Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of writs of appeal, in Dutch, from judgments made by the courts of New Amsterdam, Oostdurp (Westchester),
Heemsteede, New Amstel, Wiltwyck (in the Esopus), Flushing (on Long Island), and Fort Orange. Writs of appeal were granted
by the Council of the Colony of New York in response to petitions, usually submitted by one party in a civil action. The records
in this series also include summonses and writs of mandamus.
Creator:
Title:
New Netherland Council writs of appeal
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
23 leaves
Inclusive Dates:
1658-1663
Series Number:
A1877