Translation
Appointment of magistrates for the towns on the east end of Long
Island
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At a Meeting of the Honorable Commanders and Honorable Council of War, holden on the
8th of September, Anno 1673.
Present— |
Cornelis Evertse, Junior, |
Commanders |
Jacob Benkes, |
Captain Anthony Colve. |
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From the nominations submitted by the towns of Southampton, Seatalcket, Huntington,
Easthampton and Southold, are elected by the Honorable Council of War:
For Schout,
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Isaac Arnouts.[1]
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For Secretary
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Henry Pierson. |
And as Magistrates of the undermentioned towns respectively for the next year,
whereof a certificate is sent to each in form, to wit:
As Magistrates of the town of Southampton:
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Edward Howell, |
As Magistrates of the town of Seatalcket:
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Richard Woodhill, |
As Magistrates of the town of Huntington:
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Joseph Whiteman, |
As Magistrates of the town of Easthampton:
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John Mellford, |
As Magistrates of the town of Southold:
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Thomas More, |
Notes
Sic. Arnold. — Ed.
References
Translation: O'Callaghan, E.B., trans./ed., Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New-York, vol. 2 (Albany: Weed, Parsons: 1858), pp. 569-730 (vol. 23, pp. 1-270 only).A complete copy of this publication is available on the
New Netherland Institute website.