Translation
Receipt of Hendrick Arentsen for 300 guilders paid by Jacob Wolphertsen on account
I, the undersigned, Hendrick Arensen, hereby acknowledge for myself, my heirs and successors the receipt in my hands from Jacob Wolphersen, before the execution hereof, of the sum of three hundred Carolus guilders in cash, which said sum of 300 guilders he, Jacob Wolphersen, has paid me on account of what he owes me or has from me in his possession. Therefore, I release the aforesaid Jacob Wolphersen from all further claims in regard to the aforesaid sum. In witness whereof this is signed by Hendric Arensen and witnesses, the 4th of December anno 1646, in 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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