Translation
Survey of the lot conveyed to Albert Pietersen
Surveyed a lot for Aelbert, the trumpeter, taken off Jan Cornelisen's lot.
Is wide, on the east side, on the road, 2½ rods and ½ foot.
In the rear, on the west side, adjoining said Jan Cornelisen, it is wide 3 rods
In length, on the north side, 7 rods and 2 feet, stretching along Burgert Jorisen's land.
In length, on the south side, 7 rods less 2 feet, stretching along Pieter Wolfertsen's land and Aernoldes Hardenburch's land.
This day, the 21st of December 1648,
References
Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 3, Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1648-1660 (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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