Translation
Dutch colonial council minutes, 14 December 1642
On the 14th of December 1642
Laurens Cornelisz, plaintiff, vs. Pauwels Jansen from Vlissingen, defendant. The plaintiff demands fulfilment of the contract made with the defendant. He is ordered to obtain a copy of the previous judgment and to govern himself according.
Nicolaes Looper, plaintiff, vs. G[ e ]orge Rapalje, defendant, and also vs. Hans Hansz. The plaintiff demands the return of a crosscut saw which Hans Hansen has in his house. It is ordered that Hans Hansen bring the saw here on the next court day.
Eduwart Fiscock, plaintiff, vs. Michiel Picet, defendant. First default.
References
Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 4, Council Minutes, 1638-1649 (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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