Translation
Bond of Isaac Allerton as security for a debt due by Edward Moor [canceled]
[1]I, Isaack Allerton, bind myself as surety and co-principal for Eduwart Moor in the sum of eight hundred guilders, the same being the balance of the purchase money of the bark St. Martyn, on condition, if the Honorable Director Kieft will not let him, Moor, pass and does not demand or require any surety, this bond shall be null and void. [ Allerton ] being held as surety, the above mentioned bark will be his security. For all of which Mr. Moor submits his person and property to all courts. Done the 28th of January 1645.
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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