Translation
Order allowing Harry Brasier to trade and sell his property in New Amsterdam, but not to settle there
At the session, having read the petition of Herry Breser, who left this place in the time of trouble, contrary to the ordinance, requests permission to resume doing business here.
After deliberation, it was decided that the petitioner be allowed and granted to do business here, to settle his affairs, and to sell his house and property for his own profit, but to keep no domicile. Ady ut supra. At Amsterdam in New Netherland, 5 May 1655. Was signed Nicasius de Sille, La Montagne, C. van Tienhoven.
References
Translation: Gehring, C., trans./ed., New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 6, Council Minutes, 1655-1656 (Syracuse: 1995). A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.
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