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Power of attorney from Frans Joosen to Tonis Cray

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Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary in New Netherland, appeared Frans Joosen, from Bruges in Flanders, who constitutes Tonis Cray [ his attorney ] and empowers [ him ] to collect the share due him by the partners in the frigate La Garce, to wit, of the copper, Negroes, coral,[1] etc., which still remain undivided, with the understanding that whenever Tonis Cray shall receive his share, he shall have power to grant an acquittance therefor, doing further as circumstances may require. Done in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland, the 2nd of July anno 1642, in Fort Amsterdam.

Frans Joosen
Cornelis van Tienhoven
The original has korut, which is probably a mistake for koral, or korael though it is also possible that it is intended for korund, corundum.

References

Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 2, Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1642-1647 (A. Van Laer, Trans.). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1974.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.