Permit to governor Onderhil and a few families to reside in New Netherland, on taking the oath of allegiance. [1639]

Court proceedings. Adriaen Pietersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits ; default. Jan Jansen Damen vs. Manuel de Cleyne ; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Andries Noorman ; wine confiscated, as it was not properly entered. William Bredenbent vs. Peter Smith, slander ; case postponed. Hendrick Cornelissen vs. Peter Pia. [1639]

Resolution. To exact tribute from the Indians in maize, furs or wampum, and in case of unwillingness, to employ proper means to remove their reluctance. [1639]

Court proceedings. Adriaen Petersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits, for possession of a lot of land alleged to have been sold by defendant ; case adjourned to enable parties to come to an arrangement. Thomas Smith vs. Aert Tonissen ; action for damages committed by the defendant's cattle ; referred to arbitrators. [1639]

Identifier
NYSA_A1809-78_V04_p049

Date Original
September 8 – 15 1639

Language
Dutch

Source
New York State Archives. New York (Colony). Council. Dutch colonial council minutes, 1638-1665. Series A1809-78. Volume 4, page 49.

Special Project
Mutual Cultural Heritage Project