemin, at the end of Manhattan Island.
Patent. Isaac Deforeest; lot east of fort Amsterdam, opposite the five stone houses, and adjoining domine Bogardus's lot.
Patent. Adam Mott; 25 morgens land on the west side of Mespachtes kill.
Patent. Cornelis Antonysz and company; the land of Katskil, on the river Mauritius.
Patent. Govert Loockermans; lot on the Graft, Manhattan Island, formerly granted to Anthony Jansen, and which has been left unimproved, a stinking pool, by him.
Peter Cornelisz, carpenter; lot on the island of Manhattan, on the road to the company's brewery, reserving the right to widen said road without compensation to the grantee.
Patent. Gerrit Douman; lot at the Graft on the island of Manhattan.
Patent. Gerrit Hendricksz; Schout's bouwery (on Manhattan Island), containing 25 morgens, with the valley, which is to be occupied by him during the company's pleasure; 13 May, 1654, the above valley is granted to him and his heirs forever.
Patent. George Bacxter, Richard Clof and associates ; tract of land named Canarise, on the south side of Long Island, with all the valleys thereunto belonging, on condition that they shall, within three years from date, settle twenty families thereon; this tract began at a certain cross path from the hook of Wolphert Gerritsz valley, which path ran to Corlear's flatt, thence east and north so far as a fresh kill at the east side of Canarise runs, and thence straight to the sea.
Patent. Michael Paulusz; lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cors Pietersz; lot south of fort Amsterdam, on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Hans Kierstede, surgeon; lot on Manhattan Island, adjoining the company's store on the strand; the above lot was further enlarged on 18th July, 1653, and 25th October, 1656.
Patent. Paulus Heymanz; lot southwest of the fort on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Adam Brouwer; a lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Evert Jansen; a lot on the Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Anna, a negress, widow of Andries d'Angola; 3 morgens, 2 rods of land on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jan Evertsz Bout; a lot on the south side of fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Peter Jansz and Huyck Aertsen; 74 morgens, 106 rods of land between Montangis hay valley and Tobias's bouwery, extending to the end of a kill coming out of the North river, and thence N. E. and by N. along the high hill, &c. (Manhattan Island.)
Patent. Gerrit Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven); 19 morgens, 341 rods of land at Rechkeweck, both maize and woodland, to the valley of the Gouwanis kil, between Jacob Stoffelsen and Frerick Lubbertsen's lands, Long Island.
Patent. Volckert Evertsz; 49 morgens, 155 rods of land behind Jacus Bentyn's land on Long Island.
Patent. Olof Stevensz (van Cortland); 30 morgens of land at the end of Lesly's plantation and the wagon road of Sapokanikan, Manhattan Island.
Lourens Pietersz, Norman; lot adjoining Evert Duyckingh, on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Robert Bottelaer; a lot on the Heere straet, Manhattan Island, between the lots of George Homs and Everardus Bogardus.
Patent. Cornelis Willemsz; 22 morgens, 136 rods of land at Mespaechtes kil, Long Island.
Patent. Olof Stevensz (van Cortand), commissary; lot next the company's house on the East river, Manhattan Island; in case the outlet from the late church be stopped up, one or two additional feet shall be allowed to this lot.
Patent. Thomas Bacxter; lot east of the company's house on the East river, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Peter van der Linden; lot north of the Graft on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Claes van Elslant; 12 morgens, 152 rods of land on Manhattan Island, adjoining Cornelis Claessen's land and the wagon road.
Patent. Claes van Elstant; lot on Manhattan Island, containing 82 rods, 9 feet.
Patent. Hans Hansen; lot on Manhattan Island, south of fort Amsterdam.
Patent. Cosyn Gerritsz; 34 morgens of land adjoining Twiller's plantation and the Sapokanikan wagon road, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cosyn Gerritsz; lot on the public highway, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Abraham Planck; lot between Hendrick Kip and Peter van der Linden, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary; tract of land in the allotment of Breuckelen, formerly called Marechkawick, on Long Island; this land had been already patented to Jan Aertsen from Utrecht, who failed to improve, and thus forfeited it.
Patent. Jan Monfoort; lot on the northeast side of the Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Harmen Meyndertsz van Bogaert; lot east of the company's five houses, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Peter Monfoort; lot on the northeast side of the Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Lammert van Valckenborch; lot south of fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Claes Jansen Backer; lot west of George Rapalje, Manhattan Island.
Patent. George Rapalje; lot, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cornelis Jacobsz Stille; bouwery No. 8, heretofore occupied by Wolphert Gerritsen (van Couwenhoven), containing 28 1/2 morgens, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jan Jansen van Ditmersz; 29 morgens, 362 rods of land, situate south of Peter (Andriessen), the Schoorstenveger (chimney sweeper) (Newtown, L. I.).
Patent. Claes Carstensz Noorman; 50 morgens of land, formerly granted to Barent Jansen, deceased, situate on the west side of the North river, near Dirck the paver's land and kill (New Jersey).
Patent. Gilyam Cornelse (or Cornelye); lot on the Heere Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Francisco, a negro; piece of land on the public wagon road, Manhattan Island, containing 200x335 paces.
Patent. Antony Congo; piece of land on Manhattan Island, adjoining the above, 200x325 paces.
Patent. Bastiaen, a negro; piece of land on Manhattan Island, adjoining the above, 200x300 paces.
Patent. Jan, a negro, who came with the privateer; piece of land on the public wagon road, Manhattan Island, at the end of Mr. Hans (Kierstede's) house and plantation, 200x225 paces.
Patent. Peter Lourensz; lot on the Heere straet, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Tonis Nysen; lot west of the public wagon road, east of the company's land, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Rem Jansen; lot on the street between Claes de Ruyter and the company's bakery, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jan Pietersen from Amsterdam; 4 morgens of land on Long Island; comes out in the river between Ryer Lambertsen and Claes the Norman.
Patent. Hans Hansen; 200 morgens of land beginning at George Rapalye's kil, thence running from his house N. N. E. to Lambert Huybertsz plantation thence to Jan the Swede's kil, and Mespachte's kil (Bushwick, L. I.).
Patent. Jan Haes, husband of Edward Fiscock's widow; 38 morgens, 485 rods of land at the East river, on the west hook of Rechkewich, adjoining Frerick Lubbertsen's land, Long Island.
Patent. Harmen Smeman, husband of Barent Dircksen's widow; 23 morgens, 486 rods of land on the East river, north of the company's Great Bouwery, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Tonis Nysen; plantation formerly occupied by Jan Celes, adjoining rev. Everardus Bogardus's land, and the negroes' plantation, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Peter van Campen, negro; 3 morgens 225 rods of land on the island of Manhattan, adjoining the negroes' land.
Patent. Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter); lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jochem Kierstede; lot on the shore of the East river, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Ariaen Pietersen from Alckmaer; tract of land near Sapokanikan on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jeuryaen Blanck; lot south of fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Herry Piers; tract of land called Gregory's plantation, on the East river, between Peter Linde's plantation and the kil where the water ripples over the stones, and abutting on Schepmoes' plantation, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Tonis Kray; lot on the public Graft, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Cornelis Teunisz, shoemaker; lot between Schepmoes and Ruyter's lots, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Johannes la Montagne, councillor of New Netherland; 100 morgens of land on Manhattan Island, situate in the flat between the hills and kill and a point stretching between two kills, called Rechgawanes, to the East river, which land belonged to the estate of the late Hendrick Foreest, and Avas purchased by Mr. la Montagne at public auction for 1,700 guilders (Harlem, N. Y.).
Patent. Egbert Woutersz; tract of land called in Indian Apopcalyek, situate across the North river, west of the Manhattans, extending from Dirck the paver's kil of Gemoenepaen, or Jan Evertsz kil (New Jersey).
Patent. Maryn Adriaensz; tract of land called Awiehaken, on the west side of the North river, bounded on the north by Hoboken kil, running thence north to the next kil, and on that breadth 50 morgens inland (New Jersey).
Patent. John Forbus; 65 morgens of land, with the valley thereunto belonging, heretofore possessed by Claes Carstensen, George Baxter and David Andriesz, situate on the East river at Dirck, the Norman's kil (Williamsburgh, L. I.).
Patent. Augustyn Herman; lot near fort Amsterdam, and adjoining the company's land, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Isaac d' Foreest; 50 morgens of land on the kil running around the island of Manhattan, south of Jochim Pietersen (Kuyter), and east of Coenraet van Keulen's lands.
Patent. Thomas Hall; lot on Manhattan Island.
Patent. Daniel ————; 1 morgen of land on the East river, near Wolphert Gerritsen's valley, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Sybolt Claesz; lot on the highway, Manhattan Island, near Jan Damen's land.
Patent. Sergeant Huyberts; lot south of fort Amsterdam, Manhattan Island.
Indian deed. Proprietors of the lands situate on the east bank of the North river, called Wiequaeskeck, extending in breadth through the woods to a kil called Seweyrue, which divides at the East river Greenwich northerly and southerly, [and] to a kil called Kechkawes, which land between the two kils runs to the middle of the woods between the North and East rivers, so that the west half remains to the above proprietors, and the east half, in a direct north and south line through the centre of the woods, is now conveyed to the director-general of New Netherland, with the right of preemption to the west half (Westchester county).
Patent. Baltalazar Stuyvesant; lot adjoining Nicolas William Stuyvesant, in city New Amsterdam, west of the Great Highway.
Patent. Nicolas William Stuyvesant; lot west of the Great Highway, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Cornelis van Tienhoven; lot on the East river, city of New Amsterdam.
Patent. Lieve Jansen; 25 morgens land beyond Hellgate on Long Island (Newtown).
Patent. Annetje Bogardus, widow of rev. Everardus Bogardus; 42 morgens, 45 rods land by Hellgate, Long Island (Newtown).
Patent. Cornelis van Ruyven; lot in the Sheep Pasture, New Amsterdam, island of Manhattan, with reservation for a burgwall, or street, hereafter along the side thereof.
Patent. Carel van Brugge; lot in the Sheep Pasture, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Cornelis van Tienhoven; lot in the Sheep Pasture, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Nicasius de Sille; lot in the Sheep Pasture, New Amsterdam, with bounds according to a resurvey, 5 Dec., 1657.
Patent. Arent van Hattem; piece of land on the east side of the highway, in Midwout, Long Island, 100x300 rods.
Patent. Dirck Ziecken; piece of land about Getnoenepae (New Jersey).
Patent. Adriaen Dircksen Coen; lot on the island Manhattan, adjoining Evert Duyckingh.
Patent. Jan Jacobsen Carpenel; 25 morgens of land near Hellgate, Long Island (Newtown).
Patent. Adriaen Dircksen Coen; 25 morgens of land near Hellgate, Long Island; 16 morgens, 280 rods additional were granted 18th June, 1659 (Newtown).
Patent. Annetie Jans, widow of rev. Everardus Bogardus; 31 morgens of land, beginning at the palisades by the house on the strand of the North river, thence running northeast along the shore 210 rods to the fence of old Jan's land, thence south and by east to the cripple bush, or swamp, thence southwest 160 rods, then west to the strand 50 rods; also, the land lying south of the above house, between the palisades and the company's land, Manhattan Island, (this tract is now owned by Trinity Church, New York).
Patent. Peter Montfoort; lot on the Sheep Pasture, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Harck Syboutsen; 21 morgens land beyond Hellgate, on Long Island; 18 April, 1664, 5 morgens of salt meadow near the Poors bouwery, were granted additional.
Patent. Rev. Samuel Drisius; lot on the west side of the public Highway, behind the church yard or burying ground, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Jan Monfoort; lot on the Sheep pasture, Manhattan island.
Patent. Egbert van Borsum; lot on Long Island, at the Ferry (Brooklyn).
Patent. Jan Swaen; lot on Manhattan Island, north of rev. Mr. Drisius.
Patent. Jacob Walingen from Hoorn; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Adriaen Huybertsen; 22 1/2 morgens of land in Mespat, Long Island, by Burger Jorissen's water mill, and between the farms of Robert Wollit and George Juwel.
Patent. Luycas Dircksen; 16 morgens 300 rods of land at Mespat, Long Island.
Patent to Peter Terragon; not taken.
Patent. Michiel Jansen; 261 morgens of land at Pavonia (New Jersey).
Patent. Claes Jansen Backer; 40 morgens of land at Pavonia (New Jersey).
Patent. Jacob Luby; 25 morgens of land at Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. William Bredenbent; lot adjoining Coenraat Ten Eyck, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jan Cornelissen Buys; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Jan Lubbertsen; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Jan Gerritsen van Immen; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Jan Cornelissen, shoemaker; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Gerrit Pietersen; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Lubbert Gysbertsen; 50 morgens of land across the North river, north of Jan Cornelissen Buys, above mentioned (New Jersey).
Patent. Jan Cornelissen Crynnen; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol; 17 April, 1664, this grantee being deceased, the above land was granted to Isaac de Foreest, who had previously purchased the same from Jan Crynnen (New Jersey).
Patent. Gysbert Lubbertsen; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Hendrick Jansen van Schalckwyck; 25 morgens of land across the North river, between Gemoenepae and the Kil van Kol (New Jersey).
Patent. Reyck Leydecker; 25 morgens of land in Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. Roelof Jansen, butcher; 25 morgens of land at Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. Jan Swaen; 25 morgens of land at Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. Ensign Dirck Smith; 54 morgens of land at Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. Adriaen Jansen from Leyden; lot in Beverwyck, north of the highway, on condition that the house to be erected thereon be not an ordinary tippling house, but an inn for travelers (Albany).
Patent. Peter Stoutenburch ; 6 morgens 240 rods of land, being a little valley adjoining Burger Jorissen kil, on Long Island.
Patent. Abraham Clock; lot near the Strand adjoining Richard Smith, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Cornelis van der Donck; 50 morgens of land called by the Indians Muscoote, on the north side of Manhattan Island, being a flatt entirely surrounded by a little kil coming out of divers swamps.
Patent. Andries Hudde; lot No. 15 near Fort Casimir, on the South river of New Netherland (New Castle, Del.).
Patent. Alexander Boeyer; 24 morgens of land north of Fort Casimir, on the hook between the first and second valley, on the South river (New Castle, Del.).
Patent. Isaac Foreest; 27 morgens of land in Midwout, Long Island (Flatbush).
Patent. Nicasius de Sille; 126 morgens of land, in Mespat, Long Island, adjoining Francis Douthy's land or kil, together with a little island on the west side of the newly begun village of Aernhem and the valley thereunto belonging (Bushwick).
Patent. Thomas Broen; plantation on the South river, below Fort Casimir containing 2,046 rods (New Castle, Del.).
Patent. Peter Rudolf; lot in the Sheep pasture, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Nicolaes Backer; lot in New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jochem Gerritsen Cock; 1 morgen of land in the village of Breuckelen, Long Island, on the highway, west of the burying ground.
Patent to Hans Dreeper
Patent of Samuel Edsall
Patent. Isaac Kip; lot in the Sheep pasture, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jacob Kip; lot on the Sheep pasture, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jacob Wolphertsen Couwenhoven; lot with the house thereon standing, called the Old Church, situate on the strand of the East river, New Amsterdam, the premises having been purchased by him at public auction on the 8th April last; 16 April, 1664, Isaac Foreest having covered the lot with a mansion which is " an ornament to the city," applied for and obtained a grant of the lane adjoining, to build a woodshed, &c.
Patent. Jan Catjou; 25 morgens land in Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. Hendrick Jansen van Ieveren; 25 morgens of land on Long Island, beyond Hellgate, originally laid out for Juriaen Fradell, and by him sold to the present patentee (Newtown).
Patent. Jacob de Hinse; two lots by Fort Casimir, on the South river.
Patent. Jean Picolet; 3 morgens, 85 rods of land south of Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Philip Jansen Ringo; lot below Fort Casimir, South river (Delaware).
Patent. Constantinus Groenenburgh; lot below Fort Casimir, South river (Delaware).
Patent. Hans Albertsen from Brunswick; lot by Fort Casimir, the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Hendrick Jansen the boor; lot between Samuel Edsal, hatter, and the Old Church, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jan Hendricksen, from Struckausen; lot by Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Christoffel Davids; 36 morgens land at the Esopus, about a (Dutch) mile inland from the North river, on the west side of the Great kill opposite Thomas Chambers's land, and running S. W. to a little binnewater (pond) on the border of a valley which divides this land from that of Johan de Hulter, dec'd (Kingston).
Patent. Roelof de Haes's widow; plantation near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Roelof de Haes's widow; lot by Fort Casimir, on the South river, for house and garden.
Patent. Peter Jansen; Winckelhoeck, containing 25 morgens of land at Mespat's kil, on Long Island, between Richard Brudenell and Richard Colfax.
Patent to Nicolaes Bernard
Patent. Luycas Dircksen; lot near Fort Casimir on the South (Delaware).
Patent. Johanna de Laet; 500 morgens of land at the Esopus, bounding north on the land of Thomas Chambers and Christoffel Davids, where a great kil forms the division line, and is again divided at the north by a little creek, from the land where Juriaen van Westphalen at present lives.
Patent. Ryer Lammersen Mol.; lot near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Claes Pietersen; lot near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Peter Hermens; plantation below Fort Casimir, on the South river, containing 2,023 rods (Delaware).
Patent. Peter Harmense; lot near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. Peter Louwerense; plantation near Fort Casimir, on the South river, containing 2,038 rods.
Patent. Reynier Dominicus; lot by Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware). [Dated February 30th.]
Patent. Peter Ebel; 4 morgens of land near Fort Casimir on the South river (Delaware). [Dated February 30th.]
Patent. Cornelis Steenwyck; lot near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware). [Dated February 30th.]
Patent. Jan Gerritsen; lot near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware). [Dated February 30th.]
Patent. Jacob Crabbe; 16 morgens 250 rods of land below Fort Casimir, on the South river, running to the Steenbacker's hook (Delaware). [Dated February 30th.]
Patent. Sander Leendertsen; lot at Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Patent. William Tailler; lot at Fort Casimir, on the South river, in the first range along the strand (New Castle, Del.).
Patent to Margrietge Provoost
Patent. Cornelis Theunissen; 25 morgens of land at Amesfoort, on Long Island, on condition the farm be fenced within one year (Flattlands).
Patent. Jan Deckhoff; lot at Fort Casimir, on the South river (New Castle, Del).
Patent. Jan Andriessen; lot at Fort Casimir, on the South river (New Castle, Del.).
Patent. Jans Gaggen; 40 morgens of land on the first hook above Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Partial copy of HH2:86, patent of Jans Gaggen for land on the South river.
Patent. Christiaen Barentsen, carpenter; lot by the Land Gate, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Hans Jongh and Daniel Stiger; lot near the Ferry, Long Island (Brooklyn).
Patent to Jacques Corteljou
Patent. Inhabitants of New Utrecht; 130 morgens of valley, situate on Long Island, at the East hook of the bay of the North river, opposite Coney Island, bounding with the west end on the land of Anthony Jansen from Salee northeast on the kil where the Gravesend mill stands, east, southeast and south abutting on said kil, southwest on the bay of the North river.
Patent. Peter Lourensen; lot near Fort Casimir, now called New Amstel (New Castle, Del.).
Patent. Claes Hendricksen; lot in Beverwyck (Albany).
Patent. Nicasius de Sille; lot on the water, adjoining Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Fredrick Philipsen; lot on the Marketfield, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jan Hendricksen Steelman; 34 morgens, 563 rods of land, heretofore the bouwery of Mr. F. Douthy, at Mespat, Long Island.
Patent. Jeremias van Renselaer; lot at Fort Orange (Albany).
Patent. Sander Leendertsen Glen; lot at Fort Orange, west of the preceding lot (Albany).
Patent. Philip Pietersen Schuyler; an orchard lot at Fort Orange, south of Mr. van Renselaer's lot above mentioned (Albany).
Patent. Heirs of Bruyn Barentsen; lot on the highway, between the churchyard (burying ground) and Albert in the bay, in the village of Breuckelen.
Patent. Peter Meersen; lot at Fort Orange, west of the wagon road (Albany).
Patent. Thomas Chambers; lot at Fort Orange (Albany).
Patent. Jan Jansen van Langedyck; lot at New Amsterdam.
Patent. Peter Jacobsen; lot at the first kil in Fort Orange (Albany).
Patent. Volckert Jansen and Jan Thomassen; meadow between the river and highway, across the Beaver kil, at Fort Orange (Albany).
Patent. Jan Andriessen; lot at Fort Orange, over the Beaver kil (Albany).
Patent. Arent van Curler; piece of land near Fort Orange along the Binne wech (Albany).
Patent. Govert Loockermans, Cornelis van Ruyven and Jacobus Backer; tract of land at Martin Gerritsen's bay, called in the Indian language, Matinne Coneq, alias Hog's neck or Hog island, being at high water an island, as the same was purchased in the year 1650 by said Loockermans from the natives (Long Island).
Patent. Gustavus Daniels; lot in Midwout, Long Island, on the south side of the mill-house where Solomon Abbe's widow dwells (Flatbush).
Patent. Cornelis van Nes; 50 morgens of land near the village of Amesfoort, Long Island, adjoining Wolphert Gerritsen (van Couwenhoven) (Flatlands).
Patent. Peter Hartgers; lot at Beverwyck, Fort Orange, south of the esplanade (Albany).
Patent. Peter Hartgers; lot at Beyerwyck (Albany).
Patent. Jan Davith; lot at Beverwyck, on the esplanade, east of the road (Albany).
Patent. Peter Mees; lot at Beverwyck, east of the road, with a garden lot on the 3d kill east of Albert, the wheelwright, north of the wagon road (Albany).
Patent. Andries Andriesz; lot on west side of Smith street, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Albert Cornelisse; lot in New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jan Martensen; 22 morgens, 182 rods of land by the village of Amesfoort, on Long Island (Flatlands).
Patent. Peter Meyer; tract of land on the South river near Fort Altona (Wilmington, Del.).
Patent. Elcke, widow of Albert Jansen, carpenter; lot west of Smith street, north of Garden street, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jan Martin; lot at the Ferry, on the east side of the East river, Long Island (Brooklyn).
Patent. Roelof Martensen; 23 morgens, 75 rods of land by the village of Amesfoort, Long Island (Flattlands).
Patent. Jan van Aecken; lot at Beverwyck (Albany).
Patent. Jan Tomassen; 2 lots at Beverwyck (Albany).
Patent. Andries Herpertsen and Rutger Jacobsen; a small island in the North river, about 2 (Dutch) miles below Fort Orange, nearly opposite Bethlehem, called in the Indian tongue Packonakellick, alias Mahicanders island; on condition that the grantees shall surrender the same, if, on adjustment of the bounds of Renselaerswyck, it should be found within that colonie.
Patent. Peter Andriessen, chimney sweeper; lot on the south side of the Wall, called The Cingel, New Amsterdam (Wall-st., N. Y.).
Patent. Paulus Jansen; land on the South river, near fort Altona (Wilmington, Del.).
Patent. Jacob van der Veer; lot near fort Altona (Wilmington, Del.).
Patent. Adriaen van Laer; lot in New Amsterdam.
Patent. Jacob Kip; lot in the Sheep pasture, New Amsterdam, adjoining the deacons' lot.
Patent. Elbert Elbertsen (Stoothof); 20 morgens, 200 rods of land on Baes Jeuriaens' Hook, Amesfoort, Long Island (Flattlands).
Patent. John West; 21 morgens, 200 rods upland, and about 5 morgens of valley at Mespath, W. N. W., of Robert Jackson, a wagon road being between them, E. S. E. of Samuel Too (L. I.).
"Here Follows the 9 Grants of Gover. Stuyvesant"
Patent. Jan Pietersen Slot; 8 morgens of land at Van Cuelen's Hook, and a point in the Great Valley, situate opposite No. 5, with house and garden lot, at Haerlem, island of Manhattan.
Patent. Claes Claesen; 24 morgens of upland, 3 morgens, 160 rods of valley, numbered 11, at New Utrecht, Long Island.
Patent. Nicolaes Meyer; sundry parcels of land on Manhattan Island: 1. On Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter's) land, about 13 morgens, 200 rods; 2. On Montagne's land, 12 morgens, 360 rods; 3. On Van Cuelen's Hook, 6 morgens, with two pieces of valley numbered 3, on the mainland beyond the spring, with south part of Stony island, containing in all 6 morgens, and a double lot (Haerlem, N. Y.).
Patent. Cornelis van Ruyven, secretary and receiver-general; 25 morgens of land; with part of the first valley being No. 16, 2 morgens; part of the eighth, being No. 7, 3 morgens; piece of flat land No. 11, 2 morgens 300 rods, all in the town of Midwout, Long Island (Flatbush).
Patent. Gerrit Snediger; 27 morgens 240 rods of land, on the west side of the road north of the church land, and about 7 1/2 morgens of valley, in Midwout, Long Island (Flatbush).
Patent. Adrian Huybertsen; 24 morgens of land at Mespat, Long Island, on the kil where Burger Jorissen's mill stands.
Patent. Martin Cregier; lot on the west side of the Great Highway, New Amsterdam, in place of a lot granted him 18 May, 1643, and surrendered.
Patent. Ide Cornelissen van Vorst; lot at Ahasimus, southwest of the wagon road (New Jersey).
Patent. Ide Cornelissen van Vorst; lot situate on Schreyer's hook (which is a triangle), and adjoining the director-general's garden, New Amsterdam.
Patent. Philip Pietersen Schuyler; 2 lots in Beverwyck, on the highway, originally granted 25th Oct., 1653 (Albany).
Patent. William Beeckman, schepen; lot beyond the Fresh water, where his house now stands, Manhattan Island.
Patent. Barent Jansen van Swol; lot near Fort Casimir, on the South river (Delaware).
Order allowing Elizabethtown, Newark, Woodbridge and Piscattaway, New Jersey, to send delegates to the Dutch commanders, to surrender their towns.
Order to the village of Bergen, &c., to send delegates also.
Order to the villages of Middletowne and Shrewsbury, to send delegates also.
Release of the authorities of the city of New Orange (late New York) from their oath to the English government.
Summons to the English towns on Long island, and to Westchester, to send delegates to New Orange.
Minute of the submission of the Dutch towns on Long Island, and of the people of Staten Island.
Orders to the burghers of New Orange, to send delegates to confer with the Dutch commanders.
Commission. Messrs. Steenwyck and five others, to be delegates, and to confer accordingly.
Order for the nomination of burgomasters and schepens, for the city of New Orange.
Nomination of burgomasters and schepens.
Oath of office of the municipal authorities.
Proclamation altering the form of government of the city of New Orange.
Privileges granted to the several towns in New Jersey.
Appointment of magistrates for Brooklyn and adjoining towns on the west end of Long Island.
Proclamation seizing all property belonging to the English or French within the province of New Netherland, and particularly that of Thomas de Laval.
Appointment of magistrates for Bergen, N. J.
Order to the inhabitants of Elizabethtown and five neighboring towns in New Jersey to nominate magistrates.
Minute of the qualifying of the magistrates of divers towns; submission of East and Westchester, with extent of the jurisdiction of their courts.
Petition presented by delegates of Oysterbay, with order granting the same.
Appointment of magistrates for Elizabethtown, Woodbridge, Shrewsbury and Newark (N. J.) and Mamaroneck.
Oath of office.
Petition. Delegates from the five English towns on Long Island, east of Oysterbay, with the privileges they demand and their submission.
Answer of the Dutch authorities to the above petition.
Letter. Governor and general assembly of the colony of Connecticut to the Dutch authorities at New Orange, inquiring what are their further intentions.
Letter. Commander and council of war in answer to the above.
Order to the towns on the east end of Long Island to nominate magistrates; appointment of magistrates for Staten Island.
Minute of the submission of the proprietors of Shelter and Gardiner's Islands.
Appointment of magistrates for Piscattaway (N. J.).
Order for the settlement of the late gov. Lovelace's accounts.
Grant of Shelter Island to Nathaniel Silvester.
Order for the administration of the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the Dutch and English towns on the west end of Long Island, with form of the oath.
Patent to Nathaniel Silvester for Shelter Island.
Appointment of magistrates for East and Westchester.
Appointment of magistrates for Flushing and adjoining English towns on Long Island.
Order on a petition from Esopus for the government of that district.
Petition for privileges from Fort Orange (Albany).
Commission. Schout and secretary of Achter Col.
Census of Brooklyn and other towns on the west end of Long Island.
Order on a petition of Johanna de Laet, directing Jeremias van Rensselaer to render an account of his administration of the colonie of Renselaerwyck.
Order continuing to the colonie of Renselaerwyck, its ancient privileges for one year.
Appointment of militia officers for the town of Bergen.
Order for administering the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the towns in Achter Col (New Jersey).
Petition. Schout, burgomasters and schepens, of New Orange, praying that two ships of war may remain during the winter for the protection of the country.
Answer granting said request.
Appointment of magistrates for the towns on the east end of Long Island.
Letter. Commander, &c., to the people at the east end of Long Island, consenting to certain modifications of the oath of fidelity, with the oath as amended.
Confiscation of a ketch lying sunk in Westchester creek.
Orders respecting New Jersey and Harlem.
Order for the departure of ex-governor Lovelace.
Proclamation against the sojourn of strangers, within the city of New Orange.
Privileges granted to the inhabitants of the South river (Delaware); jurisdiction of the several courts there.
Hue and cry for the arrest of Daniel Lane, who broke jail.
Renewal of the peace with the Hackensack Indians.
Fine imposed on John Singletary of New Jersey.
Fine imposed upon Robert van Quelen.
Census of the several towns at Achter Col.
Names of the militia officers of said towns.
Minute of the departure of Mohawk chiefs from New Orange.
Appointment of magistrates for Schanegtade.
Commission. Anthony Colve to be governor of New Netherland.
Commission. Cornelis Steenwyck, to be member of the council.
Oath of office taken by councillor Steenwyck.
Commission. Cornelis Ewoutse, to be master gunner, &c.
Proclamation confiscating all property in New Netherland, belonging to the kings of France and England, or their subjects.
Bond of commander Benckes, pledging his superiors to pay all expenses incurred by the Surinam and Zeehondt.
Commission. Nicholas Bayard, to be secretary of the province.
Commission. Nicholas Bayard, to be receiver-general.
Order fixing Nicholas Bayard's salary.
Commission. Peter Alrigs, to be schout and commandant at the South river.
Oath of office taken by said Alrigs.
Order to administer the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the South river.
Commission. Walter Wharton, to be land surveyor at the South river.
Oath of office taken by Mr. Wharton.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the magistrates of Hempstead, censuring them for not arresting a stranger who had endeavored to create disaffection.
Order for delinquents at Hempstead, to take the oath of allegiance.
Grant of the free exercise of their religious worship, to the Lutherans at Willemstadt (Albany).
Instructions for Andries Draeyer, commandant and schout at Willemstadt (Albany).
Order to Martin Cregier, to furnish supplies to commander Draeyer.
Instructions for the schout and commandant of the South river.
Permit to Lewis Morris to come into New Netherland; order to the magistrates at Nevesings, to send intelligence of approaching vessels; order for a new election of magistrates at Shrewsbury.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the towns on Long Island, east of Oysterbay, with instructions for their government.
Commission. Captain Knyff and others, to administer the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the towns on the east end of Long Island.
Instructions for the schout and magistrates of Brooklyn, and adjoining towns on the west end of Long island.
Minute, that like instructions have been sent to the other towns on Long island; to the South river; Esopus, and the towns in New Jersey.
Order to sell major Kingsland's plantation and stock at Achter Col.
Orders for Jan Sol, major of the garrison at fort William Henrick.
Orders extracted from the articles of war.
Instructions for the commissary.
Complaint by the inhabitants of Fordham against John Archer and his surrender of the government of that town.
Order to the inhabitants of Fordham to send a nomination for magistrates.
Appointment of magistrates and militia officers for Swaenenburgh (Kingston), Marbletown and Hurley, with an order that a nomination for schout be made and sent to the governor.
Appointment of magistrates for Willemstadt and Renselaerswyck.
Letter. Gov. Colve to Hempstead, excusing those inhabitants who have not taken the oath of allegiance, and giving further orders for that purpose.
Letter. Gov. Colve to William Lawrence and Charles Bridges, directing them to publish the order confiscating all the property of all subjects of the King of England; also, to arrest all seditious persons.
Oath of office of William LaMontagne, secretary to the court at the Esopus; order of Peter Bilyou, schout of Staten island, to report the arrival of vessels inside of Sandy hook.
Minute of the attendance of the burgomasters of New Orange on the gov. council; houses, &c., under the walls of the fort to be demolished.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the magistrates of Swaenenburgh, directing the sale of horses belonging to English subjects.
Minute of arrangements entered into with the proprietors of houses near the fort, for the removal thereof.
Appointment of assessors to value the above houses ordered to be pulled down.
Order allowing Lewis Morris to have the guardianship of his deceased brother's orphan child.
Order on a petition from Oysterbay, explaining and confirming their privileges.
Banishment of Thomas Hunt, of Westchester, out of the province.
Order to schout Jacob Strycker to call on the several constables within his district to account for, and pay in the balance of the public taxes.
Letter. Gov. Colve to schout Ogden on Indian matters; seizure of the property belonging to capt. Carterett, late gov. of New Jersey, &c.
Proclamation ordering the demolition of houses, &c., adjoining fort Willem Hendrick, and imposing a duty on certain goods to pay an indemnity to the proprietors of said property.
Valuation of the houses, &c., ordered to be demolished, and of the lots given in stead.
Order granting Lewis Morris the plantation of his deceased brother Richard, for the benefit of the latter's orphan child.
Appointment of clerk and magistrates for Fordham.
Permit to Walter Webly to remain within this government on taking the oath of allegiance.
Report of capt. Knyff and the other commissioners sent to administer the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the towns on Long island, east of Oysterbay.
Answer of the town of Southampton, refusing to swear allegiance to the Dutch government.
Reasons why the major part of the town of Southold refuse to come under the Dutch.
Letter. Court of Easthampton to the Dutch commissioners, requesting to be left to be regulated by their former laws and the resident magistrates.
Letter. Recorder and constable complaining of those of Southampton for having opened their letter to the Dutch commissioners.
Letter. Town of Seatalcott to the commissioners, excusing themselves for not complying with their request; with resolution of the town.
Letter. Magistrates to gov. Colve, praying to be excused from taking the oath of allegiance for one year, and to be allowed to remain neutral; yet submitting to the Dutch government, and asking for the appointment of additional magistrates.
Resolution of the governor and council on the above report.
Minute of the appearance of the magistrates of the towns on the west end of Long island, before the council; loyalty of the people there to the government.
Council minute. Approval of some ordinances of the town of Bergen; orders on petitions for lands; Harlem; Esopus.
Appointment of Isaac Grevenraet, to be schout at Esopus; arrests for sedition; confiscation of furs belonging to Thomas Willett.
Resolution to send a second embassy to the towns on the east end of Long island.
Commission. Capt. Knyff and ensign Vos, to administer the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the eastern towns on Long Island.
Appointment of militia officers for the towns of Midwout, Amesfoort, Breuckelen, Utrecht, Bushwyck and Gravesend.
Orders on a petition for the better government of the Esopus.
Council minutes. Mitigation of the seizure of Mr. Willet's beavers; appointment of curators of the late Nicolas Davis' estate.
Appointment of commissioners to take charge of the estate of capt. John Manning, and to pay debts due by him.
Report of the submission of Huntington and Seatalcott, and of the appointment of magistrates there.
Commission. Councillor Cornelis Steenwyck, capt. Charles Epestyn, and lieut. Charles Quirynsen, to visit the towns of Easthampton, Southold and Southampton, and administer the oath of allegiance.
Instructions for said commissioners.
Commission. Isaac Grevenraet, to be schout at Esopus.
Oath to be administered to the magistrates and militia officers at Esopus.
Appointment. Balthazar Bayard, to be commissioner on the part of the government, to regulate in conjunction with the guardians of Richard Morris' son, said Morris' estate, sell personal property and pay debts.
Commission. Olof Stevese van Cortlandt, Gelyn Verplancke and Gabriel Minvielle, to settle the estate of the late gov. Lovelace.
Appointment of Lodewyck Cobbes, to be notary public at Willemstadt.
Letter. General court of Connecticut to governor Colve, remonstrating against his proceedings on the east end of Long Island, and threatening to deal with his headquarters.
Letter. Gov. Colve to gov. Winthrop; cannot believe that such an impertinent and absurd letter came from the gov. and general court; incloses copy and awaits his answer.
Permit to Madame Corlear, to trade with the Indians at Schenectady; order respecting a negro claimed by Mrs. Teller.
Instructions for the schout and magistrates of Willemstadt and Renselaerswyck.
Report of the commissioners sent to the east end of Long Island (with) journal of their voyage and proceedings.
Proclamation for a day of Humiliation and Thanksgiving.
The same in English.
Order to capt. Ewoutsen to proceed to Nantucket and endeavor to save a small Dutch craft there.
Warrant to Mr. John Hoit, magistrate of Eastchester, not to suffer any person to travel through said town to or from New England, without a pass from those in authority.
Council minutes. Order in the case of the widow Lattine of Hempstead; the authorities at Willemstadt to put a stop to all correspondence with the Jesuits and Frenchmen from Canada; arrears of taxes in the towns on the west end of Long Island; appointment of a magistrate for New Utrecht; order to seize capt. Carr's estate on the Delaware.
Council minutes. Order in the case of the widow Lattine of Hempstead; the authorities at Willemstadt to put a stop to all correspondence with the Jesuits and Frenchmen from Canada; arrears of taxes in the towns on the west end of Long island; appointment of a magistrate for New Utrechtl order to seize capt. Carr's estate on the Delaware.
Letter. Gov. Winthrop to gov. Colve; avows the genuineness of the letter of the gen. court of the 21st inst., which he commends to his consideration.
Letter. Gov. Colve to gov. Winthrop and the gen. court of Connecticut, vindicating his course at the east end of Long Island, and censuring those of Connecticut for their interference there, &c.
Order to the magistrates of Seatalcot to seize the estate of Daniel Lane, accused of incest.
Order defining the jurisdiction of the magistrates of Huntington and Seatalcot.
Council minutes. Permission to Thomas Hunt, Jr., to reside within the province on taking the oath of allegiance; order to commander Draeyer to break off all correspondence with the Jesuit from Canada; report of capt. Ewoutsen that the Dutch vessel at Nantucket has been taken to Boston; reprisals.
Examination of the captains of the New England ketches brought in by captain Ewoutsen.
Resolution to detain said vessels and cargoes.
Leter. Gov. Colve to gov. Levereth, informing him that he has released the captains and crews of the above vessels and sent them to Rhode Island free of expense.
Appointment of magistrates for the Whorekill.
Order on a petition of Lewis Morris, permitting him to bring to New Orange property belonging to Richard Morris's child.
Order confiscating the four New England ketches lately brought in by capt. Ewoutsen.
Order referring to commissioners a difference between Jan Jansen Veryn and the town of New Utrecht.
Sentence pronounce on Francis Beado, for threatening to burn the village of Fordham, &c., to be branded and banished.
Proclamation ordering all strangers to depart the province, and interdicting all correspondence with N. England.
Letter. Gov. and council of Massachusetts to gov. Colve, demanding release of the ketches captured by capt. Ewoutsen.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the gov., &c., of Massachusetts, in answer to the above; justifies his proceedings.
Order to the magistrates of Seatalcot to allow the wife of Daniel Lane half of his estate for her support.
Commission. William Knyff to be fiscal of New Netherland.
Divers orders in view of a threatened attack on the province from New England.
Names of the militia officers of New Orange and their oath.
Letter. Gov. Colve to schout William Lawrence, of Flushing, enjoining on him and the people of his district to be true and faithful to their allegiance.
Orders to administer oath of allegiance to the people of Staten island; admitting Allard Anthony to be notary public and attorney in all the courts.
Order forbidding the export of provisions and other articles.
Commission. Cornelis Steenwyck to be captain, N. Bayard lieutenant, and Gabriel Minviele ensign, of the burgher corps of New Orange.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the schout, magistrates, &c., of Bergen, encouraging them in their allegiance.
Council minute. All persons, no matter what their religious persuasion, are bound to contribute to the support of the precentor and schoolmaster.
Order furloughing one-third of each of the militia companies that came to New Orange.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the schout, magistrates, &c., of Harlem and Fordham, enjoining them to be faithful to their allegiance.
Order for the preservation and security of New Orange.
Commission. Jacobus van de Water to be town major of New Orange.
Commission. Francis de Bruyn to be auctioneer for the five Dutch towns on Long Island.
Letter. Gov. Colve to the magistrates of Schenectady, censuring them for want of respect to the court of Willemstadt, &c.
Commission. Martin Cregier, jr., to settle the estate of Thomas de Laval at Willemstadt.
Order to schout Ogden to send some pieces of ordnance to New Orange.
Instructions for the officers of militia at the Esopus.
Commission. Martin Vonck to be captain of the Hope.
Instructions for captain Vonck.
Oath of office of Allard Anthony as notary public and attorney.
Instructions for town major Van de Water.
Proclamation sent to the South river on an invasion of those parts from Maryland.
Instructions for the schout, burgomasters and schepens of the city of New Orange.
Proceedings of gov. Colve towards the burgomasters of New Orange, on their declining to allow schout Knyff to preside in their court.
Submission of said burgomasters.
Order in the suit of Richard Smith vs. the town of Huntington.
Appointment of commissioners to investigate charges against the sheriff of Staten island.
Minute of the appearance of certain Indian sachems of New Jersey before the council.
Order for the punishment of a refractory seaman.
Order prohibiting the sale of strong liquors to soldiers and sailors in the public service.
Order on a petition of the schout of Achter Col for the ratification of certain ordinances, &c.
Court minutes. Order in the case of the fiscal agst. Van Deventer, for insulting his superior officer.
Further court minutes.
Order referring the case of Richard Smith agst. the town of Huntington to arbitrators.
Commission. Assessors to make a return of all estates in New Orange over 1,000 guilders.
Order for the nomination of additional magistrates for Staten Island.
Warrant for the arrest of Ralph Doxy and Mary Lintsch, of Newtown (L. I.), who are living together without being married.
Appointment of Gideon Marlet and Nathan Whiteman to be additional magistrates for Staten Island.
Writ of appeal from a judgment of the court of New Orange in the case of the fiscal agst. Van Deventer.
Court minutes.
Order on an application of Robert Coo, of Rustdorp (Jamaica), L. I., for license to marry Jane, widow of Edward Rause; certainty of said Rause's death to be established.
Order making further provision for a correct assessment of the real estate in New Orange.
Ordinance. For the exclusive use of Amsterdam weights and measures.
Court minutes. Order in the matter of the estate of the late Isaac Bedloo.
Order authorizing Nicholas Bayard, vendue master, to sue for his fees.
Order postponing the case of Smith agst. the town of Huntington, until May.
Order continuing the case of the fiscal agst. Doxy.
Commission. Dirck van Clyff, Walter Webly and Balthazar Bayard, to settle the estate of the late Richard Morris.
Pass for the ketch Welvaert, to sail to Surinam.
Court minutes. Judgment against Van Deventer for affronting his superior officer, fined 25 beaver skins; judgment against Ralph Doxy, his marriage pronounced void, as it was solemnized by Jacobus Fabricius, who had no power to act, ordered to be remarried; judgment against Fabricius, for having married the above parties; suspended for 12 months from the exercise of his clerical functions; said Fabricius further fined for having committed an assult on one Maretie Jurians.
Order further extending the time fixed for the departure of Thomas Lovelace from the province.
Orders allowing Bartholomew Applegadt & Co., to purchase lands at Middletown (N. J.) from the Indians; granting Paul Regrenie 50 morgens of land on Staten Island; commanding Roger Townsen and the town of Westchester, to appear before the appointed arbitrators; regulating the sailing of sloops to the Esopus.
Order to the militia of the Dutch towns adjoining New Orange, to appear armed at that city on the first notice.
Order forbidding citizens of New Orange to pass the night out of that city without leave.
Order for a forced loan to defray the expenses incurred for the repair of the fort at New Orange.
Return of estates in New Orange, exceeding in value the sum of 1,000 guilders.
Order to the Dutch towns to send delegates to New Orange, to confer with the governor.
Appointment of Francis Bloodgood, to be chief officer of the Dutch inhabitants of Flushing, Heemstede, Rustdorp and Middleburgh, &c.
Commission. Jacobus van de Water, to be receiver of moneys advanced for completing the fortification of New Orange.
Minute of the meeting of the delegates from the several Dutch towns, with their names.
Order to provide boats to convey the out people to New Orange, on the approach of the enemy.
Order respecting vessels in port.
Court minutes. Francis Rombouts and Gelyn Verplanck, fined for holding correspondence with New Englanders; Peter Poulsen sentenced for assaulting people in the public street.
Order. Divorce granted to Catherine Lane, if her husband do not appear in 6 months.
Ordinance. Against the running at large of hogs, horses and cows in New Orange.
Sentence of Samuel Forman of Oysterbay, for disturbing public worship in the church at New Orange; to be publicly whipped and then banished.
Order refusing Jacobus Fabricius, a Lutheran minister, permission to baptize.
Ordinance. Against shooting or catching hogs in the woods on Manhattan Island, without a permit.
Caveat against granting Thomas Lovelace certain land near Staten Island.
Caveat against granting certain lands (in New Jersey), to Batholomew Applegate & Co.
Order approving an ordinance of the town of Middletown (N. J.), against people quitting that place without notice.
Minute of the hearing of a claim lodged by some Indians to Secaucus (N. J.).
Order to pay for materials furnished for the repairs of Fort Willem Hendrick.
Points submitted by the magistrates of Willemstadt, and order thereupon.
Order to attach the estate and effects of John Archer, to answer a demand of Thomas Gibbs and John Curtis.
Order protecting Thomas Labertse, late constable of Brooklyn, from any claims against him in such capacity.
Sentence of Isaac Melyn to hard labor at the fort, for uttering seditious language.
Sentence of banishment against John Sharp, for fomenting mutiny.
Order confiscating all property in New Netherland, belonging to inhabitants of New England, Virginia, and Maryland.
Mortgage of sundry pieces of cannon for the re-payment of money borrowed by the government.
Letter. Gov. Colve to Johan Doncker, governor of Curaçao; rumors of peace.
Letter. N. Bayard to lieut. Drayer; peace concluded between Holland and England.
Order to pay moneys for repairs of the fortifications.
Order referring complaints of Richard Smith and Jeremy Wood, to the local tribunals.
Propositions of the Mohawk Indians to gov. Colve, and his answer.
Orders on various petitions from Aghter Col (New Jersey).
Minute of the capture of sundry New England vessels.
Order confiscating said vessels.
Judgment in a suit for possession of the public bouwery, at Ahsymus (N. J.).
Order to survey lots in New Orange, for divers persons.
Minute of the return and attendance of the Mohawk chiefs at the council; order to forward them home.
Divers orders on petitions of private persons; peace between Holland and England proclaimed in New England.
Order to levy by execution the 100th penny off all persons refusing to pay their share of the forced loan.
Order to settle the accounts of the late gov. Lovelace.
Order to regulate the accounts of Cornelis van Ruyven, who is about to return to Holland.
Court minutes. Prosecution for smuggling, &c.
Order for the payment of the salaries due the late rev. Johannes Megapolensis, deceased, and to rev. Samuel Megapolensis.
Order on a difference between the towns of Woodbrige and Piscattaway (N. J.).
Commission. John Lawrence, Richard Betts and James Hubbard, to be commissioners to settle certain differences between the above towns.
Court minutes. Writs of appeal issued.
Order for payment by the W. I. Company, of debts due individual creditors in New Netherland.
Order releasing from confiscation, property in New Netherland belonging to inhabitants of New England, Virginia and Maryland.
Order for the restoration to their owners, pursuant to the articles of the peace, of three New England vessels lately captured.
Court minutes.
Orders on sundry matters relating to New Jersey; order to the magistrates of Heemstede, to investigate certain charges against the marshall of that town.
Order on a petition of Abigail Messinger, wife of Richard Darlin, for divorce; consideration postponed 6 months.
Order confirming to the consistory, &c., of the Dutch Reformed religion, the church standing in Fort William Hendrick, New Orange.
Order to Messrs. Steenwyck, Bayard and Van de Water, to receive the account books of the W. I. Company.
Part of the rough draft of the journal of the commissioners' visit to the east end of Long Island (supra, p. 152).
Accounts against Peter Stoutenburgh and others.
Muster roll. Capt. Steenwyck's company.
Names of persons residing between the Fresh water and Harlem, and of negroes.
Names of persons who took the oath of allegiance at Harlem.
Commission. William Knyfe and lt. Krynsen to administer the oath of allegiance to the people of Westchester and Eastchester on the Mayne.
Names of the male inhabitants of West and Eastchester.
Declaration of allegiance signed by Quakers living at Westchester.
Names of persons who have taken the oath at Elizabethtown, Shrewsbury, Middletown, Piscattaway, Newworke, Woodbridge and Fordham (or Yonkers).
Oath of allegiance subscribed at Oysterbay, with names of the signers.
Letter. John Winthrop to Mr. Bryan, requesting a credit for Mrs. Mathias Nicolls to the amount of £40.
Order to Peter Harmsen to remove his house from the vicinity of the fort (New Orange).
Similar order to Peter de Riemer.
Commission. Samuel Willis and John Winthrop to repair to the east end of Long Island, and prevent the Dutch forces using any hostility towards the people there.
Petition. Gabriel Tomassen of Willemstadt, for permission to go to Boston for goods there belonging to him.
Caveat entered by the people of Westchester against granting a piece of land there to Roger Townsend.
Petition. Capt. John Berry, praying a revision of a judgment pronounced against him by the court of Bergen.
Minute of court of Bergen in the suit against John Berry, defendant, for taking away some hogs belonging to capt. Sandford; judgment 250 guilders and costs, with duplicate of the preceeding petition.
Petition. Peter Stoutenburgh and others, for payment of the indemnity to which they are entitled for the removal of their houses adjoining the fort.
Letter. Secretary Bayard to Isaac Greveraet, sheriff of Esopus; sends him four negroes, with directions to sell them for wheat, peas or beaver.
Certificate of surgeon Roelof Kierstede as to the cause of death of Hendrick, the wampum stringer.
Depositions of William Smith, George Tibbet and James Pinnet, of Fordham, proving the threats uttered by Francis Beado, to burn, kill, and destroy the Dutch (see supra, p. 172).
Deposition of William Osborn of Hempstead, as to the proceedings and conversations of Beado.
Complaint of ensign Voz against serg't Coenraet Janse, with the trial and sentence of the latter.
Reference of a case to schout William Laurence and Richard Cornwel, for examination, &c.
Some leaves of an account book with prices of various articles.
Minutes of court at Willemstadt (Albany), in a suit brought by Hendrick Roosenboom, city grave digger, to recover his fees from a man who had employed the grave digger of the Lutheran church, who is styled an interloper; judgment for plaintiff, 18 guilders.
List of creditors of the fortifications of New Orange.
Report of Jacob Leisler and Dirck van der Clyff, of amounts due workmen at the fort; that New Utrecht and Brooklyn only have paid their contributions. [Typewritten translation inserted in place of missing original.]
Petition. John Ogden, praying confirmation of certain ordinances enacted by the court of Achter Col.
Complaint of the fiscal against capt. Fleet and Walter Webly.
Same. Against Asser Levy.
Same. Against Jacob Leunen.
Condemnation of the sloop Dolphin, captured by commanders Evertze and Benckes in the bay of Virginia.
Petition. Schout and magistrates of Flushing.
Trial and sentence of two soldiers for fighting; one to run the gauntlet naked during the pleasure of the court martial; the other to set on the wooden horse with a 24lb. weight to each leg, whilst the former is running the gauntlet.
Trial of Ambrose Cæsar, a soldier, accused of disobeying his sergeant; sentence to run the gauntlet naked, and then to be re-admitted to the company with the colors overhead.
Order to the marshal to summon Dirck Jansen van Deventer before the gov. and council to answer a complaint of the fiscal.
Petition. Anna Vermont, for mitigation of the sentence of banishment pronounced against her husband.
Certificate signed by sundry citizens of New Orange, in favor apparently of the above person.
Complaint of the fiscal against Laurens van der Spigel.
Petition. Jacobus Fabricius, minister, praying forgiveness for having married a couple illegally; pleads ignorance of the law.
Mortgage by Samuel Edsall to Jacob Kipp and Peter Stoutenburgh, of Constable's hook (N. J.).
Petition. Precentor and grave digger of Willemstadt (Albany), to be maintained in the rights of his office.
Affidavit of David Govertsen in regard to the violent conduct of rev. Mr. Fabricius towards Maritie Juriaens in her own house.
Petition. George Cooke, for permission to go to Road Island.
Petition. Bartholomew Appelgate and others for leave to purchase from the Indians a tract of land two Dutch miles this side of the village of Middletown (N. J.), for the settlement of six or eight families there.
Petition. Elizabeth de Potter, widow of Isaac Bedloo, to be admitted as a preferred creditor of the late gov. Lovelace, &c.
Evidence that Jan Spigelaer sold rum on the public fast and prayer day.
Papers in the suit against said Spigelaer.
Letter. Matthias Nicolls to gov. Winthrop; rumors that some ships are designed to reduce New York; recommends that the United Colonies anticipate the expectations from Europe, in which there would be great honor.
Mortgage. John Catlin, attorney for Edward Ball, John Baltwin and Nathaniel Wheeler, of Newworke (N. J.), to Pieter Jacobse Marius, of a portion of their land at Achter Col, being part of Kingslant's plantation.
Complaint against Francis Rombouts for holding correspondence with the enemy.
Petition. Richard Smythe, praying redress in a suit against Jeremy Wood.
Petition. Catherine Lane for a divorce.
Minute of an order of the court held at Jamaica, that Susanna Hallet's husband shall pay her certain moneys.
Fragment of an affidavit setting forth that Samuel Forman, of Oysterbay, came to the city, where he lodged at the house of Anthony Jansen from Salee, and, by inspiration of Christ Jesus, intended to repair to the church during divine service, and exclaim, "O cry wath shall I cry, all flesh is grass, grass is the flower of the field, the flower fails and the grass withers, but the word of God obeids forever," &c.
Affidavit of Francis Charetier alias La Foreest, that he had settled with schout De Milt for a fine imposed on him for tapping.
Petition. Balthazar Bayard to be appointed commissary of exports and imports.
Letter. Nathaniel Denton to secretary Bayard, respecting the maintenance of the minister, to which Humphrey Underhill and William Crede refuse to contribute.
Declaration of Jonas Wood as to a conversation he had with gov. Lovelace last June respecting an order in a suit brought by Richard Smith, which the gov. denied had been authorized.
Complaint against John Sharpe for coming to New Orange and spreading reports of peace and the restoration of the city, &c.
Complaint against Isaac Melyn for the same.
Petition. Richard Smith for redress against a judgment of the court at Jamaica, L. I.
Answer of respondents in an appeal of John Gilman and [Daniel] Denton of Piscattaway agst. John Pike, Samuel Moor and Jonathan Dunham, att'ys for the town of Woodbridge.
Petition. Richard Pateshall, for liberty to send to Boston for a vessel and goods to trade here.
Petition. Richard Pateshall requesting certain favors in regard to his vessel.
Mortgage. Jacques Corteljou to Cornelis van Ruyven, of his bouwery, &c. at New Utrecht.
Petition. Anthony Jenkins, for permission to bring from Boston to N. Orange certain Barbadoes goods, such as rum, molasses, sugar and cotton.
Petition. Charles Hill of [New London], for permission to bring his vessel to New Orange with a cargo of wine, brandy and rum.
Complaint of the fiscal against Anthony de Milt for trespass.
Complaint of the fiscal against Francis Chartier, for aiding some Frenchmen to desert their masters.
Declaration of Marritgie Symens, wife of Jacob Barentsen, regarding the trespass committed by schout De Milt.
Declaration of Metjie Wessels as to the same affair.
Inventory of papers, &c., delivered in the case of Jacob Varrevanger agst. Cornelis Steenwyck.
Commission. Gulayne ver Planke, Stephanus van Cortlant, Dirck van Clyff and Peter de la Noy, to examine and settle the estate of the late gov. Lovelace.
Further complaint of the fiscal agst. Francis Charretier.
Complaint against George Demis, for smuggling rum, &c., into Long Island.
Petition. Richard Smith, complaining of Joseph Smith, and praying redress.
Minute of the court of Marbletown, referring to the governor Jan Joosten's application for permission to reside on his land.
Decision of the court at Elizabethtown, in the case of the town of Piscattaway agst. the town of Woodbridge.
Petition. Richard Pateshall, for permission to send his vessel to Boston with freight.
Petition. Nework, Elizabethtown and Piscattaway, for a confirmation of their rights and possessions.
Grant to James, duke of York, of the province of New York and territories, thereon depending.
Petition. Town of Oysterbay for a certain tract of land adjoining that place.
Petition. Inhabitants of the town of Bergen protesting against certain agreement of their delegates, in regard to some disputed meadow land, and praying that the same be annulled.
Commission. Pieter Jacobsen Marius and Asser Levy, to settle the claims against John Manning.
Commission. Cornelis Steenwyck, Johannes van Brugh, Johannes de Peyster and Egidius Luyck, to value certain lots along the North river, and without the walls of New Orange.
Judgment of a court held at Elizabethtown, in Aghter Cull, in a case between the town of Piscattaway and the town of Woodbridge.
Declaration of Alexander Stultheer, respecting a passage way between Mr. Steenwyck and Mr. Varrevanger's houses.
Objections of the inhabitants of Gommoenepan, &c., against a decision of arbitrators, in respect to a piece of meadow in dispute between them and the town of Bergen.
Report of referees as to the value of the ground allotted to Peter Stoutenburgh, in exchange for what he lost near the fortifications of New Orange.
Nomination of burgomasters and schepens for New Orange, for the ensuing year.
Complaint of Richard Smith agst. Joseph Smith.
Nomination of magistrates for Hurley and Marbletown.
Nomination of magistrates for Swaenenburgh.
Mortgage. John Man to John Shakerly, of his plantation, house, barn, &c., at Jamaica, L. I.
Declaration of the governor and council of New Plymouth, accepting the proposal of Gov. Colve, mutually to release all vessels and property belonging to either colony, then under arrest.
Petition. James Grover, John Bowne and associates, for confirmation of their patent for the lands lying between Sandyhook and the Raritan kil, New Jersey.
Protest of the town of Huntington against the claim of Richard Smith.
Petition. Richard Smith for the confirmation of a decision of the commissioners appointed to determine his claim against the town of Huntington.
Complaint of the fiscal against —————— for having corresponded with the enemy.
Complaint of the fiscal against Thomas Wandel for having given entertainment to persons who had been banished the province.
Richard Smith, praying a termination of his suit against the town of Huntington.
Petition. Town of Huntington, praying for justice and protection against Richard Smith.
Petition. Richard Smith, praying that execution issue against the town of Huntington, agreeably to the judgment pronounced by the governor and council.
Protest. Town of Huntington against the above judgment.
Petition. Richard Smith, praying a disposition of a bill of costs he hath furnished in the above case.
Report of referees in the case of Gabry agst. Veryn.
Petition. Jan Jansen Veryn, praying a letter of protection during his attendance on the gov. and council in the above suit.
Petition. William Hallet, praying that his wife may be obliged to live with him agreeably to the decision of the referees, or in case of her refusal to comply, that he may be granted a divorce.
Complaint of the fiscal against James ———, sent from Flushing as a public disturber.
Complaint against Peter Paulusen, for assaulting Jacob Wolphertsen and others.
Answer of Anthony de Milt to the complaint of fiscal Knyff.
Petition. Peter Stoutenburgh, for a piece of land to be used as a kitchen garden.
Petition. Jacob Hendrickse Varvanger, attorney of Paulus Leendertse vander Grift, praying that Jacques Cortillyou may be obliged to appear before referees according to order.
Petition. Frederick Philips, complaining that the court at Willemstadt had taxed his father-in-law, Adolf Hardenbroeck, who is merely his agent, and as his (P.'s) estate is taxed in New Orange, prays that the tax in Willemstadt may be taken off.
Petition. Isaac Melyn, a native and burgher of New Orange, praying to be released from imprisonment.
Petition. Cornelis Steenwyck, praying a survey of his lot.
Petition. Jan Theunissen, Jan Gerritsen and Anthony Theunissen, praying a grant to each of 25 or 30 morgens of land on Staten Island.
Petition. C. V. Ruyven, praying the appointment of commissioners to examine his accounts.
Nomination of magistrates for the town of Bergen and dependencies.
Nomination of magistrates for Gravesend.
Certificate of the magistrates in favor of granting certain land on the west side of Staten Island to Henderick Rycken.
Survey of land on Staten Island for Roelof van der Linde, Jan Spieringh, Jan van der Linde, Hans Spieringh.
Receipt of John Safflin, of Boston, curator of the estate of Thomas Willet, dec'd, late of Swansy, in Plymouth colony, for a lot of peltries lately seized by the government and now released.
Petition. Children and heirs of Cornelis Melyn et al., relative to Staten Island (fragment).
Return of survey for Jacob Gerritse and Zeger Gerritse, of a tract of land on Staten Island.
Petition. Minister and elders of the Lutheran church at Willemstadt, to be allowed to bury their own dead (see supra, p. 296, 313).
Petition. Gerrit Janz Roos, butcher, to purchase a piece of ground in New Orange.
Return of survey for Jan Scholten, of a parcel of land on Staten Island, along the Kill van kol.
Letter. Gov. Andros to gov. Colve, "from on board the ship Diamond," demanding the transfer and surrender of the New Netherland, to the crown of Great Britain, pursuant to the late treaty.
Letter. Gov. Andros to gov. Colve, requesting that an early day be fixt for the surrender of New Orange.
Letter. Gov. Andros to gov. Colve, acknowleding receipt of certain proposals; expressing every wish to accommodate matters, and a desire to send a force ashore to receive the fort.
Letter. Gov. Andros to gov. Colve, declining to land in a private capacity, and urging the surrender, &c.
Balance sheet showing the amount received and expended on the fortifications of New Orange, with list of persons whose assessments remain unpaid.
Proposals sent by gov. Colve to gov. Andros, previous to the surrender.
Letter. Gov. Andros to gov. Colve, with answers to the above proposals, and thanking him for the present of three horses and a coach.
Commission. Capt. Philip Carteret and Mathias Nicolls, to receive from gov. Colve such stores as are to be delivered pursuant to the articles of peace, with letter to gov. Colve informing him thereof.
Letter. Gov. Colve to Isaac Greveraedt, schout of Swaenenbergh, directing him to deliver up that place to the English.
List of confiscated lands, houses and other effects, left here by the gov. of New Netherland at his departure.
List of articles presented by capt. Knyff to the Lutheran church.
Book which relates to removed houses and moneys contributed for strengthening the fortifications of New Orange.
Minute of the commissioners appointed to arrange for the removal of the buildings adjoining the fort.
Names of persons whose houses have been removed for the purpose of strengthening Fort Willem Hendrick, with estimates of damages.
Register of Dutch patents and deeds begun 29th November, 1673, and ending 3d November, 1674. [Cover sheet of all documents numbered 23:433.]
Patent. Gov. Colve to John Ogden, Jaspar Crane, Jacob Melyn, Samuel Hopkins, John Ward, Abraham Pierson, senior, and Stephen Freeman, for themselves, and the inhabitants of New Work (N. J.), of a plantation heretofore beloning to major Nathaniel Kingsland, of Barbadoes, in the Caribbees, being two-thirds of a neck of land at Achter Col, between the rivers Pessayack and Hackingsack, extending from the point opposite New Work, to the fall opposite Espatin, which land had been confiscated and sold by auction to the above parties, and the remaining third part to William Sandford of Achter Coll, aforesaid.
Bill of sale to Jan Hendricks Spinter, William Sandford, Cornelis van Bursum and Reinout Wiliamse, of a confiscated ketch.
Pass to Lourens Sachariassen, skipper of the ketch Welfare, for a voyage to Surinam.
Bill of sale to Dirck van Clyff, of the confiscated ketch Neptune.
Bill of sale to Cornelis Steenwyck and Nicholas Bayard, of the confiscated ship St. Michael.
Patent. Gertrude, widow of John Hubon; lot situate at the Ferry, Long Island.
Deed. Gisbert Elbertsen, to Jan Janse Slot; a tract of land at Mespath's kil, L. I., containing 13 morgens, with a lot on the south side of Burger Jorissen's house.
Deed. Maretie, widow of Govert Loockermans, Balthazar Bayard, Hans Kierstede with Johannes de Peyster and Oloff Stevensen van Cortland, guardians of Jacob Loockermans, heirs of said Govert Loockermans, to Roelof Martense Schenck, of a bouwery at Amesfoort, L. I., containing 200 acres; also one lot in the village aforesaid, two valley lots at Canuressingh, one lot on Vriesen hook, one lot on Varcken's hook, one lot on Bestevaer's island, two lots in the rear of the land in the Great Valley, with the buildings thereon.
Bill of sale to Jacobus van de Water and Stephen van Cortland of the confiscated sloop Dolphin.
Deed. Ephraim Herman, agent of his father Augustyn Herman, to the widow and curators of the estate of the late Nicholas Davids of Backstable, New England, of a tract of land in the bay opposite Staten Island, south of the Raritan kil, beginning at the first kil called Kehackanick, thence running north along the bay to the Raritan kil aforesaid, thence westward up to the great kil Wackonabeck, which runs southerly, as purchased by said Augustyn Herman from the Indians, 28 March, 1651, and patented to him by Philip Carteret, 16 Nov. 1666 (New Jersey).
Patent. Nicholas Bayard; confiscated lot on the High street, New Orange, formerly belonging to William [Pattison], at present living in Scotland.
Patent. Cornelis, husband of Sara van Borsum, for her services as Indian interpretress; lot on Manhattan Island about northwest of the Windmill, on the west side of the road, which runs to the Kalckhook.
Patent. Paulus Regrinar; 70 morgens of land on Staten Island, on the bay, about 1 Dutch mile from Gideon Marlet's point.
Patent. Peter Stoutenbergh; lot west of the Broadway, being No. 3, in the garden formerly belonging to the W. I. Company, New Orange.
Gerrit Janse Roos; lot No. 2 adjoining the above.
Patent. William van Vredenburgh; lot No. 1, adjoining the above.
Patent. George Cobbet; lot No. 4, adjoining the Lutheran congregation in the garden aforesaid.
Patent. Lutheran congregation; lot No. 5, in the garden aforesaid, between George Cobbet and the city wall, New Orange.
Patent. Peter de Riemer; confiscated house and lot heretofore belonging to the late gov. Francis Lovelace, cast of fort William Hendrick, New Orange.
Patent. Simon Barentse Blanck; lot in Brewer street, New Orange.
Patent. Peter Jansen Slodt; lot in Brewer street, New Orange, adjoining the above.
Patent. Jan Dirckse Meyer; lot in Bridge street, New Orange.
Patent. Andries Meyer; lot in Bridge street, New Orange.
Patent. Peter Janse Mesier; lot in Bridge street, east the Five houses, New Orange.
Patent. Ephraim Herman; lot in High street, east of the highway, New Orange.
Patent. Martin Janse Meyer; confiscated house and lot east of the Sheep Pasture, New Orange, heretofore the property of Thomas Delaval.
Patent. Lodewyck Post; confiscated house and lot on the East river, New Orange, formerly the property of William Pattison.
Patent. Peter Harmse; confiscated house and lot on the little corner of Smiths street, New Orange, formerly the property of William Pattison.
Patent. Jacobus van de Water; confiscated house and lot in Pearl street, New Orange, formerly the property of William Pattison, now residing in Scotland.
Gerrit Hendrickse, butcher; confiscated house and lot in Smiths street, New Orange, formerly the property of William Pattison, aforesaid.
Patent. Ephraim Herman; lot, garden and orchard in Smith's valley, without the city of New Orange.
Patent. Johannis van Brugh; valley on the west side of the North river, between two kills called Hoboocken and Wiehaacken, containing about 5 @ 6 morgens (New Jersey).
Patent. Obadiah Bruen, Samuel Kitchell, Michael Tamkins, John Brown, Rober Denison, and the other inhabitants of the town of New Worke at Achter Coll, all the lands belonging to said town bounded east by the bay, north by the Passayack River, south by the great kil or river called Weequahick, and running in the valley to the head of the Inboght, and thence to the foot of the high hill called Watching, being about 7 or 8 English miles from Passayackdorp, and from the hill aforesaid to the third kil in Passayack river, which kill is called Yantakah, &c. (New Jersey).
Patent. Martin Janse Meyer; lot, garden, and orchard in Smith's valley, without the city of Orange.
Patent. Consistory of New Orange; the use of the church standing in fort William Hendrick, which they have enjoyed hitherto up to the present time, for divine service.
Patent. Roelof van der Linde, Jan Spieringh, Jan van der Linde and Hans Spieringh; morgens on land on the northwest hook of Staten Island.
Patent. Peter Jansen Mesier; lot in Smith's valley, without the city of New Orange.
Patent. Peter Stoutenbergh; lot in New Orange, adjoining Dr. Henry Taylor's garden.
Patent. Jan Teunissen van Pelt; piece of land known as The Blackpoint, on the Kil van Col, Staten Island.
Patent. Martin Cregier, jun'r; confiscated house and lot adjoining the Lutheran church yard, formerly belonging to the English governor Francis Lovelace, New Orange.
Patent. Jacob Gerritsen and Seger Gerritsen; 72 morgens land, south of the Fresh kil on Staten Island.
Patent. Ephraim and Casparus Hermans, brothers; neck of land below New Amstel, on the South river, running in breadth along said river from Ariens kil to Appoquenemin kil, and inland to the head of Ariens kil, containing about 250 morgens, more or less.
Patent. Peter Jansen Statuis and his sons Jan and Peter Petersen of Gouwanis, with Jan Jansen; piece of land on the southwest side of Staten Island, bounded west by the kil and south by the bay.
Patent. Elizabeth Drisius; lot in New Orange, adjoining the widow Couwenhoven.
Patent. Jan Scholten; 30 morgens of land on the Kil van Col, Staten Island.
Patent. Gerrit Jansen Roos; lot in New Orange.
Declaration of Maritie Juriaens, regarding the violent conduct of rev. Mr. Fabricius aforesaid.
Mortgage by same to Gabriel Minviele of another portion of said plantation.
Deed. Jan Snediger to Michael Tadens; house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Jan Labatie to Jan Gillissen Verbrugge; house and lot next Oloff Stevensen van Cortland, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Ariaen Vincent to Symon Folckertsen; house and lot in New Amsterdam.
Deed. Abram Rycke to Jochem Beeckman; lot on the Heere Graft, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Wessel Everts to Coenraet Ten Eyck and Barent Myndersen; lot at the Crippel bush, Manhattan Island, east of Isaac Allerton (part of lot, p. 126, Book G. G.).
Deed. Loweris Cornelissen to Sander Leenderse; lot in Smith's valley, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Peter Wolphertsen (van Couwenhoven) to Peter Hartges; lot on the island of Manhattan.
Deed. Cornelis Diercksen Hooglant, ferrymaster, Brooklyn, to Cornelis de Potter; 2 morgens, 67 1/2 rods of land, with some buildings.
Deed. Claude Barbier and Anthony Jeroe to Jacob Steendam; tract of land, with buildings thereon, west side of Mespat's kill (Bushwick, L, I.), originally granted to Adam Mott (see Book G. G., p. 156).
Deed. Hendrick Gerritse to Jacob Strycker; lot on the west side of the Great Highway in the cross street running from the said Highway to the shore of the North river, Manhattan Island.
Deed. Govert Loockermans to Henry Bresier; lot on the shore of the East river, south of Wolfert's valley (part of lot in G. G., p. 47).
Deed. Govert Loockermans to Claes Hendricks; lot on the strand adjoining Jan Damen's land, Manhattan Island (see Book G.G., p. 71).
Deed. Claes Jansen van Naerden to Paulus Schreck; lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Gerrit Bricker to Edward Griffens; 25 morgens of land in Middewoudt, Long Island (Flatbush).
Deed. Claes Hendricksen to Wm. Pietersen; house and lot, on the strand, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Jan Cornelissen to David Wessels; lot on the east side of the fort, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Jan Cornelissen to Claes Paulessen; lot east side of the fort, New Amsterdam.
Deed. William Beeckman to Nicolaes Boot; lot, New Amsterdam, conveyed to said Beeckman by Roelof de Haes, 2 April, 1650.
Deed. William Beeckman to Cornelis Claesen Swits; [no property mentioned or described].
Deed. Herman Smeeman and Thomas Hall to Thomas Bacxter; house and lot on the East river, Manhattan Island.
Deed. Richard Bridtnell to Robert Clerck; 25 morgens, 225 rods of land on Mespat's kil (part of farm, Book G. G., p. 85 ; Newtown, L. I.).
Deed. William Beeckman to Harmen Smeeman; house and lot on Manhattan Island.
Deed. Cornelis Claessen Swits to William Beeckman; bouwery No. 5 on the north end of bouwery No. 6, adjoining Pannebacker's bouwery, Manhattan Island, containing 25 morgens 6 rods (see Book G. G., p. 129).
Deed. Paulus van der Beeck to the deaconry of New Amsterdam; lot on Manhattan Island (see Book G. G., p. 145).
Deed. Lubbert van Dincklage to William Beeckman; lot in New Amsterdam originally granted to Gerrit Douman (see Book G. G., p. 160).
Deed. Herman Smeeman to William Beeckman; bouwery on the East river, island of Manhattan (see Book G. G., p, 207).
Deed. William Goulder, attorney of Robert Pennoyer, to Arent van Hattem, burgomaster; piece of land in Gravesend, L. I. (not executed).
Deed. Nicolaes Stylwel to Lubbert van Dincklage; land on Manhattan Island, heretofore occupied by Jan Schepmoes, and originally patented to George Bacxter and Walter Herfoorts (see Book G. G., p. 41).
Deed. Claes Hendrycksen, carpenter, to Jan Hendricksen Steelman; lot on west side of the Great Highway, Manhattan Island.
Deed. Auke Janse, carpenter, to Hendrick Hendricksen of Middleborch, house and lot west side of the Great Highway, Manhattan Island.
Deed. Michael Jansen to Herman Smeeman; 25 morgens land, with the house and all that is thereon, together with 25 morgens of land belonging to Oloof Stevens (van Cortland), charged with a yearly rent of 38 guilders (Manhattan Island).
Deed. Jacob Hey to Cornelis van Tienhoven; house and lot in New Amsterdam.
Deed. Jan Snediger to Isaac Forrest; house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Jan Hayes to Daniel Whytheade; lot at the ferry, Brooklyn.
Deed. Gerrit Jansen from Oldenburgh to Thomas Hall; 45 1/2 morgens 125 rods land with valley, called Pannebacker's bouwery or bouwery No. 5, on Manhattan Island (see Book G. G., p. 134).
Memorandum. Strip of land 7 rods 5 1/2 ft. long, between the company's store and Roelof de Haes's lot, in New Amsterdam, granted to Hans Kierstede.
Deed. Isaac de Foreest to Adriaen Keyser; house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam (see supra, p. 33).
Deed. Burger Joryssen to Ariaen Keyser; house and lot at the Water, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Ariaen Keyser to Cornelys van Steenwyck; last mentioned house and lot on the Strand, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Edward Griffin to Bartel Lott and Peter Loot; 25 morgens of land in Middewout, on Long Island, on the west side of the road near the Flat bush, next the minister's land No. 9, as conveyed to the grantor by Gerrit Strycker.
Deed. Claes Carstensen to Burghart Jorissen; 29 morgens, 553 rods of land on Long Island, on the river side in the rear of Jan the Swede (Newtown).
Deed. Govert Loockermans to Thomas Stevens; piece of land on the East river, at the point touching Wolphert's valley, Manhattan Island.
Deed. Cornelis Aryssen from Utrecht to Jacob Steendam; house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Ariaen Keyser to Johannes van Beeck; house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Isaac de Foreest to Hendrick Gerritsen; house and lot adjoining the lot of Annetie Bogardus, near the fort, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Isaac de Foreest to Maximillian van Geele; house and lot opposite the Company's mansion, and adjoining Annetie Bogardus, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Derrick Volckersen to Jacob Hey; 25 morgens of land, with a valley of 6 morgens, beginning at the hook of Mespacht's kil Long Island, and thence running S. S. W. along the river.
Deed. Anna Thomassen, of Gravesend, L. I., to Jacob Tysen van der Heyde; house and lot on the Broadway, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Jacob Thyssen to Jacob Steendam; house and lot on the Broadway, above mentioned.
Deed. Govert Loockermans to Egbert van Borsum; house and lot by Wolphert's valley, now called The Ferry, agreeably to original bill of sale, dated 26 March, 1642 (see Book G. G., p. 47).
Deed. Jacob van Kouwenhoven, attorney of Jan Gillissen van Brugge, to Isaac de Foreest; house and lot next to Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), New Amsterdam (see supra, p. 2).
Deed. Govert Loockermans, attorney of Maritie Jansen, his wife, to Peter Cornelissen vander Veene; house and lot in Pearl street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Govert Loockermans to David Provoost; house and lot on the east side of the Great Highway, Manhattan Island (see Book G. G., p. 62).
Deed. Hendrick Jansen Smith to Gerrit Fullewever; lot on the Great Highway, Manhattan Island (see Book G. G., p. 98).
Bill of sale. Adriaen Keyser, vendue master for director-general and council, to Abraham Pietersen, miller; 2 houses on the Broadway, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Claes Carstensen, Norman, to Jan Nagel; house and lot, Brouwer street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Dirrick Volckertsen, of Long Island, to Hage Bruynsen; lot in Smith's valley, fronting on the strand or Highway (Heerewegh), New Amsterdam.
Deed. Hendrick Gerritsen, tailor, to Isaac Foreest; lot adjoining Arent van Hattem, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Gerrit Fullewever to Dirrick Bensinck; lot on the Broadway, New Amsterdam.
Deed. William Beeckman to Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland); lot in New Amsterdam, formerly the property of Gerrit Douman (see Book G. G., p. 160, and supra, p. 25).
Deed. William Beeckman to Peter Naerden; lot in New Amsterdam, adjoining Claes Tyssen.
William Beeckman to Claes Tyssen, cooper; lot adjoining Coenraet Ten Eyck, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Peter Wolfertsen (van Couwenhoven), creditor of Claes Jansen Rust, to Philip Geraerdy; lot situate where the (sign of the) White Horse hangs out, right opposite the Winckel street, New Amsterdam.
Deed. Daniel Whytehead to Cornelis Derricksen (Hoogland), ferryman; house and lot at The Ferry, Brooklyn, Long Island (see supra, p. 34).
Complaint. Against Hendrick Hendricksen, baker, for selling bread below the regular weight; fined and suspended from following his business.
Sentence. Egbertje Egberts for selling beer to Indians; fined 300 guilders and to be imprisoned until paid.
Sentence. William Hoffmeyer, for conveying beer up the river and selling it to Indians; fined 500 guilders; to be imprisoned until the fine be paid, and then to be banished for three years.
Sentence. Dirckje Harmens, for selling beer to Indians; fined 300 guilders.
Minute. Conveyance of a drunken Indian to the fort on a brewer's dray, and his confinement there.
Examination of the above Indian.
Sundry actions for recovery of debts.
Trial. Juriaen the glazier, for assaulting and wounding Cornelis Pietersen Hoogeboom.
Actions of debt. Suit against Jellis Fonda's wife for removing Lewis Cobussen's wife's petticoat from the fence; defendant says plaintiff pawned the article for beaver; put over; price asked by Carsten Fredricksen for his lot which is required for the removal thither of a house now leaning against the church.
Ordinance. For the sweeping of chimneys.
Actions of debt. Application of Thomas Jansen MingaI for a building .
Actions of debt. Information against Barent Pietersen (Coeymans), miller, for selling liquor to an Indian.
Actions of debt. Action of damages against Thomas Chombert, alias Clapboard, for insulting sheriff La Montagne; pleads drunkenness; fined 150 guilders.
Actions of debt.
Actions of debt and prosecutions for being found in the tavern after the ringing of the bell.
Actions of debt. Slander suit, Andries Herbertsen agst. Hendrick the baker's wife. Arent van Curler agst. Marcellis Jansen, late farmer of the excise, for recovery of an anker of brandy.
Actions of debt.
Actions. Lambert van Valkenborch agst. Hendrick Claessen and Gerrit Willemsen, for assault; put over. Jacob Jansen Schermerhorn agst. Reyner Albertsen, for loss of a goat killed by defendant's dog; judgment for plaintiff for 12 guilders. Foppe Barentsen agst. the sheriff for false imprisonment, put over; actions of debt.
Application. Sheriff of Renselaerswyck for arrest of Jan Joosten for breach of the peace in that colony; arrested and bailed. Action against Marcellis Jansen,tavernkeeper, for selling liquor on his premises last Sunday, during the sermon, fined.
Resolution. In consequence of the difficulties in making up the accounts for building the church last year, that all public work shall be done in future by contract.
Actions of debt. Application of the sheriff of Renselaerswyck for the punishment of Lambert van Neck, for committing an assault in that colonie; defendant fined.
Appointment. Jan Verbeeck and Evert Wendel to be orphan masters.
Action. Jan van Hoesem agst. Jochem Wesselsen, baker, for an assault committed by defendant's wife on plaintiff's daughter; defendant pleads a right to chastise the girl who was in his service; referred to the sheriff. Actions of debt.
Actions of debt.
Appointment. Andries de Vos and Arent Andriessen curators of the estate of the late Cornelia Vedos, wife of Chris. Davids.
Minute. Proclamation for a day of prayer.
Actions. Abraham Abrahamsen agst. Harmen Bastiaensen; plaintiff was hired to drive cart, but defendant requires him to do general work, to which plaintiff objects; judgment for defendant. Surgeon de Hince agst. Thomas Powelsen, for fees; defendant answers that plaintiff was engaged to attend the family for 2 beavers a year; plaintiff insists that such agreement referred only to sickness from natural causes, not to cases of wounds willfully inflicted; case put over. Actions of debt.
Actions. Jochem, the baker, agst. the secretary of Renselaerswyck, inserting a wrong stipulation in a bill of sale; defendant proves the contrary and obtains judgment accordingly. The sheriff agst. Meuwes Hoogenboom, Gysbert Van Loon, and others, for playing at Golf on the public prayer day; put over. The sheriff agst. Claes Ripsen, Arent Vanderberg, and others, for tippling after bell-ring; fined. Rev. Gideon Schaets agst. Cornelis Teunissen Bosch and wife, for slander; put over.
Interrogatories. On which Hans Vos, of Katskil, was examined, being charged with having sold liquors to Indians.
Actions of debt, &c. (24th.) Baefje Pietersen agst. Meuwes Hoogenboom, and others, for payment of an account for liquor furnished; judgment for plaintiff.
Examination. Paulus Maertensen, Gerrit Slechtenhorst, and others, witnesses in the case of the sheriff agst. Peter Bronk, for drawing a knife in a fight.
Examination. Gysbert Teunisen, of Kats Kil, a witness, against Hans Vos, accused of having sold liquor to Indians.
Complaint and sentence of Hans Vos, of Katskil, having sold liquor as above; fined 500 florins, and banished for three years.
Action. Jan van Hoesem agst. Gertrude Jeronimus, wife of Jochem, the baker, for violently kicking plaintiff's daughter whilst in her service; judgment for plaintiff; damages 30 guilders and costs.
Minute. Swearing in of the newly appointed magistrates, and their oath; resolution exempting all retiring magistrates from duty on the burgher watch for one year after their retirement from office.
Examination. Martin Bierkaker, witness, on a charge against Steven Jansen, for drawing his knife and wounding Seger Cornelissen; judgment against Tyrck Claessen (de Wit) for price of a horse.
Actions. Jacob Sehermerhoorn agst. Hendrick Andriessen for defamation; put over. Jan Labité agst. Gillis Pietersen; debt; continued. Jan van Hoesem against Matthews Abrahamsen, for failing in his contract to complete a house on the hill. Jochem, the baker, agst. William Hoffmeyr, for possession of a house; defendant alleges that plaintiff, being his stepfather, made him a present of the premises on his wedding day; plaintiff puts in a special agreement whereby defendant releases him from all claims he may have against him for a certain sum; judgment for plaintiff, Peter Bent agst. Peter Bosboom, for breach of contract in refusing to manufacture brick for plaintiff; judgment for defendant.
Judgments. Against Peter Bronck, for assault with a knife; fined 100 guilders. Against Steven Jansen, for wounding Seger Cornelissen Wip with a knife, pleads self-defense; case continued.
Resolution. Permitting the inhabitants to employ Indian brokers in the Indian trade this year.
Trial of Marten, the mason, for wounding Peter Jacobsen Bosboom, with his cutlass, near the guard house; defendant pleads provocation, inasmuch as Bosbom had called him a liar; continued.
Action. Andries de Vos agst. Paulus Lendersen (van der Grist) for payment of boards sold him at the Manhattans; defendant pleads that he had purchased them for the city of New Amsterdam, and protests against being sued in the court at Fort Orange in violation of privilege of great burgher right, granted to said city; judgment for plaintiff; defendant appeals.
Action. The sheriff agst. Frans Barentsen Pastoor, for an assault on Jacobus Teunissen with a knife; fined 100 guilders.
Propositions of the three Mohawk castles, renewing the ancient covenant chain; requesting, in case they go to war against the Sinnekeus, that they might be permitted to bring their wives and children to Fort Orange; also, requesting guns to defend their castles and horses to draw palisades thither.
Actions of debt. Application of Frans Barentsen Pastoor, former magistrate, for payment of two years' salary.
Answer of the court to the proposals from the three Mohawk Castles, (see p. 77).
Actions of debt. Rem Jansen agst. Symon Volckertsen; William Hoffmeyer agst. Jochem Wesselsen, baker; Thomas Jansen Mingael agst. Jan Roeloffsen; Michiel Rombouts agst. Idoneus Jurcksen.
Actions. The sheriff agst. Steven Jansen, for an assault on Seger Cornelissen (Wip) with a knife; and against Hendrick Andriessen for slandering Jacob Schermerhoorn, a magistrate; continued.
Actions of debt. Attachment issued against the sloop of Harmen Jacobsen Bambus, an absconding debtor, at the suit of Rutger Jacobsen; order for the arrest of said Bambus, who is hiding away in Esopus.
Actions of debt. Attachment issued against the property and debts of Harmen Jacobsen Bamboes aforesaid, at the suit of Rutger Jacobsen.
Action. Daniel Rinckhout against Leendert Pietersen, on a verbal contract to take all the wampum the plaintiff might furnish in two months in exchange for beaver; judgment for plaintiff.
Proceedings of an extraordinary court for the trial of an action. Peter Jacobsen, plaintiff, agst. Cornelis Vos, for the payment of 29 beavers; judgment for plaintiff; (20th) bail entered by Rutger Jacobsen and Gerrit Bancker for any fine that may be imposed Juriaen Jansen.
Various actions of debt. Permission to Rutger Jacobsen to use a sloop which he sold to Harmon Jacobsen, an absconding debtor, and which is under attachment; minute that iron work, furnished to the church by Peter Maecker, is accepted in payment of his subscription towards the erection of that building. The sheriff agst. Peter Bronk on a summons to inform the court what Christians he had seen in the woods trading with Indians; refuses to tell; case postponed.
Action of debt. Dirck Keyser agst. John Roelofsen, for payment of 13 beavers; judgment for plaintiff on his swearing to the correctness of his account.
Action of damages. Goosen Gerritsen agst. Jurriaen Jansen, for having circulated a report that he was betrothed to Annetie Lievens, the plaintiff's bride; defendant acknowledges circulating the report and its falsehood, but pleads that he had been instigated thereto by Cornelis Teunissen; ordered to prove this allegation. Appointment of Sander Leendertsen and Peter Hartgers to appraise wampum, paid Leendert Pietersen by Daniel Rinckhout.
Appointment of Hendrick Bierman to be receiver of the excise; sundry actions of debt; the sheriff agst. Jacob Loockermans, for having assaulted Meuwes Hoogenboom, and split his face open from his forehead to his under lip with his knife; fined 300 guilders and further to pay for loss of time, board and surgical attendance; confession of Juriaen Jansen that the statement he made respecting an engagement between himself and Goosen Gerritsen's bride was false; asks pardon; granted.
Actions of debt. Reyndert Hoorn agst. Adriaen Symonsen, for the payment of 108 beavers; judgment for plaintiff.
Affidavit. Of Johannes La Montagne, Philip Pietersen Schuyler, Jan Tomassen, magistrates, and Hendrick Jochemsen, lieutenant of the burgher company, that Marten Bierkaecker, on the south side of the town limits, had sold brandy to a Mohawk Indian.
Examination. Of Martin Bierkaecker and Susanna, his wife, on interrogatories respecting the above charge.
Sundry actions for debt, (20th). Goosen Gerritsen agst. Teunis Cornelissen and Marretje his wife, for behaving insolently in his house; put over. The sheriff agst. Susannah Jansen, wife of Martin Bierkaecker, for having sold liquor to an Indian; pleads in extenuation her extreme poverty, and that her husband is incapacitated from work by a hernia on both sides; proceedings dropped.
Actions. Mr. Van Hamel, secretary of Renselaerswyck agst. Lambert van Valkenburgh, for loss sustained in the sale of a field of wheat on the farm of Jan Labité which he had purchased at auction, and which had to be resold for non-payment of purchase-money; judgment for plaintiff with costs and damages. Jan Bemboo agst. Teunis Jacobsen, beer carrier, for loss of wine which he let fall from the beer yoke; put over; judgment subsequently for defendant; actions of debt.
Action. The sheriff agst. Hendrick Andriessen, for standing in the middle of the street at ten o'clock at night with a drawn cutlass in his hand.
Action of slander. Ulderick Kleyn agst. Eldert Gerbertsen, for stating that his wife had been whipped and branded on the scaffold at Amsterdam; defendant pleads provocation, having been abused by the woman; put over. Report of referees in favor of a claim of Femmetje de Baxter agst. Michael Teunissen.
Actions of debt. Cornelis Cornelissen agst. Daniel Rinckhout, for payment of a house; defendant alleges that it is not finished according to agreement; judgment for defendant. The sheriff agst. Engeltje Cornelissen, for an assault on Tryntje Melgers, wife of Wynant, the trunk maker; defendant pleads provocation; put over.
Sundry actions for debt.
Account. Of the fines received at Fort Orange and of the expenses incurred at that place from 4th October, 1656, to 28th March, 1658.
Title pages of Parts 2 and 3 of Volume 16.
Actions for debt. John Albertsen agst. Jacob Tyssen, for calling him a hen stealer.
Actions for debt. Jan van Hoesem's wife agst. Eva Rinckhout, for slander; defendant expresses regret for having made use of the bad names charged; suit discharged.
March 2 to 27 April. Sundry actions for debt.
Inauguration of the new magistrates for the ensuing year; oath of office.
Actions for debt and for slander; sentence of Jannetje, wife of Evert the baker, for violation of the ordinances of the city of Amsterdam, fol. 162; to beg pardon of God and the court, in presence of the latter; to lock up her store for six weeks; to pay a fine of 250 guilders, with costs, and to remain in prison until judgment be satisfied.
Petition of Volckert Jansen, Jacob Schermerhoorn, Philip Pietersen (Schuyler), Leendert Philipsen, Jan van Aken, Jan Thomassen Aernout Cornelissen, Gerrit Slechtenhorst, Jan Mangelsen, Peter van Alen, Mathias Jansen, Dirck Jansen Croon, Gysbert Jansen, Abraham Staets, Lambert Albertsen, Hans Hendricksen, Teunis Cornelissen, William Teller, Ariaen Gerritsen, Carsten Fredricksen, Barent Meyndertsen, William Brouwer, Barent Jansen, Laurens van Alen and Davit Schuyler, on behalf of the commonalty legally assembled, praying that no Christian brokers be allowed to roam through the woods, and that Indian brokers only be allowed in the Indian trade.
Votes and opinions of the magistrates thereupon.
Ordinance. Directing that in future no brokers be allowed in the Indian trade, but that the Indians be allowed to offer their beavers for sale in town wherever they please.
Actions for debt. (8th.) Actions for debt. Cornelis Theunissen and Jacob Thysen agst. William Teller, for having called them a rabble; defendant denies the allegation, but admits having said that things would be in a miserable condition if he or the common people or rabble were to stand up against the laws of the magistrates, or make laws against their rulers; case put over.
Complaint against Jan Harmsen for going to the Mohawk road in the woods to lure the Indians to trade; examination of the accused.
Sentence in the above case; accused fined 300 guilders with costs, and suspension from trade during two months.
Complaint against Volckert Jansen, William Brouwer, Jan van Aken and others, for having employed an Indian to bring other Indians to sell their furs to them; defendants having denied the charge upon oath, are discharged.
Action. Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, agst. Wynant Gerritsen (Van de Poel), attorney of the widow of Abraham Vosburg, for delivery of a sawmill; judgment for plaintiff.
Order, at the request of the commonalty, permitting the inhabitants of the town to employ Indian brokers.
Minute. Presentation of a petition praying that the Indian trade may be free, and that Dutch as well as Indian brokers may be employed.
Petition. Jan Dircksen van Bremen, Arent Jansen van Hoeck, Jan Harmsen, Rem Jansen, Lambert van Valckenburgh, Jan Jansen van Eeckelen, Peter Winne, Cornelis Bogardus, Philip Hendricksen, Hendrick Roseboom, Wynant Gerritsen van de Poel and divers others, praying that Dutch as well as Indian brokers may be employed to trade with the Indians.
Order on the above petition, permitting the petitioners to act as in their discretion they may think fit, as some of them had openly avowed their intention to do so whether it was allowed or not.
Actions for debt.
Proposals of the Mohawks protesting against the employment of Dutch brokers in the woods, and complaining that they beat, and otherwise ill treat the Indians.
Advice and opinions of the several magistrates on the above proposals.
Ordinance. Prohibiting the employment of Christians as brokers among the Indians in the woods.
Actions for debt.
Order. To vice-director La Montagne, Sander Leendertsen, Jan Verbeeck, Frans Barentsen Pastoor, and Evert Jansen Wendel, to visit the woods and fine all traders and Dutch brokers whom they may find there violating the published ordinance.
Complaints against Paulus Jansen, Rutger Jacobsen, William Jansen Schut, Andries Herbertsen, Harmen Vedder, William Brouwer, Cornelis Fynhoudt, Marcelis Jansen, Peter van Alen, Philip Pietersen Schuyler, and Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, for going to the woods or employing Dutchmen as brokers to trade there with Indians.
Ordinance. For the regulation of the Indian trade at Fort Orange.
Proposals of the Senecas renewing the covenant chain; requesting that brokers be not employed in the Indian trade; complaining of ill usage; desiring that they may be allowed to sell their goods to whomsoever they please, and remonstrating against French Indians coming to the Cohoes to trade with the Mohegans.
Answer to the above propositions.
Action. Dirck Jansen Croon, superintendent of wells, agst. David Pietersen and Gysbert Jansen, for their share of the expense in constructing a public well, amounting to 25 guilders each; judgment for plaintiff.
Action of slander. Isaac de Haen agst. Jacob Tysen, for charging him with having kept false books; fined 28 guilders. Complaint against Philip Hendricksen, for dangerously wounding Philip Visbeeck in the arm with a cutlass; put over.
Complaint against Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, for sending an Indian broker into the woods to trade with Indians, and for taking beavers from a squaw by force and thrusting her out of doors; case put over.
Complaint against Hendrick Andriessen for assault and battery on Lysbet, wife of Gerrit Bancker; put over.
Actions for debt. (14th.) Complaint against Lambert Albertsen van Neck for opposing the collection of the chimney tax. Complaint against Jurriaen Theunesen for beating some of the magistrates at Mrs. Dyckrnan's house, and for abusing the worshipful court; defendant pleads gross intoxication; fined 30 guilders, with costs. Complaint against Cornelis Theunissen Bosch for sending a Dutch broker to the woods after Indians. Complaint against Hendrick de Backer for bringing in a load of hay on Sunday, about the third tolling of the bell; fined 12 guilders, with costs.
Actions. William Teller agst, Jacob Thyssen and Cornelis Theunissen Bosch, for calling him a backbiter; put over. Dirckie Martensen agst. Jochern Kittelheym, for detaining her wagon and for an assault committed, on plaintiff by defendant's wife; put over. Judgment for plaintiff in the case of Daniel Rinckhout agst. Jan Fransen Van Hoesen, for the sum of 223 guilders.
Actions for debt.
Actions for debt. Albert Gysbersen agst. Maria Goosens, for having said that he had stolen a trunk with goods at the Manhattans; fined 6 guilders and costs. Lyntje Adamsen agst. Engeltje Hendricksen for calling her a bad name; fined $5 and costs.
Actions for debt. Appointment of Claes van den Bosch to be joint beer carrier with Theunis Jacobsen and his oath of office.
Complaint against Jurriaen Theunissen and Marcelis Jansen, tavern keepers, for entertaining persons at night after the ringing of the bell: fined each 70 guilders.
Jan Hendricksen de Bruyn agst. Jannetie, wife of Evert the baker, for calling him a rowdy and rascally thief; defendant retorts that plaintiff called her a w---e; defendant fined $5 for the benefit of the poor; additional actions for debt.
Instructions from the Amsterdam Chamber of the West India Company, to the Hon'ble J. Petersen Tolck, director on the island of Curaçao, and his council, together with the secret instructions by which they are to regulate themselves. [1640]>
Five propositions to the "Heeren Landen" of the island of Curaçao. [1643]>
RESOLUTION. On five propositions for the Council of Curaçao concerning Bonaire and Aruba. [1643]>
RESOLUTION concerning repairs to a yacht, search for seals and inspection of the saltpans on Bonaire. [1643]
RESOLUTION against plundering gardens belonging to blacks and Indians. [1643]
Resolution. On the application of sundry persons whose term of service had expired, granting them lands on the following conditions. [1643];Freedoms and exemptions granted to the Company's servants who, after the expiration of their time, have expressed a desire to pursue agriculture. [1643] (5 pages);Acceptance by Francis Bruyn, Juriaen Lubertsen, and other free planters of Curaçao, of the above privileges. [1643]>
Resolution. Respecting the disposition to be made of Company's yachts Neptune, Seven Star, Cat and Parrot ; Bonaire destroyed by the Spaniards ; supplies required from New Netherland. [1643];Further resolution. To discharge a number of sailors ; famine last year. [1643]>
Further resolution. To discharge a number of sailors ; famine last year. [1643] (2 pages)>
Resolution. To advise the directors in Holland of the low condition of Curaçao ; the fear that the famine will return; the want of supplies no succor to be expected from New Netherland. [1643]
Resolution. Promoting sundry persons to vacancies in the military forces; regulations of Indians, &c. [1643] (3 pages)>
Resolution. To procure salt at Bonaire and turtle from the islands of Aves and Rocas. [1643]
Resolution regarding Bonaire ; Peter Fredericks appointed commander there; threatened famine; the island of St. Martin menaced. [1643]
Resolution. Detailing men to go to the island of Little Curaçao in search of turtle, as the garrison is on short rations. [1643]
Resolution. To dispatch a vessel to the island of Santa Cruz for a supply of beans. Permit to a Spanish bark with a commission from the earl of Warwick to take in salt in exchange for beans. [1643] (2 pages)>
Resolution. Making sundry appointments in the naval service. Caspar Harmense comforter of the sick, chorister, &c, in place of Casparus Durerus, on the recommendation the rev. Johannes Cornelij, minister at the island. [1643] (2 pages)>
Resolution. Relating to Spanish prisoners. [1643] (2 pages)>
Resolution. To dispatch another vessel to Sta Cruz for provisions. [1643]
Resolution. Regulating the distribution of provisions. [1643]
Resolution. To send to Sta Cruz and Margaritta for a supply of provisions; supplies very low. [1643]
Resolution. Fixing rations of each person; supplies received. [1643]
Resolution. Appointing a day of fasting and prayer to obtain a blessing for an expedition which is to be led by the director (Stuyvesant) in person. [1643] (2 pages)>
Resolution. Adopted off Hispaniola, on board the Blue Cock, to send in some yachts to take prisoners in order to learn somewhat of the enemy's designs. [1644]>
Resolution. Adopted as above, to attack, and if possible, to reduce the island of St. Martin. [1644]
Resolution. On board the Blue Cock, to proceed to attack the island St. Martin to-morrow. [1644]
Resolution. Detailing the mode of attack on fort St. Martin. [1644]
Resolution. Raising the siege of fort St. Martin. [1644]
Resolution. To send a number of people recently arrived at Curaçao, to New Netherland. [1644]
Divers resolutions passed on the 20th, 21st, and 25th May. Paulus Leendersen (van der Grist) appointed to command the Neptune; cruisers sent towards Carthagena, and other Spanish possessions. [1644]
RESOLUTION concerning provisions from Brazil, the flyboat, shipment of Brazil soldiers to New Netherland, trading horses for provisions, information from a captured Spaniard, employment of a ship's captain, departure of Company servants, reprieve of captured blacks and mulattoes, posting of ordinances. [1644] (5 pages)>
Resolution. Making sundry naval appointments. [1644] (2 pages)>
Resolution. To dispatch additional cruisers. [1644]
Resolution. Providing for the removal of a large quantity of salt in the pans at Bonaire. [1644]
Resolution. To send for salt to the north side of Hispaniola and supplies to the cruisers. [1644]
Resolution. Adjoining lieut. Jacob Scherf and ensign Jacob Mattysen from Riethoven, to the council, in the absence of the naval commanders. [1644]
Resolution. Providing for the government of the island of Curaçao, in consequence of director Stuyvesant being obliged to return home on account of a wound he received at St. Martin. [1644]
Resolution. Appointing Lucas Rodenborche provisional director of Curaçao and dependencies. [1644]
Resolution. Accepting the resignations of fiscal Quiryn van Seventer and secretary Aernout Verellen, and discharging a number of old soldiers and sailors, "as it is difficult to catch hares with unwilling dogs." [1644]>
Resolution. Appointing Carl van Brugge storekeeper, John Piers from Bostoun, assistant-surgeon, Hendryck Eldersen acting secretary, &c. [1644]>
Resolution (on board the Milkmaid). To put into the first harbor in Ireland, with director Stuyvesant, through stress of weather. [1644]
Grant to Joseph Nunes de Fonscca, alias David Nassi and Company (Jews), of a colonie on the island of Curaçao. [1652]
Freedoms and exemptions granted to the above parties; to have a tract two leagues along the coast for every 50 families, and 4 leagues long for every 100 families ; neither themselves nor their colonists nor laborers to work on the Christian Sabbath.
Copy of Documents 11 and 12.
Letter. Curaçao. Vice-director Rodenburch to the directors at Amsterdam ; affairs of the government; no more than 10 or 12 settlers on the Jew colonie ; specimens of minerals. [1654]>
Letter. Amsterdam. Directors to vice-director Rodenburch, in answer to the above, with complaints against Jan de Yllan, a Jew, patroon in Curaçao; regular communication to be established between New Netherland and Curaçao.>
Letter. Amsterdam. Directors to vice-director Rodenburch, acknowledging receipt of his dispatches ; a large quantity of cotton at Curaçao ; horses not to be exported without express order of the directors.>
Invoice of goods sent to New Netherland.
Inventory of guns, ammunition and stores at Curaçao.>
Curaçao. Instructions given by Peter Stuyvesant, director of New Netherland, to Matthis Beck, vice-director of Curaçao, &c.>
Note of director Stuyvesant in favor of Michiel Vrymoet for 2,804 guilders, payable in horses.
Invoice of goods sent from Guinea to Curaçao, to be forwarded to New Netherland.
Certificate of Lucas Rodenburch of the number of goats and sheep delivered to the company by director Stuyvesant, according to the return of Jan Galiert, schoolmaster and late overseer of the goats.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant ; reduction of the Swedes at the Delaware ; difficulties with the Indians in New Netherland ; advance state of the crops on the island ; scarcity of food ; cotton crop short ; goats and sheep imported ; Laurence van Ruyven, commissary ; secretary Verellen discharged ; more negroes required, only 20 on the island ; want of rain.>
Minute of council. Receipt of proposals from governor (Searle) of Barbadoes for free trade between that island and Curaçao ; order thereupon ; disposition of the cargo imported by Isaac de Fonseca, a Jew.>
Further resolution. Relating to the cargo imported in Curaçao by the above Jew.>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant ; state of the island ; great drought and failure of the crops ; cargo of the above Jew.>
Curacao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to the directors at Amsterdam ; efforts to open a trade with Caraccas ; slave trade ; prosperous state of the island when under the Spaniards ; state of the fisheries ; manufacture of salt ; crops in Curaçao impossible without rain ; price of negroes ; reported gold or silver mine ; cultivation of cotton ; a cotton mill.>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to the directors at Amsterdam ; underhand trade with the Caraccas ; Francesco, a Spanish friar, visits Curaçao to trade ; price of negroes ; slave trade ; failure to discover the gold mine ; specimens of excavated earth sent to Holland.>
Permit to Simon Cornelissen Gilde, commander of the ship Ostrich, to proceed on his voyage to Amsterdam by way of New Netherland.
Resolution. Of the Amsterdam Chamber of the W. I. Company, approving and ordering the publication of certain regulations for the salt trade at Curaçao and Bonaire.>
Order. Of the chamber at Amsterdam that no "stockvischhout" shall be sold in, or exported from, Curaçao for the space of 30 months.>
Receipt. Of Laurence van Ruyven, storekeeper, for a quantity of provisions and wine from Jan Harmensen Prins, skipper.
Receipt. Of Jacob Davitsen, pilot, for certain moneys on account of his wages.
Receipt. Of Jan Harmensen Prins, skipper, for sundry stores.
Memorandum. Of sundry necessaries required for the island of Curaçao.
Copy of Document 34.
Bill of lading for 23½ lasts of salt shipped from Curaçao to New Netherland.
Memorandum. Of sundries sent to divers persons in New Netherland, viz.: Salt, preserved lemons, paroquets and parrots, some of which were for Johannis van Brugh, recently married to Miss Rodenborgh.
Invoice of jewelry and other articles sent to Joshua Mordekay En Riques.
Account of sundries due captain Augustyn Beaulieu.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesaut. Arrival of Augustyn Heermans, &c.>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant ; trade with New Netherland ; Muscavado sugar sent thither ; scarcity of negroes ; capt. Beaulieu ; Mr. Heermans leaves for New Netherland. (4 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant ; arrival of 331 slaves from Guinea ; some sold, others sent to New Netherland ; provisions required ; no means to repair ships ; war between Sweden and Denmark ; admiral de Ruyter ; rev. Adrian Beaumont, minister at Curaçao ; rev. Machiel Zyperus sails for New Netherland in the hope of receiving a call there. (4 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant ; encloses letters for the chamber at Amsterdam which he requests to be forwarded. (2 pages)>
Journal. Ship St. John's voyage from El Mina to Rio Real for slaves, and thence to Curaçao ; 385 were shipped, but for want of provisions, 190 were sent to El Mina ; the ship was finally wrecked on the rifts of Rocco, near Bonaire, and the slaves abandoned ; 84 were afterwards captured by an English privateer or rover. (3 pages)>
List of slaves who died on board the ship St. John between the 30th June and 29th October, 1659 ; in all 110 men, women and children. (2 pages)>
Charter party of the ship Oak Tree to the Amsterdam Chamber of the W. I. Company, for a voyage to the coast of Africa and thence to Curaçao or New Netherland and back. (4 pages)>
Receipt for provisions sent from New Netherland to Curaçao per the ship New Amstel.
Receipt of Augustyn Heerman for a cargo of salt shipped at Curaçao for New Netherland.
Bill of lading for the above, and invoices of Muscovado sugar, &c., sent to New Netherland in the ship New Amstel.>
Bill of lading for the above, and invoices of Muscovado sugar, &c., sent to New Netherland in the ship New Amstel.>
Bill of lading for the above, and invoices of Muscovado sugar, &c., sent to New Netherland in the ship New Amstel. (3 pages)>
Receipt of Pedro Diez Troxxilla to vice-director Beck, for sixty-two slaves.
Memorandum of necessaries for the island of Curaçao.
Bill of lading for five negroes "all dry and well conditioned and marked as in the margin," sent to director Stuyvesant in New Netherland.>
Bill of lading for fifty lasts of salt sent to New Netherland.
Informations taken by vice-director Beck respecting the seizure of the company's negroes wrecked on board the ship St. John, on the island Rocus, and the capture of the company's sloop which was sent out to save them. (14 pages)>
Proclamation of vice-director Beck for the arrest and capture of the pirate which seized the above property.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck and Gysbert de Rosa to Signor Don Juan de Salamanca, thanking him for attentions shewn at Porto Rico to the captain and crew of a Dutch ship who had been plundered by a Spanish privateer, &c. (2 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to the directors at Amsterdam ; horses exported to the West India islands ; wreck of the ship St. John with negroes ; many perished for want of food ; horses bitten to death by rattlesnakes on the island of Aruba ; protection required from sea rovers ; arrival of negroes from Cape Verd. (3 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant, inclosing him the above to be forwarded, and urging that measures may be adopted to arrest the sea rovers. (2 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to the directors at Amsterdam ; advantages of the slave trade ; Spaniards supplied with negroes by the Dutch ; French and English privateers visit the island. (9 pages)>
Bill of lading for salt shipped to New Netherland.
Bill of provisions purchased at Curaçao from the little ship Blossom, Capt. John Allen, from New England.
Bill of lading for 224 pieces of eight sent to director Stuyvesant by vice-director Beck. (2 pages)>
Bill of lading for 20 healthy men-slaves or negroes, shipped from Curaçao to New Netherland in the ship Eyckenboom.
Invoice of horses, sheep, goats, sugar, cheese, &c., sent from Curaçao to New Netherland. (2 pages)>
Receipt for lumber and provisions sent in the galiot New Amstel from New Netherland to Curaçao.
List containing the names of the skipper and crew of the ship Eyckenboom.
Names of the passengers who sailed from Curaçao in the ships Eyckenboom and New Amstel ; among them, Jan Duynkercker and five other Indians.
Aruba. Letter. Commander Hendrick Martens to director Stuyvesant, advising him that he had shipped a lot of horses, among which is one as a present to him from vice-director Beck.
Aruba. Letter. Commander Hendrick Martens to director Stuyvesant, advising him that he has shipped, in another vessel, an additional lot of horses for New Netherland, with six sheep and six Kapados goats. (2 pages)>
Bills of lading for the above cattle.
Bills of lading for the above cattle. (2 pages)>
Bill of lading for ten sound male slaves or negroes, shipped in the New Netherland Indian from Curaçao to New Netherland.
Account, debit and credit, with Dirck Jansen, skipper of the last named vessel ; among the credits are two items, one for the passage of ten New Netherland (Esopus) Indians and six Curaçao Indians. (2 pages)>
List of papers sent to director Stuyvesant from Curaçao.
Bills of lading for sundry cases and forty slaves (15 men, 14 women, 6 boys and 5 girls), shipped for New Netherland from Curaçao.
Bills of lading for sundry cases and forty slaves (15 men, 14 women, 6 boys and 5 girls), shipped for New Netherland from Curaçao.
Debit and credit account with capt. John Allen (of New England). (3 Pages)>
Note of John Allen, commander of the ketch Rebecca, for $380, balance due for horses and negroes purchased at Curaçao.
Draft of vice-director Beck on director Stuyvesant for 200 carolus guilders in favor of Dirck Jansen.
Invoice of sundry cases of cloth shipped from Curaçao to New Netherland with bill of lading.
Copy of Document 72.
Note of Dirck Jansen for $150, being the price of a negro wench purchased by him at Curaçao.
Copy of Document 73.
Account. Sales of horses shipped in the Gilded Fox from Curaçao. (2 pages)>
Invoice of sugar shipped in the Fox from Curaçao to New Netherland.
Memorandum of necessaries required at Curaçao from New Netherland.
Invoice of goods shipped in the Sparrow from Curaçao to New Netherland. (2 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to the directors at Amsterdam ; slave trade between Curaçao and Carthagena ; ship Gideon arrives from Guinea with over 300 slaves for New Netherland ; capture of Cayenne by the French ; a Dutch ship captured by the English carried into Barbadoes ; garrison of Cayenne brought to Curaçao. (4 pages)>
Bill of lading of 300 merchantable slaves (160 men, 140 women) to be delivered at the Manhattans.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to director Stuyvesant ; a newly discovered mine ; specimens sent to Holland ; a beautiful parrot from the Spanish coast sent to Mrs. Stuyvesant. (2 pages)>
Memorandum of the principal occurrences on the coast of Guinea, after the arrival of the English there. (2 pages)>
Minute of the terms granted by admirals De Ruyter, Meppel and Van Nes, to certain captains of merchantmen chartered by the Royal African Company and captured at Goree, on the coast of Africa.
Copy of Document 89. (2 pages)>
Copy of Document 88.
Charter of the English ship Africa by admiral De Ruyter, at Goree, to transport certain goods to El Mina to be delivered there to general Valckenburgh.
Copy of Document 92.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to (Stuyvesant) ; a great West India and East India company organized in France ; all Dutch and English ships to be excluded from trade with the French Caribbean Islands ; designs of the English on Guinea and New Netherland. (5 pages)>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to Stuyvesant, in answer to his of the 29th July ; designs of the English ; offers of negotiation by the States-General rejected by the English ; preparations for war ; battle between the combined fleets of Austria and France against the Turks ; defeat of the latter ; capture of Cape De Verd ; arrival of 3 or 4 ships from New England at Curaçao ; news from Guadaloupe that Stuyvesant had sunk an English frigate at the Manhattans, and that many on board had perished ; cultivation of the sugar cane ; Balthasar Stuyvesant promised a good tract of land ; William Beck ; negro children whom Mrs. Stuyvesant had had baptized, sent to Curaçao and then sold through mistake to Spaniards from Carthagena ; Peter van Ruyven, brother of Cornelis van Ruyven, clerk at Curaçao. (13 pages)>
Memorandum of necessaries required from New Netherland for Curaçao.
List of papers and letters sent by vice-director Beck to Stuyvesant. (2 pages)>
Receipt of Laurens van Ruyven, storekeeper, for sundries received from Holland.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to Stuyvesant ; arrival of his son Balthazar with letters of 12/22 October ; regrets the reduction of New Netherland ; war declared between Holland and England.>
Proclamation of vice-director Beck, setting forth that one Laurens Prins, a native of Amsterdam, commanding an English frigate commissioned by the governor of Jamaica, had made a descent on and laid waste the island of Bonaire on the 11th instant, and authorizing the capture of said Prins and his ship.
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to Stuyvesant, informing him of the arrival of soldiers there from New Netherland, &c.>
Curaçao. Letter. Vice-director Beck to Stuyvesant ; no letters from Holland since September ; 150 slaves arrived from Guinea ; admiral de Ruyter's operations on that coast ; no proclamation of war in England or Holland ; English fleet under Prince Rupert gone to sea ; attack on Bonaire ; price of slaves ; slave trade at Jamaica ; reported deaths of the king of Spain and of the duke of York ; peace between the Emperor and the Turk ; appearance for the second time of a fiery comet, visible also in Europe ; Balthazar Stuyvesant's plantation ; presents.>
Account with Balthazar Stuyvesant for his passage to Curaçao, and for provisions sold by him there.
Inventory of papers transmitted to general Stuyvesant from Curaçao.>
Curaçao. Letter. Wilhelmus Valckingburgh to Gerrit van Tricht, merchant at the Manhattans, with postscript dated 10th July, 1665, announcing that war had been declared between Holland and England.>
Invoice of goods laden at Curaçao.
Curaçao. Letter. Balthazar Stuyvesant to Nicolas Bayard at the Manhattans ; operations of admiral de Ruyter at Barbadoes and other West India islands ; news from Europe ; a portion of the girls at Manhattan reported to be entirely English.>
Curaçao. Letter. Wilhelmus Valckenburgh to Petrus Stuyvesant ; news of passing events.>
Instructions to Sir Robert Carr for the reducing of Delaware bay and settling the people there.
Articles of agreement between the Hon. Sr. Robert Carr, knight, on the behalf of his Majesty of Great Britain, and the burgomasters on the behalf of themselves, and all the Dutch and Swedes inhabiting on Delaware bay and Delaware river.
Copy of a patent granted to Peter Alricks, of the island in the Delaware river, called Matiniconck; conditions of above grant.
Form of holding the court at the fort in New Castle, upon the Delaware river, for the trial of the Long Finne, and about the late insurrection.
List of the inhabitants who were confederates with the Long Finne.
Names of those who were fined on account of the rebellion of the Long Finne, and amount of the fines.
Names of persons having demands against the Long Fin.
Names of prisoners, shipped at New Castle, with bilboes, bedding, &c.
Letter. Wm. Tom and Peter Alrichs to governor Lovelace, about the Indians.
A Relation from the Whorekill about the wreck of Jan de Caper's sloop and a man found murdered; verdict of the jury.
Propositions made about the fortifications at Delaware, under the hands of captain Carr and the rest of the high court there.
A bill of charges against Jan de Caper's sloop.
Conference with the Indians at Annockeninck respecting the late murder.
Letter. From Andris Anderson and others to capt. Carr, about threats uttered by the Indians.
Letter. Robert Jones of Virginia to capt. Carr, about coming to settle at Delaware.
Memorandum of debts due at Delaware by the burgomasters of Amsterdam.
Inventory of peltry, &c., saved out of Jan de Caper's sloop.
Propositions on behalf of the town of New Castle, in Delaware, from Mr. Tom.
A query of Mr. Tom's to be resolved concerning the tenure of the land at Delaware.
Instructions for Walter Wharton, surveyor, about Delaware, calling for the names and numbers of the planters, &c.
Proposals from capt. Carr to the governor and council, touching the town of New Castle, and plantations in Delaware river.
Account of such quit-rents as are due and payable by the several persons herein named in Delaware.
Letter. William Tom to gov. Lovelace about a murder of an Englishman by Indians; gov. Calvert warns Aug. Heermans to be on his guard.
Letter. John Carr to gov. Lovelace relative to the above murder which was committed by Indians of New Jersey.
Petition. Ammergartt Prints to capt. Carr requesting that Andrew Carr who is in possession of Tinnekunck, may be obliged to pay her for the same, or give security therefor, before leaving the country; with certificate that capt. Carr is security.
Directions for holding a special court of oyer and terminer at New Castle, Delaware, for the trial of William Syncleer on a charge of murder.
Minutes of a council held at New York incorporating New Castle, Del.; proposals from capt. Edward Cantwell, of Delaware, about the Block house; about selling liquor to Indians; about quit-rents and runaways.
Answer to the above propositions with instructions to publish the declaration of war against Holland.
Order to William Tom to render an account of the quit-rents, and commission appointing captain Walter Wharton a justice of the peace "in Delaware river and parts adjacent."
Commission of oyer and terminer for the trial of William Syncleer for murder, directed to capt. Matthias Nicolls, capt. John Carr and others (Sept. 28).
Commission appointing Edmund Cantwell captain of foot for the town of New Castle.
Proceedings against John Smith for the recovery of a sloop.
Certificate of William Tom, Peter Alrick, Walter Wharton and Ed. Cantwell relative to the appearance of Mr. Jenkins, a surveyor, sent to Whoreskill from Maryland, under a pretended commission from lord Baltimore.
Letter. Richard Perrot to gov. Lovelace for a grant of land on the Whorekill, Delaware.
Letter. John Carr to gov. Lovelace about the affairs at the Whorekill.
Letter. Edmund Cantwell to gov. Lovelace, about the affairs at the Whorekill.
The result and reasons of the magistrates of Delaware, against declaring war against the Indian murderers.
Letter. William Tom to secretary Nicols, about a patent, &c.
Inventory of the goods, lands and houses left by Andrew Carr in Tinaconk, Delaware river.
Sundry receipts and orders of John Carr for property belonging to Andrew Carr.
Permit to Casparus Herrmans to occupy and possess a certain tract of land on the Delaware river between Arien's kill and Apoquemininck kill, being 250 morgens, on condition that he obtain a patent therefor.
Memorandum of commissions and papers, &c., delivered to captain Cantwell.
Declaration. Samuel Edsall, plaintiff, and William Oryon, defendant, for taking away a canoe and two negroes, &c.
Declaration. William Tom, plaintiff, and Derick Albertson, defendant, relative to half of a lot of land where the mill stood; claims by the defendant under a transport from William Beeckman.
Letter. John Moll to secretary Nicols, asking for the refusal of a house, and Wm. Tom's letter recommending the same.
Commission. Edmund Cantwell to be surveyor in Delaware, and instructions.
Order in regard to grist mills and recording of patents, deeds, &c.
Edmund Cantwell's receipt for sundry bills, &c., received at Peter Rambo's.
Deposition. Johannes De Haiy and others relative to a chest left at his house in Delaware by one John Lawrenson.
Commission for militia officers for Newcastle, Cranehook, Verdriete kook, Upland, Passayunck, Apoquemini and Whorekill, in Delaware.
Order relative to a dispute between William Tom and certain inhabitants on Verdrietyes hook, relative to some meadow land.
Declaration in the case of Gabriel Minville vs. John Carr, defendant, for goods, &c.
Directions for a special court to be held by the governor in Newcastle, with the names of those composing the court.
Presentment by Edmund Cantwell, sheriff of Delaware, of James Sandylands, of Uplands, for manslaughter.
Permit to John Moll and partners to have a ship loaded with English goods unload at New Castle.
Petition. Jacobus Fabricius relative to a charge of riotous conduct brought against him.
Petition (not signed) for a grant of 4,000 acres of land above and below the falls, on the Delaware, with the privilege of liberty of worship, calling a minister, holding court, &c.
Fragment of a memorandum (without signature or date) of things done, such as the granting of warrants of survey, military commissions, &c.
Conference between governor Andros, the magistrates at New Castle, Del. and the Indian sachems of New Jersey; renewal of the treaty of peace; S. Edsall, J. Helme and Lanse Cock, Israel Helme, interpreter.
Actions entered for trial, and some other matters to be called up, at a special court to be held at New Castle.
Proceedings of a special court held at New Castle, in Delaware.
Grant to Dr. John Des Jardins of a tract of land lying on Jones creek, in Apoquemini.
Grant to Paternella Carr and her children of the remainder of her husband's estate, after paying his debts.
James Sandylands and Lawrence Hulst, fined for misbehaviour, at a court held at Peter Rambo's.
Petition. Lutherans on the Delaware river, setting forth that in Dec., 1672, two congregations had been established, one above Verdritige hook, under rev. Mr. Laers, the other below that point, under rev. Jacobus Fabritius, and praying that the same be confirmed.
Order to construct two dykes or highways along certain marshy lands at New Castle.
Declaration of H. Block, John Moll and Derick Albuck, magistrates of New Castle, respecting the opposition manifested in the church, by John Ogle and rev. Jacobus Fabritius, to the above order.
Petition of the inhabitants of the district of New Castle relative to making two dykes or highways through the marsh belonging to Mr. Carr.
Reasons which led the magistrates to make the order about the two dykes.
Remonstrance of inhabitants of New Castle against being compelled to repair one of the above dykes, it being private property.
Order thereupon; parties to obey the directions of the court on pain of paying double the expense of the work.
Letter. William Tom, clerk of the court at New Castle, to gov. Andros, representing the opposition offered to the construction of the dykes, and requesting instructions.
Remonstrance of the Swedes and Fins of Cranehook church, against domine Fabricius being their minister.
Letter. William Tom to gov. Andros, relative to the affairs of Mrs. Carr.
Certificate of secretary Nicolls, that capt. Carr was indebted to Dr. Henry Taylor at the time of the surrender of New York.
Letter. Magistrates to gov. Andros, concerning capt. Carr's meadow, the removing the block house, &c.
Minute of the purchase of two tracts of land by gov. Andros for His Royal Highness from the Indian Proprietors; one at the falls of the Delaware, the other at Musketoe cove, L. I.
List of persons, old and young, living at the Whorekill, Del.
Petition. Helmanus Wiltbank to the council, about capt. Cantwell, and charges made against him.
Letter. Armergartt Printz to Samuel Edsal, about private affairs.
Petition. William Hamilton and Wm. Sempill, relative to a cargo of goods brought by them from New York to Delaware for sale.
Letter. Capt. Cantwell to gov. Andros, on the affairs at the Delaware.
List of land patents sent to capt. Cantwell at Delaware.
Letter. Gov. Andros to capt. Cantwell, relative to Indian affairs.
Letter. Augustine Herrmans to capt. Cantwell, relative to surveyor's fees in Maryland, and requesting him to arrest runaways.
Certificate of Oly Joorson, Peter De Witt, John Barnson, Henry Johnson, Peter Matthiason of the right of way of Hans Block through land now owned by capt. Cantwell.
Certificate of Martin Garritson relative to Hans Block's right of way over capt. Cantwell's land.
Petition of Hendrick Jansen van Bremen about his fine for shooting Mr. Tom's horse.
Nomination of magistrates for the Delaware river.
Answers given to capt. Cantwell's proposals about affairs on the Delaware river.
Copy of a patent granted by gov. Andros to Daniel Whitley of a piece of land in Delaware, called the Grove, situated on St. John's creek, on the west side of the Delaware bay.
Ordinance. Introducing the Duke's laws, establishing courts of justice and making various other rules for the government of the Delaware river.
Memorandum of gov. Andros's orders in answer to the petitions of Peter Bawcom, of Joshua Barkstead, to the letter of Wm. Winsmore, and petition of George Young.
Memorial of John Moll, Henry Ward, William Tom and others, magistrates of New Castle, Del., to gov. Andros, on municipal affairs.
Returns of survey of the following named tracts of lands in Delaware; Maritie's Hook; Groeningen; Abraham's Delight; Drumer's Neck; The Good Neighborhood; Calton; Pimepakka, &c.; Point Pleasant; Quessinawominck; Teckquirassy; Shakhamexunk; Pimmerpakka; Towocawonink; White Clay's creek; and a piece laid out for Peter Dalboe. Grantees for the 1st tract are, Charles Jansen, Otto Ranson, Otto Neilson, Hans Hopman, John Hendrickson and Hans Otteson; 2d, Peter Alricks; 3d, Abraham Enloes; 4th, Maurice Daniel; 5th, Casparus Herman; 6th, John Barker; 7th, Michael Fredericks; 8th, Francis Walker and Dunk Williams; 10th, Peter Cock; 11th, Lawrentius Carolus; 12th, Lawrence Cock, Erick Cock, Michael Neilson, Otto Ernest Cock, Gower Ramboe and Pieter Nielson; 17th, Peter Peterson and Gasper Fish; 18th, Erick Mallock, Otto Nielson and Christian Thomason; 19th, Peter Thomason.
Minutes of a council held at New York in relation to major John Fenwick's granting patents in New Jersey; Jean Paul Jaquet's complaint against John Fenwick; answers to the proposals of the magistrates of New Castle.
Letter. Gov. Andros to the magistrates of New Castle relative to municipal affairs; major John Fenwick, &c.
Assignment by Samuel Edsall (of New York) to George Heathcote, of England, mariner, of an island in the Delaware river.
Fees of the surveyor in the province of Maryland, to be observed in Delaware.
Schedule of surveyor's fees as allowed by the general assembly of Maryland, signed by John Bloomfield, secretary.
Order of J. Anderson on E. Blackwell in favor of Robt. Hucheson, for money; dated New Castle.
Letter. Secretary Nicolls to the magistrates at Whorekill, relative to a piece of land granted to Wm. Plainer, and again granted to Randell Revell.
Letter. Helmer Willbank to governor Andros; lord Baltimore about to renew his claim; rebellion in Virginia.
Order of a special court at Whorekill for the resurvey of the lands of John Stevens, purchased of William Willoughby and Robert Dicks.
Depositions in the case of rev. Laurentius Carolus, plaintiff, and Hans Peterson, defendant.
Pleadings in the above cause for recovery of a mare.
Petition. captain Cantwell and John d'Haes, relative to a trespass, committed by widow Block on land purchased by them of captain John Carr.
Order for the survey of 200 acres of land for captain Israel Helm.
Dimensions and bounds of Prime hook near the Whorekill.
Petition. Mary Block, dated Newcastle, relative to right of way.
Memorandum of a sale of land for captain Nathl. Carr called by the name of Grader's neck; bounds of the same; patent issued Oct. 23, 1667.
Survey of a tract of land lying near the Whorekill for Randell Revell at Slater Creek.
Proceedings of the court held at the Whorekill on the petition of William Planer, relating to the above land.
Order of the court at New Castle, relative to certain records delivered by William Tom, the former clerk.
Letter. Magistrates to governor Andros, relative to their municipal officers generally.
Letter. Helm. Wiltbank to governor Andros, relative to certain lands surveyed by the surveyors of Maryland, which he alleges belong to Delaware.
Letter. Captain John Colier to governor Andros, relative to the records of that place kept by Wm. Tom; war with France.
Pleadings in the case of Hans Peterson, plaintiff, and rev. Laurentius Carolus, defendant, relative to a certain mare.
Letter. Edmund Cantwell to John Stevens, relative to the title of his land.
Order of Helm. Wiltbank, justice at the Whorekill, in case of Edward Southrin, plaintiff, and John Roades, defendant.
Letter. John Steavens to ————, relative to his patent.
Complaint of Mrs. Erskins, widow of serjeant Erskins, relative to trespasses committed on her property by John Mole and William Semple.
Decision of the court held at Whorekill, in the cause of Edward Southrin, plaintiff, and John Roades, defendant.
Letter. John Audrey to governor Andros, dated from Whorekill.
Letter. Helmer Wiltbank to governor Andros, relative to the surveys made by Maryland in Delaware.
Letter. Edmund Cantwell to gov. Andros, relative to Symon Gibson, a convicted prisoner, being sent to New York, and about granting patents before the certificates are confirmed.
Letter. Thos. Welborne and William Anderson to gov. Andros, complaining of captain Cantwell.
Order of the court at New Castle about the property of Frans Barentson, deceased, on the petition of Hans Peterson.
Order of the court held at New Castle in relation to the property of Frans Barentsen on the complaint of capt. Christopher Billopp, on the behalf of the duke of York agst. Hans Peterson.
Petition. Court of Upland, by Israel Helm, Lawrence Cock, Morris Cock, Andries Benckson, Swen Lorn, Ephraim and Caspar Herman, and others, for grants of land on the west side of he Delaware river, near the falls.
Record of the court at Upland in regard to the settlement of the suit between Hans Peterson and domine Laurentius Carolus, about a mare.
List of persons in the company at Delaware.
Civil and military appointments for Whorekill.
List of the names of persons in New Castle and Whorekill.
Extracts from letters of gov. Andros to the commander and collector at New Castle, relative to vessels sailing up the Delaware river; dated Nov. 23, 1676 and April 6, 1677.
Minutes of the council in New York relative to directions to capt. C. Billopp, about sloops sailing up the Delaware, and capt. E. Cantwell's answer to the complaint of the magistrates of Whorekill as to abuses in altering surveys.
Letter. Court at New Castle to gov. Andros, relative to their municipal affairs.
Proceedings of a special court held at New Castle in the case of John Shackerly, plaintiff, and Henry Salter, defendant, relative to a sale of silver plate.
Depositions of Edmund Cantwell, justice Fop Outhout, Michael Baton and Reynier van th——, in a court held at New Castle, relative to the conduct of John Fenwick at a meeting held on the east side of the Delaware river.
Letter. Secretary Nicoll to the court at New Castle, relative to the conduct of John Fenwick, &c.
Order of the court at Whorekill putting over to the next assizes, to be held at New York, the cause of John Roades, plaintiff, and Helmanus Wiltbank, defendant.
Minute of council in relation to John Fenwick in Delaware; concerning Mr. Tom's estate; Wm. Asfordsby appointed sheriff of the Esopus.
Letter. The council to the magistrates at New Castle, in relation to the matter of John Fenwick.
Will of William Tom, of New Castle.
Petition. Edmund Cantwell relative to the will and estate of William Tom.
Proceedings of a court held at New Castle against Walter Wharton, for marrying himself contrary to law, &c.
Proceedings of the commander and justices, held in the town of New Castle, in relation to major Fenwick.
Letter. Magistrates to capt. Matthias Nicolls and the rest of the council, in relation to major Fenwick's case, and Mr. Tom's estate.
Petition. John Hillyard to gov. Andros, relative to the difficulty in relation to the land granted him on Delaware bay.
Minute of the court at New Castle of sundry matters to be laid before governor Andros on his arrival from England, and deputing Mr. Moll to submit the same.
Petition. George Merten in relation to his land on Delaware bay.
Letter. John Brigs to Andrew Bondler, requesting him to pay a certain demand to John Shakerly, and account against John Shakerly, of New Castle, for groceries.
Account against John Briggs for a lot of kitchen furniture.
Receipt of Richard Higinbottom, dated Whorekill, in Delaware bay, to John Shakerly for full satisfaction for one gray horse, &c., with letter from John West dated Uplands, to John Smith, relative to an account for a cask of wine.
Order of John Addom, dated New Castle, on Sander Maulstone, in favor of John Shackerly for ten mink skins; and Susanna Garland's account against John Shakerly for rum, &c.
Letter. Helmanus Wiltbank to secretary Nicolls, relating to surveyors and surveys.
Petition. Edward Southrin to gov. Andros, relative to the abuse he has received from one John Avery, in the discharge of his duty as a magistrate.
Petition. Luke Watson about an order to take up stray horses about Whorekill.
Petition. Luke Watson for land at the Whorekill.
Petition. Henry Stretcher about land at the Whorekill.
Petition. Cornelius Johnson for a grant of land at Whorekill.
Order to Thomas Ashton, sheriff of New York, to take Henry Smith, of Whorekill, into custody.
Petition. Thomas Spry, surgeon, claiming a colt seized and sold by capt. Billopp.
Names of the persons at the Whorekill eligible for magistrates, with list of those appointed.
Letter. Secretary Nicolls to Helmanus Wiltbank and the magistrates at Whorekill, about granting an execution in the case of Nathl. Walker agst. Edward Southern; relative to a piece of land laid out for N. Walker by Cor. Verhoofe, 1677, &c.
List of patents in the hands of capt. Edward Cantwell, New Castle.
Names of persons at Salem, or Swamptown, where major Fenwick settled.
Letter. Cornelius Verhoofe to gov. Andros, relative to the abuse, &c., of Henry Smith towards him while discharging his duty as deputy surveyor, &c.
Certificate of H. Wiltbank and John Kipshaven, as to the qualifications of Cornelius Verhoof, of Delaware bay, as a surveyor.
Copy of an attachment in favor of William Blackston against William Caning, issued by Edward Southrin, of Whorekill.
Copy of a summons against William Prentice at the suit of Ously Briant, issued as above, and order to deliver goods.
Copies of subpoenas issued as above in a suit against Cornelius Verhoof, for Peter Bawcomb, Cornelis Johnson, Henry Harmon, John King, Thomas Philips, Elizabeth Simpson, Francis Megges, William Kaning, Henry Smith, Thomas Morgan, John Lemon, John Oakey and William Sharpe.
Names of witnesses in the suit of Henry Smith against Cornelius Verhoof, Peter Bawcomb, Alice Raymon, John Lemon, William True.
Charges made by Henry Smith against Cornelius Verhoof, and Helm. Wiltbank, of Delaware.
Extract from Coke's institutes concerning high treason, produced by Henry Smith before the governor.
Petition. Henry Smith to gov. Andros, relative to his giving security to prosecute a charge for treason against Helm. Wiltbank.
Declaration of Henry Smith with regard to the charge of treason against Helmanus Wiltbank; the charge was made by Dr. John Roades and William Prentice to Francis Jenkins, a justice in Maryland; also as to Edward Southrin's conversations with the devil, and as to Cors. Verhoof's keeping false records.
Petition. Henry Smith to be discharged from confinement.
Account of Henry Smith's charges in the suit depending in the assize at New York, in 1677 and 1678, between him and Peter Gronendike.
Order to the justices at New Castle on the petition of Jane, the widow of serjeant John Erskins.
Letter. Rev. John Yeo, minister of Whorekill, to Dr. Henry Smith relative to the witnesses in his case.
Instructions to the magistrates of New Castle relative to the administration of the estate of William Tom.
Letter. Helm. Wiltbank, Edward Southrin and Alex. Molestine, magistrates of Whorekill, to gov. Andros relative to Edward Cantwell's erasing the names of Thomas Wellburne and William Anderson of Accomack county, Virginia, from a certificate of survey and putting in others, also the petition of Thos. Wellburne and William Anderson.
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Petition. Andres Poulson relative to a grant of land in Apequarneny creek, Delaware river, of which he is defrauded by Walter Wharton, surveyor.
Duplicate of the lease of Matiniconk island in Delaware river to Robert Stacy.
Petition. Thomas Ollive and other inhabitants of Burlington, N. J. in favor of Henry Jacobs, tenant in possession of Matiniconk island.
Blank patent for a piece of land in Delaware bay for Nathaniel Walker.
Draft of a patent to Thomas Younk for a piece of land, called Popler Neck, on the west side of Delaware bay.
Pleadings and proceedings of a court held at New Castle, in the case of Thomas Harwood, plaintiff, and Jacob Vanderveer, defendant, in an action of debt.
Petition. Arnlodus de La Grange relative to the island of Tinicum, in the Delaware river, purchased by his father from Armegart Prints.
Receipt of Ephm. Herman to John Steevens for 25 bushels of wheat for quit-rent due for 1200 acres of land, called Content, lying in Duke creek, and for 1300 acres, called London, lying in Little creek below Duke creek.
Statement of John Moll, Peter Alright, J. d'Haes and Wm. Smith of New Castle, relative to the breaking open the trunk of Adam Wallis, left in the house of Robert Hudleson.
Petition. Adam Wallis in relation to the above matter.
List of patents sent to capt. Edmund Cantwell, which were refused to be signed.
Letter. Win. Clark to gov. Andros relative to the settlement of that district.
Confirmation by gov. Andros of John -------- to be clerk at Whorekill.
Petition. Jan Kipphaven for a piece of land at Whorekill.
Petition. John Yvne to be sheriff of Whorekill.
Petition, dated Burlington, signed by John Budd, John Mifflin and others from Old England, for grants of land.
Letter. Luke Watson to gov. Andros relative to the conduct of capt. John Avery, a magistrate.
Offer of Johannes de Haes and Ephraim Herman to be security for capt. Cantwell, as administrator of the estate of Mr. Tom.
Letter. Secretary Nicolls to capt. Cantwell, about lands at Delaware falls.
Minutes of council relative to capt. Burt's vessel.
Order of the court at Whorekill on the petition of John Richardson, relating to some premises in the possession of John Stevens.
Order of the court at Whorekill on the petition of John Stevens for a resurvey of land purchased by him of Peter Percy, William Willoughby, &c.
Letter. John Brigs to secretary Nicolls, relative to the above lands.
Order of the court at Whorekill on the petition of John Richardson, relating to some premises in the possession of John Stevens.
Order of the magistrates of Whorekill to John Vines, sheriff, to put John Richardson in possession of the premises claimed by John Stevens.
Order of the court at Whorekill decreeing the possession of the said premises to John Stevens; action of the magistrates thereon.
Answer of John Richardson, respondent, to the bill of complaint of John Stevens, appellant.
Case of Tymen Stiddem, declaring his right to 600 acres of land lying in the north side of the Fish creek, also Brandywine creek just below the falls of the said creek.
Abstract of Dr. Tymen Stiddem and Jacob Vandeveer's papers, which were delivered them back.
Articles of agreement between John Stevens and Thomas Crumpton, for a piece of land on the west side of Delaware bay, near Duck creek.
Articles of agreement between Thomas Crompton, planter, and John Richardson, both of Dorchester county, Maryland, relating to the above pieces of land.
Letter. Gov. Andros to the magistrates of the Whorekill, New Castle, &c., ordering the arrest of Richard Turner, upon the application of capt. Jennefer, high sheriff of Accomack.
Letter. Secretary Nicolls to capt. John Avery, relative to a tract of 680 acres of land which was laid out for Nathaniel Walker, at Whorekill, and called Cedar Neck, surveyed, by Cornelius Verhoof, to have certain swamp lands included in his patent.
Letter. Edmund Cantwell to John Stevens, denying that he ever gave Thomas Phillips orders to grant warrants for land; that he never gave John Richards a warrant for more than 300 acres.
Letter. Edmund Cantwell to gov. Andros, giving an account of his interview with the Indians relative to a survey of lands above the falls on the Delaware.
Letter. John Avery relative to the 680 acres of land called Cedar Neck, at Whorekill, laid out for capt. Nathl. Walker.
Affidavit of Thomas Garvass, that he saw Thomas Crompton deliver possession of the land on which he dwelt, to Theophilus, the man of John Stevens.
Letter. Secretary Nicolls to capt. Cantwell relative to affairs on the Delaware.
Names of the magistrates of New Castle, Upland, Whorekill and West New Jersey.
Order of court conforming to William Dickson a certain tract of land at St. Jones, Whorekill.
Memorandum of Ephraim Hermans for grants to Israel Helme, Otto Swanson and Laura Cock for 200 acres of land each.
List of patents delivered to Jacobsen, Otto Paulsen, Arent Johnson, Paulus and Amelius Verking, Maurice Daniel, Bryan O'Malle, John Moll and others.
Declaration in ejectment in the case of John Stevens, plaintiff, and John Glover, defendant, John Glover vs. Griffith Jones, about a piece of land called Willing brook, and other pleadings and papers relating to the same land before the court at Whorekill (see p. 73).
Bond of Thomas Crompton of Dorchester county, province of Maryland, and John Richardson of the same place, for the faithful performance of certain covenants contained in certain articles dated Aug. 18, 1676 (see page 74), affidavits and papers relating to the same matter, all produced and used in a court held at Whorekill.
Appeal from the Whorekill court to the court of assizes in the suit of John Stevens, pl'ff, vs. John Richardson, def't.
Depositions of William Sempill, Samuel Land and Mathias Mathias, at New Castle, in the suit of Tyman Stiddem vs. Jacob Vanderveer.
Letter. Ephraim Herman to secretary Nicolls, relating to various matters in Delaware; patents; quakers; dome Tesschemaker.
Letter. John Ogle to John Brigs, relative to tobacco to be paid for a horse.
Letter. John Moll to secretary Nicolls, on affairs in Delaware.
Letter. Thos. Wollaston to John Briggs, relative to the payment of a draft drawn by the latter.
Letter. Philip Pocock to gov. Andres, relative to the affairs of Robert Hoskins who was drowned.
Order of a court held at New Castle, declaring that William Young was reputed to be the eldest son of Thomas Young, of St. Jones, deceased.
Articles of agreement between John Steevens and Samuel Stiles, relative to a plantation on Ducke creek.
Letter. Thos. Spry to Sarah Shakerly, relative to debts due him from her late husband.
Letter. Ephraim Herman to John Moll, relative to some remarks made about the Swedes by the wife of Jonas Peterson, at the house of Peter Cock, Schuylkill.
Letter. Philip Pocock to gov. Andros, stating that the inhabitants of Craneneck desired to have their lands, held under patents from the Dutch, resurveyed, and to have them confirmed by him, gov. Andros.
Letter. Johannis Kip to Cornelius Stenwyck, in regard to the estate of John Shackerly.
Deposition of Johannes d'Haes, relative to a debt owing him by John Briggs.
Letter. Francis Whitwell to gov. Andros, asking for a commission to take up stray horses.
Census of the responsible housekeepers and their families residing at Cedar creek, Muther creek, St. Jones and Duck creek, Matinicum, Wicacoe, Passayunck, Kincesse, Calcoon hook, Tinnacum, Upland, Printsdorp, Newcastle, and other places on the Delaware river.
Petition. Cornelius Janse for a rehearing and trial by a jury, of a difference between him and Helmanus Wiltbank, relative to a parcel of land.
Letter. Daniel Wills to secretary Nicolls, acknowledging receipt of a writing brought by one Jacob Leysler.
Petition. Inhabitants of the new town, near the falls of the Delaware, called Crewcorne, against the sale of liquor to the Indians.
Names of the magistrates of New Castle, Upland, Whorekill and West New Jersey.
Letter. Francis Whitwell to gov. Andros on the part of the court, at St. Jones, Delaware, with petition.
Deposition of Peter Gronendyke, of Whorekill, relative to the indebtedness of John Shakerly to Mrs. Mary Phillips.
Return of William Biles, of Crewcorne, that he had summoned Gilbert Wheeler and Barnet Keerce to appear before the gov. at New York; also, that George Browne, Robert Scooly, Robert Lucas and Samuel Field are nominated magistrates for the above place.
Return of Daniel Wills, of Burlington, N. J., that Thomas Olive, Danl. Wills, Robert Stacy, Mahlon Stacy, Wm. Emley, &c., are nominated commissioners, and Wm. Beachy, sheriff, Thos. Revell, clerk.
Acknowledgment, signed Thos. Budd, concerning a certain paper which is mislaid (contents not stated).
Letter. James Nevill to gov. Andros, relative to the proceedings of sundry fugitives from Virginia, who pretended to belong to a wrecked Guineaman.
Minute of a grant to Ephraim Herman of 600 acres of land lying on the west side of the Delaware river, near its mouth, between the land of Morris Liston and Duke Creek, formerly granted to John Morgan and John Denny, both deceased; also of 600 acres to Lawrence Cock, on the west side of Delaware river and north side of Duke creek, formerly granted to John Ashman and Saml. Jackson.
Deposition of Samuel Stiles, relative to John Richardson taking (by means of threats) forcible possession of his premises near Littlecreek, in the Whorekill precinct.
Proceedings of a court held at Whorekill in a suit between Walter Dickson, plaintiff, and Barnard Hodges, defendant, about the title to a tract of land on Jones creek.
Petition. Walter Dickinson relative to a tract of land, named Mulberry swamp, situated at St. Jones creek, formerly surveyed for Thomas Merritt.
Letter. William Clark, a Quaker, to gov. Andros, declining to take an oath, but transmitting a written engagement to discharge the duties of a magistrate, to which office he had been appointed.
Letter. Cornelis Verhoofe to gov. Andros, relative to the discharge of his duties as a surveyor.
Letter. Luke Watson, John Roades, John Kipphaven, Wm. Clark and -----, magistrates, to gov. Andros, relative to a prison and court house; surveys and settling of land.
Recommendation by Francis Whitwell, John Hillyard, Edward Pack and Robert Hart, magistrates of St. Jones county, Del., of Cornelius Verhoof to be surveyor, and also clerk of their court.
Order of a court held at Whorekill, affirming a judgment in favor of Peter Groundik, plaintiff, agst. John Avery, defendant, and other papers relating to the same matter.
Minute of a verdict for plaintiff at a court held at Whorekill, in the case of Walter Dickinson, plaintiff, agst. Bernard Hodges, defendant, in relation to the title to a tract of land called Mulberry swamp, on St. Jones creek.
Letter. Wm. Clarke to Peter Groundik, with an appraisal of goods of his taken on execution.
Letter. John Wright to gov. Andros, for land at Chiepessing, near the falls of the Delaware.
Letter. Cornelis Verhoofe, inclosing a recommendation of the court for his appointment as clerk and surveyor of St. Jones.
Petition. Peter Groundyck, praying that John Avery's goods may be sold at auction in order to satisfy his debt.
Order of the council at New York on the above petition.
Deposition of Francis Whitwell relative to capt. Cantwell's giving him several blank warrants for land.
Deposition of John Brinkloc relative to John Steven's tract of land on Duke creek.
Petition. Barnard Hedges for a rehearing of his claim to a tract of land of 400 acres granted by the court of the Whorekill.
Complaint of sundry inhabitants of Crewcorne, on the Delaware, against Gilbert Wheeler, for selling rum to the Indians.
Memorandum of public matters at the Whorekill to be attended to.
Petition. Ambrose Backer for the return of his horse forfeited for killing his daughter-in-law.
Certificate of sundry persons of New Castle as to the previous quiet character of the above horse.
Letter. Francis Whitwell to gov. Andros relative to a tract of land granted him on Duke creek.
Letter. Ephm. Herman to John West of New York, about being summoned to appear before the governor with capt. Cantwell; expects to arrive there in 8 days.
Declaration for false imprisonment by John Roades agst. Helmanus Wiltbank.
Proceedings of the court at Whorekill, removing Cors. Verhoof as clerk, and appointing Wm. Clark.
Letter. Magistrates of Deale, formerly Whorekill, to gov. Andros, recommending William Clark to be clerk of their court.
Letter. Francis Whitwell and John Hillyard, justices, to captain Antony Brockholls, asking protection against Lord Baltimore who threatens to reduce Delaware.
Proceedings, affidavits, &c., in the prosecution of John Moll and Abraham Man at New Castle.
Letter. Magistrates to capt. Anthony Brockholls, on the above matter.
Letter. Eph. Herman to capt. Brockholls, about quit-rents; the arrest of Abm. Man; expected arrival of Wm. Penn, &c.
Letter. Ephraim Herman to capt. Brockholes; arrival of gov. Markham and immigrants for Pennsylvania; application to lay out the 12 miles above New Castle as mentioned in Penn's patent, &c.; report that Delaware is granted to Penn.
Summons in the case of John Glover agst. Samuel Stiles; plea trespass and ejectment.
Petition of Cornelis Verhoof, of Deale, for leave to survey land for himself.
Fee bill of Johannes Kip, att'y of Cornelis Steenwyck, administrator of the estate of John Shackerly, deceased.
Account of John Shackerly, deceased, while he was in partnership with Reynier the baker.
Letter. Thos. Wollaston to John Briggs of West Jersey, relative to a debt against him.
Affidavit of John Ogle in relation to the above matter.
Schedule of property belonging to John Shackerly delivered by John Briggs.