Transcription
Appointment of magistrates for Heemstead
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Lovinge Friends.
Out of the number presented unto us for the election of magistraats before the towne off Heemstead for the
followinge jeare I made choise off
John Seamons and Richard Gildersleeve the which wee by these presend establisch and confirme in that
officie soo after me love unto Jow I rest,
Your Lovinge Friend and gouvernor
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Notes
English document; see NYCD 14:376 for another transcription.
References
Translation: Gehring, C., & Venema, J. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 8, Council Minutes, 1656-1658 Syracuse, N.Y.: Syracuse University Press: 2018.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.
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