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Examination of Gysbert Teunisen, a witness, against Hans Vos
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Interrogatory of Gijsbert Teunissen, residing at Katskil, cited at the request of Hans Vos, conducted on April 24,1657, at the request of the officer of Fort Orange and the village of Beverwijck before the magistrates of the said jurisdiction.
1. How old he is and where bom? | 1. Answers, 34 years and bom in Gelder[ land ]. |
2. Whether he ever saw or heard that Hans Vos sold some strong drink or brandy to the Indians at Katskil? | 2. Answers, Yes, that he saw it. |
3. Whether he ever heard that Hans Vos said, if there was anyone in his house who informed against him, he would tie a rope with a stone around his neck and throw him into the kill? | 3. Answers, That he heard him say, “If there is anyone in my house who informs against me, I’ll throw him out of the door.” |
Appeared before the court Michiel Verbruggen, residing at Klaverrack, lately servant of Hans Vos, in Katskil, who in the presence of Hans Vos confirmed the testimony given by him on the 5th of April 1657, in the presence of Lambert Janssen and Anderies de Vos.