Translation
Resolution to summon Henry Townsen to answer a charge of harboring Quakers
Whereas the director general and councilors are credibly informed by a letter written in Rustdorp, dated the 29th of December and signed by twelve of the most prominent inhabitants of the aforesaid village, that the Quakers and their following are being lodged and provided with [ food ] and drink, and have unusual relations in the aforesaid village at the house of Henry Townsen, which Townsen previously has also [called together and been present at the conventicles of Quakers, being condemned therefor on the 15th of September 1657 to a fine of 8 pounds Flemish, not yet paid by him,[i]
It is resolved, to summon him before the council. Date as above.]
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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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