Translation
Declaration of Egbert van Borsum as to a quarrel between Catelyn Trico and Surgeon Paulus van der Beeck
Egbert van Borsum, aged about 30 years, at the request of Catelyn Trico, attests, testifies and declares, in place and with promise of a solemn oath if necessary and required, that Catelyn came to the house of Master Hans[1] and asked Master Pauwel:[2] “Why do you beat my daughter?” He, Pauwel, answered: “You lie.” She replied: “You lie like a villain and a dog.” She, Catelyn, raising her hand, Master Pauwel struck Catelyn and then called her a whore and a wampum thief, which she called people to witness.
References
Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 2, Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1642-1647 (A. Van Laer, Trans.). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1974.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.
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