Translation
Deposition of Douwe Huydes that Marynus Luccassen sold a quantity of merchandise to skipper Low
Douwe Huydes from Driels, aged about 25 years, attests and declares in place and with promise of a solemn oath that it is true and truthful that Marynus Lucassen in his presence sold to skipper Low, before the Gelderse Blom arrived here, a certain quantity of merchandise, amounting to 13½ beavers, on condition that they were to be paid before the departure of the first ships for Holland, which he promises to confirm on oath if necessary and requested to do so. This day, the 23d of December
References
Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 3, Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1648-1660 (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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