Translation
Appointment of magistrates for the city of New Amsterdam
2 February 1657, Friday.
Whereas, according to the privileges of this city, annually some magistrates who have served out their term depart, and the director general and councilors of New Netherland select and confirm replacements; therefore, the director general and councilors of New Netherland have selected and confirmed for this coming year as magistrates of this city the lords Allart Anthony, as former burgomaster, Poulus Leendersen vande Grift, burgomaster, Willem Beeckman, president scheepen, Johannes de Peyster, Govert Loocquermans, Adriaen Blommert, Hendr: Jansz vander Vin, schepen[en], which the commonalty is advised to hold in appropriate regard and respect as is appropriate. Done at the session in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland. Dated as above.
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.
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