Translation
Appointment of the magistrates and sheriff of Gravesend
[several lines lost] magistrates [ ] nominated Thomas [ ] Stilwell, and William Bo[ ] schout Charlles Morgen, requesting confirmation and approval of the same of the director general and councilors; therefore, the director general and councilors hereby confirm the aforesaid persons as magistrates of Gravesande and approve the nominations; and whereas Charlles Morgen has taken the oath as schout in our presence, he is hereby authorized and ordered, because the selected and confirmed magistrates are not here but at Gravesande, to administer the usual oath to them on our behalf. Dated 27 March anno 1657.
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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