Resolution. Granting permission to Abraham de La Noy, to retail all sorts of wines by the small measure, and to lease him the city tavern. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proclamation. Annulling certain ordinances enacted by the authorities of Renselaerwyck prohibiting the cutting and hauling of firewood for Fort Orange, and empowering the company's servants and freemen there to cut firewood and timber for building, on any unfenced and public lands. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proclamation. Annulling all grants of land by the authorities of the colonie of Renselaerwyck, within 600 paces, or 250 Rynland rods, of Fort Orange, which space is declared to be under the jurisdiction of that fortress. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Jan Jansen St. Obyn, to deliver up a bond of indemnity given him by Brant van Slechtenhorst, and to remain meanwhile under arrest. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Brant van Slechtenhorst, to the director-general and council, protesting against certain of their proceedings, with an apostil of the court of Renselaerswyck. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Certificate. Dirck van Schelluyne, N. P., that the above letter was left by the court messenger, in his hands the 27th January. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Calling on the court of Renselaerswyck to explain certain obscurities in their apostil aforesaid. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On the petition of Jochem Kuyter, for a copy of a ground brief of the lands granted him in July, 1639 ; he may take a copy of it from the book of patents, if registered; if not, a new patent for the land will be issued to him, in case he be willing to improve it. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Appointment. Jochem Pietersen Kuyper (sic), Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist), and Peter Cornelisen, to be members of the board of Nine men. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. That the above persons have qualified. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of the appearance of Mr. Koo, Mr. Gildersleeve and Daniel Wittheat (Whitehead), on behalf of the town of Heemstede, and an order to the last to furnish copy of complaint to parties. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Setting forth the arrival, at New Amsterdam, of the galiot, The Bride, whereof Isaac Abrahamsen Wyt, the skipper, sailing from Enckhuysen, was killed, which vessel governor Winthrop of Boston certifies to have been sold to Robert Scot and John Cook of Boston and New Plymouth, merchants, and recording the sale, providing that the same has been in good faith, and that security be given for the purchase-money. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Fiscal Van Dyck, requesting certain changes in the phraseology of the above resolution, which is granted. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Regulating the business of the windmill and the toll to be paid for grinding. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Granting the prayer of a petition, presented by the Nine men, requesting that no more hogs be shot on the wall (of the fort in New Amsterdam), and that the fort be surrounded by palisades. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Sergeant Casper vs. Jan Peeck; ordered that the plaintiff shall cause his complaint, which is in English, to be translated into Dutch. Thomas Baxter vs. Egbert van Borsum; plaintiff desires that defendant pay his rent and deliver his house water tight or vacate the premises; ordered that the lessee pay the rent so long as he occupies the house. Adriaen Keyser, auctioneer, vs. Augustyn Heerman; plaintiff demands preference of payment out of the estate of Peter Anthony; ordered that he come in with the other creditors. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On petition of the curators of Peter Anthony's estate, appointing the Nine men commissioners to examine the debtors of said estate. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. The deacons of the church, respecting the proceeds of some purchased lands; granted. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Rejecting a petition of the surgeons of New Amsterdam, praying for the exclusive right to shave. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Ordering Anna Smith, an anabaptist, to appear before the Nine men, the director-general and consistory, to answer a complaint of rev. Mr. Megapolensis. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Postponing the consideration of a petition of Adriaen van Tienhoven, Samuel Megapolensis and Jan de la Montagne, for leave to erect a pew in the church. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director-general to the Nine men, on the condition of fort Amsterdam, and necessity for protecting it against hogs, horses and cows, that trample it under foot. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Peter Segersen vs. Jan Vinge, assault; verdict, well deserved the beating he got. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Prohibiting the erection of buildings within 600 paces, or 250 Rynland rods, of Fort Orange. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Authorizing Mr. La Montagne, capt. Nuton, and secretary Van Tienhoven, to communicate a message from the director-general to the Nine men, and to investigate, with them, the circumstances under which certain defamatory calumnies were uttered against said director. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of the appearance of William Smith of Heemsteede, and Richard Smith, respecting some wampum in the hands of the clerk of that town, and order thereupon. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of a complaint, by the magistrates of Flushing, against Mark Menloff, for killing and stealing a hog, and order that the prisoner ask pardon and state the circumstances of the case; defendant acknowledges his guilt, but refuses to state whether he had any abettors; committed, and ordered prosecuted. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of the surrender of the late Jan van Rotterdam's farm to the company, by the curators of his estate, they being unable to pay a debt due to the company, and of the lease of the premises to Jan Jansen Langendye, on condition he pay the above debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Declaration. Maria de Truy, wife of Jan Peeck, as to what she had heard from an Indian in regard to the killing of the hog whereof Mark Menloff is accused. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Sentence. Perpetual banishment pronounced against Mark Menloff of Flushing, and his whole family, charged with stealing hogs. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director-general to the council, communicating his suspension of Hendrick van Dyck from the office of schout-fiscal, and asking their approval thereof. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Approving thereof. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of the appearance of Hendrick van Dyck before the council, where he is charged with having aspersed the director-general, which he denies, and is informed of his suspension from office, against which he protests. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To the secretary to furnish Van Dyck with copy of what he calls the lampoon, and of the director-general's communication to the council. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proceedings of the court of the Nine men. Actions of debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proceedings of the court of the Nine men. Actions of debt. Abraham Verplanck vs. Dirrick Teunissen Noorman; plaintiff demands why defendant burns lime on his land, and does not till it as he agreed to, the lime burning impoverishing the soil and not improving it, whereby plaintiff is deprived of the benefit that was to accrue to him from the cultivation of the ground, viz., the fourth part; judgment for plaintiff, who is authorized to take away the fourth part of the lime as his share. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director-general to the council, on a claim now made by Indians for payment of certain lands in Flatbush. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Judgment. Against Jacob van Curler, at the suit of Caspar Steynmits. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Actions of debt. Thomas Baxter agst. Sara Ebbel. Ariaen Keyser agst. the curators of Jan Damen's estate. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To the curators of the estate of Jan Damen, deceased. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
License. To Hans Steen, to keep a school. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Brant van Slechtenhorst, director of the colonie of Renselaerswyck, to be released from confinement, and allowed to return to the colonie, on bail. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Granting the above request, on his giving security for his appearance when called on. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Granting one Gabrye a certain privilege (not described) for 12 years, subject to the approval of the directors at Amsterdam. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Reducing the duty on furs. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Notice. To the largest public creditors, allowing them to offset half their claims against any duties they may have to pay, and giving them for the balance a debenture payable next year. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Allert Anthony vs. Thomas Willet; ordered that William Smith appear and testify in the case. Caspar Steinmits vs. Henry Bresier, action to recover 12 guilders; defendant acknowledges that he passed his word for Mark Meggs for 12 English shillings; judgment for plaintiff for that amount. Isaac Allerton vs. Cornelis de Potter, for 350 guilders rent; defendant says he agreed for 325 guilders ($130) a year; case continued. Cornelis de Potter, attorney for his maid servant, vs. Isaac Allerton and George Woolsey; plaintiff complains of one Ralph Clark who had deceived his maid Willemeyntje, with a promise of marriage. Jacob Claessen vs. Aeltje Dirrickx; plaintiff demands of his wife (the defendant), why she remains away from, and will not live with him; ordered, to prevent all trouble, that the plaintiff remain imprisoned until the ships sail for Fatherland. William Beekman vs. Ariaen Tienhoven, for payment of 54 beavers; defendant offsets an account signed by the late director Kieft; judgment for plaintiff. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Referring to the fiscal, a petition of Jan Jansen Schepmoes, for leave to tap a parcel of wine. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition of surgeon Herwy for payment of his fees for attending soldiers on the voyage from Holland. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On petition of Oloff Stevensen (van Cortland), respecting Wouter van Twiller's lands. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition of —— Gabry and Allert Anthony, that the fiscal shall post the names of runaways. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On petition Mr. Van Hattem, that a privilege (not described) be granted him for 12 years, subject to the approval of the directors in Holland, and provided it do not prejudice any former grant. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Brant van Slechtenhorst, director of Renselaerswyck, to be released from arrest and to be allowed to return to the colonie, or to Holland, as he has been discharged from his office and another director appointed, offering at the same time to answer the charges against him; referred to the answer to his petition of 2d September. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Actions for debt. Carel Gabry vs. George Woolsey, for payment of cordage sold to governor Printz in the South river, by Augustyn Heerman, for which Isaac Allerton is security; referred to a judgment rendered 31st October (not found). Mrs. Verlett vs. capt. Geurt Tyssen, action for the delivery of 8 negroes which plaintiff purchased and were taken away in the night by defendant with some linen; ordered that the money and negroes be delivered up to the court. Jacob van Curler vs. Brant van Slechtenhorst, for payment of services in going to the colonie of Renselaerswyck at defendant's request; defendant demands copy of complaint and proof, also security for the judgment in case it be in his favor, all saving the rights of the colonie Renselaerswyck; papers ordered to be exchanged. Jacob Swart vs. Cornelis de Potter, attorney for William de Key, action for the sum of 48 beavers for building a saw mill in the Virginias; ordered to produce the contract. Thomas Mabbs vs. William Albertsen the boor, action for debt; judgment for defendant with compensation for loss of time. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Bond. Director Stuyvesant to the merchants of Amsterdam for 12,000 guilders, provided they remit a like sum in specie, viz., shillings or double stivers. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Memorandum. Informing the directors that, in case the treasury admitted of the above remittance, Messrs. Gerard Smith, Joost and Nicolaes van Beeck, were to act as agents. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Certificate. The director and council, as to the regularity of a certain contract entered into between Cornelis Claesen Swits and Ariaenje Cornelys Trommels of Manhattan. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Certificate. The same, that David Provoost has been admitted a notary public. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Similar certificates to deeds to Kint in 't water, Jacob the ironmonger, and Jorisy Rappallje's brother-in-law. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. The fiscal vs. the freebooter, who accidentally killed a soldier named Jocob Bookherst; ordered that he be summoned, by ringing of the bell, to appear at the next sessions of the court. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a letter from the authorities at Fort Orange, respecting an indictment against Frans Gabrielsen, for committing violence on a little girl aged 7 years, authorizing the court there to proceed with the trial according to law, and to put the sentence into execution, unless the prisoner appeal; in that event all the papers in the case are to be sent to the director and council for revision. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Allert Anthony, attorney for the owners of the ship Fortune, vs. Casper Verlett and son; action for freight, defendant pleads that his son must be sued separately; ordered accordingly. Geurt Tyssen agst. Judith Verlett and Anna Hackx; ordered that defendant prove she deposited the money according to the decision of the court, whereupon capt. Tyssen is condemned to deliver the negroes (see supra, p. 58). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Francis Rombouts vs. Adriaen Blommert; plaintiff desires to know why defendant detains him and prevents his departure for Fatherland; defendant ordered to give his reasons to his master, and in case of non-agreement, to choose arbitrators. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Judgment. In the case of Nicholas Stevenson and William Hallet, sailors, vs. John Brett; an action for wages; judgment for plaintiffs; the plaintiffs are free from their engagement on arriving in New Netherland, and cannot be compelled to make another voyage northward in an open yacht in winter. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On the petition of Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist), and Allert Anthony, assignees of Augustyn Hermans; the fugitive may appear for his defense and the satisfaction of his creditors, salvo justitice jure. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Against runners trading in the Mohawk or Senecas country. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Permitting Cornelis de Potter and Dirck van Sehelluyne to defend a prisoner. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Granting Hendrick Gricksen of Lymme, a piece of land east of Joris Rappaelle's valley. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist) and Allert Anthony, assignees of Augustyn (Heerman), vs. Anna Verlett, wife of George Hack (? Hawks), for boards, a horse and a negro, sent to Virginia by Heerman before he absconded; defendant denies the debt, except the negro, and asks to be freed from attachment; plaintiffs ordered to produce proof, meanwhile defendant's tobacco is to be placed in the public store. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Granting Jacob Corlear a piece of land in Midwout, on condition that he cultivate it. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Granting Toussaint Briell certain land, if not already given to another. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Granting Hadriaen Pietersen, who had a difficulty with another, a safe conduct, in order that he may defend himself. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Anna Verlett, wife of George Hack, vs. capt. Geurt Tyssen; action for negroes purchased by plaintiff, and afterwards sold by defendant to others (see p. 58, supra); ordered that defendant furnish the plaintiff with copies of all his papers, and all proofs must be closed by the next sessions of the court, when judgment will be rendered. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Hendrick van Dyck, to vacate the company's house which he occupies, by the 1st November next, as it is required for the rev. Samuel Drisius, who has recently arrived. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Interlocutory judgment. Assignees of Augustyn Heerman vs. Anna, wife of George Hack; plaintiffs attached a quantity of tobacco, brought by defendant from Virginia, and which they claim to have been sent in payment of a debt (see supra, p. 70-72); defendant asserts that the debt has been paid, and the tobacco is her private property, sent to her from Virginia by her husband; court order plaintiffs to prove that defendant, or her husband, is indebted to Aug. Heerman's estate, and how much, and that the tobacco was sent in payment; otherwise the attachment to be null and void. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a complaint of Gysbert van der Donck, against a fugitive servant; the fiscal to apprehend and deliver the fugitive to his master. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Samuel Tou vs. Dirck van Schelluyne, action for the payment of 510 guilders, according to the award of arbitrators, being an offset for the use of land in Mispachts Kill, belonging to the heirs of Richard Beert; referred back to the arbitrators to determine the amount of rent payable for the land, and to offset against that the improvements made by plaintiff, which they are to appraise. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Judith Verleth and Anna Hack vs. capt. Geurt Tyssen (see supra, p. 75, 76); case referred to Jochem Pietersen Kuyter, Paulus Leendertsen (vander Grist) and fiscal Van Tienhoven as arbitrators. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Submission. Reyndert Gauckes, to a judgment pronounced by the director and council. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Various actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition of Brant van Slechtenhorst; he must enter bail for his appearance before he can be released from arrest, (see supra, p. 50, 57). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Nomination and appointment. Magistrates for Middelborch, (Newtown), L. I. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Arent van Hattem, Jochem Pietersen (Kuyter), Paulus Leendertsen (van der Grist) and Allert Anthony, to assist the director and council in deciding the case of The fiscal vs. Hendrick Rendelman, (Marten Cregier substituted for Mr. Vander-grist). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Thomas Stevenson vs. Harry Bresier; plaintiff rented a farm from defendant, who was to build a house on the premises, whilst plaintiff was to build a tobacco house which he was to leave on the ground, in return defendant was to furnish the nails and half a barrel of beer; plaintiff sues on the contract; the farm having meanwhile been sold to Cornelis de Potter, the case is taken under deliberation; various actions for debt. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Thomas Stevenson vs. Cornelis de Potter, action to oblige defendant to repair plaintiff's house which is falling down; defendant agrees to repair it. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On the petition of Willemeyntie Jansen, spinster; although this case belongs entirely to the clergy of New Amsterdam as commissaries of matrimonial matters, petitioner is to communicate to the director and council authentic translation of the letters addressed by Ralph Clark to her or George Woolsey, when further action will be taken, (see proceedings of September 9, p. 53, 54). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To Cornelis van Tienhoven to pay Jan Momie de la Montagne his wages. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Judgment. In the case of Allert Anthony, agent vs. Caspar and Nicolas Varlett, for payment of freight; judgment for plaintiff on condition he give security for the legality of the power of attorney which he holds. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To the skipper of the New Love not to ship any tobacco, except on a certificate from the inspector that the hogsheads have been duly numbered and marked. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Court proceedings. Capt. Thomas Adams vs. Cornelius Houtewall, action for non-fulfillment of contract; plaintiff exhibits the contract and a judgment of the court at Hartford, delivered 1st September, 1652, against defendant; referred to arbitration. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Commission to the arbitrators in the above case. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Referring a petition of the tobacco inspectors to the fiscal. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Appointment. Jacob Kip to be secretary or clerk to the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To publish the ordinances relative to farm servants, brewing and measuring of hard corn, and to postpone the consideration of a proposal of the burgomasters and schepens to erect public scales. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Empowering Richard Gibbons, sheriff of Gravesend, to prosecute certain cases before the court at that place, reserving the right of appeal to parties feeling aggrieved. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To build a weigh house in New Amsterdam, and to regulate weights and measures according to the standard of Amsterdam. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. That the deacons shall, as orphan masters, have an eye to widows and orphans, and apply to the burgomasters and schepens, or, if needs be, to the director and council, for the appointment of curators, who are to be responsible to the burgomasters. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To send letters to New England and Virginia, to assure them of the good dispositions of the authorities here and in Holland, with an offer of neighborly correspondence, trade and navigation, and other friendly intercourse. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. On rumors of war, that certain measures of defense be adopted. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Propositions. Submitted by the burgomasters and schepens to the director and council, in regard to the present crisis. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Approving above propositions. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Further resolution on the above subject. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proceedings in the case of calves lost by Thomas Gredy, and examination of John Gray. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Discharge. Messrs. Van der Grist and Anthony, as assignees of the estate of Augustyn Heerman. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Thomas Newton, sheriff, to take charge of the cattle belonging to John Gray, a prisoner. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To oblige the contractors to complete the palisades around the fort at New Amsterdam, in order to protect it against hogs. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To prohibit the export of wines or strong liquors, in future, without paying duty and obtaining a permit. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Appointing the first Wednesday of each month to be a fast and prayer day. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Sentence. Of banishment against John Gray, of Middelburgh (see further, infra, pp. 318, 324, 326, 327, 330, and Vol. 6, p. 251). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Adriaen Keyser to render an account of his office of commissary to Mr. La Montagne. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Imposing a new duty on wines and strong liquors. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Of commissary Dyckman to an application for a certain lot at Fort Orange. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To fortify the city of New Amsterdam, and to send an embassy to Virginia. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Joint resolutions. Of the director and council and the magistrates of New Amsterdam, providing for the fortifying of that city. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. On a petition of the master of the ship Elbing, praying for permission to sail for Fatherland. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Granting Augustyn Heerman liberty and freedom, and excusing him for having broken the company's seal, he having settled with his creditors. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a report of the magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck, directing the inhabitants of the former place to assist in building a redoubt and block house in the colonie, after the repairs of Fort Orange have been completed. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. The magistrates of Fort Orange and Renselaerswyck to return the quantity of grain in the possession of each citizen and farmer in their districts, and obtain an account where he sends, or how he consumes such grain. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Fixing the rate at which wine and brandy are to be retailed in New Amsterdam. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Authorizing the fiscal to visit the cellars of the tapsters, in order to ascertain what liquors they have on hand. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition of the tavern-keepers of New Amsterdam, praying that the brewers and merchants may be obliged to sell their beer, wines, &c., at a lower rate. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Register. Of what is contained in this volume respecting the city of New Amsterdam, from November, 1653, to November, 1654. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Fixing the rates at which certain imported articles of merchandise are to be sold. [A copy of this ordinance exists in Volume 16.] Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Appointment. Councillors La Montagne and Werckhoven, to attend a convention of delegates from the nearest colonies, to devise means to put a stop to the piracies of Thomas Baxter. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition of Peter le Feber, for leave to sell liquors or waters of a peculiar virtue; allowed to sell them in large or small bottles at his own house. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for an order transferring to them the excise on wine and beer consumed within the city, pursuant to a promise of the director and council (with). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of the appearance of the principal citizens (with their names) before the above magistrates, and of their consent to contribute to the necessary expenses of the city. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. The director and council to the preceding petition. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Remonstrance. Merchants of New Amsterdam (with their names) against the ordinance of the 19th instant, and demanding that the same be suspended. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Of director and council to the preceding remonstrance; further explanations called for. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To put up the ship King Solomon for freight hence to Fatherland, and if such cannot be found, to send her to Smith's island off cape Charles, near Haccomacco, for a cargo of tobacco. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Journal of the proceedings of the convention at the city hall, New Amsterdam, 26th and 27th November. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, informing the director and council that the convention had adjourned to the 10th December, and requesting that delegates be summoned from the respective Dutch towns and villages. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Remarks. On the petition and appendices submitted to the director and council by the burgomasters and schepens. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. The director, &c., granting the petition of the burgomasters and schepens aforesaid. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Declaration. Messrs. La Montagne and Werckhoven, that they had no knowledge of, nor gave consent to, a separate petition from the above convention, and that they did not attend the session of the 27th. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To imprison Claes Bordingh, as he refuses to declare where he obtained certain articles of contraband found in his possession. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Further order in the above case. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to the inhabitants of Midwout, requesting them to elect two delegates to a convention to be held at the city hall. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Appointment. Magistrates for the town of Heemsteede. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Remonstrance. Of the colonies and villages in this province of New Netherland. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Directing the Convention to furnish each member of the council with a copy of the above remonstrance. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. The convention to the director and council, in answer to the above resolution; the original of the remonstrance is in the hands of the director, &c., who can deliver a copy to each of the council, if they please; require an early answer. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Declaring the above convention illegal, protesting against it, and ordering the delegates to disperse. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Remarks, or deduction of the director-general and council, on the remonstrance of the Convention. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Appointing Mr. La Montagne to command an expedition against privateers who are hovering about Flushing, L. I. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. The convention, requesting an answer to their remonstrance; protesting, in case of refusal, and stating their intention to apply to the States-General. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Peremptory order to the several delegates of the convention (by name) to disperse, and not to meet again on pain of arbitrary correction. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Remarks. On the last petition of the convention, dated 13th December. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Notice to merchants. That the ship King Solomon will be detained until March, and if they have any freight to despatch by her then, to apply to the captain in season. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director Stuyvesant to the villages of Breuckelen, Midwout and Amesfoort, advising them that Baxter and other privateers are on the alert, and not to permit any delegates from their towns to attend meetings at New Amsterdam again, particularly at this crisis. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Commission. Rev. Samuel Drisius, to be ambassador to Virginia. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Hendrick van Dyck, late fiscal, for his third of the confiscated property of Jacob Reyntie. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Denying the prayer of the above petition. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Remonstrance. Of a committee from the merchants of New Amsterdam, containing explanations called for on the 25th inst. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Of director and council; orders given to the fiscal to use great moderation in executing the ordinance of the 19th November last, until ratified by the directors in Holland. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Claes Bordingh, regarding the name of the person from whom he purchased certain articles of contraband. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Ordering a settlement of the suit between the fiscal and said Bordingh. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Forbidding magistrates to publish bans of matrimony of persons residing out of their districts, and ordering them to cancel those already published, and not to solemnize any such marriages, either in public or private, until the parties prove that their bans have been published where they live and have resided for one year last past. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Gravesend, with copy of the above. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam, for the privilege of naming a double number from which the director, &c., is to choose their successors. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Directors &c., declining to comply with the prayer of the above. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Imposing duties on duffels, and other Indian goods, wine, brandy, beer and salt, in lieu of one per cent on all imports in general; published 2d July. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. The magistrates of Gravesend not to publish bans of matrimony, or solemnize marriages of parties, one of whom is not a resident of their district for the last year, unless proof be given of the publication of such bans at the residences of both the parties, such marriages being declared illegal. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. The court messenger to demand of George Baxter, formerly secretary of English affairs, all originals or minutes of letters, &c., passed between the director-general and the governors of New England or Virginia, and the protocols or copies of the patents of Heemstede, Flushing and Gravesend. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director and council to the magistrates of Gravesend, transmitting the order of this date respecting marriages. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Petition. Burgomasters, &c., of New Amsterdam, praying authority to impose certain duties for purpose of a municipal revenue. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Granting the city the excise on all wine and liquor consumed therein. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Burgomasters, &c., requesting to be informed what measures have been adopted by the director and council to suppress robberies by English privateers. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer to the above. Director, &c., resolve to enlist a force of forty men as soon as means are provided to pay them. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Appointing commissioners to examine papers in a case of appeal, Mathys de Vosch vs. Jan Laurensen Appel. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To provide the Mohawks with a moderate amount of powder and lead, lest they apply therefor to the English. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To the magistrates of Gravesend to release Anthony Jansen from Salee, from confinement, and to appear and proceed before the director and council according to law. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Interrogatories. On which Harmen Smeeman is examined on a charge of plucking the goose. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Examinations. Divers farm servants on the same charge. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Fines. Imposed on several of the above parties. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Condemning two others to imprisonment for the same offense and for threatening the director-general. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Sentence. Herman Smeeman, ring leader of the above party; fined. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. Director, &c., to a remonstrance of the burgomasters and schepens, complaining that an interdict had, without their knowledge, been issued against plucking the goose on the Bacchanals of Ash Wednesday; defining the limits of their sphere of action as members of the board and as a court of justice. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Releasing from confinement, at the request of the burgomasters, &c., the two prisoners above mentioned, who had been committed for disrespectful conduct towards the director-general. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. The fiscal to communicate to the burgomasters and schepens, copy of the answer supra dated 26th inst, and to demand copy of a resolution passed by them in the matter of the marriage of Johannis van Beecq. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Burgomasters and schepens in the matter of the marriage of Johannis van Beecq and Maria Verleth. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Notice. Posted by Johannis van Beecq in divers places throughout the city of New Amsterdam, setting forth the difficulties opposed by director Stuyvesent to his marriage at Gravesend and here, protesting against the same and giving his reasons for leaving this neighborhood and seeking a safe retreat elsewhere. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Summoning Johannis van Beecq, to appear and explain the above notice, who being absent, is ordered to be arrested on his return. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director and council to all governors, deputy governors, magistrates and christian neighbors, setting forth that Johan van Beecq and Maria Verleth, assisted by Caspar Verleth and Augustyn Heerman, had run off to New England to get married, and requesting them not to solemnize such marriage but to send back the runaways. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Interdicting Nicholaes Terhaer from selling liquor in future. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Application. Paulus Heymans for his discharge as overseer of negroes. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Application of notary Schelluyne to appear in a case of appeal; admitted on giving security for the costs incurred at the court at Gravesend. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. In the case of Anthony Jansen van Vaes vs. Magistrates of Gravesend; plaintiff to serve copy of his complaint on defendants, who are cited to appear. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Referring the papers in case of appeal, Anthony Jansen van Salee vs. Thomas Southart, for examination to councillors Sille and La Montagne, with power to settle the case if possible, if not, to report. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Examination. Thomas Southart, son-in-law of Anthony Jansen from Salee, as to his imprisoning said Jansen at Gravesend, with the latter's declaration. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On the report of the commissioners in the case of Anthony Jansen vs. Southart; being unable to reconcile parties, the first is ordered to proceed before the director and council, meanwhile the attachment on Jansen's property is ordered removed. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To confine Jan de Jongh (John Young) on board the ship King Solomon. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To deliver a boat and sail to the skipper of the King Solomon, and appointing Messrs La Montagne, Cregier, Edward Moor and Isaac Allerton to take an inventory of the cargo. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. That the magistrates and inhabitants of Gravesend shall prove by their patent that they are invested with the right of nominating and electing their magistrates and continuing them in office during pleasure. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Notice. That the King Solomon is to be unloaded and afterwards to sail direct to Holland, therefore all persons intending to go passengers in her are to post their names, and those about to ship goods, are to do so without loss of time, as the ship will sail within a month from date. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Against harboring robbers and pirates, providing for their seizure, and requiring strangers to report and give an account of themselves (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 448). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Proceedings of the magistrates and military authorities of Breukelen, Midwout and Amesfoort; election of militia officers, and arrangements in case of danger. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Approval of the preceding minutes by director and council. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Commission. Secretary Tienhoven and burgomaster Cregier, as ambassadors to the governor of New Haven. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Jan Evertsen Bout, to prepare to embark for Holland, in the first ship, as he declines accepting the appointment of magistrate of Breuckelen. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Guaranteeing the canceling of the bonds given by Isaac Allerton, sen., Edward More, Robert Coe and John Lawrence, as sureties for Jan de Jongh (John Young) on the surrender of said de Jongh, a fugitive from justice. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Judgment in appeal. In the case of Matheus de Vos, appellant, vs. Jan Lourensen, respondent; decision of the court of burgomasters and schepens affirmed. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Judgment. Joris Tiebouts, for being insolent to the fiscal; fined. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Pass. To secretary Tienhoven and burgomaster Cregier, ambassadors to New Haven. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition from the authorities of Fort Orange, empowering them to hold court within certain limits; lands granted to the patroon to remain at his disposal; appointment of magistrates. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director and council to John Baptist van Renselaer and Fort Amsterdam, council of Renselaerswyck; calling on them to take preliminary steps to running the boundary line of that colonie. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director and council of Renselaerswyck in answer to the above. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Permit. To Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, to build an inn near the palisades of Fort Orange, for the accommodation of strangers and travelers. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. In the suit of the fiscal vs. François Frans, and his acknowledgment that he brought a quantity of powder from New England to Heemstede. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to director and council, referring for their decision the papers in the suit of Peter Cock vs. Anna van Vorst, on a promise of marriage, with answer (April 30). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Answer. To a petition of the magistrates of Fort Orange, defining the limits of that fort; regulating the sale of liquors and the excise, and fixing the salary of each magistrate there. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. For the sale of a house and sloop belonging to Thomas Baxter. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Appointment. Of commissioners to apportion hay land, or valley, between the inhabitants of Midwout, Middelbergh and Mespacht. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Decree. Confirming an attachment issued against the property of François Frans. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. To the fiscal to warn certain lewd women, in New Amsterdam, to amend their conduct and, in case they do not, to arrest them and all persons found in their houses. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On an application of Philip Geraer and George Rapalje, for distribution of prize money. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proposals. Submitted to the council by the director-general, on being informed by Isaac Allerton of the arrival of several men-of-war at Boston, designed against New Netherlands. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. Of the council, &c., postponing the consideration of these proposals. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. The fiscal to remind the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam that six months' salary is due to the ministers of the gospel, and to request payment. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Judgment in appeal. Martin Jansen vs. Thomas Spicer; decision of the court of Midwout affirmed, with costs, and 12 guilders fine. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolutions. Of the director and council, on the proposals submitted by the former on 30th May; to consult the Dutch towns; to pass the English towns in silence; to repair the fort and enlist men; to impose a land tax and a tax on cattle, &c. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Modifying part of the above resolutions. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute. Of the appearance of William Bredenbent and Anthony Jansen Vaes, who are summoned before the council, with their neighbors of Gravesend, to produce their patents; case postponed. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Albert Lintwever, not to infringe the rights of Eghbert van Borsum, who has rented the ferry, by passing people over the river. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Director-general to burgomasters and schepens, urging them to repair the city fortifications, to pay the ministers' salaries, &c. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Minute of council. Plans of the English; renewed preparations for defense. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Proposals. Director and council to the burgomasters and schepens, on the subject of the defense of the city of New Amsterdam, with answers. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On a petition of surgeon Jacob Hendricksen Varrevanger, for medicines. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Pledge. Submitted by the director, &c., to the burgomasters and schepens, engaging them to contribute, in proportion to their estate and means, towards the public defense, which they declined to sign. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To repair the fortifications, and appropriating the tenth of all the wares and merchandise to be exported this summer, or the value thereof, to defray the expenses; further providing for the repayment of such tenth. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. All sheriffs, burgomasters, schepens, magistrates, &c., to engage laborers for the public works, and cause them to appear on the day appointed; wages, 80 cents a day. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Letter. Burgomasters and schepens to director and council, approving of the appropriation above mentioned, and recommending that the revenue of New Amsterdam be pledged for the repayment. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Commission. Carsten Jeroensen to command the yacht Cock; news of peace with England received. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Appointment. Persons to superintend the workmen at the fortifications in New Amsterdam. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. On petition of Richard Gildersleeve, guardian of the minor children of John Smith; parties to appear before director and council, and render an account of the title, sale, and conveyance of the land in question. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Empowering the fiscal to receive certain moneys from Laurens Cornelissen. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Empowering the owners to remove their tobacco, if they please, from the ship (King Solomon), as that vessel is detained until more certain intelligence of peace be received. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Permit. Dirck Bensich to return up the river, and attend to his business. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Order. Granting Thomas Wandel a writ of appeal. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Regulating the ferry (duplicate in vol. 16). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Resolution. To summon the magistrates of Gravesend and Middelburgh to give an account of certain secret meetings in their villages, and of rumors of a Dutch conspiracy to murder the English. Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. Against removing property from the city of New Amsterdam on the first alarming reports, and forbidding the return to the city, after the panic has subsided, of all such persons as may remove (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 453). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. For the punishment of all persons found spreading false reports, and depriving those who have removed from the city, of their rights and privileges as citizens, unless they return within 24 hours (duplicate in vol. 4, p. 454). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives
Ordinance. For the impounding of goats and sheep found injuring the fortifications (duplicate in vol 4, p. 456). Beschikbaar via de website van de New York State Archives