Translation
Order for the seizure of hay mowed by Anthony Jansen
[several lines lost] Whereas the general and councilors of New Netherland have been informed that Anthony Jansz van Salee, disregarding the resolution and order of the director general and councilors, upon his own authority, is mowing hay in the meadows granted to Jacques Corteljouw for this year according to resolution dated 29 August last past, which Anthony Jansz is hereby not only prohibited and forbidden, but also Jacques Corteljouw is hereby permitted and authorized to accept, collect, and bring home the hay cut since 29 August against orders and interdiction by Anthony Jansz or his people. Done at Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland, 14 September 1656.
References
Translation: Gehring, C., & Venema, J. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 8, Council Minutes, 1656-1658 Syracuse, N.Y.: Syracuse University Press: 2018.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.
The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.
To report technical problems with this web site, please contact the New York State Archives at ARCHINFO@mail.nysed.gov