Translation
Order on the petition of Michel Barckhuysen
Received the petition of Machiel Barckhuijsen, adelborst in the company of lord director Alrichs, complaining that he had been engaged as captain geweldiger in the South River, but that by the schout there he is only used as his lowest servant, requesting that lord Alrichs in the form of a government order be ordered not to impose any service on him other than that of adelborst, or otherwise, release him.
After deliberation it is resolved: The petitioner should first and beforehand turn to his proper authorities. 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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