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Lease from Rem Jansen to Jan Lock and Jan Picces of a plantation on Long Island : a

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This day, the 8th of April 1643, in the presence ] of Isaack Allerton, Remmert Jansen ] acknowledges ] that he has leased to Jan Lock and Jan Picces ], who also acknowledge that they have rented, his plantation situated on Long Island, for three consecutive years, for which they are to pay to the lessor at the end of the three years one hundred and eighty guilders. The lessor shall deliver with the plantation three old and three young goats with one sow, on condition of receiving ] half the increase, but the risk of death shall be borne by the lessor, who shall also deliver four schepels of wheat. Should the lessees during the term of the lease improve the land considerably, either by building, fencing, clapboarding or otherwise, the lessor shall pay therefor according to appraisal by impartial men at the expiration of the lease. In testimony whereof this is signed by parties. Done on the date above written.

Rem Yansen
Jan Lockh
Jan Picces
Isaac Allerton
Cornelis van Tienh.

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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.