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Leendertsz is of opinion that Adriaen vander Donck shall be examined by commissaries in his place of confinement.

Commissary Keyser is of opinion that vander Donck ought to be brought here and then examined.

Burghers

Jacob Wolpertsen says this matter does not concern him and therefore he ought to be excused from voting.

Marten Cregier says that vander Donck ought to be heard in confinement.

Gorge Bacxter, ensign, as above.

Augustyn Heerman says, as vander Donck is a co-member of the board of Nine Men, he cannot advise in the matter.

Sergeant Litscho thinks that it is best that Verdonck remain in confinement until he be examined.

Jan Evertsen Bout says inasmuch as vander Donck is a burgher, he ought to be treated as a burgher.

Philip Geraerdy says that vander Donck must receive what he has paid.

Pieter Cock says that vander Donck must remain in confinement until he has been examined.

Borger Jorisz ut supra, the same as Pieter Cock.

The honorable director general is of opinion that for the removal of all differences and disputes it would be necessary to summon two deputies from each colony and village in New Netherland to hold a land dach to deliberate on the highly necessary delegation for the best interest of the country in general.

Mr. Dincklaghen says that he will not meddle with the matter and is of opinion that one ought to wait until the lords States shall have taken measures.

Fiscal van Dyck thinks it advisable to summon two or three persons from the surrounding English and other villages to assist with those of the Manhatans in deciding what is best for the public in regard to the delegation to the fatherland.

La Montagne, ut supra
Briant Nuton, ut supra
Gorge Bacxter, ut supra
Adriaen Keyser, ut supra
Poulus Leendersz, ut supra
Daniel Litschoe, ut supra
Martin Crigier, ut supra
Augustyn Heerman refers it to the board of Nine Men
Borger Jorisen, Philip Geraerdy and Pieter Cock agree in opinion with the fiscal, as above.

Poulus Leendertsz and Adriaen d'Keyser are ordered and appointed a committee to investigate the case of Adriaen vander Donck in the presence of the honorable fiscal, the 5th of March anno 1649, in New Amsterdam, New Netherland.

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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.