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On the 21st of November 1642

Cornelio vander Hoykens, fiscal, plaintiff, vs. Hendrick Jansen, tailor, defendant, for slander. The plaintiff requests in writing that the case may be expedited. The defendant requests a copy of the charges against him. The copy is granted in order to present a written answer thereto on the next court day, on pain of having the plaintiff proceed with the case.

On the 27th 6f November 1642

Cornelis vander Hoykens, fiscal, plaintiff, vs. Jan Schepmoes, defendant, who bought three stolen beavers and two pounds of powder from a soldier. Plaintiff demands that the defendant be punished as the thief who stole the beavers deserves. Schepmoes is ordered to restore to Coster the money and the goods which he received from Coster. The defendant, refusing to do this, is placed under arrest until such time as he shall have restored the money.

Michiel Picet, plaintiff, vs. Piere Pia, defendant, for slander. Parties are ordered to prove the slander.

Nicolaes Stander, plaintiff, vs. Jaques Bentyn, defendant, in regard to a certain contract. The defendant says he made no contract with the plaintiff, but with Goodman Lengh and Messingjour. Goodman Lengh and Messingjour ordered to appear on the next court day and prove the injury done to Bentyn.

Mr. Smit, plaintiff, vs. Andries Hudden, defendant. Default.

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Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 4, Council Minutes, 1638-1649 (A. Van Laer, Trans.). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1974.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.