Translation
Court minutes
The Fiscal, Pltff., |
against |
Assur Levy, Deft. |
Pltff. alleges that the Deft. hath, contrary to the Proclamation of the 12th December
last, received a letter from New England; concludes that the Deft. shall be condemned
in a penalty according to the Proclamation.
Deft. says, he was not at home when
the letter was brought to his house, and that his wife received it unwittingly, but
did not read it.
The Governor-General and Council having heard the Deft's excuse
and read the letter, have let him off for this time, and dismiss the Pltff's
complaint.
The Fiscal, Pltff., |
against |
Thomas Fleet, Deft. |
Pltff. alleges that the Deft. did, contrary to the published proclamations of this
Province, trade with the neighboring Colonies of New England, and brought a letter
from there, &c.
Deft. says and proves that it was done before the publication
of the proclamation, &c.
The Governor-General and Council having heard
parties, dismiss the Plaintiff's complaint.
The Fiscal, Pltff., |
Against |
Walter Webley, Deft. |
The Pltff. alleges that the Deft. hath been contrary to the Proclamation of the 12th
December last, in the enemy's country and brought letters thence hither; concludes
therefore that the Deft. shall be condemned in the fine according to the placard,
&c
Deft. answers, that he hath pursuant to the Proclamation, delivered the
letters into the Secretary's office and says, he hath had before this a pass to go in
search of his uncle Morris, which he claims he can again do, on said pass,
&c.
The Governor-General and Council having heard the Fiscal's demand and
Deft.'s excuse condemn the Deft. for the reasons aforesaid, in a fine of eight
Beavers, with costs.
Note.—'Tis ordered that the above Beavers shall be applied one-half to the Fiscal and the other half to the Church.
Pltff. alleges that the Deft. hath, contrary to the Proclamation of the 31st October,
sold rum for clothes to Jan Pietersen, boatswain's mate of the snow,
&c.
Deft. answers and proves, that it was before the publication of the
Proclamation.
The Governor-General and Council having heard the arguments of
parties, dismiss the Pltff.'s demand and conclusion, and order Deft. to restore the
purchased property for the same price he hath bought it.
This day Jacques
Cortelyou is ordered to deliver into the Secretary's office, an account of the estate
of the deceased Knoet[1]
Mauritz, who hath died in this country without leaving any legal heirs.