Records of the Government of New Netherland
141
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
January 16 1674
Abstract:
The aforesaid draft being submitted by his Honor to the Burgomasters, they requested
to be permitted to communicate it to their Court, which was allowed, and after some
messages to and fro, the said Burgomasters and presiding Schepen again appeared in
the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
142
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
January 17 1674
Abstract:
17th January.The Governor-General and Council of New Netherland having read and
considered the petition of Richard Smith requesting, in substance, a rehearing in his
suit against the inhabitants of the Town of Huntington touching some lands in dispute
between .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
143
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
January 22 1674
Abstract:
Whereas, some of the inhabitants of Staten Island have complained to me of and
against Peter Biljouw, the Schout of the aforesaid Island, I have therefore hereby
resolved to commission and empower Mr. Cornelis van Ruyven and Captain Carel Epesteyn
to repair .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
144
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
January 22 1674
Abstract:
At a Council holden in Fort Willem Hendrick this 22nd January, 1674..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
145
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Abstract:
Captain Evertsen.Captain Cornelis Ewoutsen, the bearer hereof, will inform you
that his boatswain's mate, named Jan Pieterse, hath behaved very ill, being not only
disobedient to the command of his skipper, but even scolding and threatening him,
which being .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
146
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
January 24 1674
Abstract:
Whereas, it is found by daily experience that, notwithstanding previously issued
orders and proclamations, some inhabitants oi this city still presume to sell strong
drink to the soldiers and sailors in the public service here in Fort Willem Hendrick,
and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
147
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
January 30 1674
Abstract:
30th January.The Governor-General having read and considered the petition of
John Ogden, Schout at Aghter Col, requesting, in
substance:First. The Governor-General's ratification of some ordinances enacted
by the Magistrates, according to the copies thereof .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
148
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 1 1674
Abstract:
At a Council holden the 1st February, 1674..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
149
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Abstract:
Pltff. alleges that the Deft. hath, contrary to the Proclamation of the 12th December
last, received a letter from New England; concludes that the Deft. shall be condemned
in a penalty according to the Proclamation.Deft. says, he was not at home when
the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
150
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 1 1674
Abstract:
Having read and considered the petition of Richard Smith setting forth that the
previous English government had for reasons and motives more fully expressed in his
petition, granted and allowed a revision and rehearing of a certain judgment
pronounced between .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
151
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 1 1674
Abstract:
Whereas the Burgomasters and Schepens of the city of New Orange have made known to me
by petition that, in consequence of the excessive expenses incurred by them in the
fortification of this city, they owe a considerable sum of money, and that they are
daily .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
152
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 6 1674
Abstract:
Whereas I am informed that for the maintenance of good order on Staten Island, it is
necessary instead of two, that four proper persons be appointed as Commissaries
there, therefore, the actual Schout and Commissaries are hereby ordered to convene
the proprietors .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
153
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Abstract:
Whereas complaint is made to me that Ralph Doxy and Mary Lintsch are, without being
lawfully married, cohabiting together in or near the village of Newtown, on Long
Island, therefore the Fiscal, Captain Willem Knyff or his deputy, is hereby ordered
and commanded .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
154
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 14 1674
Abstract:
Whereas the inhabitants of Staten Island have requested of me that an addition be
made to the present number of their Magistrates, which I have, for reasons, granted
and allowed them; therefore, from the nomination made by them, I have elected, as
Magistr.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
155
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Writ of appeal from a judgment of the court of New Orange in the case of
the fiscal vs. Van Deventer
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 14 1674
Abstract:
Anthony Colve, Governor-General of New Netherland, for their High Mightinesses the
Lords States-General of the United Netherlands and his Serene Highness the Prince of
OrangeTo all who shall see these presents or hear them read, Greeting, make
known:Whereas .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
156
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Abstract:
At a Council in Fort Willem Hendrick, the 15th February, 1674..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
157
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 15 1674
Abstract:
Read and considered the petition of Robert Coo, of Rustdorp, requesting to be
admitted into the married state with Jane Rause, widow of Edward Rause, who died
about 2 1/2 years ago at Carolina;Ordered: That the Magistrates of the Town of
Rustdorp inquire .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
158
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 17 1674
Abstract:
Read and considered the petition of Pouls Regrinar, inhabitant of Staten Island,
requesting confirmation of a certain piece of land situate on Staten Island, granted
to him by the late Governor Lovelace, according to the affidavit of Matthys Nicolls,
late .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
159
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Title:
Series:
A1881
Dates:
February 20 1674
Abstract:
The Governor-General and Council of New Netherland, being informed that previous to
the date hereof, divers sorts of Measures and Weights have been in use in this city,
whereby the good inhabitants are liable to be seriously defrauded and wronged,
therefore .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
160
Creator:
New Netherland. Council.
Abstract:
At a Council in Fort Willem Hendrick, Thursday 22nd February, 1674..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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