Translation
Appointment of orphan master, city surveyor and fire warden of New Amsterdam
13 February 1657 on Tuesday.
Having received the nominations transmitted and submitted by the burgomasters of the city of Amsterdam in New Netherland; therefore, the director general and councilors of New Netherland have selected from the same and confirmed:
For orphan master,
Oloff Stevensz van Cortlant
For surveyor,
Hendrick Hendricksen Kip
For fire warden, Daniel Litschoe
Thus done at the session of the honorable lord director general and councilors held 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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