Translation
Power of attorney from Cornelis Maessen to Jan Jansen Damen to sell grain
Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of New Netherland, appeared Cornelis Masen, residing in the colony of Renselaerswyck, who declares that he has empowered Jan Jansen Damen to sell in the principal's name all such grain as belongs to him, Cornelis Masen, and lies in the loft of G[ e ]orge Rappaelje, and that to the best advantage of the principal, who shall hold as valid whatever Jan Damen shall do in trading with and disposing of the grain. Done the 29th of June A°. 1644, in Fort Amsterdam, New Netherland.
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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