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Appointment of grain and lime measurers for city of New Amsterdam
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Having read the above petition it was decided after due deliberation as follows: The director general and councilors of New Netherland select from those nominated for grain and lime measurers: Jacob Leenders van de Grift and Machiel Jansen; on condition that they shall have the oath administered themselves without putting anyone else in their place. Thus done at the session in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland. Dated as above.