Translation
Order to sheriff Tonneman to advise those of Breuckelen to fulfill their engagement towards Mr. Polhemus
Series:
Scanned Document:
After having read the foregoing letter the following answer was made:
Mr. Tonneman is hereby commissioned by the director general and councilors to remind those of Breuckelen once more to the agreement and promise concerning the salary of their preacher d o . Polhemius, otherwise the director general and councilors will give such orders and make such dispositions as are appropriate. Dated as above[i]
Notes
See NYCD 14:382 for another translation.
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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