Translation
Indenture of Albert Cornelissen to Cosyn Gerritsen, wheelwright
Albert Cornelissen hires hi[ mself to Cosyn Gerritsen ] to make wheels and wagons [ and ] whatever is connected therewith, for [ the term ] of one year commencing on the date hereof; and if they should not agree together, he is to be released at the end of six months; for which he is to be paid in addition to his board, per annum, by Cosyn Gerritsen, one hundred and ten guilders, and fourteen days are to be allowed in harvest time when Albert shall be at liberty to seek his own advantage. The 15th of June 1643.
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.
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