Translation
Order to attach the estate and effects of John Archer to answer a demand of Thomas Gibbs and John Curtis
On the petition of Christiaen Pieterse, it is allowed that the little freight which
will be earned in coming down and going back, shall not be paid to the public
treasury, but to him individually, inasmuch as he was pressed by the Commandant and
Court of Willemstadt to bring down the Committee and the French
prisoners.
Whereas Thomas Gibs and John Curtes have complained to the Governor,
that John Archer at Fordham is owing them some money, and that said Archer is
disposing of his effects with intention to defraud his creditors of their just right,
therefore the Schout and Magistrates of the aforesaid town of Fordham, are hereby
ordered and commanded to arrest on the complaint of said persons, the estate and
effects of the abovenamed Archer, and to allow said persons after due examination and
according to the state of the case, to receive good law and justice. Done Fort Willem
Hendrick, this 7th May, 1674.
By order of the Governor-General and Court of New
Netherland.
(Signed), | N. Bayard, Secretary. |