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THE RECORDS OF
NEW AMSTERDAM
FROM 1653 TO 1674 ANNO DOMINI
EDITED BY
BERTHOLD FERNOW
MEMBER AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ; HONORARY RESP.
CORRESPONDING MEMBER NEW YORK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, HIS-
TORICAL SOCIETIES OF NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY,
VIRGINIA; BUFFALO, N. Y. ; WATERLOO, N. Y.; AND DALLAS, TEXAS.
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VOLUME VI.
MINUTES OF THE COURT OF
BURGOMASTERS AND SCHEPENS
MAY 8, l666, TO SEPT. 5, 1673, INCLUSIVE
PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
BY
Gbe Iftmckerboc&er press
MDCCCXCVII.
Copyright, 1897, by
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Ube Knickerbocker press, mew ]2ork
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COURT MINUTES OF NEW
AMSTERDAM 1204211
May the 8^ 1666. Att a Court held at N: York. Present Capt"
Tho: d'Lavall, depty mayor; M.r Johannes Van Brugh, M.r C: V: Ruy-
ven, Aldrm" ; Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Jan Stevensen, pltf. v/s Jan van Bremen, deft. In the cause be-
tween Jan Stevens, as pltf. on the one side, and Jan van Bremen, as deft.
on the other, It is by the W: Court decreed, that deft, shall pay the sum
of fl. i2. zewant to the deft, with the costs herein incurred, and they
order the deft, further to pay the Sheriff or enter security before his de-
parture for the six gl., in which he is condemned according to judgment
dated 27* March last for the behoof of the Poor. Ady as above.
In the matter in dispute between Fredrick Lubbersen, on the one
side, and Geertie, widow of Bartel Maenes, on the other, regarding a
matter of a/c. were appointed as arbitrators Sieur Jacobus Backer, War-
naer Wessels and Lodowyck Post, who are requested to examine the a/c
and to hear parties' arguments and to reconcile them in this regard if pos-
sible; if not to report their award to this W Court. Ady as above.
In the matter in question between Egbert Mynders, pltf. on the one
side, and Andries Andries, on the other, It is by the W Court decreed,
that deft, shall, according to his obligation satisfy and pay the pltf. before
his departure from this City or enter sufficient bail therefor and pay costs
incurred herein. Ady as above.
Jacob Vis, pltf. v/s Teunis Cray, deft. Pltf. demands from deft, ac-
cording to obligation made by deft, in company with Hans Pietersen a
balance of one hundred and forty nine guilders 10 stiv: and further fl.
151 according to a/c for beer received by deft, from the pltf. and John
Withart; with costs. Deft, admits the passing of the obligation, but says
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he paid his portion to the pltf. and that pltf. told him, he discharged the
deft, from the remainder of the obligation and assumed Hans Pieters for
payment. Regarding the fi. 151 for beer, he says his wife paid that to
the pltf., which was, on the other hand, denied by pltf. The W: Court
having heard parties, condemn deft, to pay said sum to the pltf. with
costs, unless he can sufficiently prove, that pltf. assumed the above-
named Hans Pietersen as payer and that he paid pltf. for the beer.
Balthazaer de Haert, pltf. v/s Joost van der Linde, deft. Pltf. de-
livering in his declaration in writing and the same being read, he is
ordered by the W: Court to appear when the Bench is complete, as divers
of the Aldermen are now absent; and that at present the different wit-
nesses shall be heard on both sides, testifying as follows: — Willemyntie,
Huygh Barents' daughter, declares, that Annetie Jacobsen, pltf's present
servant maid, brought a sheet a while ago to her house to cut some caps
from it and charged her not to speak of it to Mr Balthazar, as he had for-
bidden her to bring it there. Huygh Barentsen declares, that he heard
it stated by his wife, who is now absent, that she was present, when Joost
vander Linde brought his goods and property in pawn to Mr Balthazar's
brother and that she then saw it: and further that when Mr Balthazar's
maid brought the above mentioned sheet to their house to be cut, his
wife told him that it was one of Joost vander Linde's sheets and that she
knew it very well; and therefore took a piece of the same, which was
shewn to the Court, which defts. wife says is a piece of her sheet and
offers to confirm the same on oath. Elsie Barents declares, that she had
sewed some days at M' Balthazar de Haerts house and said M' Balthazer
charged her to take the marks out of some sheets, being sheets similar to
those of Joost vander Linde's, which she said she refused, and said — I
had rather make six marks than to rip one out; whereupon Mr Balthazer
himself took a needle from her cushion and began to rip it. Ady as
above.
This day, Joost van der Linde told Mr. Balthazar de Haert, before
the Bench in open Court, that his brother is a rogue and undertook to
prove the same, evidence of which Mr. Balthazar demanded, that he
should be required to bring forward at his own time. Ady as above.
[This day 6* June the abovenamed Joost vander Linde declares in
presence of the Court, that the above was said in choler and hastiness,
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as he can say nothing of Sr B. de Haert and his brother, but what is
honourable and virtuous; whereupon said vander Linde is with Mf Bal-
thazar de Haerts consent, excused by the W: Court from the penalty
appertaining to the committed calumny.*]
Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen Kleyn, deft. Pltf.
demands from deft, first fi. 6327 in zewant according to obligation and in
addition 72 skepels of wheat, with costs. Deft, denies owing the obliga-
tion ; demands copy of the same to answer thereunto, but promises to pay
the 72 skepels of wheat within 14 days. The W: Court orders copy of
the obligation to be furnished to party to answer thereunto at the next
Court day. Ady as above.
Ariaen Cornelissen, pltf. v/s Wolfert Webber, deft. Pltf. says and
proves by two witnesses that deft, on Saturday last abused him as corn
and cattle thief, and he demands honourable and profitable reparation as
more fully appears by his declaration. Deft, says, he is not aware having
said so, and if so, that it was in anger and haste ; declares he cannot say
anything against the pltfs. good name. The W: Court having heard
parties condemn deft, in a fine of 10 gl. for the Poor, with costs and
parties are required henceforth to live with each other in love and friend-
ship, under a penalty of 50 guilders against him, who shall first make any
trouble between them or any manner of affront.
Tho: Hall, Pit. v/s Geertie Hendricx, Defft. The Pit defaut. It
is this day Ordered that the PI' Shal appeare at the next Court day and
deliver in his Reply to the Answer of deff' or else that a neue Suite Shal
be graunted.
Fredrick Gysbertsen, arrestant and pltf. v/s Jan Hendricks Steelman,
deft. Both in default.
Andries Andriesen, pltf. v/s Egbert Meyendersen, deft. Pltf. says,
that deft, has most shamefully calumniated him and accused him with
many vile things; demands reparation etc. Deft, denies it and says it
was spoken in sport and jest. Said parties arguing their case in open
Court before the Bench, pltf. accused the deft, with being a perjurer etc.
and the W: Court orders, that the Schout shall institute his action by the
next Court day for the abusive words etc. and parties are then to appear
again to answer thereunto. Ady as above.
* Marginal note.
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Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Ariaen van Laer, deft. Defts. 2<?
default. Ordered, that deft, shall appear on the next Court day to answer
pltf's entered suit, or that judgment shall be pronounced against the deft.
Ady as above.
M' Cornelis van Ruyven, pltf. v/s Jan Hendrick Steelman, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft, on a note, dated fft October last, fi. 322. 10. for
129 ells of Osnaburg linen delivered him in the year 1664, with costs.
Deft, admits the debt and to have given a note therefor, but maintains
likewise that the Osnaburgh linen was too high. Requests some delay.
Pltf. replying says, that notwithstanding he has an absolute obligation, he
is willing to submit to the judgment of one or two impartial persons as
to the price of the Osnaburgh linen ; and also he should have given longer
delay, had not the deft, given evil and insulting words instead of pay-
ment. Deft, rejoining acknowledges his fault and says, it occurred
through hastiness. The W: Court having heard parties and seen the
passed obligation propose to the pltf. to hold to the said obligation or to
choose two arbitrators to appraise the linen, and condemn the deft, to
satisfy the pltf. and to pay the costs herein incurred.
Casper Steynmets entering demands payment of a years rent of his
house, hired to the City as a City school, due on the first of this month ;
amounting to the sum of fl. 260. Petitioner is requested to wait yet a
while, as there is at present no money in the chest. Ady as above.
Claes Ebels entering in Court, offers, pursuant to order of last Court
day, the a/c of costs incurred by Md.e Wessels in the action against Briella
Waters, for which aforesaid Ebels was security. The W. Court having
examined the account order Claes Ebels to pay the costs as bail for said
Brielle Waters. Ady as above.
ORDER TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF N. HAERLEM.
Honourable, Beloved, Faithful,
Whereas the late Constable, Resolveert Waldron is at his request dis-
charged by US, you, therefore, are hereby ordered to nominate by plural-
ity of votes two persons from Your village against the next Court day and
to submit the same to US in writing, in order that one of them may be
elected Constable for next year. Ady as above.
Jacques Cossaert, Collector of the weekly assessment for the behoof
of the soldiery, appearing in Court, states that pursuant to the Courts
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order, he made the collection last week and says he is fallen so much
short in the receipts, that the surplus can hardly pay his commission;
offering if the W. Court will please to allow him seven and a half per cent
as a commission on his receipts, that he then shall undertake to make
good from his commission, whatever shall fall short. The W Court
having heard the remonstrance and offer of the petitioner, allow him for
commission 7^ per cent., from which he shall be bound to make good
whatever falls short in the money to be collected, provided he do his
utmost to bring the money in weekly.
In the differance betwixt Resolveert Waldron and Daniel Terneur is
this day ordered, that both Parties shal for the future live together in
good friendship and Neighbourhood uppon Penalty that shal give the first
offence, shal forfeit the summe of fifty gilders. Ady, as above.
May the 15* 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Present Capt"
Thomas Willet, Mayor; M'. olof Stevensen, M' J: V: brugh, M^ John
Lawrence, Aldrm"; M' Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Mr. Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Pltf. de-
mands judgment against deft, according to his suit entered on 8* May
last. Deft, says, that M' John Rider, his attorney is gone to the North
with M' La Val and requests postponement unto next Court day. Defts.
request is granted by the W. Court. Ady, as above.
In the matter in question between Mde Cousseau and Warnaer Wes-
sels about an a/c, the W Court orders, at defts. request, that the same be
inscribed for next Court day. Ady as above.
Johannes d'Wit, pltf. v/s Lysbeth Gerrits, deft. Defts. i5.1 default.
Rem Jansen, smith,* P? v/s Walter Salter, Deft. The Pit: declares
that he hath sold his howse to this defft: as appears by the bill of Sale
bearinge date the 3'? of gb" 1664. uppon w^ is yet Remaininge unto him
2240 lbs. tobacco & 4 ells of Sarge and Whereas the deff': hath Sold the
* Rem Jansen from Ieveren, the ancestor of the present Remsen family, was by
trade a smith. He married, here, in 1642, Jannetie Rapalje and d. in 1681, leaving fif-
teen ch. all of whom, it is said, attended his funeral. He lived on his farm at the Walla-
bocht, in 1663, hence he is represented as of long Island. The premises now sold to
Walter Salter, were situate on the south side of the present Stone Street, West of the
old City Hall, and Coenties Alley. They were subsequently sold to Nicholas Davidson.
— O'C.
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howse againe to another man and he doth Intend to Transport himselfe
from this place, the Pit: humbly Craves that the s^ house may Remain as
security till the s* Paiment is done, accordinge to agrem4. The defft:
Craves to have the Liberty of a Burger, & that the first default may be
entered. The honnbJe Court doe order that the Said howse shal Remaine
as Security to the Pit, until the whole Paiment accordinge to agreement is
done, as above.
[Copy.
23. July. I Rem Jansen acknowledge to have received from Walter
Salter pay for the house by the Hall twenty seven hundred and 55 pounds
of tobacco (was subscribed) Rem Jans. This recorded at the request of
Walter Salter.*]
Reynier vander Coele, pltf . v/s Balthazar de Haert, deft. Pltf. says,
he bought two kettles of brandy from deft, and paid for them, whereof
deft, refuses to give him due transport or to release him; requests the W
Court to constrain the deft, thereunto. Deft, answers, that the kettles
are not all paid for and offers to release the pltf., when the full payment
shall be made. The W. Court having heard parties, authorize as arbitra-
tors to examine and revise the a/cs of parties as regards the kettles etc.
Sieur Christoffel Hooghlant and Nicolaes Mayer and order pltf. [qy.
deft.] to receipt and give due transport and conveyance, when pltf. shall
have paid his debt according to their agreement. Ady as above.
Hendrick Obe, attorney of Paulus Jans Kitser, pltf. v/s Fredrick
Philipsen, deft. Pltf. demands according to note, passed by Pieter
Rudolfus dec^, the defts. wife's late husband, to the pltf., principal
herein, a/c and reliqua of 14 full half Aems\ and 2 half Aems not quite
full, of wine delivered by pltf's principal to said Pieter Rudolfus, with
costs. Deft, answering says, that nothing hereof is entered in Pieter
Rudolfus books; produces an a/c of wine sold by the Vendu Master
Gabrie for a/c. of Pieter Rudolfus etc. Sieurs Gerrit van Tright
and Dirck van Clyff are appointed arbitrators by the W Court, who are
requested to examine and review the books of Pieter Rudolphus dec'! as
regards this matter, and if possible to reconcile parties, if not to report
their finding to the Court. Ady as above.
Thomas Hall, atturny of Cristian davitsen, Pit: ags.' Samuel Edsal,
* Marginal note. f An Aam held 40 English Gallons. — B. F.
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atturny of Geertie hendrix, defft: The Pit: declares that Cristiaen davit-
sen hath bought of andries hoppe Late husband of Geertie hendrix the
halfe of the Land Called bronx Land wch Land the s? Geertie hendrix
hath afterwards sold againe to harmen Smeman without the Consent of
the afores? Cristiaen davits humbly Cravinge the Court's Judgement for
Restitution of the same. The defft: answeringe sais that this Pit: in the
behalfe of Cristiaen davits hath sold al his Right & Title wc.h he had to
the s? Land againe to the afores? Geertie hendrix In the presence of the
arbitral as more Largely appears by the award of the s? arbitr.s bearinge
date the 24th of 7br 1665. The Jury brought in their Verdict against the
Pit: that the Sale made betweene the Pit: as atturny of Cristiaen davitsen
and Geertie hendrix in the Presence of the arbitrators shall Stand in full
force & Virtue as, alsoo the accound by the s? Arbitratr.s made and that
the Charges made Since the Last arbitration should be Paid by Thomas
hall. The honnb.le Court did order that Judgem! should be entered ac-
cording to the Verdict and that the Pit: should pay the Costs & Charges.
Juryes.
Jacob Baker, Stoffel hooglant, francois Rombouts, Isaacq Bedloo,
Gelyn Verplancke, Timoty bigs, Patrik hayes, John Soudy, Lourens
Sille, Willem Bogardus, Walter Salter, Johannes depeystf
Jan Hendricksen van Gunst, pltf. v/s Abram Lubbers, deft. Pltf.
says, deft, has a lead window (sash) of his and refuses to restore it.
Deft, says, pltf. owes him eight guilders seawant and he first demands
payment. The W Court condemn the deft, to restore the lead window
and if pltf. owes him any thing, he may institute his action against him.
In the matter of difference between Jacob Vis, pltf., and Egbert
Meyndertsen, deft., the W Court orders, that Egbert Meyndertsen shall
restore to pltf. all the goods, which he heretofore has attached and that
in presence of the Sheriff Allard Anthony or his Deputy and parties are
each condemned in his own costs. Ady as above.
In the matter in question between Andries Andriesen Metselaer
(Mason), on the one side, and Egbert Meyndertsen, on the other, for and
on a/c of slander ; the W: Court decree, that Egbert Meynderts has
wrongfully accused and insulted the said Andries Andriesen, to wit that
he had committed adultery with his neighbour's wife — and condemn both
parties for their abusive expressions as well in presence of the Court as
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elsewhere, each in a fine of 25 gl. for the behoof of the Poor, and to pay
costs herein incurred. Ady as above.
John Damrill, pltf. v/s Jan Hendrickx Steelman, arrested and deft.
Defts. Is.' default. Ordered that, deft, shall appear on the next Court
day. Ady as above.
Timotheus Gabrie, pltf. v/s Fred!*1 Hendricks Kuyper, deft. Defts.
i5t default.
Timotheus Gabrie, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jans, deft. Defts. 1? default.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Walter Salter, deft. Deft. 1 de-
fault.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Ariaen van Laer, deft. Defts. 3I
default. Symon Jansen Romeyn appearing for deft, requests postpone-
ment until the next Court day, as deft, is to work at the Vlackebos (Flat-
bush) and has 5 or 6 hands with him. The request is granted.
From the nomination delivered in this day to the W. Court by the
inhabitants of N. Haerlem for the purpose of chusing for the next year,
another instead of the retiring Constable, the W: Court elected Johannes
Verveelen, who has this day taken the oath of fidelity before the W.
Court. Ady as above.
To the W: Mr Maior and Aldermen in N. Yorck Citte on the Island
Manhattans in America.
Hans Kierstede with due reverence makes known, that he, the peti-
tioner, appeared on the •§# Sept. 1664 in the Audience Chamber of Bur-
gomasters and Schepens against Johannes Schevelburgh and Laurens de
Sille producing a certain petition and a marginal order thereon, dated 17
June Stilo novo 1664. The petition set forth, whereas the requirant and
pltf. was afraid, that the goods, effects, actions and credits of Jan Sluyter
and Casper ter Smitten, merchants at Haerlem, insolvents, remaining in
the estate of Hendrick van der Wallen may thro' these and other means
be conveyed away and alienated, notwithstanding attachment was declared
valid thereupon ; he requests at the end thereof, that for the protection
of his, the petitioners, arrears it may be ordered, that sufficient may be
sequestrated from the effects of the abovenamed Jan Sluyter and Ter
Smitten remaining in the estate of Hendrick vander Wallen and placed
in the safe keeping of a faithful person. Lourens de Sille, deft., also ap-
pearing promises to detain by him whatever effects of aforesaid Sluyter
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and ter Smitten he may have, from which the petitioner shall obtain his
pay free of costs and damage, deft, offering to enter security therefor; in
consequence hereof deft, is ordered by the Burgomasters and Schepens
aforesaid to perform his offer. More fully expressed in Appendix N? i.
Petitioner again appears on the n* of Octob. 1664 in the Honourable
Court of said Burgomasters and Schepens to state, that Johannes Schevel-
burgh and Lauren Sille could not give any security pursuant to the decree
dated f-g- Sept' 1664, Appendix N? 1, but offer to sequestrate so much
property as will save the requirant in this action and claim, which he has
against Jan Sluyter and Casper ter Smitten; he requests that such may
have effect. The Honb.le Burgomasters and Schepens granted the said re-
quest and decreed, that the effects should be placed in the hands of Mr.
Johannes van Brugh under inventory. More fully set forth in Appendix
N? 2.
Now tis to be considered and is notorious that the goods conveyed
away from time to time are fading, decaying, diminishing in value and of
less colour, and moreover the interest of the capital still runs on against the
aforesaid Jan Sluyter and Casper ter Smitten, which tends to the evident
damage of the aforesaid persons and in this respect the requirant remains
and is obstructed in the use of his money, his good right reserved in his
proof alone remaining to him ; and in case of agreement nothing is done,
nor is any thing sought to be done with the other creditors of the afore-
said Sluyter and ter Smitten in Holland, especially as the requirant is
sufficiently well aware, that they can be effectually paid their due and pro-
tected from loss out of the personal effects of the abovementioned Sluyter
and ter Smitten. The requirant, therefore considers it (with respect) to
be the most useful plan, as is to be concluded from the foregoing deduc-
tion, to stay the loss and interest which said Sluyter and ter Smitten have
suffered and will yet suffer thereby, also the frustrating of the employment
of the money of requirant, that this Honorb.Ie Court, for good considerations
and the case being set before them as related, shall please to order,
authorize and appoint two honest men conversant herein, to appraise and
value the goods attached under Johannes van Brugh as to their true
value in Holland currency between merchant and merchant independent
of all loss and damages; which authorized and appointed men then pur-
suant and according to their power (after previous estimation as aforesaid)
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shall pay the requirant from the attached goods the value and equivalent
of the capital and the interest up to the effectual payment inclusive justly
due to the requirant, on a/c of disbursed monies, by aforesaid Jan Sluyter
and Casper ter Smitten, with offer to grant act and receipt therefor in the
best form as to that appertains. And in case the requirants attornies in
Holland are paid actually the capital and interest by the abovenamed Jan
Sluyter and Casper ter Smitten, he is content to give sufficient security
here to restore and deliver up the received effects or their equivalent,
whenever sufficiently ample information of the fact shall come from
Holland.
Awaiting hereupon this W. Courts favorable marginal order {Apostille)
seeing, that Laureus de Sille, according to his quality, manifests his consent
to the preceding deduction: Doing which
I remain
Honb.le Gentlemen Your Humble Servant
Hans Kierstede.
15 May. 1666.
The above petition being read and considered by the W. Court is
apostilled as follows: — Fiat Quod Petitar, and Sieurs Christoffel Hoogh-
lant and Isaacq Bedloo are admitted and authorized by the W. Court to
appraise the aforesaid goods.
Endorsed, Petition for Mf Hans Kierstede.
31 May 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Present Capt"
Thomas Willet, Mayor ; M* oloff Stevensen, M' Johan Van Brugh,
Mr John Lawrence, Aldrm"; M' Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Annetje Jans being sent for to Court, she is notified and ordered to
depart from this City within the term of 8 days from date, in consequence
of her unbecoming demeanour, her dissolute and whorish life, which she
has led here to the great disreputableness of the Christian nation.
June the 6* 1666. Att a Court at New York. Present Capt" Thomas
Willet, Mayor; Captn Laual, Mr oloff Stevens, Mf John Van Brugh, Mf
Corn. V: Ruyven, Mf John Lawrence; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Govert Loockermans his wife Pit: v/s John Cockril, defft: The
Pit: demands of the defft: 42 gld? Wampum. The defft: Requests a
Copy of the Pit: declaration & demand. The Court did order that the
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Pit: should deliver the Copy of hur declaration & of the account to the
defft: & doe order the defft: to make his answer to the same ags.' next
Court.
In the matter in dispute between Abram Lubbers and Jan Hendrick
van Gunst, at the request of parties are nominated as arbitrators Mr
Thomas Hal and Jonas Bartels. Ady as above.
Jacob van Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Jacob Stoffels, deft. Pltf. says,
that he delivered a boat to deft, about 23 years ago, for which are still
due him a balance of 15 skepels of wheat. He demands condemnation.
Deft's wife appears and denies the same. The W: Court having heard
parties decree, that pltf. shall prove his statement effectually. Ady as above.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Ariaen van Laer, deft. Pltf. says,
that some time ago the deft, beat his brother Stoffel van Laer very
severely, so that the blood followed: concludes therefore that deft, shall
be condemned in a double fine according to Placard frequently enacted
herein, inasmuch as the same occurred in presence of one of the Alder-
men. Deft, says, he has given bail for his good behavior in this matter;
however, he is content, that it be disposed of by the W: Court. The W
Court having read pltf's demand and heard defts. answer condemn deft,
for having struck his brother in a fine of fl. 100 zewan to be applied ac-
cording to Placard, with the costs herein incurred and that the bail bond
for his good behavior shall stand good to the next Court of Assizes. Ady
as above.
On this day is Roger Barton & Robbert Bloomer by the Govr.s special
order Pub?' Summond for to deliver themselves up before the if of July
next, ensuinge, as appr.s by the s? order dated the 31st of May, passato.
Reynier van der Coele, pltf. v/s Balthazar de Haert, deft. Pltf.
says, that the arbitrators appointed and authorized by the W Court on the
i5'.h May passato to examine and inspect the a/cs between parties, cannot
agree: he demands again copy from Mr Baltus' book of all the particulars,
from which the obligation arises. Deft, answering says, that he has
already rendered a/c to the arbitrators appointed on the 15*? inst. by the
W: Court, maintaining he is not bound to render any further a/c. The
W. Court having heard parties order deft, to furnish pltf. with copy from
his book of all the particulars from which the obligation arises and that
from the month of October last to date hereof. Ady as above.
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Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Pltf. demands
judgment against deft, according to his suit dated 8'.h May last, entered
before this W Court. Deft, demands copy of all the particulars of a/c, from
which the obligation arises. Parties being heard by the W Court, pltf. is
ordered to furnish deft, with bill of particulars, from which the obligation
arises, to answer thereunto at the next Court day. Ady as above.
Hendrick Obe, pltf. v/s Fredrick Philipsen, deft. Pltf. demands
a/c and reliqua of 16 half aems of wine delivered by Paulus Jans Kitzer
to Pieter Rudolfus dec?, the defts. predecessor, according to handwriting
thereof, and persists further in his demand dated 15 May passato entered
before this W Court to and against the deft. Deft, produces an a/c of
the Vendu Master Gabrie, from which it appears that a parcel of wine
was sold by him for the a/c of Pieter Rudolfus; and says further, that
his, defts., wife has heard her late husband, the dec? Rudolfus, say, that
the above wines sold by vendu belonged to said Paulus Jans Kitser. The
Mayor proposing, that the case be determined by a jury, parties respec-
tively requested, that the W Court itself would please to give their judg-
ment thereon. The W: Court having heard parties and maturely weighed
the case, give for judgment, that deft, shall pay] pltf. for aforesaid wines
the sum of 36 beavers or the just value thereof in zewant, but with this
reserve, that if parties find themselves agrieved hereby, that a jury shall
be impanelled at the next meeting to determine it.
Anna Benat, pltf. v/s Anna Willems, deft. Pltf. says, that deft,
shamefully accused her of being a whore etc. Defts. husband Fredrick
Hendricx appearing for his wife rejects and denies it. Ordered, each to
bring her witnesses at the next Court day. Ady as above.
Egbert van Borsum, pltf. v/s Frans Jansen van Hoghten, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft, the sum of fl. 340 and one pair of shoes balance
of his son's wages earned as servant to deft, according to contract; and
the sum of fi. 44. for expences incurred in a previous suit, with costs.
Deft, admits the debt of fl. 340. and shoes, but denies to owe any thing
further to the pltf. and demands some delay. The W: Court having
heard parties condemn deft, to pay pltf. the fl. 340. and shoes for the
wages within 14 days. As regards the further claim for costs, they order
pltf. to furnish a/c thereof to deft, and to prove that deft, owes the same.
Ady as above.
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Mde Beeckman, pltf. v/s Wolfert Webber, deft. Pltf. demands ac-
cording to obligation from deft, the sum of fi. 86. zewant, with costs.
Deft, admits the debt, but maintains that he has paid pltf. by the brick-
maker more than the pltf. gives credit for. Moreover he demands delay
until next year. The W. Court having heard parties condemn deft, to
pay pltf. within a month from this time, with costs on pain of execution.
Ady, as above.
Mde Cousseau, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf. in default.
Timotheus Gabrie, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jans, deft. Defts. 2d. default.
In the case in dispute between Thomas Hal, atty of Willem Beeck-
man, and Jan Vinge and Cornells Aertzen on the one side, pltfs., against
Wolfert Webber on the other side, deft., the W: Court at defts. request,
orders, that the land in question shall be again surveyed, at his own ex-
pence, by the Surveyor Corteljou in presence of Alderman Cornells van
Ruyven, Pieter Stoutenburgh and Jan Langestraat and (on behalf of the
deft.) Sieur Jacob Kip. Which done, the said persons are requested to
settle the question between parties, if possible and reconcile them; if not
to report their verdict to the W Court. Ady as above.
Gerrit Mannaet, pltf. v/s Gerrit Trevers, deft. Pltfs. wife appearing
demands the sum of fi. 96. from deft, for 12 weeks board and costs.
Deft, admits the debt, but says he has not wherewithal to pay. The W:
Court having heard parties condemn deft, to satisfy pltf. within 8 days
with the costs herein accrued. Ady as above.
Willem Moreau, pltf. v/s Tho? Hal, deft. Pltf. in default.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Jacob Vis, deft. Defts. is' default.
Pieter Wolfertsen van Couwenhoven, arrestant and pltf. v/s John
Tomsen, arrested and deft. Both in default.
Thomas d'Lavall, Esq' Pit: v/s John Malby & John Garlant, def?
The Pit: declares that the defft: John Malby Is indebted unto him the
summe of 8500 lb. of good Muscovade Sugar, Dutch W" as he shal make
appeare by a Bill under the deff'.5 hand & Seal bearinge date the 17^ of
August 1665. And Whereas the s<? John Malby hath 225 bosshels of
Wheat in the hands of the defft: Garland the Pit: hath attached the same,
humbly Praying the honnb!e Court to Condemne the same towards the
satisfaction of the s* obligation together w1!1 what other effects the Pit : shal
make appeare to be in the s? Garlants hands. The defft: Jo: Garlant an-
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sweringe sais that he is engaged by his Bill to Pay the s? Corne unto
Timothy Bigs atturny of Alexander Tods at New Haven unto whome the
si Corne is Belonginge. The honnb.le Court did order that the Corne
should Remaine under arrest, in the Custodie of the defft: John Gar-
lant the terme of one moneth. In the meantime is Timothy Bigs to
advise the defft: John Malby and Alexander Tods for to Come and
answer the si attachment of the Pit :
[Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Balthazar de Haert, deft., demands 30
shill. in silver, accepted by deft, to pay for Huw Woodberry. Deft, ac-
knowledges, to have agreed to pay to pltf. for Huw Woodberry 10 sh. in
silver or 30 sh. in wampum. After various debates Mr. La Val offers to
pay the 20 sh. in question for account of Huw Woodberry to pltf. Date
as above.
In the matter in question between Mr. Balthazar de Haert on one
side, (by virtue of an order of this Court of the first of May last, to be
heard in revision), pltf., against Joost van der Linde, deft., the Court,
after hearing all the arguments of parties and examining all their pieces,
documents and accounts, decide, that Mr. de Haert shall pay deft, for
the bed sheets and pillows 28 ells of good Osnabrugh linen, being what
has been awarded to him by the arbitrators; also for deft's loss of time,
meals and drinks, money advanced for wine for the arbitrators and wit-
nesses etc according to his accounts 160 fl. in wampum, besides the costs
of Court in this case since the decision of the arbitrators. Date as above.
Jan Otten and Marck Dal were summoned and asked, why they kept
stolen goods, when they knew, that there was a special order of the Gov-
ernor published against it, but nevertheless they had bought and received
a bed from the soldiers. They answer, they did not know, that it had
been stolen and Jan Otte adds, that it has been in his house only half a
day, when it was taken away by Marck' s wife. Although perceiving that
both men had not been quite ignorant of its being a stolen bed, which
was received by Jan Otten in his house and bought from the soldiers by
Marck Dal, the W. Court has nevertheless pardoned them this time on
their promise of amendment.*]
Whereas Thomas Hall atturny of Cristiaen Davitsen, by his Petition
* The entries between [ ] have been omitted in the translation by Dr. E. B. O'Cal-
laghan and are now supplied by B. Fernow, June 14, 1897.
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hath declared to this honnb!e Court that he did Constitute himselfe as ap-
pealer of the Judgement, by this Honnb!e Court past betwixt him, &
Samuel Edsal as atturny of Geertie Hendrix bearinge date the 15th day
of May Last past & did appeal from ye. same to ye- next Court of assizes
to be held at New York in the moneth of September next ensuinge. It
was this day ordered that the s^ appeal should be entred accordinge to
Custome & order, ady as above.
Memoran'} on the 17th of 7b" 1666 appeared before me Nicol: Bayard
Secrets: of New York, M' Thomal Hal atturny of Kit davitsen, & Mr.
Sam Edsal atturny of Geertie Hendrix & declared that they where mutu-
ally agreed about the differance Wch was Risen about Broncks Land, as
more Largely appears by the Judgemt: abovementioned, & therefore Re-
quired me to enter the same, & to the end that all proceedings at Law in
this Case should Seize.
N. Bayard Secrets.
June the i2l.h 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Present Cap'
Thomas Willet, Mayor; Capt. Thomas d' Laval, M,' Olof Stevensen,
M' Johannes van Brugh, M' C. V. Ruyven, Mr. John Lawrence, AldMen;
M' Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
From the nomination presented by the inhabitants of New Haerlem
to the W. Court, that the Overseers for the ensuing year may be elected
therefrom, are elected by them Joost Oblinus, Isaacq Vernelje, Glaude
Lametre, Nielis Mattysen as Overseers, and Jan Montagne as Secretary.
Who are hereby authorized, with the Under Sheriff and Constable or any
three of them, whereof the Under Sheriff or his deputy shall always be
one, to judge and absolutely determine all questions and matters occur-
ring between man and man in their town and brought before them,
without regard to persons, up to the sum of 200 gl. in zewant, according
to the laws established in this country and all the inhabitants of the Town
of N. Haerlem are hereby ordered and charged duly to respect the afore-
said persons as their Overseers. Done N. York. Ady 12 June 1666.
JURY.
Isaacq Bedloo, Francois Rombouts, Jacobus Backer, Stoffel Hoogh-
lant, Gerrit van Tright, S: Jansen Romeyn, Pietf Alrigs, Geljn Verplanck,
Isaacq Greveraat, Thomas Buskin, John Garlant, Allard Konninck.
Hendrick Obe, pltf. v/s Fredrick Philipsen, deft. Pltf. demands
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from the deft, again, as he refuses to obey the judgment of the W: Court
dated 6* inst., a/c and reliqua of the wines delivered by Paulus Jan Kitser
to the deft's wife's late husband Pieter Rudolfus according to handwriting
thereof being. Defts. wife offers an a/c of wine sold by the Vendu
Master Gabrie for a/c of Pieter Rudolfus and offers to declare on oath,
that she heard her dec? husband say, it or the greater part of it was
wine belonging to the abovenamed Paulus Jans Kitser. The jury brought
in their verdict against the deft, and gave for award, that deft, should pay
to pltf. the sum of 36 beavers or the value thereof in zewant with costs
incurred herein. Whereupon the W Court orders, that the judgment
shall be entered according to the verdict of the jury. Ady as above.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Geertie Maen, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft, one guilder, which she has accepted to pay for as much, as he, pltf.,
fell short in some money, which he had to receive from her. Deft.
admits having promised, but says she afterwards understood that deft,
[pltf. ?] had not counted it himself, but sent it to Mf Balthazar and on
his representation says, it was so much short. The W. Court condemn
the deft, to pay the guilder to the pltf. and condemn, for reason, both
the pltf. and deft, each in a fine of 3 gl. for behalf of the Poor and to pay
costs. Ady as above.
The Deaconry of this City, pltf. v/s Timotheus Gabrie, deft. Deft,
in default. Pltfs. demand a/c and reliqua of the goods of the dec? horse-
doctor delivered by them to deft, as Vendu Master to be sold. Ordered
to summon deft, again.
In the matter in dispute between Jacob van Couwenhoven, pltf., and
Jacob Stoffels, as deft., regarding a boat, which pltf. says, he sold over
23 years ago to the deft., it is ordered, that pltf. shall prove his statement
within 8 days or that deft, shall prove, that he paid for the boat, which
he says he bought from pltf. over 12 years ago. Ady as above.
Timotheus Gabrie, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jansen Kuyper, deft. Pltf.
entering says, that deft, promised to pay him, with which he is content.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Jacob Vis, deft. Defts. 2? default.
Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Huyg Barentsen de Kleyn, deft. This
day it is ordered in this case, at deft's request, that pltf. shall furnish
deft, with* copy of the old obligation, from which the new partly arises
and further that deft, answer thereunto at next Court day.
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Reynier vander Coele, pltf. v/s Balthazar de Haert, deft. Pltf. de-
mands postponement of the case untill next Court day, which is allowed
by the W. Court, ady as above.
Balthazar de Haert requests, since Reynier vander Coele defers him
from Court day to Court day, that his action may be inscribed against
said vander Coele, and he be ordered to appear on next Court day to
answer demand of said de Haert. Petitioner may institute his action
against the next Court day. Ady.
In the matter in question between Anna Benat, pltf. and Annetie
Stoffels, deft., for slander and abusive words, the W. Court orders, that
parties shall settle among themselves, or that if parties again trouble the
W. Court with such things they shall be punished, as the matter deserves.
Ady, as above.
Isaacq Greveraat, pltf. v/s Marya van Hobooken, deft. Pltf. says,
he contracted with deft., that she should occupy pltf's house one year for
nothing on condition she should pay promptly the arrears of rent being
fl. 244. on the stated time according to contract, which she failed to do.
He claims therefore that deft, is deprived of the benefit of the contract and
demands judgment for afores? sum, with costs. Deft, answering says, she
agreed after the passing of the contract aforesaid with pltf., that she
should pay the remaining rent aforesaid not precisely on the days due but
now and then, reducing it somewhat according to circumstances. The
W. Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay pltf. according to
contract within the time of one month from date, on pain of being de-
prived of the benefit of the contract. Ady as above.
The petition of Nicolaes Bayard, Secretary, being read in Court, re-
questing in substance, that the W: Court would be pleased to confirm his
allowance as Secretary of this City. Is apostilled as follows: — Whereas
the revenue of the City is at present very small, petitioner is allowed from
the commencement of his service four hundred guilders zewant yearly,
with promise of increase as soon as the ships shall arrive here, when as
they hope the City revenue will improve. Ady as above.
Dirck Gerrits van Tright, pltf. v/s Cornelis Aertsen, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft, delivery of 2 horses and one foal bought by him from
deft, for the sum of f. 925. zewant. Deft, demands, that pltf. shall give
security for the promised money, as he is given a long time to pay. The
YOL. VI.— 2
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W. Court having heard parties or derpltf. to enter security within the
term of eight days on pain of the trade being declared null. Ady as
above.
NB. This day 12 June, the pltf. gave as his security Casper Stein-
mets, as more fully appears by the acte filed away in the bundle.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Willem Kock, deft. Pltf. says,
that deft's horse yesterday kicked his son and says tis his custom and
that many persons complain ag'st him on that account: he concludes,
that deft, ought to put that horse away, so that no further misfortune
should be caused thereby. Deft, says, that those who complained to the
Schout had first struck the horse. The W: Court order the deft, to hobble
his horse, when it is on the street. Ady as above.
June the 13th 1666. At a Mayors Court held at New York. Present
Capt? Thomas de Lauall, Mayor; Capt" Thomas Willet, Mf Oloff Steven-
sen, Mf John Lawrence, Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, Mr Johannes d' Peyster,
Ald'men ; Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Uppon the Petition of Egbert myndersen to this honnb.le Court,
humbly Praying that the honnble Court wil be pleased to graunt a stop to
the Execution, past uppon al his Estate, Whereas it is impossible for him
to satisfy the Sheriff at this prsent time, It is this day by the honnb.le Court
graunted, that the s? Execution shal be stopt the space of one moneth in
wc.h time the Petition? is to make good Paiment & satisfaction to the
Sheriff.
Whereas the time of the Church Wardens or Kirkmeesters, is Ex-
pired, and it beinge Necessary that in their Rooms some other fit persons
should be appointed, the honnb!e Court have made Choise of Mf Poulus
Leendersen Vande Grift & Jeronimus Ebbingh to be Kerkmeesters of
this Towne one whole yeare Commencinge from the date hereof by these
Presents Requiringe the Late Kirkmeesters to deliver unto the s? persons,
all the Bookes, accounts, & what Estate beloninge to the Church yet
under their Custodie. Ady ut supra.
June 19*" 1666. Att a Mayor's Court held at New York. Present
Capt. Thomas de Laual, Mayor; Capt Tho. Willett, Mf Oloff Stevensen,
Mf John Laurence, Mf Joh. de Peyster, Aldermen; Mr Allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
1666] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 19
Reynier vander Coele, Pit. against Balthazar de Haert, Deft. Pit.
declares that he hath paid and satisfied the deff for the Still Kittels wc.h he
had bought of the Def except only 3 ankers drams the wc.h are not yet
due to the deff* humbly prayeinge the Courts Judgem* against the Def'
Whereby he may be Ordered to deliver the Bill of Sale wc.h the Def hath
from the honnb.le Govern* for the s? Kittels to their Plaintife. The Def*
sais to be Willing for to deliver the Bil of Sale, provided the Pit. gives in
security for the Remaininge 3 Ank? drams. The Honnb.le Court doe
Order that the Pit shal give in good security for the Remaininge 3 Ankr.s
drams wc.h beinge done the deff is to deliver up to the Pit. the Bill of Sale
wc.h he had from the Govern? and acquittante to it that he is satisfied for
the same by the Pltff.
Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Reynier vander Coele, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft, the sum of 70 beavers and fl. 2478: 12 in zeawan on a
note passed before the Notary Mattheus de Vos dated 26^ Feb: last with
costs. Deft, says, that pltf. obtained said obligation fraudulently from
him and that he, deft., had signed it in good faith, but says he does not
owe so much to pltf. Parties being heard by the W. Court and the note
being seen they condemn deft, to pay the abovementioned obligation to
pltf. within 14 days. Ady as above.
In the difference arising between Balthazar de Haert, pltf. on the
one side, and Huygh Barents de Kleyn, deft., on the other, on matters of
a/c, are chosen by the W. Court as arbitrators Sieurs Johan van Brugh,
Isaacq Bedloo, Nicolaes de Meyer and Samuel Edsal, who are hereby
requested and authorized to examine and view the pltfs. books, from
which both the first and second obligation arise and what deft, has
received therefor, and, if it be possible, to reconcile parties; if not to
report by the next Court day their award in writing, so that the case may
be determined. Ady as above.
Whereas Mr Edsal is now absent the Mayf appointed in his place
Sieur Stoffel Hooghlant.
Marritie Locquermans, pltf. and arrestant, v/s John Cockril, deft.
Deft, in default. Pltf. demands from deft, according to a/c 8 skepels of
peas and one skepel of wheat, with costs. The W: Court having heard
the demand condemn deft, to pay pltf. within 14 days time the above
sum or in default thereof the Sheriff is condemned to pay^the same for
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deft., as on arresting him he took not good security from him. Ady as
above.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Jacob Leendersen, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, the sum of fi. 155. Holland Cur?' according to obligation dated
27th April 1663, with costs. Deft, says, he has paid thereupon 5 lb. of
silk and produces a declaration of 2 persons, who state, that they heard
pltf. say, that he had received silk from deft. Pltf. in reply says, he is
content, if said persons shall declare it on oath. The W: Court order
deft, to summon his witnesses for the next Court day to declare under
oath what they know of the matter or in default thereof to pay his obliga-
tion. Ady as above.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Jacob Vis, deft. Defts. 3? default. Pltf.
demands from deft, first fi. 259. 17. balance of obligation and then fl. 25.
18. zewan on a/c. with costs. The W: Court having heard the demand
and examined the a/c and obligation condemn the deft, to pay the pltf.
the above mentioned sum, with costs. Ady as above.
Erasmus Howes serv' to Samuel Edsal and formerly to Capt" Philip
Carteret Esq: by his petition declaring to this honnb.le Court that he
engaged himselfe in the yeare 1665 to serve the s? Carteret, as Souldf in
these Parts the terme of 4 yeares, uppon several Conditions, as more
Ladgely in the s? Petition is expressed; Since wc.h time the Petitionf
CompP5 that the afores? Carteret hath sold him as a slave to Sam: Edsal
Contrary to Lawe humbly Cravinge of this honnb.Ie Court a prsent Remit-
ment out of the same. To wit. It is this day ordered by the Mayors
Court, that the afores? Carteret shal make appeare to this honnb.le Court
in the space of 14 dayes how the s? Erasmus Howes is become his Servant.
Whereupon the Court shal expect the s? Capt" Carterets Categoricall
answer to the end that they may further order in the Case.
LAllard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Matthys Bastiaensen van der
Perck, prisoner and deft. The pltf. instituting his action is told by the
W. Court, that Lysbet Cornelis, against whom the crime was committed,
must also enter a complaint at the next session.
Marretie Levis testifies, at the request of Jacob van Couwenhoven,
that about 20 years ago she has received from Jacob Stoffelsen 5 skepels
of wheat for account of Jacob Wolphertsen, but she does not know, what
it was for. In the case between Jacob van Couwenhoven as pltf. and
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Jacob Stoffelsen as deft, the W. Court orders, that deft, must prove, that
he has paid for the scow, which he says, he bought from pltf. Date as
above.
Having received and read the papers, documents and affidavits
handed in by Maryn Renart on behalf of his daughter Anna Renart,
against Evert Dircksen van Nas, the W. Court orders, that the litigants
must henceforth live together in peace and amity and not trouble the
Court with such trifles, also that each side is to pay their costs up to
to-day. Date as above.
The Overseers of New Haerlem, elected by the W. Court on the
i2l.h inst., have this day taken the following oath before the Court:
Whereas the Mayors Court has elected you, Daniel Terneur, Under
Sheriff, and you, Joost Oblinus, Isaaq Vernelje, Glaude la Metre and
Nielis Matthysen, Overseers, of the Village of New Haerlem for the
period of one year from this day, you solemnly swear in the presence of
Almighty God, that to the best of your knowledge and with a clear con-
science, according to the laws of this government and without regard to
person, you will in all cases up to 200 ft., brought before you, maintain
law and justice; you will, as much as possible, endeavour to further the
welfare of your village and its inhabitants. So help you God.] *
June the 21V 1666. Thursday. At a Court held at New York.
Present Capt" Thomas D' Lavall, mayor; Mf Oloff Stevensen, M* John
Lawrence, Mf Johannes d' Peyster, Ald'men; M' Allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
On this day is Hendrik Hendricx Obe, with his Voluntary Will,
Chosen & Continued as Constable of this Towne, for one yeare Longer
and hath alsoo done the oath of allegiance at the hands of the honnb.le
Court. Ady as above.
On this day is Roger Barton & Robbert Bloomer by the Gov""
Special order for the 2? time Publiqly Summond, as appears by the s?
order bearinge date the 3i'.h of may last Past.
June the 26th 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Present
Capt? Thomas d' Lauall, mayor; M' Thomas Willet, Mr Olof Stevensen,
* The entries between [ ] have been omitted in the translation by Dr. E. B. O'Cal-
laghan and are now supplied by B. Fernow, June 14, 1897.
22 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1666
Mr John Lawrence, Mf Corn. Steenwik, Mr Johannes d'peystr, Ald'men;
Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Jacob van Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Jacob Stoffelsen, deft. Pltf.
again demands payment of the boat in question or otherwise proof, ac-
cording to the Court's order, that the same is paid for. Defts. wife ap-
pearing, as he is himself unable, says, that her husband will confirm
under oath, that it has been paid, with which pltf. says, he is content.
Sieur Nicolaes Varlet is hereby requested on the part of the W: Court to
take down the defts. deposition and to have the same communicated in
due form to the W Court, since the deft., being powerless, is incapable
of coming here in person and taking the oath at the hands of the W:
Court. Ady as above.
The W Court having read and considered the written report of the
arbitrators appointed on the 19^ inst. in the matter in question between
Balthazar de Haert, as pltf., on the one side and Huygh Barentsen, deft.,
on the other side and the same being examined and seen, it is ordered to
refer the matter again to impartial arbitrators and to this end are elected
by their Worsp.s Sieurs Johannes van Brugh, Jaques Cousseau, Jeronimus
Ebbingh and Gerrit van Tright, who are hereby earnestly requested
again to examine all points in dispute in presence of Alderman Johannes
de Peyster, to hear the same argued by parties, and if it be possible to
determine and compose parties; if not to deliver in absolute award and
judgment, according to the finding of the case, at the next Court day, to
the end that the matter then may be decided by the Worshipful Court.
Ady as above.
Thomas de Lauall, Esq? Pit: v/s John Malby & John Garlant, Defft?.
The Pit: humbly Craves that this honnb.le Court, wil be Pleased to order
that the 225 Busshels wheat of the defft: John Malby, wc.h the Pit: hath
attached, in the hands of the defft: John Garlant, as more at Large may
appeare, by the order of Court, under date the 6th of this Instant, may
be Condemned towards the Satisfaction of the Pit? Bill. It is ordered by
the Court, that Judgem' should be entered ags.1 the defft? Whereas Mf Tro-
bridge hath deposed to the Court that in Case John Garlant doth not
make Paiment of the s? wheat in the behalfe of the defft: Malby, to
Christoffer Tods or his agent, that the s? Tods as then is Secured by Mr
Bryant; the Court therefore doe Condemne the said Wheat towards the
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Satisfaction of the Pit:- Bill and doe order the defft: John Garlant to
deliver the s? wheat of John Malby, to the Pit:
These are to Certify, unto all whome it may Concerne that Mr W?
Browns hath used his utmost endeavf for the Procuringe of the 225
busshels wheat, which John Garlant was indebted to Mf John Malby &
by the s? Malbyes order to Pay unto Mf Christoffer Todd at New-haven, in
Witnesse Whereof, etc.
In the matter in question between Egbert van Borsum, as pltf., and
Frans Jansen, deft., on the other side, the deft, is by the W Court con-
demned to pay the pltf. the sum of fl. 22. being the half of the demanded
44 gl. zewan, and if pltf. thinks proper, he may institute his action
against Reynier . . ., as the costs are incurred by them both in com-
pany. Ady as above.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Andries Albertsen, deft. Pltf.
says, that deft, fought on the 14^ inst. with Reynier van der Coele in the
Officers presence: he concludes, that he be condemned in a fine of 100
gl. according to Placard. Deft, says, they were only playing. The W:
Court condemn deft, in a fine of 30 gl. zewant and costs. Ady as above.
Mettie Wessels, pltf. v/s Nicolaes Varlet, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 62. in beavers which deft, promised to pay her in the year 1659
on a/c of Alexander d'lnjossa. Deft, denies it and says, he paid divers
a/cs to the pltf. since the year 1659, but in none of all of them has it been
brought into a/c nor has he been asked for it by the pltf. until now last
slaughtering season. Ordered by the W. Court, that the matter be de-
termined by a jury on the next Court day. Ady as above.
Nota. The above parties debating their cause before the Court, the
pltf. among other arguments gave the deft, the lie.
Cornelis Pluyvier, pltf. v/s Abram Pietersen, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 15. 8 for bread delivered ; with costs. Deft, admits the
debt, but says he has an offset against it, which was on the other hand
denied by pltf. The W Court condemn deft, to pay the demanded fl. 15:
8 with costs and if he can prove that the pltf. fairly owes him any thing,
the same shall be made good to him.
Elizabeth Cornelissen, pltf. v/s Matthys Bastiaansen vander Perck,
prisoner and deft. Pltfs. attorney demands, that deft, put in security for
his good behavior. Deft, says, that is out of his power. Ordered that,
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if deft, [pltf.?] will swear, that she is in danger of her life, the deft, is
ordered to give security. Ady as above.
Reynier Vander Coele humbly Cravinge an arrest of the Judgement
betwixt Mr Balthaz? de haert Pit: & the s? Vander Coele as defft: by this
honnb.le given in an action of debt, bearinge date the 6th of June 1666:
Whereas he did appeale from the same to the Next Court of assizes to be
held at New Yorck. The Petition? is by these Presents graunted an arest
of Judgement & ordered that the sd appeal should be entered, Provided
that the sd Petitiom gives in good security, for to Performe what by the
sd Court of assizes shal be ordered in the Case. The Petition' hath given
as security Warnaer Wessels & as more at Large appeaes by the bond,
made before Me, N: Bayard, secret^.
June the 26^.
Nicolaes davitsen humbly shewinge to the Court, that he hath
bought a house of Walter Salter, unto wc.h he declares the Gover.s Consent
to have obtained, and Whereas the Sherif doth make some Pretence,
against the sd Purchase notwithstandinge he had obtained the Govern"
Consent, he humbly Craves the Courts Confirmation to the sd Purchase.
The honnb.le Court doe graunt the Petition?, to Purchase the sd howse of
Walter Salter, Provided that the aforesd Salter doth Performe the Courts
order in date the 15th of May, about the sd house Past.
This day the 27^ of June 1666 has Elizabeth Cornelissen declared on
oath at the hands of the Mayor, that she is in danger of her life from the
person of Matthys Bastiaensen vander Perck; requesting that he might
be bound to his good behaviour. The W: Mayor orders, that the Sheriff
shall take security from the said Matthys Bastiaensen vander Perck for
his good behavior to the next Court of Assizes. Ady as above.
By the Right honnb.le Govern" order, is on this day by the Mayors
Court chosen & elected Hendrik hendrix obe, to be Collect? of the Grand
& Smal Excys of this Place; & Tho: Carvet to be Contro Roller thereof;
for wc.h they shal Receive for Salary, six of the hundred, to wit, foure p:
Cto for the Collect? & twoe p. C0 for the Contra Roller, date as above.
On this day, is Roger Borton & Robert Bloomer by the Govern?
Special Command, for the 3d time Publicqly Summond & Calld in &
ordered to deliver themselves up before the first day of July next ensuinge
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for Several facts by y™ Committed as more Largely appears by the sd order
bearinge date 31" may last past.
July the 3d 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Present Capt"
Thomas d'Lauall, mayor; M' Thomas Willet, Mr Oloff Stevensen, Mr
John Lawrence, MT- Cornells Steenwik, Mr Johannes depeystf. Ald'men;
Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Mettie Wessels, pltf. v/s Nicolaes Varlet, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 62 in beavers, which sum she says, deft, undertook to pay for
Alexander de Hinojossa being the balance of said Hinojossa's a/c. Deft.
denies the debt or to have accepted it. The jury return their verdict
against the deft, and find that the deft, shall pay the sum demanded with
costs. The W: Court order, that judgment shall be entered according to
the verdict of the jury, ady as above.
JURV.
Timoth Gabrie, John Garlant, Pieter Nys, John Soudy, S. Jans
Romeyn, Patrick Hayes, Lourens Sille, Danl Hondrecoutre, Gelyn Ver-
planck, Walraven Claerhout, Arian Appel, Dirck van Clyff.
Elizabeth Cornelissen, pltff., against Matthys Bastiaensen vander
Perck, deft. In an action of Assault and Batterye. The PI' declares
that this deff' on the 9^ off May Last Past hath wounded hur most deadly
with a great Knife; and humbly Craves, that the Court wil be Pleased to
Order, that the Deff' shal make hur good Satisfaction for the Charges she
hath bene at in Satisfyinge the Chirurgion and good Consideration for hur
Anguish and Paine she hath suffered thereby, wc.h she Computeth to the
summe of 50 lb. SterH besides the Charges of Court. The Jury brought
in their Verdict ags' the Deff' that the Deff', should satisfy the Chirurgion
for the Curinge of the said Wound; and for the Pl^ anguish Payne &
Losse of Time the summe of One hundred Gild" Wampum, besides the
Costs & Charges of the Court. The Honnb.le Court ordered that Judge-
ment should be entred accordinge to Verdict.
JURY.
Timothy Gabrie, John Garlant, Pieter Nys, John Soudy, S. Jans
Romeyn, Patrick Haes, Lourens Sille, Dan! Hondecoutre, Gelyn Ver-
plank, Walraven Claerhout, Ariaen Appel, Dirck van Clyff.
Egbert Meyndertsen, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft. Pltf. demands
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from deft, the sum of fi. 32 zewant balance of a/c, with costs. Deft,
admits the debt. The W. Court condemn deft, to pay pltf. the sum de-
manded within the time of 6 weeks with costs as above. Ady as above.
On this day is Mf Samuel Edsal, Strictly ordered and Charged to
have his Servant Erasmus Howes forthcominge, to appeare in owne person
at the Next Court held at New York on the 10* of this Instant. Whereof
he is not to faile as he wil Answer to his Perill, date as above.
Schout Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Pieter van Couwenhoven, deft.
Deft, in default. Pltf. complains, that deft, is still unwilling and obsti-
nate to give bail according to the order of the Court dated . . .
passato, for his good behavior. The Schout Allard Anthony is ordered
to apprehend the deft., unless he on notice hereof punctually obeys the
order of the Court.
Katharine Evans by hur Petition humbly Cravinge of this Honnb.le
Court Permission for to Inhabit in this Citty of New Yorke. And alsoo a
License for to Retaile or drawe drink, in wc.h employment she engageth to
demeane hurselfe Civilly to all Persons, etz. By the Honnb.le Court
haveinge taken the s? Petition into Consideration, they did apostile
Videllezet: — The Petitionf is hereby Licensed and Permitted to Live in
this Citty and to Retayle drink, Provided she behave hurselfe Civilly as
she by hur Petition hath engaged hurselfe to demeane, dated as above.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Jan Hendricx van Gunst, deft. Defts. 1?
default.
Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Samuel Edsal, deft. Pltf. entering his de-
mand, the deft, requests copy thereof to answer thereunto at the next
Court day, which the W. Court grants.
Jacob Vis appearing in Court states, that arbitrators were appointed
by the W: Court on the 24 of Octobr last to examine in the books of
Johannes vander Meulen certain a/cs of co-partnership entered into be-
tween said Vander Meulen with Jacob Vis and Capt. Jacob, but as said
a/cs are unintelligible and several items are not yet posted, the said arbi-
trators cannot give any absolute decision. Therefore he requests, that he
may be allowed to have said a/cs provisionally made up at his own ex-
pense, proposing thereto Sieur Willem Bogardus. The W Court having
heard the request consent, that the petitioner may have said a/cs arranged
by Sieur Bogardus, at his own cost.
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Jacob Stoffels wife entering and delivering to the W Court the oath
taken by said Stoffels according to the order of the Court dated 26 July
past regarding the matter in dispute between him and Jacob van Couwen-
hoven, at the hands of Sieur Nicolaes Varlet, Magistrate of the Town of
Bergen, requests, that said van Couwenhoven may be condemned in the
costs of the suit. The W: Court having read and considered the same,
order that the costs of the suit shall be paid by each half and half, and
dismiss Jacob Wolfertsen's demand entered against the petitioner. Dated
as above.
By the honb.le arbitrat" off the Case in question between Mf Balthaz'
De haert Pit: & Huygh Barentsen defft: (accordinge to the Courts Order
Under date the 26th of June last Past) on this day beinge delivered over
their Award & Judgem' uppon the s? Case. The defft? Atturny Re-
quested to have Coppy thereof, for to answer to the same at the Next
Court day. It was ordered by the honnb.le Court, that the Coppy of the
s? award should be graunted to the Petition' date as above.
OATH TAKEN BY THE LABOURES ENGAGED AT THE WEIGH SCALES:
We the laborers of the Weigh Scales of the City of New York
promise and swear in the presence of the All Knowing God, that we shall
not draw out or work at any wine or beer or other strong drink without a
proper permit shall be first obtained therefor from the Collector: And
further to demean ourselves according to the instruction already given or
to be given hereafter. So truly help us God Almighty.
August the 7th A? 1666. Att a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present Capt" Thomas de Lauall, mayor; Mf Oloff Stevensen, M' John
Laurence, M* Cornells Steenwik, Mf Johannes depeyster, Ald'men; Mr
Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Thomas Fleet, Pit : v/s John Garlant, Defft. In an action of debt.
The Pit. deliveringe in his declaration, it was ordered that the Coppy
thereof should be delivered to the defft: for to answer to the same ag5.'
next Court.
Thomas d' Lauall, Esq., Pit. v/s John Malby, John Garlant &
Thomas fleet, Deffts. The Pit: declares that John malby is Indebted to
him, the summe of 8500 lb. of Sugar: viz' & Whereas the s? Malby hath
yet Remaininge in the hands of John Garlant the Vallue of Eighty twoe
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pounds Sterl? wc.h he hath ordered to be paid unto Thomas fleet his assigne,
on purpose to disapoynt this Pit: from his just Right, humbly Cravinge
that the honnb.le Court will alsoo Condeme the s? 82 lb towards the Paiment
of the s? deft: Uppon the Request of the defft: Thomas fleet it is this
day ordered, that the Coppy of the Pit* declaration shal be delivered to
the s? defft : for to answer uppon the same the next Court.
Johannes Van Brugh, Pit: v/s Thomas Wandel, Deft: The Pit:
declares that the deft: is Indebted unto him for the Rent of Domenes
Point,* accordinge to agreement made & Concluded uppon betwixt
Annetie Bogardus deceased & the Predecess' of the defft: W"? hark alsoo
deceased bearinge date the 16th of March A? 1657: for the space of 8
Yeares Commencinge from the first of April 1657: & expiring the first of
April 1665 New Stile, at one hundred Gildr.s in good pay per annum,
amounts the Summe of fl. 800 in good pay, besides a Barne, wc-h the defft:
was ingaged to build uppon the s? Land uppon his owne Proper Charges
&c. The Jury brought in their Verdict ag5.' the defft: and did find the
Contract made between the aboves? Parties to be good and further that
the deft, to Ballance of account for Rent of the s? Land, Remained in-
debted to the Pit: the summe of fl. 425. in good Pay accordinge to the
Contract, and the defft: to pay the Charges of the suit. The defft:
humbly Prayed an arrest of Judgement for an appeale. Wc.h by the honnb.Ie
Court was graunted to him.
JURIES.
Isaacq Bedlo, Sam. Edsal, Jan Vinge, Patrick hayes, Stoffel hoog-
lant, Thimothy gabrie, John garland, Francis Rembouts, Pieter Winster,
Jacob Kip, W™ Broune, Tho. hall.
John Garlant, Pit: v/s Gerrit Jansen Stauast, defft: in an action of
debt. The Pit: deliveringe in his declaration uppon an attachm' by the
Pit: made uppon Several of the defft? goods now in the Custodie of the
Sheriff of this place & Whereas the defft. for the present is not in Towne
but is departed from hence to Albania: it is this day Ordered that Notice
thereof shal be given to the defft- Brother Claes Jansen Stauast to the end
* Domine s point, or Domine's hook, took its name from Domine Bogardus, who was
its original proprietor, from whom it passed to Annetie Jans, his widow. It eventually
was acquired by Union College, Schenectady, and is situate at the entrance of Mespat
Kill, Newtown, L. I.— O'C.
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that he may give his Brother information, for to Come and answer the s?
attachm' in the space of three weekes.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Jacob Leenders" van der Grift, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 155 Holland Currency unless deft, according
to order of the Court dated . . . past can prove, that he has paid
something on a/c, with costs. Deft, says and proves, that he restored
silk to the pltf., which he calculates to be about 4 lbs, and then parties
agreed, that deft, should deduct 55 gl. and for the balance deft, requests
still some delay. The W. Court having heard parties, condemn deft, to
pay the rem? hundred guilders to the pltf. within 2 months with the costs.
Ady, as above.
Mary Dopsen, Pit: v/s Hester Bon, defft: In an action of disfama-
tion. By the honnb.Ie Court heard the debatts of the Parties, doe order
not to molest one another againe, & to Pay the Court Charges Equally
betwixt them, dated as above.
The Sheriff Allard Anthony, Pit. v/s Abram Pietersen Carpyn,
Defft: The defft: 1 defaut. The Court did order that the defft: should
appeare in owne Person, at the next Court day, dated as above.
John Sharp Complaininge to the honnb.Ie Court that the Sheriff accord-
inge to the order of Court Under date the 13th of June Last Past doth not
Prosecute the Execution given against the Estate of Egbert myndersen,
videlicet. It is ordered that the Sheriff shall Prosecute the Execution
ag" the s*? Egbert myndersen In the space of 8 dayes, or by neglectinge the
same, the Parties may Recover their Right uppon the Estate of the Sheriff.
On this is an Execution issued against the goods & Chatties of
Matthys Bastiaensen Vander Perck uppon the Judgem' of Court betwixt
Elizabeth Cornells" & the s? Matthys Vander perck, bearinge date the
3? of July Last past.
The Secretary Nicolaes Bayard is this day by the Court authorized
for to issue forth Executions uppon all Judgements of Courte in 8 dayes
after the date of the Judgement as above.
The Secretary Nicolaes Bayard requesting in Court to know what
commission he shall receive for the receipt and expenditure of the money
of the soldiers, as there is great loss in the zewant and extraordinary
trouble in the receipt and disbursem' of the same. It is apostilled: Peti-
tioner is allowed 5 per cent of the receipt and disbursements.
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Uppon Thursday the 9th of August 1666. At a mayors Court held
at New York. Present Capt? Tho: d' Lavall, mayor; Mr Oloff Steven-
sen, Mf John Lawrence, Mr Corn. Steenwik, M* Joh: depeyster, Aldr-
men ; Mr. Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Ariaen Van Laer, Pit. v/s Mf Allard Anthony, Defft. The Pit:
makinge Complaint, that the Sheriff hath Charged him, in account for
the Courts Charges, in the Case betwixt the s? Sheriff & this Pit: besides
the 100 g! fine, in wc.h he was Condemed, he hath Charged him more for
the summe of 162: gild? humbly Request? that the Court wil be pleased,
to take it into serious Consideration, & order how much this Pit: shal
Pay for Charges of the s? action. By the honnb!e Court heard both Parties,
and havinge Examined the acct. of the Sheriff, they doe allow to the
Sheriff for his fee lb. 1 : 1
And the Courts messengers lb. o : 5
To the Cippier or Jayler fl. 6. Besides the Secret's fee.
Bastiaen Elisson's wife entering requests to know, what she is to re-
ceive weekly for the support of the child of Engel Hendricx at present in
prison, which she took in by order of the Sheriff. On question she is
allowed 30 gl. per month.
Huygh Barentsen's wife being sent for to Court and she being asked,
what she knew of the matter, that Engel Hendricx, at present in prison,
had last year also had a child. She answers, she had lately heard the
people gossiping, that she had last year again a child, but cannot say from
whom, she heard it; but maintains, that Hellegont Joris or Pieter van
Naerden's widow knows more of the matter. Ady as above.
The W Court has received complaints that, notwithstanding the pre-
viously enacted Ordinances and Placards on the subject of baking, some
bakers have dared to deal out and sell both brown and white bread to the
inhabitants of this City, which has not its due quantity and quality. To
prevent this for the future as much as possible, we the Mayor and Alder-
men of the City of New York have elected Sieur Christoffer Hooglant and
Hendrick Willemsen, baker, who are hereby authorized to visit as often
as they shall deem necessary, in the Sheriffs presence all bakers within
this City and to enquire if the bread has its due quantity and quality ac-
cording to Placard to be by us enacted on this subject. Ady as above.
The petition of the bakers of this City being read and considered,
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requesting in substance that the W. Court will be pleased to forbid the
transport of bread from this City to the Indian plantations and that all
hucksters and forestallers of bread both within and without the City may
be abolished etc. was read and considered by the W: Court and it is
apostilled as followeth: —
Firstly ; All and every, be they who they may, are forbidden to
peddle any sort of bread or cakes along the houses, but they may sell
only in form at retail in their houses, provided that all bread is of due
quantity and quality.
Secondly. Further, all bakers or any other person or Indian are for-
bidden to transport any bread or cakes from this City to the Indian plan-
tations, in order to expose for sale and sell the same there on commission
to the Indians or others, but every one is free to buy as much bread as
he shall require and to carry, transport and sell it, where he thinks
proper.
August the 2is.' 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Present
Capt" Thomas de Laual, mayor; W. Oloff Stevensen, Mf John Laurence,
Aldermen ; Allard Anthony, Sherif.
John Garlant, Pit. v/s Gerrit Jans" Stauast, Def'. It is this day
ordered that the Deff' shal bringe in his answer to the declaration of the
PI', betweene this and next Court.
Gerrit Jans? Stauast, pltf. v/s John Garl?, deft. Pltf. delivers into
Court the a/c between him and the deft, and requests, that the case be
referred to impartial arbitrators to make up the a/cs. Deft, refuses arbi-
tration. Ordered by the W: Court, that pltf. shall deliver in his declara-
tion on the next Court day. Ady as above.
George Dopsen, Pit: v/s Walter Salter & his Wife, deff1?. Ordered
that the defft. shal give in his answer to the Pits declaration, between this
& next Court day.
March Dall, Pit: v/s John Otter, defft: Coppy of the declaration to
be delivered to the Defft., & ordered that he shal bringe in his answer to
the same at the next Court.
The Schout Allard Anthony, Pit: v/s Onfrey Cley, defft. The Pit:
declares that he has found in the deft? house, 2 blanckets, wc.h the deft:
hath bought from twoe Souldiers, Contrarie to the order of the honnb!e
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Gouern? & Concludes therefore that the defft: shal be Condemned in the
Penalty of 200 gilders according to the Tennure of the s? order. And
further doth the Pit: declare that the defft: hath Kept in his house after
8 the Clock in the night, souldiers a drinkinge Contrarie to Lawe, Con-
cludes therefore that the defft: shal be Condemned in such fine as the
Lawe doth mention, besides the Costs of Crt. The defft. makinge his
answer, it is ordered to suspend w'.h this action, till the Returne of the
honnb.le Govern? from Albania, for to acquaint his honn? with the same.
The Schout allard anthony, Pit. v/s Egbert Myndersen, defft. The
Pit: declares that the defft: hath bought a blanket from the Sould" Con-
trarie to Lawe. Concludes therefore that the defft: shal be Condemned
to Redeliver the s? blanket & to pay a Fine of fi. 100, besides the Charges
of Court: The defft: making his answer, to the s? action of the Sherif, It
is this day ordered that this action shal be suspended withal, untill the
Ruturne of y? Right honnb.le Govern? from Albany, for to acquaint the
honnb.le Govern? With the same;
The Schout, Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Abram Pietersen Carpyn,
deft. Pltf. says, that deft, lodged 9 Indians on the night of icfi of July
last, without having returned the same; concludes therefore, that deft,
shall be condemned in the fine according to Placard being 5 gl. for each
Indian, amounting to 45 gl. With costs. Deft, answering says, that said
Indians had come in without his knowledge, after he had gone to sleep.
The W: Court having heard parties condemn deft, in the fine according
to Placard and further that he shall, within 8 days quit the house, he
occupies, as it is sufficiently notorious, that he resides there only for the
purpose of carrying on the trade in brandy with the Indians. Ady as
above.
Uppon the answer of Huygh Barentsen to the Arbitrators Award be-
twixt Balthazar de Haert, Pit., & the s? Huygh Barentsen, Def?, humbly
Praying that the s? award might be made Void and of none effect, and
Likewise to graunt him Liberty to appeale from the same to the High
Court of Chanserye; It is ordered that the s? Huygh Barentsen betweene
this and the next Court day, shal deliver up to the Honnb.le Mayor the
Particulars of the Objections, they have against the s? award.
Elizabeth Cornelissen by her Petition Complayninge to the Honnble
Court that Matthys Bastiaensen vander Perck (notwithstanding the
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Honnb.le Court had bound him to the Peace) dothe dayly threaten hur
and give hur most Abusive Language insomuch that she dear not goe
about hur Lawful occasions, as more at Large by hur s? Petition may ap-
peare. Whereuppon the honnble. Court, did Order the s? Mattys Bastiaen-
sen to behavie himselfe for the future quiettly Civilly & Peaceably ags.' All
Persons, and Especially to the said Elizabeth Cornelissen, both in words
and Actions or that by non performance hereof, his Bond shal be
forfeited, and therefore Warned him to forecome his Perill.
Whereas complaint is made to the Honble Court, that from time to
time much brandy is sold and dayly traded to the Indians out of the
Honb'e Paulus Leendersen vander Grift's rear building occupied by Abram
Pietersen Carpyn, the W: Mayor's Court of the City of New York do
hereby Order that said little house shall no longer be occupied by any one
and direct the present occupant to quit it within 14 days' time or in de-
fault thereof, the said little house shall be pulled down. Ady as above.
Nicolaes Verbraeck, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. Is' de-
fault.
Fredrick Philipsen, pltf. v/s Michiel Bastiaensen, deft. Defts. Is*
default.
August the 28th A? 1666. At a Mayor's Court held at New York.
Present Capt. Tho: d'Lauall, Mayor; Mr Oloff Stevensen, Mr John
Laurence, Mr Cornelis Steenwik, Mr. Johannes de Peyster, Aldermen;
Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Thomas fleet, P1.1 v/s John Garlant, Deft. The PI! did declare that
the Defft. did unjustly detaine from him and denyed the Paiment of 82Ib
10s. for wc.h the Deff* hath past to the P1.1 a bill obligation &c? The Jury
brought in their Verdict & found for the P" that the defff is Lyable to
pay the Eighty twoo Pounds 10 shill: with the Cost of Suit. The Deff?
humbly craved an arrest of Judgement and that of this Action an appeall
might be Entred to the Court of Assizes. The Honnb.le Court Ordered
that the Appeale should be entred as above.
JURY.
Thomas Hall, Charles Bridges, Timothy Gabrie, Walter Salter, John
Soudie, Christoffel Hooghl', Patrick hayes, Gerrit v. Tright, Aug: Herr-
mans, W™ Deruall, Walraven Claerhout, Pieter Nys.
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George Dopsen & Marie his Wife, PI'.5 v/s Walter Salter & his Wife,
Def?. In an Action of Assault and Batterie. Ordered iff the Parties doe
not agree betwixt this and Next Court day that then a Jury shall be Im-
panneled for to goe uppon the same.
Mark Dall, Pltf v/s Jan Otten, Deft. Ordered that the Defft. shal
make his answer to the PI''5 declaration agV next Court day.
Tho : Tiddeman, P1.' v/s Mettie Wessels, DefH In an action of the
Case. It is this Day Ordered that the Coppy of the Pl'.s declaration shal
be delivered to the deff' to the end that the Def' may make hur answer
to the same agst Next Court day.
Nicolaes Verbraeck, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. 2? de-
fault.
Anna Lisco, pltf. v/s Willem Bogardus, deft. Deft, in default.
Gerrit Visbeeck, pltf. v/s Hendrick Arentsen Spanjaert, deft. Deft,
in default.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Mattys Bastiaensen vander Perck,
deft. Pltf. says, that deft, on 9* May last wounded the person of Eliza-
beth Cornelissen with a knife and severely beat Mary Cocx; he concludes
therefore, that deft, shall be condemned in the fine of fl. 400. according
to Placard. The W: Court having heard parties, condemn deft, in a fine
of 300 gl. in zewant to be applied one third for the City, one third for the
Poor and one third for the Sheriff, with costs. Ady as above. The
Worship1.1 Court having taken into consideration that deft, is a poor per-
son, have for reasons them thereunto moving remitted him the two thirds
of the fine for the City and the Poor. Ady as above.
Septembr the 13^ 1666. Att a Court held at New York. Pres-
ent M' Olof Stevensen, Depty Mayor; M' John Lawrence, M' Cornells
Steenwyk, Mr Johannes de Peyster, Ald'men; M1. Allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
The honnble deputy Mayor Propoundinge to the Court that the Right
Honnb.le Govern? had required of him, that the Court should proceed in
Passinge Sentence ag" the Person of Engel Hendricx now In Prison for
the fault by hur Committed to wc.h Intent he hath appointed the Present
Court.
By the honnb!e Court heard the Depty Mayors proposition, and Con-
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sideringe that the honnb.Ie Mayor Laual and Aldrmen Willet are Absent
they doe Judge not to be in a Capacity to determine the same, but
thought Necessary to suspende w* this Case untill the Returne of the
honnb.le Mayor from Albania except with the honnb.le Govern" Special
Order & therefore they have Sent the honnb.le Aldrmen John Lawrence &
Corn? Steenwik to acquaint the honnble Govern? with the same.
M? Laurence and Mr Stenwyk Returning from the honnbIe Govern?
brought Answer, that his honnr'.s Pleasure was that the honnble Court
should proceed with the s? sentence. "JbCjL JL
Whereas Engel Hendricx, borne in the Towne of Bronswyck of
about 25 yeares of age, hath voluntarily Confessed, that she hath Lived
in this Towne in fornication and hooredom in soo much that uppon the
first of July last past she is delivered of a Child, and having turned out al
Motherly affection, she burried the same with Sods uppon the boddy in a
open field to the mercy of al wild beasts ; by wc.h it evidently appeares she
intended throw those meanes to Murther the same ; for which abominable
act the s? Engel Hendricx merited to be Punished others to an Exampel.
Noo soo it is that We the Ald'men of New York by vertue of a Commis-
sion doeinge Justice in the name of his Magest? the Kinge of England,
Schotland france and Ireland & his Royal highnesse the Duke of York
&c? & their Govern? the Right Honnb.le Collonel Richard Nicolls doe Con-
demne the s? Engel Hendricx as we doe by these Presents that she shal be
brought from this Place to the Wippinge post and then & there to Receive
twentie Slashes with Rods, and then to Remaine in Prison the time of 24
houres and to be brought out the Townes Gate, dated in New Yorke this
13th of Sept? 1666.
By order of the honnb!e Mayor's Court
N: Bayard, Secrety.
The Sentence of the Aldermen of this City against Engell Hendricks
is approved, and the Sheriffe is required to put the same into present
Execution accordingly. Given vnder my hand in New Yorke the 13* of
September 1666.
R. Nicolls.
October the 9* 1666. Att a Mayor's Court held at New York.
Present Capt" Thomas d'Lauall, Mayor; M? Thomas Willet, M? John
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Laurence, M' Olof Stevens, Mf Cornells Steenwyck, M' Johannes de
Peyst', Aldermen; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Daniel Terneur, pit., against The Magistrates of N. Haerlem, defts.
Pltf. complains, that the W: Court of Haerlem on the 3? of Sept' past had
seized his, pltfs, hoy and canoes, because his servants had, on the Sun-
day previous come with them to New Harlem, whereunto he, pltf., de-
clares he had not given any orders to his servants, except to bring them
early on Monday morning; and the s? Magistrates would not allow him to
take the same under bail, but they had placed them in consignment with
the Constable to pltfs great loss. He demands that the hoy be returned
to him free of damage and costs. Defts. answering say that pltfs. men
went from Haerlem on Sunday and came back home in the hoy, where-
upon the W. Court there resolved to attach the same, until they had
spoken to the pltf. thereupon, and having sent for him to Court, he re-
fused to appear, whereupon they ordered, that it should be placed in
sequestration. The honnb.Ie Mayor's Court having heard parties condemn
the pltf. in a fine of 25 guilders to be applied 10 guilders for the City and
15 for the Sheriff of this City and order defts. to return said hoy to pltf.
and whereas the pltf. was elected by the Honnb.le Govern-' President of the
Court there, those of the Court are ordered, in case pltf. should forget
himself hereafter during his abovementioned Office, to address themselves
then to the honnb.le Mayor's Court, and for reason pay the costs incurred
herein. Ady as above.
Having read and considered a petition, in which Davit de Mareest
sets forth in substance and complains, that he was seriously aggrieved by
a sentence, pronounced on 6 Oct. past by the Court of N. Haerlem be-
tween Jan Montagne, pltf., and the abovenamed Mareest, deft., request-
ing that he the petitioner may be received by this W: Court in appeal; the
above judgment annulled and the cause argued anew, and judgment
thereupon be pronounced by this W. Court, the W Mayor's Court having
seen, read and weighed the above judgment, find the same to be unjust,
and annulling the same, give for judgment, that the abovenamed David
de Mareest shall pay within 14 days to Jan Montagne his 2d. instalment
according to contract, the fl. 180. being first deducted therefrom with the
costs, (provided they do not exceed 20 gl.), which the abovenamed
Montagne is condemned by previous judgment to pay to Jacob Vis for
which he, Montagne, has equally made an assignment in favor of the
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abovenamed Vis. Which done, they order that the sale of the land in
question shall stand fast. Ady as above.
Nicolaes Verbraeck, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. 3d de-
fault. Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 502: 9. according to a/c for 1546 lbs.
of tobacco @ 6\ stiv. pr. lb. in zewant. Demands judgment with costs.
The W. Court having heard pltf's demand and examined the a/c pro-
duced, condemn deft, to satisfy the pltf. within the time of 8 days, with
costs.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Johannes Vervelen, deft. Pltf.
says, that on the 6* ins' he discovered at defts. house at New Haerlem
2 halfbarrels of strong beer, on which the excise was not paid nor was it
entered with the Collect' Whereupon the pltf. summoning the deft,
before this Court, he answered, that he did not know him etc. The pltf.
concludes, that deft, shall be condemned in a fine of 20 £. Sterlg. and
the beer be confiscated according to the Placard enacted thereon, with
costs. Deft, answering says, that the beer was sent him by his son Daniel
from N. Yorck, not knowing but the proper excise was paid on it, and
further admits, that he said, he did not know the pltf. as Schout, but well
as Sherif. etc. The W: Court having heard parties find the deft, not
guilty of smuggling" the sd beer: but as regards the deft, saying, that he
did not know the pltf., which tends to the lowering of the pltf., they con-
demn the deft, in a fine of 25 gl. zewant and costs.
Mr. John Laurens informs the W. Court, that Jacob Jansen Flodder,
residing at Fort Albania, has a lot in this City, next to the house and lot
of informant, of which lot said Flodder allows the fence and sheetpiling
to fall in decay to the injury of his neighbors. He, Laurens, therefore
requests the W. Court to issue a pertinent order; upon this request the
following letter was sent to the Court of Albania:
Honorable, Prudent and very Discreet Friends:
Jacob Jansen Flodder, living at Albania, owns a lot in this City near
he Waterport,* next to the house and lot of Mr. John Laurens and
* Purchased in 1656 from the heirs of Jan Jansen Damen ; it is the block, now
bounded by Wall and Hanover Streets and Hanover Square or Pearl Str., which then was
the waterfront along the East River. Mr. Lawrence's premises are described as being on
the East River between Beaver and Pearl Streets, adjoining Flodder on the East. Parties
were obliged to protect the street in front of their premises against the wash of the tide.
Hence this notice.
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whereas complaints have been made to us, that said Flodder allows the
fences and piling of said lot to decay to the great injury of his neigh-
bours, it has been ordered by us, that said Flodder shall within 6 weeks
from this date properly repair his fences and piling or in default the lot
will be sold by execution to pay for the expenses of repairing etc. We
request you herewith, that you will inform said Flodder hereof by your
Court Messenger, so that he may guard against loss. By doing this, you
will oblige us to be on similar occasions,
Your affectionate Friends
By Order of the W. Mayors Court of the City of New York.
Signed: N. Bayard, Secretary.
N. York, 9^ October A? 1666.
Addressed: Honble Prudent and Very Discreet Gentlemen, the Com-
missaries and Schout of Albania.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Daniel Vervelen, deft. The pltf.
in his quality says, that deft, on 5* of this last month conveyed out his
house and sent to his father in N. Haerlem two half barrels of strong
beer without its being entered with the Collector or having paid the
proper excise. The pltf. therefore concludes, that deft, shall be con-
demned in a fine of 60 j£. sterlg. and the beer confiscated according to
Placard, with costs. Defts. wife appearing says, that the same occurred
thro' mistake. The W. Court having heard parties condemn deft, in a
fine of two hundred and twenty guilders zewant and dismiss pltf's further
demand. Ady as above.
Nota Bene. The fine to be applied 100 gl. for the City 20 gl. for the
informer and 100 gl. for the Sheriff and the payment of the costs incurred
here in. Ady as above.
Coenraet Ten Eyck and Boele Roelofs, guardians of the surviving
minor child of Aeltie Bickers deceased, represent by petition in sub-
stance, that they in the aforesaid quality loaned to this City on interest a
sum of fl. 2000 and now request, that the accrued interest may be paid
them, and that hereafter the accrued interest of the aforesaid capital may
be promptly paid on the day due, until the s? City shall have discharged
aforesaid capital; declaring to have no other means, from which to be
able to support the aforesaid child. It is apostilled as followeth : Whereas
the Honourable Govern' has promised that the City's debts should in a
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short time be paid out of the Company's effects, the petitioners are re-
quested to wait yet a little while longer, when due satisfaction shall be
given to them and others. Ady as above.
Elsie Jansen, pltf. v/s Grietje Jansen, deft. Pltf. demands fl. 36. 5
from deft, according to a/c. Deft, says, she has an offset a/c. Pltf.
says, deft, intends to quit this City and therefore requests, that she shall
enter bail for her appearance at the next Court day. The W. Court
order deft, to bring in her offset a/c on the next Court day and mean-
while give bail for her appearance. Ady as above.
Katherne Evans, Pit: v/s Omphrie Cley, Deft: The Pit: default.
The def.s atturny Craves for a non Suite. The honnb.le Court did order
that the Pit: shal come and prosecute hur Action the Next Court day, or
else to be non Suited.
Thomas Walton, Pit v/s Thomas Young, Def? The deft: 1 default.
The Sheriff declared to the Court y' y? defend' Refused to appeare at
this Court day, Whereas he was arrested to appeare a fourtnight past
when he had attended, but the Court did not sitt. The honnb.le Court
order, that the former arrest should stand good, and graunt the deft: the
space of three Weekes to answer to the Pit? declarat" or in Case of
neglect that Sentence shal be Past.
Capt" Thomas d'Lauall, mayo', Pit: v/s Jan Van Bremen, deft.
The deft: default.
John Willson, Pit: v/s John Brackenbury & Samuel Groom, deP
The deft? default. The Pit: Declares that the def' John Brackenbury
is indebted to him, as appeares by Certain Bond, under his hand, the
summe of 18 £ Sterl? & haveing understood that the deft: hath severale
goods & Servl.s aboard the Shipp & in the Custodie of Sam. Groom, &
alsoo a summe of monny due to him for wages from the s? groom, this
Pit: hath attached the same, humbly Craving that the s? Groom may be
ordered not to deliver any goods or Servts Neither pay any Wages to the
s? Brackenbury until the sd debt is Satisfied. The honnb.le Court did
order that the s? attachm' should stand in full force, & doe order Sam
groom not to deliver any goods or Servts neither pay any monny to the
deft: Brackenbury until the s? debt is Satisfied.
Daniel Terneur, pltf. v/s Lysbeth Naghtegael, deft. Pltf. says,
that deft, has vilely abused him as a rogue of rogues, and demanding due
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reparation of character with costs ; for which the pltf. having sued the
deft, before the Court at Haerlem, the latter referred parties to this
honnb.le Court as more fully appears by the acte thereof being. Deft,
admits the same and undertakes to prove it, if the W: Court please to
grant her a delay to receive the proof thereof from France etc. The W:
Court having heard parties condemn deft, to acknowledge her fault in
open Court at Haerlem and declare she did wrong and pay costs herein;
and those of the N. Haerlem Court are required to execute these in due
form.
Jacques Cosseart, Collector of the monies promised by the inhabitants
for the support of the Clergy, appears in Court requesting that something
may be allowed him for the collection of said money. The W: Court
having heard petitioner's request, allow him 4 per cent, for the collection
of said money. Ady as above.
Jacob Hendricx Varrevanger, pltf. v/s Elsie Gerrits, deft. Pltf.
says, that on the 16* Sept. last the deft, has gravely defamed and calum-
niated him saying, that pltf. was a rogue of rogues and murderer of
murderers; wherefore he demands reparation honourable and profitable
as more fully appears by his demand. Deft, admits having said so; but
adds, that pltf. had abused her as a Jews whore, etc. The W: Court
having heard parties and examined the declarations produced by pltf.,
condemn the deft., that she shall acknowledge her fault in open Court at
the next Court day and declare that she has falsely accused the pltf.,
paying the costs hereof.
George Dopsen and Mary his wife, Pit. v/s Walter Salter and his
wife, Deft. It is ordered that this Action the next Court day should be
determined by a Jury.
Marck Dall, Pit. v/s John Otten, Deff' It is ordered that this Action
the next Court day should be determined by a Jury.
Thomas Tiddeman, Pit. v/s Mettie Wessels, Def? The Parties de-
fault.
Warnaer Wessels, Pltf. v/s John Garlant, def Both parties default.
John Stoon, Pltff. v/s George Dopsen & his Wife, Detf The Pit.
default.
Philip Joanes, Pltff. v/s Thomas Younge, Deft. It was aledged that
the Parties were agreed.
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S' Robbert Carre, Pltff. v/s Thimothy Bigs & Charles Darrel, Def.s
Mr Sharp aledged to the Court that ye Parties where agreed.
Augustine Heermans, Pltff. v/s Severyn Laurensen, Def i default.
Gerret Teunissen, pit v/s Pieter Ariaensen, deft. The Sheriff
aledged that the Parties where agreed.
17* October. At the Petition of Claes Verbraeck is on this day
Issued forth a Warrant of Execution uppon the Goods and Chattels of
Warn? Wessels, towards the Satisfaction of ye Judgmente of the Mayors
Court in date the 9th of Octob' Last past betweene the s? Verbraeck Pit.
and Warnaer Wessels de£
19* October: On this day Issued forth a warrant of Execution
uppon the Goods and Chattells of Jacob Leendersen towards the Satisfac-
tion of the Judgement of the Mayor's Court past the 7* of Augs.' Last
betwene Johannes de Witt Pit. and the s? Leendersen Def'
On this day the 23th of October issued forth a warrant of Execution
uppon the Goods and Chattels of Stoffel van Laer, towards the Satisfac-
tion of ye Judgem' of the Mayors Court past betweene Egbert Meyndersen
Pltff and the said van Laer Deff' bearing date the 3? of July last past.
October the 24* A? 1666. Att an Extraordinarie Court held at New
Yorck. Present Capt Tho: Willet, Depty Mayor; Mr Olof Stevensen,
M' John Laurence, M' Cornells Steenwyck, M' Johannes de Peyster;
Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Walter Salter, Pl^ v/s Nicklis Davitsen, Def' In an Action of
damage. The PI' Complaints that the Def? hath attached his Barke
Called the An Now Riding in the Harbour of New York and humbly
Craues that the Def' may be ordered to declare for what Reason he done
so or otherwise to Pay the damages wc.h the P1' hath susteined by the same.
The Def's Atturny John Rider, answers that the s? Barke is attached as
Nicolaes Davitsen's and not as Salter's Vessel, and desires that the Pit.
shal make appeare what Right he hath to the s? Vessel or else to be non-
suited. PI' replying saith that his Bill of Sale is for present up at flissh-
inge. The Court did order, that a Nonsuit should be entered, until
such time the Pit: shal make appeare that the s? Barke is his vessel &
further to Pay the Charges of Court.
On this day the 25th of Octott A? 1666 in the Presence of the dept?
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mayor Willet is from the Towne house Published an order about the
baking of Bread; & an other about the Ruining & Carreing away of the
Pallasedes, set about this Townes Walls & alonge the Waterside, as more
Largely appeares by the s? order.
Octob' the 30^ 1666. Att a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present Capt? Thomas Willet, Mayor; Mf O. Stevensen, Mf John Law-
rence, Mr Corn. Steenwyck, Mr Johannes de Peyster, Ald'men; Mf
Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Uppon the Petition of John Hinxman Presented to the Court for a
final determination of Certaine Judgement past by this honnb.Ie Court,
between the s? John Hinxman Pit: & ffrancis Douty deft: bearinge date
the 27th of June 1665. It is ordered that Execution should be graunted
uppon the goods & effects of the s? douty towards the satisfaction of the
s? Judgement.
Mf Timothy Bigs Presentinge to the Court Certaine Last Will of
Charles Darrel Late deceased & the Inventorie of his Estate; wc.h said
Will & Inventorie beinge proved in Court to be Legally made; The
honnb.Ie Court did order that the s? Wil & Inventorie should stand & Re-
maine in itts full force & Virtue & that the same should be entered ac-
cordinge to Lawe.
Augustine Heermans, Pit: v/s John Artcher, deft. The Pit: declares
that the deft: makes Claime to Certaine Parcel of Land, wc.h this pit: hath
sold to Thomas hunt, Lying uppon Trockmortons Neck,* and humbly
Craves that the deft: shal make appeare what pretence he hath uppon the
s? Land. The deft: answers that he hath a Bill of sale for the s? Land
from the Pit: but that the same is not here in Towne. The Pit: Pro-
duced a Coppy of the Covenants made between him & the s? deft, in the
Yeare 1658 and saith that the deft: hath not Performed the s? Covenant
on his part; But declares that in the yeare 1661: he made a Collatteral
agreem' with this deft: by w* the s? Covenant for the s? Land was made
void, provided this pit should pay to this deft: 36 gildr.s Wampum (wc.h
* In the Town of Westchester, N. Y. It had been granted to John Throgmorton of
Rhode Island in 1642 ; he sold it to Augustine Heermans in 1652 and the latter conveyed
soon after 50 acres of it to Thomas Hunt, the land herein question. — Bolton, Westchester
Co., II., 146, 148.
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several times was Tendered to him) all wc.h was Testified under oath by
ffrancois de Bruyn. The deft: Replyed, that in Case this Pit: would
Likewise Sweare what he hath declared to be the Truth he would be Con-
tent & Satisfyed; Wc.h the Pit: profered to doe. The honnb.le Court did
order that the deft: should answer to the Pit: declaration the next Court
day.
James Willet & M- Wheat have declared & Testified to the Court
uppon oath, that the Will of Charles Darrel late deceased, by M' Bigs
presented to this Court, what the act & deed of the s? Darrel, as alsoo
that the s? Darrel (as farre as they Could apprehend) had his good
memorie when he made the s? Will.
Timothy Bigs hath on this day declared uppon oath to the Court,
that to his Knowledge uppon the Prizing of the estate of the aboves?
darrel, he hath declared al the Estate to the Prizers of what he knewe of.
In the Matter in question betweene Hans Carelsen, pltf., on the
one side and Andries Andriesen, deft, on the other side, are nomi-
nated as arbitrators by the W: Court Sieurs Jeronimus Ebbingh,
Frederick Philipsen and Hendrick Willemsen, who are requested and
authorized to examine the differences, hear arguments and if possible
decide and reconcile parties: If not to render a report of their action.
Ady as above.
Allard Anthony, Schout, pltf. v/s Symon Barensen, Jan Jansen, and
Hendrick the baker, defts. Pltf. says, defts. worked last Sunday in
loading a boat of maize and concludes, that each of them shall be con-
demned in a fine of 25 gl. according to Placard. Deft. Symon Barentsen
appearing for the others answers, that the sun had just come above the
horizon, when they had finished. The W. Court condemn defts. each in
a fine of 6 gl. zewant, with costs.
Fredrick Arentsen declares on oath, that about the month of August
last one Rich? Panton being in conversation with a woman before his house,
he heard said Panton say to the woman, Why do you call Allard Antony,
Schout? You must call him, hangman. Claere Ebels declares on oath,
that she heard Richard Panton say to Mr. Allard Antony about the month
of August last: These Burghers regard you as a Schout and an honour-
able man; but you are only our hangman.
Elsie Gerrits, pltf. v/s Griet Jans, deft. Defts. 2? default.
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Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Deft, one
default.
Whereas uppon the Examininge of Otto Jansen, it doth appeare that
the Bay horse wc.h the s? Otto Jansen hath now lately sold at Albany to
Cap'." de Lauall was stolen by the s? Otto Jansen from Onkeway: and
being informed by John Pamer atturny of Pieter Fabien, that the s? horse
is belonginge to the s? Fabien who sent him for to sue for the s? horse:
And Whereas there are Several goods now in the hands of the Sheriff, w*?
is the produce of the s? horse ; It is ordered, that if the s? Pamer thinks
good, he may goe & sue for the s? horse up at Albany, if not, it is ordered
that the Sheriff shal deliver to the s? Pamer all the goods, w^ shal be
found to be the produce of the s? horse.
It is this day ordered that the Sheriff shall bringe in at the Next
Court day a Particular acct: of the Estate of Mattys vander Perck, & how
he hath disposed thereof.
Tho: Walton, Pit: v/s Thomas Young, deft: The deft: i default.
Ordered that the deft: shal answer to the Pit? declaration, ag5.' next
Court day.
Marck dal, Pit v/s John Otten, deft: The Pit? atturny, John Rider
saith not to be Reddy to Come to tryal, for want of some depositions,
therefore Craues, prolonginge of time till the next Court day. The Court
did graunt the same.
Katherne Evans, Pit: v/s humphry Clay, Deft: both Parties
default.
Jacques Cossaert requesting to know, from whom he is to get his
commission of 4 per centum which was allowed him on the 9^ Inst by
the Mayors Court for collecting the money for the Clergy. It is apostilled
as followeth: — The W: Court order, that he shall be paid his commission
out of the money he has collected for the behoof of the Clergy.
Uppon the Petition of Walter Salter it is ordered that his Case shal
Come to tryal, tomorrow in the afternoon.
George Dopsen & Mary his Wife, Pit: v/s Walter Salter & his wife,
Defts: The Parties Saith that they where Willing to end their differance
by arbitration.
Thomas Young, Pit: v/s Thomas Mabs, Deft: John Sharp aledged
that the p-ties where agreed.
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Warner Wessels, Pit: v/s John motange [qy. Montagne], deft: It
was aledged that the Parties where agreed.
Samuel Driesius, Pit: v/s Claes Dietlofs, deft. Both Parties
default.
Nicklis Stilwel, Pit: v/s Thomas Vackle, deft: The deft: i default.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Claes Pietersen Cos, Deft: The defft: i
default. The Sheriff aledged that ye P'ties where agreed.
Hendrick Obe, Pit: v/s Jan Otten, Deft: Both default.
Fredrick philipsen, Pit: v/s Thomas hall, deft: The deft: i:
Default.
On this day Otto Jansen of Amsterdam, beinge Examined, he Con-
fessed in open Court that he hath Stollen this Summer from New Eng-
land, twoe horses, as more at Large, may appear by the Examination filed
uppon the file of declarat"s
3i,s.t Octob' At a Special Court held at New York. Present Capt"
Thomas Willet, dep\? Mayor; M' Olof Stevensen, M- John Lawrence,
Mr Cornelis Steenwik, M' Johannes depeyster, Ald'men; Mr Allard
Anthony, Sheriff.
Walter Salter, Pit: v/s Niclis davitsen, deft: The Pit: declares that
the deft: hath unjustly attached His Pit? Vessell Called the An, & Presents
the Bill of Sale for the s? vessels bearing date the 9th of march Last past.
The deft? atturny, Mf John Rider Produceth the Covenant whereuppon
the s? Bill of Sale is grounded, bearinge date 10th of March Last, wc.h
Covenant the Pit: not hath Performed, in not delivering a free possession
of the Land in the s? Covenant expres & therefore Prayeth that the s? at-
tachment shal stand good, until Mr Niclis davitsen arrival here at New
York. The Pit: Replyeth that if the Defendant will give in good security
for the Satisfaction of his damages by the s? attachment susteined, in
Case the s? Niclis davitsen shal be Cast that he then wil be willinge to
Leave the s? Vessel under arrest, till the s? time. The honnb.le Court did
order that the vessel shal Remaine under arrest, until Niclis Davitsons
arrival, Except the Pit: Walter Salter gives in good security for the same.
The Seamen of the s? Vessel, doe humbly Request of the Court to
Know who shal pay them for their Wages: &c: It is Ordered that they
shal stay until the Return of the honnb.le mayf d'Lauall from Albany.
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Decembf the 4th A? 1666. Att a May? Court held at New York.
Present Capt? Tho: d' Lauall, Mayf; Mf Olof Stevensen, Mf John Law-
rence, Mf Corn Steenwik, Mf John d'peyster, Aldrmen.
Thomas Walten, Pit: v/s Thomas Young, Deft: The Pit: declares
that the Defend' is indebted to him, for buildinge of a house in Elisabeth
Towne in New Jarsie, the summe of 12 lb Sterl? in Corne Zewant Beaver
or Cattle at marchants price, as appeares by Certaine Covenant, and alsoo
lbs s d
for some more Worke done for the deft : the summe of 5 : 7 : o for all
Wc.h the deft: Doth Refuse the Payment. It is ordered that the Bayle of
the deft: shal bring the s? mony in Court and that the deft: shall in the
space of one moneth make his answer to the Pit? declaration, or in Case
of Neglect that the s? mony shal be Condemned towards the Satisfaction
of the Pit? demand.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s John Smedes, Deft: In an action of Debt.
The Deft? Wife appeares in Court and declares that she hath several times
Prof erred the monny due to the Pit: from herr husband, about 2 or 3
dayes after he had arrested hur husband for it, but he would not Re-
ceive the same without the Charges. The Court ordered that the Pit:
should Receive the monny, & doe allowe him for his Charges, 10 gild"
Wampum.
Nicolaes Verbraeck's wife states in form of a complaint, that not-
withstanding a judgment and warrant of execution was obtained by her
husband ag5' Warnaer Wessels, she could not yet get her pay. She de-
mands that the Sheriff may be ordered to proceed with the execution.
Whereas the Sheriff is sick, Claes van Elslant is hereby authorized with
the Constable to put the said judgment into execution. Ady as above.
In the matter in dispute between Mr. Balth. d'Haert pltf. on the one
side and Huygh Barentsen deft, on the other, the Court at defts. request,
ordered, that the previous arbitrators examine and review again some
items in presence of Aldermen Johannes de Peyster, as the deft, says, he
is not done justice to in the award rendered by said arbitrators; and to
deliver in writing at the next Court day their judgment and award. Ady
as above.
Elsie Gerrits, pltf. v/s Griet Jansen, deft. In the matter in question
between parties arising in the affair of a/cs, the W. Court nominated as
arbitrators Hendrick Jansen vander Vin and Jonas Bartelsen, who are re-
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quested to examine and review parties a/cs, reconcile parties if possible;
if not to report to the W. Court in writing.
The Mayor d'Lauall declares that he beinge Lately at Milfort there
was sent from hence thether the person of Otto Jansen for Steeling of
Horses from those Parts, and he being examined did Declare that Jan
Hendricksen van Gunst had sett him uppon it w^ beinge alledged to the
said Jan Hendricx, he denyed the same.
Andrew Messenger, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen Kuyper (cooper), defend-
The deft i defaut.
Jacob Van Couwenhoven, Pit: v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft: The
deft5 i. defaut.
This Court haueing Received Information that George Jones (Lately
deceased Intestate in this place) hath severall sumes of money due unto
him, and Likewise that he did owe monny to divers Persens who laid
Claime to their debts, they do order that it be left to Capt" Siluester Salis-
bury to make Enquiry what moneys were due unto him the said George
Jones, and alsoo to Receive the Severall Claimes of his Credit'3 and to
give an accompt thereof to the Govern' the Party declared being a
Souldier under his honnr.s Command, att the time of his death.
Jonas Bartelsen, pltf. v/s M' John Laurens, deft. Pltf. says, that
deft, some time ago received from M5 Evans and had weighed at the
Scales a barrel of sugar, which barrel he again sold without having
weighed it or paid the weigh money therefor, contrary to order. Deft,
demands, that pltf. shall produce the Govern" Order relating hereunto.
On this date the W Court decided, that the Weighmaster should
henceforth take for sugar no more than 10 stiv zewant per iooIl?s and that
no person shall be held to have his goods weighed except on receipt from
foreign places and to this effect an ample order shall be made for the
regulation of the Weigh Master and trader.
The Coppy of this Order presented to the Govern' his Honn' did
Confirm the same as followeth : — This Order was made by my direction
and is Confirmed this 27* March 1667 in ffort James, was subscribed
R. Nicolls.
Elias Watts, Pltff v/s Marten Hoffman, deft. The defendant 1 De-
fault.
Marck Dall, Pltff. v/s John Otten, deft. Both default.
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Nicholas Stillwell, Pltff v/s Thomas Oakle, deft. The defend? 2*
default.
Niclis Bayard, PI' v/s W? Jansen, shoemaker, deft. The deft. 1
default. The Court doe Order that the def shall appeare the Next
Court day.
Hendrick Mol, PI' v/s Willem Jansen, def? The Def & Pltff. both
default.
Humphrey Clay, P1? v/s Simon Leen, def Pit declared that he was
agreed.
Harmen Wessels, Pit. v/s Timothy Gabrie, def The Def one default.
Johannes de Wit entering requests, that he may be allowed to lift
under security the monies of Eldert Gerritsen, which he has attached with
Hendrick Jansen Been in the hands of Corn* Clopper, for the payment of
fl. 81 : 4 zewant assigned by Jan Gerritsen van Marcken to him on said
Eldert Gerrits. The petitioner's request is granted, on condition of en-
tering proper bail. Ady as above.
December the 11* 1666. Att a Mayor's Court held at New Yorck.
Present Capt. Thomas d'Laual, Mayor; W- O. Stevensen, W. John Laur-
ence, M' Corn. Steenwick, MT- John d'Peyster Ald'men; Mr Allard
Anthony, Sheriff.
Marck Dal, Pit. v/s John Otten Def The Pit. default. It is
Ordered that if Pit. doth not come and Prosecute his Action the next
Court day, that a non Suite shal be graunted.
At the request of Stoffel Michielsen, Crier, presented in Court, the
same was allowed henceforth to demand and collect twenty stivers
zewant for each cry he makes.
The W. Court having read and considered the award and report of
the worsh" arbitrators appointed on the 4* inst in the case in dispute be-
tween Mr Balthazar de Haert on the one side and Huygh Barentsen de
Kleyne on the other side; also having heard the verbal report of Mr.
Johannes de Peyster in whose presence said award is made, they order,
that M' Balthazar shall verify upon oath at the next Court, that the 70
skepels of wheat and 4 gross of thick bulbed pipes in question were never
paid him by Huygh Barentsen, but that the same are still fairly due to
him at this date by said Huygh.
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Nicolas Bayard, pltff, against Willem Jansen, deft. Defend1? 2d. de-
fault.
Elias Watts, pltff, against Marten Hoffman, deft. Defend*? 2d. default.
Ordered that the deft, shal appeare the next Court day.
Andrew Messenger, Pit v/s Juriaen Jansen Kuyper, Deft Pltff' s
atturny demands from Deft for a fatt Beast the summe of 4 lb ios Beaver
price. The deft saith he Hath paid to Andrew Messenger in part of pay-
ment the sum of 99 gild'5 Wampum. Ordered by the W: Court to sus-
pend with this action until Mt Messenger Comes to Towne himselfe.
Mt Harmen Wessels, Pltff. v/s Timothy Gabrie, deft. It was aledged
that the Pties where agreed.
Arent Isaacksen, Pltff against Jacob Vis, deft Ordered that Pltff.
shall deliver in his a/c at the next Court day.
Jacob Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. 2* de-
fault. Ordered, that notice shall be given to Warnaer Wessels to appear
at the next Court day, to answer pltfs. suit.
Mtr.is Rider beinge sworne in Court declareth that their was in the
Bocx w^ hur Maid ffytie Jansen hath stollen out of hur house in Silver
the summe of four £ Sterling. Mt John Rider beinge sworne in Court
declareth that to his Certaine Knowledge there was in the Bocx w* his
Maid ffytie Jansen hath Stollen out his house in Wampum between five &
Six hundred guild". Fytie Jansen being examined anew declares for
truth, that on Mt Tiddeman's wedding-day Marck Dal, (who is now also
present) came to her house and asked what was in the little box, when
she declares to have answered zewant and silver money: — And further
said Marck Dal on the 5* Novt being Sunday in the evening came again
to her house asking her to give him the said little box with mony, with
many promises of beautiful things to give her, which she declared she first
refused; but finally on the urgent solicitations and persuasions of said
Dal, she gave him the said little box with money with her own hands, but
she does not know where he carried it to.
Uppon Examination of Fytie Jansen, she declared to the Court that
she delivered the monny w*?1 she had stolen from hur master, Mt Rider to
Mark Dall wc.h the said Marck Dal doth absolutely denye & said further
that he did not Question, Yea that he was ashured, that before Easter
next ensuing, it should be knowne, what was become of the monny, or
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that otherwise he would be bound to pay it himselfe & iff he should not
be able, that the Court might sell him to Virginia for the same.
Decembr the 18th, 1666. At a Mayors Court held at New York.
Prsent Capt" Thorn? d'Lauall, Mayor ; Mr O. Stevensen, Mr Jo. Lawrence,
Mr.Corn Stenwik, Mf Jo. d'peyster, Aldrmen; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Mr Balthazar d'haert, Pit: v/s Huygh Barentsen, Deft: in an action
of debt. Pltff. demands from deft, the sum of fl. 6327 zewant and fl. 4 in
beavers according to obligation. The jury brought in their verdict for
the pltff. and decided, that deft. Huygh Barentsen should pay to pltff. the
sum of fl. 3416. 6. zewant deducting the fl. 71. in beavers according to
award of arbitrators; and decide that the small note of fl. 72. skepels of
wheat ought to be considered of equal value as the large. As regards
previous costs they adjudge each his own according to previous award
but that the present costs must be paid by Huygh Barentsen. The W.
Court having read and considered the above verdict of the jury, order
the judgment to be entered accordingly except alone the period regard-
ing the small note of the 72 skepels of wheat, which their Wsh.ps will con-
sider until the next Court day. Ady as above.
Note. The abovementioned award is filed in the file of declarations.
JURIES.
Jacob Kip, Franc. Rombouts, Timothy Gabrie, Thomas Hall, Pat!'
Hayes, Niclaes Backer, Walraven Claerhout, Simon Jans Romeyn, Pieter
Nys, Gelyn Verplanck, Lourens Sille, Dirck van Clyff.
Arent Isaacksen, pltf. v/s Jacob Vis, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft, restitution of a looking glass, which pltf. heretofore placed in pawn
with the deft, for the debt of 4 beavers, now with costs. The deft, produces
an a/c of expenses, which he says he paid on said mirror in the Esopus.
The W. Court having heard parties, condemn the deft, to return the
looking-glass. What regards the expenses which he says he has paid on
said looking glass, they decide, that those appertain to the deft, himself
and must be by him defrayed, with costs.
Marck Dal, Pit. v/s John Otten, Def' The Defendant appearinge
and the Pit. being default. It is Ordered that a Non Suite should be
Entred ag'st the P1.'
Niclaes Bayard, pltf. and arrestant v/s Willem Jansen, shoemaker,
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arrested and deft. Defts. 3 default. Pltf. in quality as Vendu Master
demands from deft. fl. 65. 5. zewant balance for goods bought on 3o'.h
Aug5.' at the sale of the estate of Frans Cregier dec?, with costs. The W.
Court having heard the demand of the pltf. order, that deft, shall appear
and defend himself on the next Court day or in default thereof is his bail
Hendrick Willemsen, baker, condemned to pay the same: with costs.
Hendrick Lammertsen Mol, arrestant and pltf. v/s Willem Jansen,
shoemaker, arrested and deft. Defts. 3? default. Mr. Allard Anthony
as attorney for the pltf. demands from deft. fl. 64 in zewant balance of a
tub and costs. The W. Court having heard the pltf's demand order deft,
to defend himself on the next Court day, or in default thereof Willem
Hendricksen, baker, his bail, is condemned to pay the debt, with costs.
The W Court having read and considered the report of Aldermen
Cornelis Steenwyck and Johannes de Peyster and other arbitrators on the
matter in question between Thomas Hall and Jan Vinge, as attornies of
Sieur Willem Beeckman on the one side, and Wolfert Webber on the
other side, It is ordered by their Worships before finally disposing of the
case that Sieur Beeckmans land in question shall again be surveyed by
the sworn surveyor Jacques Corteljou in the presence of Mr. Cornelis
Steenwyck. Ady, as above.
In the matter in question between Harmen Wessels, pltf. v/s
Timotheus Gabrie, deft, regarding an item of a/c. the W. Court at the re-
quest of parties have elected as Arbitrators Aid" Corn5 Steenwyck and
Johannes de Peyster.
Elias Watts, P1.' v/s Martin Hoffman, def< Deft. 3? default. It is
Ordered that the deft, shal be warned to appeare the next Court day & by
Refusal that the Judgement shal be Pronounced.
December the 28^ 1666. Att a Mayors Court held at N. Yorck.
Rabba Boti, Pit. v/s ffrancis Constable, Def' Uppon hearing both
parties, the Court hath thought fitt and ordered that the Pit5 goods shall
be Landed here and put into the Kings warehouse or some other Con-
venient place, till two persons Indifferently Chosen betwixt them, shall
View them & give their Reports Whether they find, they have Received
any damage or not.
Was Subscribed, Jo: Rider.
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January the 8th 1666. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
Prsent Capt Thomas d'Lauall, Mayor; Mf Oloff Stevenzen, Mf John
Laurence, MT. Corn Stenwick, Mf Joh: d'Peyster, Aldrmen.
Thomas ffleet, Pit. v/s John Garlant, deff. Uppon hearing both
parties The Court did order that the deft: shal give in Imediat security to
the Pit? Liking for the Paiment of the debt of 82 lb 10. 6. besides the
Intrest, in three moneths time, after the date hereof, or by wants thereof,
that Execution shal be graunted against the deft: Concerning the Courts
Charges, the same to be paid by the deft:
Mr Balthaz? de Haert appearing requests the W: Court to grant
that the Sheriff execute the judgment which he petitioner obtained on
18* Xbr last before this W: Court against Huygh Barentsen de Kleyn.
ThisW: Court having heard petit"" request, order deft. Huygh Barentsen
to pay pltf. the debt pursuant to previous judgm' within 2 months, the 72
skepels of wheat in question being first deducted until Mr Balthazar shall
first sufficiently prove, that he had delivered to deft, the said wheat,
besides the 69 skepels of wheat entered in the general a/c.
Elias Watts, Pit: v/s Marten hoffman, deft: The Pit: demands of
the deft: the summe of 12 bosshels Winter wheat, accordinge to Bill under
the deft? hand. The deft: Confessed the debt, & desiered some time for
the payment. The honnb.le Ordered that the deft: shal pay the halfe of
the s? debt in 14 dayes time, & the other halfe in 6 weekes after the date
hereof, besides the Cost & Charges of this Suit.
Thomas Walton, Pit: v/s Thomas Young, deft: It is ordered that
the Pit: shal bringe in his just Exceptions agst the deft? accompt at the
Next Court day.
Uppon the Complaint made by Niclis Bayard, Secret?' that Marck
Dal did Refuse the paiment of the Courts Charges, wherein he was Con-
demned, in the action betweene the s? Dall pt: & John Otten deft: It is
ordered that the s? Dall shall make Imediatly payment of the s? Charges.
On the request of Teunis Cray the W. Court orders before finally dis-
posing thereof, that Jacobus Vis shall appear in person at the next Court
day and bring with him his a/c book in wcb s? Craey's obligation is
entered.
This date the W: Court, at Claes Paulusen's request, ordered said
Paulusen to be reduced on the weekly assessment roll to 10 stivr?
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On this day, the 9th of January A? i66f is Herry Breser ordered by
a Warrant under the Mayors hand to deliver unto William Broune, Cer-
taine Coat with one pair of Stockings, & one pair of Shoes, now in the
Custodie of the s? Breaser, out of the goods & effects of George Jones
Late deceased: Whereas the s? Joanes before his death hath bought the
s? goods of the afores? Broune, but never made paiment for the same.
January the 15th A? i66f. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
P'esent Capt" Thomas de Lauall, Mayo^; Mr Oloff Stevensen, Mr John
Lawrence, Mr Cornells Steenwick, Mr Johannes depeyster, Aldrmen;
Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
It is this day ordered that the Sheriff with the Constable, shall give
due warning to all them that are Indebted, to the Weekely assessment to
pay their debts, accordinge to the order Published the 12th of this
Instant.
The Sheriff is hereby ordered and required to give over to Engel
Hendricx her child to this time maintained out of the City Treasury and
also to notify thereof those, who have supported it to the present day.
Patrick Hayes, Onfrie Cley & Herry Bresers wife Sworne to what
they shal declare to the Secret?' Bayard touching the Estate of George
Joanes
Tho. Walton, Pit: v/s Thomas Young, Deft.: The pit. 1: default:
It is ordered that the Pit: shal bringe in at the Next Court day, the
Exceptions he pretends to have ag?' the deft? accompt.
On complaint of Teunis Cray relative to the difference of a/c be-
tween him and Jacob Vis presented to the W: Court, the W: Court
authorize Mr Nicolaes de Meyer and Christoffel Hooghlant to view and
examine the same in presence of Alderman Steenwyk and if possible to
reconcile parties, if not to report their award to the W: Court.
Isaacq Foreest, pltf. v/s Andries Jochemsen, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, the sum of fl. 381. in beavers on a mortgage on defts. house.
Demands payment or in default thereof execution on the house. Parties
being heard by the W: Court, the deft, is condemned to satisfy and pay
the pltf. within one month after the first sloops shall have left Albany,
with costs.
Assur Levy, pltf. v/s Niclis Bayard, deft. Pltf. demands 3 beavers
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for fencing injured by defts. hogs pursuant to award of Mad" Bedloo and
Catrina Hooglant. Parties being heard, M1. Johannes van Brugh and
M' Isaacq Bedloo are hereby authorized to examine whether the fence
between said Assur and Bayard was well cared for by him Assur and by
whose fault the damage occurred.
Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Nathaniel Pietersen, deft. Pltf. com-
plains, that deft, drew a knife on the 9'.h instant against the pltf. etc. as
more fully appears by the declaration. The W: Court having heard
parties order deft, to ask pltf's pardon and to give security for his good
behavior.
Abram Carpyn entering complains, that Grietje Jans still remains in
default of delivering in her a/c to the W: arbitrators according to order
of the Court dated 4 Xb?r past, to be by them examined and viewed. The
W: Court order said Griet Jans to present within 6 weeks her a/c to the
authorized arbitrators or in default thereof judgment shall be rendered
against her bail.
JannX the 29th, 166$. At a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
Present Capt" Tho. de Lauall, Mayor; M' O. Stevensen, M' Jo. Laur-
ence, Mf Corn Stenwik, M- Johannes d'peyster, Aldrmen; M.r Allard
Anthony, Sheriff.
Tho. Walton, Pit: v/s Tho. Young, deft: Ordered that the deft:
shall bring in his objections ags.' the Pit? accompt at the next Court day.
ffrancis Constable on behalf e of himself e and Imploy", Pit? v/s John
Petel, Thomas Collier & John Cock his Seamen, deft? Uppon hearing
the Compl' of the Pit? that the defts: had several times threatned him
his life, and against the Pit? Consent or Knowledge drawne several
bottles of his, and his Imployers Licquors, alsoo Refusing several times
to obey his Commands (oath being made thereon) this Court have thought
fit & ordered that the deft? shal be Cleared from the pit? Barck, and that
the Pit: shal pay them one Month's Wages, in such goods as he hath on
board of the owners, att price Courant, and for the other months Wages
wc.h the deft? Claime, In consideration of the damage they have done on
board, the Court have left it to be decided betwixt the owners and them.
Dirck Storm pltf. v/s Sibout Claes, deft. Pltf. says, deft, sold him
a piece of land lying on Manhattans Island according to contract of sale
1667] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 55
thereof made the 6 Jan?' A? i66£, which deft, cannot deliver pursuant to
said contract, since the same has not yet been confirmed by the General
Nichols. Deft, says, pltf. has failed to pay according to contract and
maintains therefore, that the sale is null. The W: Court order pltf. not
to trouble deft, herein, until the General shall have decided the question
about said land.
Gerrit Jansen Stauast, pltf. v/s Jan Pepper, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, according to obligation 1200'^ of good muscovado sugar with
costs. Deft, demands copy of the obligation to answer thereunto. Re-
quest is granted.
Jan Smedes, pltf. v/s Capt" Marten Cregier, deft. Pltf. says, he
sold heretofore to deft, in the Esopus 40 skepel of wheat to be received
there by the farmers @ 5 gl. the skepel, whereof he only received pay for
33 sk'pls, therefore he demands the balance. Deft, denies to have
bought the wheat absolutely, but that he should pay 5 gl. the skep! for as
much as he, deft., sh? receive from pltf: and as 7 still fall short of the
said 40 skepels, deft, does not owe before he receives the same. The
W: Court having heard parties order deft, to deliver to pltf. the seven
skepel of wheat, which remain due, also to annul his power, which he has
given in this case to Mattys Capito.
Mde. van Leuwen, pltf. v/s Thomas Meyer, deft. Ordered, that
parties shall bring up their witnesses by the next Court day.
Assur Levy, pltf. v/s Nicolaes Bayard, deft. Having seen, in the
arguments between parties on both sides, the reasons given by Sieurs
Johannes van Brugh and Isaacq Bedloo, after inspecting the fences be-
tween them both, the above Sieurs are hereby ordered to bring in by the
next Court day what they think of the fence and whose fault it is that the
damage happened to Assur Levy's place.
29th ]a.nny. Uppon the Complaint of Tho. fleet, that John Garland
Refused the paiment of the Charges, wch the s? fleet hath already dis-
boursed in the Case between him & the s? Garland, It is ordered that the
s? Garland shal pay to the s? fleet, the disboursed Charges to the summe
of £r- 7: 4:
Hendrick Obe, Collector of the Excise, appearing requests to know
what he shall charge for excise on cider or apple-drink. The W: Court
having taken into consideration that in consequence of the want of wine
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a great deal of cider is at present consumed here, they order that from
now henceforward the Collector shall levy for each anker of cider, ten
stivers for Burgers excise and three guilders for tappers excise on the same.
Whereas the W. Mayor's Court of the City of New York has been
informed that Pietertie Jansen, wife of Albert the Noorman, residing at
Albania, has died within this City, and that for the interest of the general
creditors it becomes necessary that some persons be authorized as curators
of the estate and property left by the said Pieterje, the W: Court with
this view do therefore name and select Sieurs Johannes de Wit and
Lodowyk Post, who are hereby authorized to take possession of the said
estate and to administer it for the interest of the general creditors as
thereunto may appertain. Ady as above.
Mr. Cornelis Steenwyck communicating to the W. Court, that
Pietertie Jansen owed him fl. 120 zewant for rent, for the security of
which she pledged to him her chest, the W. Court orders that s? Mr.
Steenwyck shall be preferred in the monies, for which said chest shall be
sold.
February the 5^ 166^ At a Mayo? Court held at New Yorck.
Present Capt" Tho. de Laual, Mayor; M' Jo. Lawrence, Mf Olof Steven-
sen, MT. Cornelis Stenwyk, MT. Johannes d Peystf, Aldrmen; M1. Allard
Anthony, Sheriff.
Capt? Matthyas Nicolls appearinge in Court declared that the honnb!e
Govern" Pleasure was that this honnb.le Court should trye the Case, where-
uppon Pieter Wolfertsen at the Complt. of the Sheriff is Imprisoned.
The Sheriff Allard Antony, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfertsen, deft: The
pit: Complains that the deft, hath spoken words to the derogation of the
high Court of azzizes, as that the Sentence wc.h by the s? Court was pro-
nounced ag" him was unjust. Uppon hearing of both Parties, it is
ordered that the deft: shal Pay a fine of 30 gild" Wampum for ye Poore
of this place, & to take heed for the future to speake any the Like Words
to the derogation of the Court, & to pay the Costs of this Court.
Thomas Walton, Pit: v/s Thomas Younge, Deft: The Deft: de-
fault. Uppon the Complt: of the Pit: it is ordered that the deft: Within
the space of 14 dayes after the date hereof shal appeare, or by default
thereof, that the Case as then by the Court shal be determined.
1667] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 57
Thomas Morgen, Pit: v/s Hugh Barentsen, deft: Uppon hearing of
both parties, it is ordered that in Case the Pit: doth describe the Persons
Name, whom discouvered him — where the defts Sword Was, & to whom
the pit: hath paid the monny, that then the 10 gildr.s Wampum shal be
paid by the deft: Thomas Morgen declared to the Court that the defts
Sword was brought to Hendrik Bos by M* Risbel.
Abram Pietersen Carpyn, Pit: v/s Jacob Teunissen Quick, deft:
The W. Court having heard parties order, that the pltff : shall bring in his
evidence at the next Court day.
John Damrill, Pit: v/s Thomas Lewis, Deft: Uppon hearing of
both parties, the Court thought fit to differre the differance to some In-
different Persons & doe therefore appoint M' Pieter Jacobsen Marius &
M' Bonn to heare and Examin the Case, & iff possible to Compose the
differance betwixt the s? Parties.
Symon Jansen Romeyn appearing in Court states, that among the
property left by Pietertie Jansen, late wife of Albert the Noorman, are
divers goods belonging to Ebert Benningh son in law of said Pietertie,
which he left before his departure from here under the care of his said
mother in law according to inventory entered before Secretary Nevius
and witnesses, requesting that the W. Court will be pleased to order the
curators of the residuary estate of sd Pietertie Jansen dec? to deliver to
him as attorney of the abovenamed Benningh, according to procuration,
all such goods as by said inventory shall still be found among the goods
left by said Pietertie. The W: Court having heard the request and the
proofs being examined order the curators of the estate of Pietertie Jansen
dec? to sell said goods with the property of s? Pietertie by public auction,
and to give the product of said Egbert Benning's goods to said Simon
Jansen Romeyn as the s? Benning's attorney, on condition that said
Simon Jansen Romeyn shall give due security to give due a/c, proof and
reliqua at all times, on being required, of his receipt to those, whom it
may concern.
Gerrit Jansen Stauast, P1' v/s Jan Poppen, def' The Honnb!e Mayor
aledged that the Parties where agreed.
Mde Van Leuven, Pit. v/s Thomas Mayor, def? The def' aledged
that he was agreed with the Pit.
This day the W. Court ordered, that Sieur Poulus Leendersen van
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de Grift shall be paid for lodging the soldiers from the Burgher's excise
at the same rate as the others.
Sieurs* Johannes de Witt and Lodowyck Post appearing in Court,
authorized on 29th January last by the W. Court to be curators of the
residuary estate of Pietertie Jansen dec?, represent that said Pietertie has
living yet a husband named Albert the Noorman residing at Albany; re-
questing to know if they shall proceed with the sale of the goods and
division of the same. The W: Court having taken the request into con-
sideration order the petit"" to proceed with the sale, within 14 days, but
not to make a disposition thereof for the time of two months, until said
Albert the Noorman and other creditors shall have due notice thereof.
Feb?' the 7* i66f . At a Mayors Court held at New York. Present
Capt. Tho: d'Lauall, Mayor; Mf Olof Stevensen, M' Jo: Laurence, Mf
Corn? Steenwyk, Mf Jo de Peyster, Aldrmen; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
The honnb.,e Mayor propoundinge to the Court that it was the honnble
Governr.s pleasure that this Town should maintaine for one Yeare Longer
on of the Ministr.s of this place, and whereas several persons where de-
parted from this Place and others disinable to pay towards the same,
whom the Last Yeare had Subscribed —
It is Ordered that some of the Inhabitants should be sent for to ap-
peare in Court for to trye, or they would voluntairely Raise, the sums
wc.h they promised the Late Yeares to pay towards the Maintainance of
the Minist?
Names of the Persons who for One Yeare Longer have Voluntarily
Promised to pay towards the Maintainance of One of the Minist's
Videllezi*
Beavers. Beavers.
Abell Hardebroeck fl. 8. Francois Rombouts 10.
Balthazar d'Haer continues as Johannes de Peyster 16.
afore. Cornelis Steenwick 28.
Coenraet ten Eyck 12. Jacob Leysler 12.
Christoffel Hooghlant 12. Tho: Hall 10.
Evert Duyckingh 5. Tho: Levis 8.
Fredrick Philipsen 24. Symon Romeyn continues.
Fredrick Gysbertsen 12. Isaack Bedloo 12.
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Beavers. Beavers.
Jacques Cousseau continues Poulus Leenders continues.
at 2 Bevers & profers 2 B" Pieter Alrigs 10.
more for them that are dis- Johan d'Wit continues
inabled to pay what they Jacob Hendricx Varrevanger. 8.
have promised. Reynier vander Coele till May
Mettie Wessels fi. 8. next ensuing one Bever.
Nicolaes Meyer puts down. .. 24. Warnaer Wessels 12.
Nicolaes Backer 8. Wellem Abransen 8.
i66f. This day 8'.h March I have by orders of Mayor Laval de-
livered to Symon Jansen Romeyn, attorney of Egbert Benningh from out
the goods left by Pietertie Jans, one silver goblet and one gold ring with
a fine stone, also an earthen pitcher, being the property claimed on the
last Court day by said Romeyn in behalf of Egbert Buyningh, out of the
house of said dec? Pietertie Jans, which are valued by Hendrick Assueros,
having authority thereunto by the Honb!e Mayor aforesaid, as follows: —
The silver goblet fl.26.14 Hollands
The gold ring with the fine stone ... . 16. Hoi?
The earthen pitcher @ fl.5. zewant.
By me
N: Bayard, Sec?
March the 5^ A? i66f . Att a Mayor's Court held att New Yorck.
Present Capt Tho: de Laual, Mayor; Mr O: Stevensen, Mr John Laur-
ence, M' Corns Steenwik, Mr Jo: de Peyster, Aldrmen; Mr Allard An-
thony, Sheriff.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Fredrick Gysbersen vanden Bergh, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 82 zewant accepted by the deft, to pay to
him, pltf., for John Garlant. Deft, acknowledges the debt, but says that
the pltf. is still indebted to him fl. 71. zewant, which the pltf. accepted
to pay for Jan Gerrits van Marcken. Pltf. denies it and demands, that
deft, shall prove it. The W: Court having heard parties order that, in
case deft, shall not prove by the next Court day to the sufficient satisfac-
tion of the Court that s? fl. 7, were promised to be paid by pltf. for Jan
Gerrits, he shall then pay the demanded fl. 82.
Wolfert Webber entering and presenting to the W Court two a/cs of
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the Sheriff for earned fees, whereunto he makes two exceptions, the W:
Court orders that deft. Webber shall pay thirty guilders zewant to the
Sheriff in discharge of the said account.
In the matter in question between Pieter Stoutenburgh and Jan
Vinge as guardians of the children of Rachel van Tienhoven dec? on the
one part, and Mettie Wessels on the other part, Sieurs Poulus Leendersen
van de Grift and Johannes van Brugh are chosen by the W Court as
arbitrators, who are requested to hear the matter argued and to decide it
if possible and to reconcile parties. If not to render a report of their
award to the W. Court.
Abram Carpyn, pltf. v/s Jacob Teunissen Quicq, deft. Pltf. com-
plains, that deft, pushed and kicked his wife, so that she lay 3 long weeks
in bed from it and says he summoned his witnesses, but they don't ap-
pear. The W. Court order him again to summon his witnesses to appear
in person on the next Court day under a penalty of 20 guilders.
The Mayor beinge sworne in Court declareth that he was present
when the wife of Abram Carpyn came at the house of Jacob Teunissen
Quicq, whoe after some discourses, begun to fal out against the s? Jacob
in foul Language Callinge him Roge & pokie Roge &c: Whereuppon
the s? Jacob Teunissen toocke hur up in his arms, & Carried hur out of
his house; but did not see that the s? Jacob did thrust or Kike the s?
Woman. Pieter Simkan declares under oath, that he was present, when
Abram Carpyn 's wife came to Jacob Teunissen* s house and that after
some conversation said woman fell upon the above nam? Jacob with
abusive words saying that he was a rogue and a pocked rogue etc.
Whereupon said Jacob took her up and conveyed her out the house, but
he did not see that he pushed or kicked her. Jacob Farmont declares on
oath, that he was by, when Elsie Gerrits, wife of deft. Abram Carpyn,
came to said Jacob Teunissen Quick's house and heard said Elsie abuse
s? deft. Jacob Teunissen without any cause as a rogue and a pocked rogue
etc. Whereupon deft. Jacob took her up and carried her out the house,
but says he did not see her kicked or pushed.
Abram Carpyn, pltf. v/s Cornells Pot, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 33. in zeawant. Deft, admits the debt but asks some delay.
The W: Court condemn deft, to pay the sum demanded with costs.
Willem Kuycken, pltf. v/s Anna Willems, deft. Pltf. says and
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proves, that deft, has accused him of theft. He demands reparation.
Deft, denies it. The W. Court condemn deft, in the costs.
Nicolaes Verbraack, pltf. v/s Hendrick Spaniard, deft. Deft, in de-
fault. The W. Court order deft, to give sufficient bail for his appearance
at next Court.
Davit Wessels, pltf. v/s Claes Tysen, deft. Pltf. demands from deft.
fl. 1 8 in zewant, that he promised to pay for Hendrick Spaniard. Deft,
denies it ; but says, if pltf. has an order from Spaniard for payment, that
Lammert van Neck will then pay it. The W: Court order pltf. to bring
an order from said Spaniard before the fl. 18. demanded are paid.
Jan Otten, pltf. v/s Juriaen Kuyper, deft. The W: Court order
parties to make up and settle their accounts.
Jan Otten, pltf. v/s Fredrick Hendricks, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 1 8. in zewant. Defts. wife admits the debt. The W: Court
condemn deft, to pay the fl. 18. demanded.
Jan Otten, pltf. v/s Jan van Bremen, deft. Deft, in default.
John Sharp atturny of Andrew Messenger, Pit: v/s Jurian de
Kouper, deft: The Pit: demands of the deft: fl. 28 Wampum. The
deft: acknowledges the debt, but desires a Little time for the paiment.
The Court did Condemne the deft: to pay the s? summe in the space of
14 dayes, besides the Costs of Court.
Johannes de Wit and Lodowyck Post as curators of the estate of
Pietertie Jans, dec?, pltfs., v/s Symon Jansen Romeyn, deft. Pltfs. say
that deft. Symon Jans on 5 Feb. last sued before this W. Court for divers
goods such as a jacket, a bed and appurtenances etc. out the goods of
said Pietertie Jans, which he said belonged to one Egbert Benningh and
as pltfs. are since informed, that said jacket and bed was sold here by
said Benningh, request the W. Court to be pleased to order said Symon
Jansen Romeyn shall not take any goods, unless he first satisfactorily
prove, that they are the same goods, which said Benningh left in the
charge of said Pietertie Jansen. Deft, answers and says, he demands,
what said Benningh left in charge of his mother in law Pietertie Jans and
maintains, that pltfs. are bound to prove, if they can, that they are not
said Bennings goods, which he, deft., now claims by inventory handed
in from the house of the deceased. The W: Court order that the sale of
said Pietertie Jansen's goods be now suspended until the opening of the
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navigation, so that those of Albania, who have any claim on said goods
may have notice thereof and if in the meantime any thing further regard-
ing the estate may come up and they order, moreover, the deft. Symon
Romeyn to give sufficient bail for the silver goblet and ring, which he took
from said estate by the Mayor's order.
Lodowyck Post entering complains, that Arent Juriaansen Lansman,
his son in law, has severely beaten his, the petitioner's daughter, the said '
Lantsman's wife, contrary to his previous promise and in contempt of the
Court's order; he requests therefore, that the W. Court will be pleased
to consent that he, petit', may take his aforenamed daughter under his
protection. The W: Court order Arent Juriaansen Lantsman shall give
sufficient security for his good behavior especially towards his said wife.
Meanwhile petitioner is allowed to keep his daughter under his care until
further order.
This date 'tis ordered to enter the following on the list of weekly
assessment at these rates: —
Pieter Stoutenburgh @ 15 stiv.
Lysbet Tyssen 10 "
Gerrit Jansen Roos 10 "
Anna Liscoo 20 "
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Maria van Hoboocken, deft. Deft, in
default.
Grietje Gerrits, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Both in default.
Claes Tyssen, pltf. v/s Hendrick Spanjard, deft. Deft, in default.
13 March, graunted a Execution agains tthe goods of Claere Ebels
towards the Satisfying of the Courts Charges, accordinge to order of
Court bearinge date the 8th of May 1666.
17 march. Issued forth an Execution against the goods & Chatties
of Abram Carpyn, towards the satisfaction of the Judgement of Court
bearing date the 21th of August 1666.
March the 26th 1667. At a Mayors Court held at New Yorke.
Present Capt" Tho. de Laual, Mayor; Mf O. Stevensen Cortland, M^Jo.
Lawrence, M' Corn. Stenwyck, Mr. Jo. de peyster; MT- allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Mary van Hoboocken, deft. Pltf. de-
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mands fl. 138 gl. zewant with costs. Deft, admits the debt ; demands
some delay. The W. Court condemn deft, to enter sufficient bail to pay-
said sum within the term of 6 weeks, with costs.
Sieurs Johannes de Wit and Fredrick Gysbersen entering, said Gys-
bersen produces his memorial pursuant to the order of the W: Court
dated 5* instant to prove, that the debt of Jan Gerritsen van Marcken,
mentioned in said order and amounting to the sum of fl. 71. in zewant
was accepted to be paid by said de Wit: which, on the contrary,
was denied by ditto de Wit. Whereupon Fred Gysbertsen offering
the oath, the W: Court orders, that the above named de Wit shall pay the
same.
Isaacq Greveraat, pltf. and arrestant, v/s Mary Hoboocken, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 94 balance of rent, in zewant and for damage
done to the glass in his house. Deft, admits the debt of 94 gl., but
maintains she owes nothing for damages. The W: Court having heard
parties condemn deft, to pay the 94 gl. demanded, within 6 weeks, also
half of the damage done to the glass on the valuation of arbitrators.
Meanwhile the attachment issued by pltf. on defts. goods remains valid,
with costs.
Abram Pietersen Carpyn, pltf. v/s Jacob Teunissen, deft. Parties
being heard by the W: Court and the witnesses examined and as pltf.
cannot sufficiently prove his declaration the Court condemn parties each
in his own costs incurred herein and warn them to live henceforward in
peace with each other. Ady, as above.
Huygh Barentsen's attorney appearing represents said Huygh Barent-
sen's inability to fulfill the judgment obtained against him by Mr Balthazf
de Haert in date 18^ Dectt last ; requesting that the W Court would
please grant him some delay etc. The foregoing request being heard in
Court and M' Balthazar de Haert being sent for, further delay is with
the consent of said de Haert allowed to said Huygh Barentsen for the
time of the next six months, on condition of pledging all his property,
real and personal, to said de Haert together with sufficient security for
whatever the debt exceeds the value of the property. Ady as above.
David Wessels, pltf. v/s Hendrick Spaniard, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. 18 gl. zewant with costs. Deft, admits the debt and says
Lammert van Neck will pay it. The W: Court having heard parties
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order deft, to give pltf. an assignment on Lammert van Neck or other-
wise to pay him, himself, with costs.
Hendrick Arentsen Spaniard, pltf. v/s Lammert van Nock, deft.
Pltf. demands one hundred and 30 gl. in zeawant. Deft, says, that pltf's
money in his hands is attached by Gerrit Visbeeck. The W: Court order
deft, to satisfy the pltf., provided the pltf. shall first give security to hold
the deft, harmless against Visbeecq.
Johannes de Wit entering requests the consent of the W: Court to
receive from the first proceeds of the estate of Pietertie Jansen dec?, his
pay of monies disbursed for the interment of said Pietertie according to
a/c. The request being considered by the W. Court, they decide that
the same consists with justice and order that the pltf. be paid from the
first proceeds received — the a/c being first examined and audited by the
general creditors. The W. Court do this day order the curators of the
estate of Pietertie Jansen dec? not to proceed with the sale of the goods
before 3 weeks after date.
The Schout Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Egbert Meyndertsen, deft.
Pltf. says, that deft, bought about eight months ago a remnant of duffels
from a soldier: he demands therefore the fine according to Placard. The
Worshipf" Court condemn deft, in the fine of ten guilders in addition to
the restitution of the cloth, with costs.
The Schout Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Arent Juriaensen Lantsman
and Cornelis Post, defts. Pltf. says, that on the 3? inst. the defts. fought
in the presence of the General and two Aldermen, so that blood flowed:
he concludes, that defts. shall be fined each in a penalty of fl. 200 ac-
cording to Placard with costs. The W : Court having heard parties con-
demn defts. each in a fine of fl. 50 zewant with costs.
The Schout, pltf. v/s Jannetie Evers, deft. Pltf. says that deft,
departed from her arrest in April 1665 and he demands the fine accord-
ing to Placard. Deft, admits having gone away, but says, she was not
aware of the order of the Court. The W. Court having heard parties,
condemn deft, in a fine of fl. 20, with costs.
The Schout, pltf. v/s Arent Isaacqsen, deft. Pltf. says, that deft,
bought a straw bed of a soldier in direct contravention of the Placard.
Deft, admits it, but says, he was not aware, that it was forbidden. The
W: Court condemn the deft, in a fine of six guilders ; with costs.
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The Schout Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Abram Pietersen Carpyn, deft.
Pltf. says, deft, sold brandy to an Indian, according to the Indian's de-
claration made in presence of divers witnesses. Deft, denies it.
Ordered, that the Sheriff do summon his witnesses for the next Court
day.
The Schout, pltf. v/s Claes Dietlofs and Jan, the cake baker, defts.
Pltf. says, defts. rolled a barrel with maize along the street, on last Sun-
day. He demands the fine according to Placard. Defts. answer that
they first came in the morning with a canoe and that they durst not trust
it the whole day in the canoe.
On the complaint entered by the Sheriff relative to the ill demeanour
of Arent Juriaansen Lantsman in the unbecoming beating and unchris-
tian treatment of his, the aforesaid Arent Juriaensen's, wife, in contempt of
the foregoing order of the W. Court and contrary to his pledged promise —
It is ordered, that, in case parties again agree (according to their petition
presented to Court), to a separation from bed and board, the W: Court
permit the same and order deft. Arent Juriaensen to enter sufficient
security for his good behaviour until the next Assizes' Court and in addi-
tion, pay the sum of four guilders weekly to his said wife for the main-
tenance of the children.
The Sheriff Allard Anthony, Pit: v/s humphry Cley, deft: The Pit:
declares that he hath acquainted the honnb.le Governf wth the order of this
Court in the Case between him & this deft: bearinge date the 21* of
august Last past, but that his honnr was pleased to answer that he did
Leave it to be decided by the Court. The Court did order, that the
Sheriff should produce such order of the honnb.le Governf Whereas the
differance, by this Court was differred to his honnr as more at Large ap-
pearss by the s? order in date 21^ August Last.
Cap'? Silvester Salisbury, Pit: v/s Henry Breser, deft. The Pit: as
administ? of the Estate of George Joanes declares that the deft: hath
several goods & Bills in his hands belonginge to the s? estate, whereof this
Pit: demands Restitution, Except this deft: could made appeare, that the
s? Bills by the s? George Joanes where assigned over to him. The deft.
Replyes that No assignm' was made uppon the Bills, But can proeve it
by Witnesses that the s? Bills where assigned over to him by the sd. Joanes.
It is ordered that the deft: shal deliver the goods as are in his hands be-
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longing to the Estate of the s? Joanes, & bring in his just debt the next
Court day.
Assur Levy appearing in Court reports having attached certain
monies of Burger Joris in Patrick Hayes' hands: he requests the same
be declared valid. The W: Court declare the attachment valid and order
Burger Joris to appear or send an attorney within 3 weeks to defend the
said attachment.
2? April 1667. Att a Mayors Court held at New York. Present W
O. Stevensen, depty mayor; M1. John Lawrence, Mr. Corn: Steenwyck,
M' Johannes depeystr, Aldrmen.
Mf Balthazar de Haert being sent for to Court and being informed,
that it is not possible for Huygh Barentsen de Kleyn to get sufficient bail,
according to the Court's order of 26^ March last, but that he offers to
cede and convey to said M' Balthazar part of the outstanding debts and
for the remainder to pledge all his goods according to the list thereof de-
livered over, to pay the same within 8 @ 9 months. Whereupon M' Bal-
thazar replies, that he persists in what was ordered in this regard on last
Court day, to wit — that said Huygh Barentsen shall enter sufficient bail to
pay the debt within 6 months. The W: Court having heard the argu-
ments of parties order the Sheriff to cause to be inventoried and to place
in safe hands all Huygh Barentsen's goods, whether chattels, furniture,
debts and all other effects without exception, in order to sell the same by
execution for the behoof of Mr Balthazar, after the lapse of the six
months allowed to said Huygh Barentsen on the last Court day, in case
no other payment or satisfaction were made within that time. Mean-
while the deft. Huygh Barentsen is released from his detention.
The bakers of this City being sent for to Court, they are informed
and ordered to give in within the term of 8 days what amount of grain
they have in store and how much they ordinarily consume.
At Wolfert Webber's request, that the question between him and
Thomas Hall and Jan Vinge as attornies of Willem Beeckman, may again
be referred to arbitrators, the W: Court orders, that Cornelis Claesen
Swits' land* shall as soon as the surveyor Corteljou is here, again be
* C. C. Swits' land ran E. of the Bowery betw. Division and Canal Streets on the
West and a line betw. Clinton and Attorney Str. on the East to a North point there
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measured in presence of Jacob van Couwenhoven, Egbert Woutersen,
Cornells Aartsen, and Albert Leendertsen and three Commissioners from
the Bench, who are also hereby requested and authorized to decide if
possible the question between said parties and to reconcile them ; if not
to render a report of their proceedings to the Court ; and to this end are
appointed from the Bench John Laurens, Cornelis Steenwyck and
Johannes de Peyster. Ady, as above.
3? April. This day the Deptf Mayor Oloff Stevensen Cortlant
nominated and selected Mr Timothy Gabrie and Mr Hendrick Willem-
sen, baker, to value the goods of Huygh Barentsen de Kleyn according to
inventory, who are hereby requested to appraise the said goods according
to the best of their knowledge.
9* April 1667. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt Tho: d'Laual, Mayor; M' Jo: Lawrence, Mr Corn' Steenwyck, Mf
Johannes de Peyster, Aldrmen ; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriffe.
Nota. Whereas Secretary Bayard is this day absent the Minutes are
kept by Mr. Allard Anthony.
A letter of the Duke of Yorck to the Governour is read in full Court.
Matthias Nicolls, Esqf, Pltff v/s Antony de Milt, deft. The PI?
presenteinge to the Court the Declaration; It is Ordered that the Coppy
thereof shall be delivered to the deff- for to answer uppon the same the
Next Court day & that this day fourtnight a Jury shal be empannelled
upon this Case.
This day the Firewardens are ordered to bring the firebuckets to the
City Hall and to have the useless ones repaired, to mark the hooks and
ladders and Henry Obe is to be ordered to pay the same from the excise.
John Sharp Atturny of Tho. ffleet desires Execution uppon the Sen-
tence by the s? fleet obtained against John Garland, in date the 8* Jany,
i66f. Fiat Execution.
The bakers of this City being sent for to state, what quantity of grain
is in store here within this City, the W: Court authorize from the same
Hendrick Willemsen, Jacob Teunissen, Reynier Willemsen and Lourens
van der Spiegel closely to inspect among all the bakers and merchants,
betw. Broome and Delancey. C. C. S. conveyed it to W. Beekman in 1653. Webber's
land was immediately E. and extended as far as Sherrif Str.
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what supply of grain is in store here in this City and to return the same in
writing to the Court.
This day it is ordered and resolved, that a Placard shall be enacted
notifying all persons, who have powers of attorny for real estate from
persons, at present residing in Holland or elsewhere, not at peace with
His Majesty, to present s? powers to the Mayor and Aldermen.
12 April. Issued forth a Warrant of Execution against John Gar-
land uppon the Sentence of the Court betwixt Tho: de Laual Esq' PI' &
John Malby & John Garland Deft- bearinge date the 26* June 1666.
12* April. Issued forth a Warrant of Execution against John Gar-
land, uppon the Sentence of Court betwixt Tho: fleet pit: & the s? Garland
deft: bearing date the 8th of Jannr.y i66f.
13* April. Issued forth a Warrant of Execution against Mary Van
hoboocke, uppon the Sentence of Court betwixt Johannes de Wit, pit: &
the s? Mary deft: bearinge date the 26th march 1667.
April the 16th 1667. At a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present Capt" Tho: de Laual, Mayor; Mr O. Stevensen, M' Jo. Law-
rence, M' Corn: Steenwyk, Mr. Johan depeystr, Aldrmen; MT. Allard
Anthony, Sheriff.
The Overseers of Roads and Fences beyond the Fresh Water, pltfs.
v/s Jan Smedes, deft. Pltfs. demand from deft, divers fines according
to a/c amounting to the sum of fl. 175, with costs. Deft, admits to have
committed a fault, but excuses himself on a/c of his inability etc. The
W: Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay pltfs. a fine of fifty
guilders zewant, with costs.
Received and read the petition of Timotheus Gabrie, now imprisoned
for payment of a judgment obtained by Jan Jansen Veryn against him at
the Court of Assizes being read and considered, setting forth in sub-
stance, that the W: Court should be pleased to discharge him from con-
finement under sufficient bail for his not going away, especially as he, the
petit-, has exhibited to the Sheriff more property than 3 times the amount
of the debt, which effects he offers to place in safe keeping for the pay-
ment of the judgment etc. It is apostilled as follows: — Whereas it is a
matter which concerns the Court of Assizes, upon which the petitioner is
imprisoned, therefore nothing can be done therein by the Mayors Court,
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unless by the petitioner paying according to judgment or exhibiting prop-
erty for sale on execution for cash, when the petitioner may be released
from confinement.
Huygh Barentsen de Kleyn requesting by petition, that the W: Court
will please to allow him to tap half a barrel of beer a week free of excise,
as is granted to Arien Cornelissen and others, his neighbours. It is
apostilled: — The petition is allowed; the Collector Henry Obe is there-
fore charged and required to allow the petit? to tap half a barrel of strong
beer a week without taking any excise therefor. Ady as above.
From the nomination made by the Overseers of Roads and Fences
to the W: Mayor's Court for the purpose of electing therefrom the Over-
seers for the ensuing year in place of those going out, are elected by the
W. Court.
Jan Jansen Lange Straat,
Thomas Hal,
Kier Wolters. Ady as above.
Cornelis the Smith, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Deft, in default.
In the matter in question between the Reverend D? Johannes Mega-
polensis, Dom' Samuel Drisius and M.' Cornelis van Ruyven on the one
side and Cornelis Aertsen, Huygh Barentsen and Cornelis Jacobsen Stille
on the other side, regarding the tilling of the land and the pasturing of
cattle in the common, the W: Mayor's Court appointed the newly elected
and old retiring Overseers of Roads and Fences, who are requested to
examine the matter, to hear arguments and if possible to decide the case;
if not to report to the W Court.
Gerrit Visbeeck, pltf. v/s Hendrick Spaniard, deft. Pltf. says, he
delivered to deft, and his partner Claes Verbraeck heretofore an anchor,
which is lost by them for which they promised to pay ioo gl. zewant,
whereof he has received 50 gl. from the deft. Spaniard. He now de-
mands the rest. Deft, acknowledges the same, but says the other half
must be paid by Verbraeck. The W: Court having heard parties, con-
demn deft, to pay the pltf. within 14 days the remaining 50 guilders with
costs, and if the deft, deems proper, he may have his recourse against
said Verbraeck.
On petition of Gerrit Cray ordered copy thereof to be furnished to
parties to answer thereunto.
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Willem Lubbertsen, pltf. v/s Timothy Gabrie, deft. Both in default.
The Schout, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Deft, in default.
Matthyas Nicolls Esq: Pit: v/s Antony de Milt, deft: Ordered to
give warning to the deft: to take a copy out of the office of the pit?
declaration, to answer the same the next Court day, except the parties
might agree & compound their difference.
Capt? Silvestf Salisbury Execut' of George Joanes deceased, Pit: v/s
Henry Breser, deft: After some debats, it is ordered that the Pit: shal
draw his declaration against the deft: & deliver it in the next Court
day.
The Petition of the carters of this City being read and considered, re-
questing in substance that they may be confirmed in their actual number
and no more, in form of a Guild like the Weighhouse labourers and that
all new comers may be forbid to cart within this City, It is apostilled as
followeth: — Petitioner's request is granted, until more carters are required
within this City and Thomas France, Willem Kock, Jan Meyndersen,
Ambrosius de Weerhem, Jan Smedes, Pieter Wessels, Pieter Roelofs,
and Joris Jansen are hereby confirmed as City carters, provided that they
shall be bound in time of fire to repair to the fire on the ringing of the
fire bell and to render all possible assistance in extinguishing the flames,
on pain of forfeiture.
Sieur Johannes de Wit entering represents, that Mary van Hoboocken
has failed to the present time to give security, according to the order of
the Court dated 26 Mch last, for the judgment aforesaid. He demands
execution. The Sheriff is ordered to proceed with the execution against
said M. Hoboocken, in case she does not furnish sufficient security.
May 7'? 1667. Att a Mayor's Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt. Thomas de Lauall, Mayor; M' O Stevensen, Mr Jo Laurence, Mr
Corn Stenwyck, M' Joh. d'Peyster, Ald'men; M' Allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
Anthony de Milt, Pit. v/s Capt John Younge, Def! The pit:
declares that the deft: is Indebted to this Pit: as appears by accompt the
summe of fl. 242: 10 Wampum. The deft: Confesseth the debt; but
desires that the Court would graunt him some time for the payment
thereof. The Court haveinge heard both p'ties doe Condemne the deft:
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to give in good security to the Pit: for the paiment of the said f. 242: 10
Wampum Wthin the space of weeks after the date hereof & to pay the
Costs & Charges of this Suit.
Harmen Jansen, Pit: v/s Jan Smedes, deft: The Pit: default.
Antony de Milt, pltf. v/s Jacob Teunissen Quicq, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. fl. 65 zeawant and costs. Deft's wife appearing admits
the debt, but requests time. The W: Court having heard parties con-
demn deft, to pay pltf. the aforesaid sum of fl. 65. with costs.
The Overseers of the Public Fences, pltfs. v/s Bastiaen the wheel-
wright and Cosyn Raemaker, (wheelwright), defts. Pltfs. demand from
deft, the sum of fl. 20. according to the 17* Article of their instructions
etc. on the inspection of Cosyn Gerritsen's fence. The W. Court decide,
that the fine must be paid by the deft. Bastiaen de Raemaker and con-
demn him therefore in a fine of fl. 10. with costs.
Capt" Silvestr Salisbury, Pit: v/s herry Breser, deft: The Pit: pre-
sentinge his declaration, it is ordered that the deft: shal give his answer
thereunto the next Court day.
Jan Langestraat, pltf. v/s Lysbeth Smedes, deft. Pltf. complains,
that deft, has grossly calumniated him with abusive words and proves the
fact by witnesses. Defts. husband appearing says it occurred thro' hasti-
ness. The W: Court condemn deft, in the costs incurred herein; also
that deft, shall on next Court day beg pardon of pltf. before the Court
and promise never again to do the like.
Joris Stevensen, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, the sum of 35 gl. sewant with costs. Defts. wife appearing
admits the debt. The W: Court condemn deft, to pay pltf. the demand?
35 gl. within 8 days' time, with costs.
Mr John Laurens, pltf. v/s Antony de Milt, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, the sum of f. 852 in good stringed merchantable wampum ac-
cording to obligation, with costs. Deft, admits the debt; but requests
some delay. The W. Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay
said sum of fl. 852 to pltf. within one month from date hereof, with costs
incurred herein.
Grietie Gerrits, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Pltfs attorney,
Cornells Clopper, appearing demands from deft. fl. 480. zewant for rent
and requests that he may be preferred before all others in the goods
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attached belonging to deft., since the debt arises from rent etc. Defts.
wife appearing says, there is not so much owing. Parties are ordered to
settle within 8 days with each other and the W Court decided, that pltf.
should be preferred in the attached goods.
The Schout Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf.
says, that deft, sold brandy or strong drink to an Indian according to said
Indian's declaration made in presence of two witnesses. Deft's wife ap-
pearing as he is himself very sick, she denies the same. The W: Court
order, that said Indian shall personally make his declaration to the W
Court, before any thing further be done in the case.
The Sheriff, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf. says, he found an
anker of rum at defts. house, which was smuggled and concludes for con-
fiscation and fine according to Placard. Whereas deft, is so sick, that he
cannot personally attend, the W: Court order the case to be deferred
until the deft, shall be able to appear in person: meanwhile the Sheriff is
ordered to keep said anker of rum in his charge.
Marten Jansen Smit appearing presents an a/c of the Sheriff for costs
incurred in the case in question between Lysbet Tyssen as pltf. and said
Smit as deft, dated . . . October. 1665 amounting to the sum of fl.
23: 8., whereby he finds himself aggrieved. After examination of the a/c
tis decreed, that said Martin shall pay fl. 14: 8 and no more for fees of
Secretary, Messenger and Sheriff, provided said Lisbet Tyssen shall in-
demnify the petiti"r in the costs incurred before the Court day, when the
judgm' was pronounced. As for the additional 9 gl. demanded by the
Sheriff for notice, it was hereby dismissed.
The Sheriff Allard Antony's a/c against Andries Jochemsen for the
sum of fl. 85 : 4 being considered examined, the just half thereof is allowed
him.
Edward Shackelton, Pit: v/s Robbert Garret, deft: The Pit: de-
fault. The deft: Craues for a Non Suit. It is ordered that the Pit: shal
come & Prosecute his action the next Court day, or by defect thereof to
be Non Suited.
Harme Jansen, pltf. v/s Jan Smedes, deft. The pltf. in default.
Warn' Wessels, pltf. v/s Reynf vand' Coele, deft. Parties are
agreed.
Josyn Verhaege, pltf. v/s M.r Joons, deft. Both in default.
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Mr John Laurence, pltf. v/s Jan Gerritsen Buytenhuys, deft. The
deft: in default.
Mr Allard Antony, pltf. v/s Timoty Gabrie, deft. The deft, in de-
fault.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Pieter Jansen Schol, deft. The parties
both in default.
Antony de Milt, pltf. v/s Tielman Van Vleecq, deft. Pltf. says they
are agreed.
8'!1 June 1667. Att a Special Court held at New York. Present
Capt Thomas Willet, Depty Mayor; Mr Oloff Stevensen, Mf Jo Laurence,
Mf Corn. Steenwyck, Mr Joh: d'Peyster, Aldermen; M' Allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
Gilles Pietersen, pltf. v/s Juriaen Blanck, deft. Pltf. says, he
bought heretofore from one Teunis Jansen, sail maker, a lot lying in the
Pearl Street * next to Egbert Van Borsum's house and lot, according to
the groundbrief thereof dated 4* July 1645 granted to said Teunis Jan-
sen by Gov.' Kieft, which lot he, pltf., has now peaceably possessed for
about 20 years, when deft, now opposes himself thereto : he demands,
that he may be maintained in his just possession etc. Deft, answering
says, that said lot was seized by S' Teunis Jansen; producing an ex-
tract from the Register of groundbriefs whereby the s? lot was conveyed
and transported to him, deft., by said Director Kieft on the 15* of April
1647, etc. The Jury brought in their verdict against the deft, and gave
for decision that they find the pltf., Jellis Pietersen, was justified in his
cause. Whereupon the W. Court order judgment to be entered accord-
ing to verdict and condemn deft, in costs of Court.
JURY.
Willem Beeckman, Hendrick Kip, Jan Vigne, Tho: Hall, Hendrick
Willemsen, Abram Verplanck, Lammert Huybertsen, Jan Dircks Meyer,
Pieter Stoutenburgh, Sibout Cleasen, Coenraet ten Eyck, Cornells
Clopper.
The carters appearing in Court complain, that Stoffel van Laer is
employing other wagons for carting his tan, which they claim ought not
* About 25 feet W. of Whitehall Str. It had been granted to Teunis Jansen, but as
he did not improve it, the grant was cancelled and the land given to Juriaen Blanck.
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to be, being in direct contravention to the privilege accorded by the W.
Court to the carters on the 16* April past. Stoffel van Laer also ap-
pearing says, that he hired Kier Woltersen's wagon by the day to ride his
tan from the bush to the scow at the shore and again from the shore to
his house. The W. Court order, that said Stoffel may for the present
proceed with his work, but that an ample ordinance on this subject shall
be enacted.
June the n*? 1667. Att a Mayors Court held at New York. Capt
Thomas d'Laual, mayo'; MT Tho: Willet, M' O. Stevensen, Mr Jo. Laur-
ence, M1. Corn Stenwyck, Mr. Jo: d'Peyster; M' Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
On this day Received from the Right honnb!e Govern' a Commission
& order Whereby the present Mayor, Aldrm, & Sheriff where Empoured
to Continue in their Respective offices until the 24^ of July next ensuing,
as more at large appeares by the s? Commission, bearing date the n1!1 of
June 1667.
William Lubbersen, pltf. v/s Timoty Gabrie, deft. The deft. ist de-
fault.
Rabba Cooty, pltf. and arrestant v/s Reinier van der Coele, arrested
and deft. Pltf. demands from deft. 361. lbs. of hard bread and wheat
flour by balance of an a/c of molasses delivered to deft., with costs in-
curred herein. Mr Balthazar de Haert appearing in place of deft, says,
too little wheat was reckoned for the barrels of molasses. Pltf. replying
says and proves, that deft, finally agreed about the wheat. Parties being
heard by the W. Court they condemn the deft, to pay the said 361. lbs.
hard bread and flour, with costs. Marginal Note: 167 1 the 14* Septem-
ber. Uppon this Judgem' Execution Issued out.
Rabba Cooty, Pit: v/s John Coely, deft: The Pit: demands of the
deft. 3245 pipe Staves, Whereas the deft: hath delivered him a parcel of
Staves at 5 score in the hundred, & the Common Number by al mershants
is 6. Score, — the deft: answers, & makes it appeare, that he Was agreed
that the staves should be delivered at 5 score in the hundred, & desired
that two Indifferent persons might be appointed for to View the Staves,
wch this Deft: yet is bound to deliver, Whether they be not good accord-
inge to Covenant. The Court haveing heard both Parties did decree,
that the Staves should be delivered at 5 score in the hundred, & doe
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appoint Jan Jansen Van Breeste & Jurian Jansen van Auwryck, to View
the Staves, whether they be according to Covenant or not.
It is ordered and resolved this day, that Jan Jansen van Brestede
shall be appointed inspector and teller of pipe staves and of the packing
of meat.
Willem Beeckman, pltf. v/s Wolfert Webber, deft. Pltf. says, that
deft, took upon himself to remove his, pltfs. fence and to encroach some
30 rods on pltfs. land, ploughing, using and taking absolute possession of
the invaded property, notwithstanding pltfs. agents herein duly forbad
him; he demands that he, the pltf., shall be maintained in his just posses-
sion and that the old measurement from the Hook to the road towards
Corlaers Hook shall stand firm: as more fully appears by the declaration
and annexed statements, etc. Deft, answering denies having encroached
on pltfs. land producing divers extracts from the register of ground briefs,
from which he maintains, it is sufficiently apparent that s? land belongs
not to pltf., but to him, deft., etc. The jury brought in their verdict for
the pltf. and decided, that the bounds of Beeckman's land shall begin
from the Hook to be thence measured on according to ground brief
thereof and that deft, shall pay costs of suit. The W. Court having
considered the above verdict order, that judgment be entered accordingly.
JURY.
Isaac Bedloo, forefn. ; Stoffel hooglant, Frs. Rombouts, Gerrit Van
Trigt, Egbert Woutersen, Jan Jans? Van Breste, Hend* Will. Baker,
Nich? Backer, Abm. Verplanck, Lammert Huyberts Mol, Gerrit Jans
Roos, Hendrick Van Dyck.
On complaint of Juriaen Blanck maintaining, that as he is become a
Burgher here the costs of an extraordinary Court summoned by Gellis
Pietersen against him ought not to be charged to him ; It is this day
ordered, that the costs of said special Court shall be paid by said Gillis
Pietersen.
Francois Rombouts, pltf. v/s Jan Jansen Langestraat, deft. Pltf.
demands fl. 56. in zewant according to a/c. with costs. Deft, admits the
debt. The W. Court having heard parties, condemn deft, to pay said
sum with costs.
Balthaz6' d' haert, Pit: v/s George denis, deft: In an act. of debt.
Whereas Complaint was made, that by the atturny of the Pit: Concerninge
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this verry Case an action was entred at the Court of Sessions, It is
ordered, that in Case the Pit: shal bring a Certificate under the Sheriffs
hand, that he lett fall the sd action at the Sessions, that then he may goe
on & prosecute this action here before the Mayor.s Court.
Capt" Silvest' Salisbury, Pit: v/s Herry Breser, deft: It is ordered
that the deft: shal bringe in the next Court day the 5 lb bil of Ramsdon
-& the 20 ShilH5 by him Received, Except he can produce sufficiant Wit-
nesses that the same where made over to him.
Uppon the Examination of the Courts Charges betwixt W? Shackerly
& Tho. Case, it is ordered that the s? Case shal pay within the space of
one weeke the sum of 50 shilH* in Bever Pay in New York or by want
thereof that the atturny of the s? Shackerly may Sue him for his Whole
bond of £4: 19.
ORDINANCE FOR THE CARTERS.
No one except the appointed carmen shall be privileged to cart any
goods within this City, whether for Burghers or merchants; but each one
shall be free to convey his own goods as well as all goods from without
or from the bush, by land to within this City.
The carmen shall be bound to afford all possible aid to the Burghers
or traders in carting their goods and shall charge for each load within this
City's gates, ten stivers zewant and no more under a penalty of 12 gl. for
the first, double as much for the second, and deprivation of license for
the third offence ; and they shall further regulate themselves conformably
to the Apostille granted at their request on 16* April last.
On petition of Anna Lisco requesting to be relieved from the pay-
ment of the weekly subsidy for the soldiers and complaining, that the Col-
lector demands interest for her arrears etc: It is apostilled: The petition
is denied and in case petitioner can prove, that the Collector demands
interest from her contrary to order, she may sue him therefor before the
W. Court.
On petition of Abram Carpyn is Apostilled: Before the merits hereof
are disposed of, petitioner is ordered to prove for what trade he laid in
the anker of rum in question, as the petit? was much suspected of selling
strong drink to the Indians contrary to the Ordinance and Placards of
the General, which was the more probable, since the anker of rum found
in his house was half water.
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Willem Lubbersen, pltf. v/s Timotheus Gabrie, deft. Deft, one de-
fault.
Anthony de Milt, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Deft, one default.
Balthazar de Heart, pltf. v/s Hugh Barentsen, deft. Defts. is* de-
fault.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. Is.' default.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Gelyn Verplanck, deft. Both in default.
Mr Harman Wessels, pltf. v/s Mde van Leewen, deft. Deft, in
default.
Jan Smedes, pltf. v/s Gerrit van Campen, deft. Deft, in default.
The Hr Anthony, Sheriff, pltf. v/s Timotheus Gabrie, deft. Defts.
2? default.
Warnaer Wessels, arrestant and pltf. v/s Pieter Billiou, deft. Both
in default.
Grietie Gerrits, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Deft, in default.
Edward Shackelton, p* v/s Robbert Garret, Deft. The Pit. default.
The def.s Atturny Craved for a Non Suit. It is Ordered that a Non Suit
should be entered ag'st the Pit.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Pieter Janssen Schol, deft. The deft, in
default.
On the petition of Arent Juriaensen Lantsman having been read and
considered, in which he requests in substance, that he may be permitted
to live again with his wife as heretofore, especially as his said wife is in-
clined thereto, promising that he shall so demean himself for the future
as to give no cause of discontent to the W: Court, It is apostilled:
Further disposition shall be made herein, should petit" wife as well as the
petitioner appear in person before this W: Court and request the same.
This day the W. Court established the fees of the Sheriff, Secretary,
Messenger, and Attornies of this City, as more fully appears by the Acte
made thereof.
Issued forth on the 24th of June a Warrant of Execution against
Wolffert Webber, towards the Satisfying of Certaine Judgem'.5 by William
Beeckman obtained against the s? Webber in' date the n* of this Instant.
June the i8tb A° 1667. Att a Mayors Court held att New York.
Present Capt? Thomas d' Laual, Mayor; Mr Tho: Willet, M^O. Steven-
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sen, Mr Jo. Laurence, Mr Corn. Stenwyck, M* Johan: d'peyster, Aldrm;
M.r Allard Antony, Sheriff6
Balthaz? d' Haert, Pit: v/s George Dennis, Deft: Whereas the Pit:
yet doth Remaine Defective in producing a Certificate und- the High
Sheriff's hand that the act" wc.h he entred ag31 this de£ to the Court of
azzizes Was let fal, accordinge to the order of Court bearing date the nth
of this Instant, the Court did order, that the Jury should go uppon it,
whether the Pit: should be admitted to come to Tryal here at this May'3
Court or that he should prosecute his action wc.h this pit: entred ags.' this
deft: att the Court of azzizes. The pit: did Refuse to stand to the Ver-
dict of the Jury in this Case, & desired that he might be Non-Suited.
The Court did order that a Non Suit should be Entred ags.' the Pit: & to
pay ye Costs of this Suit.
In the matter in dispute between Antony de Milt, pltf. , v/s Tielman
van Vleecq, deft., in case of a/c, the W: Court authorized as arbitrators
Sieurs Isaacq Bedloo and Francois Rombouts, who are requested to ex-
amine and review the a/cs of parties and if possible to settle them and
reconcile parties; if not to report to the W Court.
Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Timothy Gabrie, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 500. in beavers according to award of arbitrators dated 7l.h
July A? 1666; which deft accepted to pay as att?' of Daniel Gabrie, with
costs. Deft, answering says, he sent for payment to Daniel Gabrie in
Holland: requests delay until the arrival of the ist ship. The W: Court
having heard parties and seen the award produced, condemn deft,
promptly to pay said sum on the 7* July next according to his request
presented to the arbitrators, on pain of execution, with costs.
Adriaen Weghman, pltf. v/s Jan Poppen, deft. Pltf. says, that deft,
paid for him, pltf., to Sam Shester 105 sh: for his passage from Barbados
and he complains, that deft, unjustly charges him 132 sh: being 27 sh:
more than he deft, paid to said Chester. Deft, in answer says, he paid
so much for the passage of the pltf. with wife and children, etc. Parties
being heard by the W: Court, they order pltf. to pay the 105 shillgs in
silver or in such specie as deft, has paid Sam: Chester for him, pltf., and
also give security for the remaining 27 shil^s, until deft, shall prove, that
he paid the same for pltf.
After examination of the bill of costs delivered into Court by M'
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Willem Beeckman ag'st Wolfert Webber, the W. Court decide and order,
that said Webber shall restore and pay thereof to Beeckman abovenamed
the sum of 350 gl. zewant, and that the remainder shall remain against
said Beeckman.
Anthony de Milt, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 181. 5 seawant with costs. Defts. wife appearing says, that deft.
is unable: requests 14 days time that he may appear in person to defend
his suit. The W. Court having heard parties order deft, to bring in
with 14 days time the objections, he may have against pltf's a/c or in
default thereof, condemn deft, to pay promptly said sum ; with costs.
Willem Lubbertsen, pltf. v/s Timothy Gabrie, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. 28 gl. seawant balance of a/c. Deft, denies the same; but for
reasons offers to pay 12 gl. The W. Court having heard parties, condemn
deft, to pay pltf. 18 gl. zewant and that pltf. shall pay costs incurred
herein.
Mr Harmen Wessels, pltf. v/s Mde van Leeuwen, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. fl. 229 zeawant with costs. Deft, admits the debt; but
says, that pltf. promised to wait till her husband's arrival. The W. Court
having heard parties condemn deft, to pay pltf. the sum demanded, to
wit 30 gl. per month until the entire payment shall be made ; with costs.
Whereas the General has complained to this Worshipf.1 Court, that
many persons fail to pay the money promised by them for the support of
the preachers, the following order is sent to the Deacons by direction of
the Worsh1.1 Court:—
Whereas divers complaints have been made to us the Mayor and Al-
dermen of this City of New York regarding the non payment of the
promised and fixed salary of the Ministers of this City, Therefore we do
hereby order and command by and with the advise of the Honbl.e Gover-
nour, all the inhabitants of this City, who are in arrears to the said salary,
promptly to pay their dues on this warning, and the Deacons of this City
are requested to collect the same from said persons with the Collector
Jacques Cossaert, and to exert all possible means to promote the collec-
tion of said arrears. Ady as above.
In the matter in question between Assur Levy, pltf., v/s Timothy
Gabrie, deft., arising out of a case in a/c. the W: Court authorized as
arbitrators Mr. Johannes van Brugh and Sieur Jacob Leyseler, who are
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requested to examine and review the a/cs of parties and if possible to de-
termine the difference and reconcile parties; if not, to report to the W:
Court.
Herry Breser presents a Note from adrian dirksen whereby the sd Ad"
dirksen doth declare that he had paid the 20 shill: or 4 Schippels wheat
of George Joanes to the sd Breser by the Special order of the sd George
Joanes. Whereuppon the honnb.le Court did order that the sd 20. shill:
should be allowed to the sd Breser.
Mf Balthazf de Haert, pltf. v/s Huygh Barentsen, deft. Pltf. as at-
torney of his brother Daniel d' Haert demands from deft, according to
obligation fl. 500. in zewant or in bevers fl. 81. Deft, requests copy of
the obligation. Defts. request is granted. Ady as above.
At Johannes Verveelen's request it is resolved, to speak to the Gen-
eral about the Haarlem Ferry money.
Robbert Penoyre by his atturny John Rishbel, Pit: v/s Elias Watts,
deft: In an act. of debt. The pit: delivering in his declaration it is
ordered that the Coppy thereof shal be delivered to the deft: to answer
the same the next Court day.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. 2d default.
Johannes de Wit, arrestant and pltf. v/s Pieter Jansen Schol, deft.
Defts. 2d default.
Nicolaes Bayard, pltf. v/s Egbert Meyndertsen, deft. Defts. ist de-
fault.
Daniel Terneur, pltf. v/s Willem Lubbertsen, deft. Parties agreed.
Lammert van Neck, pltf. v/s Matteu Planson, deft. Parties agreed.
Secretary Bayard demands payment of earned salary according to a/c
fl. 285. 6£. Ordered, that the same be paid by Hendrick Obe, Collector
or Willem Abrams on a/c of the City.
Caspar Steynmits requests the balance of the money of his rent. For
the present excused.
July the 2d 1667. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt? Tho: d' Laual, Mayor; M.rTho: Willet, W. Oloff Stevensen, W- Jo.
Laurence, M' Joh: d'peyst'.
Whereas there was an order made by the Late Govern1 & Council
that al Shipps whoe should Land or Transport any goods to or from this
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Place, where to Pay Certaine Taxe towards the upholdinge, & Repairing
of the Bridge: And Whereas this Citty hath bene at a Verry great Charge
in Renewing & Repayringe of the sd Bridge & in several other necessary
Expenses more, Therefore We have thought fit to Ratify & Confirme the
sd Taxe, & doe order that all Shipps mast™ shal pay for Landing of their
goods, five st" in Bevers or the worth, pf Last. And that all marshants
shal pay for the Transporting of their goods, Videllez?
For one hoxhead tobacco 2 st" in Brs or the Worth ; For one hundred
Bevers or the Worth in other furrs & Peltries, twenty stivers in Bevers
or the Worth: — And further we doe hereby appoint & authorize M?
Thomas Carvet to be Collect? of the s? Taxe & uppon Receipt to deliver
the same into the hands of o.r Sec' Nicolaes Bayard, dated New York July
the 2nd 1667.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Susanna Verplanck, deft. Pltf. demands
fl. 100 zeawant ballance of rent with costs. Defts. father, Abram Ver-
planck offers to pay the fl. 100 demanded, wherewith pltf. is content.
The W. Court condemn therefore the said sum to be paid within the time
of 14 days, with costs, on pain of execution.
In the case in question between M.r Balthazf de Haert, pltf., ag'st
Huygh Barentsen, deft., the W: Court appointed as arbitrators Sieurs
Johannes Van Brugh, Jeronimus Ebbingh, Jacq. Cosseau and Gerrit van
Tright, who are requested in presence of Aid? Joh: d'Peystf to examine
and inspect the claims and objections which deft, pretends to have ags'
pltf's obligation, to hear parties' arguments thereon, to render their judg-
ment and award, and, whether said obligation can in any way explain the
item of gl: 1000 which deft, proved on the last arbitration of previous
suit ag'st the pltf., until said Mr Balthazar can sufficiently prove that sd fl.
1000 was paid to deft.
Robbert Penoyre, Pit: v/s Elias Watts, defft. Mf Rider alledged
that the pities where agreed.
Johannes de Wit, pltf. v/s Pieter Jansen Schol, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 141. and costs. Defts. wife appearing admits the debt, but
requests time 'till next Monday. The W: Court condemn deft, to pay
pltf. his debt within the time of 14 days on pain of execution, with
costs.
Johannes d'Wit, arrestant and pltf. v/s Jan Jansen van Gothenburgh,
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deft. Deft, in default. Ordered that deft, shall within the term of 24
hours give security for his appearance at the next Court day.
John Garlant, pit: v/s Raeff Warner, deft: Ordered that the Copy
of the pltvdeclarat" shal be delivered to the deft: to answer the same,
the next Courtday.
Tho: Exton, Pit: v/s John Garlant, def The Coppy of the Pit? Bil
to be delivered to the def' to answer the same the next Court day.
Whereas the Pit: Tho: Exton is a Souldr und' the Command of the Right
honnble Govern' the Mayor Required of him to know, whether he would
oblige himself e to stand to the Judgement of this Court, in Case M.r Gar-
land did enter an action agst the sd Pit: Whereuppon he Replyed that he
was verry free & willing to it.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Lodowyck Post, deft. Deft, in default.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Mr Allard Anthony, deft. Deft, one de-
fault.
Dirck vander Clyff, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf. demands
fl. 300. n. zewant from deft, for wines sold; with costs. Deft, admits
the debt; requests delay. The W. Court having heard parties condemn
deft, to pay pltf. the sum demanded within 14 days time with costs on
pain of execution.
Sigismundus Luycas, pltf. v/s Dirck Jansen Weever, deft. Deft, in
default.
On complaint of Adriaen Weghman, the W: Court orders Jan Poppen
to appear in person on the next Court day.
Having read and considered Timothy Gabrie's petition and the an-
nexed apostille of the Honb.le Governo?, the W. Court orders that the Sheriff
Allard Antony shall bring in, on next Court day the bill of costs, which
he claims from s? Gabrie in the suit of Jan Jacobsen Vereyn.
In the matter in question between Anthony de Milt, pltf., against
Abram Carpyn, deft., arising from an a/c, the W. Court appoints as arbi-
trators Sieurs Gerrit van Tright and Loures de Sille, who are requested
to examine and revise parties accounts, and to reconcile parties if pos-
sible ; if not to render a report to the Worshipful Court on the next Court
day.
The Worship11 Court having Read the Petition & Commission of
William Smith Commander of the Vessel Lately arrived into this port,
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upon mature debate & Consideration thereupon they find that the Charge
& Command of the s? Vessel doth Solly belonge & appertayne to the s?
William Smith, who is to be accomptable for the same to the owners and
therefore doe order that the s? Vessel, shal not be ordered to sea, or any
other Wise disposed of but by the Lycence & Concent of the s? W? Smith.
Patrick hebron, Pit: v/s Jan de Nooreman, deft: The deft: i defaut.
July the 9^ 1667. Att a Court held at New York. Present Capt.
Thomas d'Laval, Mayf; Mr Tho: Willet, Mf O. Stevensen, Mr Jo Laur-
ence, Mr Corn Stenwick, Mr- Johannes d'Peystf, Aldrmen.
Uppon the Complaint of John Sharp atturny of Capt" Salisbury; it is
ordered that in Case the deft: Herry Breser doth not appeare the next
Court day for to answer the Complaint of the sd Sharp, that the s? Breser
shal pay the Costs of the suit.
Thomas Exton, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: The Pit: demands
payment off 400 g! Wampum accordinge to Bil bearinge date the 5* of
Fb? 1666. The deft: Confesses the debt. By the honnb.,e Court heard
both parties doe Condemne the deft to pay the s? 400 gl Wampum, be-
sides the Charges of Court.
John Garlant, pltf. v/s Raef Warner, deft. The defts. 2? default.
The W: Court having read and considered the a/c delivered to the
W Court by Sara Kierstede for Surgeons fees for the late Claes Jansen
Ruyter and Pietertie Jansen, demands to be preferred in the insolvent
estate of said Pietertie Jansen. Whereupon the W Court after question
being put decide, that said Kierstede shall be preferred in the said estate
for the sum of ten beavers and to come in concurrence with the general
creditors for the remaining 23 beavers.
At the Request of Johannes Verueile of Harlam Wee the Major and
Aldermen of New Yorke, his hono' The Governo' being present haue
Settled the ferrye there as followeth,
Itt is agreed hee shall have the fferry for ffiue yeares Provided hee
Keepe a Conuenient house and Lodging, for passengers att Harlam and
hee shall haue a small peice of Land on Bronckside, about an acre and a
place to build a house on, which hee must Cleare and not spoyle the
meadow, which Shall bee layd out by the Towne, which must bee a Morgan
of Land — and att the end of ffiue yeares Itt is to bee farmed out dureing
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the fiue yeares hee Shall pay nothing for itt, and in Case itt Shall bee Lett
to another the house shall bee Vallued as itt stands and hee must bee payd
for Itt Prouided hee may haue the proferrance of the hyring of itt att the
tyme Expired,
here followeth what hee Shall aske for Euery man passenger or horse
or Cattle,
ffor Euery passenger two pence Siluer or Six pence in wampom:
ffor Euery horse or Mare ten pence Siluer or thirty stiuers wampam:
ffor Euery oxe or Cow, that Shall bee brought into his fferry boate
Eight pence or twenty foure Stiuers, and Cattle under a yeare ould six
pence or Eighteene stiuers wampum. All Cattle that are Sworne ouer
pay but halfe price.
Hee is to take for dyett Euery man for his Meale Eight pence or
twenty foure Stiuers wampam, Euery man for his Lodging two pence a
man or six stiuers in wampam.
Euery man for his horse shall pay foure pence for his Nights hay or
grass or twelue Stiuers wampam Prouided the grass be in fence,
All men goeing or Comeing with a packett from the Gouernor of New
Yorke, or Comeing from the Gouernor of Connectecott Shall bee fferried
free.
Also in Regard the said Verveile must bee att the Charge of building
a house on each side of the fferry, the Gouernor hath freed him from
paying any Excise for what wine or beare hee Shall Retayle in his house
for one yeare after the date hereof. Dated att New Yorke This third day
of July 1667.
Tho. De Lauall, Mayor.
Laurens Silla appearing says, that Thomas Tailler most outrageously
assaulted him on Broadway and beat him, that the blood followed. He
demands, that such punishment may be inflicted on him, as the laws of
this Government permit.
Whereas Claes Van Elsland Serg* of this Court, uppon a spetial oc-
casion hath absented himselfe in attendinge the Court, Notwithstandinge
the honnb.le Mayor hath Ordered him to attend the Court, Therefore the
honnble Court by the spetial order of the Right Honnble Govern' doe by
these p'sents dismisse the s? Elslant from his said office.
On this day is Herry Nuton by the Spetial order of the Right honnb.le
1667] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 85
Govern- in the Roome of Claes van Elslant, Chosen & Sworne as
Marishal of this Court.
15 July. Issued forth a Warr' off Execution against Timotheus
Gabrie, towards the Satisfying of Certaine Judgement by allard anthony
obtained ags.' the sd Gabrie, in date the 18th of June Last past.
9. July. This day issued an order about driving carts and horses on
the City Pier and cutting firewood thereon, as more fully appears by the
Placard Book afores? date.
New Yorck July the 16* A° 1667. Att a Court held at New York.
Present Capt" Tho. d' Laual, Mayor ; M.r Thomas Willet, Mf Oloff
Stevensen, MT- Jo. Laurence, Ald'm; M- Allard Antony, Sheriff.
In the matter in question between Hendrick Spaniard, pltf., on the
one side, and Ryntie Pieters, deft., on the other, the Worsh1.1 Court
named as arbitrators Capt" Marten Kregier, Sieur Gelyn Verplank,
Nicolaes Verbraeck and Dirck Smith, who are hereby requested to hear
the question, which has arisen between the parties argued and to settle
the accounts and to deliver in the judgment and award on the items in
dispute on the next Court day to the W: Court.
Charles Morgen, pit: v/s Immetie Volckersen, deft. Ordered that
the Coppy of the Pit? declaration & the Bill shal be delivered to the deft:
to put hur answer to the same the next Court day.
Jan Keersen, pit: v/s Immetie Volckersen, deft: Ordered that
Coppy of the declaration & Bill to be delivered to the deft: to answer the
same the next Court day.
Sam: Spicer, pit: v/s Immetie Volckersen, deft: Ordered that the
Coppy of the pit: declarat? & Bill, shal be delivered to the deft: to answer
the same the next Court day.
Gelyn Verplanck appearing prosecutes an attachment made by him
on some goods of Andries Herpertsen, at present in Virginia, remaining
with him, demanding that the same be condemned for the payment of a
debt due him by the afores? Herpertsen. Whereupon the W: Court de-
cided and ordered, that before the merits be decided, the goods shall be
appraised by impartial persons, to which purpose the W: Court authorized
Sieurs Isaacq Bedloo, Stoffel Hooghlant and Hendrick Assueros, and
declare meanwhile the attachment valid.
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Tho: Exton, atturny of James Carr, Pit. v/s George Dopsen, deft:
The pit: declares that the deft: doth Refuse to deliver a Certaine pacel
of Cloathes, wch Capt" Carre Left in the hands of this deft : as a pledge for
a small debt wc.h the sd Carr owed to the deft: for dyet. The deft: profers
to restitute the Cloaths, provided the pit: payes him the 30s for 3 weeckes
dyet & Lodginge of the sd Carr. The Court haveing heard both parties
did order that the deft: should restitute the sd Cloaths to the Pit: provided
that the Pit: makes good to Mr John paine for the accompt of the deft:
the summe of 20. shill.
On the foregoing judgment pronounced on the 18 June A? 1667 be-
tween Ad" Weghman, pltf. v/s Jan Poppen, deft., the W. Court decide
that sd Weghman shall give security for the 27 shill?5 until Jan Poppen
shall prove under Sam! Chester's hand that he paid the 27 shillings for
sd Weghman. But in case aforesaid Weghman happen to die or not re-
turn in person here, the said Weghman shall be bound to pay the above
27 shill'gs.
Saertie Kierstede, pltf. v/s Ryntie Pietersen, deft. Pltf. demands a
certain sum from deft, for earthenware delivered. Deft, says, he paid
pltf's dec? husband 11 beavers. Pltf. says, her dec? husband spoke to
her of the debt shortly before his decease, that the same was not paid:
yet she refers the same to deft's oath, which deft, undertakes to swear.
The W: Court orders deft, to revive his memory on the subject and to
take the oath on the next Court day.
Nicolaes Backer, pltf. v/s Mde van Leeven, deft. Pltf. demands 4
beavers from deft, for rent, with costs. Deft, says, the debt is only 3
beavers and further, that pltf. is content, her husband should bring some
goods from Fatherland for it. He maintains, he must wait so long. The
W. Court having heard parties order, that in case her husband shall not
send said goods within 6 weeks from this date, she shall then have to pay
pltf. 3^ beavers, with costs.
Anthony de Milt, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf. produces the
award of arbitrators appointed by the W: Court on the 2nd inst. in the suit
between the abovenamed parties. Whereupon the W. Court decides,
that deft, shall prove by evidence at the next Court day (as he under-
takes to do) that the items in question are honestly due him by pltf., on
pain of judgment.
1667] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. S7
On complaint of Timotheus Gabrie the Sheriff is again directed,
pursuant to the W. Courts order of 2? July last to bring in his bill of costs
at the next Court day.
Abel Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Engel Pietersen, deft. Pltf. demands
12 gl. zewant of deft, for one pair of slippers. Deft, says, she did not
buy the slippers from pltf., but from pltfs. servant. The W: Court
having heard parties condemn deft, to pay the 12 gl. with costs.
Sheriff Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Thomas Tailer, deft. Pltf. as
Sheriff says, that deft, struck Laurens Silla on the 9* inst on 'Sheeren
Straet (Broadway) till the blood came: he demands 100 gl. fine and costs.
Deft, admits the same, but demands the benefit of the law of England.
The W : Court condemn deft, in the fine of ten groats, with costs.
Sheriff Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf. says,
he found an anker of rum at defts. house, which was smuggled ; where-
fore tis very apparent 'twas laid in to be tapped to Indians for the rum
was half mixed with water: he concludes for the confiscation of the rum
and the fine according to Placard. The W. Court having heard parties
condemn deft. ist in the confiscation of the anker of rum aforesaid:
further as great complaint is daily made to the General and this W:
Court, that deft, sells strong drink to the Indians contrary to the Gen-
eral's order, which may cause great mischief, Therefore the W: Mayors
Court do hereby forbid and interdict expressly s? Abr: Carpyn to har-
bour or receive any Indian or Indians in his house directly or indirectly,
under the penalty of departure from this City's district within 24 hours
after any Indian has been caught in his house from this date.
Jacob van Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Ordered
that deft, shall be furnished with copy of declaration to answer thereunto
at the next Court day.
The petition of Timotheus Gabrie being read and considered in
Court requesting in substance, that a delay of one year may be granted
him, pet-, for payment of a certain judgment obtained before this W:
Court by Mr. Allard Anthony dated 18 June last agst petit?" as attorney
of Sieur Dan! Gabrie provided he, petit?, shall mortgage and pledge to
said All? Anthony as much real estate as shall be necessary for paying the
judgm' It is apostilled as follows: — Whereas Mr All? Anthony has
already obtained execution of sd judgment, therefore no indulgence nor
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delay can be given to the petitioner without the abovenamed Allard An-
thony's express consent.
John Sharp Requestinge Judgement ag'st Herry Breser, for the
Charges in the Act' betwixt Capt" Salisbury and the s? Breser, it is
ordered that the accompts of Charges shal be brought into Court, the
next Court day.
Mr. Allard Anthony prosecuting an attachment made by him on the
monies of Abram Carpyn in the hands of Mayor d'Laual, the W Court
declares the attachment valid.
John Garland, pltf. v/s Tho. Exton, deft. Parties agreed.
Tho: Exton, Pk v/s Jo: Pattine & John Garland, defts. The P1.'
craues for a suspence till the next Court day wc.h by the Court is graunted.
The Sheriff Allard Antony, pltf. v/s Nathaniel Pieters, deft. The
deft. i' default.
23 July. A Warrant of Execution Issued forth against Jacob Vis
towards the Satisfying of the Judgement of Court, past betwixt Warn' Wes-
sels pit. and the s? Jacob Vis def, in date the 19th of June A? 1666.
Date destroyed. [3o'.h July. 1667.] Att a Mayors Court held at New
York] Present Capt Thomas Willet, Mayor; Capt Thomas de Lauall,
Mr Oloff Stevensen, M' John Laurence, Mf Johannes depeyster, M*
Isaacq Bedloo, Aldermen; Capt John Manning, Sheriff.
On this day is M' Johannes de peyster (he beinge absent uppon the
Last Election day) Sworne as Ald'man of this Citty New Yorck.
On this day is Henry Obe Sworne as Constable of this Citty for one
yeare, Commencing the 24th of the Instant Month.
Anthony de Milt, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf. demands
judgment according to demand dated 18^ ult? for the sum of fl. 181. 5
against the deft, with costs. The W. Court having heard parties condemn
the deft, to pay pltf. the said sum of fl. 181. 5 with the costs herein incurred.
Gelyn Verplancken, pltf. v/s Andries Herpertsen, at present in Vir-
ginia. Pltf. offering the W: Court the estimation of the goods of the
aforesaid Andries Herpertsen made by the Sieurs Isaacq Bedloo, Chris-
toff el Hooglant and Hendrick [Assueros] according to the order of the W:
Court dated 16* instant for the sum of twenty nine beavers, he requests
that the same may be condemned in deduction of a sum of fl. 782. 16. in
1667] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 89
tobacco, with costs thereon, due by the above named Andries Herpert-
sen, according to a/c, to the pltf. [The original Record is very much
defaced and worn away here.] The W. Court having read, examined
and considered the request of the pltf, and the a/c produced, condemn
said goods in deduction of said Ace' and order further, that pltf. shall
give sufficient security de restitue?ido for the period of 6 months, commenc-
ing this date, in case said Andries Herperts may meanwhile enter an
opposition thereunto and such were found to belong to him.
Nota Bene. The a/c and valuation of the arbitrators are filed in the
bundle of declarations.
Francois Rombouts and Gelyn Verplanck prosecuting an attachment
made by them on some goods in their hands belonging to ffrancis Young,
at present in Virginia, request, that the same may be condemned as part
payment of a debt due them by abovenamed Young. Whereupon the
W Court decrees, that the goods be appraised by impartial persons and to
this end the W Court authorized Sieurs Christoffel Hooghlant and Gerrit
van Tright. The arrest meanwhile is declared valid.
John Wolsencraft, Pit. v/s John Garland, def In an action off
debt. The Pltff. declaring that the Def' was Indebted to him according
to the Accompt the summe off fl. 991. The Court did order that the
Coppy of the Accompt should be delivered to the detf to give his Answer
to the same the Next Court day.
John Wolsencraft, Pltff. v/s John Garland, def< In an act? off
Assault and Battery. The Pit. desired a suspend with this action until
the next Court day, whereas his Wittnesses where Commanded in the ffort.
The honnble Court did Graunt the same.
Mde Van [Original Record worm-eaten and defaced] v/s . . .
deft. Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 42. 12. Deft, admits the debt, but
says payment ought not to be made, according to agreement, before at
the corn harvest. The W Court condemn deft, to give sufficient security
to pay said sum at the harvest or in default thereof pltf. is allowed to
retain defts. bill on Mr. Laval as a pledge until payment be made.
Joost Goderus, pltf. v/s Anna Menaet, deft. Pltf. complains of
being accused of theft etc. by deft, and demands reparation of character.
Deft, says, pltf. first called her a whore etc. Parties being heard by the
W Court, are order? to appear personally at next Court.
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Johannes de Wit requesting to be preferred in Abram Carpyn's bill
on Mr. Laval, It is ordered that Mr. Allard Anthony shall prosecute the
attachment issued out by him on s? bill, at the next Court day, on pain of
nonsuit.
Mf Sheriff Makeing Compl' that Josyn Verhaegen & Egbert Mynders
doe sel drincke by retail without a Licence. The Court did order that
the s? Parties should obtaine a Licence uppon Penalty to the discretion
of the Court.
The Court did order that Allard Anthony sh? be summoned to
appeare the next Court day.
Uppon [Petition?] of Teunis Cray, it is this [paper torn out] Videl-
liz' By these Presents is the bearer hereof Teunis Cray authorized and
appointed to be Publiq Measurer of all Apples & Unjons wch shall be
brought in all Barks, Sloops or other Vessels to this Port of New York.
The honnb.le Court haveinge seene & Examined the Courts Charges in
the case Late dependinge betweene Capt? Salsbury Executr of George
Joanes P1.' & Herry Breser Defendant they did order that the def' should
pay the sd Charges to Wit to the Clercq of the Court as appeares by ac-
compt SiU £0: 16 to John Sharp atturny of the Pit: as appeares by
accompt, Wamp: fl. 18.
Juriaen de Kuyper complains of the costs of Court between Andreu
Messengr and himself: he maintains, that the same is brought too high in
the a/c. The a/c of costs of Court being seen and examined by the W:
Court, in the case between Andreu Messengf, pltf., against Juriaen
d' Kuyper, deft., they approve the same and order deft, to pay it accord-
ing to judgment, on pain of execution.
This day it is ordered to send for the Constable and two of the Over-
seers of Haerlem.
Uppon the Petition of Abram Carpyn, Request? that this honnble
Court would be pleased for several Considerations in the s? petition
inserted to repeale the sentence of Court passed against him, the Last
Court day; It is ordered — The Court see no Cause for to Repeale their
said Sentence.
Jacob van Couwenhoven, Pit: v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft: The deft:
2. default.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolphertsen, Def? Deft: i: defaut.
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John Hawkins, Pl! v/s Pieter Taelman, def'
Johannes d'Wit, Pit. against Allard Anthony, def' Def' 2d default.
On this day Publisht, the Order uppon the Sa[bbath] bearinge date
the ... as appeares in the placcaet Boock.
On this day Publisht an order uppon the Selleing off Strong drinck
to the Indians, as appeares in the Placcaet boocke bearinge date the 30th
of this Instant.
August the 6th 1667. Att a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present Capt" Thomas Willet, mayor; Capt? Thomas de Lauall, M'. Oloff
Stevensen, Mr Jo. Laurence, M' Jo. d'Peyster, M.' Isaacq Bedlo,
Aid-men; CaptP Jo. Manningh, Sheriff.
Jacob van Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. fl. 57 zewan balance of an obligation. Deft, says, he
paid it on defts. order to Johannes de Wit, which pltf. denies. The W.
Court order said de Witt to bring s? fl. 57. zewant in consignment to
the City Hall, until further order from the Court.
Johannes d'Wit, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. Pltf. complains, he
cannot get from deft, the payment of what he, deft., received for his
pltf's a/c on execution from Mary Hoboocken. Deft, says, the same is
ready. The W: Court having heard parties condemn deft, to hand over
sd. payment to the pltf. on deducting the Sheriffs and Secretary's bills of
costs.
Francoys Rombouts and Gelyn Verplanck, pltfs. v/s ffrancis Young,
at present in Virginia. Pltf's demand from deft, the sum of fl. 1800
zewant according to obligation, dated 2? June 1666, and further handing
in the appraisement of the said Young's goods, made by Sieurs Christoffel
Hooghlant and Gerrit van Tright pursuant to the W. Courts order dated
30'!' July last, valued at the sum of fl. 922: 18, they request, that the same
may be condemned to the deduction and lessening of the aforesaid
obligation. The W. Court having heard pltfs. demand, examined and
seen said obligation condemn s? goods amounting to fl. 922: 18. to go to
the lessening of said obligation ; provided the pltfs. shall give sufficient
security de Restituendo for the term of six months commencing on the
date hereof, in case said ffrancis Younge should make any opposition
against it within said time, and such be found to belong to him.
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N. Bene. The valuation of arbitrators is filed in the bundle of
declarations.
John Wolsencraft, Pit. v/s John Garland, Deff In an Act? of debt.
It is Ordered that the Pit: shal proeve (iff he can) that the 112 gl or there
abouts wch he pretends from the deft: to be due unto him; are a Just debt,
that the next Court day, shal be graunted Judgem' ags' the deft:
Jo. Wolsencraft, Pit: v/s Jo. Garland, Deft: In an act" of Assault
& Battery. Ordered to suspend W* this Action till the next Court day.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: The deft: 2: default.
Sara Haukins, pit. v/s Pieter Taelman, Deft: It was aledged that
the Parties Where agreed.
It is this day ordered, that Mr. Allard Anthony and Secretary Bayard
shall present by the next Court day their claim regarding the attachment
made by them on Abram Carpyn's monies in Mr. Lavals hands.
It is this day ordered and notified to Mr. Allard Antony, that in case
the City's ladders as well at his as at Mr. van Ruyvens and Paulus Leen-
dersens bouweries now some years in use, be not returned within 10 days
from date, each of them shall be condemned to have a new ladder made
for behoof of the City.
On complaint of Mr John Laurens, that he has been, now for some
years at the expence of keeping up the fence on one side of Jacob Flod-
ders lot, lying next said Laurens' ; further requesting, that he may take
some stone now lying on s? Flodder's lot in payment, it is ordered, that
he count said stone and bring in the return thereof at the next Court day.
From the nomination of those of the Court of Harlam are chosen by
the W: Court as follow: —
Daniel Terneur, Depty Sherife ; Isaacq Vernelje, Joost Oblinus,
Johannes Verveelen, David d'Marest, Overseers ; Johannes Vernelje,
Constable.
August i3l.h A? 1667. At a Mayors Court held at New York. Present
Capt. Tho Willet, Mayor; Capt. Tho: d' Laval, W. Olof Stevensen, Mr Jo.
Laurence, W. Jo. d' Peyster, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen; M' John Man-
ning, Sheriff.
John Wolsencraft, Plt v/s John Garland, def! In an Act? of Assault
& Battery. The Pit: declares that this deft: on the 29^ day of July Last
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past, without any cause or occasion of provocation, did Violently fall
uppon the Pit: & struck him several blowes, as more a Large appeares by
his declaration. The Jury brought in their Verdict, & found for the pit:
that the deft: shall pay 12 gildrs Seawant to the Pit: & 6 gild" to the
Poore & Costs. Whereuppon the Court did order that Judgem! should
be entered accordingly.
Jo. Wolsencraft, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: In an act: of debt:
It is this day ordered, that the deft: shal bringe in proofe that the monny
in question is paid by Anthony Addison.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: In an act" of debt;
the deft: 3: default. The deft? Bayle to wit hendrick obe is this day
ordered to give Warning to the deft: to appeare the next Court day.
Uppon a Presentment of the Sheriff against W"? Shackerly for mis-
demeaner, that said Shackerly was seene in bed W* M- ... in the
house humphry Cley, Contrary [to] the Lawes of his majesty & to the
Scandal of this Goverm'. The Jury brought in their Verdict & found
for the deft: that the deft: W? Shackerly was falsly accused. Where-
uppon the Court did order that Judgement should be entred accordingly.
Mary Gosens, pltf. v/s Hendrick Spaniart, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 77 zewant balance of a/c, which deft, denies. Parties are
referred to Sieurs Jacob Kip and Hendrick Willemsen, baker and the
Court further orders that the pltf. shall detain defts. goods, until the ter-
mination of the case.
Johannes de Witt, pltf. v/s Jacob van Couwenhoven, deft. Pltf. sues
deft, according to a/c delivered. Deft, admits the same except only one
item of 91 gl. zewant, which he says he received for 5 elk hides and for
which he says, he is not credited. The W. Court orders (at pltfs. request)
a suspension of this case, until the return of pltfs. wife from Albany: and
further order the money of Warnaer Wessels in question to be brought in
consignment.
Symon Jansen Romeyn entering states, that the curators of the estate
of Pietertie Jans still refuse to let him have Egbert Benninghs goods or
the product thereof, as said Benninghs attorney, pursuant to the W.
Courts order dated 5. Feb. last, he requests further order of the Court
herein. The W. Court order the curators of Pietertie Jansen's estate to
shew cause on the next Court day, why they have not paid for Eghbert
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Benninghs goods to Symon Jansen Romeyn, s? Bennings attorney,
pursuant to the W. Courts order dated 5. Feb. last or in default thereof
the same are ordered to let the abovenamed Romeyn take the product
thereof; he giving security according to previous order.
The honb.le Ald'man Olof Stevensen Cortlant represents to the honb.le
Court, that a small house and lot, situate on the Broad- Way within this
City belonging to Hendrick Jansen de Ruyter * (who has departed from
here without leaving power of attorney or order thereon with any person)
which house and lot is in a ruinous condition to the great damage of the
surrounding neighbours; he further states, that P: d' Ruyter was in
arrears some money to the Deaconry of this City. The honb.Ie Court have
therefore, for the benefit of those, who have a right thereto, conferred the
administration of said little house and lot provisionally to the said
Deaconry until the right owner shall make his appearance, when the
Costs of repairs etc. must be reimbursed to them.
Septembr the nth A? 1667. At a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present Capt? Tho: de Laual, depty mayor; M' Oloff Stevensen, Mf
Johannes de Peyster, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, AldEmen; Capt" John Manning,
Sheriff.
John Wolsencraft, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: In an action of
debt: Anthony Addison appearing in Court declares that he heard of
M.r Garland that the pit: Wife had reseived from him 14 g! Wampum but
he hath not bene present uppon the delivery: The Parties Referred to
ffrancois Rombouts.
Jacob Vis, pltf. v/s Evert Pels, deft. Pltf. demands 2^ beavers.
Deft, denies the debt. Parties are referred to Sieurs Govert Loocquer-
mans and Dirck van Clyff.
Arent Isaacksen, pltf. v/s Jan Langestraat, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. 2 pieces of eight with costs. Deft, says, he paid 1 pc. of eight
to pltf's late wife dec? and says, that for the remaining pc. of eight,
he could have discharged it, when the debt was contracted, with 3 gl.
* Hendrick Jansen de Ruyter from Utrecht was a Cadet in the Company's service.
On the 20* of April 1649 he obtained a patent (not found) of a lot on the West side of
Broadway, apparently near Morris Street, running west 9 rods 4 feet to shore of the
Hudson river (now Greenwich Street). He subsequently mortgaged part of the property
and is supposed to have returned to Holland at the time of the Surrender in 1664. — O'C.
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zewant. The W. Court condemn deft, to pay pltf. the sum of 9 gl.
zewant and costs.
Egbert Meyndertsen, pltf. v/s Jacob Teunissen d'Looper (the
runner), deft. Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 29. 17 and costs. Deft,
admits the debt and requests some time. The W: Court condemn deft,
to pay pltf. said fl. 29. 17 in 3 weeks with costs.
George Canidal, pltf. v/s Jacob Engelen, deft. Deft, in default.
Capt" Morisen making Complaint to this Court that Cornelis Pluvier
baker of this place, hath now at two several times delivered a Parcel of
bread to this Complain! for the accompt of Mf Stenwick Wch bread was
soo farr from marchandable, that it was not fit for me to eat, and there-
fore wil bring a great blame uppon this place by of neighbr.s at Barbodos
& else where &c: Whereuppon the honnb!e Court did Condemne the s?
Cornelis Pluvier in a forfiture of 10 gildr.s Wampum, to the behoof of the
Sherif ; & doe Warne him not to bake for the future uppon forfiture of
the Trade of bakinge & further to pay the Costs of Court.
John Rider, Atturny of Abram Carpyn appearing in Court and de-
clared in the behalfe of the s? Carpyn, that he Confessed a Judgement by
Anthony de Milt baker of this Towne obtained ag" him before this
honnb.le Court, in date the 30th day of July Last past — to the summe of f.
286 Wampum & Costs of suit.
John Sharp, Pit: vs/ Pieter Wolferzen, deft: Both default.
Septb.r the 24th 1667. Att a Court held at New York. Present
Capt? Thomas d'Lauall, Depty Mayf; Mr Olof Stevensen, Mr Johannes
d'peyster, Mf Isaacq Bedlo; Mf John Manning, Sheriff.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: The deft: Default.
The pit: craves for Judgement for the summe of ^^ gild? Wampum, wc.h he
saith the deft: doth unjustly detaine from this pit: The deft? Bayle
Hendrick Obe, demandeth an acct: for what he demands the s? ^^ gl.
Ordered that the deft5 bayle should have a Coppy of the accompt, & that
the deft: shal bring in the next Court day his objections against the same,
if not, that Judgem' shal be given ag5.' him.
Jacob van Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Johannes de Witt, deft. Deft, in
default. Pltf. produces his a/c and complains, that deft, has hitherto
failed to bring in consignment the fl. 57 sewant in question pursuant to
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the W. Courts order dated . . . last. The W. Court order copy of
the a/c to be placed in the hands of parties to answer thereunto within 14
days time and further, that deft, bring in consignment within the space
of twice 24 hours the said fl. 57. under the penalty, that the same shall be
adjudged to the profit of the pltf. on the next Court day.
John Cooly, pit: v/s Capt" Hatshwell, deft: The pit: demands for
Worke done for the deft: the summe of fl. 28 Wampum. The deft:
Replyeth, that the Worke was not made fit for service. The Court did
order that the deft: should pay to the pit: 16 gild? Warivp: and to pay
each their Sheare of the Courts Charges.
Arian Cornelissen, pltf. v/s Arian Juersen, deft. Deft, in default.
Pltf. says he hired deft, as serv' for a month and now deft, refuses to
come to his service. The W. Court order the Marshal to bring deft, to
morrow before the Mayor to shew cause for refusal.
Abel Hardenbroock, pltf. v/s Pieter Stoutenburgh, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. 112 gl. zewant balance of an assignment of Verveelen,
which deft, accepted to pay. Deft, as curator of the estate of Rachel
Van Thienhoven says, that said Verveelen has forbidden the payment.
Ordered, that Johannes Verveelen appear on the next Court day.
Jan Smedes, pltf. v/s Pieter Jansen Steenhaelder (stone drawer),
deft. Pltf. complains that deft, accused him of stealing 3 barrels of pork
and demands reparation of character. Deft's wife appearing says and
proves by 2 witnesses, that her husband said, he had heard, that a father
and son had rolled 3 barrels of pork on the Broad Way and that it was
reported that 3 barrels were stolen from a boat. The W. Court order
pltf. to prove his statement.
John Wolsencraft, P? v/s John Garland, Deff.r In an Act!1 of debt.
The arbitraters by the Court apointed, delivering in their award, doe find
that the deft: is Indebted to the pit: 119. gild? Wampum. The Court
did order that Judgement should be entred accordingly; & that both
parties should pay their equal shaere to the Courts Charges.
George Carnidal, P1' v/s Jacob Engelen, def! Both parties default.
Jacob Vis, Pit. v/s Evert Pels, def
Ady. 25* Septb' The Mayor of the City of New York having, ac-
cording to the W: Courts Order of the 24* inst., further examined the
matter in question between Arian Cornelissen, pltf., against Arian
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Juersen, deft., and having seen the declarations of witnesses produced
by the pltf, does hereby order deft, forthwith to enter in the ptlf's service
and continue therein for the space of one month according to agreement,
made by deft, with pltf. Done New York. Ady as above. (Was under-
signed) By order of the same, N. Bayard Sec.
9 Octobr Issued forth a Warrant of Execution to the [Sheriff] against
the goods & Chattels of Abram [Carpyn] towards the Satisfying of a
Judgement his atturny Confessed in Court on the n* of Septb' last past,
to the behoofe of [Anthony] de Milt to the sumrae of fl. 286 Wampum &
the Costs of Suit amounting to the [summe] of fl. 30. for atturn? fees of
the pit: & deft: & for the Warr' of Execution to the Sec: fl. 4: 10:
Wampum & to make a true returne hereof in 8 dayes after this date.
October the x$^ 1667. Att a Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt. Thomas de Lauall, Depty Mayor; Mr Jo: Laurence, M' Jo de Pey-
ster, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt Jo: Manning, Sheriff.
George Canidal, pit: v/s Jacob Engelen, deft: the deft: 3? default:
he pit: demands from the deft: 125 gild? Wampum. The Court do Con-
demne the deft: to pay the sd 125 gr.s Wamp: in the space of 8 dayes,
except he can make it appeare the next Court day, that he doth not owe
the same, & do order that the arrest uppon the mare in the meane While
shal stand good.
Charles Morgen, pit: v/s Jacob Engelen, deft: The pit: declares
that the deft: is Indebted unto him the quantity of 220 good deel boards.
The defts. Bayle the honn"e Capt" de Lauall Confesses the debt, & profers
the payment thereof. The Court did order the payment of the s^ 220
boards to the pit: and the Charges of the suit.
Abel Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Pieter Stoutenburgh and Johannes
Verveelen, defts. Pltf. demands from deft. Stoutenburgh the sum of fl.
120. zewant balance of an assignment of Verveelen. Deft. Verveelen
produces his a/c against the deft, [sic] whereby sd. Verveelen only
debitted the pltf. fl. 36 zewant. The W: Court condemn the deft, to pay
the pltf. the aforesaid fl. 36. zeawant with the costs incurred herein, pro-
vided Peter Stoutenburgh shall make good and pay the aforesaid fl. 120
to deft. Verveelen.
Pieter Poulsen, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf. demands
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reparation of character, inasmuch as the deft, has had his house searched
on suspicion of theft. Deft, says, he knows nought of the pltf. but what
is good and virtuous. The W. Court order pltf. to be satisfied with that.
Assur Levy, pltf. v/s William Huycken, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 87. zewant balance of rent with costs. Deft, admits the debt
and requests w delay. The W: Court condemn deft, to pay the fl. 87
demanded within the space of ^. with costs.
Jacob Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Johannes de Wit, deft. Both parties
in default.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. Deft, in default.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Fredrick Gysbersen van den Bergh, deft.
Pltf. demands, that the action be suspended to the next Court day as his
witnesses are absent. The request was granted by the W. Court.
This day 21. Octob- a letter is sent by order of the honb!e Dep'ty
Mayor to Jeremias van Renselaer informing him, in substance that Uncle
Dirck has attached here a certain yacht, sold by one Jacob Flodder to
Jer: V Renselaer and by said Renselaer to Claes Lock and Davit Schuy-
ler; because the abovenamed Dirck (as he alleges) has not been paid in
full for the building of said yacht, but that a balance of fl. 46. is still due
him in beavers; which he is required to take care to have paid or to send
attornies to defend the said action, inasmuch as ss. Renselaer has obliged
himself to the aforesaid Schuyler and Lock to free said yacht from all
claims.
2 2d Octob' Graunted an Execution ag" the goods and chattels of
Jacob Engelen towards the satisfying of Certaine Judgement by George
Canidal obtained against the sd. Jacob Engelen bearinge date the 15* of
this Ins'.
Ye. 22* of Octob' 1667. Att a Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt. Tho: Willet, Mayor; Capt Tho d'Laual, depty Mayor; M' O
Stevensen, M' J. Laurence, M. J. d'Peyster, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Ald'men.
Warnaer Wessels, P1' v/s fredrick Gysberts, def' Ordered that the
Next Court day a Jury shal be Empannelled to Trye this Case.
Warnaer Wessels, P1? v/s Allard Anthony, de£ The Def 2d default.
Willem Abramsen, Fu. v/s Stoffel van Laer, def? The def' 1 default.
Dirck van Clyff, P1- v/s Allard Anthony, def* The detf 1. default.
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Mary Goosens, P1' ag'st Abram Carpyn, def' Both default.
Uncle Dirck, pit., ag'st Claes Lock, def' Both in default.
Capt. Manninge, Sheriff, Pit. v/s George Canidal, def? The pltff.
complains that Def- Contrary to the Lawes hath broken open the doore
of Lysbeth Tyssen & threatened to Burne her house etc. The def'
denyeth the same. Ordered by the Court that the Pit. should proeve his
declaration the next Court day.
Assur Levy, Pit. v/s Willem Huycken, def? Both parties default.
The Overseers of Roads and Fences, pltfs. v/s The Carters of this
City, defts. Pltfs by virtue of their instruction conclude, that the
carters of this City, being 10 in number, having been warned by the
Overseers, shall each be condemned in a fine of six guilders zeawant for
the loss of one days time in repairing the highway about the Fresh Water.
Defts. maintain, that they are not included in the instruction. The W:
Court having heard parties decide, that the defts. are not included in said
instruction, but only the householders and planters on this and the other
side of the Fresh Water; but if hereafter in any just necessary work in
the making of new or repairing of old roads the cartmen may be neces-
sary, they at the request of the Overseers to the Mayor shall be ordered
thereto by the Mayor. As regards the costs, being 15 gl. for the Mare-
chal and 18 gl. for the Sheriff and Secretarys fees the W: Court under-
takes to pay them.
A° 1667. Octott the 29th. Att a Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt. Tho: Willet, Mayor; M1. Tho: d'Lauall, M^ O. Stevensen, W. Jo
Laurence, M' Jo. de Peyster, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. The W. Court
having heard the question regarding the matter of a/c. arising between
the pltf. and deft, refer parties herein to Sieurs Johannes Verbrugge and
Jeronimus Ebbingh, who are requested to examine and look into the a/c
in the presence of Alderman Isaacq Bedloo and to render a report of
their proceedings to the Court within the space of 14 days.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Fredrick Gysbertsen van den Bergh, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft, the interest of a mortgage, which Mr. Cortlant
has on a house and lot, sold heretofore by the pltf. to the deft., as the
deft, is to the present time in default of paying for the said house on the
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day due. Deft, answers in scriptis and says, he has paid the greater part
and the balance is always ready, but he never could obtain a deed from
the pltf. notwithstanding he repeatedly asked it. The jury brought their
verdict in ag'st the pltf. and gave for decision, that the deft. Fredrick
Gysbers!1 is not bound to pay interest on the money. Whereupon the
Court order, that judgement shall be entered according to the aforesd ver-
dict and condemn the pltf. in the costs of Court.
JURY.
Tho: Hall, forem"; Dirck van Clyff, Patrick Hayes, Gerrit van Tright,
Isaacq Greveraet, Timotheus Gabrie, Hendrick Kip, John Cooly, John
Garland, Hendk Coustrie, Thomas Tailer, Hendk Obe.
Seletie Jochemsen and Pieter Fredricx declare on the requisition of
Lysbeth Tyssen, that George Canidal threatened to burn said Lysbeth's
house and that he broke in her door, etz.
Uppon the Complaint of Lysbet Tyssen, & the Testimony of hur
Neighbours, against George Canidal Tennant to the sd Tyssen, the Court
did order that the s? Canidal shal within the space of 14 dayes Satisfy the
sd Tyssen for one halfe Yeares Rent of hur house, & to depart & Remove
out of the sd house within the sd Time.
Tho: Tayler, pit: v/s ffrigift Throgmorton, deft: In an act. of debt:
The deft: 1: default.
Capt" John Manninge, pit: v/s Anna Koex, deft: The pit: declares
that the deft: hath sold strong Licq" to an Indian uppon Sabbath day
Last, & proeves it by the Testimony of one Indian as appears by the Ex-
amination of the s? Indian, bearing date the 28t.h of this instant month —
and Therefore Concludes that the deft: ought to be Condemned in a
penalty off five pounds Sterl? accordinge to Law. Uppon hearinge of
both Parties the Court did Condemne the sd Anna Koex for selling of
drink to the sd Indian, in a penalty of Eighty gildr.3 Wampum besides the
Charges of this Suit.
Willem Abramsen, Pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft. The Pu declares
to be agreed.
Robbert Halls, Pit. v/s Arent Eversen Molenaer [miller], def' In
an act" of debt, the def? 1 defaut.
Hend* Coustrie, pltf. v/s Robbert Storie and Jonas Bartelsen, defts.
Pltf. demands, that an attachment, made by him on the goods and effects
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of Robbert Storie in the hands of Jonas Bartelsen be declared valid for
the sum of 57 gl. in beavers and 286 lbs. of sugar due to him, the pltf.,
by the s? Storie as p^ a/c. The Worshippf" Court granted the request.
Hendrick Obe, Collector of the Excise, entering and delivering in a
list of debtors to the s? excise also complaining, that he cannot get any
money from them; the said debtors, namely Mettie Wessels, Fredrick
Gysbersen, Patrick Hayes, Egbert Myndersen, Onfrie Cley and Evert
Pels, were ordered and commanded by the W. Court to settle with, satisfy
and pay the aforesaid Collector within the time of 14 days, on pain of
immediate execution.
Ordered that M' Allard Anthony be summoned on complaint of
Teunis Craey.
In the afternoon the following persons were sent for to Court and
asked why they had not paid their quota to the Ministers' salaries.
They answer as follows:
Timoth Gabrie promises to satisfy the Preachers.
Tomas Laurensen promises to pay.
Hendrick Willemsen, baker, idem.
Jan Vrees: If he be forced, he must pay, otherwise cannot.
Fredrick Arensen; will not pay more than one year.
Lammert Mol, says he cannot pay any more.
November the 19* 1667. Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorck.
Prsent Mr Oloff Stevensen, Depty Mayor; Mr Jo: Laurence, Mr Johannes
de Peystr, Mr Isaacq Bedlo; Capt" Jo. Manninge, Sheriff.
Hanna Ackleton & Elisabeth Juwel beinge summoned in Court to
give Reason Whey they without Licence of the Govern^ & this Court,
Contrary to the Lawes of this Governm' Are come to dwele within this
Towne. Hanna Ackleton Replyed that she uppon hur first comming,
hath obtained Licence from the Honn.ble Mr de Laval; but hath nothing
to showe for the same. Elisabeth Juwele Replyed that she did not know
of any such order. The honnb!e Court did order that the s? persons should
depart out of this place in 8 days time uppon penalty of 5 lbs Sterl? &
Corporal punishment.
Johannes de Witt, pltf. v/s Jacob van Couwenhoven, deft. Parties
producing their a/cs on both sides, it is ordered by the W: Court, that
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the matter in question arising from an a/c shall be referred at the next
Court day to a jury. What relates to the fl. 57 zewant in question brought
in consignment by the pltf., pursuant to the W: Court's order, they order,
that the same shall be lifted by deft, in part payment of what Warnaer
Wessels owes the deft. Whereas Sieurs Johannes de Wit and Jacob van
Couwenhoven in pleading their cause before the W: Mayor's Court have
contrary to order made therein, abused each other, the worshipp1.1 Court
do therefore condemn each of them in a fine of 6 gl. zeawant, for the
behoof of the Poor.
Jan Vigne and Pieter Stoutenburgh, pltfs. v/s Pieter Laurensen's
wife, deft. Deft, in default.
Thomas Hall and Pieter Stoutenburgh, pltfs. v/s Jochem Schoyster,
deft. Pltfs., as curators to the estate of Kleyn Klaessen, demand from
deft. 150 gl. zewant with interest due. Deft, admits the debt, but de-
mands -^7 delay. The Worshipp1.1 Court condemn the deft, to pay the
pltfs. the demanded sum within one month from the date hereof with
costs.
Lysbet Tyssen, pltf. v/s George Canidal, deft. Pltf. complains, that
deft, refuses to fulfill the order of the Court dated . . . The W.
Court orders the deft, to obey and perform the said order, on pain of
execution.
Uppon the Compl' of Richard hamer, againste Sara Kierstede it is
ordered that the s? Sara shal deliver a good Raser to the s? hamer or satis-
faction for the same.
CaptP Jo: Manninge, Sherif, Ptl: v/s Balthazf de haert, deft: The
pit: Represents to the Court that the deft: hath brooke the Peace, in
ffightinge with Jacob d'Looper in the presence of 2 of the AldEmen of
this Towne. The deft: denyes that he hath brooken the peace. It is
ordered that the Pit: shal proeve his representment.
Thomas Tayler, Pit: v/s ffrigift throgmorten, deft: the deft: defaut.
ffredrik Gysbersen, Pit: against Warnaer Wessels, deft: the deft:
1. default.
Dirck Van Cleeff, Pit: against Jacob Van Couwenhoven, deft: Par-
ties agreed.
Anthony d'Milt, Pit: against Lodewyk post, deft: the deft: 1 de-
fault.
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Michiel Tadens, Pit: against Lodewyck post, deft: the deft: i
default.
ffrancis Cherry, pit: v/s Abel hardenbroeck, deft, the deft, i defaut.
Robbert Conne, Pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: The deft: i defaut.
Att a May" Court held at New Yorck. Present M' O Stevensen,
Depty Mayor; M' Jo. Laurence, M' Jo. d'Peyster, M' Isaacq Bedloo,
Ald'Men.
On this day have the honnb!e Court made Choize off the following
persons to be Kerckmasters or Churchwardens for one Whole Yeare com-
mencing from the date hereof to Witt M' Jeronimus Ebbing & M.
Cornelis Van Ruyven.
N. B. The forme of the Election is to be found in date the 13* of
June A° 1666.
Paulus Leendersen appearing requests to receive his pay from the
City as well soldiers service money for 40 weeks, as the 1000 fl. advanced
to the City.
Decemb' the 3? 1667. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
Present M- Oloff Stevensen Cortlant, Depty Mayor; M' Jo: Laurence,
M* Jo de Peyster, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldermen; Capt Jo: Manninge,
Sheriff.
Johannes de Witt, pltf. v/s Jacob van Couwenhoven, deft. Pltf.
demands from deft. fl. 73. o^ in zewant as per ace' Deft, producing an
offset a/c says, that an item of fl. 91. seawant is unjustly debited by pltf.
to deft., that therefore there is due him, deft., by the pltf. by balance the
sum of fl. 17. 13. 8 sewant. The jury bro' in their verdict in favor of
deft, and gave as award, that pltf. still owes deft, the sum of fl. 17. 13. 8
and condemn pltf. in the costs. The W: Court confirm the aforesaid
verdict and order payment thereof.
JURY.
Timothy Gabrie, Isaacq Greveraat, Reynout Reynoutsen, Jacob
Lysseler, hendrick Willemsen, Daniel de hondecoutre, Willem Bogardus,
Dirck van Clyff, hendrick Coustrie, Stoffel hooglant, Gerrit van Tright.
Fredrick Gysbersen vandeBergh, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft.
Whereas deft, has failed hitherto to fulfil the judgment of the Court
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dated 2Q'.h Octb- last, pltf. requests the W: Court to be pleased to order
the deft, to give proper deed to pltf. of the house and lot, sold by deft.
to pltf., standing in the Winckel Straet {Market St.) * and to deliver the
same free and unencumbered and further, that the W: Court be pleased
to authorize some persons to take up and balance parties a/cs. Deft, re-
quests in like manner, that some persons be nominated for that purpose.
On request of parties the W: Court nominates and elects Sieurs Jeronimus
Ebbingh and Gerrit van Trigt, who are requested and authorized to
examine and revise (in presence of the W: Alderman 1VP Isaacq Bedloo)
the a/cs of parties still in dispute and if possible to settle them and
reconcile parties; if not, to report to the Court.
ffrancis Cherry, pit: v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft: the pit: de-
mands for Worke done by the deft: fl. 21. the deft: declares that he
hath paid him al his due & the last payment was made for \ fat of bier to
Kip by the Pltf order, the Court did order that the deft: should pay
the pit: what he owed unto him, abatinge soo much he paid to him & to
his order and ordered that the pit: should pay the Charges of Court.
Pieter Stoutenburgh and Jan Vinge, pltfs. v/s Pieter Lourensen's
wife, deft. Whereas it is a case of her husband's debt, the Court orders
the pltf. to cite the husband for it.
Willem Martensen Moer, pltf. v/s Evert Luycassen, deft. Pltf. de-
livering in his a/c demands payment. Deft, says, he has an offset a/c.
Ordered, that deft, shall bring in his a/c by next Court day.
Patrik hayes, pit: v/s Thomas Tayler, def' the def' 1 defaut. The
pit: delivers ouer his declaration, & Requests that the attachm' uppon
the defend15 effects in the hands of ffrigift Throgmorten shal stand good.
The Court doe order that the s^ attachm' shal stand good.
Jacob, van Couwenhoven, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf.
demands balance of an obligation with costs. Deft, says, he has paid.
The obligation and a/c being seen, the W: Court order deft, to pay balc.e
of obligation and costs.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Pieter Roelofs, deft. Pltf. demands fl. 51:
16. zeawant and payment thereof with 200 p's firewood, which deft.
* Wessels had sold to van den Bergh the house and lot in question on the East side
of Whitehall Str., running back about 52 feet to what was then called Winkel Str., now
closed. — Valentine, Manual, 1865, p. 667.
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promised to deliver to him on payment. Deft, admits the debt. The
W: Court condemn deft, to satisfy and pay pltf. with costs.
Thomas Berryman, pit: v/s Immetie Volchersen, deft: Uppon
hearinge of both parties, Thomas de Karman promised to deliver unto
the def' 500 p* of wood, provided they were made good unto him againe
in Next Springe; or as soone as the def? scow shall be Capable to fetsh
the same from after Coll.
Michiel Tades, pit: against Lodewyck post, deft: the deft: 2. de-
fault.
Mary Gosens, pit: against Abram Carpyn, deft: the deft 2. default.
Thomas Tiddeman, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft: 1
defaut.
Allard Anthony, pit: v/s John Cockril, deft: both parties defaut.
Raeff huddison, pit: v/s Burger Joris, deft: the deft 1. defaut.
Robbert bennes, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft: 2. defaut.
On this day the 13th Dec' Capt" Jo: Manninge beinge sent to the
Gov' to enquire his honn* pleasure about the payinge of the Weekly
assesm-, Replyes, that his honn* pleasure that the Towne shal pay their
erreires & one month longer w0?1 amounts to about fl. 1940 Wampum.
Decemb' the 17th 1667. Att a Court held at New Yorck. Present
M' Oloff Stevensen, dep'? Mayor; M1- John Laurence, M' Jo. depeyster,
AldEmen; M' Jo. Manning, Sheriff.
In answer to a Petition of the Karre men of this Citty, Requestinge
that they might be set at Liberty to Ride in their Karts in the streets,
promisinge that if any accident should happen, that they would suffer any
punishment What the Gove.r & the Court shall think ffitt. Whereuppon the
Gov: & this Court Replyes. The Gov^ & the Mayors doe graunt the
petition" their Request Uppon Conditions following, that they shal not
ride hard alonge the Streets; & in case they doe hurt or Lame any person
in soo Riding, that their horse & Kart shall be forfeited, and iff it should
happen that any person should be Kild in soo Riding, that the Life of
that Karman shal be und' the lapse of the Lawe, and further that they
shal be bound to Keep in Repaire the streets & highways Within this
Citty.
Uppon Complaint of Tho: Berriman ag5.1 Evert Luycassen it is
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ordered that the sd. Evert shal With all speed fetsh the wood of the s* Ber-
riman & that the s? Berriman shal goe alonge with him.
Warnaer Wessels appearing requests revision in the case between him
and Jacob van Couwenhoven, as de Wit not he must pay the costs of
Court. The W: Court persist in their previous judgment and in case
said Wessels has any claim against de Witt, he may institute his act?
against him.
Mark Dal, pit: v/s Egbert Myndersen, deft: Uppon hearinge of
both parties the Court doe order that the deft: shal pay to pit: for dam-
age in takinge away the pit- Kanoe Without his Consent 6 gild? & Return
the s? Kanoe at the place Where he did find the same.
Jacob Teunissen Quicq appearing is informed, that his cause will not
come on before the next Court day, as the W. Court is not at present
complete; meanwhile he is ordered to comport himself so that he be not
complained of.
This day an order is published regarding the payment of the weekly
assessment for the soldiers, as more fully appears by the Placcaet
Register.
By order of the Court issued forth an order to the Marshal, to make
a demand from all persons wc.h are Indebted to the Weeckly assessment,
that they pay their Erreizes uppon penalty in the Law sett forth.
The W: Court having on complaint of Wolfert Webbers wife, ex-
amined and reviewed the bill of costs brought in by the late Sherriff Mr.
Antony against said Webber, the W: Court decree and order as follows
For judgment money fl. 1. 16.
For fees 5 percent on the exection of 350 gl. is.. . 17.10.
For the bailbond 3
fl. 22.6
January the 14* 166$. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
Present Capt Thomas de Lavall, Depty May?; M1. O Stevensen, M? Jo
Laurence, Mf Jo de Peyster, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldermen; Capt. Jo
Manninge, Sheriff.
This Court by the Right honnb.le Govern? order, haveinge taken into
Examination the account of Courts Charges, made by the Late Sheriff
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Mr Allard Anthony against Timothy Gabrie ; Itt is ordered that the
s? Allard Anthony should be allowed Videllez'
for Servinge the Execution fl. 176.
for attendinge 18
for Schaefbanck 7-xo
for Charges to New Towne 10
for Charges in fetshinge the Neger 16.14
for Inventornige 9-
the Last Execution to Schaefbanck 7.10
to himself e 18
fl. 262.14
Uncle Dirck, pltf. v/s Claes Luck, deft. Both in default. The
Secretary Bayard states, that he had received 2 declarations regarding the
question of Uncle Dirck from Mr. Renselaer, which being read it is
ordered by the W: Court to summon the pltf. by the next Court day.
Willem Martensen Moer, pltf. v/s Evert Luycassen, deft. Deft, and
pltf. both in default.
Patrick Hayes, pit v/s Thomas Tayler, Deft: the deft: 2: defaut.
Mary Gosens, pit: v/s Abram Carpyn, Deft: the deft: 3: defaut.
It is ordered that the deft: shal be sumond to appeare the next Court, if
not that Judgemt shal be graunted.
Thomas Tiddeman, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft:
2? defaut. Ordered that the deft: shal be summond to appeare the next
Court day.
John Garland, Pit. v/s William Abramsen, deft: The pit: demands
from this deft: f. 720 Seawant pay as appeares by his declaration. The
deft: ownes the Receipt of the s? goods to s? summe But declares that the
pit: owes hur more then the s? debt comes to as apeares by accompt.
W? Abramsen, pit: v/s John Garland, deft: The p1.' demands from
this def- by ballance of accompt the summe of fl. 92 Wampum. The
Deft desires a Coppy of the Accompt: Ordered that a Coppy should be
made for the Deft
George Canidal, Pi' v/s Mauke Lyntie, Def' Def- 1. defaut.
Mettie Wessels, Pi* v/s W™ Wells, Deft the deft & the Pi* both
defaut.
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Mettie Wessels, P'.1 v/s Tho: Wooden, def' Both Parties de£
Paulus Cornelissen, pltf. v/s Thomas Lourens, baker, deft. Pltf.
complains that he and the wife of Lourens Duyts, now deceased, brought
here last Monday to New Yorck 50 schepels of wheat, wc.h he, pltf., says,
were received from the aforesaid Lourens for wages; which wheat was
taken by the deft, from the canoe against pltf's will and consent and
carried to defts. house. He demands an order for the restitution thereof.
Deft, answering says, that he had sent up his bags to said Lourens to
bring corn in them, as said Lourens had sold him 100 schpl.es of wheat,
which bags with 50 skepels wheat were bro' in last Monday by said
Lourens' wife, and she told deft, that it was his grain and to bring a cart
to remove it. The widow of said Laurens Duyts being sent for to Court
declares, that her husband owed the pltf. Paulus Cornelissen for wages fl.
380, which sum should be paid by deft, to the pltf. according to her late
husband's order, in zeawant, when the wheat should be delivered to the
deft. Segismundus Luycas declares to have heard from Lourens Duyts,
that he owed Poul Cornelissen money, but not the amount. The W:
Court order the grain to remain attached until further order of the Court
and that deft, shall not alienate any of it.
Nicolaes Bayard, pltf. v/s Jan Smedes, deft. Deft, in default.
fredrick Gysbersen, pit: v/s John Garland, deft: the pit: demans
by ballance of accomp' the summe of f. 487. Wampum. It is ordered
that the deft: shal bringe hur answer to the s? accompt, the next Court
day.
Michel Tadens, pltf. v/s Pieter Jansen and Otto Gerrits, defts.
Deft. Otto in default. Pltf. says, that he sold to defts. a hhd of tobacco
for 2 ankers of rum, whereof he received only one anker: he therefore
demands another anker. Deft. Pieter Jans acknowledges the trade, but
says he sold his anker. The W: Court order deft. Otto Gerrits to be
summoned by order of the Court for the next Court day.
Andries Andriesen, pltf. v/s Jan Spiegelaer, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. 100 gl. zewant being balance of the purchase money of the
scow. Deft, admits the debt, but requests some delay. The W. Court
condemn deft, to pay pltf. the 100 gl. demanded within the space of ^
with costs.
Patrik hayes, pit: v/s Sam Smith, Deft: The pit: attached some
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goods in the hands of hendrick obe wc.h goods by the def' besides the
rest of his Comp? Where taken & brought to this port; But Whereas the
s? goods are not as yet proclaimed to be a Lawful prize, therefore the s?
Attachment is to be void.
Bartolomeus van der Schel, pltf. and arrestant, ag'st Gerrit van
Campen, arrested and deft. Both parties in default.
Nicolaes de Meyer, pltf. v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft. Both in de-
faut.
Jan Garland, pltf. v/s Titus Sigus, deft. The deft, in default.
Nicolaes d' Meyer, pltf. and arrestant, agst Hendrick van de Water,
arrested and deft. Deft, in defaut.
Whereas experience shews, that notwithstanding the orders, this W:
Court has caused to be published and Made Known, regarding the pay of
the soldiers, divers persons, tho' not absolutely refusing, postpone the
payment from time to time: It is therefore ordered by this W: Court, that
the Constable and Marshall of this City shall execute the abovementioned
orders and seize from all persons, who are still in arrears to said fund so
much in goods and effects, as shall be deemed necessary for the payment
of said arrears, as more fully appears by the order furnished them in the
Book of Ordinances and Placards.
This day Issued forth a Warrant of Execut" ag'st Warnaer wessels
towards the Satisfying of Certaine Judgement & Courts Charges by Jacob
Wolfersen obtained against him bearing date the 3? Xfr last past.
January the 21s.' i66|. Att a Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt Tho: de Lauall, Depty Mayor; Mf Oloff Stevensen, Mr Jo: Laur-
ence, M.1. Johan de Peyster, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt Jo:
Manninge, Sheriff.
Patrick Hayes, Pit: v/s Thomas Tayler, deft: The pit: declares
that the deft: is in his debt .the summe of 255 g1? 2 Stiv for Wc.h this pit:
made an attachment uppon the monns of the deft: now in his hands of
ffrigist Throgmorten prayeinge this Court to Condemne the s? attached
mony, towards the satisfying of the s? debt. The deft: desires that the
debt shal be proeved. The honn Court orde.d that the Coppy of the acct:
should be delivered to the def'
Patrick hayes, Pit: v/s Tho: Tailer, deft: The pit: by his declara-
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tion & account declares that the deft: is Indebted to this pit: the summe
of fl. 255: 2: praying" this Court to order the payment thereof W* Costs
of suit. The Deft: desires that the pit: shal proeve his declaration &
account. This honnb.Ie Court haveinge heard the debatts & Examined
the s? account did order that in Case the parties did not agree before the
next Court day that a Jury should be Impannelled to goe uppon this
action.
Uncle Dirck, ship carpenter, pltf. v/s Claes Luck, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. 5! beavers balance due him, pltf., according to obliga-
tion of Jacob Flodder for carpenters wages on the yacht now belonging
to deft., requesting, that the attachment issued by him, pltf., against said
bark shall stand good, until said debt shall be paid. Deft, says, that he
had bought said yacht in company with Davit Schuyler from Mr. Jere-
mias Renselaer and produces two declarations made by Jacob Flodder
and Jan Cornelissen before the Court of Albany, intimating that the pltf.
is paid in full for the building of said yacht. Parties being heard by the
W. Court and the papers produced being examined, they find the debt
proved and declare the attachment valid, until s? debt shall be paid to
the pltf., with costs.
Mary Goosens, pltf. v/s Abram Carpyn, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft, the sum of fl. 22: 5 as per account, with costs. The defts. wife ap-
pearing produces an offset ace' The W: Court having heard parties
condemn the deft, to pay said fl. 22. 5 to the pltf. with costs, permitting
the deft, to institute his action against the pltf. on the said offset ace'
George Canidal, Pit: v/s Manke Lyntie, deft. The deft' 2? defaut.
It is ordered that the deft: shal be summond & in Case she wil not
appeare the next Court day, that the arrested goods shal be sold &
ye mony brougt in C-
Paulus Cornelissen, pltf. v/s Thomas Lourens, deft. The W: Court
having heard parties and examined the produced declarations, order that
the 50 skepels of wheat in question of the dec*? Lourens Duyts, now in the
hands of Thomas Lourens, deft., shall be delivered, the one half to the
pltf. and the other half to the deft., in part paiment of what is due them
from the estate of s? Lourens Duyts; and further that the costs incurred
herein shall be settled by the pltf. and deft.
Robbert Bens, Pit: v/s Gerrit Trauser, deft: The pit: beinge
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atturny of Jo: Smith, demands from this deft: for Worke done for this
s
deft: to the summe jQi: 6: 8: & costs of suit. The deft: Replyes that
the s? John Smith hath not performed his Coven- w'?1 this defts daughter,
Whoe served him one yeare. This Court did order the deft: to pay the
s? debt within the space of 14 dayes w* Costs of suit.
166$ — 22 Feby. Execution Graunted.
Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Alderm", pltf. v/s Jan Langestraat, deft. Pltf.
demands from the deft. 27^ skepls of winter wheat as per a/c. Deft.
admits having received the goods, but says, that he did not promise any
wheat, and that his, defts., wife agreed with the pltfs. wife to pay part of
the debt in butter; and finally says, pltf. also owes him some zeawant as
per a/c, which he demands to have. Pltf. says, that the zeawant, which
he owes deft, shall be paid. The W: Court having heard parties' argu-
ments, order deft, to pay pltf. within 14 days 18 schepels of wheat in
specie and the remaining 9J in the spring with butter, and further that
the pltf. shall count out the zeawant due to the deft.
John Garland, Pit: v/s W™ Abramzen, deft: The pit: defaut.
W? Abramzen, pit: v/s Jo: Garland, deft: The deft: 2? defaut.
fredrick Gysbersen, pit: v/s John Garland, deft: The deft, the deft
{sic) 2 defaut.
Michiel Tades, pit: v/s Pieter Jansen Schol & Otto Gerrits, deft.
The deft. 2? defaut.
Mettie Wessells, pit: v/s John Garland, Deft: The deft, the 1. de-
faut.
Mr. Balthazar de Haert appearing requests, the judgments pronounced
by the W: Court on date 18 Xbf A? 1666 and 8 Jan?' A? i66f against
Huygh Barentsen may be put in execution. The request is granted.
Whereas the time is expired of the outgoing Inspectors of white and
brown bread at the bakers within this City, and it becomes necessary,
that new ones be elected in the place of the outgoing, Therefore We the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of New Yorck elect for the ensuing
year Sieur Christoffel Hooghlant and Francois Rombouts, who are hereby
authorized to visit as often, as they shall consider needful all the bakers
within this City in presence of the Sheriff and to enquire, if the bread be
of proper weight and quality, according to the Ordinance herein enacted
or to be enacted. Done in N. Yorck. Adv as above.
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On this day, Issued forth a Warrant of Execut" to the Sheriff of
New York, to seize uppon the Person & goods of huygh Barentsen,
towards the satisfaction of the sentence of Court, obtained against him
Balth: de haert bearinge date the 18 Decb.r & 8 Jan?' i66f
Janu? the 28th A? i66£. At a Mayo? Court held at N. Yorck.
Present Capt" Tho: de Lavall, depty Mayor; Mr O Stevensen, Mr Jo:
Laurence, Mr Jo: depeyster, AldEmen; Capt" Jo: Manninge, Sheriff.
Patrick hayes, Pit: v/s Thomas Tailer, deft. In an act. of debt.
The Pit: declares that the deft: is Indebted to this pit: for several goods
as appeares by accompt the summe of fl. 94: 2. Wampum, and Verifyed
his accompt by oath & humbly Craves for Judgement With Cost of Suit:
The Jury brought in their Verdict & found for the Plantive, W* Cost of
Court. The Worshipp1.1 Court did order thai Judgement should be entred
accordingly, & ordered that the deft: should make payment accordinge
to the sd Verdict Wth Cost of Court.
JURIES.
Tho: hall, Forem:; Christoffel hooglant, W™ derval, Pieter Winster,
derck Van Clyff, Gerrit Van tright, Wal raven Claerhout, Isaacq greverate,
alexander Watts, Michiel Tades, Laurens Silla.
John Garland, Pit: v/s W? Abramsen, deft. It is ordered that the
deft: shall take out a Coppy of the pit? accompt out the office and make
his objections ags.' the same, the Next Court day.
W™ Abramsen, Pit: v/s Jo: Garland, deft: W* this action to sus-
pend, till next Court day.
Jo: holden, Pit: v/s John Cooly, deft, the pit: defaut: the deft:
Producinge several accompts from the pit: Which beinge Examined, the
Court did order that a Non Suite should be entred against the s1? Pit: &
to pay Cost of Cut
Fredrick gysbersen, pit: v/s John Garland, deft: It is ordered that
the Pit: shal deliver to this deft: a general accompt from first to Last of
all their deleing one W'!1 another.
Mettie Wesselis, Ph: v/s John Garland, deft: In an action of debt.
The Worshipp1! Court did order (Wth the Consent of both parties) that this
differance should be Left to Indifferent prsons, to W^ end they made
Choize of M" Jeronimus Ebbinge & M' Gelyn Verplank, Which Persons
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are to View & Examin the accounts of both Parties, and iff possible to
Compose the differance & to make their Returne to this Court, the follow-
inge Court day.
George Canidal, Pit: v/s Manique Lyntie, Deft, the deft: 4th de-
faut. the pit: declares that this deft: is Indebted unto him as appeares
by accompt the summe of ,£37: 12: Wampum, for W0!1 he Craves Judgem*
W* Costs of Court. This Worshipp1! Court did order that Judgement
should be entred against the deft: for the Paiment of the sd- debt, W'.h Cost
of Court.
28'.hof this Instant Jann3: graunted an Execution uppon this Judgement.
Capt" John Manning, Sheriff, Pit: v/s George Canidal, deft. The
Pit: Represented to the Court that this deft: Contrary to the Lawes of
this Governmt: had bought apparel from Sould". The deft: acknowl-
edged his fault, but declares that it was done by his Wife, unknowne unto
him. The Worshipp1! Court did Condemne the deft: in a fine of ffiffty
gildr.5 Wampum, W.h Cost of Court.
Mde Judith Stuyvesant, pltf. v/s Ariaen Appel, deft. N. Bayard,
pltf's attorney, demands from deft, the sum of 2315. 16. in zewant as per
a/c, being balance of rent. Deft, admits, he owes so much by a/c, but
says, Mr. Laval accepted to pay it, who owed him that amount, produc-
ing an a/c between him def! and said M* Laval ; further says, that Md.e
Stuyvesant has accepted M' Laval as her payor and discharged him deft,
herein. Pltf's attorney replies, he was present, when M' Laval under-
took to pay Mde Stuyvesant, whatever deft, should have to the good with
him, but that no particular sum was ever specified: moreover says, he is
yet satisfied with M' La Val for so much, as he undertakes to pay for the
deft. The Worshipfull Court having heard parties, condemn the deft,
to pay the demanded fl. 2315: 18. What regards the defts. claim against
Mr. Laval, the said M' Laval undertakes to put in a written defence by
the next Court day.
Jan Jansen van Breestede and Juriaen Jansen van Aweryck being
sent for to Court, the W: Court proposes to them the necessity, that some
persons may be appointed within this City for the inspection and count-
ing of pipe staves, packing of meat and pork and they being asked to
perform the said service, the same was accepted by them, and they have
taken the oath in this regard at the hands of the W: Court.
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Nicolaes Meyer, pltf. v/s Anthony de Milt, deft. Deft, in default.
Elizabet Juwel beinge sent for to appeare in Court to give reason
Why she doth not depart this Towne, accordinge to the Tenure of the
Courts order bearinge date the 19th of Nov1?' last past. She Replyed that
she could not depart by reason she was brought to bedd, but promised
to depart in y* month of march.
January the nth 166$. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
Present Capt" Thomas de Laval, depty mayr; M' Oloff Stevensen, M' Jo:
Laurence, M' Jo: d'peyster, M' Isaacq bedlo, AldEmen; Capt" Jo:
Manninge, Sheriff.
John Garland, Pit. v/s W? Abramsen, deft. In an action of Debt.
Uppon the desire of the Pit: this act" is put to an arbitration, to the
following persons — To Wit, M- Isaac Bedloo, M' Johannes Van Brugh,
M' Jeronimus Ebbing & M' Gelyn Verplanck.
William Abramsen, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: In an act? of
Debt. The Worshipp" Court did order that this Case should be deter-
mined by Way of arbitration, to W0!1 end they made Choize of M' Isaac
Bedloo, aldEn, M' Johannes Van Brugh, M' Jeronimus Ebbingh, & M*
Gelyn Verplanck, W°? persons are to View & Examin the accounts of
both Parties, & iff Possible to Compose the differance, & to make a
Returne thereof to this Court:
Fredrick Gysbersen Vanden Bergh, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: In
an act? of debt. The Worshipp" Court did order in this Case, as in the
Precedent Case, of W? Abramsen, in the same forme.
Mettie Wessels, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: the Pit: defaut. The
deft: aledged that the parties where agreed.
Jacob Kip, arrestant and pltf. v/s Elsie van Reuvecamp, arrested
and deft. Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 252 zeawant accord' g to obligation
and account book. Deft, acknowledging the debt demands some delay.
Parties being heard by the W: Court, they condemn deft, to pay said fl.
252 in zewant and give her a delay for the space of 3 weeks on giving
sufficient security. Ady, as above.
George Cobbet, Pit: v/s Abram Carpyn, deft: The Pit: declares
that he delivered to this deft: a Parcel of flax for to spin to this pit* use,
Wc? Likewise by this deft: is performed, and hath brought the thread to
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the Weavers, to be Woven from Whence the si Linnen is taken by the
Sherif to serve an Execution uppon, he had ag5' the si deft: and therefore
this pit: humble desires Restitution of the Linnen. The deft: Confesses
the same. The Court did order this deft: to make Satisfaction to the
Pit: for the flax he Received from him, & to pay the Charges of Court.
Whereas Anthony de milt hath sworn the Peace against Abram
Carpyn & his Wife, it is this day ordered that in Case the si Carpyn or
his si Wife, shall molest the si de milt either in Words or actions, that
they shal be bound to give in security for their good behavior or other-
wise goe to Prison.
The petition of Abram d' La Noy being considered and read in
Court, requesting in substance, that this W: Court will be pleased to
admit him as Schoolmaster within this City, and to grant certificate of
privilege thereof. It is apostilled as follows: — The petitioner is admitted
as Schoolmaster within this City, on condition, that he submit himself
to the orders of this Court, already enacted or to be enacted herein.
John Rider, Pit: v/s Jacob Kip, deft: The pit: declares that this
deft, is Indebted to him the summe of fl. 225. Wampum for W* this deft:
made promisse of Paymnte for the account of Titus Sigus, for Wc.h this
pit: desires Judgem' W* Cost of Suit. The Worshippful Court haveing
heard both parties doe order that the deft: shal make payment to this
pit: the s? summe of fl. 225 Within the space of 8 dayes W* Cost of Court.
Lourens hoist, Pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer & his Wife, Deft. In an
act. of assault & Batterie. The pit: makinge his Compl' it is ordered
that the Coppy thereof should be delivered to this deft:, and that this
deft: shal make their answer to the same the next followinge Court day.
John Hawkins, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: In an action of
debt. The deft: Remaininge defaut, the Court ordered that Notice
should be given to this deft: for to make his appearance in 14 dayes time
or otherwise that Judgement should be entred against him.
Jan Jansen Langedyck, pltf. v/s Jan de Witt, deft. The deft. 1.
default.
The petition of Cornelis Clopper, as attorney of his mother in law
Grietie Gerrits, being considered and read in Court, setting forth in sub-
stance, that he had, pursuant to the W: Courts order of the 7 May last,
now settled with Huygh Barentsen, who by balance is indebted to him
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the sum of fl. 723 zewant and requesting, that he, the petit1;, may be pre-
ferred in the attached goods for the payment of the aforesaid sum of f.
723 whereas it arises from rent due. The W: Court decided and ordered,
that petite shall be preferred on the attached goods of Huygh Barentsen
for so much, as is justly due to him, pltf., for rent to the time, that Mf
Balthazar de Haert obtained execution agst said Huygh Barentsen and
no further.
This date it is ordered by the Mayor in the matter of Mr Balthazar
d'Haert ag'st Huygh Barentsen that the Sheriff shall put in execution the
judgment dated 8* January 1667 and it is resolved not to hear any more
of the matter in the Court, before the execution shall be fulfilled.
It is this day ordered, that from hence forth, no Burger of this City
shal be arrested by any Person or persons Whatsoever, but all actions
ags.1 Burgers, shal be brought in Court by summons, except they doe not
appeare uppon Summon, the first Court day, then it shal be Lawful to
arrest any such Burger by Writ — as alsoo in Case it shal be made appeare
that any such Burger doe intend to depart, or to Convey his goods into
some other place, Without this Corporation of New York.
March the 3? i66£. Att a Mayors Court held at New York. Present
Thomas de Lauall Esq., depty Mayo' ; Mr Oloff Stevensen, M- Jo:
Laurence, M1. Jo: d'peyster, M.r Isaac Bedloo, Aldermen; Capt" Jo:
Manning, Sheriff.
John haukins, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, Deft: The Pit: declared
that this deft: is Indebted unto him the summe of fl. 252 Wampum, for a
debt Wc.h was due to this pit: from Taelman. This Court haveing heard
both Parties did decree that this deft: should make Payment of the s?
Monny Wth.in the space of one month, and did order that Mtr.is hawkins
should make an assignment to the deft: of Certaine Bill she hath in hur
hands from the s? Taelman to Ely Douty.
W" Smith, Pit: v/s Charles hatsall, deft: It is ordered that the
deft: should make his answer to the Pit? declaration the first ensuing
Court day.
Richard Morris, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: It is ordered that
the deft: should make his answer to the Pit? declaration the first ensuing
Court day.
i66f] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 117
Richard Morris, Pit: v/s W? Smith, deft: the deft: desires time to
answer to the Pit? declaration, the Court did graunt him time til the
first ensuinge Court day.
Mr Thomas de Lauall, Pit: v/s Sam: Smith, Deft. It is ordered that
the deft: shal make his answer to the Pit? declaration at the first Ensuinge
Court day.
Mr Thomas de Lavall, Pit: v/s Abraham Keeling, deft. It is
ordered as above.
Mr Thomas de Lauall, Pit: v/s Thomas Barne, deft: It is ordered
as above.
M* Thomas de Lauall, Pit: v/s John heytor, deft: It is ordered as
above.
M' Thomas de Lauall, Pit: v/s Thomas Davis, deft: It is ordered
as above.
Mr Thomas De Lavall, Pit: v/s Simon Joanes, deft: It is ordered
as above.
Tho: Bredon by his Atturny W? Dervall, Pit: v/s John Garland,
deft: It is ordered as above.
Jan Hendricx van Gunst, pltf. v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft. The
W: Court having heard the arguments of parties order, that the deft,
shall make up the fence in question, so that the pltf. may not hereafter
suffer any damage thereby.
Thomas Salter of Jamaico, Pit: v/s William Smith, Deft: In an
act? of Trespass. It is ordered that W'.h this action should be suspended,
until a Court of admiralty shall be Called by the Gov" special order, and
in the meane While the arrest & Bayle against the s? deft: is to stand good.
Thomas Salter of Jamaico, Pit. v/s Abraham Keeling, Thomas
Barne, John Heytor, Thomas Davis, Symon Joanes, Sam: Smith, def's in
an Act" of Trespasse. This Def'.s Produced an order from Govern^ to
this Court, to suspend W* this action, until a Court of admiralty should
be called, for the hearing & determining of this Case, and in meane While
Capt" Richard Morisson declared in Court that he Would Remaile Baile
for the deft? accordinge to the Tenure of the s? order.
Tho: De Laual, Pit: v/s Jan Van Bremen, deft: the deft: i. defaut.
ffredrik Gysbersen, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: the def' i. defaut.
Lodewyk Post, Pit: v/s Denys Isaacksen, deft: the deft: i defaut.
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John Sharp, Pit: v/s Immetie Volchersen, deft: the def- i. defaut.
Huygh Barentsen, Pit: v/s Abram Carpyn, def'. the def' i. defaut.
Allard Anthony, Pit: v/s Nicolas Bayard, deft: the def' Desired a
Coppy of the Pit? demands, the Court Did order that the def? should
have a Coppy thereof.
Jan Jansen, Pit: v/s Jan de Vries, deft: the deft: 2: defaut.
Capt" Jo: Manninge Sheriff, Pit: v/s Jacob Teunissen, def': the
deft? 1. defaut.
This day the W. Court decree, that Mr Balthazar de Haert shall be
bound to pay Willem Abrams the fee, which the jury earned in the case
between said d' Haert as pltf. against Huygh Barents, deft., dated 18*
Xb* 1666 and such an a/c of sd deft.
Att New Yorcke this 10* of March A? i66|. At a Mayors Court.
Present Thomas de Lavall Esqr, Depty Mayor; Mr. O. Stevensen Cort-
lant, Mr Jo Lawrence, Mr Jo de Peyster, M- Isaacq Bedloo, Aldermen;
Capt John Manning, Sherif.
Thomas Breden by his atturny W? Derval, Pit: v/s John Garland,
deft: The def' appeared in Court and Confessed a Judgem' to the use
off the Pit: in the summe off Sixty Seuen pounds three shill. and six
pence in monny Currant of New England to be paid in Boston in Wheat
at monny Price, or else in Bever at monny Price, for wc.h debt this def' de-
sired of this Court Prolonginge of time towards the Payment thereof.
This Worshippful Court did order that this def' should make Payment of
ye s? debt to this Pit: the one halfe within the space of Eight dayes, and
the other halfe Within the space of three months next ensuing the date
hereof.
M' Paulus Leendersen van de Grift and Mr Allard Anthony, pltfs.
against Jan Bastiaensen, deft. TheW: Court having heard parties order
(with free consent of parties), that the case shall be referred to impartial
arbitrators and to this end the W: Court elects Thomas Hal, Egbert
Woutersen, Jan Langestraet and Cornells Aertsen, who are hereby
authorized to hear the matter in question argued by parties after examina-
tion, to decide this if possible, to reconcile them, and to report their con-
clusion to the W: Court on the next Court day.
Fredrik Gysbersen Vanden Bergh, Pit: v/s John Garland, def: in
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an action of debt the surarae of fi. 303: 12. By this Worship" Court
being heard the Debats off both Parties, It is ordered that this def':
should make Imediat Payment to this Pit: of the summe 125 g1? seawant,
& to give in security Not to Depart this place before the Remainder of
the debt be Paid.
W™ Smith, Pit: v/s Charles hatsal, def': Uppon the desiere off the
deft? atturny it is ordered by this Court that the Pit: should deliver to this
def' the Coppy of the Bill of debt.
Richard Morrison, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: the def':
Remaineth for the Second Court day defaut.
Richard Morrison, Pit: v/s John Garland, def': the def': 1 defaut.
Richard Morrison, Pit: v/s Susanna Verplanck, deft: the def' 1.
defaut.
Richard Morrison, Pit: v/s W? Smith, deft: the deH: Remaineth
for the second Court day defaut.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Immetie Volckersen, def': the def': Remaines
the 2? Court day defaut.
Ann Broadhead, Pit: v/s Reynier Vander Coele, def': In an act. of
debt, this action to be tryed the next ensuing Court day.
The Secret?' Nicolaes Bayard makinge Compl': that the fee Wc-h is
allowed for sellinge of goods at a Publicq outcry Will not satisfy the
Losse wc-h he doth susteine by Receivinge & telling out of the Wampum &
therefore desiered that the fee might be advanced, Whereuppon this Court
made this followinge order. Whereas Complaint was made to this Court
by our Secret?' Nicolaes Bayard that the fee of five p!" O Wc.h was allowed
him for the Selling of all goods, at a Publicq Sale or outcry, Would not
Satisfy the Losse Wc.h he doth Susteine by Receivinge & tellinge out of
the monny of the s? Sales etz: Therefore Wee the Mayor & Aldermen
of New York, doe order by these presents, that the s? Nicolaes Bayard
shall bee allowed from henceforth off all goods, howses, Vessells, or Mar-
chandizes that shal be sold Within this Citty or the Suburbs thereof, at a
Publiq Sale or outcry, Videllez': of a House or Vessel or any other
goods or Marchandizes that shall be sold in one parcel & not exceed the
summe of fi. 500: shall be allowed for his fee eight of the hundred. But
in Case it shall exceed the s? summe of fi. 500. there shall be allowed 5
p' Cento & no more.
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Tho: d' Laval Esq, Pit: v/s Reynier Vander Coele, def: It is
ordered that W* this Case should be Suspended until the Next ensuinge
Court day.
Denys Isaacqsen, Pit: v/s Gerrit Cornelissen, deft: the deft: i
default.
Tho: Wandel, Pit: v/s John de Vries, deft: Uppon hearinge off
both Paties this Court did order, that the deft: should deliver up the
Pit? Boat to this Pit: besides the^o: 6: 8 Wch this Pit: Paid to this deft:
W* Costs of Court.
John Rider, Pit: v/s Reynier Vander Coele, deft: Uppon hearing
off both Parties, this Court did order that the deft: should pay to this Pit:
a halfe Bever, besides the Courts Charges Wc.h this Pit: disboursed in this
action at Esopus W* Cost of Suit.
Reynier Vander Coele, Pit: v/s Balthaz' de haert, deft: It is this
day ordered, that MT. Johannes de peyster & M' Isaacq Bedloo, should be
Prysers of the goods Wc.h this deft : hath in Pawne from Pit : & that the
two mares of this Pit: at Bergen in New Garsie shal be Sold towards the
Paiment of the debt Wc.h this Pit: is Indebted to the deft.
Allard Anthony, pltf. against Nicolaes Bayard, attorney of Augustine
Herrmans, deft. Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 319. 12 payable in tobacco
at 6. stiv. the lb. according to obligation of Augustine Herrmans and ac-
ceptance of deft., as his attorney. Deft, says, that according to note, he
can pay the last day of this year A? 1667., when he doubts not, the
tobacco will be ready. He demands some delay. The W. Court con-
demns the deft, to pay the debt demanded, according to obligation on
the last day of this year 1667.
Tho: d' Laval, Pit: v/s Abram Keeling, Sam Smith, Tho: Barnes,
John Heyter, Tho: Davis, Simon Joanes, Deff's The Atturny of the
Deff'5 Richard Morrisson, desieres that the Pit: shal give a Coppy of the
Several accompts of these deffts The Pit: declares to be Willing to the
Proposal of the s? Morrison for to deliver them Coppyes of their several
accompts.
Jan Jansen, Pit: v/s Jan Jansen de Vries, Deft: The def': 2 defaut.
It is ordered that this Deft: shal be arrested to Court by a Writ.
Capt" John Manninge, Pit: v/s Jacob Teunissen, defft: The deft.
2 default.
1668] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 121
On this day the 12^ of March i66f did Reynier Van der Coele of
Esopus appeare before the deputy Mayor, Tho: de Laval and Confessed
a Judgem' to the use & behoofe of M' Balthazar de Haert, Marchant of
New Yorck, to the summe of two thousand three hundred & fourty eight
gildr-s to be paid Within the space of six months here at New Yorck With
good Clean Winter Wheat at five gild" a Schippel as more at Large may
appeare by a Instrument und' his owne hand.
19. March, did Thomas martin of New Towne Confesse a Judgemt:
to the use of Jan gerritsen d Vries, to the summe of fl. in. Wampum &
Charges of Court.
April the 7th, 1668. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke.
Present Thomas de Lauall, Esq', depty M.r; M^ Oloff Stevensen, Mx. Jo:
Lawrence, M' Johan: depeyster, Mr Isaacq bedloo, Aldermen ; Capt"
Jo: Manning, Sheriff.
William Smith, Pit: v/s Charles Hadsall, deft: The Pit: declares
that this deft: is Indebted unto this Pit: for Wages the summe of 20: lb
s d
08: 00: in Silver Coyne, & no other spetie accordinge to a bill under his
hand, for Wc.h Debt: this Pit: humbly Prayeth this Court Wil be Pleased
to passe Judgemt: ags.1 this deft: W!1 Cost of Suit. The Jury brought in
their Verdict and found for the Pit: Wth Cost of Suit. Uppon the
Petition of the deft: this Worshippful Court Graunted an arrest of
Judgemt: for three Court dayes.
JURIES.
Tho: hall, Form: Peter Winster, Christoffel hoogl', Gelyn Ver-
planck, Gerrit V. Tright, Michiel Tadens, John Lawrence, Walraven
Claerhout, Tho: Mayor, Dirck Van Clyff, John Cooly, Jo: damrill.
Paulus Leendersen and Allard Anthony, pltfs. against Jan Bastiansen,
deft. The arbitrators authorized by the W. Court on the 10* March last
entering deliver their award, which is approved by Paulus Leenders" and
Jan Bastiansen, but rejected by Allard Anthony, who declares, that he is
much aggrieved and wronged by said award. The W. Court grant Allard
Anthony postponement until next Court day to appeal from said award
or to approve thereof.
Tho: d'Lavall Esq', Pit: v/s Abram Keelinge, Sam: Smith, Tho*
Barnes, John Heytor, Tho: Davis, Simon Joanes, Deft5? in Several actions
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of Debt. This Worshipp" Court (With the Consent of both Parties) have
thought Fitt, & doe order that these several Causes should be determined
by Way of Arbitration, and to that end they made Choize of M' Isaacq
Bedloo Alderman & M' Johannes Van Brugh to be arbitrators, W? Full
Pouwer & authority, that in Case the s"! arbitrat" see Cause, to make
Choize of a third man to be umpire, Wc.h said persons are to View &
Examin the accompts, & to heare the debatts of the several Parties, and
if possible to Compose & Decide the Differances and to make a true Re-
turne of their Transactions the next ensuinge Court day.
Patrik Hayes, Pit: v/s Samule Smith, deft: In an act" of debt to the
summe of fl. no. seawant. This Worshipp" Court haveinge heard the
debatts of both Parties, and the Testimony of Mr. Crafford, doe decree
that the deft: shal Pay to this Plantive the summe of fl. ioo W* Cost of
sute.
Patrik Hayes, Pit: v/s John hayton, deft: in an act" of debt to the
summe of f. 12: 4 sewant. Uppon hearinge of both Parties, this Wor-
shipp" Court did decree that the s^ def* should pay the s^ debt of fl. 12.
4: sewant W* Cost of sute.
Patrik Hayes, Pit: v/s Thomas Davis, deft: in an act" of debt to
the summe of fl. 23: 12 sewant. This Worshipp" Court uppon hearinge
of both parties did decree & order that this [Def'] should make payment
of the sd. ft. 23: 12 Wampum W* Cost of suite.
Patrik Hayes, Pit: v/s Simon Joanes, deft: In an act" of debt to
the summe of f. 32: 2 Wampum. Uppon hearinge of both parties this
Worshipp1.1 Court did decree that the deft: should pay the sd summe of f.
32. 2 seawant W* Cost of sute.
Egbert Meyndertsen, pltf. v/s Thomas Verdon, deft. In this cause
in question the W Court selects as arbitrators Sieur Paulus Leendertsen
van de Grift and Fredrick Philips to make ocular inspection of the land
and if possible to reconcile parties; if not to report to the W. Court.
John Damrill, Pit: v/s Jacob Deumissen alias d'Looper, deft: The
pit: declares that this deft: is Indebted unto him to ballance of accompts
f. 34. Wampum for wc!* debt he Craves Judgem' ags.1 the s^ deft. The
def' Confesses the debt, and prayeth for prolonging of the time of paym'
This Worshipp" Court doe decree that the s* deH shall pay the sd- f. 34.
Wampum Within the space of 5 Weekes W* Cost of suit.
1668] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 123
Thomas Eston, Pit: v/s Abram Keelinge, deft: in an act" of debt.
The Worshipp" did order that With this Case should be suspended until
the next ensuing Court day.
Wessells, Pit: v/s Isaacqsen, deft: Uppon hearinge of
both parties this Worshipp" Court have thought fitt, & do order that in
Case the Pit: Mettie Wessells doe sweare that she lett out the howse in
question, to this deft: no more but for one Yeare; that then this deft,
shall Leave the s^ howse the first day of May next ensuinge, and pay
Cost of suit.
Marginal Note: On the 16* April has . . . taken the Oath at
the hands of Mr. Olof Steven" Cortlant.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Immetie Volckers, deft. In an act" of Debt to
the summe of f. 16 sewant. Uppon hearinge of both Parties this Wor-
shipp1! Court did decree & order that this deft: should make payment off
the sd debt of f. 46. sewant Wth Cost of suit.
Capt" John Manninge, Pit: v/s Thomas ffrancen, Karman, deft:
The Pit: presented to the Court that this deft: did demand & Receive
more, for Kartinge of goods Within this Towne, then the Court doth
allowe by their order bearinge date the 11* of June 1667. M' John Law-
rence declared in this Case that the Def' made himself pay in fowre
fraights five gildr-s more than his due. This Worshipp" Court doe Com-
demne the deft: in a fine of fl. 12: — as alsoo to Restore the overplus of
the monny he Received from M-- Laurence, and pay the Costs of Court.
From the nomination of Overseers of Fences and Highways, the W. Court
again elect as Overseers
M^ Thomas Hall,
ffocke Jansen,
Gerrit Hendricx.
Richard Morrison, P!' v/s Pieter Wolfersen, def' the def' 2?
defaut.
Richard Morrison, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft, the deft: 2 defaut.
Richard Morrison, Pit: v/s Susanna Verplank, deft: the Deft: 2
defaut.
Richard Morrisson, Pit: v/s W1? Smith, deft: the deft: 3. defaut.
Mary Gosens, Pit: v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft, the deft: 1
defaut.
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Anna Smiths, Pit: v/s Dirck Van Clyff, deft, the Pit: i. defaut.
Denys Isaacqsen, Pit: v/s Pieter Simkam, deft, the deft. i. defaut.
Thomas Walton, Pit: v/s John Sharp, deft: the deft, i defaut.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York this 28* of Aprill A? 1668.
Prsent Capt Tho: d'Lauall, Depty May^; M' O' Stevensen, M^ Jo Law-
rence, 1VP Jo de Peyster, M' Is Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt John Manninge,
Sherif.
Thomas Exton, P1' v/s Abraham Keelinge, Def? The parties both
defaut.
Jan Ariaensen, Carpenter, P1' v/s Reyntie Pieters, Dei? This Wor-
shippful Court have thought fit and doe order that y* Cause should be
determined by way of arbitration, and to that end, they made Choize of
M' Johannes Van Brugh & Jeronimus Ebbing to be arbitrat", Wc!* said
persons in y^ prsence of J. d'peyst^ are to View & Examain the accompts,
and to heare the debatts of both parties, and if possible to Compose &
decide the differance, and to make a true Returne of their Transactings
the next ensuing Court day.
Patrick hayes, Pit: v/s Thomas heming, deft: in an act" of debt to
the Summe of fl. 88. Uppon hearing of both Parties this Worshipp1.1
Court, did decree and order, that this deft: should pay the s^ debt of fl.
88. Sewant Wth Cost of suit.
Thomas Carr, Pit: v/s Thomas heming, deft: In an act" of debt to
y* summe of fl. 50. This Worshipp" Court, haveing heard both prties,
doe decree & order that this deft: shal pay the sd. debt of fl. 50 sewant,
W* Cost of suit.
Adriaen Van Laer, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen Kuyper, deft: The pit:
demands of this deft. fl. 250. Wampum, being for howse Rent, for Wc.h the
pit: Craved Judgem': of ye Court W* Cost of suit. The deft: Confessed
the debt. This Worshipp1.1 Court haveing heard both prties, did decree
& order that this deft: should pay the s? debt With Cost of suite Within
the space of Six Weekes after the date hereof, and further that the deft:
shall Continue in the pit? howse for one yeare Longer, providd paeyinge
the Rent every quarter of the Yeare, according to Contract.
Richard Morris, Pit: v/s pieter Wolphersen, deft, the deft,
defaut.
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Richard Morris, pit: v/s Jn? Garland, deft, the Pit: desired a sus-
pence of this action & the deft: Remained defaut.
Richard Morris, pit: v/s Susanna Verplanck, deft: the deft: Re-
mained default & the pit: desired a Suspence in this action.
Richard Morris, Pit: v/s WT Smith, deft: the deft: Remained
Defaut and this Plantive desired a Suspence in this action.
Nicolaes Jansen Backer, Pit: v/s Gerrit Corneiissen, deft: the
Parties defaut.
Dirck Vander Clyff , Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the deft: i. defaut.
Mary Van Hoboocken, pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the deft: i.
defaut.
Tryntie Jurraens, pit: v/s Tryn Van Campen, deft: both parties
defaut.
Allard Anthony, pltf. v/s Jan Bastiaensen, deft. Secretary Bayard
reports, that the pltf. wishes to recall his action, as he is now resolved to
approve the award dated 14* March past according to order of the W:
Court dated 7* inst. and to perform his part. The W: Court order
parties strictly to observe said award.
Mr Evert Pieters appearing requests the W: Court to allow him some-
thing for the service performed by him as Precentor to this date and also
for the future. The W: Court promise to speak hereof to the Honb.le
Governor.
28 April. Issued forth a Warrant of Execution against the Goods
and Chattels of Charles Hattsal towards the satisfying of a Judgem' of
Court, bearinge date ye 7* of April Last past at the suite of W? Smith.
Att a Special Court held at New Yorck the 17^ of May 1668.
Prsent Capt Tho: Willet, May!"; Capt Tho: de Laual, M1. O. Stevens,
M' Jno Laurence, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Johannes d'Peyster, Aldrmen;
Capt Jno Manning, Sherif.
Johannes Luyck, pit: v/s Gabriel Thomsen, deft: The pit: demands
of this deft: fl. 40. in Silver, for the Remainder of this deft? & his Sisters
passage from holland. The deft: Replyes that he paid for fraigt of
himselfe & his Sister fl. 120. in Silver, and saith further that he was
agreed to pay 40. g1(?s more in Case he & his sister should be entertained,
in the Cabbin, Wc.h he hath not enjoyed, and therefore, saith that the s? fl.
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120. is in payment of the ful passage. After some Depats, did both
parties Mutually agree that this deft: should pay the pit: for the passage
of him & his sister fl. 160. in Bevers: Provided that the pit: should restore
to the deft: the s? fl. 120. in Silver Coyne. Whereuppon this Court did
order that the Courts Charges should be paid Equally betwixt both
parties.
May the 19* 1668. At a Mayrs Court held at New Yorck. Present
Capt Tho: Willet, Mayor; MT. O. Stevensen Cortlandt, M' Jo. Laurence,
M' Jo dePeyster, Ald'men; Capt Jo: Manning, Sherif.
John Adriaensen, pit: v/s Reyntie Pieters, deft: It is ordered that
the arbitratr.s the Last Court day appointed in this Case, should give in
their award, the next ensuing Court day.
Rich: Morris, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: the pit: atturny
moeved for a Suspence in this Case until the ensuing Court day. The
Worshipful Court, allowed the same.
Richard Morris, pit: v/s Susanna Verplanck, deft, the pit* atturny
moeved for a Suspence until the next Court day and if allowed of by the
Worshipp1.1 Court.
Richard Morris, Pit: v/s William Smith, deft: The Sherif declared
that this action is taken up by the pit:
Richard Morris, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: the Pit: declares
that this deft : is Indebted to this pit : the summe of eight Bevers, for Wch
the s? pit: desired Judgeirt: of Court ags.' the deft: W.h Cost of Court.
The deft? atturny hendrick Obe, Confessed the debt and Replyes that he
in the behalf e of the Deft: made profer of payment to the pit: but Was
not accepted of by the pit: prays therefore that the Charges of Court
to be paid by the Pit. This Worshipp1.1 Court haveing heard the
debatts of both Parties, did Decree & order that this Deft: should pay
the debt W? Cost of Suite.
Mary Gosens, Pit: v/s Jacob Teunissen Looper, Deft: the pit:
Demand of this Deft: by Bill & account fl. 129. Wampum, W.h Cost of suit.
Uppon hearing of both Parties, this Worship1.1 Court did Decree & order
that this deft: should pay the s? debt of fl. 129. With Cost of suite, de-
ducting out of the same What he shall make appeare to have satisfyed
uppon the s? acct:
Dirck Von Clyf, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the pit: Demands
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of this Deft: fi: 76. hollants monney. the deft: Desired time, until the
ensuing Court day to answer the s? demand, Wc.h this Worship1.1 Court did
graunt him.
Mary Van Hoboocken, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: The pit:
desired that this deft: might be ordered by this Court, to deliver up an
acct: of the goods sold by this deft: to the use of this Pit: of Tho: Bushil.
The Deft: made Promise to deliver up the acct: the ensuing Court day.
John Van Gelder, pit: v/s Jacob Teunissen Louoper, deft: the pit:
Demands of this Deft: the summe of fl. 18. Wampum With Cost of suite.
Uppon hearing of both Parties this Worshipp1.1 Court did order the Paym'
thereof With Costs of Court.
Laurens de Silla appearing in Court represents, that there is some
difference of a/c between him and the honb.le Mayor M' Thomas Willet
and whereas he, the petit', is now about to depart for Holland, therefore
he requests this W: Court to be pleased to appoint some persons to examine
sd a/cs, so that the question may be disposed of by arbitration. The
Mayor answers, that he can not wait at present as he is about to leave for
New England. The W: Court order the cause to be suspended to the
return of the Mayor.
The petition of Huygh Barentsen being considered, which requests
in substance, that he may be allowed to deduct the fl. 1357. 16. sewant,
which he had lately found from his memorandum book to have paid to
M- Balthazar d'Haert in diminution of the debt allowed said d'Haert ac-
cording to judgment dated ... On question it is apostilled: — The
petitioner having paid the fl. . . . in deduction of said judgment,
his request regarding the fl. 1357. 16., wc.h he asks may stand good, shall
then be sent to a jury.
Tho : Berriman, P" v/s Mary Naylor, Def . The def' in defaut.
Uppon the Complaint of Hendrick Willemsen, baker, made against
Anneke Smiths. This Worshippful Court did order that the Sheriff should
put the Judgem' and Order of this Court bearinge date the 24 Aprill A0
1666 for Execution, By ordering one of the Carpenters of this Citty to
finish the Watercourse accordinge to the Tenure of the s? Order, Wc.h
beinge finished to seize uppon soo much of the good & effects of the said
Anna Smiths, as shall satisfy the Charges of the s? Worke, together with
the Courts Charges allowed by the Lawes of this Governing
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23? May. This day Pieter Wesselsen, carman, was ordered to count
some brick belonging to Huygh Barentsen de Kleyn and to cart the same
from the house, heretofore occupied by s? Huygh Barentsen and to de-
liver them to MT. Balthazar de Haert in part payment of his debt, and it
is found as followeth: —
1250 hard bricks consisting of whole, half and many pieces
being used heretofore for the back of an oven and
valued together in sewant @ f24.
An old rotten bakers trough and some pieces of plank
valued together @ 6.
fl.
30.
June 2d 1668. Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorke. Present
M1. O. Stevensen Cortlant, Depty May^; Mr Jo Laurence, Mr Jo de
Peyster, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt Jn° Manninge, Sherif.
William Urgent, Pit: v/s Jn? Ashman, deft, in an act" of Disfama-
tion. The Complayn': Declares that this Deft: hath reported uppon
Longe Island, that this Pit: was a fugetive from Maryland Where he had
bene a servant and that he Was Run away from his master, and that this
pit? Wife, Was the Wife of his Mr in Maryland etz: for Wc.h Disfamation
this pit: Craves Justice ag5.' the Deft: The Deft: Produced a Testimony
from Corpor1.1 Rosse Who declared that in April Last as he Came from
Sevorne there came a hue & Crye after W™ Urgent, Who had Run away
With another mans Wife, and that at Cant Island he had broken open a
Chest and had stolen some golden Rings out of it: Whereuppon another
Hue & Crye was sent after him, and that he deposant had Instruction
from Capt" Collier & Capt" Tho: Howel Justices of the peace there, to
apprehend the s? W™ Urgent. As alsoo a deposition of Tho: Adaniel,
who declared that he heard of W? Urgent that the Govf: of after Cull
married him by the way as he & his wife Came from Mariland. The PI':
produced two Witnesses W* name Patrick hayes & Wander Wessels Who
declared That they Knew the pit: to be a freeman & housekeeper in
Maryland now bout 2 yeares and that this pit? present Wife, was a Serv':
to this pit. This Worshipp1.1 Court did order that this Case should Come
to tryal this day a fourtnight, in the meane While the deft: is to give in
security to answer the s? suit.
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John Adriaensen, pit: v/s Reyntie Pieters, deft, the deft: Defaut.
It is ordered that the Deft: should take out a Coppy of the Pit: Declara-
tion, & answer to the same the next Ensuing Court day.
Dirck Van dr. Clyf, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the Deft: de-
faut. It is ordered that the def': shal answer to this action the next
Ensuing Court day.
Marretie Van Hobooken, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the Deft:
Defaut. It is ordered, as in the aforestandinge Action.
Tho: Berriman, pit: v/s Mary Nayler, deft: in an action of debt.
Whereas the debt doth proceed from the deft? husband, and she beinge
Sequestered as it is made appeare by M' Jn? Rider. This Worsh. Court
doe therefore order that a Non Suite should be Entered ags.' the Pit.
Edward Shackleton, pit: v/s Jn? Barker, deft: in an act" of Debt:
It is ordered that this pit: shal make appeare how the debt he pretends
to be due unto him from the def?: was become to be due unto him.
Whereas the pit: Contracted for the debt W* another man.
Frans Jansen, pltf. v/s Johannes Verveelen, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, three beavers and requests, that he may be allowed to receive
them out of the sewant belonging to the deft, attached by him. The deft,
admits the debt. The W: Court condemn the deft, to pay the debt, or in
default thereof, the pltf. is allowed to take his pay out of said sewant at
such price as shall be considered fair by impartial persons; with costs.
Mettie Wessels, pltf. v/s Denys Isaacqsen, deft. The W: Court refer
parties to Adolf Pietersen and Jan Hendricx van Bommel, who are hereby
requested and authorized to inspect the work done by the deft, in pltfs.
house, if the same can properly be brought by deft, in deduction of the
rent, and if possible to reconcile parties; if not to report to this VV: Court.
Jn° Sharp, pit: v/s W? Smith, deft: now in New England. The
pit: declares that this Deft, is Indebted to this pit: fl. 500. Wampum and
Whereas the deft: hath absented himself from this Towne, this pit: hath
attached the goods of this deft: now in the hands of Patrick Hayes, de-
siringe Judgem': agst the same. This Court doe approve of ye arrest &
order y4 the same shal stand good, and order that the Sherif shal take the
S? attached goods into his Custody.
Capt" John Maninnge, Pit: v/s Denis Isaacqsen, deft: The pit: pre-
sented to the Court that the deft: hath broken the peace of his Majesty in
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assaulting & beatinge Hendrick Van Dyck & his Wife in their owne house
etz. The Deft: Denyes the same. The Court ordered that this Case
should be determined the next Court day, and ordered that the pit: should
bring in his Wittnesses to Wit the s? Van Dyck & his Wife, Wc.h are
allowed to stand good As Wittnesses ags.' the deft.
Richard Morris, pit: v/s Jn? Garland, deft: the Pit: atturny Jn?
Rider desired that the action should be taken up.
Richard Morris, pit: v/s Susanna Verplanck, deft, the pit? atturny
desired this Case to be taken up.
Poulus Leendersen, pit: v/s Pieter Jacobs Marcelis, deft: both de-
faut & agreed.
Jacob Anthonissen, pit. v/s W™ Shackerly, deft, the deft: i. defaut.
Mary Gosens, pit: v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft: the deft: Defaut.
Tho: Exton, pit: v/s Abram Keeling, deft: the deft: defaut.
The Court having read and considered the petition of Johannes Ver-
veelen, ferryman, and the remaining inhabitants of New Haerlem, setting
forth in substance and complaining, that the road by Spitenduyvel is used
by travelers, whereby the fences there are thrown down and broken to
the great injury of the Commonalty in general, whilst their cattle very
often leap over them, but more especially to the prejudice of the Ferry-
man; redress of which they request. The W: Court, after communica-
tion with the Governour, order as follows:
Whereas information is received by the W: Court, that among others
also one John Barcker has passed with a great number of cattle and
horses over the Spytenduyvel, Therefore the W: Court order that s?
Barcker shall pay the ferry money of all horses and cattle conveyed by
him over the Spytenduyvel, whilst the Ferry has been at Haerlem, which
Ferry money the petition" shall employ for the repairs of the fences on
Spytenduyvel aforesaid; And the Ferryman is in like manner expressly
ordered and charged to finish the house and corall according to his en-
gagement at the earliest opportunity, on such penalty, as the Court shall
find proper.
On this day, the 9^ of June 1668: Issued forth a Warr' of Execution
agst Thomas Davis Simon Joanes Samuel Smith & John Heytor for the
fees of John Sharp atturny in the behalf e of the P" due to him by a
Judgem* of this Court bearing date the 7* of April last past.
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June the 9* 1668: Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorcke.
Present Tho: de Laval Esq!, Mayor ; M' O Stevensen, M' Jno Lau-
rence, M1. Jno d'Peyster, M1. Js. Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt Jno Manninge,
Sherif.
Jan Adriaenz, pltf. v/s Reyntie Pieters, deft. Deft, in default.
The W: Court grant deft. 14 days time to come and defend himself.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. Pltf. as attorney of
Arent Jans Moesman demands fl. 75 hollands from deft., with costs.
The Wors: Court refer parties to Sieurs Johannes Verbrugh, old Alder-
man and Jeronimus Ebbingh, who are hereby authorized to examine the
a/cs and to reconcile parties, if it be possible; if not to report to the W:
Court.
Mary van Hoboocken, P1.' v/s Allard Anthony, def' It is ordered,
that the P" should deliver Coppyes of the produced acc's to the P1' whoe
is to bringe in hur objections ag5.1 the same the ensuing Court day.
Mettie Wessels, P1' v/s Jno Garland, de£ The defend- is ordered
to bringe in his Contra Ace' the Ensuinge Court day, or by Neglect
thereof that Judgem' shal be Issued ags' him.
Jan van Gelder, pltf. v/s Jacob Theunissen Looper, deft. In an
action of defamation. Parties having been heard by the W: Court etz.
they condemn the deft, to pay the fl. 18. zeawant in question with costs
and in case the deft, directly or indirectly shall calumniate the pltf., he
shall then be fined in a penalty of fl. 100 zewant for the Poor.
Mary Gerritsen, pltf. v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 31. 14. with costs. The W: Court having heard parties,
condemn the deft, to pay the pltf. fl. 17. 10. sewant with costs.
Niclis Eads, Pit: v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft: in an act: of debt.
Uppon hearinge of both p'ties the Court did decree that in Case Deft.
did not redeliver to the pit: the Stockins Wc.h the pit: left in hur Custodie,
that she should make good & pay for the same fl. 20 Zewanp W.h Cost
of Suit.
Patricke Hayes, Pit: & William Merrit v/s Charles hadsal, deft' in
an act. on the Case. This Court uppon hearinge of both p'ties, did
decree & order that the Deft: shall give the Pit: a new & authentique
Obligation for the 14 lb Sterl: assigned ouer to these p1' by W? Smith as
alsoo to put in sufficient security for the Payment thereof here at New
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Yorcke Within the space of one Yeare & Six Weekes next Ensuing the
date hereof.
Edmond Withings, pit: v/s Tho: Rosse, deft: The pit: Remained
absent.
Mr. Thomas de Laval reports, that some difference of accts. exists
between him and the laborers at the Weigh-Scales of this City regarding
their wages in carrying grain and piling deals and he complains, that
because he will not accede to their wishes, but says he'll refer it to the
Court, the Weighhouse laborers have refused to carry corn for his servant
Joost Goderis. The porters of the Weigh house entering excuse them-
selves, that they had not so refused. The W: Court having heard the
arguments of parties, decree that M' Laval shall pay for carrying his grain
one stiv' per skepel zeaw* What regards the fi. 312 zewant for 104 days
labor of Joost Goderis brought in, the aforesaid labourers are nonsuited
therein and they are hereby allowed to collect from henceforth and
receive as follows: —
For carrying each skepel of grain two
stories high in zeawant 1 stiver
For one story high three farthings
For carrying and piling one plank in seawant 1 stiver
For merely piling half a stiver
John Rider, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: in an act. Disfamation.
The Complain' declares that this deft: on Last night came at this pit?
howse, and Called this pit: hoore & Burthens hoore, & when this pit?
Wife Would oppose him, this deft: did strike his pit? Wife in hur owne
howse, Wherefore this pit: desiered Justice ag5.4 the deft. John Risbel
beinge Sworne in Court declares that he was present yf the deft : called
the pit? Wife hoore and Kickt hur in hur owne howse. M' Wilkes de-
clares Likewise the same. The def- Replyes that he was in drinke and
Knew not that he had done any such thinge and that he was verry Sorrow
for it, praying that this his fault might be pardoned him. Uppon hear-
inge of both Parties this Worshipf" Court did order that this def- should
be bound ouer to answer to this Action at Next Ensuing Court of Azzizes,
and in the meanewhile to give in good Security for his good behaviour.
Jacob Anthonis, P1' v/s William Shackerley, def' both Parties
defaut.
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Mary Goosens, P1.' v/s Lodevvyck Post, def? the def? i defaut.
Adolf Pieters, P1' v/s Antony Jans, Def. both parties defaut.
Josyn Verhagen, P1.' v/s Lodowyck Post, def? the def- i defaut.
Nicolaes Stilwel, P1.' v/s Thomas Hall, def? the def? i. defaut.
June the i6'.h A°. 1668. Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck.
P'sent Thomas deLaval Esq, Depty May?; M? Olof Stevenzen, M? Jno
Laurence, M? Jno de Peyster, M? Js. Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt Jno. Man-
ninge, Sherif.
Jan Ariaensen, pltf. v/s Reyntie Pieters, deft. Deft, absent.
Nicolaes Stilwel, pltf. v/s Thomas Hall, deft. The deft. 2I default.
Mary van Hoboocken, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. Deft, in de-
fault. The Sec5: delivering in the defts. a/c, the W: Court orders, that
the pltf. shall bring in her objections at the next Court day.
Mettie Wessels, pltf. v/s Jno. Garland, deft. The deft, declares
that he is agreed with the pltf.
Isaacq van Tright, pltf. v/s Gelyn Verplanck, deft. Pltf. says, he sold
deft, parcel of Osnaburgh linen @ 20 ells for one good, whole, strong
Albany beaver and complains, that the deft, has paid him in poor South-
ern beavers. He demands fulfillment of his contract. Deft, denies, that
it was for good beavers, but says that his agreement was that the pltf.
should first come to see the beavers, if they pleased him, which he had
also done and when he had thrown out some of the pack, he received to
the amount of 50 beavers and after the receipt of the beavers, delivered
the linen in like manner to the deft. The jury brought in their verdict to
Court and find the defts. case to be just, therefore the pltf. ought to pay
the costs of Court. The W. Court order, that judgem? shall be inscribed
according to the afores? verdict and condemn the pltf. in the costs of the
W: Court.
Harmen Barentsen, pltf. v/s Anthony Jans, deft. Deft, in default.
Jacob deLooper, pltf. v/s Mary Goosens, deft. Ordered, that copy
of the pltfs. declaration shall be granted to the deft, to answer thereunto
at the next Court day.
Robbert Coe, Pu v/s Roelof de Slaughter (the butcher), def? The
P1.1 demands from this deft: fl. 47. Wampum, accordinge to the Remn? of
his bill. The deft: Replyes that he paid the pit: by Egbert Myndersen.
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The Court did decree & order that in Case Egbert Myndersen could not
proeve the paym* of the sd fl. 47. to the pit: that then this deft: shal pay
the debt W* Cost.
Tho: DeLaval, pit: v/s Susanna Verplanck, deft: the pit: in the
behalfe of his honn' the Govern' declares that this deft: is Indebted to
the Govern? for Wine sold to hur out of the privateers Cargo fl. 1300.
The deft: Replyed that she bought the Wine from Abram Keeling, one
of the privateers & to him & his order she Likewise paid for the same.
The Court, ordered a Suspence in this act" for this Court day.
John Sharp, pit: v/s Richard Morris, def-: The pit: declares that
the Deft: is Indebted unto him fl. 117. 2. Wampum, beinge for his fees
etz. as appeares by acct: for Several Cases Wherein he pleaded as atturny,
and obtained Judgem'5 ags.' the persons W* Cost of suit, for W0!1 persons
this deft: Was Baile and Whereas this pit: hath obtained Execution ag"
the sd persons, & the Writ being Returned non est inventus, therefore
this pit: bringeth his Suite ag5.' the deft: as baile of the sd Persons for the
sd debt With Cost of Suite. Uppon hearinge of both parties this Wor-
shippful Court did order that this deft: should pay & satisfy the acct: of
the pit: to ye Summe of fl. 117. 2. Wampum, into the hands of the Sherif,
Who is to deliver the same either to the pit: or to whorae it properly
belongs, W* Cost of suite.
Roelof de Slaghter, pltf. v/s Egbert Mynders, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 47 zewant, which the deft, was bound to pay Robbert Coo
for pltf. Deft, admits the debt; he has already paid it. The W: Court
condemn the deft, to pay sd pltf. fl. 47, or otherwise to prove that he paid
it to Coo ; with costs.
Uppon the Petition of Anthony Snooke, Rich? Wood, Jermey Gyllet
& Edwd Huttson the Court Replyes— That the sd Petit" shall carry all the
Come Salt Plancx or deeles Imported or Exported in or out this Citty,
provided always that it shal be Lawful for the Inhabitants to Carry their
owne Corne etz. or to have it carried by their owne Servants, & not Else,
for Carrying of wch Corne etz these Petition" are to Receive Such
Sallary as shal be allowed them by this Court.
In the stead of the sd Persons the Govern!" hath Establisht — Roger
Purchase, William Coleert, Edward Hudson, Anthony Snooke.
On this day It is ordered by the Worsh: Court that the hull of the
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vessel Called the Cedar frigot, should be praized by Indifferent persons,
and to that end they made Choize of M' Sunderland, M' philip Johns,
Lammert Mol & Jan Ariaensen who are to praize the hull of ye s? Vessel
Now laid up before ye Port & to make a Returne thereof to this Court.
Followeth the Coppy of the s? Prayzers Returne: Wee underwritten
accordinge to the Within order have appraysed the Cedar ffrigot, and Do
Vallew hur at the just rate & prize of thirty three pounds of Currant
monny of New England or the true Vallue of it, as attest o' hands this
18* of June 1668:— (Signed)
Lammert Moll,
Jan Adriaensen,
Jn? Sunderland,
philip Johns.
Balthasaer de haert, Pit: v/s Richard Morris, deft: the Pit: de-
clares that this deft: engageth himselfe Vive Voce in the behalfe of
George Dennis, to free this pit: from paying any Custome, for a parcel
of sugar by the s? Dennis delivered to this pit: and whereas this deft: in-
tends for barbados, this pit: humbly prayes that the s? Engagemu: shal be
made good. The deft: ownes that he Engageth himselfe as afores?: that
he should proeve that the s? Sugar Was not to pay Custome, or otherwize
he engaged him for the same, for Wc.h he proffers as yet to give in good
Security. The Court ordered that this Def? should give in good security
accordinge to his Engagem' before his departure from this port.
The Serg': Pieter Schaefbanck appearinge in Court maketh oath that
he accordinge to this Worship1.1 Courts order made Enquiry in this
Towne, after Gabriel Thomsen, but can not be found in Towne.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York the 23* day of June A? 1668.
Prsent M' Olove Stevenz, Depty May'; M' Jno Laurence, W. Jno de
Peyster, Mr. Isaacq Bedloo; Capt" Jno. Manninge, Sherif.
Jan Adriaenz, Pit: v/s Reyntie pieters, Deft: The Pit: declares
that the Deft: is Indebted to him, for monney goods & Worke done, on
the deft? sloope to the summe of fi. 410:2 Bevers & fl. 38: 8. sewant. The
Court doth order the Pit: to bringe in his booke the next Court day,
and the def' may have Coppyes of the accounts in ye meane time, and
a Jury to be Impanneld to goe out uppon the s? Cause, and the deft:
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must personally appeare the next Court, or Leave an atturny then to
determine the s? question.
John Marshal, pit: v/s Anthony Jansen, deft: The pit: declares
that ye De£: is in his debt for goods 125 plankes. The deft: Remained
the first Court day defaut.
Martin Hofman, Pit: v/s Lukas Dirckz, deft: the pit: declareth
that the deft: is in his debt for goods & by a perticular obligation the
summe of fi. 793. 16 Sewant beinge the ballance of accounts between y™.
The Court doth order Lourens Vander spiegel & ffredrick philips to arbi-
trate ye s? differance & to bringe in their Report thereof the next Court
day.
Jacob Varrevanger, Pit: v/s Lodowyck post, deft: the pit: De-
clareth that he hath Judgem': ag5.' the deft. & desiereth that the deft:
may come before ye Court & owne ye debt. The Cut order the deft: next
Court to appeare.
Jacob Varrevanger, Pit: v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft: The pit: de-
clareth ye deft: is fl. 18. Zew': in his debt, the Court doth order the
deft: to pay the s? fl. 18. sewant W* Cost in 4 dayes.
Mary Carret, pit: v/s Tho: Louel, deft: The Pit: brought in an
obligation for 12^ Beavers ye deft: owed hur, and haveinge heard of a
horse of the deft?, attached the same, and prayeth Condemnat" The
Pit: produced two Witnesses Who attested that Jn? Barcker said he had a
horse to sel for the deft: and the s? barcker Ownes he Was to sel the horse
to the best advantage of Lovel. The Court do Order ye horse shal Con-
tinue under the attachm*: and that Lovel shal have Notice given him to
appeare the next Court ^day, otherwise the Court Will passe on to Con-
demnation.
Robbert Ceely, pit: v/s Jan de Caeper, deft: The Pit: declares ye
s d
deft: is Indebted to him for his Survegh of his Land 14: 6 good pay.
The Court doth order the deft: to pay the pit: in 8 dayes W* Cost.
Whereas Grietie Gerritsen, late widow of Pieter Schoorsteenveger
(Chimney sweeper) has come to die leaving many outstanding and in-
coming debts, the W: Court therefore nominate and elect as curators of
the said estate, Sieurs Cornelis Steenwyck and Cornells Clopper, who are
authorized to take the said estate under benefit of inventory and to regu-
late and administer it for the benefit of the creditors.
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Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke June the 30I1 A? 1668.
Present M* Oloff Stevensen Cortlant, Depty Mayf; M' John Laurence,
Mr Johannes de Peyster, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Aldermen; M' Jno Man-
ninge, Sherif.
John Adriaensen, Pit. v/s Reyntie Pieters, deft: The Pit: Declareth
that the Deft: is Indebted to him for monney, goods & Worke done to
the deft5 Sloope the Summe of fl. 754: 15 in Bevers & fl. 38: 8. in Wam-
pum, for Wc!* the Pit: prayeth Condemnation W* Cost of suit. The
Deft: Produced a Contra account. The Jury brought in their Verdict
& found for the deft: that the Pit: Was Indebted by ballance of the si
acct: the summe of fl. 249: 5. in Bevers W* Cost of Court. The Worshipp-
ful Court ordered that Judgem': should be Entred accordingly and
ordered the Pit: to pay the si fl. 249: 5. to the deft: W? Cost of Court,
Provided that the 12^ Bevers Was Really paid by him to the Comp* for
the acct: of this Pit:
JURY.
Timotheus Gabrie, Fredrick philips, Pieter Winster, Gerrit Van
Tright, Walraven Claerhout, Nicolaes Meyer, Isaacq de Foreest, Simon
Romeyn, Guilliam Dhoneur, Claes Jansen, Lourens Silla, Claes Bor-
dingh.
Jan van Bommel declares on oath, that Jan Adriaensen took and
received at his house about the year 1657: 92^ beavers to wit, 90 beavers
of Reyntie Pieters and 2^ of Lourens Lourensen.
Marten Hoffman, pltf. v/s Luycas Dircksen, deft. Both in default.
Mary Carret, Pit: v/s Thomas Lovel, deft: The pit: Declareth that
this deft: is Indebted to hur 12^ Bever, for W? she prayeth Condemned
against the deft5 horse by this pit: attached in the hands of Jnl Barcker
W* Cost of suite. The Sherif alledged to the Court that Jn° Backer de-
clared to him that the si Louel owned the si debt & desired that the sd.
horse should be sold towards the payment thereof. This Worshippful
Court Did Condemne the si horse towards the Satisfying of the si Debt
W* Cost of suite, & ordered the Sherif to make Sale thereof.
Jn° Marshal, pit: v/s Anthony Jansen, deft: In an act" of debt to
the Summe of 225 plankes. Uppon hearinge of both Parties, this Wor-
ship" Court did Decree that this deft: should make payment of the s?
Plankes Within the space of Eight dayes, W* Cost of Court.
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Balthazr De haert, Pit: v/s Hendrick Janz Baker, deft: In an act"
of debt to y* sume of fl. 815. Uppon the deft* desire the Court allowed
him time to answer this act" at the ensuing Court.
Fredrick Philips and Hendrick Kip, the elder, are hereby required
and authorized to inspect the watercourse of Anna Smit's lot, in the
presence of the h* Sheriff to see, whether the same is properly constructed
according to custom.
Roger Purchase, W? Collert, Edward Hudson & Anthony Snooke,
have on this day taken oath that they shal behave themselfes faithfully in
Working & Carreing of Come, Salt, & Planckes for the Inhabitants of
this Towne, uppon such Sallary as shal be allowed them by this Court.
Coeraet ten Eyck and Boele Roelofsen appearing request, they may
be paid in their capacity as guardians of the orphan child of Aeltie
Richers the money by them lent on interest to the City, alleging that they
have no other means to maintain said orphan child. The W: Court
promise to speak to the Governor thereupon.
Jacob de Looper, pltf. v/s Mary Goosens, deft. Pltf. says, that re-
siding in Albany in the house of the deft., which he hired of her, he is
ejected from the house by the deft., whereby the pltf. has suffered great
damage. Therefore he maintains, he is not indebted to the deft, and
demands the annulling of the judgment, which the deft, obtained against
him dated 19^ May ultimo, etz. The W: Court having heard parties,
still persist by their previous judgment dated the 19th May last.
Anthony Jansen, Pit: v/s Thomas Joanes, deft: the deft: 1. defaut.
Mary Van Hobooken, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: both parties
defaut.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: the deft: 1. defaut.
Mary Gosens, Pit: v/s Lodewyck Post, deft: the deft: 2. defaut.
W? Meritt, Pit: v/s Jn° Cooly, deft:
Att a Mayr.s Court held at New York July the 7th 1668. Present
Capt Thomas Willet, Mayr; M' Olove Stevensen, M' Jo: Lawrence, M?
Jno de Peyster, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen; Capt. Jno. Manning,
Sherif.
Fredrik Philipsen, Johannes deWit & Guilliam de Honeur Inhabi-
tants of this place, Presented to this Worshipp11 Court, that they Where
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Informed that the Inhabitants of Albany Would Sollicite to the Govern'
that none but the Inhabitants of that place should trade there With the
Indians, Contrarie to the previledges heretofore Enjoyed by the Inhabi-
tants of this Place, and therefore Desired that this Worshipful Court
Would give their advice to the Govern1: about it.
This Worshippful Court, do Judge that the prohibition of the sd-
trade should be very prejudicial to the Inhabitants of this Country in
general, and y* therefore the priviledge of a free Trade there, ought not
to be prohibited; Whereas those of Albany have the same priveledge of
Trading here & else Where as any of the Inhabitants themselves doe enjoy.
Capt" Jn° Manning, Pit: v/s Mattys & Jacob de haert, deft' the
pit: declareth that the deft' one Sabbath day Last a Sennit Where found
Cutting of Wood on the Sabbath in the Woods Contrary to Lawes of
God & man. The Court ordered the Pit: Next Court to bring proeve.
Anthony Janz, Pit: v/s Robbert Joanes, Def': The pit: declareth
that the deft: is Indebted unto him fl. 122: 14. in Wampum for W* he
prayeth Condemnation Wth Cost. Uppon hearing of both Parties, this
Worshipp1! Court doe Condemne & order the deft: to make payment of
the s? fl. 122: 14. Wampum in 14 dayes time W* Cost of Sute.
Mary Gosens, pit. against Lodowyck Post, def. Defts. 3^ defaut.
Pit. says, that def. owes her fl. 69. 14. according to a/c in zewant and
requests condemnation with costs. The Marshal declares, that the def'
admitted the debt in his presence. The W: Court condemn def' to
satisfy and pay the p" within the time of 14 days, with costs on pain of
execution.
Abel Hardenbroecx wife, pltf. v/s Lourens Hoist, deft. Pltf. com-
plains, that the deft, being her servant, is behaving very stubbornly in her
husbands absence and will not attend to his work in taking care of the
tan pits. She demands, that the W. Court will constrain him thereto.
The deft, says, he cannot remain in the house, because the pltf. always
raves and scolds so. However he promises to do the work until his
masters return.
Allard Anthony is ordered to deliver over by the Next Court day
Theunis Cray's a/c for board disbursed to the prisoners.
Mr. Petrus Stuyvesant, pltf. v/s Paulus Richard, deft. Pltf. says,
that in the year 1664 he sold to the deft, two negroes for the sum of fl.
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600. Hollands payable at Amsterdam to Johan Babtista van Renselaer as
attorney of Olof Stevens Cortlant for payment of which sum he, the deft.,
assigned the abovenamed Renselaer to Sieur Richl Barry, merchant at
Amsterdam, but 'twas not paid by said Barry, but sent back protested;
he therefore demands payment or restitution of the aforesaid negroes
besides costs and damages suffered by non-payment. Deft, denies an
assigning but that he drew a bill of exchange on Robbert Barry, to whom
the money was remitted by his father from France; and as regards the
protest, whereas the exchange was accepted on 15* April 1665, and was
not protested till the 6* June 1665, being a bill payable one month after
sight, therefore, according to the law of exchange the protest was made
too late. The pltf. demands 6 @ 8 months time to prove meanwhile be
the declarations of Burgomasters, that the bill was protested in due
season. The W: Court decrees and orders at pltf's request, that the pltf.
or Johan Babtista van Renselaer shall prove within 8 months time, that
the said protest was duly made according to the law of exchange at Am-
sterdam; or in default thereof to seek his redress on the acceptor Robbert
Barry aforesaid.
Francois Rombouts, pltf. v/s Balthazar d'Haert, deft. Pltf. says, he
sold some time ago to the deft, a parcel of rye @ 4 gild" and 10 stiv the
skepel, producing his book wherein the same is entered in confirmation
thereof. The deft, admits the trade, but says, he did not agree for more
than fl. 4: 7! the skepel etc. The W: Court decree, that the pltfs. book
must stand before the defts. assertion and therefore condemn the deft,
to pay fl. 4: 10 for each skepel with costs.
In the matter in question between Mettie Wessels on the one side
and Warnaer Wessels on the other side in a case of a/c, the W: Court
elected as arbitrators Christoffel Hooghlant and Gelyn Verplanck, who
are hereby requested to examine the a/cs of parties and if possible settle
them and reconcile parties; and the Marshal is specially ordered and
charged to notify the above named Warnaer to come and make up and
settle said a/c with the aforesaid Mettie in presence of said gentlemen.
It is this day ordered that the goods of W™ Smith by Jno Sharp at-
tached and now in the hands of the Sherif should be sould towards satis-
faction of a Judgem' Past by this Court ags.' the said Smith at the suit of
the s? Sharp bearinge date the 2? of June Last past.
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Lourens de Silla entering requests, that the W: Court will please to
approve the award made by Mr John Lawrence and Mr Johannes de Pey-
ster as arbitrators invited thereto and delivered, between Mr Mayor
Thomas Willet and him the applicant. The W: Mayor declares to con-
form to the said decision and orders Mr John Lawrens in his absence to
satisfy and pay the abovenamed Lourens de Sille according to the tenor
of the said award.
It is this day Ordered by the W: Court on the complaint of the
Sheriff, that Sieur Francois Rombouts shall issue execution on the goods
of Francois Younge condemned in his behalf on the 6* Aug5.' last.
Herry Nuton is this day allowed for salary fl. ioo. sewant pr annum,
beginning on the commencement of his service.
It is this day resolved by the W: Court, to farm out the Burgher ex-
cise of wine and beer and of the butchering within this City, and the Sec-
retary is ordered to announce the same by notices.
Mr Isaacq Bedloo, P1' v/s MF Young of Bermuda, deff The P".
declareth that the def' sold him 400 of Kinck homes or Shells for wc.h this
P1.' was to pay him as much as the def- could sell them for, to any other
Man. Uppon hearing of both parties this Worshipp1.1 Court did order
that this def' should Performe his Bargaine in delivering the s? 400 homes
or Shells to the P1.' at the same price he sould them to Fredrick Philips.
On complaint of Sieur Dirck van Clyff Mr Allard Antony is hereby
strictly ordered and commanded to hand over within the time of twice 24
hours after notice hereof, to the appointed arbitrators the exceptions,
which he pretends to have ag5-' the applicants a/c, on pain of nonsuit.
Balthazar d'Haert, pltf. v/s Hendrick de Backer, Junior, deft.
Deft, is ordered to answer pltfs. demand on the next Court day.
Ariaen van Laer, pltf. v/s Hendrick van de Water, deft. Deft, in
default.
Susanna Verplanck, pit. ag5.' Tho: Taylor, def'. The deft. 1 defaut.
Simon Romeyn, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf. says, they
are agreed.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck this 4* of August A? 1668.
Capt. Thomas Willet, Mayor ; Mr Olof Stevensen Cortlant, Mr Jno Law-
rence, Mr Johannes de Peyster, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Ald'Men.
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Balthazf De Haert, Pit: v/s Hendrick Van Vueren, Deft: in an
act" of Debt to the Summe of fi. 815: 10. in Wampum. Uppon the re-
quest of the deft: this Worshippful Court did order that some Indifferent
persons should View the Bookes of the Pit: & Examin wether the s?
Bookes doe agree With the produced bond of fl. 815: 10. And to that
end this Court made Choize of M' Christ! Hooghlant & M1. Gerrit Van
Tright, who are to make a returne thereof the ensuing Court day.
Capt" John Manninge, Sherif, Pit: v/s Anna Coex, Deft: The pit:
presented to this Court that the deft: had sold Rom to the Indians Con-
trary to Law. This Worshippful Court haveing heard both parties, & the
Witnesses produced by the pit: did Decree that the deft: should pay a
fine of five pounds Sterlinge, With Cost of suite accord? to Lawe.
Johannes Withart, pltf. v/s Jacob Vis, deft. About difference of a/c
and debt. The W: Court refer parties to Sieurs Johannes van Brugh and
Christoffel Hooghlandt, who are requested and authorized to examine a/cs
and to reconcile parties by form of arbitration if possible. If not to report
their proceedings to the W Court.
Lourens Hoist, pltf. v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. . . . payment of wages, with costs. Deft, complains,
that pltf. did not perform his duty as he was bound to do, but designedly
injured him to the amount of fl. 500 in neglecting the tan vats. Pltf.
requests, that some persons may be appointed, who understand the vats,
to inspect them. The W: Court authorize M' Coenraet Ten Eyck and
Carsten Luersen to inspect and report to the Court on the next Court
day, what damage the deft, may have suffered in the said tan vats by
reason of the pltfs. neglect.
On the humble petition of Mary Polet, widow of Mattheus de Vos, re-
questing, that some persons may be appointed by this W. Court as cura-
tors of the estate left by the abovenamed de Vos, there are nominated
and elected by us, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of New York
Sieurs Hendrick Coustrie, Christoffel Hooghlant and Carsten Luersen,
who are hereby required and authorized to inventory the estate left by
the abovenamed de Vos, and to administer it to the advantage of the
general creditors, as is proper.
On the complaint of Sieur Francois Rombouts, that M1. Balthazar de
Haert is still in default to fulfil the judgment of the Court dated 7 July
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past, It is by the W: Court ordered, that Mr Balthazar de Haert shall
satisfy and pay for the rye to the amount of 137^ skepels according to s?
judgment within three times 24 hours.
John Laurensen, P" v/s Thomas Barnes, Def- Copy of the P1'3 dec-
laration to be graunted to the def'.
Capt" Jn? Manninge, pit: v/s Johem Schoeyster, deft: The Pit: pre-
sented to this Court that the deft: had sold Drinck to the Indians. The
deft: Denyeth the same. This Worshipful Court Can not find the deft:
to be Guilty & therefore they doe Cleare him for this time.
Styntie Hattems, Pit: v/s Anna Koex, deft: in an action of debt.
The Pit: is Ordered to prove the Debt the ensuing Court day.
De Siampan, pit: v/s Anna Marlin & the Wife of Adrian Vincent,
def's in an act. of Assuault & Battery. Uppon hearing of both parties,
the Court can not find that the def1? are in faut.
Whereas Thomas de Laval Esq. & Jonas Bartelsen did referre to vs
the May- and AldEmen of New-Yorck, to Determine by way of arbitra-
tion a differance rissen betweene the s? parties, Concerning three Years
& one Moneth Salary of the s? Jonas for attending the Wheighouse &
Collecting the money to the use of the Govf Uppon hearing of both par-
ties We doe Award the Mr De Laval shal allow the s? Jonas for his Sallary
during the s? time fl. 1500. Zewant With this proviso — that Jonas Bartel-
sen shal take the debts by him brought in acct: in part of payment.
Sara Bridges, pit: v/s Nicasius D'Silla & his Wife, deft? the def-s
1 defauts.
John Lawressen, Pit: v/s Thomas Barnes, deft: It is ordered that
the def': shal take our Coppy of the pit? declarat" & bring his answer to
it the next Court day.
Ariaen Van Laer, Pit: v/s Hendrick Van de Water, deft: the de£:
2. defaut.
Mr Thorns, Pit: v/s Peter Simons, deft: the deft: & pit: both
defaut.
Johs Spiegelaer, Pit: v/s Abram Carpyn, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s Reynier Rycken, deft: the deft: 1. defaut.
Elsie Jansen, Pit: v/s Tho: Berriman, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
Anthony de Milt, Pit: v/s Lodowyck Post, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
Susanna Verplanck, pit: v/s Tho: Tyler, deft: the deft: defaut.
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August the 17* A? 1668. Att a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present M' Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Ralph Whitfield, Capt. Mat-
thias Nicolls, M' Isaacq Bedloo, MT. Francois Boon, Mr Christoffel Hoogh-
lant, Aldermen ; Capt Jn.° Manning, Sherif.
It was this day Resovled by this Worshipp" Court, that the Townes
men of New Yorke should be Listed & Devided in two bands Military,
and to appeare in Armes uppon the Departure of the Right Honnb.Ie
Govern: Richard Nicolls; and to that end this Court (W'.h the advice of
his honn^ the Governf) made Choice of the following persons, for officers
of the s? Companies to Wite —
for Captain for Lef tenant for Ensignes
Marten Kregier & Govert Loocquermans Stephen van Cortlant
Johannes van Brugh Jacob Kipp Daniel d'Houdecourt.
This Worshipful Court did on this day Order that Hendrick Obe,
farmer of the Burger Excys should give in Security for the s? Excys, ac-
cordinge to the Tenn!" of the Conditions, uppon Wc.h the Exys was Let
out unto him.
Septr 4th 1668. Att a Mayors Court held at New York. Present Mf
Cornells Steenwyke, Mayor; W. Ralph Whitfield, Capt. Matthias Nicolls,
M' Isaacq Bedloo, W- Francois Boon, MT. Christoffel Hooghlant, Alder-
men; Capt Jno. Manninge, Sheriff e.
On this day received from his Honn' the Govern!" Coll: Fra: Lovelaice
a Warrant, Directed to the Mayor for the Publishing of a day of humiliation
to be held in this Citty on Tuesday Next ensuing being the 8* of this Instant
month of Septb-, and was Published and fixed up at the Usual places.
Whereas the Late Overzeers of Orphans or Weesmasters have served
out their time and it being Necessary that in their roomes some other fit
persons should be appointed, We the Mayor & AldEmen of New Yorcke
have made Choize of MT. Poulus Leendersen Van de Grift, M.1- Johannes
Van Brugh & Johannes De Peyster to be Weesmasters for one whole
Yeare Commencing from the date hereof & Expiringe the 4* day of Sep-
tembr A? 1669: And the Late Weesmasters are hereby required to De-
liver up unto the s? persons, all the Estate of Orphans now remaining in
their Custodie; Dated as aboves?
On this day this Worshipp1.1 Court made Choize of Mr Corn: Van
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Ruyven & Ffredrick philips to be Church- Wardens or Kerkmasters for
one Whole Yeare Comencing from the date hereof etz.
NBene, the forme Was, the same forme of ye Weesmr.s here above.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck, Septf the 15* A° 1668.
Present M* Cornelis Steennwyck, Mayor ; M1- Raphe Whitfeld, Mr Jo:
Bedloo, M* Frs Boon, M[ Christ!" Hooghlant, Aldermen; Capt. Jno Man-
ninge, Sherif.
Jonas Bartelsen, pltf. v/s Gerrit van Tright, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 54. 9. in zewant, being for weigh money of 21. tubs of
tobacco, which deft, owed M' Laval and which were transferred by Mr.
Laval to him, the pltf., pursuant to the Court order dated. . . Deft,
maintains, he does not owe full weigh money since s? tobacco was not
then shipped off. The W: Court having heard debates of parties, con-
demn deft, to pay full weigh money, with costs.
Lourens Hoist, Pit: v/s Abel Hardenbroeck & his Wife, def-s In an
act" of Assault & Battery. Uppon hearing of both parties, this Wor-
shippfull Court did decree that the Deft: should pay a fine of fl. 12 Wam-
pum With Cost of suit.
Balthaz' d Haert, Pit: v/s Hendrick Van Veuren, deft: in an act"
of Debt. It was this day ordered that a Jury should be Impannelled to
Trye the Cause, the ensuing Court day.
Uppon the Petition of Andries Andriesen being Imprisoned for
offending & breaking the Lawes of y? Governm' in rude & uncivill
actions, Committed in Drinck; and now promisinge for the future to be-
havie himselfe Civilly & Peaceably that no Complaint shal come to this
Court against him; This Worshippful Court did Order that the Petition?
should be released of his Imprisonm': provided he behavies himselfe
according to promise.
Jn? Lourensen, Pit: v/s Thomas Barnes, deft: the Pit: makeinge
Complaint that the deft: hath spoild him a parcel of Yarne of Wc.h he En-
gaged to Weave a Webb for this Pit: etz. Uppon hearing of ye Com-
plaint this Worshipp1.1 Court thought fit to referre the Case to Indifferent
persons, and made Choize of Mr Johannes de Peyster & Mr Johannes Van
Brugh to be arbitrators, for to Decide the differance if possible, or other-
wise to make a returne the ensuinge Court day.
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Tho: Barnes, Pit: v/s Jn? Lourensen, deft: In an act" of Debt. It
is this day ordered that M' Johannes De Peyster & Mr Johannes Van
Brugh should be arbitrators, to Determine the differance if possible, or
otherwise to make their returne the ensuing Court day.
Abell Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Lourens Hoist, deft. Pltf. prosecutes
an attachment issued by him on defts. goods, now in the hands and keep-
ing of the pltf. and says deft, owes him fl. 28. and further, that deft, is a
thief and public robber and he undertakes to prove it. The W: Court
order pltf. to prove his assertion at the next Court day, and see no
reason, why defts. goods should remain under attachment. They there-
fore declare the attachment invalid and order pltf. to hand the attached
goods over to the deft.
Allard Antony, pltf. v/s The Overseers of the Highways, deft.
Pltf. says, the defts. have unjustly fined him for some damage, which the
defts. claim was done to the negroes land by the pltf's fence and says, it
was caused by the negroes own fence. He demands therefore that the
above fine be returned. Defts. answering say, that on inspection they
found the negroes fence good and sufficient, but found the pltf's fence
imperfect. The pltf's demand was dismissed by the W. Court and he
was ordered so to repair his fence, that no damage could be done thereby
to his neighbours.
Allard Antony, pltf. v/s Lewis Michiel and Stoffel, negroes, defts.
Defts {sic) wife appearing complains, that some of her pigs are killed, of
which she says the abovenamed negroes are guilty, since they were found
on their land. She requests, that the W. Court would be pleased to order
the said negroes to give security, that they should not commit any more
damage on pltfs. hogs. Defts. deny having been guilty of killing the
pltfs. hogs. The W: Court order defts. to keep still and quiet, so as to
give no cause of complaint to their neighbours.
Harmen Wessels P1* v/s M' Stapeley, Def'. It is ordered that the
Def' shal take out a Coppy of the P".s declaration to answer the same the
ensuing Court day.
Lourens Hoist, pltf. v/s Abel Hardenbrook. The W: Court refer
the parties regarding the a/c in question to M' Coenraet ten Eyck and
Carsten Luersen, who are requested and authorized to examine a/cs of
parties and if possible to settle them, if not to report to the W: Court at
the next Court day on the a/c and the damage done the tan pits.
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Tho: Carr, Pit: v/s Robbert Joanes, deft; in an act" of Debt.
The Court did order that the goods of the deft: attached by this Pit:
Should be secured till further order.
Luycas Dircksen, pltf. v/s Josyn Verhagen deft. In an act" of debt.
The W: Court refer parties to Sieurs Gerrit van Tright and Francois
Rombouts to decide the matter if possible; otherwise to render their
report.
Isaacq Greveraet, Pit: v/s Robbert Joanes, Deft: the def': i De-
fault, the Worshippful Court ordered that a defaut should be Entred,
and in the Meane While the attachment made by the pit: uppon the hides
of the def': to Stand good till further order.
W™ Merrit, Pit: v/s George Canida, deft: both parties defaut.
Alice Rodgers, Pit: v/s Sara Hawkins, def? the Court ordered that
the first default should be Entred against the deft.
George Canida, Pit: v/s Edward Shakleton & Tho: Younge, Deft?
The Court ordered that the first Default should be Entred ags' the Def?
Pieter De Nys, Pit: v/s Jn° Garland, deft: The Court Ordered that
the first Default should be Entred against the Def':
Willem Lubbersen, Pit. v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: The Defend':
& Pit: both defaut & agreed.
Anthony De Milt, Pit: v/s Lodewyck Post, deft: The detf 2 defaut.
Mary Gosens, Pit. v/s Warnaer Wessellsen, deft: The deft: 1 de-
fault.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Warnaer Wesselsen, deft: The deft: 1
default.
Sara Briges, Pit: v/s Nicasius de Sille & Tryntie his Wife, deft?
The deft? default.
Arien Appel, Pit: v/s Evert Pells, detf The deP: 1. default.
Sept1: 22I A° 1668. Att a Court held at New York. Present Mr.
Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayor; MT. Raphe Whitefield, M' Francis Boon,
M' Christoffel Hooglant, Aldrmen.
On the petition of Dirck Jans, Jan Adams and Cornelis Mattysen,
next of kin of the dec? Hage Bruynsen, requesting in substance, that
they, the petitioners, may be authorized with a fourth person, to take the
estate left by the abovenamed Hage Brynsen and to administer it for the
advantage of the interested; is apostilled as follows: — In case no admin-
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istrator has been appointed by the will of the dec? the petitioners with
Sieur Jacob Kipp are authorized as curators, to administer the estate left
by the late Hage Bruynsen for the advantage and greatest profit of the
interested, provided they shall render to the W: Orphan Court of this
City due ace' and explanation; and those of the Haerlem Court are
ordered to hand over the goods of the dec? to the said curators. Ady as
above.
Octob' the 2d. A° 1668. Att a Mayors Court held at New York.
Present M' Cornelis Stenwik, Mayr; M' Ralph Whitefield, M' Francis
Boon, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Christoffel Hooghlant, Aldrmen; Capt Jno.
Manning, Sherif.
Balthaz1; De Haert, Pit: v/s Hendrick Van Vuerden, deft: The
Pit: declares that the de£: is Indebted unto him the summe of fl. 815: 10:
Wampum, as p' obligation and Complains that he can obtaine no Pay-
ment from the de£: Wherefore he Prayeth this Court for Judgement
With Cost of Suite. The Jury brought in their Verdict & found for the
Pit: and found the s? obligation to be good onely deducting out of the
same soo much as the def': shall make appeare, he hath since paid in
part of payment: The Court did order that Judgem': should be entred
according to Verdict, and Ordered the deft to make Payment of the debt
With Cost of Suite.
JURIES.
Fredrick Philips, form. ; Timothy Gabrie, Pietf Winster, Jn° Laur-
ence, Alexander Watts, Guilliam de Honeur, Isaacq Greveraet, Daniel
Hondecoutre, Johannes Hardenbroeck, Jacob Varrevanger, Anthony de
Milt, Peter Smith.
Isaacq Greveraet, Pit: v/s Robbert Joanes, deft: The deft: Re-
maineth Defaut the 3? Court day. The Pit: Declares that the Deft: is in
his Debt as appeares by a bill under the deft- hand, the summe of fl. 128:
o. Wampum, for W* he Craves Judgem': ags.' the def': for the Paiment
thereof W* Cost of suite. This Worship1.1 Court, uppon the 3? default
of the deft: do Order the deft: to pay the s? debt, and do Condemne the
Leather of the deft: attached by the Pit: towards the Satisfaction of the
&*. Debt With Cost of Suite.
W"? Merrit, Pit. v/s George Canida, deft: The deft 3? default
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The Pit: demands from the deft: fl. 21. Wampum for W* he attached
somne monney of the deft: now in the hands of Roelof the Slaughter, and
Prayeth Condemnation thereof towards the Satisfying of the si debt: The
Court did Condemne the si Attached monny towards the Satisfying of the
sd. Debt W* Cost of Suit.
Harman Wessells, Pit: v/s MT. Stapeley, deft: The Court doe order
that this Case Should be decided by Way of Arbitration & Doe appoint
thereunto M' Jacob Hendrix Varrevanger & Mf Thomas Tiddeman, for
to award what the Pit: is to have for his Cure done to the deft: and Like-
wise to decide the whole differance between them.
Mary Gosens, Pit: v/s Warn' Wessels, deft: the deft: 2. default.
Sara Bridges, Pit: v/s Tryntie Croegers, deft: Uppon hearinge of
both Parties the Court finding y* the Debt Wc.h this Pit: demanded from
the deft: did properly belonge to the deft? husband, Nicasius de Silla,
therefore the Court do referre the Pit: to the s? Silla, whoes proper debt
it is, & doe order the Pit: to Pay the Charges of this Court.
Thomas Carre, Pit: v/s Robbert Joanes, deft: The deft: Remained
the 3? Court day default: The Pit: Declareth that the deft: is indebted
unto him the summe of fl. 260. Zewant and Prayeth this Court to Order
the de£: to pay the s? Debt W* Cost of Suite. Uppon the 3? Defaut of
the Deft: this Worshipp1.1 Court, Did Order that Judgement should be
entred against the deft: for the Payment of the s? Debt With Cost of
Suite.
Anthony de Milt, pltf. v/s Lodowyck Post, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. 1042 zewant with costs. Deft, failing to appear on the next
Court day is condemned by the W: Court to pay the demanded debt,
with costs, and that within the term of six weeks from date hereof.
Rabba Cooty, Pit: v/s Hendrick Van Vueren, deft: The Pit:
makinge his Compl': by Declaration in Writing. The deft: Confessed
that he mixed 10 Schippel Rye & 2 Schipples of Pease, in the flower he
delivered to the Pit: and Saith further that he did do it by order of M!
Balthazar d'Haert, and did Likewise Deliver al the said flower as a servant
of the s? Balthus. The Worshippfull Court Did Order that the deft:
should Proeve What he now alledgeth ; that he did it by M1. Balthus his
order, and bring his proefe the ensuinge Court day.
Tho: Tiddeman, Pit: v/s Hend: Obe, deft: The Court Did Order
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(uppon the Consent of the Pit:) that the df"s Sonne, should be Released
from his Imprisoning and returne to his fathers howse until the Next
Court day; until Wc.h time the deft: Remained Bayle that his said Sonn
should be forthcomming.
Mr Jacob Hendricks Varrevanger appearing in Court as testamentary
administrator, with Sieur Hendrick Coutrie, at present absent, of the
estate left by the late Maria Polet, widow of Mattheus de Vos, dec?, re-
quests, that the W: Court would please to authorize some one to act in
the place of his s? co-curator during his absence; also that the s? Coutrie's
wife may be ordered to hand over to him all the zewant and silver
entrusted by the said Mary Polet, in her life time, to the abovenamed
Mde Coutrie. The W: Court decree and order, that Mde Coustrie shall
hand the petitioner all the seawant and silver which she has to keep for
the abovenamed Mary Polet, and Mr Francois Boon, Alderman, is pro-
visionally authorized to attend the above administration with the peti-
tioner, until the return of the aforesaid Sieur Coutrie.
From the nomination of those of the Court of Haerlem, the W:
Court elects for the ensuing Year
Daniel Terneur as Deputy Sherif ;
Pieter Roelofsen, as Constable;
Johannes Verveleen,
Davit de Mareest,
Resolveert Waldron,
Kier Woutersen.
And the inhabitants of the abovenamed village and all others, whom it may
concern, are ordered and required to honor them as such. Ady, as above.
Abel Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Lourens Hoist, deft. For debt.
This action referred to the next Court day.
Abel Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Lourens Hoist, deft. Concerning the
theft. This action Likewise referred to the next Court day.
Alice Rodgers, P1.4 v/s Sara Hawkins, Deft The P1!5 atturny Mr
Rider alledgeth that parties are uppon agreement.
Egbert Myndersen, P1.1 v/s Warn? Wessels, Def1 The deft 2? defaut.
Simon Turcq, pltf. v/s Tho : Lewis, deft. In an act" of debt. It was
Ordered that the deft, should take out a Copy of the pltf. declaration and
put his answer in before the next Court.
As Overseers.
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Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck Octob? the 20* A? 1668.
Mr Cornells Steenwik, May!"; Mr Mathyas Nicolls, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Mr
Francois Boon, M? Christoffel Hooghl?, Capt" Jn.° Manninge, Sherif.
W? Argent, P1' v/s John Ashman, def? This Action being referred
by the Court of Assizes to this Court and the P" makeing his Complaint
and Proving his declaration by Sufficient Witnesses ag5.' the def? This
Court thought fit to declare that the Def- hath falsly slandered the P" and
whereas the def' on the 3? day of June Last past did Enter into bond of
iolb Sterl? of Lawful English Monny to Defend this Suite in person or by
his Atturny, and the def' not att all appearinge, this Worshipp1.1 Court did
decree that the s? Bond of the Def? Was forfeited and did order the Pay-
ment thereof to the use of the P1' towards the Satisfaction of the damages
•wc* the P1' susteined by the s? slander.
Harman Wessells, P1' v/s Mr Stapely, def? In an act" of debt. The
Arbitrate by this Court appointed bringing in their award and allowed to
the P1.' three pounds and no more. Whereuppon the Court Ordered that
Judgem? should be entred accordingly and the parties each to pay his
owne Charges.
Rabba Cuty, P1.' v/s Hendrick Van Veuren, Def? The P1.' declareth
that the Def? Delivered him a parcel of flower to the Quantity of 44'.b Wc.h
flower was found to be no flower but Bran & Meal as it Comes out of the
Mil by Wc.h he is greatly Damnified, and prayeth this Court to Ord? the
Def? to make Delivery of soo much good flower and damages w* Cost.
The def? replyes that al the meal he delivered to the P1-' was Delivered
by him as a Servant to M? Balthaz? D'haert who paid him for his Worke.
The Jury brought in their Verdict for the Defend? and the P1' to pay
Cost of Suite. The Court ordered that Judgement should be entred
accordingly.
JURY.
Wm Sanford, fore"; Jn.° Garland, Tho Taylor, Hend* Willemsen, W?
Bogardus, Nicla.es Backer, Timothy Gabrie, Jn° Lawrence, Pieter Winster,
Sachery Krisp, James Karpenter, Jacob Kip.
Lourens Van der Spiegel declares on oath, that M? Balthazar told
him, deponent, that he may make the flour, which he is to deliver the
Jew on his a/c as coarse as he pleased, it being only for a devilish yew.
Pieter Jansen, miller, being sworn declares, that a considerable time ago
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a parcel of wheat was sent to the mill by young Hend* the baker, among
which he saw some rye, but does not know how much and that Mr Bal-
thaz' de Haert paid him for the grinding. Annica Andries beinge
sworne in Court declared as p' deposition in writing.
Mary Gosens, P1.' v/s Tho: Carre, Def- In an Act" of debt to the
summe of fl. 86: 6. Uppon hearing of both Parties this Worsh" Court
did decree that the one halfe of the s? debt should be rec? by this P1' out
of the attached monny, & for the other halfe to stay, according to Condi-
tion until the Def' shal receive his Monny from George Joanes, and ye
deft to pay Cost.
Tho? Tiddeman, P1' v/s Hendrick Obe Senior, Hendrick Obe Junior,
Def? The P1.' declares that he Covenanted and Contracted w'.h the def
that his Sonn should serve him the space of five Yeares uppon Several
Conditions, and declares that the Def' is now Run away o' of his Service
to his father's howse, who gives him Entertaynment Contrary to Lawe
and therefore desires that the Boy may returne in his Service and Like-
wise to allow him good dammages w'l1 Cost. The Def- denyeth any Con-
tract ever was made between him & the PV Requires proofe thereof.
The Jury brought in their Verdict and found for the PV if the defend'5
Confession to Mr Rider, that he had Put out his Son for five Yeares be
Sufficient; otherwise for the Def' the P1.' to pay Cost of Suite. The Court
thought fit to suspend their Judgement until the following Court day.
JURY.
W? Sanford, forem: Jno Garland, Tho. Taylor, Hendk Willemsen,
W? Bogardus, Nicol Backer, Timoth. Gabrie, Jno Laurence, Pieter
Winster, Sach. Krisp, James Karpenter, Jacob Kip.
Silvester Salisbury being sworn in Court declareth that he heard
Hendrick Obe Senior say in other Discourses, that he thought he had
done now verry wel for his Sonne, by Puttinge him to Mr Tiddeman
where he should gaine a good Art. Peter Smith being Sworne in Court,
deposed that some time since, he heard of Hend* Obe Senior that he had
Put his sonne to the s? Mr. Tiddeman, and the s? Tiddeman said that the
Boy Would do better by him in Case his father's howse Was not soo nye
to his. Whereuppon the s? Obe Replyed that he would give his Boy no
entertainment, but Would Beat him out of doores, in Case he came there,
except uppon some Necessary occasion. Jn? Rider uppon his Oath
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taken before M' Whitefeld Deposed, that he heard Mr Hend: Obe say-
that he had done Verry happily for the s? Obe his Sone by putting him
for 5 Yeares to M' Tho. Tiddeman, & Likewise that he would not suffer
his said sonn, uppon any frivolous account to come at his house and that
he Would Likewise give ord' to his Wife not to Permit the same in his
Absence.
Simon Claesen Turcq, Pit: v/s Tho: Lewis, Deft: This Court did
ord!" that this Case should be Tryed by a Jury the next Court day.
Jacob Kip as curator of the estate left by Hage Bruynsen, pltf. v/s
Marten Hofman, deft. Pltf. in his quality demands from deft, the sum
of fl. 735 in sewant arising from an unpaid bill of exchange of fl. 200
Hol^s according to an agreement dated 25 May last. Deft, says, he is
willing to pay the seawant, provided the pltf. according to the aforesaid
agreem' also gives bail that the above fl. 200. Hoi?5 are not received.
The W: Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay the fl. 735 de-
manded with costs, on condition that the pltf. in his capacity shall give
sufficient bail de restituendo for said seawant, that the bill of exchange in
question was not paid in Holland.
Mary Gosens, Pit: against Warn' Wessells, deft. Both Defaut.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Both Default.
Alice Rodgers, Pit: v/s Sara Hawkins, deft. M^ Rider Declares
that Prties are uppon agreemt:
Nathaniel Jans Backer, pltf. v/s Hendrick Jansen Spiers, deft.
Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 360. seawant, with costs. Deft, acknowl-
edges the debt, but requests some delay. The W: Court having heard
parties condemn the deft, to pay pltf. the above fl. 360. and with pltf's
consent a month's delay was granted to deft, to pay in, with cost.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York this 10* of Novemtf A? 1668.
Present Mr Corn? Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt. Matthias Nicolls, Mr Isaac
Bedloo, Mr- Frs. Boon, Ald'men.
Simon Claesen Turck, P1.' v/s Thomas Lewis, Def' Mr. Poulus Leen-
dersen being Sworne in Court declares that to his best remembrance
in the Yeare 1661 a Parcel of deale-bords Where delivered by Tho:
Lewis in the Custodie of the Court for the acct: of Simon Turcq. The
Court do adjourne the Tryel of this Case until the Next Court day and
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ordered that each Party should beare the halfe Charges of the Impan-
nelled Jury.
Mary Gosens, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 89. 14. zewant, with costs. Deft, remains for the 3? time in
default. The W: Court condemn deft, to pay the demanded fl. 89. 14.
in zewant with costs.
Robbert Storie, Pit: v/s Joseph Carpenter, deft: It is ordered that
the deft: shal take out a Coppy of the Pit5: Declaration & put his answer
to the same the ensuing Court day, being this day 14^
Marretie Gerrits, pltf. v/s Mary Goosens, deft. Pltf. says, she sold
a parcel of carpenters tools to the deft. Deft, denies the purchase. The
W: Court order pltf. to summon her witnesses for the next Court day.
Mettie Greveraat, pltf. v/s Tho: Hal and Pieter Stoutenbergh,
guardians of the child left by Kleyn Klaessen. Pltf. demands from deft.
fl. 200. zewant for maintenance of the child. Defts. acknowledge to be
indebted in this matter to the pltf., but request some delay. The W:
Court condemn defts. to satisfy the pltf. within ~ time, with costs.
Tho: Hall and Pieter Stoutenburgh, guardians of Kleyn Klaessens
children, pltfs. v/s Jochem Beeckman, deft. Pltfs. in aforesaid quality
demand the sum of fl. 150. with interest thereof. Deft, admits the debt,
but requests some delay and that his obligation be then returned him.
The Wors1.1 Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay pltfs.
within -| time and order the deft's obligation to be then returned him.
Alice Rodgers, Pit: v/s Sara Hawkins, deft: Mr Jn? Rider
alledgeath that the Parties Where agreed and the deft: Hawkins was
to pay the Charges.
Denys Isaacqsen, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the deft: is.1 de-
faut.
Mettie Wessels, pltf. v/s Thomas Tiddeman, deft: Defts. ist de-
fault. The pltf. demands from deft. fl. . . . as per account.
Simon Janz Romeyn, Pit: v/s Warn' Wessels, deft: The deft: 1
defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: v/s Mary Dobsen, deft: The deft: is.' default.
Huygh Barentsen de Kleyn appearing in Court presents a written
petition, in which he complains in substance of the harsh proceedings of
his adversary, Balthazar de Haert, particularly in the unlawful imprison-
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ment of his, the petitioner's, person, without any proper execution being
obtained against his person, but solely against his effects; which effects
said de Haert sold for the most part; requesting that the W: Court would
be pleased to release him from his imprisonment, whereby he shall, in a
short time, be able to lay by a good sum: further requesting verbally,
that his said party may be ordered in like manner to bring into the W:
Court, within a certain time to be stipulated by the W: Court, all claims
he may have against him the petitioner to the present date as well for his
own debt as for his brothers a/c. It is apostilled as follows: — On the
foregoing petition and verbal request of Huygh Barentsen, it is ordered
and resolved by the W: Court, that Balthazar de Haert shall exhibit on the
next Court day by what authority he has caused the petitioner's person
to be imprisoned; and further deliver in in writing what he claims from
the petitioner as well for his brother's as for his own particular a/c.
Uppon the Petition & Complaint of Henry Obe Constable ags.1 W™
Hofmeyer, It is this day ordered that the s? W? Hofmeyer shal remaine
in Prison Goale until such time, he gives in good Security to Keep his
Maytt.es Piece; and further until Satisfaction, shal be made of Such fine
or Corporal Punishment as this Court shal Impose uppon him, Wc.h they
adjourne until a next meeting.
The award of arbitrators in the matter in dispute between Luycas
Dircks, pltf. v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft., being read and considered, the
W: Court order, that judgment shall be entered according to the afore-
said award; to wit, that the deft, shall pay the demanded debt of fl. $6:
4 provided the pltf. shall confirm the justness thereof on oath.
The arbitrators by this Court appointed in the Case in Question be-
twixt Tho: Barnes & Jno. Lawrensen, this day making their report and
delivering up their award, in manner following, That the s^ Jno. Law-
rensen shal pay the halfe of the Prize he was agreed uppon W* the s?
Barnes, for Weaving of the Webb, and each partie to beare his owne
Charges, onely the Charges of the arbitration Excepted, Wc.h Where to be
Paid Equally betwixt them: Whereuppon this Worshipp1.1 Court ordered
that Judgemt: should be entred accordingly: dated as above.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck Novemb- the 24 A? 1668.
Present Mr Corn: Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt" Matthyas Nicolls, Mf Isaacq
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Bedloo, M' francis Boone, Mr Christ: Hooghlant, Aldermen; Capt? Jno.
Manning, Sherif.
Simon Claesen Turck, Pit: v/s Thomas Lewis, deft. The Pit: de-
clares that the deft, is Indebted unto him as appeares by a Judgement of
the Court of Albany bearing date the 13th of Septfr A? 1661: the summe
or Quantity of two hundred and thirty plankes for Wc.h this Pit: Craves
Judgement ag5.1 the deft: With cost of suit. The defts. atturny appearing
replyes that the deft: hath paid the s? debt, and to that end produced
an ace* under the deft? owne hand, he the deft: himself e being absent.
The Jury brought in their Verdict, and found for the Plaintife, that the
deft: should Satisfy two hundred and thirty plancx W* Cost of suite.
The Court thought fit to Suspend their Judgement in this Cause for the
space of six Weekes after the date hereof.
JURIES.
Tho: Hall forem: Timothy gabrie, Pieter Winster, gerrit Van Trigt,
Jno. Laurence, alexander Watts, Thomas Tayler, Walraven Claerhout,
Isaacq greveraet, Johannes hardenb*, Pieter Stoutenburgh, Johan Witt-
hart.
In the matter in question between Denys Isaacksen, pltf., v/s Mf
Allard Anthony, deft., Sieurs Poulus Leendersen and Fredrick Philipsen
are authorized by the W: Court as arbitrators, who are requested to
examine and decide the matter in question, with power in case of non
accord to adjoin a third to themselves as umpire, and to report their
transactions at the next Court day.
Simon Jans" Romeyn, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessels, deft. Defts. 2?
defaut.
Marretie Gerrits, pltf. v/s Mary Goosens, deft. Pltf. says, she sold
deft, a lot of carpenters tools for the sum of fi. 290. zewant payable the
next winter. Deft, answering says, she did not fully agree with the pltf.,
but that there was still a difference of fl. 7. about the trade. Pltf. reply-
ing says, that she allowed the deft, to take the above tools from her house
by the defts. own son and they still remain in defts. hands. Parties being
heard by the Worshipf" Court, together with the declaration of Jan van
Bommel, who had appraised the tools at parties request, their W: decreed,
that the above sale shall stand good and order the deft, to obey and
fulfill it.
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1669 May 7. Issued out a Warr' of Execution ag*' the Def' uppon
the Judgm'
Robbert Storie, Pit v/s Joseph Carpenter, Deft: The Pit: declares
that this Deft: is Indebted unto him for Contracted freight the summ of
Eight Pounds good pay, for Wc.h he Craves Judgement agst: the deft: Wl?
Cost of suite. The Jury brought in their Verdict and found for the Pit:,
that the Pit: should have his freight With Cost of suit. The Worshipp1.1
Court Ordered that Judgement should be Entred accordingly, But no
Execution to be Issued forth untill further order.
William Hunking, Pit: v/s James Card, deft: In an act? of debt to
the summe of one hundred pounds for dammage. The Pit: declares that
the deft: hath damnifyed this Pit: by attaching summe monney of this
Pit: in the hands of Mr Bedloo to the Vallue of three Pounds, for Wc.h he
Craves Judgem' W* Costs of Suite. The deft: Craves for a Non Suite,
Whereas the Pit: hath falsly arrested this deft: for the summe of ^ioo.
Sterl. The Wors1.1 Court Ordered that a Non Sute should be entred W?
Cost.
Reynier Willemz, baker, arrestant and pltf. v/s Daniel Terneur, deft.
Pltf. says, he sold deft, a piece of land lying on this island, opposite Hog
Island, according to the ground brief of Govern? Kieft, and requests that
deft, may be constrained to fulfill and ratify said trade. Deft, acknowl-
edges the trade, but says, that those of the Town of New Harlem lay
claim to said land ; he is however ready to ratify the above sale on his
side in case the pltf. can deliver him a formal Ground brief and confirma-
tion from the Governor. Johannes Verveelen hereupon entering com-
plains, as attorney of the Commonalty of the Town of New Haerlem, that
Daniel Terneur endeavored by the purchase of the above land to injure
and supplant the town well knowing, that the above said land was lying
within the limits of the abovenamed town. The W: Court decided, that
neither the pltf. nor his father in law had any right to sell the above land
before and until he has obtained a confirmation of the same from the
Governor.
Pursuant to the order of the W: Court, on the petition of Huygh
Barentsen,* delivers over divers documents as to what right he had im-
* The words " Balthazar de Haert " are inadvertently omitted in the original Entry.
See p. 154. — Tr.
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prisoned the abovenamed Huygh Barensen, also what claim he still has
against the abovenamed Huygh Barentsen, which being read over by the
W: Court, the same are entered by him.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: against Mary Dopsen, deft: the Deft: 2. defaut.
Isaacq Bedloo, pit: v/s ffrancois Douty & Thomas Davis, deft: the
deft: 1. defaut:
Joris Stevensen, Pit: v/s Claes Melissen, deft: Prties agreed.
Mettie Wessels, Pit: v/s Tho: Tiddeman, deft: the Parties defaut.
Goldsmith, Pit: v/s fredrick Arentsen, deft: Prties agreed. Ady as
above.
Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorke this Is.1 of Decemb' A0 1668.
There Being Prsent Mr. Corn: Stenwik, May?; Capt. Math. Nicolls,
Mr Is: Bedloo, MT- Francis Boon, Mr Christoffel Hooghlant, Aldrmen.
William Shackerly, P1.' v/s Elias Poddington, def< The Pit: declares
that the deft: being his Shipp Carpenter on the Shipp the Mary, doth
refuse to go aboard and proceed W* the s? Shipp, notwithstanding he
being obliged thereunto first being ordered by the Mayor, and secondly
by his owne Promises made before the Mayor in Case that Fresh Pro-
visions Where provided on board by the Master the s? Shackerly. The
deft: replyes that the pit: hath not performed on his side, in Providing
beere and other Necessary provisions aboard. W™ Merit, & Boatswaine
of the s? Shipp declare that When the deft: came aboard, the Master had
Provided good provisions on board, except the beare Wc.h could not be
fetshed, being hindered by the hard Wind. The Worshipp" Court Re-
solved to Communicate the Govern' with the Buissenis, and to heare his
Advise.
Tho: Hall and Hendrick Willems, Firewardens, entering in Court,
request a sum of fl. 150 seawant in payment of the expence incurred by
them in having fire ladders made etc. Whereupon the W: Court orders,
that Hendrick Obe shall pay petition? the assignment made on him for
this object, without postponement or delay.
Fredrik Gysbersing Complaining in Court that Capt" Salisbury hath
without any Cause attached his Monny in the hands of Jn? Garland. It
is this day Ordered that the s? Attachment should be Void, and of no
effect, the same not being entred according to law.
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According to a foregoing Order of this Court that W? Hofmeyer
should give in Good Security for his Good behavior, this Worship1.1 Court
did on this day Accept of the s? Hofmeyers profer to bind and Mortgage
ouer his House & Lott of ground Wth.in this Citty, as Surety for the s? Hof-
meyers Good behavior; And further upon Mature Consideration by this
Worship1.1 Court had Conserning the Poverty of the s? Hoffraeyer, and
althoug he hath deserved a Surveyer punishment, It is this day Ordered
that the s? Hoffmeyer shall fforfete & Pay for his offence a fine of five
pounds Sterl? and further Personally to appeare at the Next ensuing
Court day, and then & there In open Court to Confesse his fault, and
Beg Pardon both of the Mayor & Constable for the Trespasse by him
Committed ags-f the same.
Xbl" the 3? According to a foregoing Ordr of this Court in the Case
betwixt W? Shackerly Mr of the Mary, Pit: ags.' his Carpentf Elias Pod-
dington def': to Consult uppon the Case W'.h his Honn'. It is this day
Ordered that the deft: shall forthwith repaire himself e on board of the s?
Shipp, & performe the Last Contract made betwixt the s? prties before
the May!" of this Citty and to pay Cost of Court.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke this i2l.h of Jann?' A? i66f.
Symon Jansen Romeyn, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessells, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft, fourteen beavers, being for two ankers of brandy sold
heretofore to the deft. Deft, says, that he can pay with fl. 350 zeawant,
with which pltf says he is also content, if the same be paid down. The
W: Court condemn deft, to pay s? fl. 350 seawant with costs. 1669. May
the 7* issued out execution uppon this judgem'
The Hf Petro Stuyvesant, p1.' v/s Arian Appel, def The def' is.' de-
faut. The marishall declares that when he summond the deft: to the
Court, that the s? deft: Promised to Pay the Pit: before the next Court
day, Wc.h the Court Ordered that should be Entred.
Denys Isaacqsen and Cattelyn Jans, pltfs. v/s Alexand' Stulter, deft.
Pltfs. demand of the deft, restitution of fl. 250. zeewant paid to him for
a small house, standing at Mespats Kil on Burger Joris' land, sold by the
deft, to the pltf., but not delivered, with fl. 100. damage suffered by the
non delivery of s? house. Deft, offers restitution of the monies received
being fl. 150 in zeawant and the remaining fl. 100 in goods at zeawant
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price. The W: Court having heard debates of parties condemn deft, to
restore the received fl. 250. to wit — fl. 150 in seawan and fi. 100 in goods
at seawan price. Regarding the damage, pltf. is ordered to prove at
next Court day, how and whereby he has suffered it.
Herry Breser, Pit: v/s Egbert Myndersen, deft: The Pit: declareth
that the deft hath taken up out of the Woods, & Killed an oxe of this
Pit: Without any Consent or Knowledge of the Pit: Wc.h oxe this Plantife
Computeth to be Worth Six pounds besides 5 lb dammages this Pit:
Susteined in seeking of the s? Oxe, Losse of time etz. Uppon W? this
Pit: Commenced his Suite, and Prayeth Judgem': accordingly. The
deft: replyes that he by Mistake took up out of the Woods an Oxe of the
Pit: in Stead of his owne, Wc.h now is found & brought up, and proeves
the same by three Wittnesses that it was done by mistake, But Profers to
give Satisfaction to the Pit: to the Vallue of the s? oxe. The Court did
ord' that the Pit: should bringe in & proeve the next Court day What
dammages he hath Susteined by the Want of the s? Oxe, until Wc.h time
this Court do Adjourne to passe Judgemt: in this Cause.
Pieter Wolfersen, pltf. v/s Hendrick Obe, deft. Pltf. demands, that
deft, be ordered to vacate his house on the ist May next, as he has sold
it and demands in like manner a/c within 24 hours. Deft requests 8
days' delay to answer. The W: Court order parties on both sides to hand
in their a/cs on the next Court day.
Thomas Waale, Pit: v/s W? Hunking & Alexandr Watts, deft: The
Pit: declares that the deft: W? Hunking is Indebted unto him the summe
of 30. shill^s for Wc.h he Craves Judgem-: ags' the deft: Alexand' Watts
Security to s? Hunking. The deft: Alexand^ Watts ownes in the behalf e
s s
of W? Hunking, the debt of 10: but for the remaining 20: he desires
proofe, and doth absolutely deny the debt thereof. The Court do Ord?
& Decree that that the deft: Alexand' Watts as security for the s? Hunking
shal pay the s? debt of tenne Shillings, and allow to the pit: the space of
s
6 moneths to Proeve his due of the remaininge 20; and each party to
beare the Equal halfe of the Courts Charges, but in Case the pit: shall
hereafter make good the debt, then the deft: shal reembourse the halfe of
the Charges back again.
Rendel Huwit, Pit: v/s Jn? Gerardy, deft: The Pit? atturny De-
clareth that the deft: is indebted unto this Pit: the summe of fl. 230. as
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appeared by a Bill Produced in Court. M1. Mayor Steenwyck Declares
that the s? Bill is belonging to himself e Whereas this Pit: hath made the
same ouer to him as he Will make appeare the next Court day.
Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Pit: v/s francis Douty & Thomas Davis, deft?
Teunis Craey this Day Makinge his Com pi': to the Court that he
cannot obtaine the Payment of the fl. 12: 10. allowed him by a former
Judgem': of Court from Thomas Braidley, It is therefore Ordered by the
Worshipp1.1 Court that the s? Thomas Braidley shall forthwith pay the s? fl.
12: 10. uppon Penalty of Execution.
Otto Gerritts, Pit: v/s Hendrick Willemsen, deft: Uppon hearing
of both Prties the Court resolved to take a View of the Water Course in
Controversie.
Willem Hoffmeyer Is this day Ordered by the Court to appeare next
Court day, and performe the Sentence pronounced ags.' him the Last
Court day.
It is this day Ordered by the Court in the action of Simon Turcq
Pit. ags.' Thomas Lewis deft: that the Sentence should be Suspended for
Six Weekes Longer.
The Worshipp1.1 Court did this day Ord" that the former Ordf of
Publication Concerning the Bakers should be Reneuwed, and that the
Penalty therein Exprest being 12 £ sterling should be Mittigated to fl.
30 Wampum.
As alsoo a Publication ag" the Erecting of Secret Howses & Hoggs
Penns on the Street side, or in offence to his Neigbours.
Jacob Kip and Symon Jansen Romeyn, as curators of the insolvent
estate of Salomon La Chair, petition to be released and discharged from
their curatorship, inasmuch as they have performed all their duties for
the return of the said estate, but they have not received any more than
appears by the a/c delivered, all of which they have paid to the preferred
creditors as well as other expences. It is apostilled: The petitioners' re-
quest is granted and they are hereby discharged from all further respon-
sibility regarding their said curatorship and they are further ordered to
hand over to the Orphan Court all the papers relating thereunto.
Thomas Carr, Pit: v/s Thomas Lovel & George Canida, deft? The
deft? default. It is Ordered to Issue out a Warrt: of arrest for their
persons.
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Denys Isaacqsen, Pit: v/s Marretie Gerrits, deft: The parties re-
mained defaut by Cause of their Siknesse.
Assur Levy appearing in Court makes known, that the W: Court on
the 18* June 1667 had nominated as arbitrators in the matter in question
between the aforesaid Assur Levy, pltf., and Timotheus Gabrie, deft., in
case of a/c, Sieurs Johannes Van Brugh and Jacob Lyseler, but says,
that the abovenamed Leyseler has gone away before the transaction of
the business — requesting that the W: Court may elect another person in
his place. The W: Court elected Sieur Johannes de Peyster in place of
Sieur Jacob Leyseler. Ady as above.
Att a Mayor.s Court held at New York Janua? the 26^ i66f . Present
M' Corn? Steenwyck, May'; Capt Matthyas Nicolls, Sec. &. Aldrman;
Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Fr: Boon, MT. Christ' Hooglant, Ald'men; Capt.
Jno. Manninge, Sherif.
The PP Petrus Stuyvesant, Pit: v/s Ariaen Appel, Deft: The Pit:
declares that the deft: was Indebted unto him the summe of fl. 2315. as
appeares by a Judgem*: bearing date the 28* of Jannr.y A? i66|: uppon
Wc.h he received from the Worshipp1.1 Tho: D'Laval fl. 1800. in part of
Payment, & desires Execution for the Remainder, W'.h Cost of suite.
The Deft? Atturny Jn? Rider desires time to answer to the s? action
the next Court day: Whereas he Paid the s? Judgem-: to Capt" Thomas
de Laval. The Court allowed the defh time to answer to the s? action
until next Court day.
Herry Breser, Pit: v/s Egbert Myndersen, deft: Uppon hearing of
both parties this Worshipp1.1 Cut did Decree & Order that the deft should
pay this Pit: for the Ox Killed by the deft: the summe of five pounds, and
Likewise to repay al such Charges, as the Pit: shal proeve that he hath
disbursed, towards looking up of the s? Ox W* Cost of Suit.
Redel Huwitt, Pit: v/s Jn? Gerardy, deft: In an act" of debt to the
summe of fl. 230. The deft: 2. defaut. It is Ordered that the deft?:
Bayle M' Jacob should be summond.
Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Pit: v/s Francis Douty & Thomas Davis, deft?
The deft? Remained 3. defauts. The Pit.: declareth that the deft:
Francis Douty is Indebted unto him the summe of 40 shillings as appeares
by the deft? Note, for Wc.h he attached summe monny of the s? Douty,
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now in the hands of Thomas Davis, and Craves Condemnation thereof
towards his Payment W.h Cost of Suite. The Worshipp1.1 Court Con-
demned soo much of the monny of the deft: Douty now in the hands of
Thomas Davis as shall Satisfy the s? Debt Wth Cost of Suite.
M' Francis Boon, pltf. v/s Henry Obe, deft. Pltf. says he pur-
chased Pieter van Couwenhovens house now occupied by the deft, and
whereas pltf. understands, that deft, has some claim, whether of lease or
purchase of said house, therefore he demands, that deft, shall produce
what right of property or claim he may have thereunto; otherwise that
he be ordered to vacate his, pltfs., house next May. Deft, says, he has
nothing to do with pltf. ; also that he cannot produce his right in full
before the arrival of the sloops from Albany and Esopus, as some of his
witnesses reside there. Pltf. demands the liberty of renting a house at
the cost of the party in the wrong, and if the deft, hereafter does not
make good his right, that he shall then satisfy pltfs. landlord. Defts.
attorney John Sharp says — That in case the pltf. had not sinisterly
bought the house, he would never have got itt. Deft, is ordered by the
W: Court to produce his right to the above said house within a month.
Meanwhile pltf. is allowed to hire a house at the expense of the party in
the wrong.
Guilliam de Honneur and Johannes de Wit, pltfs. v/s Jacob Teunis-
sen de Looper, deft. Pltf. demands fi. 75 zewant from deft. Deft, says,
he paid it to pltf. de Wit. and says, that de Wit had in payment a hog of
40 gildrs Pltf. Johannes de Wit acknowledges to have received a hog,
but not on this a/c. The W: Court order Johannes de Wit to produce
on the next Court day the a/c, on which he received said hog.
Allard Anthony, P1.' v/s Peter Wolphersen, deF The P1.1 demands
of the def' fi. 415. as p' Obligation. The P1' saith that he hath paid the
debt and wil proeve it by ace' in case he may have Liberty to go home at
his howse at Elisabets Towne. The Worshipp1.1 Court do Order the De-
fend- to give in Security to answer the cause in Six Weekes after this
date.
John Sharp, P1.' v/s John Cooly wife, DeF The P1.' demands of the
def' an assignm' on Thomas Wandel and by hur accepted to pay for him.
The defend- denyeth the acceptance thereof and Wil Likewise Proeve
that she paid the debt to Thomas Wandel before the Sitting of this Court.
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The Worshipp1.1 Court do allow time to the Def- to bring in hur proofes
by the Sitting of the next Court.
In the matter in question between Jacob de Looper, pltf., v/s Bar-
tolomeus van der Schel, deft., are appointed by the W: Court as arbitra-
tors Mr Gerrit van Tright and M' Daniel Hondecoutre, who are hereby
requested and authorized to hear the matter in question argued, and if
possible to decide it and to report their award at the next Court day.
W™ Bogardus, pltf. v/s Simon Turcq, deft. Pltf. as attorney of
M' Nicasius de Sille demands from deft. fl. 40 in beavers. Defts. attor-
ney John Sharp says, deft., has paid the debt to Mr Abraham Staets
Deft, is ordered on M[ Abraham Staets' arrival to prove, that he paid
him.
Otto Gerrits, P1.' v/s Hendrick Willemsen, def' In an Act" of defa-
mation. The Worshipp1.1 Court having heard parties hereby Order,
That Parties shall henceforth conduct themselves in a civil manner on
pain that the first who shall be found to injure the other, whether in
words or deeds, shall be fined in the sum of fl. 50. And the Defend- is
further ordered that whenever he is again damaged by the Water, that he
shall then speak to the Mayor to come and make ocular inspection of it.
Tho: Carr, P1.1 v/s Tho: Lovel & George Canida, Defts. The P'5
declares that the defendants are Indebted unto him for fraight of sider
fl. 50. The Deft. Tho Lovel only appearing saith that he left soo much
in the hands of the s? Canida as wil satisfy for his fraight. It is ordered
by the Worshipp1.1 Court that the Deft. George Canida should be sum-
moned to appeare the next Court day.
Balthazar de Haert appearing together with Huygh Barentsen, says
for his share, he is content that the abovenamed Huygh Barentsen were
granted time and discharged from his imprisonment until the first of May
next, provided the same do not militate against his right; which was ap-
proved by the W: Court.
It is this day ordered by the Worshipp1.1 Court that all Persons that
are Plantives in any Causes depending in this Court shall be Bound to
take out at Least one Coppy of What is Ordered or past in Court, each
Court day, or by neglect thereof, that they shall Pay the Sec?" for the
Coppy although non be taken out.
Fredrick Gysbersen, Pit: v/s Jn° Garland, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
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February the 16th A? i66f. Att a Mayors Court held att New
Yorke. Prsent Mr Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt" Matthyas Nicolls,
Mr Isaacq Bedloo, M' francis Boon, Mr Christ: Hooghlant, Alderm;
Cap" Jn? Manning, Sherif.
John Sharp, Pit: v/s John Cooly, deft: The Pit: demands of the
deft: fl. 177 Wampum accepted by the deft: to Pay for Thomas Wandel.
The defts Wife denyeth the acceptance of the s? debt and Produced a
receipt from the s? Wandel that she had Paid him to the full. The
Worshipp" Court ordered, that this Case should be suspended withal, for
the space of one moneth or until such time, as the s? Wandel should come
to Towne, not exceeding the s? time to give Information about the
Premises.
Wm Pattisson, Pit: v/s Jn? Garland, deft: In an action of debt
uppon Bill. Henry alien & Robert howel being sworne declared that
they have bene Preesent, that the s? Bill was signed Sealed & delivered
by the deft.
W™ Pattisson, Pit: v/s John Garland, def' in an action of acct:
The deft: Remained default in both the actions.
W? Pattisson, Pit: v/s Jno. Garland, deft, for better Security.
The deft: Remained defaut.
Tho: Mabs, Pit: v/s George Canida, deft: in an act: of debt. The
Worshipp1.1 Court finding some differance in the accounts of the Parties:
— thought fit to Referre the differance unto Indifferent Arbitrat? & do
Nominate & appoint Henry Obe & Thomas hall, for to heare & to
Examin the Case in Controversy, and if Possible to determine the same,
and to bring in their report the ensuing Court day.
Lammert van Neck, pltf. v/s Jacob Teunissen, seaman, deft. Pltf.
complains, that deft, reported here to the scandal and censure of the
pltf's friends, that the sister of his, the pltf's wife, had been executed on
the scaffold in Holland for crime committed. He demands reparation of
character with costs. Deft, denies having said so. The pltf. undertakes
to prove it at the next Court day.
Denys Isaacqsen, Pit: v/s Pieter Winster & Marck dall, deft: The
Pit: demands from this deft: Peter Winster fl. 112 Wampum, Wc.h he en-
gageth to Pay to this Pit: in Case Jno. Cockril did not Satisfy the s?
summe to ye Pit: for marck Dalls account Uppon hearing of both Parties
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as alsoo the Testimony of Herry Nuton, The Worshipp1.1 Court did
decree that the deft: Peter Winster should Pay the s? debt W?1 Cost of
suit In Case it Where not Satisfyed here by the s? Cockril Within the
space of Six Weekes next ensuing the date hereof. 1669. 10 April.
Execution issued out uppon the goods of the deft.
Hendrick Willemsen, baker, pltf. v/s Otto Gerrits, deft. Pltf. com-
plains, that deft, in contempt of the order of the W. Court dated 26
Jan?" last had insulted him, pltf., scolding him as a rogue and that he had
pushed and beaten his wife two several times etz. Deft, denies the same
and complains on the contrary, that pltf. has insulted his deft's wife with
very foul and scandalous words. The W: Court order, that whoever will
prove having been the first insulted by his party, whether in words or
deeds, the violator of the W: Court's order shall be condemned in a fine
of fl. 50. and order parties on both sides again to treat each other civilly
on the above penalty.
Anna Liscoo, Pit: v/s Jno. Rider, deft: The Pit: declares that this
deft: is Indebted unto this Pit: the summe of fl. 301: 16 as appeares by
accompt, for Wc.h shee Craves Judgemt: W4? Cost. The deft: Confessed
that he owed the debt, but alledged that he Paid the s? debt by an
assign em' to the Worshipp1.1 Tho: d' Laval. The Worshipp1.1 Court did
decree & order that this deft: should Pay the s? debt of fl. 301: 16.
Wampum W* Cost of Suit, Except he can make appeare that he Satisfyed
the same by the said delaval.
Ariaen Van Laer, Pit: v/s Jurian Janz: deft: the deft: 2 defaut.
W? Pattisson, Pit: v/s Jurian Janz: deft: The deft: r defaut.
Henry Coustrie, Pit: v/s Jan hendks Steelman, deft: Parties agreed.
Huygh Barentsen, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fl. no zewant for board of Engel Hendrix and her child, by
his order furnished her during her detention. Deft, admits having given
such orders to pltf. at the time as Sheriff, but says it must be paid by the
abovenamed Engel or otherwise by the City. The W: Court order the
above named Engel to be summoned for the next Court day.
Teunis Craey, pltf. v/s Allard Anthony, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft, board money for divers prisoners, furnished by defts. order. Deft.
says he must get money from the deft. The W: Court order deft, to
furnish pltf. with an a/c debit and credit in form.
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Herry Breser appearinge in Court for to Proeve What Expences he
had bene att and disbursed towards Looking up of the ox of Egbert
Myndersen, did say, that Egbert Myndersen was a theefe, and that he
would proeve it: Wc.h the Worshipp1.1 Mayor, ordered that it should be
Entred, and ordered the s? Breser to make his saing good.
John Sharp, attorny of Cattelyn Jansen, produces a declaration of
Evert Duycking's wife, that she had rented a room for fl. 50 to the above-
named Cattelyn for 8 months ; requesting that the same may be obtained
from and paid her by Alexander Stulter, pursuant to the Courts order
dated 12* Jan?[ last. The W: Court orders, if the abovenamed Duyckingh
shall declare, that the aforesaid are paid or must be paid her by Cattalyn,
then the same shall be made good and paid by the above named Alexan-
der to her.
Petrus Stuyvesant, Pit: v/s Ariaen Appel, deft: The defend- de-
live? to the Court an answer to the Plt'-S demand of Wc.h the Pit: was
ordered to take out a Coppy, for to answer the same, the next Court day.
Jacob Kip, Dirck Jansen and Jan Adams, curators of the estate of
Haege Bruynsen dec?, pltfs. v/s Marten Hofman, deft. Pltfs. in their
quality demand from the deft. fl. 735 seawant pursuant to judgment dated
20* 8^r last, and request, that they, pltfs., may be discharged from the
bailbond mentioned in s? judgment, as the widow of the late Haege
Bruysen has arrived here in person from Holland, who offers to confirm
by oath, that she received no monies in Holland directly or indirectly in
defts. a/c: they produce all the original documents, which deft, drew for
raising the money in Holland and offer to return them to deft. Deft.
persists in the previous judgment. The W: Court having heard parties
and examined the produced papers find the exchange on Holland has not
been paid: therefore they order deft, to pay the fl. 735. pursuant to pre-
vious sentence with costs and release pltfs. from the aforesaid bailbond.
Guilliam d' Honeur and Johannes de Wit, pltfs. v/s Jacob de
Looper, deft. Pltfs. delivering in their a/cs, It is ordered that they
furnish Copy thereof to party to answer thereunto.
Henry Obe and Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Paulus Vander Beeck,
deft. Parties in default.
Jan Hendrix van Gunst, pltf. v/s Davit Provoost, deft. Deft, de-
fault.
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Evert Pietersen, Schoolmaster and Precentor, appearing and deliver-
ing an a/c of earned salary, which he claims from the City requests
payment and further allowance for his future services: If not, he says he
will leave. Resolved to speak to the Governo' hereupon.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York March 2? A? Dom: 166$.
Present Mr Cornells Stenwike, mayor; M' Isaacq Bedloo, Mr franc :
Boon, Mr Xtophel hooglant, Aldermen; Capt" Jno. Manning, Sherif.
W™ Pattisson, Pit: v/s Jn? garland, deft: In an Action of debt to
the summe of Twenty pounds in good merchandable Beaver, at thirteen
ShilH5 & foure pence pr Bever. Uppon hearing of both parties this
Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that this deft: should make payment
of the s? Twenty Pounds according to obligation, Within the space of
fourteen dayes next ensuing the date hereof together with Cost of suit.
1669. july the 22* Execut Issued uppon this Judgemt:
William Pattisson, Pit: v/s Jno. garland, deft: In an action of debt
to the summe of eight pounds five shillings, in Wheat. This Worshipp1.1
Court having heard the debates of both Parties, did decree & order that
the deft: should pay the s? Debt of Eight pounds five Shill. in good mar-
chandable Winter Wheate Within the space of fourteene dayes W? Cost
of Suit.
W? Pattisson, Pit: v/s John Garland, Deft: In an action of debt to
the summe and quantity of two hundred and fifty busshels of good sound
merchandable Winter Wheate. Uppon hearing of the debats of both
parties this Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & Order that the def- should pay
to this Pit: the said 250 busshells of Wheate, accordinge to Obligation,
here at New Yorke W'!1 in the space of Fourteene dayes next ensuing the
date hereof, together W* Cost of suit.
Thomas Mabs, Pit: v/s George Canida, Deft: the Pit: declared to
withdraw his action, and engageth to pay Cost of Court:
Lammert Van Neck, PI' : v/s Jacob Teunissen, Def-: In an Act" of
Disfamation. It is this day Ordered by the Worshipp1.1 Court that this
def': shal bring in proofe at the Next ensuing Court day, that he heard
from the Widdow of Hage Bruins, that the P1* Wifes Sister Was Pub-
licqly Executed in Holland, as this def': hath reported here in Towne: —
W1? Pattisson, P1.' v/s Jurian Janz Kooper, def: To the Summe of
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lb s. d
£ 12: 00: 2.\. Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties and
Examining of the Wittnesses and proefes relating thereunto, This Wor-
shipp1.1 Court did Decree & Order, that the def': should make Payment
to this P1* Immediatly the summe of one hundred gildr.s Wampum in part
of the said debt, and Within the space of one Month next ensuing the
date hereof, to Pay the remainder of his debt in Winter Wheate together
W.' Cost of suit:
Ariaen Van Laer, pltf. v/s Juriaen Janz. Kuyper, deft. PItfs.
attorny Simon Jansen Romeyn demands from the deft. fl. 293. 10.
zewant for rent due, according to a/c. Deft, admits the debt and de-
mands time. Parties having been heard by the Worsh" Court, the deft.
is condemned to pay the demanded fl. 293: 10 zewant with costs.
Mf Peter Stuyvesant, P1' v/s Ariaen Appell, deft: The P1.' produced
a former Judgem' past by this Worshipp1.1 Court on the 28* day of January
A? i66£ against this def': to the use of the PI*: to the summe of fl. 2315:
18. Wampum; in part of Payment this P1' hath received by assigm': to
Thomas de Laval Esq. the summe of fl. 1800. and Craves Execution for
the Remainder part of the said Summe. The def-: remaining defaut
uppon the third Court day, This Worshipp1.1 Court did order that Execu-
tion should be Issued out against the def'; for the Remainder part of the
said Judgement.
Guilliam de Honeur and Johannes de Witt, pltfs. v/s Jacob Teunis-
sen Looper, deft. Pltfs. demand from the deft, the sum of fl. 75 zeawant,
balance of a/c, with costs. The defts. 3d defaut. The W. Court having
heard pltfs. demand and examined the a/cs produced, condemn deft, to
pay the above fl. 75 seawant.
Rendell Huwitt, P1.' v/s Jn? Gerardy, deft: In an act: of debt.
The P1.' declares that this def': is Indebted unto him, the summe of two
hundred and thirty gildr-s as appeares by a bill und" his hand bearing date
the 18* day of June A° 1656, for Wc.h summe the Pit: Craves Judgem':
ags.' the def': Wth Cost of suit: The def.s Bayle Mr Jacob Varrevanger
appearing in ye behalfe of the def': replyeth that the def*: hath Satisfyed
the sd debt to this P1' as he wil make appeare by a Receipt under the
Plts hand now at Road Island. This Worshipp1.1 Court having heard the
debats of both Parties, doe Decree & Order that in Case, the deft: or his
Bayle can make appeare Within the space of two months next ensuing
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the date hereof, that he hath paid or Satisfyed the s? debt to this P1.1 that
then a Non Suit should be entred ag5' the P1' But otherwise to Pay the
said debt of fl. 230. With Cost of Suit.
Hendrick Willemsen Baker, P1' v/s Otto Gerrits, deft : The def' :
& P1.1 both defaut.
Dirck Wiggersen, P1-1 v/s Poul Cornelissen, defh 1. default.
Engel Hendrix being summond by ord' of the Court remained defaut.
Herry Bresers atturny appearing this day in Court Produced three
Certificates by Wc.h it appeared that he hath disbursed towards fetching up
of the ox that belonged to Egbert the Slaughter the summe of fl. 37.
Wampum. Whereuppon the Worshipp11 Court ordered in Pursuance of
an Order of Court bearing date the 26^ of Jannr.y last past, that the said
Egbert Myndersen should make restitution of the said summe unto Herry
Breser afores?
The Court having received and read the petition of the curators of
Rachel van Thienhoven, Isaacq Foreest, Johannes de Wit Cum Sociis,
requesting in substance, that the corner wall alongside Hans Drepers
house may be built up by the City, as they suffer great damage thereby,
and still dread more etz. It is appostilled: — The W: Court shall take care
that the demanded corner wall shall be built up by the first opportunity.
Ady, as above.
Uppon the Petition of Johannes Verveelen and the referm': of his
honnf the Govern' This Worshipp1.1 Court do reply & give for advice:
Whereas the ferry at harlem, was farmed out to the Petition? for the
Terme of five Yeares: — and now remoeved to the Wedding-place three
yeares before the expired time, and Whereas the Petit' hath bene at Con-
siderable Charge in Setling the s? ferry: Therefore the Court do give for
advice, that the said ferry at the Wedding place should be graunted to
the Petition' for the remainder three yeares Provided he remoeves his
habitation thether, or Setleth a sufnciant person in his roome to attend
the said ferry: and do Likewise Keepe and deliver up Annually an ac-
count of the Incomes of the s? ferry.
Coenraet ten Eyck and Boele Roelofs appearing in Court as guardi-
ans of the minor child of Aeltie Bickers dec? requesting by petition, that
the fl. 2000. zewant with the interest accrued since the Year 1664 loaned
to the City on a/c of the aforesaid child may be discharged and paid to
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petitn.rs, alleging that the necessity of s? orphan urgently demands it etz.
It is apostilled: The W: Court shall solicit the Governor that the payment
may be made according to previous promise and the petitioners request.
Memorandum. The W: Court Commissioned for this Purpose the May?
Cornells Steenwyk and the Alderman Francois Boon. Follows their
report from the Governor: That as soon as Capt Nicolls shall come back
from Long Island, order shall be given regarding the Company's effects
and the City's debts also.
Att a Mayr.s Court held at New York March the 16* A? i66f . Present
M' Corn : Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Mr francis Boon, MT.
Christoffel hooglant, Aldrmen; Capt" Jno. Manning, Sherif.
M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrman, Pit : v/s Jno: Garland, Deft. In an
act" of Debt: The Pit: Rising from his Seat declared that the deft : was
Indebted unto him for several goods received from Capt" de Laval &
from this Pit: to the summe of fi. 3727: 4 Wampum as p' account appeares
for Wc.h he Craves Judgement of ye Court W* Cost of suit. The deft: ac-
knowledged the s? debt. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that Judgement
should be entred against the deft: to pay the said summe of fl. 3727: 4:
Wampum, Wth Cost of Suit.
1669. 29^ March Issued out an Execution uppon this Judgemt.
Memorandum; William Pattisson declared in Court that the above-
standing action was but in Couller to deceive him from his monny due
from garland, and Likewise that the Court was in no Capacity to passe
any Judgemt: in this Cause because that the Number of the Aldrmen ap-
pointed for a Court was not Compleat. Jno. Rider atturny for John
garland appearing in Court and declared that the s? garland found him-
selfe verry much grieved in the Judgements past by this Worshipp1.1 Court
on the 2? of this Instant in the Cases then depending between W™ Pattis-
son Pit: & the sd Jno. garland deft: and humbly Requested for an arrest
the said Judgements, until the returne of his honn' the Govern' to the
end he might Petition to his honn' for an appeale in the said Causes.
The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that an arrest of Judgemt: should be
entred according to Law.
John Rider, Pit: v/s John Cockril, deft: In an act" of debt: The
Def' remained defaut. The Pit: demands of this deft: £y. 10: o: in
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tobacco at price Currant, W'.h Cost. The Court ordered that this action
should be suspended withal until the next ensuing Court day.
Allard Anthony, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolphersen, deft: The Pit: deliver-
ing up his obligation & account, and the deft: Producing some Contra
account, It was ordered by this Court that both parties might take out
Coppies of the several accounts and to bring in their objections agst the
same at the next Court day.
Egbert van Borsum, pltf. v/s Johannes Luyck, deft. Pltf. says,
that he hired his scow to deft, on condition (as s? scow was provided
neither with anchor nor fit rope), that deft, should keep a fit anchor and
rope by it as long, as he, deft., should use it on hire, which deft,
neglected, whereby he caused the above scow to drift away and it was
missed for some days. Pltf. therefore demands restitution or otherwise
satisfaction for his aboves? scow together with fl. 165. for 33 days hire
thereof, with costs. Deft, admits having hired the scow on the above
condition and says he provided it with anchor and rope until it was used
by skipper Pieter Ryersen, when he, deft., took his anchor and rope from
it. Therefore he maintains, that the above scow must come against
Pieter Reyers aforesd Parties being heard by the W: Court, their W:
decree and order, as deft. Johannes Luyck hired the above scow on
condition as afores? and did not return it to the owner, but let it go to
skipper Pieter Ryersen without any stipulation, that the above named
Johannes Luyck shall look up the scow and deliver it to pltf. within 14
days time or in default thereof pay its value on estimation of two impar-
tial persons to be chosen thereunto by the W: Court; and to pay the hire
due with costs of Court.
Johannes Luyck, skipper of the ship, Duke of York, pltf. v/s Pieter
Reyersen vander Beets, skipper of the ship King Charles, deft. Pltf.
says, that he let the deft, have Egbert van Borsums scow, which he had
awhile on hire, in whose service it drifted away. He claims therefore,
that deft, shall look it up again and deliver it. Deft, answering says, he
only hired it for a day from the pltf., after which day he, deft., had the
aforesaid scow bound on the proper place, to a post by the rope belong-
ing to the scow, where it lay fast moored for 24 hours after that time.
The W: Court having heard the arguments of parties, It is ordered and
decreed by their Worships, as the deft, had given no special promise to
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look for the scow and had made it fast at the usual place by the rope,
belonging to it, that the scow aforesaid cannot come against deft.
Therefore they dismiss the pltfs. entered demand. Ady as above.
Jno. Rider appearing in Court desiringe Prolonginge of time til ultimo
may next to proeve that he hath paid Anna Liscoo the debt for Wc.h she
hath obtained Judgem' ag5.1 him on the 16th of feb: Last past, Profering
to pay the s? debt once more in Case he can not sufficiantly proeve it by
the s? Time. The Court allowed him the s? time to bring in his profe.
Lammert Van Neck, Pit: v/s Jacob Teunissen, seaman, deft, both
parties defaut.
George Canida, pit: v/s Jno. Aston, deft: both parties default.
Timotheus gabrie, pit: v/s Poulus Leendersen, deft: the deft.
Is.' defaut.
Timotheus gabrie, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: The deft: is.* de-
faut.
Egbert Meyndersen, pit: v/s Herry Breser, deft: the deft. is.r
defaut.
It is ordered on petition of Poul Richard, that Mr Stuyvesant shall,
pursuant to the order of this W: Court dated 7 July last, prove at the
Next Court day, that the protest was served within the time fixed accord-
ing to the law of exchange at Amsterdam, or in default thereof to release
the above named Richard from the bill of exchange mentioned in said
appointment.
On declaration of Evert Duycking made in favor of Cattelina Jansen,
It is ordered by the W: Court, that Alexand* Stulter shall pay to the
aforesaid Cattelyn Jans the fifty guilders zewant being for rent of Evert
Duycking's room occupied by Cattelyn and that by virtue of the judg-
ment dated 12 January last pronounced against the aforesaid Alexander,
with costs.
On complaint of Teunis Craey, It is ordered by the W Court, that
Mr Allard shall, within one month, deliver to the abovenamed Craey a/c
in due form.
Uppon the Complt: of M' Xtophel hooghl' the Certaine quantity of
pipe Staves belonging to W™ Reap are lying uppon a lot of ground of his
about the waterside, to his great damage: It is this day ordered that the
s? hooglant shal have the Liberty to remove the said Staves to some other:
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Convenient place Provided the owner of the s? Staves shal repay to the
s? hooglt: al such Expences as he shal disbourse in remoeving the s?
Staves.
A? 1669: Ady, 30* March. Att a May? Court held at New Yorck.
Present M' Corn. Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Matthyas Nicolls, Mf fr: Boon,
Ald'men.
Allard Anthony, Pit: v/s Pieter Wolfersen, deft: The Worshipp1.1
with the Consent of both parties referred this Case to be decided by
Mr Johannes Van Brugh & gerrit Van Tright.
This day an order is sent to the Deaconry by direction of the Mayor
that they shall deliver to the W: Court the a/c of the receipt and expen-
diture of the salary of the Preacher of this City received by them for
some years hence.
Att a Mayo'5 Court held at New Yorck this 6'!1 of April A? 1669.
Present Mr Corn: Stenwick, Mayor; Mr Matth: Nicolls, M' Is Bedloo,
MT fr Boon, Mr Xtofel hooglant, Aldrm" ; Capt" Jno : Manning, Sheriff.
Jno: Rider, P1' v/s Jno: Cockrill, deft: In an act of debt to the
summeof ^3: 10: in tobacco at price Currant. The P1' declared that
the def' hath absented himselfe out of this governm', and Craves there-
fore that the deft'? Baile Raef Warner, may be Condemned to pay the
s? debt, with Cost of suit. The Worshipp1.1 Court haveing Examined the
Evidences produced by the P1' whereby he proeved the s? debt to be
justly due unto him from this deft: did decree & order that the deft:
John Cockrill or otherwise his Bayle should Pay and Satisfy the s? debt
w* Cost of Suit.
Egbert Myndersen, P1.' v/s Herry Breser, deft: In an act of dis-
famation. Uppon the desire of both parties, It is ordered that this
Cause should be Tryed by a Jury, the ensuing Court day.
Dom? Samuel Megapolensis, pltf. v/s Cattelina Jans, Alexander
Stulter and Abel Hardenbergh, defts. Pltf. demands from defts. fl. 317.
12 zewant for medicine delivered etc. as per a/c, requesting, that the
defts. money, which pltf. has attached in the hands of Alexander Stulter
and Abel Hardenbroeck may be condemned in deduction of the above
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debt, with costs. Deft.* acknowledges to owe pltf. fl. 53. 12. silver or fl.
214. 8. zewant and no more and says, that she paid it by conveyance of a
horse now in the hands of Pieter Jansen Slot. The W: Court having
heard parties' arguments condemn the deft, to pay the above fl. 214. 8
seawant with costs and further order, that the fl. 150 sewant belonging to
the deft, in the hands of abovenamed Stulter and Hardenbroeck shall be
received by pltf. and go to lessen the aforesaid debt.
Herry Breser, Pit: v/s W? Pattisson, deft: In an act" of debt.
The Pit declareth that this deft: accepted to pay to this pit: for the acct:
of George Woolsey fl. 100 gild1.3 Wampum for wc.h he Craves Judgem':
W* Cost of suit. Uppon hearing of both parties this Worshipp1! Court
did decree & Ord' that this deft, should pay the sd Summe of fl. 100
zewant W* Cost of suit.
William Teller, Pit: v/s Foppe Janzen Outhout, deft: In an act" of
debt to the summe of fl. 15 15. in good stringed beaver, Wampum and
damage. The Pit. declareth that he hath attached some of the Effects
of this deft: now in the hands of M' Cornells Steenwyck Mayor of this
Citty, and humbly prayeth this Worshipp1.1 Court to Condemne the same
towards the Satisfying of the s? debt With Costs and damages as this
Court shal judge meete. This Worshipp1.1 Court did order that this Case
should be suspended withal for the space of three months to the end that
the deft: can have due Notice thereof, and Come and defend the Cause
himselfe or by his atturny.
Herry Nuton, Pit: v/s W? Pattisson, Deft: In an act: of Disfamation.
The Pit: declareth that the deft: hath greatly disfamed this Pit: in doing
his office as Marishal of this Citty, in Calling this Pit: Roag and would
proeve him to be one before the Govern' for Wc.h he Craves due reparation
W.h Dammages ; — Uppon hearing of both parties, and their Several Wit-
nesses, This Worsh. Court do decree & order that the deft: should pay
a fine of Twenty five gildrs Wampum to the poore, with Cost of Suit;
and recommend him to take Warning not to affront or abuse any of the
officers for the future any more, or that a greater Penalty shal be Im-
posed uppon him according to the Merritts thereof :
Jacob Varrevanger, Pit: v/s Gerrit Janzen Stavast, deft: both
defaut.
* According to the original there is only one deft., and this one a female. — B. F.
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Lammert Van Neck, Pit: v/s Anthony Janz, deft: both default.
John Schouten, Pit: v/s Hendrick Janz Spiers Wife, deft: Parties
agreed.
Assur Levy, Pit: v/s Anthony Jansen, deft: both default.
Assur Levy, Pit: v/s Thomas Lovel, deft: both default.
Timotheus Gabrie, P1' v/s Poulus Leendersen, Def' Parties agreed.
Pieter Alrighs, P1' v/s Harmen Vedder, Def' Parties default.
Peter Wolphersen, P" v/s Nicolaes Backer, Def' Parties defaut.
Peter Winster, P" v/s Jannetie De Witt, def' Parties agreed.
Hendrick Willemsen, baker, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrits, Deft The def i
defaut.
Allard Anthony, P1' v/s Pieter Wolferz, def' Tie def i defaut.
Capt" John Manning P1' v/s Mary Gosens, deft. The P1' Repre-
sented that this def had sold drink to a sould' by Name Tho: diere and
tooke pawne for the same Contrarie to Ordr The def' denyeth that she
did take any Pawne, wc.h she will proeve the ensuing Court day. Where-
uppon the Court ordered that she should proeve the same the ensuing
Court day.
Sackery Crisp, P!' v/s Tho: Taylor, def' It being made appeare
that the deft, was not summond according to Law, it was Ordered that a
Non Suit should be entred against the P1'
Rachel Dameford, P" v/s Thomas Tayler, def' In this Case ordered
as ut Supra.
The petition of the householders and some of the inhabitants of this
City was read and considered in which they complain in substance that
Cornelis van Ruyven, Poulus Leendersen and Allard Anthony were busy
to the great prejudice of the Commonalty in general, in fencing in a
parcel of land lying between the bouweries of the abovenamed Anthony
and Van de Grift and the Great Kill, whereby the pasture of the cattle
will be much abridged, and request therefore of the Governour (who has
referred them to this Worsh" Court), that the same may be forbidden
and prevented to the abovenamed persons. Whereuppon the W: Court
ordered: — Copy hereof shall be furnished to Mr. Cornelis van Ruyven,
MT. Poulus Leenders and M' Allard Anthony, to answer thereunto in
writing at the next Court day.
Whereas Sieur Hendrick Coutrie, authorized by this W: Court in
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date 4^ Augs.' last as curator of the estate left by the late Mattheus de
Vos, has gone hence towards Delowarre bay, and it is necessary that
another suitable person be appointed in his place: Therefore M' Poulus
Leenders van de Grift is elected by us the Mayor and Aldermen to this
end. Ady as above.
Jacob Barentsen Kool requests by petition, that as Jacob Daniels,
at present porter at the Weigh house is about to depart in the ship ready
to sail, he the petite may be Admitted in his place as City labourer. On
question it is apostilled: Petitioner's request is granted, provided he
conduct himself vigilantly and industriously as he ought.
Caspar Steynmits requesting by petition payment of the balance due
him by the City. It is apostilled: Petitioner is requested to have a little
more patience, as there is no doubt the City debts shall now be paid off
in a short time.
Uppon the Order of the Govern' for a Revew in the Case betwixt
Johannis Luke P" & Pieter Ryersen def' It is this day Ordered that a
Jury should be Impanelled to Trye the Case in Controversie the ensuing
Court day.
April the 10* A? 1669. Att a Mayors Court held at New York
Specially Called uppon a Review of the Action betwixt Johannes Luke
Pit; Pieter Reyersen Van der Beets, def' There being present Mr. Corn:
Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt. Matthyas Nicolls, M* Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Fr:
Boon, M* Christoffel Hooglant, Aldrmen.
Johannes Luyck, P'.' v/s Pieter Reyersen Van der Beets, def' The
P" declareth that he borrowed a Scow of Egbert Van Borsum for the un-
loading of his ship for which said scow this P1.' tooke great Care to secure
soo long shee was in his Service. But he haveing done W'.h hur, this
Def* Pieter Reyersen came to him to hyer her. Whereuppon this P1.' said
that he was to make his addresse to the owner: And after some dayes
the def' tooke the s? Scow, made use of her, this Def'5 seamen made the
s? Scow soo slightly fast to a post that shee drove away and is Lost.
Wherefore this P1.' conceives that the s? Scow being lost in the def's
Service he hath no reason to pay for her although condemned thereunto.
Whereuppon he Commenceth yf his Suite, and Prayeth that the def' may
be ordered to make good the s? Scow; with Costs of Court. The de-
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fend' Replyeth that he tooke the s? Scow by the Ps. owne concent and
used her but for one day, after wc.h day he Tyed the s? Scow to a Post,
w* the Roaps wc.h he found in her. The P1* as alsoo the Owners made
Answer for Duply that there was no Roap belonging to the Scow.
Wherefore the P1' Conceives that the def' ought to have made redelivery
of the Scow, either to the Owner or this P" after he had done w'.h using
of her, w* he hath not done. The Jury brought in their Verdict and
found for the Pit: and that the def' make good the Scow to the P1' with
Cost of Suit. Whereuppon this Worshipp" Court ordered that Judge-
ment should be suspended Withal till further order.
JURY MEN.
W™ Roosswel, forem?; Charles Hill, Jn.° Sellick, Jno browne, Tho.
Matthews, Paul haal, Tho: Bradluy, Alexander Watts, Lammert van
Neck, James Adams, Sam! Treworthy, Claes Tysen.
It is this day Ordered by the W: Court with advice of his honn? the
Govern' that for the future all those that shall Call a Speciall Court shall
pay for the same fourty shillings in Zilver or the Vallue thereof in
Wampum.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York April the 27* A? 1669.
Present M' Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayor ; Capt Matthias Nicolls, Mr
Francis Boon, MT. Xtophel hooghlant, Ald'men ; Capt" J"° Manning,
Sherif.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Herry Breser, deft: In an act: of dis-
famation. The Pit: declared that the deft, on the 16* of feb: last past
had declared in open Court as may appeare uppon the Record, that this
pit: was a theefe, and prayeth this Court for reparation of his honnf and
punishment according to his meritts W.h Cost of Suit. The Jury brought
in their Verdict & found for the pit: that the deft: pay Cost of Court,
and further they do not find Egbert Myndersen to be a theefe in this
Case. The Worshipp" Court ordered that Judgem': should be entred
according to the Tenure of the s? Verdict and the deft: to pay Cost of
suit.
THE JURY WAS
W? Roshwel, foreman; Tho: Braidluy, Guilliam d'Honeur, William
Bogardus, Timothy Gabrie, Isaacq Greveraet, Thomas Tayler, Jn? Law-
rence, Hendrick de Baker, Hendrick Kip, Zacharias Krisp.
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Henry Murton, Pit: v/s Jn? Hendrix Van Gunst, Deft. The Pit:
declared that in the month of March last the deft? howse being broken
open & robbed, this pit: [sic] made Complt: that this pit: had Committed
the s? Crime uppon Wc.h this pit: was Confined to prison for seaven dayes
together. Wherefore he prayeth good reparation W'!1 Costs. The Jury
brought in their Verdict and found for the Pit: that the deft: pay unto
the Pit: sixty gilders in seawant with Cost of Suit. Whereuppon this
Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that Judgement should be suspended Withall
in this Case till further order.
Mr Cornells van Ruyven, Poulus Leendersen and Allard Anthony
delivering in, in writing their answer to the complaints of some land and
house holders, entered by petition on the last Court day, It is by the W.
Court ordered : Copy hereof is to be furnished to party to answer there-
unto at the next Court day.
Timothy Gabrie, P? v/s Allard Anthony, De£ Itt is Ordered that
the Def' Shal take out a Coppy of the P''s declaration and make his
answer to it the next ensuing Court day.
Arien van Laer, P1' v/s Juriaen Janz van Auweryk, Def' the Deft
1 defaut.
Thomas Lammerts & Joost Cockuyt, P1.1 v/s The Inhabitants of
New Haerlem, def' The Deft. i. defaut. And Ordered that Notice
should be given to the defts that the Worshipp1.1 Court would certainly
meete againe this day a fourtnight.
Abel Hardenbroeke, P1' v/s Lysbet Gerrits or doove (deaf) Lysbet,
defJ The de£ 1 defaut.
Annetie Dircx, P1' v/s Elsie Carpyn, deft. Both parties defaut.
Sachary Crisp, pit: v/s Tho: Taylor, deft: The P? absent and
therefore non suited.
It is this day ordered by the Worshipp1.1 May?: Court of this Citty,
that from henceforth all persons that shal have any actions depending in
Court, to by Tryed and determined by a Jury, shall be bound to deliver
a declaration in Writing in the office, 8 dayes before the day of Tryal
uppon Penalty of a Non Suite.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York May the 18th 1669. Present
Mr Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt" Matthyas Nicolls, M- Isaacq
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Bedloo, Mr. francis Boon, M' Christoffel hooghlant, Aldrmen; Capt" Jno.
Manning, Sherif.
Timothy Gabrie, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: The deft: deliver-
ing in Court his answer to the pit? declaration, it Was ordered that the
pit: should take out a Coppy thereof, to the end the Case might come to
Tryal the ensuing Court day: — When the deft: Likewise is ordered to
make proefe of several of the allegations made in hiz said answer.
Simon Janz Romeyn, Pit: v/s Hendrick Van de Water, deft: in an
act" of debt. The Pit: declareth that he arrested at Amesfoort on Long
Island some of the goods & effects of the deft: for a debt due unto him
as atturny for hendrick van der Walles administf The deft: Craved for
a Non Suit Whereas the pit: hath laid his action Contrary to Law. The
Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that a Non Suit should be entred ag5.1 the pit:
and he to pay Cost of Court.
Thomas Lammertsen & Joost Cockuyt, Pit? v/s The Inhabitants of
New harlem, deft5: the deft5 default. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered
that Notice should be given to the deft? for to make their appearance
this day 3 weekes When a Court should be held Without faile.
Abel Hardenbroeck, pit: v/s Lysbet gerrits, deft: the deft: 1 de-
fault. The pit: declareth that the deft: is Indebted unto him for howse
rent, for Wc.h debt he attached the goods of the deft: Now in the hands
of Roelof the Slaughter; and Craved Judgemt: ag5.1 the same. The deft:
not appearing to defend the Cause it was ordered that the arrest should
stand good til further order.
Mettie Wessells, Pit: v/s Patrick Browne, deft: the pit: declareth
that the deft: is Indebted unto hur for wine & beere drawne fl. 145 Wam-
pum, for Wc.h she craves Judgemt: agst the deft: wl.h Cost of suit. The
Worshipp11 Court ordered that Judgemt: should be entred ags' the deft:
to pay the s? debt of f. 145. W'!1 Cost of suit.
Gelyn Verplanck, P1.' v/s Gerrit Post, Deft. Pit: demands from
Deft: fl. zewant with Costs. Deft: admits the debt but requests delay.
The W. Court having heard Parties condemn the deft: to pay the above
fl. 50. with Costs within the time of 14 days from date hereof.
Hendrick Willems, baker, v/s Otto Gerrits, deft. Defts 3? defaut.
One of pit? witnesses, Poule Richard, being sworne in Court and Abram
Carmer his other witness being absent, It is Ordered that the above
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named Abram Carmer shall be sworn between this and next Court day to
the declaration made by the abovenamed witness, so as to decide the case
on the next Court day.
The farmers and householders beyond the Fresh Water deliver in
their reply to Mr. Van Ruyven etc. It is Ordered to furnish copy thereof
to parties.
Michiel Tades, Pit: v/s Davit Provoost, deft: the deft: i. default.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: v/s Jn? Garland, deft: the deft: i default.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: v/s Anthony De Milt, deft: the deft: i. defaut.
John Sharp Atturny of Rendel Hewitt presenting to this Court, that
he on the 2? of March last past, had obtained Judgem': ag5.' John
Gerardy, or his Baile Mr Jacob Varrevanger for a debt of fl. 230. to be
paid in 2 months after to s? date, Wc.h time now is expired ; and therefore
Craved Execution ag" the s? Gerardy or his Baile, to pay the s? debt in
the hands of M' Cornel is Steenwyck Mayr in part of payment of the s?
Rendel Hewits debt; The Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that Execution
should be Issued accordingly.
Herry Morton by his atturny Jn? Sharp, Craved for Judgem': uppon
the Verdict of the Jury brought in the last Court day, in the case depend-
ing betwixt him & Jan Hend? V. Gunst. Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1
Court, Ordered that in Case the parties could not agree betwixt this time,
and next Court day that then Judgemt: should be past.
This day 26^ May 1669 Sieuw Poulus Leendersen, Davit Jochems,
Lammert Huybertsen Mol and Simon Turck are authorized to appraise
the present value of Egbert van Borsum's scow, as well as when the
skipper Johannes Luyck had it last in hire.
Arian Cornelissen is also provisionally allowed by the Mayor to tap
half a barrel of strong beer free of excise and so until further order.
On the complaint of the Treasurer Nicolaes Bayard, the late Collect?
Hendk Obe is ordered within the time of 8 days to settle finally with the
Treasurer.
Att a Mayr-S Court held at New York, June 22? A? 1669. Present
Mr Cornells Steenwyck, May^; Mr Ralph Whitefield, Capt Mathias
Nicolls, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Mr. Nicolaes d Meyer, Aldrmen; Capt J"°
Manning, Sherif.
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Lammert van Neck, P1.4 v/s Anthony Jansen, Def4 The P14 de-
mands of this Def4 the summe of fi. 242: 14 Wampum as by account ap-
peares. The deft ownes the debt to the summe of fi. 233. as alsoo the
surplus in case it be not discounted in the last ace4 Uppon hearing of
the Parties, this Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & Ordr that the defend4
should pay the s? debt in Wampum Within the Space of 14 dayes Next
ensuing or sooner in Case the pit: should depart for hoi land before the
s? time, and in the meane While the deft: is to give in security not to de-
part this Towne before the debt be Satisfied, together W4.h Cost of suit.
1669. July 18th Issued Out Execution uppon this Judgemt:
Whereas on the 24th of Novemtf last, the Judgemt: of this Court
was suspended in the action of Simon Turcq pit: ags.4 Thomas Lewis
deft: in an act" of debt to the summe or quantity of 230 deale bords, the
s? Case then being something difficult to the Court, although the Jury
Did bring in their Verdict for the Pit: But the Case being Cleard this
day by the oath of the Pit, that he Never Received any part of the s?
debt: This Worshipp1.1 Court do therefore decree that the deft: or his
Bayle Shal satisfy the s? 230 deale bords, together With Cost of Suit.
Whereas the Judgem4 of Court was suspended in the action of Henry
Morton Pit: ags.4 Jan hendrix Van Gunst deft: there being brought in
a Verdict of the Jury, Whereby they found for the Pit: that the deft:
should pay him the summe of Sixty gildrs sewant, as may appeare uppon
the Records In date the 27th off Aprill last past: Uppon Wc.h Verdict this
Worshipp1.1 Court have thought fit this day to ord' that Judgem4 should
be entred according to Verdict and that the deft: do pay the s? fl. 60
Sewant With Cost of Suit.
Anna Liscoo appearing in Court humbly Requesting that Execution
might be Issued out uppon the Judgemt: of Court obtained by hur in
date the 16th of feb? last ags.4 Jno. Rider, Whereas the time allowed to
the s? Rider in date the 16th of March, is now Long Expired. Where-
uppon the Worshipp. Court ordered that Execution should be Issued out
accordingly.
In the matter in question in a case of account between Teunis Craey
on the one side and M1- Allard Anthony on the other side, the Worsh"
Court authorized as arbitrators Sieurs Johannes van Brugh and Gerrit
van Tright who are hereby required to examine the accounts in the
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presence of the W: Alderman M* Nicolaes de Meyer, and if possible to
settle them and reconcile parties; if not, to render report to the W: Court.
Timotheus gabrie, Pit : v/s Allard Anthony, deft : the deft : defaut :
It is ordered that the deft: shal appeare the Next Court day, or otherwise
that Judgement shal be Entred uppon the evidences then to be presented
in Court.
Thomas Lammertsen & Joost Kockuyt, Pit: v/s The Inhabitants of
New Harlem, deft? the deft? defaut. It is ordered that a Summons shal
be Issued out to the deft? that they do appeare in Court this day fourt-
night.
Hendrick Willemsen, Baker, Pit: v/s Otto gerrits, deft: both parties
default.
Pieter Nys, pit: v/s Thomas Tayler, deft: the deft, i defaut.
Pieter Nys, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft: i. defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: v/s Jno. Garland, deft: The defend' 2?defaut.
Uppon the Petition off the Inhabitants & farmers ags-' Mr Cornelius
Van Ruyven & Comp? and their answers to the same, This Worshipp1.1
Court do Report to His Honn. the govern' That M' Van Ruyven &
Comp? Thomas Hall & Comp?, & others that have obtained pattents for
Lands about the Great Kill,* since the Reducing of this place und? his
Mayts.es Obedience, shal enjoy & fence in soo much of their Lands, as
they shal be able to manure, besides a reasonable proportion of Land,
to be allowed them, for a prticuler pasture, provided that they do not
Cutt of the Passages out of the Woods to the Waterside, but to leave
openings at every one or 200 Rods distance, for Common Roads to the
Waterside; — Belonging the other particuler Pastures Whereof Compl'was
made, the same being graunted, possessed & fenced in some 20 & others
30 Yeares since, We do adjudge soo longe a time, to be of a Nature of a
prescribtion : — This We give for Report, & do leave the Considerate thereof
to Yr Honnr
Att a Mayors Court held at New York, this 6th day of July A0 1669.
Present Mf Cornells Steenwyck, May?; Mr Raph Whitefield, Capt" Mat-
* The Great Kil ran along the present Gansevoort Str., which was formerly called
the "Great Kil Road." The bouweries or farms referred to were West of Broadway,
betw. Christopher and 23d Str.
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thyas Nicolls, Mr Is: Bedloo, absent ; Mr Johannes depeyster, Mf
Nicolaes de meyer, Aldrmen; Capt" Jno. Manning, Sherif.
Timothy Gabrie, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft. The deft: deliver-
ing in Court his duplycq uppon the reply of the deft : It was ordered, that
the Pit: should take out a Coppy thereof, and that the Case should come
to Tryal the ensuing Court day.
Thomas Lammertsen & Joost Kockuyt, pit? v/s The Inhabitants of
New haerlem, deft? Uppon hearing of both parties, this Worshipp1-1
Court finding that the Case in Controversy is about a Parcell of Meddow
in Wc.h his honn' the Govern' hath been Concerned heretofore, who Like-
wise hath made an order to that Purpose, this Court have Resolved, to
advice with his honn^ about the s? Cause, before they do make any order
about the same.
Thomas Milborn, Pit: v/s ffrancis douty, deft, the Pit: declaring
by his declaration in Writ, It Was ordered by this Worshipp" Court that
the deft: should take out a Coppy thereof and put in his answer to the
same by the next Court day.
Uppon the Petition of the atturny of Simon Turcq It is this day
ordered that Thomas Lewis shal pay the deale Boards, in Wch he was
Condemned to this Petition!" the last Court day, here at New Yorke
although the debt Was Contracted at Albany.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: v/s John Garland, deft: In an act: of Debt
to the summe of fl. 295. Wampum. The deft: remained the 3? Court
day Defaut; Whereuppon this Worshipp11 Court ordered that Judgement
should be entred ags.4 the deft: to pay the s? debt in 8 Dayes or by fault
thereof, that the goods out of Wc.h the debt doth proceed, should be Sold
againe according to Condition and what the second sale should amount
Lesse than the first, should be made up by the deft: together with Cost
of suite.
From the nomination of the FireWardens of this City the W: Court
chose anew: — Nicolaes Jansen, baker
Jan Jansen van Bresteede,
Hendrick Bosch,
to whom the present FireWardens are required to deliver over all the fire
buckets, ladders & other apparatus remaining in their hands and care;
Done New York etz.
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The Overseers of Highways etz making Known, that the period of
their service is expired, requesting that some new ones may be elected in
their place — Whereupon it is by the Worshipp1.1 Court decided, that the
petitioners shall remain yet in their office until further order, as some new
Overseers shall have to be appointed for the branding of horses and
cattle.
Phill: Johns, pit: v/s Adriaen hegeman, deft, both parties default.
Assur Levy, pit: v/s Anthony Jansen, deft: the pit: defaut & Non-
suited.
Pieter Nys, pit: v/s Tho: Taylor, deft, the deft: 2 defaut.
Pieter Nys, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft: 2: defaut.
fredrick gysbersen, Pit: v/s W? Bogardus, deft, the deft: 1 defaut.
Att a Speciall Court, held at New York this 13th day of July A?
1669. Present Mr Corn: Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Ralph Whitefield,
Capt" Matthias Nicolls, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Johannes depeyster, Mf
Nicolaes de meyer, Aldermen.
Henry Obe, Pit:, the Ketch Hopewel p? William Vaskum, deft:
The Pit: declareth that William Vascum is Indebted unto him for monny
disbursed and Laid out in and about the said Ketch hoopwel, the summe
of fl. 2561 in Wampum as pT acct: and receipts, appeares; and the sd Vas-
cum owner of the sd Ketch being dead the Pit: prayeth that the s? Ketch
may be Exposed to Sale — for the Satisfying of the sd debt W* Cost.
This Worshipp" Court doe appoint Mr Johannes de Peyster & M.*
Nicolaes de Meyer aldmien of this Citty for to State Examin & Perfect
the sd account of this Pit: and What they shall find, that the sd Vascom is
Indebted unto this Pit: uppon the Ballance of the sd acct:, this Court
doth Deere & order that Judgem' should be entred ags.' the sd Katch of
the sd Vascum, and that the sd Katch shall be Exposed to Sale for the
Payment of the same With Cost of suit.
Thomas Hall, Pit: v/s the Ketch Hoopwell pr. W™ Vascum, deft:
The Pit: declareth that the s? W? Vascum is Indebted unto him as by
Bill bearing date the 7th of Xb' last past appeares, the summe or Quantity
of 1800 lb good Sound marchandable Tobacco, to be paid and delivered
free & Cleare of all Charges, at the Wheigh howse, of this Citty, and the
sd Vascum owner of the sd Katch, being dead, the Pit: Prayeth for
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Judgemt: against the s? Ketch, for the Satisfying of the Pit: his said debt,
With Cost of Suit. This Worship1.1 Court uppon mature Consideration,
did decree & order that Judgement should be entred against the s? Ketch,
and that the s? Ketch should be Exposed to sale for the Satisfying of
the s? 1800 lb of Tobacco Wl1 Cost of Suit.
Jane Philips, Widdow, Pit: v/s the Ketch Hoopwell p' W™ Vascum,
deft. The Pit: declareth to this Court that William Vascom owner of
the s? Ketch, and now deceased stands Indebted unto hur, the ful
Quantity of two thousand five hundred and Seventy eight pounds of
Tobacco, payable in Virginia as by account signed by the s? Vascum
more at large appeares, Wherefore this Pit: Prayeth for Judgement
against the said Ketch, and that she may be Condemned (as being the
proper Estate of the s? Vascum) towards the Payment of the s? debt With
Cost of suit. This Worshipp" Court uppon due Examination of the s?
acct: did find the same to be just; and therefore did decree and order
that Judgement should be Entred against the s? Ketch of the s? Vascum,
for the Satisfying of the s? debt, Provided there be deducted soo much
out of The Same as the Tobacco payable in Virginia, shal be judged of
lesser Vallue as Tobacco here, and Likewise the deft: to pay Cost of Suit.
John Cocx and Companie, Pit: v/s the Keth Hoopwell p- W? Vas-
kum, deft: The Pit? humbly declare that there is due unto them for
Wages, and Money disbursed by the mastr, the quantity of foure thousand
one hundred and twentie two pounds of tobacco and Eighty nine gild" in
Wampum; and the s? Vaskum being dead, and several Creditors haveing
Laid attachments uppon the s? Vessel, Wherefore these Pit? pray that ac-
cording to the Custome of Sea and Lawes of Oulleroon they may be paid
and Satisfyed their Wages and disbursments, on the s? Vessel with Cost.
This Worshipp1.1 Court, uppon Examination of the Pit? accounts, and
mature Considerat" & deliberation Conserning the Premises, did finally
Conclude and decree, that the s? Vessel should satisfy the just debts of
the Pits amounting as p' account, stated by this Court, as followeth: —
To the Master John Cocx for 2 monthes & 14 dayes Wages
earned uppon this last voyage since the 5* day of May
last past untill the 16* of this Instant when the Vessel
is to be sold at 300 lb tobacco pr month amounts to. . . lb 750
And for his demands of Wages he hath earned, before he
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entred uppon this Last Voyage, in Case he can bring
in good proofe of the same, within the space of six
Monthes next ensuing the date hereof, then he shall
come in Concurrance with the other Creditors, and
receive an Equal Portion with them for his said
demands.
To William Busshell, seaman for 2 monts & 13 day Wages
since the 6* May to the 16* July at 260 lb pr month. . 641
To Richard Omond for Wages from the 12* May to the
16* July, is 2 monthes & 7 dayes at 200 lb tobacco pr
month 460
To Expences, disbursements, & port Charges videllez'
To Collon Bennet for Clearing & port Charges in monney
21? 7! 6d is in Tobacco 285
To the Smith at Kiketan for Yron Worke 35
To a gallon of Rom & 1 qrt of brandy for the Seamen 65
To monney laid out for the Ketch at New Yorke Wampum, fl. 80
To port Charges at New Yorke 9
fl. 89. lb 2236
Deducting for soe much the Mast' acknowledgeth to have
received, for 1 pr of shoes & £ lb thread 30
fl. 89. lb 2206
The Totall summe wch this Worshipp" Court doe allow for Wages &
disbursements amounts as afores? to the summe of fl. 89. zewant & 2206
lbs of Tobacco payable in Virginia, Wc.h said summes shall be Satisfied
unto the Pl's out of the Product of the s? Ketch, deducting soe much as
the Tobacco payable in Virginia, will be adjudged of lesser vallue then
Tobacco is at this port, and the Def' to pay Cost of suit.
Uppon the Petitions of Hendrik Obe, Thomas Hall, John Kocx &
Comp? and Jane philips, each in particular Requesting, that their severall
Judgements this day obtained, ags.' the Ketch of William Varcum, might
have the Preceedance and preferrance, to be paid out of the s? Ketch;
Uppon mature Concideration This Worshipp" Court did order Videllez*
Imp: That the s? John Cocx & Comp? for their Wages & disburse-
ments uppon the s? Vessel should have the Preceedance beffore all others.
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Secondly. That The Judgement of Hendrick Obe & Thomas Hall,
shall have preceedance before any others, except the sd Kocx & Comp?
3d.ly That the Judgement of Jane Philips, shall be Putt in Execution,
in Case any Estate of the s? Varcum shall be left, after the satisfying of
the sd Judgements.
Whereuppon it is Ordered by the Worshipp11 [Court] that the sd Ketch
shall be Exposed to Sale in a Publicq outcry, on thursday next ensuing,
in the afternoone, about five a Clock, at the howse of Mtr.s Wessells;
towards the Satisfying of the sd Judgements and Charges.
It is this day ordered, that the marshalls shall receive, out of the
monney paid for a Speciall Court, the summe of foure gildrs Wampum.
July the 26th 1669. Att a meeting held at New York. TVP Cornelis
Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr. Ralph Whitefield, Capt" Matthias Nicolls, Alder-
men.
Uppon Examination of W? fissher, whether he hath had any Conver-
sation with Engel Hendrix, who is Lately put to death for murdering her
Child, and wether he hath not had any Cognisanze of the murdering of
the Sd Child, whereas the sd Engel uppon her Tryal declared that the sd
W™ fissher was the father of the sd Child. Whereuppon the sd fissher
Replied that he never hath had any thing to do with her uppon the s? ac-
count and did absolutely denye the same. The Worshipp" May? &
aldermen did decree & order that the s? fissher shall give in good security
for his good behavior & keeping of his Mayest? Peace, in obedience of
Wc.h order the sd fissher, besides Edward frensh & Richard Kaets as his
securities, do bind themselves each in prticular in a summe of 20 ;£ SterF
for the sd fisshers good behavior the space of 6 months, next ensuing.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke August the 3d A? dom: 1669.
Present M' Cornelis Steenwyck, mayor ; M' Ralph Whitefield, Capt?
Matth: Nicolls, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Joh: dePeister, MT- Nicolaes de
Meyer, Aldermen; Capt" Jno: Manning, Sherif.
Uppon the Petition of Albert Leendersen this Worshipp1.1 Court have
admitted the sd Albert to be a Porter Within this Citty, and do order him
to take his Oath for his fidellety in the sd office.
Uppon the Petition of William Wells — Requesting to be one of the
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porters for this Citty; It is this day ordered by the Worshipp1.1 Court,
that the first Vacant place in the Number of the Corne and planck Work-
ers, that this Petition? shal be preferred before any others.
Timothy Gabrie, Pit: v/s Allard Anthony, deft: the deft: defaut :
the Worshipp1.1 Court did order that the Parties should deliver in all their
papers to the Secretr.y, and do appoint M' Johannes de peister & Mr Nic-
olaes Meyer Aid" for to View & Examin the same, and to bring their
Report uppon the same the Ensuing Court day.
Jacob milborn Atturny of Alexand- Brian, Pit. v/s francis douty,
deft: the deft: defaut The Pit: declareth that the Deft, is Indebted to
this P" Alexander Brian by Obligation the summe of thirty two pounds
ten Shillings Sterlg. to be paid at the Ferry over ags.4 New Yorke, one
halfe in pease, and the other halfe in Wheate at price Currant, for wc.h debt
this P1.' prayeth Judgem? ag5.' the deft With Cost of Suit. The deft Re-
mained defaut, and as it was aledged is departed out of this Governm' to
Milfort. Whereuppon this Worshipp1.1 Court did decree and Order that
Judgement should be entred ags.' the def' for to pay the s? debt together
with Cost of Suit; But No Execution to be Issued out uppon this Judge-
ment, until further Order of this Court.
Pieter Nys, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft. Defts. 3? default. Pltf.
demands from deft, the sum of fl. 218: 10. zewant, according to a/c, with
costs. The W: Court having examined and reviewed the a/c. and the
deft, remaining Contumax in his appearance; condemn him to pay the
aforesaid sum of fl. 218. 10. zewant, with costs.
Thomas Lewis, pltf. v/s Poulus Leendersen, deft. Pltf. says, he
delivered to deft. 90 planks on a/c of Symon Turcq, whom he, pltf., is
now lately condemned to pay de novo. Deft, denies the receipt. The
W: Court order the pltf. to prove his assertion.
Mettie Wessels, pltf. v/s John Garland, deft. Deft, in default.
Thomas Lewis, pltf. v/s Mr. Petro Stuyvesant, deft. The defts.
Is.' default being sick.
Hans Dyckman, Pit: v/s Alexander La Roue, deft: the deft: 1. defaut.
Gelyn Verplank, Pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
Poulus Leendersen, Pit: v/s Alexander La Roue, deft: the deft: 1.
defaut.
Sara Kierstede, Pit: v/s Anna Menaet, deft: the deft. 1 defaut.
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Tryntie Clocq, Pit: v/s Reynier Rycken, deft: the deft: defaut.
Gerrit Van Tright, Pit: v/s Anna Smits, deft: the deft: i defaut.
Ernestus Rynier, Pit: v/s fredrick Arentsen, deft: both parties
defaut. and therefore the Pit: Non Suited.
Dirck van Clyff atturny of Arent Jansen Moesman, pltf., v/s Marten
Hoffman, deft. Pltf. demands from deft, the sum of fl. 700 sewant with
the interest thereon @ 10 per cent yearly pursuant to mortgage dated 19
Nov A? 1664, and as the deft, sold to Capt. Manningh the house, which
he had mortgaged to pltf., and received the payment therefor, pltf. there-
fore demands payment of his mortgage aforesaid or in default thereof
judgemt. and execution agst the mortgaged house with costs. Deft,
admits the debt ; requests some delay. The W: Court having heard
parties, condemn deft, to give sufficient security to pay the above debt
within 3 months time to the pltf. with costs; and order the pltfs. mortgage
to hold good until the effectual payment of aforesaid sum.
167 1. the 30* of 7b" Execution Isued out.
Uppon the Petition of Peter Steenhuysen requesting to be admitted
as a burger of this Citty:— The Court have this day admitted of the
s? Steenhuysen to be a Burger of this Citty, Provided he oblidgeth him-
selfe to pay soo much for the same as hereafter shal be establisht.
According to the Ord' of the last Court, M: Johannes De Peyster &
Mr. Nicolaes De Meyer bringing in their Award Concerning the Account
betwixt Hendrick Obe, & William Vascum deceased, and Awarded that
the s? William Vascum remained Debtor to the s? Obe the Summe of One
thousand two hundred and twentie gildr.s and seventeen Stiv: Wampum;
Provided that the s? Obe do Sweare to his old acct: of fl. 1011. 10.
Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court did approeve of the s? Award, and
did ordr that (according to the Judgement of this Court bearing date the
13* of July last past) the s? summe of fl. 1220: 17. should be Paid unto
the s? Obe out of the product of the Ketch of the s? Vascum, he the
s? Obe swearing to his said account according to the s? Award.
It is this day ordered by the Worshipp1.1 Court ; that the Court
Charges, in the actions agst: the Ketch Hoopwel of W? Vascum de-
ceased, shal be Paid before any of the princip:11 debts, and do allow unto
Capt" Manning for his Execution fee z\ pr Ct? Wc.h amounts of fl. 3150.
for Wc.h the s? Ketsh was Sold to fl. 78: 15. Wampum.
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August the 4* Did Hendrick Obe according to the abovementioned
order of the Court, Sweare to his s? account, that the same Was justly due
unto him from the s? Vascum, deducting only out of the post of Francis
Boon (:for 30 deal boards paid by MT. Vascum himselfe, though first
Charged to the s? Obees account,) the summe of Sixty gildr.s
This day Jacob Barentsen Kool and Albert Leendertsen took at the
hands of the Mayor the oath of fidelity as wine and beer carriers of this
City.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York, August the 24* A? 1669.
Present Mr. Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Raph Whitefield, Mr Mat-
thias Nicolls, M1. Johannes dePeister, Mr- Nicolaes de Meyer ; Capt.
John Manning, Sheriff.
Francois Rombouts and Gelyn Verplanck, pltfs. v/s Reynier Van
der Coele, deft. Pltfs. say, that the deft, contracted to pay a sum of fl.
325 Hollands with two years interest already expired, to the pltfs. or
their attorney at Fredrick Pietersen Mauritz's of Bruckem in the Bommel-
waart in the Principality of Gelder, according to written agreement
executed before the Notary Mattheus deVos, dated Jan'y 3r.d 1667,
which aforesaid was according to letters of the pltfs. attorneys and
copy of the abovenamed Frederick Pietersens answer, was refused pay-
ment, with further advice, that the principal obligation or contract should
be sent hither by the first opportunity, demanding therefore, that the
deft, be ordered to give sufficient security to pay and discharge the afore-
said sum with the interest thereof, free of cost and damage according to
law of exchange. Deft, persists in his contract: says he is bound to pay
here only, whenever his principal obligation returns here protested ;
therefore demands reparation and satisfaction for the unusual arrest and
trouble committed against him by the pltfs. The W: Court having heard
parties and examined the produced documents order, that the deft, shall
give sufficient security to pay the pltfs. here the aforesaid sum ' ' accord-
ing to contract" as soon as s? obligation returns protested "or unpro-
tested," * or it shall be proved, that the same was lost on its return here
— and further the deft, is discharged from the law of exchange on the
* The words interlined in the Original are marked by inverted commas in this
Translation.— Tr.
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aforesaid obligation ; and the costs herein accrued to be paid between
parties. The above interlining is done by order of the Court in date 31.
August 1669.
Tryntie Clocq, P1.' against Reynier Rycken, def' P1' demands from
Deft. fl. 70. Zewant, with Costs. Deft, admits the debt, requests six
weeks time to pay. The W: Court Condemn the Def' to pay the above
fl. 70. within 6 weeks time with the Costs, on pain of Execution.
1669: 20 Octob' Execution Issued out agst the Defts Goods &
Chatties.
William Pattisson, P1.' v/s John Baker, Def The Pll declareth that
the Def' is Indebted unto him the summe or quantity of twenty one
Schippels of Wheat, for Wc.h he craues Judgem' against the Def' with
Cost of Suit. The def' and his bayle Remayned defaut. Whereuppon
the Worshipp1.1 Court Did order that Judgement Should be entered ags.'
the Def' that the def' or his Bayle 1VP Isaacq Bedloo do pay the s? 21
schipp : of Wheat to this P1' together with Cost of suit deducting what he
shal make appeare to have paid in part thereof.
Thomas Lewis, pltf. v/s Poulus Leendersen, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. 90 planks delivered in the year 1663 to deft, as Treasurer of
the City, for which he also debited the City, but never paid the pltf.
Deft, says, he does not know, how the item stands: requests time to the
next Court day, to examine it. Pltf. offers to swear, that he never
received any thing on account of the 90 planks. The Worship1.1 Court
suspend the matter till the next Court day, so that the deft, may mean-
while look to the item.
Gelyn Verplanck P1' against Stoffel van Laer, def' Pit. says they
are agreed.
Gerrit van Tright, P1' v/s Anna Smits, deft Deft. 2d default.
Anthony Jansen, P1' against Titus Siricx, Def' Parties agreed.
Hendrick van Bommel, P1.' against Jacob Govertsen, Def' Def' default.
Henry Obe, P1.' v/s Tho. Taylor, def Both default.
Symon Jansen Romeyn, P1' v/s Egbert Myndersen, def? The P1.'
absent & therefore Nonsuited.
Att a Mayo" Court held at New York the 31. Aug5.' A? 1669.
Present Mr Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Raph Whkefield, MfMatthyas
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Nicolls, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Joh: depeyster, Mr Nicolaes de Meyer,
Aldrmen; Capt" John Manning, Sherif.
Gerrit van Tright, p" against Anna Smits, deft. The p1.' demands
from the deft. fi. 788: 15. sewant according to account with costs. De-
fen dts attorney Jno Sharp requests some time to pay. The W: Court
having heard parties, condemn deft, to pay p1.1 the demanded fi. 788: 15
seawant within the time of six weeks with costs.
1669. 8:9br Issued forth a warr4 of Execution.
Egbert Meynderts, p" against Symon Jansen Romeyn, def4 P1.1 de-
mands from def' fi. 92: 18. seawant. Deft, says, he has an offset ace*
requesting the Worshp" Court will be pleased to appoint some arbitrators
to settle the a/cs between them. The Worship1.1 Court refer parties to
Sieurs Gerrit Van Tright and Francois Rombouts to reconcile them if
possible; if not to report to the Court.
Warnaer Wessels, P1.1 v/s Thomas Lewis, def* Itt is this day
ordered that the deft, should take out a Coppy of the P''s declaration,
and put in his Answer to the same by the sitting of the Next Court.
William Pattisson Petitioning for Execution might be graunted him
the Judgem* of this Court against John Garland, at the suit of the s? Pat-
tison. This Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that the s? Garland should dis-
count with the s? Pattisson and satisfy him for the Remainder part of the
debt before the next ensuing Court day, or otherwise that Execution
should be issued out ag5t him.
Whereas complaint has been made to the Worshipp1.1 Court of the
unbecoming and improper treatment of your wife, yea, so that the neigh-
bours suffer great disturbance by the noise and uproar, caused (according
to the complaint) principally by you, All Which is in direct opposition to
the orders and warning given from time to time by this Worshipp1.1 Court,
you are therefore hereby again strictly charged to comport yourself
towards your wife in such wise, that no further complaint come to us.
Be hereby warned and keep yourself from harm.
To Arent Juriaensen Lantsman.
The above Order was sent to said Lantsman by directions of the
Mayor.
Thomas Lewis, P1.' against Poulus Leenders, def1 Parties agreed.
Whereas the Right Honnble Govern? hath recommended to this
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Court for to Concider who are persons qualified to haue the Benefitt of
Comonage on this Island Manhat- and how farre it should extend to any-
Particular persons as by his honnr.s Order bearg date the 8 day of July last
past May appeare. Whereuppon this Worshipp1.1 Court do give for Re-
port that al persons by vertue of the Order published the 18^ of May last
past, are qualified to have the Benefit of Commonage uppon this Island,
provided the persons be actual Inhabitants of this Corporation and the
Cattle be Really theire owne; Wherefore this Court do not Judge it Ex-
pedient, as for the present, to Make any Alteration in the s? Order.
Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorck Septr the 2? 1669. Present
the full Court of Mayr & Aldermen.
William Pattisson in the behalfe of himselfe and Or Souveraigne
Lord the King presenting to this Court that Daniel dillon aged about 16
yeares, on the 28* of August Last past in the Evening about 8 a Clocq,
had attempted to sett the howse of the s? Pattesson on fire, by putting a
brand of fire under the doore of the s? howse. Uppon due Examination
the s? daniel Dellon being found guilty thereof this Worshipp" Court Con-
demned therin s? daniell Dellon to be brought at the Ordinary Execution
place and there to be whipt twelve Slashes, and further to be banished
out of this Citty and the Suburbs thereof during his Life, and Lastly to
Continue in prison untill he be releast by Ord' of this Court.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck Septemb- the 14* A? 1669.
Present Mr Corn' Steenwyck, Mayor; Mf Raph Whitefield, Mr Matthias
Nicolls, M' Johannes de Peyster, M' Nicolaes de Meyer, Aldrmen; Capt?
John Manning, Sherif.
Warnaer Wessells, P1' v/s Tho: Lewis, def? According to a fore-
going Order, the def this day delivering up his Answer to the P1? declara-
tion, Itt is this [day] Ordered that the P1.1 should take out a Copy thereof;
and that a Jury should be Impannelled to Trye the Cause the next Court
day.
Jannetie Cooley, P1.1 v/s Raph Warner, Defi The P1.' declareth that
the Def is bound by a bill under his hand, to deliver unto the P1' a Mare
& Coult which shee hath several times demanded but cannot obtaine the
same from the Deft. Wherefore the P1.' prayeth for Judgement ags.' the
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deff with Cost of Suit. The def.s atturny J"° Sharp desired time to
answer to the Plts declaration until next ensuing Court day. Which by
the Worshipp1.1 Court is allowed.
M1. Nicolaes de Meyer, PV v/s Raph Warner, Def' The Worshipp'.1
Court Ordered that this Case should be suspended until next Court day.
Claes van El slant, P1.1 against fredrick Arentsen, def' On a differ-
ence of a/c. The Worship" Court refer parties to Anthony de Milt and
Adolph Pietersen, to reconcile them if possible; if not to make report to
the W: Court.
Joris Jansen, P1.' v/s Jan Hendricx Steelman, def' The P1.' remain-
ing default, The Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that a Non Suit should be
entred against the P1.' And the P1.' to pay Cost.
John Allen, p1.' v/s Abram Staets, deff The defi absent. The P1.4
declareth that some differance is betwixt him and the def' for Wc.h he hath
arrested the def.s goods, now in the hands of Lammert van Neck, Re-
questing that the s? arrest might stand good until the s? differance should
be decided before the Govern' The Worshipp1.1 Court do order that the
s? arrest should stand good.
Catharine Evans, P? v/s Jn.° Thomas, De£ The P? declaring by
declaration in Writing, It was ordered that the def? should take out a
Copy thereof & to put in his Answer by the next Court day.
Balthaz- de haert, pit: v/s Timotheus gabrie, deft: In an act: of
debt. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that the deft: should take out a
Coppy of the pit? demand & put his answer to the same the next Court
day.
Tho: Walton, pit: v/s Niclis Richardson, deft: Ordered to Suspend
this action until the next ensuing Court day.
Simon Turq, Pit: v/s Lyntie direx, deft, both defaut. Whereuppon
the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that a Non Suit should be Entred ags.' the
Pit: and the pit: to pay Cost of Court.
Niclis Stillwel, pit: v/s Simon Barentsen, deft: the Pit: by his
atturny Jno. Sharp, delivers his declaration in Court: Whereuppon this
Worsh: Court ordered that the deft: should take out a Coppy thereof,
and to put in his answer to the same by the next Court day.
Uppon the Differance betwixt W? Pattisson & Jno. garland Concern-
ing 2 ancors of rom paid by the s? garland to Jno: Rider atturny of the
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s? Pattison, Itt is this day ordered that the s? Pattison shall allow the
s? garland for the s? rom f. 180 Seawant.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke Octobf the 5th A? 1669.
Present M" Corn: Steenwyck, Mayor; M' Raph Whitefield, Mr Matthyas
Nicolls, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, Mr Johannes de peistT, Mf Nicol: d meyer,
Alderm: Capt" Jno. Manning, Sherif.
Warn? Wessels, Pit: v/s Thomas Lewis, deft: The Pit: declares
that the deft: being a Tapper of this Citty hath taken into his howse and
Celler one hogshead of Rom, and three anckors of Stilled Water without
making any entry thereof to this Pit: as farmer of this Citty, Wherefore
the Pit: Craues Judgement ag5.' this deft: and that this deft: May be Con-
demned to forfeit the s? Rom & Stilled Waters according to the Tennour
of the Govern" ord' and Six times the Vallue more to the use of this Pit:,
together with Cost of Suit. The deft: Replyed that he hath made Entry
of the s? Licq" to the Burgers Paghter or farmer, to transport the same to
Virginia; and declared further that he made entry to this pit: of al such
Licq's as he Was Intended to dizpose of by retayle for which he Likewise
produced a Licence to Sell all sorts of potable Licq* by retaile, from the
first of June till the 25th of Septbr last past. The Jury brought in their
Verdict, and found for the defend', and the Pit: to pay Cost of Suit.
The Pit humbly desired that an appeale might be entred from the s? Ver-
dict, to the Court of azzizes — Whereuppon the Worsh: Court ordered that
the s? appeal should be entred.
JURY.
Timot: Gabrie, Jno: garland, Isaacq greveraat, alexand-r Watts, Jno:
damril, W™ Merrit, Edmond gibbons, Jonas bartelsen, Walraven Claer-
hout, Barent Cours, Abel hardenbrock, Ariaen Appel.
Jannetie Cooly, Pit: v/s Raph Warner, deft: The Pit: declared
that the deft: is Indebted unto hur one mare and Coult as appeares by
bill for W0!1 she Craved Judgemt: of this Court With Cost of Suit. The
deft: by his atturny Jno. Sharp replyed, that he was not fully paid for the
s? Mare & Coult. Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that the
Remainder of the payment being 6 gunn Lockx should be brought in
Court, Wc.h accordingly is done.
Katherne Evans, Pit: v/s Jno: Thomas, deft: The Pit: declared
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that the deft: is Indebted unto hur the summe of fl. 82. Wampum as ap-
peares by a bill undr the deft5 hand, and more fictualls and drinek since
delivered the summe of f. 128. Wampum, for Wc.h said debts the Pit:
humble Crauved Judgemt: ags.fc the deft: With Cost of Suit. The deft:
by his atturny Jno. Rider, Confessed the debt of f. 82 : by bill, but no
more. Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties, This Worshipp1.1
Court did decree that the deft: should pay to this Pit:, the debt of f. 82.
according to his Bill, and ordered further that the pit: should bring in
Court the account of the remainder part of the debt, at the Next ensuing
Court day.
Abel hardenbroeck, Pit: v/s Thomas Konnick, deft. Both parties
defaut.
Will: Pattisson, Pit: v/s Jno: Rider, deft: The Pit: declares that
the deft: is Indebted unto him the summe of f. 180: Wampum being for
two ancors of Rom, Wc.h this deft: hath received for this Pit*? acct: from
Jno: garland in part of payment according to a former order of this
Court, Wherefore this pit. Crauved Judgemt: ag5' the deft: W* Cost.
The deft: humbly desired time to answer to the Pit? declaration. The
Court ordered that the deft: should take out a Coppy of the Plts declara-
tion, and to put in his answer at the next Court.
Will"1 Pattisson, Pit: v/s Henry Obe, deft: The Pit: declares that
the deft: is Indebted unto him the summe of f. 156. Seawant, for Wc.h he
humbly prayed Judgemt: ags.' the deft: W? Cost of Suit. The deft:
haveing Entred a Crosse action Confessed first the Pit? debt to the summe
of f. 146 and declared further that the Pit: was indebted him for Excize
of Wine & Rom the summe of f. 168: 15 Wampum. The Pit: replyed
that the deft: hath Charged him to acct: for Wine Wc.h he hath not sold at
Albany but hath brought it downe againe to New Yorke; The deft:
duplied, that he Was Willing to allow the pit: againe the accyse of al such
Wines as the pit: shal make appeare he brought downe againe from Al-
bany, to Witt, of al such wines of Wc.h he had made entry uppon his going
up to Albany: Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order
that the deft: should pay the s? f. 146 Wampum, Deducting out of the
same, soo much as shall be found to be Justly due unto the deft: for
Excize, and do appoint Mr Johannes Van Brugh & MT. Timothy gabrie
for to State the acct? betwixt both parties.
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Hendrick Obe, Pit: v/s Andrew Teller, deft: The Pit: declares that
the deft: is Indebted unto him, for Excize of Rom & Wine to Albany the
summe of f. 95: 15. Wampum for Wc.h he humbly prayeth Judgemt: of
this Court, ags.1 the deft: With Cost of Suit. Uppon hearing of both par-
ties the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that the deft: should pay
unto the Pit:, the Excize of all such Wine & Rom as are transported up
to Albany by him or his agent, during the time that the s? Obe had
farmed the Excize.
Hendrick Obe, Pit: v/s Thomas Lewis, deft: The Pit: declareth
that the deft: is Indebted unto him for Excize of Wine & beer the summe
of f. 79: 5: Wampum, for Wc.h he Craues Judgemt: of this Court, together
With Cost of Suit. The deft: Replyed that the deft: had Charged him
for Excize of a hh? Wc.h he transported for Virginia, Wc.h is Contrary to
the Govern? order that all goods wc.h have paid Custome once, should be
free of any new duties. The Worshipp1.1 Court do order that the deft:
shall pay the s? Summe of f. 79: 5. together With Cost. Capt" Louelave
appearing in Court, and declared that he Was Commanded by his honn?
the Govern' to Present to the Worshipp1.1 May? & Aldermen of this Cor-
poration, a Letter from his honnour, with a Seal for the Corporation,
with a Silver Mace, and Seven Gownes for the Mayor Aldermen &
Sherif, sent from his Royall Highnesse to his honnr the Gov? for to be
presented to this Court; W? said Letter from his honnf being opened
and Read in open Court, jnthimating as followeth; —
Mr Mayor, and You the rest of the Aldermen —
As a Perticular Testimony of his R. Highnesse grace and fauour to
this his Citty of New Yorke, I am Commanded to present you from him,
this Present Viz: a Publicq Seale for the Corporation, a Silver Mace, and
Gownes both for the Mayor & Aldermen, and although he esteemes somme
of these, but as the Gayety and Circumstantial part of Government, Yet
you may be assured, as to What is more essential and Substantiall, itt
shall receaue all encouragement and hartey assistance from him, and I
must further add, that haveing the honnr to be his Governf General in
these parts, I doe assure You that Wherein I may, any Way be Servicable
to You, I shal Cheirefully apply my mind to it, who prof esse no higher
Cogitations then what shal tend to My Royal Masters Intrest, and the
Publicq Welfare of those Comitted to my Charge; Iff therefore You Will
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Consider of Somme Methode for the better regulation of Yf Corporation
and present it to me, What I find reasonable and practicable, I shall
Willingly allow of, and What appeares above my Strength I shal with the
best Convenience transmit ouer to Receive his R: H: assent, from
Whome I doubte not, but you will have such Satisfaction, as is agreable
to Yo- Necesseties and desires, I haue no more, but to Wish You all
happinesse and an assurance that I am
Yor afectionate friend and Servant
(:Signed) Fran: Louelace.
Fort James the 6* of Octobr 1669.
(:The Superscription) To the Maior & Aldermen of the Citty of New
Yorck.
The aboues? Letter of his honnf the Gouernf being Read, the Wor-
shipp1.1 Mayor Delivered to the Court a Lett? Received from his Royal
Highnesse, and directed to the Mayor Ald'men and Inhabitants of New
Yorke, Inthimating Viz:
Gentlemen,
I have received Yo!" Lettr and addresse of 17th of August A? 1668 by
the hands of Collonel Richard Nicolls, Yo? former Gouernf from whom I
have also received a full account of such Particulars as you referr to in
Yo' Lett' In Wc.h as well as in all other things you may rest assured that
I will endeavour to promote Yo- Welfare and prosperity, by Wc.h only I
can expect to find the advancement of my Interest With you I: am
Your Louing friend
Signed James.
St: James 10* of July. 1669.
Superscription To the Mayor Aldermen and Inhabitants of New
York.
Which aboves? Letter Likewise being Read in open Court, the Wor-
shipp1.1 Mayor ordered that Proclamation should be made for the With-
drawing of the People out of the Court; Wc.h being done the following
order from his Royal Highnesse sent to his honn' the GovernF Was
Presented to the Court by Capt" Nicolls and is Recorded by the Govern1.5
order, Videllez'
Seal.
James Duke of Yorke and Albany, Earl of Ulster, Lord high Admirall of
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England and Ireland, Constable of Douer Castle, Lord Warden of
the Cinque Ports, and Gouernf of Pourtsmouth &ca.
Whereas I have thought fit to appoint two Seales to be made, the
one for the Province and the other for the Corporation of New Yorke
(rwhich I haue sent unto you by Mr Thomas de Lauall) and to Direct
that they shall be made use of uppon all Publicq Concernments, both of
the Province & Corporation afores?: These are to authorize & require
You, that from and after Yo' receipts the said Seales, you Cause the same
and no others to be made use of uppon all occasions, for Sealing of War-
rants, Writs, Executions, Pattents, Graunts, and all other Publicq Acts and
Instruments, Wc.h any Wayes Concerne either the Province or Corporation
of New Yorke respectively, For W0!1 this shal be Yof Warrant: Given
under my hand and Seale at St: James this 4th of July 1669.
(Signed) James.
To Collonell Francis Louelace my Govern!" of New Yorke
By Command of his Roy: Highnesse
(Signed) M: Wren.
This is a true Coppy transcribed by mee.
N: Bayard, Sec.
Att a Court held at New Yorke, by the Mayor & Alderm" thereof
the 8* day of Octobr A? 1669. Present Mf Corn? Steenwyck, Mayor; M?
Raph Whitfield, Mr. Matth: Nicolls, Mr Is. Bedloo, M' Johannes de
PeistT, Mr Nicolaes Meyer, Aldrmen.
The Worshipp1-1 Court Considering that the time of the Election of
New Mayor & Aldermen is at hand and y^ Old Expired, they have
thought fitt to Nominate a dubble Number of Persons and to present the
same by a Petition to his honnr to the end that out of the same by his
honn' Might be Elected the Magistrates for the following Yeare, and
have Nomination as follows:
To the Right Honnb.le Coll: Fra: Louelace Govern? Generall Under his
Royall highnesse of all his Territories in America.
Whereas the time of Election of New Mayor & Aldrmen for this Citty
New Yorke is at hand, We haue thought fitt to Present to yo!" honn? a
double Number of Persons for Mayor & Aldrmen of this Corporation for
the Next Ensuing Yeare and do Nominate for Mayors
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Mr Thomas de Lauall
Mf Corns. Steenwyck
M.r Matthias Nicolls
Mr Isaacq Bedloo
M.r Joh: de Peister
M' N. de Meyer
Mr Corn van Ruy ven
M^Tho: Louelace
Mf Joh: van Brugh
Mr. Jno. Lawrence
Mf Jerom: Ebbingh
[ Mr Gerrit van Tright
And for Sheriff ....
Most humbly requesting that Yol honnf will be Pleased to Elect out
of the s? Number, such Persons as Yf honnf in his Wisdome shall judge
fitt & expedient for the best & Well governm* of this Corporation, and we
shall remaine Yof honnr.s humble Serv'5
The May.r & Aldermen of the City New Yorke
By Ordr of the s-d Mayf & Aid?
(Signed) N. Bayard, Sec.
New Yorke Octofrthe 9^ 1669.
Out of the abovesaid Nominated Persons hath his honnr the Govern'
this day Elected by his Commission bearing date the 9* of 8 br- 1669, Mf
Cornells Steenwyck to be Mayor, Mr- Thomas de Lauall, M* Matthias
Nicolls, Mr. Cornells Van Ruyven, M* John Laurence & Mf Nicolaes de
Meyer, to be Aldermen ; & Capt John Manning to be Sherif of this Cor-
poration from the day of the date of the s? Commission, until the 14* day
of August Next Ensuing, wc.h shal be in the Yeare of Or Lord 1670.
(: that being the day of the Month whereon was the former Election:)
Wc.h said Commission this day being Published, the s? Mayor & Aldrmen
have taken their Oaths according to order & Custome, before his honnf
the Govern?
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorcke, by his Majest? Authority,
on the 16* day of November, in the 21s' Yeare of the Raigne of Our
Souveraigne Lord Charles the Second by the Grace of God, of Great
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Britaine France & Ireland Kinge defender of the faith &c? Annoq:
domini 1669.
Johannes Witthart, P1' v/s Arent Juriaens Lantsman, def? The P"
by his atturney Jno Sharp, declares that the def? is Indebted unto him,
by an Obligation under his hand, the summe of Ninety Gildr.s Wampum;
for Wc.h he craues Judgem? ags.' the def?, with Cost. This Worshipp1.1
Court, uppon hearing of the debates of both Parties, did decree and
Order, that Judgment should be entred against the Def?; for the paiment
of the s? debt of Ninety Gilders Seawant within the space of Six Weekes
next Ensuing the date hereof, together with Cost of Suit.
John Cooley, p" v/s Raph Warner, def? According to the Ord? of
Court on the last Court day, the P'?s father in law, Hendrick van Dyck
haveing brought in Court the Six gunn Locx due to the Def' in part of
the Mare & Coult. But the def? alledging that the s? Locx where not
cleane nor fixt according to his Condition ; Itt is this day Ordered that
the P1' shall make delivery of 6 Cleansed and fixed gunnlockx at the
approevement of the Cuttler Hendrick Bosh; Wc.h being done the def?
is to make payment to the P1.' of the Mare & Coult according to
Contract.
Katherne Evans, P1' v/s Jno. Thomas, Def? According to an Order
of Court bearing date the 5* of Octob? last past, the P1' this day bringing
in proefe by the Testimony of Bartholome Salter, who being Sworne in
Court Attested that he was present and heard of the def' that he Con-
fessed the debt of fl. 128 Wampum in the afores? Order Exprest, to be
owing unto this P1* Whereuppon this Worshipp'.1 Court did decree &
order that the def' shall Likewise make paiment of the s? debt of fl. 128.
Wampum to the use of this P1' with Cost of Suit, except he can make any
proefe to the Contrary at the next Court day.
Sigismund Luycas, P1.' v/s Tho : Wandel, def? The P1.' declares that
the def? is Indebted unto him p? Ace? the summe of fl. 75. Seawant.
The def? desires a Coppy of the P1?5 account or declaration. The Wor-
shipp" Court Ordered that the P1' should deliver to the def? a Coppy of
his ace? and the def? to bring in his Answer the next Court day.
Anthony deMilt, P" v/s Anna Antony, def? The def? 1 defaut.
The P" declares that the Def? is Indebted unto him as p? Ace? the summe
of fl. 120: 18 and humbly craves that whereas def? hath no visible estate
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here Att New Yorke, and is suspected for to depart from hence, that the
Def' may be Ordered to give in good Security for to Answer the P1'5 Com-
plaint in this action. It is Ordered by the Court that the def' shall give
in good security for to answer the P1' said Complaint, or otherwise to
Remaine in the Custodie of the Sheriff until she be releast by Order of
this Court.
Mi Cornelis Steenwyck, P1.' v/s Anna Hall the Widdow of Tho Hall
deceased, def' The de£ i defaut. The P1.' delivering up his declaration,
It was Ordered by the Court, that a Coppy thereof should be taken out
by the def' and returne hur answer by the Sitting of y* Next Court.
Andries Jochemsen, P1.' v/s Simon Turcq, detf The P1^ Wife ap-
pearing in the behalfe of her husband, It was Ordered that a declaration
in Writing should be delivered to the def' at or before the next ensuing
Court day.
Elizabeth Stedwill, P1.' v/s Jan Hendrix van Gunst, detf The Pi*
declares that the Def' hath promised her Marriage, wc.h now he refuseth
to performe Wherefore she humbly desires fulfilling of his s? Promise.
The def! denyeth the said Promise. The Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that
the P" should summon in her Witnesses, to proeve the s? Promise, at the
Next Ensuing Court.
Richard Cornwel by his Atturny Jno Sharp, P" v/s Pieter Poulsen,
def' the def' i defaut.
W? Pattisson, P1* v/s Jn.° Rider, def? The def? 2 defaut.
J?° Chavelier, P1.' v/s Joseph Dudson, Defi The P1' remaining
absent, It was ordered that a Nonsuit should be entred against the P1',
and to pay Cost of Court.
Ariaen Appel, P1' v/s Jan van Aecken, deft the def' 1 defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P" v/s Mary Goosens, def' the def' 1. defaut.
Itt is this day Ordered that Warnaer Wessells shal be Constable of
this Citty during the Mayority of Mr Mayor Steenwyck and he is requested
to make his personal appearance at the next Court for to take the Oath
accordingly.
1669. 27* $br. did the Worshipp1.1 Mayor Commissionate and Author-
ize M' Jacques Cousseau to be Ouerzeers of the Estate of Guilliam Veau
dec? who lately arrived from holland in the ship of Mr Cousseau, and
died Intestate within this Citty; they bringing a due ace' and returne
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thereof to the Office of this Citty, as more largely their Commission can
& will appear.
Att a Mayr.5 Court held at New Yorke this fl1 Decembr A? 1669.
Present MF Corn: Steenwyck, Mayor; M* Thomas deLauall, Mr John
Laurence, Mr Cornells van Ruyven, Mr- Nicolaes de Meyer, Alderm";
Capt. John Manning, Sherif.
Sigismund Luycas, P" v/s Thomas Wandel, Def' In an act" of debt
to the summe of 75 gild" seawant. Uppon hearing of the Debates of
both parties this Worshipp1.1 Court did Decree & Order that the deft: shal
pay the s? debt of seaventy five gilders in Wampum, or in goods Equiva-
lent thereunto; and the plantife to pay Cost of Court.
Anthony De Milt, Pit: v/s Anna Anthony, deft. In an act" of debt
to the summe of fl. 120: 18: Seawant. Uppon hearing of the debates of
both prties and Examining of their accounts, this Worshipp1.1 Court did
Decree & Order that the deft: shal pay the s? debt of fl. 120: 18: With
Cost.
Mf Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor, Pit: v/s Anna, Relict of Thomas
Hall, Deft. In an act" of Debt: According to an Order of this Court
bearing date the 16* of Novemb^ last past, the deft: this day answering
to the Pit? declaration ; and further desiring that the pit: might be
Ordered to give her an account of Debts & Credits; of What paiment
he hath received from the s? deft: Late deceased husband. Whereuppon
Itt was ordered by this Court, that the Pit: should Deliver up an exact
account of what dealings have bene past betweene him, and the deft?
Late deceased husband Thomas Hall Since the last Morgage Was made,
and What paiments the s? Thomas Hall hath made to the pit: since the
s? Morgage.
Andrus Jochemsen, Pit: v/s Simon Turcq, deft: In an act" of Debt
to the summe of 150 gilders Wampum as p' account. The Deft: makeing
some objections against the s? acct: it Was this day Ordered that the deft:
shall give an acct: of all his objections Against the pit? acct: at the Next
Court day.
William Patisson, Pit: v/s Jn? Rider, deft. In an Act" of Debt 180
gilders. The Deft: declareth that the deft: is Indebted unto him for two
ancors of Rom, delivered to the defend' for the pit? acct: by the hands of
1669] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 205
John Garland, the surarae of One hundred and Eightie gilders seawant,
Wc.h surarae is Likewise allowed of by this Court; to be in part of the s?
Garland's debt to this Plantife. The deft: alledgeth that he received the
s? rum in part of the s? Garlands particular debt to this deft: The Court
Ordered (that whereas John Garland is Cheifely Concerned, and departed
for Deloware) that with this Case should be Suspended withal until his
returne from Delowarre.
Ariaen Appell attorney of Gerrit Sleghtenhorst, p1?, agst Jan Van
Aecken, def? Plaintiff delivering certain questions by form of interroga-
tories, requests that def? may be ordered to answer each in particular what
he knows thereof. Deft says, that judgment was pronounced hereupon at
Albany full three years ago and that much of the matter has since that
time been forgotten by him. He also maintains, that he is not bound
to such form of answer. The Worship1.1 Court order defend' to answer
on'the afores? points, on the next Court day, what he knows of the matter.
Egbert Myndersen, p1.', against Jacob de Young, def? P1' demands
from defend? and his company fl. 144 for 14 days board and lodging, and
fl. 33. 16. for disbursements; together fl. 177. 16 sewant. Def? says, he
went away on the eleventh day. The W: Court condemns the def? to pay
the p1? board and lodging for 12 days and to defray the costs incurred
herein.
Herry Nuton, pit: v/s Balthazaer de haert, deft. The Pit: declares
that this deft: promised to pay unto him for the acct: of W™ Stannard the
summe of one hundred and eight gild? Wc.h the deft: now refuseth to per-
forme. The Deft: replyeth that he alwayes hath bene Willinge to pay the
pit: soo much as is due to him of the s? summe, but that he had placed
the Sherifs & Constables dues, each to his acct: by their ordrs The Court
ordered that the Deft: should pay to ye pit: What is justly due to the pit:
before the Next Court; and the Charges of Court to be paid Equally
betwixt them.
Nicolaes de Mayer, pit. v/s Anna, Relict of Thomas hall, deft. The
Pit: declares by Declaration in Writing. The deft? Atturny desired a
Coppy thereof. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that the deft: should take
out a Coppy & returne his answer at the next Court.
Harmen Wessells Widdow, pit: v/s Andrew Messenger, deft, in
an act. of debt. Itt is this day ordered that the deft: should take out a
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Coppy of the Pit? demands, and returne his answer at y? next Court day.
Gerrit van Tright, p" ags.' Stephanus Van Cortlant and Evert
Pieters, defts. P" demands from defts. the passage money of Jacob van
Corlear, for wc.h def? remained bail at his departure. Defts. deny to
have remained security and say further, that they once conversed with
the p" hereupon, but could not agree, whereupon the p1.1 then erased the
abovenamed Jacob Corlear' s name from the list, since which time they
had no arrangement with the p1' hereupon. P1.' replies and says, he
refers it to def'.s oath. Symon Jansen Romeyn declares, that on M- Olof
Stevensen's arrival he heard the deH Evert Pieters say, that the bill of
exchange for Corlears passage was returned protested, thereto adding,
" and notwithstanding M' Gerrit must be paid and I know not how it is,
that Stephanus acts so as if he knew nothing of it." The W: Court sus-
pend their judgment until next Court day.
Jan Hendricx van Gunst, pit., against Jannetie Jacobs, def' P1.'
says, that def' has a pair of gold ornaments, which were heretofore stolen
from him. He demands restitution. Deft, says, she bought them from
a French woman, whose name she does not know and paid fl. 48. seawant
for them. The W: Court order p1' to prove at the next Court day, that
they belong to him and def?, from whom she bought them.
Richard Cornwell, pit: v/s Pieter Poulussen, def. in an act: of debt
to the summe of f. 33. Uppon hearing of the Debates of both parties,
this Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order, that the deft: should pay the
pit: the sum of thirtie gild" Seawant, in ful of his debt, together with
Cost of Suit.
Dirck Jansen Smith, pit. v/s Jan Adriaensen, deft: The P1.' de-
clareth that the deft: is Indebted unto him, in the full summe of thirty
good whole marchandable Beavers, with the Intrest according to obliga-
tion bearing date the 30th July 1667: for Wc.h debt this Pit: Craues
Judgemt: against the deft: together With Cost. The deft: produced an
account of Worke done for the Pit : The Worshipp1-1 Court, uppon hear-
ing of the debates of both parties, did decree & order that the deft: do
make paiment of the s? debt according to obligation; deducting soo
much as he shal make appeare he paid in part of the s? debt ; and further
to pay Cost.
Davit Jochemsen, Pit: v/s Reintie pieters, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
1669] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 207
Warnaer Wessells, Pit. v/s Willem Bogardus, deft: the deft i
defaut.
The petition of the guardians of the minor child of Bartel Maen and
Geertie Broeders dec? being read, requesting in substance, that they the
petitioners may obtain acte of authorization to sell without any hindrance
the movable and immovable estate of the afores? Bartel Maen and
Grietie Broeders, as more fully appears by the copy of their petition on
the file of declarations, it is apostilled : — Petitioners are hereby authorized
to proceed with the sale, provided that nothing of the monies shall be
disposed of until further order of the W Court. Ady. as above.
The petition of Gerrit van Tright, attorney of Nicasius de Sille, was
read and considered in Court requesting in substance, whereas the said
Sille has granted him a power to sell aforesaid Sille's house standing in
the Schapenweytie* within this City and now occupied by Mr Sille's wife,
who also claims and maintains, that the aforesaid house belongs particu-
larly to her, the petitioner therefore requests that he may be granted an
acte of authorization to sell the aforesaid house without any hindrance or
instituting any process against the abovenamed Sille's wife, for the pay-
ment of a mortgage, which the petitioner has on it. It is apostilled: —
Whereas the petitioner inserts in his petition that Mr. Sille's wife makes
claim to the above house, therefore it is Ordered, that before the merits
hereof be disposed of, copy hereof shall be furnished the abovenamed
Mde Sille to answer thereunto on the next Court day. Ady, as above.
From the nomination of those of the Court of New Haerlem, are
elected by the Worshipp1.1 Court for the ensuing year
As Constable;
Jacques Croisson.
As Overseers;
Resolveert Waldron,
Kier Woltersen,
Glaude Lametere,
Johannes Vernelje;
And the inhabitants of the abovenamed town, and all others whom
it may concern are required and charged, to respect the same as such.
Ady, as above.
* See Valentine, Manual, i860, p. 528.
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On this day did Warnaer Wessels take the Oath to be Constable of
this Citty for this ensuing Year.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke January the n* A0. i6f£.
Present M" Cornelis Steenwyck Mayor; Capt Tho: d' Laval, Capt. Mat-
thias Nicolls, Mf John Laurence, M* Nicolaes de Meyer, Aldermen;
Capt John Manning, Sherif, being Absent.
M' Corn? Steenwyck, P1.' v/s Anna, Relict of Thomas Hall, def- Ac-
cording to the Order of Court past on the last Court day, the P1' this day
delivering in his account betwixt him [and] the Def.s Late husband, Itt
was this day Ordered that the def? should take out a Coppy thereof and
returne hur answer to the Same at the Next Court day. The Worshipp1.1
Mr Steenwyck for and in the behalfe of Anna Hall relict of Thomas Hall,
requesting that some able persons might be appointed & authorized by
this Court as Assistants to the said Anna Hall in perfecting and balanc-
ing of all her Late deceased husbands bookes & accounts; Whereuppon
the Worshipp" Court made Choize of M' Johannes Van Brugh & Mf
Poulus Leendersen Vandegrift, who are hereby required to be aiding and
assisting unto the s? Anna Hall towards the perfecting of the s? Accts &
bookes of hur said deceased husband Thomas Hall, according to hur said
Request.
Andries Jochemsen, Pit: v/s Simon Turcq, deft. The def' omitting
to bring in his objections ag" the Pit? account according to foregoing
order of Court; Itt Was this day ordered that the deft: should performe
the s? order at the next ensuing Court day, or otherwise that Judgem'
should be entred against him.
W™ Pattisson, Pit: v/s John Rider, deft, in an act. of debt to the
summe of one hundred and Eightie gilders. Uppon several debates in
the Case, the deft: desiring that this Case might be tried by a Jury,
which is allowed him, & ordered that a Jury should be empannelled ags.1
the Next ensuing Court day.
M' Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna, Relict of Tho: hall, deft: in
an act. of debt. Uppon the desire of Jno. Rider atturny pro deft: Itt
was ordered by the Crt that the deft : might take out a Coppy of the pit?
Account & returne hur answer or objections to the same by the next
ensuing Court day.
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 209
Geertie, Relict of harmen Wessells, Pit: v/s Andrew Messenger,
deft, the deft: remaining for the second Court day defaut, It was
ordered that the deft: or his Baile should be Warned or Summond to
appeare in Court this day fourtnight.
Gerrit Van Tright, pit: v/s Stephanus Van Cortland, deft: The
P'*s atturny Jno. Sharp delivering his declaration, It Was ordered that
the deft should take out a Coppy thereof, and put his answer to the same
in the office at or before the next Court day; When a Jury is to be Im-
pannelled for to trye the Cause.
Jan Hendricx van Gunst, p1', ags.' Jannetie Jacobs, def' Pursuant
to the Courts order dated jXbr. last, the p" brings in the following proof,
that the ornaments in question belonged to him. Elsie Barentsen de-
clares and testifies to have full knowledge, that the ornaments in question
were formerly belonging to Aeltie Marishalls, from whom p1.' bought
them. Further deponent saith not. Defts calls and produces the follow-
ing witnesses in Court: — Barentie Moulenaers [the miller's wife resp.
daughter] declares on oath, that she heard the p" say, that he had not
lost the ornaments, but believed he let them fall and that his sister found
them and had seemingly sold them. Sara Pieters being sworn declares,
that she has heard the p" say, he believed the ornaments in question were
not stolen, but fallen and were found by his sister, and sold by her. The
defend' therefore claims, that the p1' well knows, to whom he gave the
Ornaments and demands, that he may be Ordered to make known the
same. The W: Court again order the def' to state, from whom she
bought the s? ornaments.
Katherine Evans, Pit: v/s Tho: Walton, deft, in an act. of dis-
famation. It is this day ordered by the Court, that the deft: shall take
out a Coppy of the pit? declaration, and return his answer to the same the
next ensuing Court day.
Jacques Cousseau, as Attorney of Balthazar de Marcq, P" against
Gerrit Van Tright as curator of the estate of Cristyntie Steentjes, widow
of Gabriel de Haes, defend' Pi* demands from def- the sum of fl. 4247 :
4: 8 Hollands according to obligation dated 30 March A? 1660 with in-
terest thereon, arising partly from delivered merchandize, delivered to the
abovenamed de Haes in company on profit and loss; and further requests,
that he may be preferred in the above mentioned 'estate, for so much of
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the partnership goods of the p1*, as are still in existence and unsold after
decease of Gabriel de Haes and are found with Cristina Steenties, his
widow and were sold by the Marshal; pursuant to the judgment in a
similar case pronounced in favor of Lourens de Sille as attorney of Abram
Kuyper, under date 14th March 1665. The Worshipp1.1 Court order, that
the obligation, which is drawn up in Dutch, be translated into English
against the next Court day.
Balthazar d Haert, P" v/s Claes Verbraeck, skipper of the ship
Nova Albany, De£ Pit demands fulfillment of a bill of lading of divers
merchandize, signed by the def' on his leaving Amsterdam and delivered
to Sieur Jan Babitsta Renselaer for behalf of the p" Def' produces a
declaration from his crew and passengers, that when the boat came on
board with p1'5 goods, it was impossible to receive a piece of them because
the ship was already overladen. The W: Court refer parties regarding
their case in question to Sieur Johannes Van Brugh, Johannes dePeister,
Poulus Leendersen vande Grift and Gerrit van Tright, who are requested
to hear the matter in question argued and if possible to decide and recon-
cile parties; if not to deliver in their judgment in the case, on the next
Court day.
M' John Laurence, Pit: v/s Jan hendrix Steelman, deft, the deft:
1 defaut.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s humphry dampoort, deft: the deft. 1
defaut.
Cornelis Clopper, Pit: v/s Jan harmensen & Jan Jerol, deft: the
deft? 1 defaut. the pit: declr.s that the deft: Jan harmensen is Indebted
unto him as appeares by bill for Wc.h the pit: hath attached the deft? effects
in°the hands of Jno. Jerol afores? The Court do order that the s.d attach-
ment shal stand good till further order.
Tho: Laurence, pit: v/s Edward Poul, deft: in an act: of debt,
the marshal alledged that the parties Where uppon agreement.
Mary Steenhaelder, pit: v/s Anthony Loo, deft, the deft: 1 defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, pit: v/s Willem Woutersen, deft, the deft: 1
defaut,
Tryntie Crogers, Wife of M' Nicasius de Sille, according to a fore-
going order of this Court, this day answering in Writing to the Petition
of Gerrit Van Tright atturny of the s? Nicasius the Silla; The Worshipp1.1
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Court did order thereuppon, that a Coppy of her said answer should be
delivered to the said Nicasius de Silla by the hands of his said Atturny,
to the end that he may reply unto the same the next ensuing Court day.
Att a Mayors meeting held at New Yorke Jann? the 25th i6-f§.
Present Mr Corn: Steenwyck, Mayor; CaptnTho: de Laval, Mr Mat-
thias Nicolls, M- John Lawrence, Mr- Cornells Van Ruyven, Mr Nicolaes
de Meyer, Alderm:
Mr Corn: Steenwyck, pit. v/s Anna, relict of Tho: hal, deft. The
deft: this day omitting to make hur objections ags.' the pit? acct. accord-
ing to the foregoing order of this Court; It is this day ordered, that she
shal perform the s? order, in bringing in of hur s? objections, at the next
ensuing Court day: or that by neglect thereof, the pit? account shal be
allowed in Court.
Andries Jochemsen, pit: v/s Simon Turcq, deft: In an act? of debt
to the summe of fl. 150 seawant. The Worshipp1.1 Court haveing examined
the evidences by the pit: produced in Court, and the deft: omitting to
bring in his objections ags.' the pit? account, accord? to order of this
Court; It is this day ordered and Decreed that the deft: shal pay the s?
debt of fl. 150. sewant to this pit: with Cost of Suit.
Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna relict of Tho: hall, deft. It is this
day ordered that the deft: shal bring in hur objections to y? pit? account,
or otherwise that the same shal be allowed of at the next ensuing Court
day.
Geertie relict of harmen Wessells, pit: v/s Andrew Messenger, deft:
The deft: remaining default; It is this ordered — whereas the deft: lives a
great way distante from hence, that with this action should be Suspended
until the next Court day, or at Longest 6 Weekes.
Gerrit Van Tright, pit: v/s Steven Van Cortland & Evert Pietersen,
deft. The pit: declares, that the deft? have bound themselves Securities
for the passage of Jacob Van Curlaer, that the s? passage should be Satis-
fied in holland, for Which the s? Curler likewise gave a bill of exchange
but is returned from holland protested; Wherefore the pit: humbly Craves
Judgemt: ag?' the deft? W'!1 Cost. The deft? do deny that they have past
their Worde to maine baile for s? Corlaer. The Jury brought in their
Verdict and for the defts; and that the plantiffe pay the Charges of the
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Court. Whereuppon the Worshipp11 Court ordered that Judgem' should
be Entred according to Verdict, and that pit: do pay Cost as afores?
JURY.
Humphry davenprt, Resolved Waldron, Ariaen Appel, Jno. Larence
Junior, herry breser, Isaacq greeveraet, Tho: berriman, John hardenbroek,
Tho: Taylor, guill: de honeur, Jno. garland, Timoty gabrie.
Jan Hendricx Van Gunst, p!t, v/s Jannetie Jacobs, Def' The Wor-
shipp1.1 Court having heard arguments of parties and the witnesses being
examined, condemn the def' to restore to the pit. the ornaments in ques-
tion, without any indemnification or restitution of money and further
condemn her in the costs, provided she, def', does not prove within 6
weeks, from whom she bo't the ornaments.
Katherne Evans, pit: v/s Thomas Walton, deft, the deft: defaut.
Jacques Cousseau, pit: v/s Gerrit Van Tright, deft: It was this day
ordered, that whereas the Case in differance, was somthing Longe &
tedious for to View & Examin all the papers brought in Court, Wherefore
the Court ordered that the Case should be pleaded by atturnyes at Law,
who might bring the Controversy to a narrow Compasse.
]VP John Lawrence, pit: v/s Jan hendrix Steelman alias Coopal, deft.
The Pit: Declares that the deft: is Indebted unto him the somme of
twenty Beavr.s for goods & monny disbusst as appeares by the deft? Bill
payable in Wampum at 24 gr? p? Beav", or peaz at 4 grs p' Schipple, for
the paiment of Wc.h debt, the pit: laid an attachm: uppon a house & Land
of the deft: here in New Yorke, and humbly Craues Judgem' ag" the
same With Cost of Suit. The deft: hath Confessed a Judgem' to the use
of the pit: before the Secret?' Nicolaes Bayard for the paiment of the s?
debt. Whereuppon the Worshipp11 Court ordered that Judgement should
be Entred ags-' the deft: according to his owne Confession, together With
Cost of Suit.
Warnaer Wessells, Pit. v/s Humphry dampoort, deft. The deft:
being one of the Jury, It Was ordered that this Case should be Suspended
Withal until the next Court day.
Cornelis Clopper, Pit. v/s John harmensen & John Jerol, deft? the
deft? 2. default.
Mary Steenhaelder, pit. v/s Anthony Loo, deft, the deft: 2 defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit. v/s Willem Woutersen, deft, the deft: 2 defaut.
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 213
The Constable & Ouerzeers of the Towne fordham, pit? v/s Joris
Stipps & Benjamin Pamer, deft: The Court ordered that this Case shal
be Suspended withal until the next Court day.
John Kingdom, pit: v/s Tho? Tailor, deft: parties agreed.
Joseph Butler, pit: v/s John Kingdom, deft: the deft: i defaut.
Warnaer Wessells, pit. v/s Willem bogardus, deft: the deft: i
defaut.
Jan Smedes, pit. v/s Jan hendrix Van gunst, deft: P1' demands
from def' the sum of fl. ioo for his fathers goods proved by the def- to
the pk at Harderwyk before the Orphan Masters, together with 12^
beavers and a gold ring delivered to this defd.ts deceased wife. The def'
denies the debt and says, that he made proof and exhibit of p1? father's
property in Westphalia, which never was received and therefore he
maintains, he owes nothing. What regards the beavers and the ring, he
undertakes to prove he paid for it. The W: Court order the p1.' shall
receive copy of the proof made at Harderwyk and present it here in
Court and the def? shall at the next Court day shew, how and where the
p1.' is paid for the 12^ beavers and the gold ring.
John Tredwel, Pit: v/s Jurian de Kouper, deft, the deft: 1 defaut.
Fredrick Gysbersen, pit: v/s Abel hardenbroeck, deft: Parties
agreed.
Abel De Lanoy, Pit: v/s Abel hardenbroeck, deft: Parties agreed.
Anna Kuypers, pit: v/s Claer Ebel & mary Steenhaelders, deft:
Parties agreed.
Claes Dietlofs, Pit: v/s Jannetie de Witt, deft: the pit: declared
that the deft: was Indebted unto him for 80 lb. tobacco sould to hur at 10
sts. pr lb. the summe of fl: 40. Sewant, for wc.h he Craved Judgem' W?
Cost. The deft: Answers that the Tobacco proeved to be not good, and
refuses to receive the same. Uppon hearing of both parties & the Testi-
mony of Jonas Bartelsen, the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that
the deft: should make paim' of the s? fl: 40 sewant W'.h Cost.
From the nomination of those of the Court of Haerlem, the Wor-
shipp" Court elected as Overseer of said Town, Joost Oblinus in the
place of Kier Wolters, who has gone away since the last Election.
Uppon the Petition of Mary Tillton wife of Will: hofmeyer, the
Worshipp11 Replyed ; that the howse of hur husband should be and Re-
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maine bound ouer to the Towne for the Good behavior of the s? hofmeyer
during the Space of 6 months Longer than in the first bond was exprest.
Uppon the Petit" of WT Hoffmeyer the Court do reply: That the
bond of the howse in his Petition exprest, shal stand in force for the
space of 6 Months Longer, for the good behavior of the s? hofmeyer
during the s? time.
Jacques Cousseau Merchant, this day appearing in Court, humbly
requesting that the Worshipp1.1 Court Would be pleased to graunt him a
Certifycate for the following Mariners aboard of his Shipp the Albany,
now Bound for Barbados, that the s? mariners uppon the Surrendring of
this place under his May'1" obedience, Where Inhabitants within this
Citty & ye Collony of New Yorke, by Name
Claes Verbraeck, Master du Navie.
Hubert de Riemer, Chirurgen
Swent Andriesen, Mariner
Harmen Jansen "
Christian Pietersen "
Arnold Jansen "
Christian Des Lawriers "
Abram Abramsen "
Cornells Prins Cooper "
Maes Melissen "
The s? Persons being all Called in Court, they & every one of them
Where found & proeved that they where Inhabitants of this place &
Collony uppon the Surrendering thereof under his May"?s obedience and
by Virtue of the articles made uppon the Surrendring have the liberty to
go & Come, trade & trafficq into any of his Magesties dominions,
Collonyes, or plantations, and to enjoy all other priveledges as any other
of his Magesties Subjects do enjoy etz.
On the petition of Cornells Barentsen, Grain Measurer, and Jan van
Gelder requesting in substance, that the abovenamed van Gelder may be
admitted as Grain Measurer of this City, and the same be forbidden to
all others; also that their fees for measuring be raised and something be
allowed for round measure, is apostilled — Whereas the old Measurer him-
self asks some help therefore the petitioner Jan van Gelder for the con-
venience of the Burghers is admitted, with the Old Measurer, as Grain
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Measurer of this City; but with this reserve, that each can measure his
own grain, but shall not be bound to make good to the party delivering
it any thing on his own measurement. What regard the round measure
that is denied to the petitioner and as fees for grain measuring shall be
paid the fees as paid hitherto, but the Measurer is bound to keep due
register of his measurement.
Whereas the Church Wardens or Kerkmeesters of this Citty have
served out their time, and therefore requisit that the s? office should be
Supplyed with summe other persons, The Worshipp1.1 Court have thought
fit to Nominate & appoint Alderm: Mf Cornelis Van Ruyven & Mr. Jeroni-
mus Ebbing to be Church Wardens or Kerckmeesters of this Citty for the
next ensuing Yeare, unto Whom the Late Church Wardens or Kerck-
masters are required to Deliver the Bookes & effects belonging to the
Church afores.d
Capt" Nicolls in the behalfe of his honn' the Governf propounding to
the Court, that his honnr was intended to build a howse uppon the lott,
adjoining next unto the State-house, and to make the s? house to be an
Inn or Ordinary; and desired that in Case it should be no prejudice to
the Towne, that the Court would allow his honnr to build the upperpart
of the house somthing ouer the passage of the Towne Wc.h Lyeth betweene
the Statehouse & the s? Lott as alsoo that he might make a doore to go
from the upperpart of the house into the Courts Chambers. The Wor-
shipp" Court uppon mature Considerat" do allow of his honn* Proposalls,
& ordered that the same should be entred accordingly.
Whereas by a former act of this Court Concerning the Branding of
all horses & Cattle uppon this Island Manhattans, It was likewise ordered
that some persons should be appointed as Ouerzeers to Cause the s? act to
be put in due Execution, In Pursuance of Wc.h said order the Worshipp1.1
Court have Nominated & appointed as ouerzeers for the Citty New
Yorcke and the farmers thereunto belonging, Jan Jansen Langestraat
and Ariaen Cornelissen—
and the Secret?' of New Yorck to be Recorder.
And for the Towne New Haerlem —
Resolveert Waldron &
Daniel Terneur —
And the Clarq of the s? Towne to be Recorder.
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Which said Ouerzees are hereby required to Cause the s? Act to put
in practize accordf to the Tennour thereof, and the severall Instruct^ they
shal receive from this Court.
Itt is this day ordered that all the Karmen of this Citty, as alsoo all
the Shoemakers should be Summond to appeare at the Next Court.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke this 8* day of february
A? i6ff. Present Mf Corn? Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt. Tho: deLaval,
Capt. Matthias Nicolls, M* John Laurence, Mr Cornelis vanRuyven,
M* Nicolaes de Meyer, Aldrmen.
Mf Corn: Steenwyck, Pit: v/s Anna, relict of Tho: Hall, Deft:
Uppon the deft? request for 8 dayes longer time to bring in hur objec-
tions ag?' the pit? acct: The worshipp1.1 Court did order that the deft: should
should bring in hur s? objections at the next Court day, When this Case
shal come to Tryal without any further delay.
Mr Nicolaes De Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna, Relict of Tho: Hall, deft:
The Worshipp1.1 Crt past order in this Case the same, that was made in
y? Case of M". Steenwyck aboves?
Jannetie Jacobs produces the following declarations pursuant to the
previous order of the Court regarding the ornaments in question between
her and Jan Hendricx van Gunst. Harmen Hendricx van Weyen testifies
and declares to have seen one fytie Dirx residing at Breukelen on Long
Island wear the ornaments in question now about a year ago. Anna
Dirx, wife of Dirck Claessen Pottebacker, declares by written declaration
the same, that Harmen Hendricx has declared.
Katherine Purchaze, Pit: v/s Tho: Walton, deft: In an act" of dis-
famation. The deft: requesting that the Case might be tryed by a Jury:
It Was ordered that a Jury should be empannelled to trye the Cause, at
the next Court day, in Case the parties Could not agree betwixt them-
selves before the s? time.
Warn? Wessells, pit: v/s humphry Davenpoort, deft: The Deft
being Willing to referre the Case to a Court of Jurymen ; Itt Was this
day ordered that a Jury should be empanelled to trye the Cause at the
next Court day.
John Butler, Pit. v/s John Kingdom, deft: the deft: 2? defaut.
The Worshipp" Court ordered that the deft: should answer to the pit? de-
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clarat" at the next Court day, or otherwise that Judgem' should be entred
uppon default.
Walraven Claerhout, pit: v/s John Cooly, deft: the deft: i defaut.
Johannes Hardenbreock, pit : v/s Pieter Nys, deft : The pit : de-
clareth that the deft: is become baile for a debt due to the pit: from
Balthazaer de Voz, for Wc.h the s? Voz was arrested here at New York at
the Sute of y? pit: The deft: denyes the same that he ever was baile for
the s? Voz. The Marshal Schaefbanck declares that he arrested the
sd Voz at the Sute of the pit: and Imediatly after the arrest was done he
delivered the Warr' up to Capt" Manning and left the parties both at
Pieter Nys. Itt is ordered that this Case should be suspended until next
Court day.
Herry Breser, Pit: v/s Guilliam De honeur, & Martin hofman, defts.
The Worsbipp1.1 Court Ordered that the deft? should bring in their proefe
at the next Court day.
John Sharp, pit: v/s Gerrit Croesen, deft: The Pit: declares that
the deft: is Indebted unto him for attornies fees allowed him by the high
Sherif the summe of fl. 72: gildr.s, for Wc.h he Craues Judgem' ags.E the
deft: With Cost. Uppon hearing of both parties, The Worsh: Court did
decree & order that the deft: should make Imediate paiment of the s? debt
to the pit: With Cost of Sute
Nicolaes Bayard, pit: v/s Willem Woutersen, deft: The Pit: de-
clareth that the deft: is Indebted unto him as pf acct. the summe of fl.
47: Sewant for Wc.h he Craves Judgemt: ag5.' the deft: With Cost of Sute.
Uppon hearing of both parties the Worshipp1.1 Court did Decree & order
the deft: to make Imediat pamient of the s? debt to the pit:, W'.h Cost of
Court.
Mr. Nicolaes de Meyer & Mr- Johannes de peister, in pursuance of an
order of this Court bearing date the 3? day of August, last past, on this
day delivering in Court their award in the Case in Controversy betwixt
Thimotheus Gabrie pit: & Allard anthony, deft: in an act: of debt.
Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that Judgement should be
entred according to the tennf of the s? award : (Wc.h is filed uppon the file
of declarations).
Uppon a Complaint made to the Court, that several of the Karrmen
of this Citty do not performe their duty in taking good care for the goods
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Wc.h they do Kart for the Burgers & Strangers, as alsoo that some of the
s? Karmen, do manny times use ill and bad Language, to the Burgers
Viz : — The Worshipp1.1 Court have thereuppon, this day summond al the
Karmen before them, and ordered them, to use the Burgers & Strangers
in Karting of their goods Civilly, to the end that al further Compaints
might be prevented; or otherwise that uppon the Complaint of any Bur-
ger, and proefe made that any of the s? Karmen have not performed this
order, such Karman shall be Dismist; and others be employed in their
Stead.
Sytie Wife of Gerrit hendrix appearing in Court, and Presented that
Nathaniel pietersen on Saturday last, had assaulted and Wounded hur
with a Sword ouer her hands, requesting that the Worshipp1.1 Court would
be pleased to do Justice uppon him, according as the Court shal think fit.
Geertie relict of harmen Wessells, pit: v/s Andrew Messenger, deft:
the deft: default.
Mary Steenhaelden, pit: v/s anthony Loo, deft: the deft: default.
Wr Wessel, Pit: v/s Willem Bogardus, deft, the deft: 2 defaut.
John Tredwel, pit: v/s Jurian de Kouper, deft: the deft: 2 defaut.
Cornells Clopp?, pit: v/s Jan harmensen, deft: the deft: defaut.
Warnf Wessels, pit: v/s Willem Bogardus, deft: the deft: 2 defaut.
John garland, pit: v/s Philip Johns, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
On the complaint of WT1 Hofmeyer that his house is falling wholly
to ruin: therefore requesting consent to sell the same; It is ordered by
the W: Court, that Adolph Pieters and Abram Jans, carpenters, inspect
the above house and deliver in their report on the next Court day.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke this first day of March A?
i6ff Present Mr C. Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Tho: d' Lauall, Mf Matth:
Nicolls, Mf John Laurence, Mf Corn: V: Ruyven, MT- N. de Meyer,
Aldermen; Capt" John Manning, Sherif.
Mf Cornells Steenwyck, Pit: v/s Anna hall, deft: Whereas the
Deft?, atturny hath omitted to give due notice to the deft: for to bring
in hur objections to the pit? accts: according to the Tennour of the
last Order of Court; The Worshipp1.1 Court this day recommended the
same to Mf Johannes Van Brugh and MT. Poulus Leenderts being assist-
ants to the deft: in Stating of hur bookes, who Likewise made promise,
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 219
to Cause the s? objections to be brought in by the deft: if she had any
ags.' the s? account, att the next Court day.
M' Nicolaes de meyer, Pit: v/s Anna Hall, deft. The Court past
the same order in Case, as was made in the abovestanding action of
Mf Steenwyck.
Katherina Purchaze, Pit: v/s Thomas Wallton, deft: in an act" of
disfamation. The deft: nor his atturny not appearing to the defend the
Cause, the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that the defendant shall
pay all the Cost of ye Suit, for non attendance according to the Tenn' of
the last order of Court.
John De Jardin, by his atturny Walraven Claerhout, Pit: v/s John
Cooly, Smith, deft: The pit: declareth that the deft: is Indebted unto
him by his obligation bearing date the 31 Xb' 1668: in the quantity of
887 lb of tobacco & Caske payable here at New Yorke, for Wc.h he Craues
Judgem? ags.' the deft: With Cost; The deft: Saith he paid the debt to the
s? Jardin in maryland, and Will proeve the same by the next returne of
Alricx Ketch from dellowarre. The Worshipp1.1 Court uppon hearing of
both parties did decree & order that the deft: should give in Security to
the pit: for the Payment of the s? debt with Cost, in Case he shall not
sufficiently proeve by the next returne of the s? Ketch, that he paid &
Satisfyed the s? debt to the pit: in Mary Land.
Jan Hendricxsen van Gunst, p1', ags.' Jannetie Jacobs, def' The
W: Court having heard debates of parties and examined the declarations
produced on both sides, find that the ornaments in question are not stolen
by the def'. However since she cannot sufficiently prove, that she bought
them, but only that they were seen on Fytie Dircx, from whom def' in the
first instance declared she bought them, Therefore the W: Court decide
and order, that the ornaments in question shall be delivered to the p" and
retained by him, on condition of paying to def' twenty guilders zewant
and the costs incurred herein.
John d' Jardin by his Atturny Walraven Claerhout, Pit. against
John Cooly, Def' The Pit: declares that the deft: is Indebted unto him
as appeares by his Bill bearing date the 31s.' Xbr 1668 the quantity 887 lb.
of tobacco & Caske, to be paid here at New York, for Wc.h this pit: Craues
Judgemt: ags.' the deft: with Cost of Suit. The deft: Saith he paid the
s.d debt to the Pit: himselfe in Mary Land, and Craves time till the returne
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of Alrix Sloop from Delowarre to proeve the same. This Judgement is
Entred on the foregoing side.
Warnaer Wessells, Pit: v/s Humphry Dauenpoort, deft: The Pit:
declareth 'that the deft: hath Sold about 16 Canns of Licqr.s to Jochem
(Beeckman?) the Shoemaker who is a tapper, and proeves the same by a
Testimony of Jacob de Looper, Wherefore the pit: Craves Judgemt: ags.1
the deft: that the deft: may be Condemned to pay the forfeiture according
to Law. The deft: denyeth that he ever sold any Rom to the s? Jochem,
and brought in following Wittnesses — Jochem the Shoemaker denies
having ever received any Rom from the Defend' Jan de Vrees denies
that he ever had any cans with rom in his house from the abovenamed
Jochem but says that only two empty cans were placed there. Fredrick
Hendricx denies having told Jacob de Looper that he had received Rom
from the Deft, inasmuch as he never received any Rom except a Sup now
and then. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that this Case Should be Sus-
pended Withal untill the returne of the s? Looper from New England.
John Tredwell, Pit: v/s Jurian de Kouper, deft. The Pit: declareth
that the deft: is Indebted unto him for a Cow, the quantity of 14 ells of
duffles, for Wc.h he prayeth Judgem' of this Court, ag5.' this deft: With Cost.
The deft: ownes that he bought the Cow for 10 ells of duffles & one blan-
coat, wc.h blancoat he saith he paid to the Pit: and the paiment of the
duffles was to be made in this month. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that
Judgem' should be entred ags.' the deft: & ordered that the deft: makes
paiment of the s? 10 ell of duffles within the space of 6 Weekes next
ensuing together with Cost of Suit.
167 1. 22. april Execution Issued out uppon this Judgem'
Geertie, Widdow of harmen Wessells, pit: v/s Andrew Messenger,
De£ in an act" of Debt. Uppon hearing of both prties, this Worshipp1.1
Court did decree & order that the deft: should pay to the Pit: for the
Journey of hur deceased husband to huntingtowne & for Medsons ap-
plyed to the Deft? family the summe of Eightie gild" Sewant, together
with Cost of Suit.
Assur Levy and Thomas Lammertsen, guardians of the minor chil-
dren of Wessel Evertsen,* pltffs. against Claes Jansen Stauast, deft.
* Wessel Evertsen (Visser) came to N. N. in the service of the W. I. Comp., and
afterwards commanded the Company's yacht Si Martin. He married in the spring of
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Pltffs in quality as aroresaid demand, that def? may be ordered to quit
their house on the first of May next, unless he, deft., can prove that he
hired it longer. The Worshipp1.1 Court having heard parties order, that
the defend' shall be preferred for the hire of the p".5' house, provided he
pay as much rent as the p1" were offered from others.
Joseph Butler, Pit: v/s John Kingdom, deft: Uppon the desire of
the Pit? atturny, It was ordered that this Case should be Suspended withal
untill next Court.
Herry Breser, Pit: v/s Guilliam honeur & marten hofman, deft' the
deft: 2. defaut.
Mary Steenhaelder, Pit: v/s Anthony Loo, deft: the deft: defaut.
Cornelis Clopper, Pit: v/s John harmensen & John Gerol, defts.
the deft: defaut.
Mettie Wessells, Pit. v/s Abell Hardenbroeck, deft, parties agreed.
Ambrosius De Weerhem, pit: v/s Herry Hedger, deft: the deft i.
defaut.
Humphry Davenpoort, pit: v/s John Kingdom, deft. The Court
suspended this Cause till next Court day.
John Vinge, Pit: v/s Humphry Underhill, deft. The Pit: remaining de-
fault to Impleade his Cause, The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that a Non Suit
should be entred ag5.1 the Pit: and Condemned the pit: to pay Cost of Suit.
Read and considered Caspar Steynmits petition, requesting payment
of fl. 100 seawant balance due for rent of the City School. It is apos-
tilled: The Receiver, N. Bayard, is ordered to pay petitionf out of the
first incoming monies.
Adolph Pietersen and Abram Jansen having according to previous
order of the Court inspected the house of Willem Hofmeyer, report as
follows: — That the above house is almost gone at the bottom and has
settled a little to one side by the bursting of the chimney, but it can be
repaired at a trifling expense. The Worshipp1.1 Court having heard the
above report as well as the verbal debates between the above named Hof-
meyer and his wife, order the abovenamed Hofmeyer to deliver in at the
next Court day a perfect list of what he owes to date.
1643 Grietje Bouwens, by whom he had six children. In July, 1646, he obtained a grant
of land betw. the present Stone and South Williams Streets, extending East 17 rods 5 feet
from opposite the head of Coenties Alley.
222 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1670
This day the W: Court elected as Overseers of the Roads and Fences
as well on this as on the other side of the Fresh Water Jan Jansen Lange-
straat, Ariaen Cornelissen, Huygh Barents d'Kleyn.
Anno i6f$- March the 8th: Did the Worshipp" Mayor Commissionate
and athorize Isaacq Greveraet of this Citty merchant & Anthony de Milt
of this Citty Baker to be Ouerzeers of the Estate of Reynier Reyken
Deceased, who dyed Intestate within this Citty, they bringing a due ace*
and returne thereof under their hands to the Office of this Citty & per-
forme all other thing & things as by the Law they are bound to do, as
more at Large by the s? Commission can & May appeare.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OUERZEERS OR BRANDERS OF HORSES AND CATTLE
UPPON THIS ISLAND MANHATTANS.
Impm.us That they shal take good Care, that no horses or Cattle be
feed in the Commons of this Island but those that are branded with the
Townes marke; as alsoo that no Stone horses be admitted, but those that
are approeved of, according to the Tenn' of the act provided alwayes
that at Least 6 Stone horses be Continually Kept in the Commons.
2!.y That they shal take an Exact ace': of all the horses and Cattle,
branded by them as afores? and bring uppon Record, the Couller, and
markes thereof, as alsoo the Names of the owners.
31? That they shal appoint two Certaine dayes in the Weeke, for the
Branding of horses and Cattle, and give Notice thereof to the Inhabi-
tants by fixing up of Bills for that purpose.
4thly. That the Branders of harlem shal bring in an ace': to the
Recorder general, every quarter of the Yeare, and the Branders of the
Citty every month, of all the horses and Cattle branded by them as
afores?
5thly. That by Vertue of the s? act, they shal Receive for Branding
of a horse etz. three gild" Seawant, and for a Cow, oxe, Steer, or heffer,
two gildr.s out of wc.h they are to Receive for their Salary, for a horse 25
stivers, and for a Cow etz: 15 stivers, provided that all the monny be first
delivered into the hands of the Recorder general, Who uppon stating of
the ace1? at every halfe yeares end, shal pay to the Branders and Recorder
of New harlem § parts, and to the Branders of New Yorke and the
Recorder general 3/5 parts of the s? fee: and the Remainder to be Left
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at the disposall of the Worshipp1.1 Mayors Court, dated In New Yorke
this 5th day of march i66TV
By ordr of the Worshipp1.1 Mayor
(Signed) N. Bayard Sec.
Whereas by a former act of this Court, it was ordered, that all horses
and Cattle permitted to feed in the Commons of this Island, should be
branded with the Townes marke, at or before the Last day of octoby last
past wc.h s? order hetherto is omitted to be put in Execution, Wherefore the
Worshipp" May? Court have thought fit, to suspend the same from the s?
Last day of octobr to the first day of May next ensuing and do further
appoint for overzeers or Branders of this Citty N: Yorke and Adjacent
farmes —
Jan Jansen Langestraat and
Ariaen Cornelisse.
And for the Towne of New Harlem & Adjacent farmes
Resolveert Waldron and
Daniel Terneur.
Which s? persons are by these presents authorized to Cause the s? Act to
be put in due Execut" accord? to the Tennf thereof, the time onely
Suspended untill the first day of May as afores? Dated jn New Yorke:
this 5l.h day of March i6f$.
By Order of the Worshipp1.1 May?
(Signed) N. Bayard, Sec.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke this 15th day of March A?
i64§. Present Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Tho: D' Lauall, Mf
Matthias Nicolls, Mr Jno. Laurence, Mr Cornelis Van Ruyven, Aldermen;
Mf John Manning, Sherif.
Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayor, pit: v/s Anna Hall, widdow, deft.
Uppon the report of Mr Johannes Van Brugh & Mr Poulus Leendersen
Vande Grist, that the account brought in the pit: ags.' the defendant, doth
agree with the deft? late Husbands owne hand writing, untill the 9th day
of July 1667: except only that the s? deft? husband hath omitted to ex-
presse, — whether the debt was Beaver or Tobacco at 6 stvs. pr lb ;
Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court this day ordered that the pits: said
accr should be Viewed and Examined by some jndifferent persons, and
to that end do appoint the s? Mr Johannes Van Brugh, Mr Poulus Leen-
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dersen, M". Johannes depeister & M' Jeronimus Ebbing, who are hereby
required to State the s? acct: jn the presence of M*, John Lawrence
Ald'man, and to give their award at what prize the Tobacco shal be rated
towards the paiment of the s? debt.
Nicolaes De Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna hall, Widdow, deft. The assist-
ants of the deft: are hereby ordered & Required, for to take the pit?
demands in Consideration, and to returne their answer Concerning the
same, att Next Court day.
Joseph Butler, Pit: v/s Jno: Kingdom, deft: The pit: Declareth
that the deft: is Indebted unto him, by Bill the summe of fl. 309: Seawant
or duffles at Seawant prise in New York, for Wc.h debt this pit: Craues
Judgement ags.' the deft: W'.h Cost. The defendant remaining defaut the
third Court day, The Worshipp1.1 Court haveing Viewed & Examined the
s? Bill and obligat" of the deft: amounting to the summe of f. 309. Seawant
as afores? did decree & order that Judgement should be entred against
the deft: for the paiment of the s? Debt together with Cost of Suit.
Dirck Claesen Pottebacker, p1.*, agst Teunis Tomissen, mason, defF
Pit. demands payment of the sum of fl. 39. zeawant, being wages as
hodman earned by def? order. Def" wife appearing says, that it must
be paid by Abram Carmer as said Carmer agreed for the attendance of
the masons in said work and through his neglect the p" was employed.
The W: Court having heard parties it was decreed, that the def' must pay
his hodman and therefore the def' is ordered to pay the s? sum of fl. 39
with costs.
In the matter in question between Willem Hofmeyer and his wife,
the W. Court decree and order, that the abovenamed Willem Hoffmeyer
shall take with him and maintain the three oldest, and his wife the three
youngest children, procreated between them. What relates to the house
in the Graft, the W: Court order, that it shall be publicly sold and the
net half of the proceeds thereof be received by the abovenamed Hof-
meyer's wife for the support of the youngest children, and the other half
of the proceeds shall be received by the abovenamed Hofmeyer in pay-
ment of the debts amounting to about the sum of 500 gl. zewant according
to his rendering.
The Court having read and considered the complaint of Cornelis
Barentsen, Grain Measurer, against Jan van Gelder, and having heard,
what the afores'd van Gelder alleges in his defense; It is by the W.
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Court decreed and ordered, that the aforenamed van Gelder shall pay to
the abovenamed Cornelis Barentsen the half of all the fees for measuring
having been earned by him, as he is not sworn in to this date; and it is
further ordered, that the abovenamed Cornelis Barentsen shall in future
be preferred in the measuring, so that van Gelder shall not have power
to measure, unless the old Measurer shall be absent at work elsewhere or
when more than one parcel of grain must be measured at the same time,
when the above named van Gelder shall be at liberty to measure; pro-
vided he shall have previously taken the oath of fidelity.
Ambrosius De Weerhem, pit: v/s Herry Hedger, deft: The Pit: de-
clareth that he lent this deft: three Carpenters plaines, and Desires resti-
tution thereof. The deft: Saith that he paid the pit: for the s? plaines by
the hands of Peter Smith. Uppon hearing of the Debates of both parties,
The Court did Decree & order that the deft: should make restitution of
the s? plaines, or otherwise pay for the same, together with Cost of suit
except he can make appeare within the space of 14 dayes that he hath
paid for the same by the s? Smit.
Herry Breser, pit: v/s Guilliam d'Honeur, & Marten Hoffman, defts.
The pit: declares that the deft- are Indebted unto him for hire of his
Boot fl. 207: Seaw' The defts produce an ace': whereby there remaineth
due to the pit: fl. 78: 12: Wampum wc.h they tender in Court. The Wor-
shipp" Court ordered that the monny should remaine in the Custodie of
the Sec. Bayard, and do Suspend the Tryal of this Cause until next Court
day, when the deft' are to proeve the Demorrage occasioned by the pit:
Humphry Davenpoort, pit: v/s Jno. Kingdom, deft: The deft? at-
turny Jn? Rider appearing in Court and by Virtue of a Lett? of Atturny
bearing date the 14th of this Instant, Confessed a Judgement in the
behalfe of the s? Kingdom, to the use of the pit: Humphry Davenpoort,
for the summe of fourty Seaven pounds & two ShilH5 to be paid according
to his obligation.
Jurian Jansen, Kuyper (cooper), p1', against Warnaer Wessells, def'
Pit. complains, that deft, came last Saturday to the p1'5 house wishing to
take away a coopers stool, saying it belonged to him, which p'!s wife
having refused, the def' pushed her and treated her badly in her own
house. De£ denies having shoved the p1!5 wife and used any force. The
W: Court order the p1' to prove his statement.
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Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Humphry Davenpoort, deft: According
to a former order of this Court Jacob teunissen de Looper this day-
appearing in Court declared uppon Oath, that in Slaughter time last, he
being at Worke at the pit? house, the pit: ordered him to Draw two Juggs
of Rom for Jochem De Shoemaker, in wc.h this deponant Saith that he fild
16 Canns of rom: wc.h said rom this deponant at the request of the s?
Jochem did help the s? Joche to Convey it in the house of Jan de Vries,
where the s? deponant saith that he left the s? two Jugs of Rom; and the s?
Deponant Saith further that the s? Jochem paid the pit: for the s? Rom
by an assignment of Nelson. The deft: alleadgeth that the s? Jacob
d' Looper is a theefe, and Will proeve the same, and Saith further that
the s? Testimony for that reason is of no Value. The Worshipp1.1 Court
ordered that the deft: should proeve the theft of the s? Looper, and re-
solved to advise with his honn' the Govern' about this Case.
In the Case of Thomas Lammertsen & Joost Cockuyt pit? ags.' the
Inhabitants of New harlem Deft? the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that the
defts: should be summond to appeare by their agents at the next Court
day to answer the s? Case.
Mettie Wessells, pit: v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft: The pit: De-
clares that the deft: is Indebted unto him as pr ace- appeares the summe
of fl. 122: 18. Seawant for wc.h she Craues Judgem' ag" the deft: With
Cost of Suit. Uppon hearing the debates of both parties the Worshipp1.1
Court did Decree & order that the deft: shall pay the s? Debt and Cost
deducting only what he shall make appeare, he paid in part thereof.
1670. 10. May. Issued out Execut" uppon this Judgement.
Mary Steenhaelder, pit: v/s Anthony Loo, deft: the deft: default.
" John Wantshair, pit: v/s William Smitton, deft, the deft: default.
Adrian Hegeman, pit: v/s Claes Melissen, deft: the deft: defaut.
Att the request of the pit: the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered, that the attach-
ment by the pit: made uppon the effects of the deft: should stand good
until further order.
Isaacq Bedloo, pit: v/s Mary Goosens, Deft: the deft: ist Defaut.
Capti1 Thomas De Lavall, pit: v/s John Haytor, Def* the deft i.
defaut. The Court ordered that the attachment made by the pit: uppon
a hh? of tobacco belonging to the deft: shal stand good until further
order.
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John Cooly appearing in Court produced a receipt wc.h he received
since the Last Court day from John de Jardin, Whereby the s? Jardin
acknowledged to have received ful Satisfaction by order of Court, for a
debt, due unto him, from John Cooly to the summe of nine hundred and
eightie pounds of tobacco, as appeares by a bill under the s? Cooles hand
Lying in the hands of Walraven Claerhout; for Wc.h debt the s? Walraven
on the last Court day, hath obtained Judgem! agst: the s? Cooley, W?
Judgement the Court ordered to be Void, and the s? Walraven to pay
Cost of Court.
In the Case of Katherina Purchaze pit: & Thomas Walton deft: the
Court ordered that the s? Case should come to triall at the Next Court
day, provided the s? Walton doth pay all the Courts Charges untill the
Last Court day.
The Worshipp1.1 Mayor, by Virtue of an order from the Right honnb.le
Govern', haveing appointed Mi" Cornelis Van Ruyven, 1VIT Olof Steven-
sen, Mr Johannes de Peister, M* Johannes Van Brugh, & Mf Poulus
Leendersen Vande griste, to be Commission- for heare & Examin the
differances betwixt Nicasius de Sille, & wife, Concerning the Sale of their
house, & other things relating to their Estate, and if possible to En-
deavour a Composure to be made betwixt them, and in Case of Non
Composure, to give their award & Judgement in the s? Case in Contro-
versie, as more at Large by the s? Commission from M- Mayor doth
appeare, bearing date the 12th day of this Instant: Uppon Wc.h the s?
Commission? have returned the following award; In pursuance of the
commission from the Mayor of this City all possible efforts were made to
reconcile Mr. Sille and his wife, but finding affections and inclinations so
changed and so many charges of injury, which the one maintains to have
suffered from the other, they see no hope of reconciling parties and fear
though they should agree to live together as man and wife, (to which Mr.
Sille seems more inclined than his wife), that it would not long continue;
so therefore it is necessary, in order that the creditors may no longer be
withheld from their just claims, to make out forthwith a correct state-
ment and inventory of all the property, real and personal, to pay the
debts contracted by the married parties and to divide and share the re-
mainder half and half, as we do not consider it fair, that the one should
draw more from the overplus than another; since against what the wife
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pretends to have brought in and laid out on the children of Mr Sille (by
the first bed) as well in supporting as in marrying off two daughters, may
and can be reckoned his salary, which he said he brought in and which
exclusive of his perquisites as Fiscal, was fl. 1200. a year in beavers and
he received it from the year 1654 to 1664, unless it be agreed to open a
certain marriage contract produced by the wife, which may throw more
light on the matter, to which (though repeatedly requested by said wife
so to do) we could not consent, since the superscription expressly
directed, that it should not be opened, until after the death of one of
them, and Mr. Sille cannot be counted by me as dead since by the notes
kept it appears that Mr. Sille expressly declares he will not break the
marriage etz. Done New York ady 23d Mc.h i6ff.
Was Signed, Corn? van Ruyven,
O: Stevensen van Cortlant,
Johannes de Peister,
Johannis V: Brugh.
Understood,
I, the undersigned declare that I agree with the above award except
only that Mr. Sille cannot be counted dead, which I refer to the judge-
ment of the Mayf whether Mr. Sille can be considered as dead or not.
(Was Signed) P. Leendersen vande Grift.
Aprill the 2d 1670. M". John Laurence Aldrman, Nicolaes Bayard
Sec. & Thomas Tiddeman being authorized by order of the Govern? to
Examin how the Child of George Cobbet aged about 1^ yeares was come
to be drounded, brought in for report that uppon Examing of all the
Wittnesses they found that the s.d Child was fallen in a Tobb therein was
about two Inches water, wherein the Child was Smuthered, and soo come
to death, Wc.h his honnr.s Ordered to be entred uppon Record.
Orders & Instructions for Mr Johannes dePeister, Isaacq Greveraet,
Coeuraet ten Eyck, & Hendrick Willemsen Backer, Ouerzeers appointed
for the Laying out and Paveing of the Streetes.
Imprimis: The sd Overzeers are hereby required to order that the
Streetes Wc.h are to be paved be laid out as level and even as possible may
be, according to the Convenience of the Streets.
2ndiy That the passage be Raised about one foot higher then the
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Middle of the Streete to the end the water may take its Course from the
passages towards the Middle of the Streets aforesaid.
3r(!ly And in Case the Neighbours are Inclined to wards the paveing
of the Whole Streetes, they have Liberty soo to doo, provided that all
the Neighbours do Jointly agree about the same.
And all persons Concerned are hereby required & Strictly Charged
to obey the orders of the s? Ouerzeers, according to the Tennour of the
act publisht; Given under my hand In New York this 2? of April A°
1670. Signed. Corn: Steenwyck Mayor.
Att a Mayers Court held at New Yorck Aprill the 12th 1670. Present
Mr. Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayor ; M? Thomas de Lavall, Mf Mathias
Nicolls, Mr John Laurence, M' Cornelis Van Ruyven, Aldermen.
M1. Cornelis Steenwyck, pit: v/s Anna Hall, deft: The Indifferent
persons on the Last Court day appointed for to State the accounts betwixt
the Pit: & y? deft: on this day makeing their report: Viz: that the deft:
Anna Hall remained Indebted unto Mf Cornelis Steenwyck; uppon bal-
lance of the morgages & all other accounts past betwixt the pit: & deft: in
the summe of one thousand foure hundred and Seaven gild? 18 steivers to
be paid in Wampum in Spetie, and One thousand eight hundred and
fourtie five gild" & 51 str.s in good pay, to be paid in Tobacco at the rate
of foure stivers p' pound, provided no Intrest or dammage be allowed to
the pit: for the non-paiment of the s? debt, at the time prefixt. Where-
uppon the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that Judgement should be entred
accordingly and ordered the deft: to make paiment of the s? two summes
according to the Tennour of the s? Report; Without any diminution of
the Dukes Interest to the deft? Estate according to the Govern? order
bearing date the 6th day of decembf last past.
Mr Nicolaes De Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna Hall, deft. The persons on
the last Court day recommended to Examin the Pit? demands, whether
the same doth agree with the defts, Late husbands Bookes do returne for
answer that they can give no positive Report in the s? Case before M'
Meyer returns from Boston, untill Wc.h time this Case is suspended.
Herry Breser, pit: v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Marten Hoffman, deft:
Uppon the deft5 Complaint, that they had no due Warning of the Court
day, to the end they could gett their Wittnesses Summond, desiring time
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till the next Court day for to proeve that the demorrage was occasioned
by the pit: or by want of sufficient proefe they would pay the whole debt,
according to the pit5 demands, Whereuppon the Court allowed the deft5,
time till the next Court day to proeve the same.
Juriaen Janz Koupr„ pit: v/s Warnaer Wessells, Def' in an act. of
Slander. The Court ordered that the pit: should put in a declaration in
Writing, and the deft: to take out a Coppy thereof, and returne his
answer at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Humphry davenpoort, deft: Itt is this
day Ordered by the Worhsipp" C? that this Case should be referred to
Some Indifferent persons, and to that purpose do appoint MT. Thomas
Louelace, M' Johannes Van Brugh, Mr Johannes de Peister & M* Gerrit
Van Tright, for to heare & Examin the sd Case in Controversie and to
endeavour a Composure & determ" betwixt both parties, and to make a
Returne thereof at the next ensuing Courd day.
Cornells Clopper, Smith, pit: v/s John Cooley, deft: The Worshipp1.1
Court do recommend to IVH Mayor besides two of the Aldermen, for to
take a View of the ground in Controversie, and to endeavour a Composure
betwixt both parties, and to make a returne thereof at the next Court day.
Tho: Lammertsen & Joost Cockuyt, pit: v/s the Inhabitants of N:
harlem, defts: the deft5 defaut.
Mary Steenhaelder, pit: v/s Anthony Loo, defi the deft? defaut.
John Wantshair, pit: v/s W? Smitton, deft: Suspended till next
Court day.
Katherina purchaze, pit: v/s Tho Walton, deft: Itt is this day
ordered that this Case shall come to Tryal at the next Court day, Without
any further delay.
Warnaer Wessels, pit. v/s Barent Coers, deft, suspended till next
Court.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Fredrick arentsen torner, deft: The
Worshipp" Court do recommend to M' Mayor besides two of the Ald'men
for to take a View of the ground in Controversie and to endeavour a
Composure & final determination betwixt both parties, and to make a
Returne thereof at the next Court day.
Jannetie de Witt, pit: v/s frederick gysbetsen Vanden Bergh, deft:
the deft: i defaut.
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Philip Johns agent of Edmond gibbons, pit: v/s Jno: Thomas, deft:
The Court ordered that the deft: should take out a Coppy of the pit? De-
claration and returne his answer to the Same at the next Court day.
Uppon the Petition of the Widdow and heirs of Jacob Van Couwen-
hoven deceased, requesting Letters of Administration for the Estate of
the s? Couwenhoven, The Worshipp1.1 Court have thought fit to Nomi-
nate Constitute & appoint and by these presents do Nominate Con-
stitute & appoint M' Johannes Van Brugh, M' Poulus Leendersen
Vande grift, & MT- Isaacq Greveraet to be Curat? of the Estate of the
s? Couwenhoven, Giveing & graunting unto them full pouwer & authority
to receive & pay all such debts as are Justly due to, and from, the s?
Estate, as alsoo to give & take releases — acquittances & other Discharges,
and to do & performe all such thing & things as may be for the best ad-
vantage of the s? Estate; And further to take an Exact Inventory of all
the goods & Chatties Moevable & Immovable Hereditements, Bills,
Bonds, & all other booke debts, that are properly belonging & due to the
said Estate, they bringing the same under their hands in the office of this
Citty, New Yorke.
Maddelina van Couwenhoven, widow of Jacob van Couwenhoven
dec? requesting by petition, that the W: Court may be pleased to appoint
some persons as guardians of s? widow, the W: Court elected Sieurs
Johannes de Peister and Thimotheus Gabrie, who are hereby required
and requested to assist the petitioner and to be aiding her in some occur-
ring circumstances.
Uppon the Petition of William Wells requesting that he the s? Wells
might be admitted to be one of the Poorters for Carrying of Corne
plancx etz: alleadging that Rodger Purchaze one of the s? poorters,
desires To be Dismist; Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court on this day
made Choise of the s? W™ Wells to be one of the poorters of this Citty for
Carreing of Corne planckes & Salt vtz: he behaving himself according to
his oath Civilly & faithfully in his said office and to performe all Such
orders & Instructions as he shall receive from this Court.
The Vendu Master Nicolaes Bayard making Complaint to the Court
that on the ioth day of feb last past, he exposed to Sale at a Publicq out-
cry, by order and for the account of the Heirs of Anna Bogardus deceased
A parcel of Land & Meddow Lying on the north side of Mespats Kills
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Commonly Called Doms. hoeck, and made Sale thereof unto John Sharp
for the summe of f. 7950. payable as by the Conditions doth appeare:
Wc.h Bargaine and Sale the s? Sharp now refuseth to performe or fulfil ac-
cording to the tennour of the s? Conditions, Wherefore the s? Vendu
Master in the behalfe of the s? heirs prayeth this Worshipp1.1 Court to
order the said Sharp for to performe the Conditions of the sd Sale, or in
Case of further delay, that the Land be put to a New Sale, and the losse
be made good by the s? Sharp according to the Tennour of the s? Condi-
tions. John Sharp being present in Court replyeth if the owners can
deliver him a good Title to the s? Land, it may be that their monney shal
be reddy. The Worshipp1.1 Court made no order hereuppon but only
ordered that the abovestanding Comp1' should be entred.
April the 14th: hath William Wells done the Oath before W. Mayor,
to be true & faithful in the office of Poorter of Corne plancx & Salt etz: —
A? 1670: 7 May. Jean de Maree is elected by the IP Mayor Con-
stable of the Towne of Haerlem for the current year in place of the late
Constable Jacques Croisson who is gone to reside out of the said Towne.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck the 10th of may A? 1670.
Present Mf Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor ; Capt" Thomas de Laval, M'
Matth: Nicolls, M1. Cornells Van Ruyven, Aldermen.
Mr Nicolaes de Meyer, pit: v/s Anna, relict of Thomas hall, deft.
The Court Ordered that the hearing of this Cause should be Suspended
Withal untill the pit? personal returne from Boston.
Herry Breser, pit: v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Martin hofman, deft?
In an act. of debt to y* sum of f. 207 in Seawant. Uppon hearing of the
debates of both parties, the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that
the deft? should pay the s? debt of f. 207: deducting for goods paid to
the pit:, as alsoo for 3 dayes demorrage wc.h was occasioned by the pit: in
all the Summe of foure score and eight gild? & eighteen stivers and the
Courts Charges to be paid the f thereof by the pit: & the £ by the deft?
Issued out Execution the 2? octob' 1670.
Philip Johns assigne of Edmond Gibbons, pit: v/s Jn? Thomas, deft:
The Pit: in the behalfe of his assignee demands of the deft: a mare in
quality according to Covenant to be delivered to this pit: here at New
Yorck according to the defts owne promise, for Wc.h the pit: Craves
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Judgement of this Court, with Cost of Suit. The Worshipp" Court
uppon hearing of both prties Did Decree that the deft: John Thomas
shall make paiment of the s? Mare in quality according to Contract, to
the pit: here at New Yorke Within the space of Six Weekes next ensuing
the date hereof, and he the deft: to pay Cost of Suit.
1672. 28th of octobr the Execution Issued out.
Abram de Lanoy, ptlf. v/s Barent Coersen, deft. Pltf says, he
hired from the def' the deft's dwelling house, which lease according to
contract commences on the first inst., but to this day the deft, refuses
to vacate the house. He demands therefore, that deft, may be con-
demned to vacate the aforesaid house forthwith and to pay all the costs
and damages suffered by pltf. through reason thereof. The deft, answers,
he was never unwilling to vacate the abovementioned house for the pltf.,
but says, it was impossible for him so to do, partly on account of his wife
lying in and partly because on account of the suit between Cornells
Clopper and John Cooly he cannot get his other house, which he bought
from the above Clopper. He requests some time, until his wife shall
leave her lying in bed; offering meanwhile his willingness to hire a house
for the pltf. The W: Court having heard parties, condemn deft, to vacate
said house for the pltf., as soon as the defts. wife shall have been four
weeks brought to bed; provided he makes a pro rata deduction of the
time of the lease; the deft, to pay costs incurred herein.
Mary Steenhaelders, pit: v/s Anthony Loo, deft. Suspended by
ordr of Court.
John Wantshair, pit. v/s William Smitton, deft: The Worshipp1.1
Court ordered that this Case should be Suspended Withal untill next
Court day, he the deft: being expected to be here in owne person ag5.'
that time.
Warnaer Wessells, Constable, Complt: v/s Jan Vincent & Harmanus
Koninck, deft: The Complt: declareth that the deft?, have refused to
obey this Complt? Lawful order for to aid & assist this Compl? in his
s? office in bringing a drunken Indian to the Statehouse. The Wor-
shipp1.1 Court uppon hearing of both parties, did decree & order that the
deft? should pay each a fine of six gild? Seawant the one halfe to the use
of the poore, & the other halfe to the use of the Church, and to pay Cost
of Court.
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Warnaer Wessells, pltf. v/s Fredrick Arentsen, def The Mayor
and M' van Ruyven rendering this day their advise, pursuant to the
order of the W: Court, dated 12th April last, in the matter in question
arising between parties relative to the south-line between the pltfs. and
defts house and lots; the W: Court decrees and orders, that the ground
in question shall be carefully measured by the Surveyor Jacques Corteljou
in the presence of the Mayor, which survey shall be an absolute boundary
and decision between parties. And further they condemn deft, in a fine
of twenty guilders, one half for the profit of the Poor and the other half
for the Church, because deft, has forcibly thrown down the fence between
p1' and his lot; and finally the deft, is to pay the costs incurred herein.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Humphry davenpoort, deft. The arbitra-
tors appointed by this Court this day omitting to bring in their report,
Itt Was ordered that this Case should be Suspended till next Court day.
Jannetie de Witt, pit: v/s fredrick Gysbers, deft: the deft: 2 defaut.
Juriaen Jansen, pit: v/s Warnaer Wessells, deft: In an action of
assault & Batterie. Uppon hearing of both parties & their Witnesses,
The Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that the deft: should pay a fine
of twelve gild' the one halfe to the use of the Poore and the other halfe
to the use of the Church & to pay Cost of Suit.
Johannes Witthart, pit: v/s Mary Matthewes, deft: the deft: 1:
defaut.
Thomas francen, pit: v/s Lourens Jansen Smit, deft: both parties
defaut. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that a Non Suit should be entred
ags.' the pit: and the pit: to pay Cost.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: the deft: 1 defaut
Cornelis Clopp', pit: v/s Jn? Cooly, deft: The Worshipp11 Mayor, &
Mr Cornelis Van Ruyven this day bringing their report, that uppon Sur-
vey of the Ground in Controversie they do find in Case the accustomable
drop of [?] Inches be left at the Westside of the deft? house, that then the
passage betwixt the pit: & deft? house is Common betwixt both parties,
which Likewise for Several Yeares Standing hath bene Possessed in
Common betwixt them. Whereuppon the Worshipp" Court ordered
that Judgement should be Entred according to report and the Court
Charges to be paid Equally betwixt both parties.
The W: Court of the Town of N. Haerlem are authorized by the W.
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Mayor to appoint some persons as curators of the estate left by Kier
Wolters deed., late inhabitant of the Town of Fordham. Ady 16 May.
1670.
This day 16* May 1670. The following order is sent to the Fire
Wardens of this City by order of the Mayo' The Firewardens of this
City are hereby required and ordered to cause all the fire buckets hereto-
fore provided for the City to be brought to the City Hall and to deliver
in at the next Court day a pertinent list of all the fire apparatus remain-
ing in their charge and hands.
Whereas the Overseers of the Streets of this City of N. Yorck have
informed me, that in the laying out of the streets they require a person,
who understands the Work, requesting that for this purpose one of the
carpenters of this City may be associated with them, I have therefore
thought fit to add to the previous number and to select Abram Jansen
Master Carpenter of this City, who is hereby authorized to take care,
along with the remaining Overseers, that the streets may be laid out and
opened according to the previous order of the W: Mayors Court of this
City. Done New York Ady 18. May 1670.
Honourable, Faithful,
On the 16* instant you are authorized to select some persons as cura-
tors of the estate left by the late Kier Woltersen: I have since received
information, that Michiel Bastiensen residing at Fordham is reasonably
conversant with the estate of the dec? I have therefore thought fit to
recommend the abovenamed Michiel Bastiaensen to your Honors, the
rather that he resides at the place, where the above Kier Woltersen died
and the greater portion of his effects remain; Wherewith ending this, I
remain after salutation, Your Worships friend,
By order of the Mayor of the City of New Yorck, N: Bayard, Sec.
New Yorck 19 May A? 1670.
The Superscription (Was Signed) To the W: Court of the Town N.
Haerlem.
Att a May? Court held at New Yorcke this 7th of June A? 1670.
Present M* Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayor; Mr Thomas de Lavall, M? Mat-
thias Nicolls, Mf John Lawrence, MT. Cornelis Van Ruyven, Mr Nicolaes
de Meyer, Aldermen.
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Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna Hall, deft: the Court ordered to
suspend this Case untill the persons appointed ouer this Case do bring in
their report.
John Wanstshair, Pit: v/s William Smitton, deft. The Court ordered
that this Case should be suspended withall untill Next Court day.
Jannetie de Witt, Pit: v/s fredrick gysbersen, deft. The Court
ordered that the deft: should take out a Coppy of the pit' declaration,
and to bring in his answer to the same at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft, the deft: 2? defaut.
John Cooley, Pit: v/s Thomas Wandel, deft: The Worshipp1.1 Court
Resolved to take a View of the Ground in Controversie, before they pro-
ceed any further in this Case.
Jacob Milborn, Pit: v/s Pieter Smith & Albert Bos, deft? The pit:
desired a suspence of this Case untill the Deft: be here himselfe from
dellowarre ; Wc.h by the Court is allowed.
Mary Mattheus, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen Cooper, deft: the deft:
1" defaut.
Mary Matthewes, Pit: v/s Wessel Rutgers, deft: the deft: 1 defaut.
Harmtie Jansen, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen Cooper, deft: the deft. 1
defaut.
Warnaer Wessells, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen Cooper, deft: the deft: 1
defaut.
Henry Obe, Pit: v/s Thomas Koninck, deft, the deft: 1 defaut.
Isaacq Van Vleeck, pit: v/s Henry Obe, deft: The Court ordered
that the deft: should take out a Coppy of the pit? declaration and return
his answer at the next Court day.
Pieter Nys, Pit: v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft. The Pit: Remaining
defaut, the Court ordered that a Non Suite shall be entred ags-1 the pit:
and he to pay Cost of Suite.
Abel Hardenbroeck, pit: v/s Pieter Nys, deft: In an act: of debt
to*the summe of f. 560. the deft: 1 defaut.
Thomas Sprey, Pit: v/s Evert duyckinge, deft: The Pit: remaining
defaut, the Court ordered that a non suite should be entred ag5.' the pit:
& he to pay Cost.
Warnaer Wessells & Hendrick Obe, Curaterors of the Estate of
Gerrit Hendrix, deceased, Pit? v/s Poulus Vander Beeck, deft: The
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Pit? declare that the deft: is Indebted unto the s? Estate the Summe of fl.
537 : *5 payable in New Yorck, with Seawant or the Vallue in Corne or
Cattle at the apprizement of two Indifferant persons, for Wc.h said debt
the Pit- Crave Judgem?: against the said deft: W* Cost of Suit. The
deft: answers that he hath paid in part of the s? debt fl. 105. and is Will-
ing to pay the rest, if the Pit: Will come and see at his howse on Longe
[Island] What Cattle they do Like of. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered
that the deft: should pay the s? debt of f. 537: 15 according to the Tenure
of his obligation, here at New Yorck, within the space of 14 dayes next
following, deducting What he shall make appeare he paid in part thereof,
and the deft' to pay Cost of Suit.
Whereas there is an action depending in Court betwixt Warnaer
Wessels pit:, and Humphry dampoort deft:, the wc.h was referred to the
consideration of M- Thomas Lovelace, M.r Johannis Van Brugh, Mf
Johannis de peister and M' Gerrit Van Tricht, for to endeavour a Com-
posure and finall determination betwixt them, as more at Large by the
order of Court bearing date the 12th of Aprill last past doth and may
appeare; Whereuppon the Worshipp" Court this day recommended, the
s? persons to bring in their report Concern? the s? Case, at or before tues-
day next ensuing.
Mary dopsen, pit: v/s Elinor wife of Roger Lambert, deft. In an
act: of disfam'" The pit: Complains and proeves by Wittnesses that the
deft: hath several times abused this pit:, by scurrulous Language, and
filthy names threatening this pit: to have her hearts blood; insomuch that
she goeth in verry great danger of hur life. Uppon hearing of both par-
ties, The Worshipp1' Court did decree and order, that the deft: should
give in good Security for hur good behavior, before the Next Court day
or otherwise to depart the place and to pay Cost.
The Court having read and considered the petition of Resolveert
Waldron, Lubbert Gerritsen, Dirck Siecken and Jan Cornelissen, agents
of the housekeepers and farmers dwelling on this island, regarding the
marks of all the horses and cattle, decree as follows: — Previous to the
final disposition hereof, the W: Court thinks fit and orders, that the peti-
tioners shall on the Next Court day personally appear to demonstrate to
the W: Court, in case the marking should be voluntaryly made by the
petitioners, without receiving any pay therefor, from what should then be
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defrayed the costs already incurred, such as marking irons etc., also by
whom the register shall be kept according to the Placard, and from what
the same shall be paid. Ady as above.
Att a Mayrs Court held at New Yorke this 21st of June A? 1670.
Present Mf Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt" Thomas de Lavall, Mr
Matthias Nicolls, M* John Laurence, M". Cornells Van Ruyven, Mr Nico-
laes de Meyer, Aldermen; Capt" John Manning, Sheriff.
Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna hall, deft: The Court ordered
that this Case should be Suspended untill the award of the persons ap-
pointed be brought in Court.
Jan Wantshair, Pit: v/s W™ Smitton, deft. The Court ordered that
this Case should be Suspended untill next Court day, ags.' wc.h time the
deft: is expected to be here himselfe.
Jannetie de Witt, Pit: v/s fredrick gysbersen, deft. The Pit: de-
clares that the deft: is Indebted unto hur, a summe fl. 483: 6: in Seawant
for Wine and Rummer glasses heretofore delivered to this deft: for Wc.h
s? summe the pit: Craues Judgem' against the s? deft: with Cost of suit.
The defft: Confesses the debt, and saith, that he tendered the pay in Rom
& Molasses wc.h the pit: refused to accept of, But desires time till next
Court day for to Satisfy the s? debt. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that
the deft. Shall make Paiment of the s? debt of fl. 483: 6: in Seawant, or
the Equivalent in goods, except the pit: can make appeare that the debt
was Contracted for Seawant only and the deft: to pay Cost: —
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft. Uppon the desire
of both parties the Court Suspended this Case till next Court day.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Humphry Davenpoort, deft: Uppon
Complaint made in Court, that the deft: doth refuse to attend the arbitra-
tion by this Court appointed, The Worshipp" Court did this day order
that a Jury should be Impannelled to trye this Cause at the next Court
day, and ordered both parties to attend accordingly.
Jacob Milborn, Pit: v/s Pieter Gronendyck & Albert Bos, deft?
The pit: delivering in his declaration, Itt Was ordered by the Worshipp11
Court that the deft: should take out a Coppy thereof, and returne his
answer at the next Court day, When this Case shall be determined by a
Court of Jury.
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 239
Mary Mattheus, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen Cooper, deft, the deft: 2:
defaut.
Mary Mattheus, Pit: v/s fredrick hendrix, deft: the deft: Is' defaut.
Mary Mattheus, Pit: v/s Wessel Rutgers, deft, the deft: 2? defaut.
Warnf Wessellsen, pit: v/s Jurian de Cooper, deft: Uppon the de-
sire of both parties this Case was by order of Court Suspended till next
Court day.
Henry Obe, Pit: v/s Thomas Koninck, deft: the deft: 2: defaut.
Isaacq Van Vleeck, Pit: v/s Henry Obe, deft: The Court ordered
that this Case should be Tryed by a Jury at the next ensuing Court day.
Henry Obe, Pit: v/s Isaacq Van Vleeck, deft: The Court ordered
that the deft: should take out a Coppy of the pit? declaration, & this Case
to come to Tryall by a Jury at the next Court day.
Pieter Smith, Pit: v/s Ambrosius de Weerhem, deft: The pit: not
appearing, neither by himselfe nor by his atturny, the Worshipp1.1 Court
ordered that a Non Suite should be entred ag5.' the pit:, and he to pay
Cost.
Abell Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Jan Roelofsen, deft. In an action of
debt for the sum of fl. 36. seawant. The W: Court having heard parties
condemn deft, to pay pltf. the above fl. 56. zeawant, which he acknow-
ledges to owe to the pltf., with costs.
Abell Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Thomas Davitsen, deft. Parties agreed.
Marten Hoffman, pltf. v/s Jacob Milborn deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 26. sewant, which he promised to pay for Hans Block and fl. 16.
more for wheat sold. Deft, admits the debt of fl. 16. and says, he was
always ready to pay it, but denies having accepted the fl. 26. The W:
Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay the fl. 16. and dismiss
the plft's further demand, until he shall produce due proof in support
thereof.
Read and considered in Court the petition presented by the
agents of the householders and farmers residing on the Island of Man-
hatans, requesting in substance: Firstly, as it is ordered that all horses
and cattle above one year old be marked, which is not very feasible on
such young ones, they therefore request, that the time of one year may
be changed and fixed at three years old. Secondly, that they may be
released from the fees for branding of horses and cattle, offering to
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observe the marks and brands by villages, without receiving any fees
therefor: It is apostilied as follows: The petitioners' request is allowed
and granted, provided they remain bound (as their agents promise to the
Court,) to take care, that the Placard relating to the marking of horses
and cattle be duly executed and that the petitioners provide and find a fit
person, by whom the register is properly kept, and finally to pay the
expenses already incurred in the manufacture of the branding irons
&tc.
The Worshippl1 Court haveing taken a View of the Passage & ground
in Controversie betwixt the houses and Lotts of John Cooley, and Conelis
Clopper, and haveing heard the debates of both parties, It was this day
ordered that the sd Passage should remaine in Common betwixt the s?
houses ; But Concerning the Middle fence betwixt the Lotts of the
s? parties, the Court do recommend to the s? parties for to agree about
the same mutually betwixt themselves, or otherwise do desire the Wor-
shipp11 Mayor for to Endeavour an Issue & determination betwixt them.
Whereas the Mayor & Aldermen of this Citty Received a Petition
from the Elders & deakons of the Dutch Church, wherein they desire
that some Care may be taken, for the Supply of this place w* an able
Orthodox Minister of Wc.h they are at present Wholly destitute. Where-
uppon they made their addresse unto me by Way of Request, that for the
better encouragement of such a person to come out of holland to Reside
here I Would Vouchsafe in the behalfe of myselfe & Successors the
Govern? of theise his Royall Highnesse Territories to promise That such
Minister shall receive a Competent Salary or Allowance for his Exercis-
ing the Ministeriall function, They the said Mayor & AldEmen haveing
Engaged to Cause the said Salary to be raised or Levyed annually uppon
the Inhabitants of the Citty & partes adjacent within their Liberties;
uppon the Request & Conditions aforementioned, I do by this Publicq
act manifest & declare that whensoverer such a Minister shall come ouer
here to this Citty and undertake the Charge aforementioned, I shall take
Care that there shall be duely and Justly paid unto the said Minister or
his order, the Vallue of one thousand gilders hollands monney each
Yeare, and Likewise that he shall have the accomodation of a Convenient
dwelling howse, Rent free, Together with his Provision of fire Wood
Gratis. Given under my Hand, and Sealed with the Seale of the Province
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 241
att ffort James in New Yorke this 28th day of June in yf 22* Yeare of his
Majesties Raighe Annoq Domini 1670.
(Signed) Francis Louelace.
(In the Margent) : Recorded by Order of the Govern' Matthias
Nicolls, Sec.
This is a true Coppy whereof the original by the Elders & Deakons
of the dutch Church is Sent for Amsterdam in holland. Wc.h I. Attest
N. Bayard, Sec.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke this 12th day of July A°.
1670. Present Mr Cornells Steenwyck, May!"; Captf Tho: de Lavall,
Capt" Matthias Nicolls, M? John Laurence, Mr Cornells Van Ruyven,
M? Nicolaes de Meyer, Ald?men, Capt" John Manning, Sherif.
Mr Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna Hall, deft. Uppon the desire
of both parties, The Court Suspended this action till next ensuing Court
day.
John Wantshair, Pit: v/s W™ Smitton, deft: Uppon the desire of
the deft- atturny the Court ordered that the Tryal of this Cause should be
suspended withall untill next Court day & no Longer.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft. For difference of
a/c. The Worshipp1.1 Court refer parties to the arbitration of Sieur
Timotheus Gabrie and Hendrick Obe, who are hereby required and
authorized to examine the a/cs on both sides and if possible to reconcile
parties ; otherwise to report to the Court at the next Court day.
Warn? Wessels, pit: v/s Humphry davenpoort, deft: M? Thomas
Lovelace in the behalve of the deft: desiring that the Tryal of this Cause
might not be put to a Jury, he the deft: being willing to come To arbi-
tration according to the former referrm? of this Court, only desiring that
in the stead of M? Van Tright who is departed some other person might
be appointed. Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court made Choice of Poulus
Leendersen Vande Grift.
Jacob Milborn, pit: v/s Pieter groenendyck, deft: The Worshipp1.1
Thomas de Lavall Ordered to Suspend this Case untill next Court day,
because both parties are upon agreement.
Isaacq Van Vleeck, pit: v/s Hendrick Obe, deft. The Pit: declares
that the deft: Contrary to Law & Equity deteines from him the Transport
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and other Assurances of Certaine house, brewhouse & Lott of Ground, by
the pit: bought from the deft: uppon two paiments, whereof the first is
paid, & the second tendered but by the deft: refused to receive the same,
Wherefore the pit: humbly desires that the deft: may be ordered to de-
liver to this pit: a firme deed of Sale & Transport for the s? howse &
premises, with Cost of Suit. The deft: replyeth that he by his Contract
is bound to give assurance for the s? howse, Brewhouse & premises unto
the pit: after the receipt of both payments but not before; and he deft:
not as yet being Satisfyed for the one halfe, therefore the deft: prayeth
that the pit: may be Condemned to pay treble dammages for his Vexatious
Suit, With Cost of Court. The Jury brought in their Verdict and found
for the Defendant, that the pit: doe pay unto the deft: tenn ancors &
nineteen Canns of Annis-Seed Water, in part of Wc.h the deft: is to receive
the Caske of three ancors formerlie left in the Brewhowse, with Cost of
Suit, And that the deft: give to the Pit: a Legall Transport or Bill of Sale
for the s? house, Brewhouse & Lott of Ground : — Whereuppon the Wor-
shipp" Court ordered that Judgement should be entred accordingly, and
the pit: to pay Cost:
JURY.
Thimot Gabrie, Tho: gibbs, Jno. Cooley, Jacob Leisler, Isaac Greve-
raet, Tho: Berryman, Henry Bresier, Lourens d'Baker, Edmond gibbons,
Claes Verbraeck, James matthewes, John Cocx.
Hendrick Obe, Pit: v/s Isaacq Van Vlecq, deft: The Pit: declareth
that the deft: on the 24th of July last past Contracted with this pit: for a
howse brewhouse & Lott of Ground to be paid in two paiments, and
whereas the deft: hath not Complyed with his promise in Satisfying
neither of the s? Paiments Wherefore the pit: Conceiveth that the s? Con-
tract is void and the deft: to pay Cost. The deft: replyeth that he paid
the one halfe of the s? Contract and tendered the remainder part thereof,
but was refused by the pit: to receive the same. The Jury Brought in
their Verdict and found for the pit: and that the deft: do pay unto the
pit: tenne ancors & nineteene Canns of annis Seed Water: With a Caske
Cont? three ancors annis seed Water formerly left in the s? Brew house
With Cost of Suite, and that the Pit: give the deft: a Legall Transport or
Bill of Sale of the s? house Brewhouse & premises. Whereuppon the
Worshipp" Court ordered that Judgement should be entred according to
Verdict, and the deft: to pay Cost of Suit.
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 243
JURY.
Thimot Gabrie, forem: ut supra.
Mary Matthewes, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jansen, cooper, deft. In an act?
of debt for the sum of fi. 40. Parties being heard by the Worship1.1
Court the deft, is condemned to pay the demanded forty gilders in
zewant within the time of three days with half an anker of rum as per
agreement, or otherwise in seawant; with costs.
Guilliam de Honeur, pltf. v/s Pieter Groendyck, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. 53^ beavers, which the deft, promised to pay him, the pltf.
on account of Jan van Utreght and for which sum the pltf. has attached
here a case of peltries belonging to the deft. He requests to be allowed
to take his pay from the attached case. Deft, denies the debt and de-
mands proof; otherwise that the pltfs frivolous demand may be dismissed
and he be condemned in the costs. The W: Court having heard parties,
order pltfs frivolous demand to be dismissed and therefore a non suite
entered against him, until he shall produce better proof: meanwhile the
attachment is discharged and pltf. condemned in the costs.
Mary Matthewes, pltf. v/s Wessel Rutgers, deft. In an action of debt
to the amount of fi. 44 seaw' Deft, remaining contumax in not ap-
pearing on the 3? Court day, It is ordered by the W: Court that deft, shall
pay the demanded debt of fi. 44 to the pltf. with costs.
Mary Mattheus, p1', agst Fredrick Hendricks, def the def? 2?
defaut.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jansen, cooper, deft. The W:
Court order deft, at next Court day to prove, that M' Poulus has the
cooper's adze in question and further to answer the demand made.
Henry Obe, pltf. v/s Thomas Koninck, deft: Parties agreed.
Elsie Trotter, Pit: v/s Simon Robberts, deft. The deft: Craving
time to answer to the pit? declaration the next Court day Wc.h is allowed
by yf C?.
Ferdinandus Van Sichelen, pit: v/s Jan Gounenbergh, deft: The
Pit: demands from this deft: by assignmt: from Joncker Voz 10 ancors
rom. The Deft: replyeth that the s? Voz uppon this defts departure for
the West Indies, Intrusted this deft: with two horses (wc.h are Lost by the
Way) and some other goods as p1. Inventory, and ordered the deft: make
Sale thereof & returne the product thereof unto Simon Jansen Romeyn.
The Court ordered the deft: to deliver the s? Inventorie up in Court.
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Jacques Cousseau, Pit: v/s John Cooke & Lourens Vander Speigel,
deft? The pit: declares that the deft: John Cooke Lately deceased at
Barbados, is Indebted unto him for passage of himselfe & Sweed Servant
from this port to Neeives in the summe of Sixty gild? Silver; for Wc.h debt
this pit: hath attached several of the effects of the s? Kooke now in the
hands of the deft: Lourens vander Spiegel, and humbly Craves Judgement
ag? the same for the Satisfying of the sd debt: W* Cost of Suit. The
deft: Lourens Vander Spiegel desires time to write to the deft? agent at
Barbados Whether the debt be not paid there. The Worshipp1.1 Court
uppon hearing of both parties did decree & order that the deft: Lourens
Vander Speigel should pay and Satisfy to this pit: out of the effects of
the deft: John Cooke the s? summe of Sixty gild? in Silver, or else in
Wampum at the rate of foure for one, And to pay Cost of Court.
John Gowenbergh, Pit: v/s Lourens Vand' Spiegel, deft, both default.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s W? Smitt, deft. Uppon the desire of
the pit: this Case suspended withall till next Court day.
Nickolas Shappleigh, pit: v/s Robbert Rich and W? Shackerly M' of
the Shipp Adventure, deft: The Court reff erred to M1. Johannes Van
Brugh, Mf Johannes de Peister, MT. William derval, & Mr Jacques Cous-
seau, to View & Examin the Papers produced by the Pits' atturny, and
to bring in their report, whether the bill of Exchange was protested
Legally or not; Wc.h being done; the Court ordered that this Case should
be Tryed at a Speciall Court to be held to morrow in the afternoon.
Pieter Hern, Pit. v/s Albert Bos, deft. The Pit: Complains that the
deft: out of malice hath broken & beaten to pieces a marking Yron of the
pit: Wc.h this pit: brought to this deft: to be mended. Uppon hearing of
both parties the Court ordered that in Case the Pit: will have his marking
yron mended, the deft: is to do the same for the price agreed uppon, and
the deft: to pay Cost.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Reynier Gaukes, deft. Uppon the desire
of the deft: Itt was this day ordered that the pit: should deliver a Coppy
of his acct: to this deft: and the deft: to answer the same at the next
Court.
Jonathan Silck, Pit. v/s Ariaen Van Laer, deft: The Court ordered
the deft: to take out a Coppy of the Pit? declaration, and to make his
answer to the same at the next Court day.
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 245
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Andries de Noorman, deft: the deft: i.
default.
ffredrick Gysbersen, pit: v/s John garland, deft: the deft: i. de-
fault.
Richard Lord, Pit: v/s Govert Loocqermans, deft, the deft: i
defaut.
Aernout Webber, Pit: v/s Lysbet Tyssen, deft: the deft: i defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, pit: v/s Jno. Willson, deft, the deft: i defaut.
The Overseers of Roads and Fences, p1?, agst. Bastiaen Elessen,* Jan
Kyckuyt, Gerret Hendricx and Augustyn the negro, defendts. The
Overseers complain, that the def* have failed to maintain their quota of
the common Strand fence, whereby great damage is done daily to the
grain and they demand that the defts may be ordered to make up the
same and to pay the loss and fine, pursuant to the instructions granted to
pltffs. Defts answer, that no notice was given them, that the fence was
down and say, that the cattle swim around the fence at high water. The
W: Court having heard parties, refer the matter to Jan Cornelissen and
Arent Leendersen, who are hereby authorized with the Overseers to hear
the case in question debated and if possible to decide it or otherwise to
report at the next Court day.
On petition of Mf, Petrus Stuyvesant complaining in substance, that
he is abridged in the execution of some of his lands from the public
fence. It is apostilled: Copy hereof to be furnished to the Overseers to
answer thereunto at the next Court day.
Stoffel van Laer, P" agst Ariaen van Laer, def' P" demands from
def', according to account, fl. 300, seawant; And whereas he, p1', cannot
agree, in a friendly manner with the def' in the use and partnership of
the tanmill, he therefore requests, that the W: Court would be pleased to
order a separation of the aforesaid partnership and that one of them shall
retire, on receiving the value thereof. The defend- delivering in an off-
set account, answers and says — he persists in the last contract made and
executed before the Notary Willem Bogardus and witnesses; demanding,
* Bastian Ellisen's farm laid W. of the Bowery Road, now Fourth Ave., betw. 10*
and I4'.h Streets. Annexed to the farm was a piece of salt meadow on the Hudson River,
It appears from this case, that the farmers were obliged at this early period to maintain a
common fence along the shore of said river. — O'C.
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that the p1* may be ordered punctually to observe and fulfill the same.
The W: Court having heard parties and the papers produced being
examined, parties are ordered punctually to observe the abovementioned
contract entered into between them and to give each other the benefit of
the tan-mill and according to the aforesaid contract to use it peaceably.
Further parties can sell their shares in said mill or reserve them according
to their good pleasure. What relates to the difference in the item of a/c
the same is referred by the W Court to the arbitration of Sieur Johannes
dePeister, Jacob Leiseler and Isaack Greveraat to reconcile parties if
possible, otherwise to report to the W Court.
Cornelis Clopper this day Presenting to the Worshipp1.1 Court the
severall Testimonies of Mr Jacob Varrevanger, Adolph Pietersen, Abram
Martensen, hans Dreper, & hellegont Joris, all being Old Standers of this
Place, who all do declare that the Middle fence betwixt the two lotts of
John Cooley & Cornelius Clopper since Severall Yeares past hath bene
made & sett up at or about the Middle of the Passage. Whereuppon the
Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that the sd Middle of the Passage should be the
Partition betwixt the said two Lotts. Wherewith both parties are to be
satisfyed W'.hout troubling this Court any More in this Buissenesse.
Att a Speciall Court held at New Yorcke this 13? of July A? 1670.
Present Ml Mayor Cornelis Steenwyck; M-r Tho: deLavall, M1. John
Laurence, Mr Cornelis VanRuyven, M' Nicolaes de Meyer, Ald'men.
Nickolas Shappleigh by his atturny Capt" Matthias Nicolls pi': Rob-
bert Rich Merch' at Barbados, William Shackerly Mr of the Shipp the
Adventure or any other that Will appeare in the behalfe of the s.d Robbert
Rich, def': The Pit: declared that in the month of Septembf last, this
deft: Consigned his Shipp the Adventure to this pi': at Piscataque, with a
small Cargo to be disposed of towards the repairing of the said Shipp,
and to remitt the ouerplus unto him at her returne, with further order to
draw Bills of Exchange uppon him for the Surplus of hur full Loading.
Whereuppon the def'. became Indebted unto this pi': for monney laid out
towards the repairing of the said Shipp jn the summe of ^"144: 13: 5! as
pf account appeares: one hundred and twelve pound of Wc.h said summe
the Mast!" of the sd Shipp Gerard Marshart and this pi': passed their Bills
of Exchange on the deft: payable unto Peter Coffin in money or Sugar at
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 247
Barbados and ordered the remainder part of the account being ^32:
13: 5^ to be remitted to this pit: by the returne of the s? Shipp or any
other opportunity: But the said bill of exchange being tendered to the
def': instead of excepting thereof, he suffered the said bill to be protested
wc.h is come back againe uppon this P1' who is now Lyable to satisfy the
same together with 25 pf Cto dammage according to Custome; Where-
uppon the P1' for the recovery of his Just debt, hath caused an attach-
ment to be laid, uppon the said Shipp The Adventure now Riding at
Ancor in this harbour, uppon whose accompt and in reparation of which
the s-d Monney was laid out, and Craves that he may have Condemnation
ag? the S? Shipp for the S? debt of ,£144: 13: 5! W? the Allowance of 25
pf Ct0 uppon the Bill of Exchange, and such other dammages as this
Court shall Judge reasonable, w'.h Cost of Suite. The Case being referred
to a Jury of Merchants who brought in their Verdict viz? Wee find for
the P1.1 and find the Shipp Adventure now Riding at Ancor in this harbour
to be the Shipp which was Consigned to Piscataque in Decemb' last, from
Robbert Rich to Mayor Shappleigh, and that the Bill of Exchange
returned & protested from the Barbados is to be made good by the S?
Shipp with Cost of Suite. Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered
that Judgement should be entered against the def' for the Paiment of the
S? Bill of Exchange according to Verdict; as alsoo for the remainder part
of the ace' being ,£32. 13: 5! and Cost of Suite; with this Provisoe that
the S? Well™ Shackerley present Master of the S? Shipp, Adventure, or
any other person in the behalf of the S? Robbert Rich shall give in
Security for the paiment of the s? debt, within the space of 6. Monthes
next Ensuing the date hereof, except they can make it appeare within the
s? time of 6 Monthes that the s? debt is satisfyed at Barbados or else-
where, or that the s? Shipp nor any part thereof at this present time doth
not properly belong to the S? Robbert Rich.
JURY.
Tho: Louelace, foreman; Johannes De Peister, Jacques Cousseau,
William Derval, Humphry Warren, Jeronimus Ebbing, Francis Rom-
bouts, Francis Boon, John Moll, Gillyn Verplanck, Edmond Gibbons,
Jacob Leiseler.
On this day the 14* of July received from the Worshipp" Mayor the
presentment of Willem Beeckman, Schout at Esopus, who declared that
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one the 21* of June last past, the Boddy of Walraven Claerhout (who
being fallen overboard from Claes Lock's Sloop at her last going up and
drounded) was brought up at Esopus and by him Visited, but found no
Wound or bruise on the s? Boddy.
Att a Mayors Court held In New York this 23th of August A? 1670.
Present Mf Cornells Steenwyck, Mayor; Capt" Thomas De Laval, Capt?
Matthias Nicolls, Mr John Lawrence, Mr Cornells Van Ruyven, M'
Nicolaes de meyer, Alderm: Capt? John Manning, Sherif.
Mr. Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna hall, deft. The Court ordered
that this Case should be Suspended withall untill the next Court day, and
do recommend unto Mf Johannes Van Brugh & Mr Poulus Leendersen
Van de grift to Compare the Pit? ace" with the Bookes of the Deft:, and
to make a returne thereof at the next Court day.
Ferdinandus van Sichelen, pltf. v/s Jan Gouwenburgh, deft. Pltf.
demands from deft., in virtue of a conveyance executed by Joncker Vos
in pltf's favour, dated 28 April last, ten anchors of rum, being for divers
goods delivered by the abovenamed Vos to the deft., according to inven-
tory dated 20 January past, to be traded off in the Caribbee Islands to
his greatest advantage. The deft, acknowledges to have received the
goods from the abovenamed Vos on the aforesaid condition, but says
that the abovenamed Vos had made over the proceeds of said goods to
Symon Jans Romeyn ; and whereas he could not dispose of the goods,
but was obliged to bring them back, the deft, maintains, that the said
goods ought not be delivered to the pltf., but to the abovenamed Romeyn.
The W: Court having heard the debates of parties and the produced doc-
ument being examined and looked into, their W: decree and order, that
the deft, shall deliver over all the aforesaid goods according to inventory
into the hands of the Vendu Mastr of this City to be sold by him at
public auction, which being done they order the nett proceeds thereof to
be paid to the pltf. up to the aforesaid sum or quantity of ten anchors of
rum, and no more in case the above goods may happen to fetch more.
John Wantshair, Pit: v/s William Smytton, deft: The Pit: declareth
that in the month of March 1669: he Sold unto one Richard Keane in
MariLand a Parcel of planckes and Bread for the summe of one thousand
three hundred and Sixty foure pounds of tobacco ; for the true Payment
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 249
of Which sumrae, he the deft: gave his Bill under his hand that if the
s? Tobacco Where not Paid, he the deft: would pay it himselfe; And this
Pit: haveing made a Voyage expressely to Maryland afores? to receive his
said tobacco from the s? Keane. But uppon demanding of it he the
s? Keane replyed that this deft: M1. Singlton must pay it; By Wc.h Voyage
& the Losse of the time and freight the Pit: Saith to be damnified the
summe of 5 lb Sterlings, Whereuppon the Pit: Commenced this his Suit,
and Prayed Judgement accordingly. Uppon hearing of both Parties, &
Examining of the papers produced in Court; The Worshipp1.1 Court
Ordered that Judgement should be entred against the deft: for the prin-
cipall debt of 1364 lb of tobacco & Caske, to be paid here at New Yorck,
to the true Vallue of soo much tobacco in Maryland together W* Cost of
Suit.
Elsie Trotter, Pit: v/s Simon Robberts, deft. The Court ordered
this Case should be Suspended Withal till the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit: v/s S toff el Van Laer, deft. The Court
ordered a Suspence in this Case till next Court day.
Jan Gowenbergh, Pit: v/s Lourens Vander Spiegel, deft. The Pit:
declares that one MT. Cooke deceased is Indebted unto him for Several
goods delivered him at Neuis, as by his ac' may appeare, and Whereas
the deft: hath some goods received from the s? Cooke, this pit: prayeth
that the s? goods may be Condemned towards the Satisfying of his Just
debt, together With Cost of Suit. Uppon hearing of both Parties, and
examing of the Lett' Wc.h the s? Coocke wrote from Barbados to Newes in
Wc.h he Confessed to be in the pit' debt & promised to make him payment
uppon his arrival at Yorke ; The Worshipp1.1 Court thereupon ordered (in
Case the deft: hath any Effects in his hands of the s? Cooke) that the
deft: should pay unto the s? pit: soo much as the pit: shal sufficiently
proeve to be due unto him from the s? Cooke, together With Cost of Suit.
David Jochemsen, pltf. v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft. fi. 59. 10 zewant for passage money to the Esopus etc, with
costs. Deft, produces an offset a/c of Reyntie Pieters, pltf's partner in
the yacht, by which s? Reyntie remains still indebted in the sum of fl.
128. 6. after the above fl. 59: 10 is deducted, in pledge of which they
have in hands from the aforesaid Reyntie a silver penny, which they
exhibit in Court. Judgment suspended to next Court day.
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Mary Matthews, pltf. v/s Jan Roelofzen, carpenter, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. fl. no. 6 sewant according to ace' with costs. Deft,
admits the debt and asks | delay. The W: Court condemn the deft, to
pay the pltf. the s? fl. no: 6. sewant within the term of six weeks.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Herry Breser, deft. The Pit: declares
that he hath Seized uppon two ancors & 5 Kan of Rom of the deft? for
Wc.h the deft: hath not taken out a permit nor Satisfyed the Excise, to this
pit: and the deft: makeing profession of tapping or Selling of drinke by
retaile, therefore the pit: demands Six time the Vallue besides the forfiture
of the s? Rom ; The def t? wife appearing in Court, Answered that the s?
Rom was to be sent for Nevesincx, and that she had given notice thereof
to the pit: before Seizure was made. Herry Nuton deposeth that before
Seizure was made he heard the def?: Say that the s? rom Was to goe for
Nevesincx. The Worshipp1.1 Court Do recommend unto Mr Jacob Leise-
ler, Thimothy Gabrie, Phillip Johns, & John Garland to endeavour a
Composure betwixt both parties, and to make a returne thereof at the
next Court day.
Walraven Claerhout's widow, pltf. v/s Anna Gerrits, deft. For de-
famation. Parties being heard by the W: Court they order and charge
the deft, to forbear in future calumniating or defaming the pltf. on pain
of being fined; and to pay the costs incurred herein.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit: v/s Humphry Dampoort, def': The Court
ordered a Suspence in this Case till next Court day.
Mary Matthews, Pit: v/s Fredrick Hendrix, def': both parties
defaut.
Warnaer Wessells, Pit: v/s Jurian de Kouper, deft: The def': not
being Legally Summond, It was ordered that a defaut should be entred
for the def': and the Case to be determined at the next Court day.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Wf Smitt Miller, deft: Parties agreed.
Nicolaes Bayard, Pit: v/s John Willson, deft: The Pit: declares
that the Deft: is become Indebted unto him for goods bought in the out-
cry at M' d'Peyster the summe of fl. 98. Seawant for the Satisfying of
Wc.h the pit: Stopt in his hands the goods bought by y? deft: at the s? out-
cry, and arrested his person for the payment of the s? debt. The deft:
remaining defaut this day for the third Court day. The Court ordered
that the Pit: should make Sale of the s? goods Wc.h the deft: hath left in
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his hands in a Publicq outcry and what it shall Yield Lesse, that the re-
mainder should be made good by the deft: or his Bayle together W* Cost
of Suit.
Johannes Hardenbroeck, Pit: v/s Dirck Evertsen, deft: the def*: i.
defaut. The Court ordered that the deft: or his Baile should be Sum-
mond at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit: v/s Reyntie Gaukes, deft: Uppon the deft?
desire this Case Was Suspended till next Court day.
Mettie Wessels, Pit: v/s Arian Van Laer, def': The deft: first
defaut.
Jonathan Silk, Pit: v/s Arian Van Laer, Def?: The Deft: first
defaut.
Thimotheus Gabrie, Pit: v/s Mary Dopsen, deft. The Deft: first
defaut.
Carsten Luersen, Pit: v/s Mary Mattheus, Deft: Parties agreed.
Isaacq Foreest, Pit: v/s Jurian de Kouper, Deft: the deft: i. defaut.
Thomas Francens Wife, Pit: v/s Lourens Jansen Smit, deft: The
Deft: 1 defaut.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Albert Koninck, deft: The Deft: i de-
faut.
On the petition of Arnout Webber requesting, that he be one of
the carmen of this City, is apostilled: Petitioner's request is granted on
condition, that he duly comports himself according to the previous orders
given on the carts, usefully and to the accommodation of the Burgers and
merchants.
The Sec?' Nicolaes Bayard is recommended to advise the Commis-
saries at Albany, that divers creditors are here of the estate of the late
Reyntie Pieters, and as some of his effects, vizJ the yacht is returned
here, it will therefore be necessary that the curators of said estate
authorize some persons here to regulate it for as much as belongs to this
place.
Jacob Milburn, p1.' v/s Pieter Groenendyck, Def' The P''s Atturney
refusing to proceed to Tryall the Worshipp!1 Court ordered that a Non
Suite should be entred ag5.' the P1.' and that the def's Case of Peltry
attached in the hands of Albert Bosh should be Released from the
Arrest, and Delivered up to the Def? and the P" to pay Cost of Court.
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Abel Hardenbergh, pltf. v/s Annetje, wife of Jacobus Fabricius,
deft. Pltf. says, he hired deft's son as a boy to learn the trade of shoe-
making according to indentures executed before the Notary Willem Bogar-
dus, and complains, that the abovenamed boy has ran away from him and
is now entertained by deft. He requests, that deft, be ordered to send
back the aforesaid boy and to pay for loss of time, with costs. Defts.
attorney Baey Croesvelt appearing complains, that the pltf. had illtreated
and beaten the boy, which is denied by the pltf. The W: Court having
heard parties order deft, to hand over the above boy to the pltf. until
the improper treatment be proved. Deft, meanwhile to pay costs.
The state and inventory of the estate of Jacob van Couwenhoven,
dec? being delivered in Court with the appended petition of the curators
of said estate requesting in substance further and more special order for
the sale of the surrendered real and personal property and how to proceed
further for the advantage of the estate: the Worshipp1.1 Court orders as
follows: The curators of the s? estate are hereby allowed and authorized
to proceed with the sale of the goods, real and personal, on condition
that the fence of the lot of the Great House on the Heere Graft * may be
drawn back and set on the common line of the abovenamed Graft.
Att a May? Court held at New Yorke Septbr the 6th 1670. Present
Mf Corn: Steenwyck, May?; Capt" Tho: De Lavall, Capt? Matthias
Nicolls, Mr John Lawrence, Mr Cornelis Van Ruyven, M- Nicolaes de
Meyer, AldEmen; Capt" Manning, Sherif.
W. Nicolaes de Meyer, Pit: v/s Anna Hall, deft. The Court
ordered that the pit: should take out a Coppy of the Last Order of Court
in this Case, and Cause it to be delivered to the persons appointed for to
State the acct* betwixt the pit: & deft: and therefore Suspended this Case
till next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft. The arbitral ap-
pointed for this Case, not haveing brought in their report, the Court
ordered this Case should be Suspended withal untill next Court day.
Elsie Trotter, Pit: v/s Simon Robberts, deft. The deft: not being
present to defend his Cause, the Court thought fit to Suspend the Tryal
* The Couwenhoven property here referred to was at the North east Corner of Broad
and Stone Streets, and ran back to the present South William Street. — Manual, 1861.
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for Six Weekes Longer, to the end the defts Baile Mf Rider might give
notice to the s? deft: for to make his personal appearance at the s? time,
or by further default that then the Case shal be decided by the Court
Without any further delay.
Davit Jochemsen, Pit: v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft: The Court ordered
that this Case should be Suspended till the pit: be returned from delo-
warre; and an answer is came from the Commissares of dellowarre, uppon
the Letter sent them Concerning the Estate of Reyntie Pieters.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Herry Breser, deft: The Court doe Sus-
pend this Case till the arbitraters have brought in their Report according
to the Last ordr of Court.
Warnaer Wessells, pit: v/s Humphry dampoort, deft. The Court
ordered that this Case should be Suspended till the arbitraters appointed
for this Case, have brought in their report.
Warnaer Wessels, pit: v/s Juriaen de Kouper, deft: The Court
ordered that both parties should bring in their proefes at the next Court
day.
Johannes Hardenbroeck, pltf. v/s Dirck Evertsen, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft. fl. 5:6: 10 in beavers and fl. 176: 10 in sewant accord-
ing to ace' with costs. Deft, acknowledges the debt and requests ^ delay.
The W: Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay the pltf. the
above fl. 5:6: 10 in beavers and fl. 176: 10 in seawant within the space of
six weeks, with costs.
1670 22? 9^ Issued out Execut"
In the matter in question between Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s
Reyntie Gaukes, deft., regarding their difference of a/c the W: Court
authorized as arbitrators Sieurs Timotheus Gabrie and Hendrick Obe,
who are hereby required and requested to examine and review the ac-
counts of parties and if possible to settle them and to reconcile parties,
and to report their conclusion at the next Court day.
Mette Wessels, pit: v/s Ariaen Van Laer, deft: the deft: 2? defaut.
Jonathan Silck, Pit: v/s Ariaen Van Laer, deft: the deft: 2 defaut.
Timothy Gabrie, Pit: v/s Mary dopsen, deft: The Court ordered
that the deft: should take out a Coppy of the obligation and to make hur
answer to the same at the next Court day.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Albert Koninck, deft: the deft: 2 defaut.
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W™ Merrit, Pit: v/s Marten hofman, deft: the deft: i defaut.
ffredrick Gysbersen, Pit: v/s Jno: garland, deft: the deft: i defaut.
John damrill, Pit: v/s Thomas francen, deft: The Pit: declareth
that the deft: hath Sould unto him a howse & Lott of Ground within this
City; of Wc.h ground about two foot is Wanting Wherefore the Pit:
Prayeth that the s? deft: be ordered forthwith to make good What he hath
Sold to this Pit: together with Cost. The Court thought fitt to referre
this Case to some Indifferent Persons, and to that end have Made Choice
of Capt!1 Dudley Louelace & M* Poulus Leendersen Vande Grift, for to
Survey the Ground in Controversie, and to heare & examin what shall be
alleadged by both parties, and if possible to decide the differance and
endeavour a Composure betwixt them, and to make a Returne thereof at
the next Court day.
Nicolaes de Meyer, pit: v/s Egbert Myndersen, deft: The pit: de-
mands from this deft: as p? acct: appeares the summe of one hundred
seaven gild' & ten stivers Seawant W'.h Cost. The deft: ownes the debt
of fl. 104. and produced an account in Contra. The Court uppon hear-
ing of both parties did decree & order that the deft: shall make Imediat
payment of the s? debt, deducting what he can make appeare to be due
unto him by Contra acct:, and to pay Cost of Court.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Dirck Van Schelluyne, deft: the deft:
1 defaut.
Anno 1670 The 16th of Septembr did the Worshipp1.1 Mayor Commis-
sionate and authorize Adolph Pieterse and Albert Bosh to be overzeers
of the Estate of Jacob Engelen of this Citty, Marrinor who dyed Intestate
within this Citty they bringing a due ace' and Returne thereof under
their hands to the office of this Citty and performe all other thing and
things as by Law they are bound to do, as more at Large by the s? Com-
mission can & may appeare.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck, the 27'.h day of Septf A°
1670. Present Mf Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayf; Capt. Thomas deLaval,
Capt? Matth. Nicolls, M' John Laurence, M' Cornels. Van Ruyven, Mf
Nicolaes de Meyer, Aldrmen; Capt. John Manning, Sherif.
M1. Nicolaes de Meyer, P1.' v/s Anna Hall, Widdow & relict of Tho
Hall deceased, def' The P1' declareth that the def' is Indebted unto
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him by Obligation of hur deceased husband the summe of one thousand
Ninety Gild" & n stiv: besides the Intrest at 10 p C'.° Amounting to the
summe of one hundred Sixty four Gildr.s & ten stivr.s for Wc.h this P"
prayeth Judgement of the Court against the def? deducting what the def?
hath paid in part thereof being according to the P'?s ace' the summe of
fl. 532. The deft3 atturny replyeth that the sd. Intrest is Contrary to Law,
but is Willing to Satisfy the prencepal debt. Uppon hearing of both
parties the Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that Judgement should be entred
ag5.' the def' for the payment of the Principal debt, deducting what she
the Def' can make appeare to have satisfyed in part of the s? Debt; and
Concerning the Intrest the Court do Respit the same till further Order
and the def? to pay Cost of Suit.
Uppon Complaint made to this Court that Anna Hall, widdow and
relict of Thomas Hall deceased, hath not proeved or made appeare to this
Court by what Vertue she doth administer uppon the Estate of his de-
ceased husband; Itt is this day ordered that the s? Anna Hall, shall make
it appeare to this Court, at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, P1.' v/s Stoffel van Laer, def? The Pit. declared
he was uppon an agreemt. with the Deft.
Elsie Trotter, P1' v/s Simon Robberts, Def? Suspended by a former
Ordr of Court.
David Jochemsen, P1.' v/s Joseyn Verhagen, Def? Suspended by a
form? ord' of Court.
Warnaer Wessels, Pi' v/s Herry Breser, Def? Suspended until the
Arbitrate have brought in their Report.
Warnaer Wessels, P1' v/s Humphry Dampoort, def? Suspended
until the Arbitrat's have brought in their award.
Jacques Cousseau, pltf. v/s Mde. Margriet Backers, deft. Pltf. de-
mands by virtue of a mortgage on the house and lot of deft's husband
Sieur Jacob Backer,* dated 9 Aug5.' 1666. s? sum of eight thousand
* Jacob Backer of Amsterdam had been a leading merchant in this city, where he
married, Oct., 1655, Margaret, dau. of Rev. Balthazar Stuyvesant of Delfzyl in the prov-
ince of Groningen, and step sister of Gov. Peter Stuyvesant. By this lady, he had four
children. Mr. Backer was Schepen of this City in 1660 and 1664, in which later year he
returned to Holland, after the surrender, leaving his affairs in the hands of his wife, who
being unable to discharge a mortgage on his property on the east side of Broad Street,
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pounds of tobacco and requests, that the aforesaid house and lot may be
sold in satisfaction of the aforesaid sum, unless deft, desires to pay him
from some other property. Deft, says, she acknowledges the justice of
the aforesaid debt and has no effects wherewith to pay it. The W: Court
having heard parties, condemn deft, to pay the aforesaid debt to the pltf.
or in default thereof they order the house and lot, pledged by the afore-
said mortgage, to be sold by execution in payment of the aforesaid eight
thousand pounds of tobacco; with costs.
Jacques Cousseau, Pit: v/s Johan de Decker, deft: The Pit: deliver-
ing in his declaration, Itt was ordered that the deft: should take out a
Coppy thereof and make his answer to the same at the next Court.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit: v/s Jurian Jansen de Coop!", deft: The Court
ordered that the Pit: should bring in his objections against the deft? ac-
count at the next Court day.
M' Johan de Deckere, Pit: v/s Johanna de Witt, deft: The Pit: de-
clares that the deft: is Indebted unto him the summe of fifty foure whole
beavers together with the Intrest at tenne p' Ct? since the Yeare A? 1666.
as appeares by a Morgage bearing date the for Wc.h he Craves
Judgem-: against the deft: W1!1 Cost of Suit. The deft: ownes the princi-
pal debt of 54. B? Wch have bene reddy ever since the Yeare A° 1667. but
since that time never demanded here at New Yorck where the same Was
due to be paid only the pit: did demand them once in holland, where she
was bound to pay. Uppon hearing of both parties the Court did decree
& order that Judgement should be entred ag5:' the deft: for the paiment of
the principal debt, together with the Intrest at Six pf Ct? p' annum, ever
since the last paiment was due to the pit: and the deft: to Pay Cost of Suit.
Mettie Wessels, Pit: v/s Ariaen Van Laer, deft: The Pit: remaining
defaut the Court ordered that a Non Suite should be entred agst the Pit:
and she to pay Cost.
Jonathan Silck, Pit: v/s Ariaen Van Laer, deft: Uppon hearing of
the debates of both parties the Court ordered that the deft: should bring
in an account of his demands at the next Court day.
south of Beaver Street, sold the premises Feb. 24, 167^ to Balthazar de Haert, to whom
she bore a son, Daniel, bapt. Sept. 1, 1671. — Murphy's Anthology, 182 ; N. Y. Deeds,
Lib. A., 124; N. Y. Wills, i., 385. March 11, 167I, she married Hendrick Drooge-
stradt, of Elizabeth, N. J.— O'C.
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Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Thomas Conninck, deft: The Pit: de-
mands by account the summe of fl. 88: 8 gild' Seawant for W* he Craves
Judgemh agst: the deft: With Cost of Suit. The deft remaining defaut
at the third Court day, the Court ordered that Judgemt: should be entred
agst the deft: for the payment of the s? debt With Cost of Suit.
1670. 12 9b.r Execut: Issued out uppon this Judgement.
Timotheus gabrie, pit: v/s Mary dopsen, deft: The Court ordered
that the pit: should deliver in a declaration jn Writing at the next Court
day.
William Merrit, Pit: v/s Marten hofman, deft: the deft 2' defaut.
fredrick gysbersen, Pit: v/s John garland, deft, the deft. 2? defaut.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s Dirck Van Schelluyne, deft: the deft:
2? defaut.
Stoffel Van Laer, Pit: v/s Mary Matthews, deft: The Pit: declares
that the deft: is Indebted unto him the summe of one hundred & ninety
gildr.s Seawant, for Wc.h he Craves Judgement agst: the deft: W* Cost of
Suite. The deft: acknowledged the debt, and desired some time for
paiment. The Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order that the deft:
should make paiment of the s? debt within the space of Six Weeckes next
ensuing this date, With Cost of Suit.
Stoffel Van Laer, Pit: v/s John garland, deft: Parties agreed.
Stoffel Van Laer, Pit: v/s Benjamin Johns, deft: the deft. 1 defaut.
Stoffel Van Laer, Pit: v/s Claer Ebells, deft, the deft: 1 defaut.
Ariaen Van Laer Pit. v/s John Steelmon, deft, the deft: 1 defaut.
Balthazar De Haert, Pit: v/s Richard Morris, deft: the def The
Pit: declares that the in the Yeare 1666. this deft: became Security for
george dennis, to repay the pit: the Custome of 13370 lb sugar Wc.h the
s? dennis then had Consigned to this Pit: amounting to the Summe of fl.
1 102: 6 seawant; besides the Losse by the sugars Wasting; for Wc.h this
pi? prayeth Judgement agst this Deft: with Cost. The deft: desired that
the pit: should proeve he had paid soo much Custome for the s? Sugar.
The Worshipp1.1 Thomas de Lavall at the s? tyme being Collect", of the
Customes, doth Certify he received for Custome of the sd Sugar from this
pit: the summe of fl. 685, and allowed him the rest for Store, in Con-
sideration of some favour wc.h this pit: at that time had done to him for
the use of the Guarison. Uppon hearing of both Parties the Worship!1
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Court did decree & order that the deft: in the behalf e of the s? george
dermis Schould repay to this pit: within the space of two months next
ensuing the date hereof, the said Custome amounting in Silver the sume
of ^22: 4 Sterling or in seawant four for one, as this pit: hath paid
amounting to the summe of fl. 1065: 12 together With Cost of Suit.
Richard Moris, Pitt v/s george dennis, def" The pit: humbly desires
that the deft: maybe ordered before he departs this place to give this pit:
better security for the debt: wc.h this pit: is bound to pay for the deft*
acct: unto Balthazar de haert. The deft: promised to give the pit: good
Satisfaction; of w0!1 the pit: did accept of, and thereuppon withdrew his
action before the Court.
Stoffel vanLaer, pltf. v/s Egbert Myndertzen, deft. Pltf. demands
the excise on a pipe of wine with costs. Deft, says, he had entered the
pipe of wine only a few days before the Burgher excise was formed by
him, therefore maintains he can deduct half the excise. Parties being
heard by the W: Court their Worships decide, that the deft, is bound to
pay the full excise since no restitution of the Burghers license was made
on the new farming and therefore condemn him to pay the excise with
Costs.
In the matter in question between Abram Janzen, carpenter, pltf. v/s
Arian and Stoffel van Laer, defts., regarding the building of a tan mill *
and payment therefor, the W. Court authorized as arbitrators Adolph
Pieters, Jonas Bartels and Abel Hardenbroeck, who are hereby required
to hear the question between parties argued and if possible to decide it
and to deliver in their report on the last Court day.
Poulus Richard, pltf. v/s Niclis du Puy, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fl. 108. as per a/c with costs. Deft, admits the debt, but says, that
pltf. promised to let him work it out: yet he offers to pay in zewant in 3
months. The W: Court having heard parties condemn deft, to pay the
above sum of fl. 108 in zewant within the term of 3 months from date
hereof, with costs.
Egbert Myndersen, Pit: v/s William Smit, deft: In an act: of debt
to the summe of fl. 134. Itt was this day ordered that the pit: should
* Christopher van Laer purchased, Octbr. 23, 1665, from the estate of Rachel van
Tienhoven a lot, the S. W. corner of Broad Str. and Exchange Place, where this tan mill
was erected. — Valentine, Manual, 1857, 548, Liber A, p. 7, Registers Office.
1670] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 259
first Satisfy the Court Charges of the former action, before he might come
to tryal in this Case.
Mary Mattheus, Pit: v/s fredrick hendricx Coupf, deft: the Pit:
demands from the deft: as p' account appeares the summe of f. 45: 16.
in Seawant for Wc.h she craves Judgemt: W* Cost. The deft: remaining
defaut to appeare at the third Court day; The Worshipp1.1 Court there-
uppon ordered that Judgemt: should be entred against the deft: for the
payment of the s? Debt, With Cost of Suit.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mastf, pit: v/s Stoffel Van Laer, deft: The
Pit: declares that on the 4* of august last he Sold unto this deft: in a
Publicq outcry for the acct: of Rabba Coty one Neger boy for the summe
of fl. 930. seawant, payable according to yf Conditions jn the space of
three months after the s? date, provided the purchasers gave in sufficient
security for the Paiment of their Purchaze. The def' remaining defaut
to appeare uppon the first Summons, the Worshipp1.1 Court uppon examin-
ing of the s? Conditions did Order that Judgement should be entred
against the def' that the s? def' should give in Security according to the
tennure of the Conditions; before the next Court day; or by further delay
that the Neger boy should be sold in publicq Outcry and What the boy
should yield lesse that the def' shall satisfy the same, together with Cost
and dammages.
Warnaer Wessels, P" v/s John Risbel, defJ In an Act" of debt to
the Summe of fl : 30. The Court ordered that the P? should proeve his
debt at the next Court day.
On the petition of the Overseers of the public Roads as well on this
as on the other side of the Fresh Water, It is this day decreed and ordered
by the Worshipp" Court, that all the carters of this City, who use the
Roads over the Fresh Water, whether in drawing firewood from the
public woods or otherwise shall be bound to aid in repairing said roads,
as well as the country people.
On complaint of the Sheriff, that divers persons suffer great damage
because Jan Hendricks Coopal and Tomas Wandel have to the present
time failed to construct their wall on the waterside, according to previous
order, It is therefore Ordered by the W: Court, that the above named
Coopal and Wandel shall cause their Walls to be built up within six
weekes time on pain of being fined.
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Ariaen van Laer, P1.' v/s Arent Isaacqsen, Def? Parties agreed.
Tomas Davitzen, P" v/s Arent Juriaens Lantsman, de£ The P1' re-
maining defaut and therefore nonsuited.
Johannes Hardenbroeck, Atturny of the Widdow of Adriaen deBoer,
P" v/s Govert Loocquermans and the rest of the Curators of the Estate
of Geertie, Widow of Bartholmeus Manicus, dec?, Defs The Court
ordered that the Defts should take out a Coppy of the P1'3 declaration and
returne their answer to the same at the next Court day.
On complaint of Nicolaes de Meyer, that Barent Cours is encroach-
ing with his wall on the aforesaid de Meyer's ground, notwithstanding he
had legally forbidden him to do so; with further request, that the Above-
named Barent Courten may be Ordered again to pull down the aforesaid
wall and place it on the old line, especially as he has already built on the
extremity of his ground. The W: Court authorize Mr. Adolf Pieters and
Alexander Stulter to inspect the work and to report to the Court at the
next Court day, whether the Above named Barent Cours has intruded
beyond his proper line and has laid the customary leads.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck, the 10* day of October A°
1670. Present Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, Mayo'; Mr- Thomas de Laval,
M- Matthias Nicolls, M* John Laurence, M[ Cornelis van Ruyven,
M- Nicolaes de Meyer, Aldermen.
On the Petition of Herry Nuton, C-s Sergeant and Mace Bearer,
Desireing that something might be allowed unto him by this Court for
bearing the Mace. Whereuppon the Court ordered that his salary should
be advanced for bearing the Mace five pounds p? Annum.
The Court Likewise Ordered that the Goal Keeper Pieter Schaef-
bankx Salary should be advanced fifty gildr-s per Annum.
The Court Concidering that the Election of the New May' and Alder-
men for this Citty New Yorke is at hand, they have this day made and
presented to his honn? the Govern? the following Nomination : —
To the Right Honnb.le Coll. Francis Lovelace, Govern?
Whereas the time for the Election of New May? and Aldermen of this
Citty is att hand, We have thought fit to present to Y° Honn? a double
number of persons for Mayy Aldermen & Sherif of this Corporat? and do
Nominate —
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For Mayr.s
Capt" Thomas de Laval,
Capt" Matthias Nicolls.
For Alderm?
Johannes van Brugh,
Johannes de Peister,
Olof Stevensen Cortlant,
Isaacq Bedloo,
Poulus Leendersen,
Govert Loocquermans.
For Sheriff.
Capt" John Manning,
Allard Anthony.
Most humbly requesting that Yo' honn' wil be pleased to Elect out of the
s? Number such persons, as Y1. honn' in his Wisdome shal Judge fitt for
the best and well government of this Corporat" and We shall Remaine
Yol" honn' humble Servants,
The May' and Aldermen of the Citty New Yorck
to witt Cornells Steenwyck, Mayo';
Tho: de Laval,
Matth Nicolls,
Jno. Laurence,
Corn, van Ruyven,
Nicolaes de Meyer, Aldermen.
By Ordr of the s? Mayor & Alderm?
(Signed) N: Bayard, Sec.
New Yorke, Octob' the io'?1 1670.
New Yorke, Octobf the 13th A° 1670.
Out of the Within Written Nominated Persons did his honnr this day
by his Commission Elect
Capt" Thomas de Lavall to be Mayor.
Capt. Matthias Nicolls, 1
Mr John Laurence,
M' Olof Stevensen, i- to be Alderm"
M' Johannes van Brugh,
Mr. Isaacq Bedloo.
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And M.1. Allard Anthony to be Sherif of this Citty from the day of the
date hereof untill the 13th day of Octob- in the Yeare of Or Lord A? 167 1 :
And have alsoo made Oath Accordingly, Whereuppon the s? Commission
was this day Publisht by the Governrs Order.
N: Bayard, Sec.
New Yorke A? 1670.
The following Named Persons have entered their Banns of Matrimony
before the IP Mayr of this City, to be proclaimed at the usual time &
place.
1670
3 June. Enogh Michielsen, Bachelor, born at N. York, with
Dirckie Meyers, Spinster, bora at Amsterdam.
11 ditto. Benjamin Provoost, born at Harfort in N. England, with
Sara Barents, born at New Haerlem.
23d July. Nicholas Jans Baker, Widower of Annatie Harmans, with
Maretie Gerrits, widow of Frans Jansen of Hogten.
28* ditto Claes Cornelissen, born at Schoonhoven, with
Cattelyn Jansen, born at Amsterdam.
13 Aug. Evert Evertsen Pels, bora at New Albany, with
Breghjen Elswaert, born at Amsterdam.
27 ditto. Johannes Vernelje with Aeltie Waldron.
Jan Nagel with Rebecca Waldron.
3 Septr Marius de Vos, Widow' of dec? Magdaleentie Teunis; with
Elsie Barents, Widow of Adam Bremer.
i5.1 Oct. Matthyas de Haert, Widow' of Annetie Jacobs Sprongh,
with
Johanna de Witt, widow of Johannes de Witt.
8 ditto Gerret Huygen de Kleyn with Geertie Rutgers, Widow of
dec? Harmen Wessels.
New Yorke, Octobr the 15* 1670.
By Order of the Worshipp1.1 Mayor Thomas de Lavall was this day
the following order made & Issued out:
Whereas this Citty New Yorke hath bene at excessive Charges
towards the renewing & repairing of the Great Bridge of this Citty, and
therefore requisit that all those that make use thereof should Contribute
somthing towards the same; Wee have therefoer thought fit to Impose
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uppon all Horses Mares or Guildens that shal be Shipt & Exported from
this place for Virginy Mary Land or any other outward Plantation viz'
for a Horse or Mare etz one Shilling in Silver or two guild1.3 in Wampum
and for a, Coalt under a Yeare old half price, and do further hereby
authorize empower & appoint Philip Johns of this Citty Haven mr for to
Collect & receive the said Imposition to the Use of the Citty, and for the
due Execution hereof this wil be to him a Sufficient Warrant dated In
New Yorke the 15* of Octob' 1670.
(Signed) By Ord- of the Worshipp1.1 May^ & Alderm?
of the Citty New Yorke
N. Bayard, Sec?
Att a Mayor's Court held at New Yorck the 18* day of October in
the 2 2n.d Yeare of the Raigne of (X Souvvraigne Lord Charles the Second,
By the Grace of God of Greate Britaine France and Ireland King defen-
der of the faith &ca. Annoq. Dom! 1670.
Present Capt? Thomas de Lauall, Mayor; Capt" Matthyas Nicolls,
Mr John Lawrence, M' Olof Stevensen, M!" Johannes Van Brugh, M'
Isaacq Bedloo, Aldermen ; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Alice Trotter, Pit. v/s Simon Roberts, Def? Uppon the desire of
the def's Atturney, the Court Ordered that this case should be suspended
untill next Court day, and then to be decided without any further
delay.
Jacques Cousseau, Pit. v/s Johan de Decker, Df' The Def' deliver-
ing in his answer to the PI'5 declaration, which being in dutch, the Court
ordered that the same should be Translated, In the meanwhile they doe
appoint M1. Allard Anthony, M' Johannes de Peister, M* Christoffel
Hooghlant, and M' Jeronimus Ebbing to view and Examin the papers &
Evidences produced by both parties, and to bring in their report, and
Satisfy the Court Concerning this Case at the Next ensuing Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, Pltf. v/s Juriaen de Couper, Def' Uppon the
desire of the Pit. the Court allowed him time till next Court day to bring
in his objections ag5.' the def's account, and no Longer, but then to be
decided without any further delay.
David Jochemsen, P1' v/s Josyn Verhagen, def' Suspended by a
former Ordf of Court.
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Warnaer Wessels, P1.' v/s Herry Breser, Def? Suspended by a
former Ord? of Court.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit. v/s Humphry Dampoort, Def? Suspended by
a former Ord of Court.
Jonathan Silck, P" v/s Arian Van Laer, Def' The Court having
viewed & taken into Consideration what hath bene alleadged by both
parties, have thought fit to decree and ord? that the def' shall pay to the
P1.' for the Passage and other pretences of the Boy in Controversie the
summe of Six pounds together with Cost of Suit, or by refusall thereof to
redeliver the Boy to the P" Jonathan Silck afores?
The 26'.h of 9b? A? 167 1 Execution Issued out.
Timothy Gabrie, P1' v/s Mary Dopsen, Def' Itt was this day ordered
that the Def' should take out a Coppy of the P'?s declaration, and make
hur answer to the same at the next Court day.
Wilham Merrit, P1.' v/s Marten Hoffman, Def the Def? 3d default.
The P1.' demands for fraight from dellowarre etc. the summe of fl. 93: 10.
seawant, together with cost of suit. The def?5 Wife appearing in Court
desired that this case might be suspended till bur husbands returne from
Albany. The Court do allow the def? soo Longe time, provided, she the
def'.s wife gives in security for the Monney till that time.
Fredrick Gysbersen, P1.' v/s John Garland, def? The def? 2? de-
fault.
Egbert Myndersen, pltf. v/s Dirck van Schelluyne, deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft, according to a/c. fl. 60. zeawan, with costs. Deft,
remaining contumax on the third citation to appear, it was by the W:
Court decreed and ordered, that deft, shall pay to the pltf. the demanded
fl. 60. zeawan with costs.
1670. 12. 9b? Execut" Issued out uppon this Judgement.
Stoffel van Laer, P" v/s Benjamin Johns, Def? the def? 2? default.
Johannes Hardenbroeck, Pit. v/s Govert Loocquermans & the rest
of the Curat5 of Geertie, Widdow of Barthel Maen, Def'.5 The Court
ordered that the P1' should take out a Coppy of the Def'5' answer and to
make his reply to the same at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, P1.' v/s John Risbel, Def? The def! desired a
Coppy of the Bond, and time to answer to the same till next Court day,
wch is allowed him.
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Dirck Johnson, P" v/s Alexand' Watts, Def' in an ace* of the case
about the sale of a house. W? Merrit being sworne in Court, saith: that
he was present at the makeing of the bargaine, and heard Alexand' Watts
say if he Could sell his owne house, he would buy that of the P".'s and a
Little while after they came uppon y? price and the s? Watts said if you
will you may fetch 3 or 400 gld.rs in part of the Bargaine to morrow. Baey
Croosvelt Likewise being Sworne declareth the same, only saith that he
heard not that Alexand' Watts made any Exception if he could sell his
owne house or not.
Abel Hardenbroeck, P1' v/s Jacobus Fabricius, def' The P1' de-
mands from the def' for i£ ell of Camerick fl. 10. in beaver with costs.
The Def1.5 Atturney desired a Coppy of the Plts demand, to answer uppon
the same at the next Court day; wc.h the Court allowed him.
Mettie Wessells, P1.1 v/s John Risbell, Def The Def desired a
Coppy of the bond and time to answer till next Court day wc-h the Court
allowed him.
M' John Lawrence, P1' v/s Fredrick Arentsen, Def' The Def' 1"
defaut.
Dirck Jansen, P1.' v/s Rutgert Willems, Def' The P1.' demands of
the def' fl. 24. Seawant with costs of Suit. The def' ownes the debt
except fl. 5. wch he paid in part thereof and desires some time
may be allowed him to pay the rest. The Court ordered that the
Def' should pay to the P1' the remainder part of the s? debt, w'.h cost of
suit.
S toff el van Laer, pltf. v/s Jan Pietersen, shoemaker, deft. Pltf. de-
mands fl. 48. zeewan for rent of his house. Deft, acknowledges the debt,
but says, he does not know, that the pltf. is right owner of the house, in-
asmuch as he hired it from Kip. The Court condemn the deft, to pay
the pltf. the aforesaid rent, on condition that the pltf. is bound to guar-
antee the deft, against after claims.
Abram Jansen, P1.' v/s Ar. & Stoffel van Laer, Def'.s Suspended till
next Court.
Lourens vander Spiegel was this [day] chosen by the Court to be
Constable of this Citty dureing the Mayority of the Worshipp" Thomas
de Lavall, and hath made Oath accordingly.
Anna Hall this day Presenting her Late husband's Will, whereby she
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doth administr uppon the Estate of her s? Late husband, uppon perusal
the Court allowed of the s? Will and confirmed the same, the Will bears
date the 9* of aug' 1669: and made by W: Bogard.
Claes van Elslant Junior requests by petition, that he be accepted in
his father's place as undertaker and sexton of this City together with
auctioneer of sales, which is allowed by the W: Court on condition, that
he behave himself faithful and vigilant.
The Wife of Gerrit Jansen Stavast appearing in Court desired Liberty
to make Sale in publicq outcry of several goods wc.h Altie Rodgers had left
in pawn to Satisfy the rent wc.h was due unto hur from the said Rodgers
to the summe of fl. 150. seawant. The Court ordered that the goods
should be sold & the proceeds be delivered to the Petit', provided it doth
not amount above the s? summe.
Uppon the Petition of John Fassacre, desireing some suport in his
sicknesse ; The Court do recommend to the deakons of this Citty to allow
the Petit' some support, and to enquire Concern? the deseaze and Condi-
tion of the Petit', and the place of his Late residence, and to make a
returne thereof at the next Court day.
Uppon the Petition of Pieter Ryerson and the recommending of his
honnr the Governf, Itt is this day ordered by the Court that the s? Pieter
Ryersen shall be admitted to be a Burger of this Citty, Rendring and
paying for the same three beavers, and such other duties and acknowl-
edgments as thereunto do belonge.
Whereas Severall Complaints are made to this Court, that the former
Ordr.s enacted uppon the Bakeing of Bread within this Citty are Not
observed, but that severall abuses are Committed Contrary to the good
Intention of the s? Order; The Court have therefore thought fitt to
appoint and Authorize, and do by these presents appoint & authorize
M- Christoffel hooghlant & Mr Thimotheus Gabrie to be Censurers of all
the Bread that shall be Baked, And put to Sale by any Publicq Baker of
this Citty; and do further recommend to the s? persons for to view and
trye, (as often as they see Cause:) Whether it be made both in quantity
and quality according to true Intent of this Court, in the said order sett
forth; And do further Strictly Require the respective officers of this Citty
to be aiding and assisting to the s? Censurers, in the due Execution of
these presents according to the Tenn' of the s? order.
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1670. The 8* of 9b' The Court ordered this day that the follow-
ing Orders should be Issued out: —
Whereas Poulus Leendersen Vande Grift hath beene appointed by
this Court to be one of the Administrators of the Estate of Jacob van
Couwenhoven deaceased, whoo now of Late is departed from hence for
Holland and therefore requisit and necessary that some other fit person
should be appointed & admitted as administrator in his stead. Wee have
therefore thou't fit to nominate and appoint Mr Johannes de PeistT to be
one of the administrat°'s of the s? Estate to act & performe in as full and
ample manner as administ™5 by the Laws of this government are allowed
to, dated In New Yorke this 8* of Novembr A? 1670.
Whereas Mr. Poulus Leendersen Vande Grift heretofore hath bene
appointed by this Court to be one of the Assistants unto Mr.s Anna Hall
In the Clearing and perfecting of the Books accounts & other affaires of
the s? Hall, who being now of Late departed for England & Holland,
the s? Anna Hall Requested to this Court that Mr Johannes de Peistr migt
be Coosen to be an assistant unto hur in the sted of the s? Poulus Leen-
dersen. Wee have therefore thoug't fit to appoint & authorize the s? M'
Johannes de PeistT to be an assistant unto the s? Anna Hall in Klearing of
her Books & the management of hur affaires; dated In New York the
8* day of 9b- Anno 1670.
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorke the 29th of 9br A? 1670.
Present Capt. Thomas deLavall, Mayor; Capt. Matthias Nicolls, Mr.
John Laurence, Mr. Olof Stevensen, Mr Johannes Van Brugh, M- Isaacq
Bedloo, Aldermen ; M' Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Uppon the Petition of the Widdow of Jan Hendrix Steelman alias
Coopal, the Court made the following Order: — Whereas Jan Hendricksen
Steelman alias Coopal late of this Citty dyed intestate and y.e Widdow
desiring that some persons might be appointed by this Court to Adminis-
ter uppon ye Estate of yf Sd deceased; The Court have therefore thought
fitt to Nominate and appoint and do by these Nominate and appoint M'
Johannes de Peister and Mr- Christoffel Hooghlant to be Administrators
of y? goods Chattels and Estate of y? deceased in trust for y? Creditors of
yf s? Estate, And yf S? Administrate have hereby full Pouwer and Law-
full authority to enter into possession of y? Premises and to demand Sue
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for Recouer receive and dispose of all or any parte of y? Estate of y? said
Jan Hendrickzen Steelman in trust as afores? in such manner and Wayes
as Administ" by y? Lawes of this Gouvernment are Allowed to.
Warnaer Wessells, P1' v/s Jurian Jansen, Kooper, Def The Court
do allow of both parties their accounts except the pltf. at the next Court
day can proove his objections agst the def's account; and ordered further
that whoosoever shall be found to remaine in debt, the same to pay Costs
of Court.
Alice Trotter, P1.' v/s Simon Robberts, Def The P1.' declareth that
the Def being Master of a Barke, she went with hur husband in the last
Yeare, as passanger for Boston in the def? said Barke, and uppon arrivall
at boston afores? this P1' demanded from the def hur Chest, feather Bedd
boulster & three pillowes; but the def refused to deliver this P" hur said
feather bedd, Boulster & pillowes, and doth still detaine the same from
this P" notwithstanding he hath long agoe received hur fraight for the
Def? passage; Wherefore she prayeth that the Def' may Constrained to
redeliver the Defs Bedd, Boulster and pillowes, or the true vallue which
shee Computeth to be five hundred Gild"? seawant, with dammages &
Cost of Suit. The def- not appearing to defend his cause, But his Baile
John Rider delivering in Court a deposition of George Hancock who was
the mate of the def' in the s? Voyage and deposeth that the s? Chest &
Bedd was sent aboard of their barke by Mr Broune, who paid the fraight
for the same, and for the P1' & hur husbands passage. The Woishipp"
Court uppon Examining of the Testimonyes produced in Court, did
decree and order that the def' or otherwise his Baile shall redeliver the
s? Bedd & premises to this P1.' or the vallue Computed by this Court to the
summe of three hundred Gild" Seawant with Cost of Suit; Provided
the P" gives a sufficient security to repay the same Vallue, in case the
def should bring in sufficient proofe to recover the same back againe
from the P1.' afores?
Jacques Cousseau, P1' v/s Johan de Decker, def' The P1' declareth,
that the def' now about six yeares past arrested a parcell of pepper be-
longing to this P1.' at Christoffel, By wc.h unlawfull arrest this P1.' is damni-
fied the quantity of 9000 lb of Suggar and upwards, Wherefore the Pit.
craves Judgem' against the def for the s? damage with Cost of Suite.
The defendant replyeth that hee arrested a barell of pepper which francis
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Boon had left in the hands of John Donker at Christoffer afores? but the
def' saith to be Ignorant to whom the s? Pepper did belong, only knew
that the sd. Boon had the disposall thereof, and for that reason he arrested
the same to satisfye a Judgement wc.h he the deft had obtained against the
s? Boon, at Christoffer aforesaid. The Jury Brought in their Verdict
and found for the defend' with Cost of Suit; Whereuppon the Wor-
shipp1.1 Court Ordered that Judgement should be entred accordingly, and
ordered the p1.' to pay Cost of Court.
JURY.
Joh: de Peister, forem. ; Jerom Ebbingh, Jacob Kip, Timoth:
Gabrie, Isaac foreest, Balthazf de Haert, Paul Richard, W? Blagge,
Jonas Bartelsen, Hendk Coustrie, Claes Bordingh, Isaacq Greveraet.
David Jochemsen, P1' v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft The Court did
order that whereas this Case did concerne as well the Curators of Reyntie
Pieters, as the Deft Josyn Verhagen that a Coppy of the proceedings
should be delivered to the s? Curators, to returne their answer to the
same at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, P1.' v/s Herry Breser, Deft The persons appointed
as yet not haveing made any report, this case was suspended till next
Court day.
Warnaer Wessells, P'5 v/s Herry Breser, Deft The persons to whom
this Case referred this day makeing their report, that they could not
bring the buissenesse to a Composure, wherefore they returned the
s*? parties Back to this Court to be decided by the Court afores? Where-
uppon the Worshipp1.1 Court having heard and Examined both parties and
their Witnesses, did decree & order, Whereas the deft had committed an
error by taking Wine in his house without a Permit from the Pi* and the
P" having uppon his owne authority taken away the s? Wine and con-
veyed it to his house, That the one half of a dobble ancor of Wine should
be forfeited to the use of the P" and no more, and the Charges to be paid
Equally betwixt them.
Timotheus Gabrie, P1.1 v/s Mary Dopzen, Deft The Pi' being one
of the Jury, the Court suspended this case till next Court day.
William Merritt, P1* v/s Marte Hoffman, Deft the Deft defaut.
Johannes Hardenbroock, P1.' v/s The Curateurs of Geertie Late
Widdow of Barthel Maen, deceased, Def.5 The Court ordered that the
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Def' should take out a Coppy of the Pit's reply, and returne their duplyck
to the same at the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessells, P1' v/s John Risbill [Rich bell], def' Parties
agreed.
Mette Wessells, P1.' v/s John Risbill, def' Parties agreed.
Pieter Nys, Pit. v/s John Risbill, Def Parties agreed.
Samuel Edsall and the rest of the heirs of Harmen Wessels, P1.*
contra Gerrit Huygen & his Wife Geertie Rutgers, Def' It is ordered
that the Def' should take out a Coppy of the P''s declaration and answer
to the same at the next Court day.
John Daaly, P1.' v/s Herry Hodger, def' Parties agreed.
Pieter Jacobsen & Claes Bording, P1? v/s Andrew Messenger, Def'
The def' Atturney desired a Coppy of the P1" declaration, w0.'1 is allowed
him for to make his answer to the same at the next Court day.
Johan deDecker, P" v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def' The P" declareth
that this def' in his suite now depending before this Court, hath declared
that he doth reserve an Action against this P1' for w* he threatens to
trouble this P1.1 hereafter ; Wherefore this P1.' humbly desires that the
Def' may be ordered, to declare and make appeare, whatsoever actions
or pretensions he Claimes against this P1.1, or otherwise that he may be
Imposed with a eternall Silentium, with Cost of Suit. The Def answers
that he hath nothing else, for this present time to declare ags.' the P1' but
only the action w0!1 now is depending in Court. Whereuppon the Court
ordered that the Defi should not molest this P" any further, but to
remaine Silent and to pay Cost.
Fredrick Philips, P1.' v/s Jacob Fabricius, Def Both parties default.
Stephanus van Cortlant, Admf of the Estate of Dan! Whitehead, P.1'
v/s Thomas Wandel, Def' The Court ordered that the Def' should
answer to the P1'5 declaration at the next Court day.
Sigismund Luycas, P1' v/s Stoffel van Laer, def The P1.' demands
from the def' fl. ioo. seawant w* Cost of Suit. The Def' ownes the debt,
but desires three Months time for the payment. Uppon hearing of both
parties, the Court did decree and order that Judgement should be entred
ags.' the Def to pay the s? hundred gild" in seawant within the space of
two Months with cost of suit.
i6^f feb 8* Issued out Execut" hereuppon.
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Abell Hardenbroock, Pltf. v/s Jacob Fabricius, de£ The P? de-
clares that the def' is Indebted unto him for i£ @ of Camerick wc.h he
sold to Def's wife in the presence of de Jardins Wife for the summe of fl.
31. seawant, for wc.h summe he the P" desires Judgem' ag*' the def' with
Cost. The def' answers by his Atturney that his Wife bought the s?
Camerick for fl. 17. which he hath tendered to the P1' and still doth
tender the same in Court, or otherwise is willing to returne the s? Cam-
erick back againe to the Pit. Uppon hearing of both parties, the Wor-
shipp1.1 Court did decree & order, that in case de Jardins Wife uppon hur
arrival here can say that the s? Camerick was sold for fl. 31. that then the
Def' shall pay the same, In the meanewhile that the P1' shall receive in
part of pay the fl. 17. wc.h are tendered in Court.
Johannes Witthart, P1.' v/s Styntie Lourens, def' This Case sus-
pended till next Court day.
Benjamin Johns, P1* v/s John Thomas, def' Both parties defaut.
Allard Anthony, P1.' v/s John Barcker, def' At the P1'3 desire this
case is suspended till next Court day.
Rodger Purchaze, P1' v/s Herry Hedger, Def' The Court ordered
that the P1' should put in his declaration at the office & the Def' to
returne his answer at the next Court day.
John Plumb, P1.' v/s Humphrey Dampoort, def' Uppon the desire of
both parties, this Case was suspended till to morrow, when it should be
tryed by a Special Court.
Lourens Hoist, Pit. v/s William Merrit, Def' The Court ordered
that the Def' should take out a Coppy of the P1^ declaration, and returne
his answer to the same at the next Court day.
Assur Levy, Pit. v/s Thomas Sprey, Def' The Def' remained y.e
first Court day default.
Assur Levy, P1' v/s Arent Lantsman, def' y? first defaut.
Assur Levy, Pltf. v/s Engell Ottoos, Def' first defaut.
Fredrick Gysberts, P1.' v/s Jno. Garland, Def' It is this day
ordered that this Case should be decided at the next Court without any
further delay.
Fredrick Philipsen, P1.' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def? The differances
betwixt the p1.' & def' consisting cheefely about Errors in accounts and
damages wc.h the P1' Conceives hee hath susteined throw the means of this
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de£ The Court have therefore thouht fitt to referre the s? Prties to a
Committy of Merchants; and doe hereby Nominate & appoint Mf Cor-
nelis Stenwyck, Mf Johannes de Peister, Mr Christoffel hooglant, and
M' Jeronimus Ebbing, for to viuw Examine & state the s? accounts In the
prsence of Alderm" Johannes van Brugh as Umpire and to make a returne
thereof to this Court at the next Ensuing Court day.
On the petition of Jacques Cousseau is endorsed: — copy hereof to
be furnished to Fredrick Philipsen to answer thereunto at the next Court
day.
Whereas Mr Poulus Leendersen Vande Grift one of the Wees maest-
ers now of Late is departed for England; and therefore requisit & neces-
sarie that the said office should be supplyed ; Wee have therefore thought
fit to nominate & appoint & do hereby nominate & appoint, the Worshipp"
Mf Cornelis Steenwyck to be Wees maester of this Citty, for the next
ensuing yeare to and with M1. Johannes Van Brugh who Likewise hereby
is Confirmed for the tyme afores?
Symon Jans" Romeyn and Assur Levy come into Court, who were
here authorized by the Woship1.1 May' to bury the dead body of the dec?
Jan Hendricksen Steelman, and delivering the account of Expences in-
curred thereon amounting to the sum of three hundred and eighty eight
guild" and four stivers in zeewan, and further to Mr Hans Kiersteede for
medicines the sum of twenty seven guilders in zeewan, they request, that
said Expences may be liquidated and paid out of the first and earliest
monies; whereupon it is ordered by the W Court: The curators of the
residuary estate of Jan Hendricksen Steelman deceased are hereby re-
quired to pay the said accounts as preferred funeral expenses before all
others, from the first effects.
Read and considered in Court the letter of Gerrit Swart and Adriaen
van Ilpendam, curators of the residuary estate of Reyntie Pieters, dec?,
who died last summer at Albany, requesting in substance, that Symon
Jans Romeyn and Adriaen Appel may be authorized as their Attornies in
this quality by the W: Court here, which request is granted and allowed
by the W: Court, and the aforesaid Simon Jans. Romeyn and Adriaen
Appel are therefore, hereby confirmed in and invested with the afore-
said quality.
Whereas the Karmen of this Citty have Requiered by Petition to his
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honn' the Govern' that their Number might be stated as the porters are;
and that those att present employed might be confirmed in their places,
they undertaking to be verry dilligent & to Give Satisfaction to all p'sons
and alsoo to fill up the breaches in the high wayes and about the Citty,
or to do other publicq worke as they shal be Comanded by the Magest*
Grades; wch said petition being referred by his honnf the Govern^ & his
Councell to this Court, to make some order therein: — Uppon Considera-
tion of the premisses the Court have thought fitt to Graunt the Petition"
theier request proveyded they doo according to theier s? promisse behave
themselfs verry diligent to accomodate all p'sons and that they doe
according to their s? promisse fill up the breaches in the high wayes, in
and about y? Citty, as allso that they by turns weekly on every Saturday
in the afternoone shall Kart the dirt from all the Paved Streets and Con-
vey itt to some Convenient place, Wich thereunto shall be appointed;
provyded the dirt be throwne & Loaden uppon the Cart by the owners or
tenneants of the houwses in the sd. streets ; and finally that they according
to the former orders shall take for a Load of Goods whatsoever itt be
wc.h they shall Kart within the Gaets of this Citty, the summe of ten
Stivers in Seawant & No more and further to follow all such orders
and Instructions as they from tyme to tyme Shall receive from this
Court.
Coenraet Ten Eyck, Abel Hardenbroock, Carsten Laersen, Jan
Harberdingh appear in Court for themselves as well as for the other Shoe-
makers of this City, stating and complaining in substance, that Arian and
Stoffel van Laer neglect to grind or pound their tan, according to agree-
ment entered into and made between them in the premises, requesting
that they may be obliged to fulfill their agreement or otherwise to pay the
fine mentioned in said contract; the abovenamed Ariaen & Stoffel van
Laer appearing, in like manner, declare, it is impossible for them to crush
the tan for the price mentioned in the contract and therefore renouncing
hereby the work to the shoemakers, as they by the contract have a right
to do, on condition of first giving the shoemakers a year's notice.
John Gouwenburgh this day presenting in Court an account whereby
Mr. John Cooke deceased is Indebted unto him for Linnen and other
things sold to this s* Cooke at Neeves the quantity of 678 lb. of Sugar,
wc.h accounted was attested by Mr. Cousseau who declares that he was
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present uppon the delivery of the said goods, and that the s? debt is not
paid ; Wherefore the sf Gouwenbergh humbly prayeth that the Effects of
the s? Cooke in the hands of Lourens Vander Spiegel may be condemned
towards the Satisfying of the s? debt with cost. The Court haveing Ex-
amined the s? ace' and the deposition of the s? Cousseau, and Compared
the Same with the S? Cooke's letter Likewise produced in Court, Itt was
ordered that the s? Lourens van der Spiegel should pay and satisfy the s?
678 lbs. or the true vallue thereof at Neeves, out of the s? Effects of
Jn? Cooke, with Cost.
Att a Speciall Court held att New Yorke the 30* day of Novemb'
Anno 1670. Present Capt. Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; Capt. Mathias
Nicols, Mr John Lawrence, Mr Olof Steevens, MT. Johannes Van Brugh,
M? Isaacq Bedlo, Aldermen ; Mf Allard Anthony, Sherrif.
Jhon Plumb, Pit. v/s Humphry Dampoort, def' The P1.' declareth
that the def' is Indebted unto him the sume of 25 "?s Sterling for wc.h
this def? Gave a bill to pay this P" att or before the the 31" of July Last
past but he the P1' could Nott receive itt to this day; wherefore this P"
humbly praieth Jugment ags.' the def? for the paiment of the said debt ac-
cording to his obligation with Cost of Suit. The def? answers that he
tendered his pay Now Longe Since, and, doth Still tender the same in
beefe or english Goods equivalent to his obligation. Uppon hearing of
both p'ties the Worsp1.1 Court did decre and order that Judgment should
be entred ags.' the def? that the def do pay to the pit. the s? debt of 25"?
Sterl? in the same spetie as in his obligation is Exprest together with In-
trest & Cost of Suit. Whereuppon the Def- declared to appeale from the
Jugement of this Court to the high Court of Assizes Promissing to Give
sufficient security according to Law to prosecute his si appeale att the
Next ensuing High Court as afores?
1670. 2n.d of decemb? Uppon the Petition of the Widdow of Jan
Hendrix Steelman alias Coopall, the Worship1.1 Mayor, with the Advice of
the AWmen M? Nicolls, Van Brugh and Bedloo, this day ordered that
the s? Widdow should be allowed out of hur Late husbands Estate to sup-
port hur this Winter the Vallue of tenne beavers.
Itt is this day ordered by the Court, that the Constable of this Citty,
shall be free of paying the Burger's Excys, for what he consumes in his
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owne familie, he being a Townes Officer & therefore to enjoy the Liber-
ties wc.h in the Conditions of the s? Excize is sett forth.
Att a Mayr-S Court held at New York, the 3? day of January 16 70-1.
Present Capt. Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; Mr Matth. Nicolls, Mr John
Laurence, M- Olof Stevensen, M' Johan Van Brugh, Mr Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldrmen ; M* Allard Anthony, Sherif .
Balthazar de Haert, P1.1 v/s John Cooper, Detf The P1.1 declareth
that the def' is Indebted unto him the summe of two thousand seaven
hundred and two gild" in seawant, wc.h according to his bond bearing date
the 7* day of Novemb' A? 1667, was to be paid in foure Months after the
s? date, wc.h debt this P1' severall times hath demanded from the def' but
could never receive it to this day: Wherefore the P1.1 prayeth that the
dobble bond may be condemned to make good the dammages & Losses
susteined by the P1' by Reason of the Nonpayment w* Cost of Suit.
The def' answers that he hath severall times proferred to the P1' to pay in
Beavr.s or Boston Silvf equivalent to Seawant; and desires that some time
may be allowed him to pay the s? debt. Uppon hearing of both parties,
the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree & order, that Judgem' should be entred
against the def' That the detf within the space of three months next en-
suing y? date hereof shall pay the s? debt in seawant according to his
obligation, with Intrest at the rate of six p C'.° per Annum, together with
cost of suit.
Johan de decker, pltf. v/s Isaacq v: Vleeck, att?' for his mother, the
widow of Tielman Van Vleecq, deft. Pltf. demands from deft, the sum
of forty good, whole beavers @ 8 guilders the piece with the interest
thereof @ 10 per cent per annum since 4 May 1663 according to mort-
gage, deducting the 150 gl. Hollands per bill of exchange received at the
rate to be decided by the W: Court; with costs. Deft, acknowledges the
debt and claims, that the foregoing bill ought to be reckoned @ 6
guild" Hollands per beaver; and offers to pay the balance with exchange
on Holland, provided the beaver be reckoned @ 6 guild" Holland in like
manner according to custom; and requests, that the interest may also
be considered. Parties being heard by the W: Court and the mortgage
produced being examined, it was by their W. decreed and ordered, that
the foregoing bill of exchange shall be good @ fl: 7. per beaver and re-
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duce the interest to 6 per C'°, according to the law of England, and order
the deft, promptly to pay the remaining monies with said interest @ 6 per
Cento, with costs.
Johan de Decker, pltf. v/s Mr. Petrus Stuyvesant, deft. Pltf.
says, that deft, owed him in the year 1662 a sum of fi. 337. 5. Hollands,
which item the def' then allowed to be passed to the a/c of the pltfs.
monthly wages with the Company; which item is now refused to be
paid by the s^ Company in Holland in consequence of the defts. neglect
of duty at the surrender of N. Netherland; wherefore pltf. maintains,
that the deft, is held to pay him the said item etc. Deft, acknowledges
to have bought from pltf. some goods to the aforesaid amount of fi. 337.
5. Hollands on condition, that s<? item should be passed to the Company's
books, which was also done in the year 1662 by which transfer done with
the defts. full knowledge and consent, the pltf. has discharged the deft,
for the said item and accepted the Company as his debtor. The Jury
brought their verdict in and decided that the pltfs entered action should
be dismissed and he be condemned in the costs. The arguments of par-
ties and the verdict of the jury being heard by the W: Court, they order
that judgment shall be registered accordingly and condemn the pltf. in
the costs of suit.
JURY.
Timotheus Gabry, foreman; Jonas Bartels, Isaacq Greveraat, Paul
Richard, Anth de Milt, Claes Bordingh, Pieter Jacobsen, Assur Levy,
Isaacq de foreest, francois Petitefile, Jacques Cousseau, Abel Harden-
broock.
Att a Mayors Court held att New York the 17* day of January 16^-.
Capt. Thomas deLavall, Mayor; M' Matthias Nicolls, M' Jno. Law-
rence, M' Olof Stevenson, M' Johannes Van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermen ; M' Allard Anthony, Sherif .
Warnaer Wessells, P1.' v/s Jurian the Kooper, def- Whereas several
Court dayes neither of the Parties did appeare in Court, It was this day
ordered that this Case should be throwne out of Court.
David Jochemsen, Pl* v/s Josyn Verhagen, def' Uppon the desire
of the Pu.'s Atturney, Itt was this day ordered that this Cause should be
suspended withall until the Pu.'s returne from Delleware.
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Timotheus Gabrie, P1* v/s Mary Dopsen, deft Uppon the desire of
the Deft was this case suspended by the Court, till the next Court day.
Samuel Edsall in right of Janneken his Wife, Warnaer Wessells
Junior, Gelyn Verplanck in right of Hendrickie his Wife, and the afore-
mentioned on the behalf of Harmen Wessells now residing in Holland,
all Brothers and Sisters of Harmen Wessells lately deceased, Plts. contra
Gerrit Huygen and Geertie Rutgers, late Widdow of the forenamed
Harmen Wessels, Defts. The Court having viewed and examined the
Testament of the si Harmen Wessells and Geertie Rutgers, and heard the
debates betwixt both parties, do decree and order that the Defts accord-
ing To the Tennour of the si Will, shall pay to the P'ts fl. 505. Hollands
Monney & to deliver to the pits. Coppy of y* Inventory produced in
Court, as alsoo a Coppy of the debt booke mentioned in the si Inventory,
and to pay the Charges of Court Equally betwixt them.
Pieter Jacobsen and Claes Bordingh, P'ts v/s Andrew Messenger,
deft The Def* 2n.d default.
Stephanus Van Cortlant, Admt of y" Estate of Daniel Whitehead,
Pltf. v/s Thomas Wandel, Deft The P1.' declares that the Deft is In-
debted unto him for a Plantation sold to the Deft for the summe of Sixty
foure pounds payable as p. Obligation; for wc.h the P" craves Judgemt
ags.' the Deft with Cost of Suit. The deft by his Atturney cofessed the
debt and desired one or 2 weeks time for the paiment. The Court
ordered that Judgemt should be Entred against the deft that the deft
shall make payment of the si debt within the space of One Month Next
ensuing this date, together with Costs.
Rodger Purchaze, P" v/s Henry Hodger, deft The Court ordered
that the deft should take out a Coppy of the Pu.s declaration and returne
his answer, by the next Court day.
Lourens Hoist, P? v/s William Merritt, Deft The Deft 2I default.
Mt Olof Stevensen, P? v/s Anna Smits, deft The Deft 1. default.
Stoffel vanLaer, Pit. v/s Abel Hardenbroock, Deft Parties agreed.
Stoffel van Laer, P1* v/s Jno. Garland, Deft Parties agreed.
N: Bayard, P1' v/s Lourens Janzen, Deft Suspended till Next
Court day.
Nicolaes Bayard, P" v/s John Jefferies, deft Deft 1. default.
Nicolaes Bayard, P't v/s Cornelis Post, Deft The Def default.
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Nicolaes Bayard, P1.' v/s Jno Garland, Def The Def remained
default. The Pit. declares that he in quality as Vendu Mast- did on the
2 2<? of Octob- last Make Sale of a house and Lott of ground, formerly
belonging to Stoffel vanLaer, w0!1 house was publicqly Sold unto this
Def for the summe of fl. 1005 in See want, and the One halfe of the
Charges of the outcry according to the Conditions then publicqly de-
clared, By wc? Conditions the Def was oblidged to make the first payment
Coutant, and to give security for the rest, wc* by this P1' Several times is
demanded but Could never receive it to this day, Wherefore the PI'
humbly prayeth that the Def may be Condemned to performe the same,
in Case of further delay, that the P1.' may be authorized to make a New
sale of the s^ house and appurtenances according to the Tennour of the
s* Conditions, and the Def to pay the damage wc? will be susteined
thereby together with Cost. The Worshipp" Court do hereby Authorize
the P1.' in his quality as Vendu Master, to Make sale of the s^ house in
Case, the Def doo not Performe the sd Conditions within the space of
eight dayes.
Rodger Purchaze, P1.' v/s John Kingdom, def The Dei? 1. defaut.
John Nellson, P1.' v/s Thomas Sprey, Def The Court ordered both
parties to take out Coppies of each others accounts and to returne their
objections to the same at ye. next Court day, & in the meane while the
Arrest to be void, whereas the def is a burger or Inhabitant of the place.
Mr- Mayor de Lavall, P1.' v/s Arian vanLaer, def The def 1. de-
faut.
Isaacq foreest, P1' v/s Fredrick de Kooper, def The def 1 defaut.
Isaacq Foreest, P1' v/s Jurian deKooper, def the def 1. defaut.
Assur Levy, P1' v/s Thomas Sprey, def The pit. demands of the
Def- the summe of f. 178. in Wampum with Cost. The def- ownes the
debt. The Court ordered the def imediately to give in sufficient security
for the paiment of the sd- debt within the space of two months, together
with cost of Suit.
Uppon the Compl- of M' Evert Pieters, that he can not receive the
monney fl. 350. due unto him from Stoffel Van Laer uppon an assignment
from the Late M' Mayor; The Court ordered that the s^ van Laer should
Make paim' of the s^ assignm' within the space of eight dayes or in Case
of further delay that Execution shall be Issued out agst him for the sd- debt.
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i6^f- 7. ieby- Issued out Execution hereuppon.
The Servant boy of Jn° Sharp being imprisoned for stealing of a Ring
from Mr. Boiler and refusing to discouer where he left the same, Itt was
ordered that the s* boy should be privately Whipt, Wc.h being done and as
Yett refusing to discouer the same, Itt was ordered that the s^ Sharp had
Liberty to make Sale of the s? Boy for Virginia or Elsewhere, and do
Condemn the s? Boy in one Yeares Longer Service as he alreadie is Bound
by his Indenture unto, for to Countervaile the Charges and other Losses.
James Mills, Pu v/s Resolveert Waldron, De£ The P1-' declares
that the def' in the yeare 1663 went aboard this P1' Barcq and Without
any warrant of authority violently tooke away and detained from this P1* a
desk with books and wrytings whereby the P" Computed to be damnifyed
the summe of ^500 St? The Court ordered that the def? should take out a
Coppy off the P1'5 declaration and returne his Answer to the same att the
next Court day, and in the meane while to make Enquire in whose hands
the s? desk doth Now remaine.
Johannes Hardenbroock, Atturney off the Widdow off Adrian de
Boor, P1.' v/s The Curators off the Estate off Geertie, Late Widdow of
Bartel Man, deceased, Def.s The Court having thougt ffitt to appoint
some Indifferent Prsons and do hereby appoint Mf Johannes de Peister &
M' Jeronimus Ebbing ffor to Examin into what Estate was Lefftt by
Bartel Man uppon his decease, and how thereoff is disposeth as alsoo to
vieu the proceedings and heare the allegations off both Parties there-
uppon, and to give in theire report Concerning the said Matter att the
Next Ensuing Court day.
Fredrick Gisbertsen, P» v/s Thorn Garland, De.ft The Def? this day
producing in Court his account against wich the P" made severall objec-
tions, The Court therefore thougt ffitt to appoint Mr Johannes de Peister
and Mr Jhon Sharp to view Examin and state the accounts betwixt both
Prties and to make a returne thereoff att the Next Court day.
The Court Concidering that for the Executing of all Criminall Judge-
ments, it is requisit that a person for that purpose should be maintained
by the Towne and did on the 3? of this Instant authorize thereunto Ben-
jamin Johnson, who accepted to serve the Court Therein for the summe
of Six hundred Gild" in Seewant p. Annum, to be paid him uppon quarter
paiements, whereof alwayes one quarter shall be paid him before hand.
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The abovewritten Order was Made on the last Court day, but then
omitted to be Entred.
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorke, feb? the 71? 16^. Present
Capt. Thomas de Lauall, Mayf; MT. Matthias Nicolls, Mr Jn.° Lawrence,
MT- Olof Stevensen, M* Johannes Van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Al-
derm"; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Timoty Gabrie, P1' v/s Mary Dopzen, Def' Mr Robert Coo being
Concerned in this Cause the Court ordered that this Cause should be
suspended for 14 dayes Longer, at wc.h time the s? Coo is to appear in
Court.
David Jochemsen, P1' v/s Josyn Verhagen, De£ this Case is sus-
pended till the plts returne from dellowarre by a former Ord!" of Court.
Claes Bordingh & Pieter Jacobsen, P1.4 v/s Andrew Messenger, def4
The P14 do declare that the Def4 is Indebted unto them for Goods &
Marchandizes as p. account to the summe of fl. 331. 12. in Seaw4 or
wheat at Seawants price wch said debt the Deft doth still detaine from
them, notwithstanding they have made several demands for the same,
Wherefore the humbly desire Judgem4 for the s? debt with Cost. The
def4 remaining defaut or defective to appeare in three following Court
dayes, The Worshipp1.1 Court thereuppon Ordered, that Judgem4 should
be entred against the Def4 that the def4 or his Baile do Satisfy the s? debt
of fl. 331. 12. together with Cost of Suit.
Johannes Hardenbroock, Atturney of &c, P14 v/s The Couratrs of
geertie, widdow of Bartel Man, Def4 The persons on the Last Court day
appointed to Examine into what estate was Left by this sd Bartel Maen
uppon his decease, this day giveing in their Report, Which being read in
Court and alsoo the Will & Testament of the s? Maen and other papers
concerning this matter being produced in Court ; Itt was Ordered,
(:uppon the Complaint of the P1.4 that the whole estate of Bartel Maen
was not made good but that severall things where embezelled:) That
the Inventory of Bartel Maen made uppon his decease shall be produced
by the def4s at the next Court day ; and further that Bills should be fixt
up at the usual places, that whoosoever Layes any Claime to the s? Estate
of Bartel Maen, must discouer their pretences within the space of six
weeckes.
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Rodger Purchaze, P1' v/s Herry Rodger, def' the Def' 2? defaut.
Lourens Hoist, P1.' v/s William Merrit, deft The Pltf. declares that
the def' is Indebted unto him, for the second terme of paiment of a
house and Lott of ground according to conditions made before the Notary
Willem Bogardus bearing date the 9^ day of March Last past, the summe
of fl. 675. in Seawant, which the def- still doth detaine from this P1.' Not-
withstanding he the P1' hath made severall demands for the same;
Wherefore the P" desires Judgem' ag5.' the def1 with Cost of Suit. The
def'5 wife appearing in Court replyed that hur husband had assigned the
P1.' uppon M* Bedloo and that the P" had accepted M^ Bedloo for his
paymaster. The Worshipp1.1 Court uppon hearing of both parties, did
decree & ord' that the def' should make paiment of the s? debt with Cost
of Suit, and Ordered that Judgem' should be entred accordingly.
James Mills, Pit. v/s Resolveert Waldron, def* Uppon of both par-
ties, the Court find that the desk or box of wrytings where fought away
from the P1'5 Board by an order from the Burgomasters, who have secured
the same in the hands of their Secretary and do therefore Cleare the
def' of all the pretences made against him concerning the same, and
ordered that the s? desk should be redelivered to the pit. provided
that first an Inventory be taken of all the Papers before they be delivered
to the pi', and do appoint to that end Alderm" Jno Lawrence and the
Sec. Nicolaes Bayard.
167$ feb? the 8'.h is this Order by Mf Lawrence & the Secretary
Bayard effected.
Isaacq foreest, P1' v/s Jurran de Kooper, def1 The def' 2? defaut.
Cornells van Borsum, P1.' v/s Fredrick Arensen, def' the def' Is.'
defaut.
Peter Nys, P1' v/s Jacob Teunissen, def' the def' 1 defaut.
Peter Nys, Pit. v/s Jurrien de Cooper, def' the def' 1 defaut.
Cornells Clopper, P1.' v/s Barent Coers, def1 Ordered that the pi'
shall put in his declarat" and the def to take out a Coppy of the same.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1.' v/s Jn.° Jefferies, Def* the def1 2? defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Cornells Post, def' the def' 2? defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Humphrey Dampoort, def- the def* 1 de-
faut. Ordered that the def' should take out a Coppy of the Pu.'s declara-
tion.
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Johannes Harberding, pltf. v/s Coenraet Ten Eyck and Boele
Roelofsen, guardians of Aeltie Bickers' child, defts. Pltf. demands from
deft, according to contract made with them fl. 200. in zeewant. Defs
acknowledge the debt, but say they have no more property of the child,
but what is already loaned on interest to the City, which they repeatedly
requested, so as to pay the same, which they again demand, and then
undertake to satisfy the debt. The Court order, that the contract shall
be produced before the Bench at the next session.
Mary Mattheus, P1.' v/s Jno Keen, def' The P1.1 declares that the
def' is Indebted unto hur uppon ace* the summe of fl. 481: 10. seawant
for which she attached the defts effects in the hands of M' W? Dervall ;
Wc.h the Court ordered that it should be entred.
Philip Johns, P1' v/s John Keen, def? The pit decares that the
def' is Indebted unto him by bill the summe of ^17. n. for w* he
attached the Def.s effects now in the hands of M^ W? Derval; Wc!> this
day was Entred by the Courts order.
From the nomination of those of the Court of Haerlem are this day
elected by the W: Court and sworn in before the W. Mayor as Overseers
Daniel Terneur,
Resolveert Waldron,
David Maroo,
Johannes Vernelie.
For Constable, Pieter Roelofsen.
New Yorck, feb? the 23? 16^. John Beech, former Servant to Jn.°
Sharp being imprisoned for Stealing of a Gould ring and being by order
of Court several times brought to the private pillour, to bring him to Con-
fession where he left the same; and persisting still that he left it in a hole
in y* Waal, out of W0!1 it is taken away by some other person; Was this
day Cleared by an Order of Court, out of his Imprisonm' and sett at
Liberty; Present M". Maf. de Laval, M^ John Laurence & Isaacq Bedloo,
Ald'men.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck the 28^ of february A° 16-^.
Present Capt Thomas de Lavall, Mayor M^ Matthias Nicolls, M' John
Laurence, M' Olof Stevensen, M' Johannes Van Brugh, M' Isaacq
Bedloo, Aldermen.
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Timoty Gabrie, P1.' v/s Mary Dopzen, def The P1.' as Atturney of
Daniel Gabrie declares that the def is Indebted unto him the summe of
fl. 400. for w^ the def? husband bound over to him a Lott of Ground and
desires Judgem' ags.' the same. The Def saith that she made tender of
paiment with 3 Hhds of tobacco W0!1 W™ Paulse Likewise doth attest.
The P1' replyeth that he hath seene but one hhd wc-h prooved rotten.
The Court Questioning the P1'5 Letter of Atturny, It was Ordered that the
P1.' should bring in Court at the Next Court day, the former Letter of
Atturny from Daniel Gabrie to Tielman van Vleeck.
David Jochemsen, P1' v/s Joseyn Verhagen, def' Suspended by a
former Order.
John Coo, P1.' v/s Mary Dopzen, def' Suspended till Next Court.
Johannes Hardenbroock, Atturny of the Widdow of Adriaen de
Boor, P1.' v/s The Curateurs of the Estate of Bartel Maen and Geertie
Breeders, Def? According to the Order of the Last Court day the def?
this day producing in Court the Coppy of the Inventory of the Estate of
Bartel Maen made uppon his decease; Itt was ordered that the P1' might
take out a Coppy thereof, if he would, and to returne his answer to the
same at the next Court day.
Rodger Purchaze, P1.' v/s Herry Hodger, def The P1.' declared
uppon an Acct. of debt to the summe of fl. 425. 4 in Seawant for meat
and drinck etz. for wc.h debt the P1' craves Judgem' ags' the def with Cost
of Suit. The def by his Atturney Jn.° Rider replyeth that he tendered the
paiment in horses at the apprizement of Indifferent persons. Uppon
hearing of the debates of both parties, the Court Ordered that Judgem'
should be entred against the def that the def do make paiment of the
s? debt within the space of two Months Next ensuing, together with Cost
of Suit.
21. May 1671: Issued out an Execut" uppon the Judgem'
Isaacq de Foreest, p1' v/s Jurrian Janzen Kuyper, def Pit. de-
mands from the def per balance of a/c forty new beer half barrells
according to handwriting. Def' denies the signature of the handwriting
to be his hand. Symon Romeyn as witness to the aforesaid handwriting
declares, that it is the def? hand and signed in his presence. Parties being
heard by the W: Court, they condemn the def to deliver the demanded
half barrels to the p1' within the term of two months and to pay costs.
284 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [i6|f-
Pieter Nys, P" v/s Jacob Teunissen Looper, def? Parties agreed.
Pieter Nys, P? v/s Jurrien de Kooper, def? the deft 2d defaut.
Peter Nys, Pit. v/s Fredrick Arentsen, Def' the def' 1 defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Jno. Jefferies, def? the def? 31? defaut.
Johannes Harberding, pltf. v/s Coenraet ten Eyck and Boele
Roelofs, defts. Pltf. pursuant to order of the W Court of date 7* inst.
deliver into Court the contract made between pltf. and the defts., as
guardians of the minor child of the late Aeltie Bickers, which having been
read and considered by the W: Court, the W. Mayor promises the defts.
to speak to the Honb!e Governor about the defts. claim and to do his duty
in this regard, with further promise, whenever payment should be made
to any of the City creditors, the defts. as guardians of the orphan child
shall be preferred to all others.
Otto Gerrits, P1? v/s Warnaer Wessells, Def? The P1? saith that on
the 15* of this Inst, he passing by the Def? howse, haveing a Jugge with
about 7 Canns of rom in his hand, the def? came and tooke the sd rom
violently out of his hand etc. The def? answers that the s^ rom came out
of the Cellar of M? Knot, who being a Merch? might not deliver any
drinck without a sworne porter was by, Wherefore the Def? as farmer of
the Excize made seizure of the s1? Rom. The Court do order that the
parties shall apply themselves to his honno? the Govern? who haveing
farmed out the s"? Excize, can best explaine his Order; except his honnof
doth referre them back to this Court ; who then wil take Cognizance of
the Cause.
^ Jno. Coo, P1? v/s Mary Dopzen, Def? Suspended till next Court.
Thomas Taylor, P1.' v/s Mary Dopzen, Def? Ordered to put in a
declaration.
Abell Hardenbrook, pltf. v/s Jan Roelofzen, deft. Pltf. complains,
that deft, kept his runaway boy 14 days and demands satisfaction for the
same. Deft, denies to have detained the boy, but says, that he gave him
lodging for about 8 days and after he understood he was pltf's boy, he
brought the same himself here to him. Cristiaen Pieters and Jochem
Beeckman complain, that pltf. beats and treats the boy so, that the boy
cannot possibly live longer with him, which the pltf. denies. Parties
being heard by the W. Court, they discharge the deft, from arrest and
order that the boy shall remain with his friends until next Court day,
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when the complaint on both sides, relative to the boy shall be further
heard and decided.
M' John Lawrence producing in Court his ace' against Jn.° Coopal
deceased desiring that by virtue of his former Judgement he might be
preferred uppon the Estate of the s^ Coopal, Whereuppon the W: Court
ordered that uppon his said Judgement he should be preferred, Provided
his ace' be first Liquided and allowed of by the Curateurs of the
s^ Estate, who are to take out a Coppy thereof and returne their answer
to the same at the next Court day.
Mary Matthews, P1.' v/s Jno Keen, def' Suspended.
Philip Johns, P1' v/s Jno Keen, def' Suspended.
Egbert Meyndertsen, Pit. v/s Jno Garland, def' the def' i. defaut.
Egbert Mendersen, P1' v/s Lodowyck Post, def the def i. defaut.
Timotheus Gabrie, P1' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' the P" to put in
his declaration.
Capf? Tho. de Laval, P1.' v/s Arian vanLaer, def the def.s 3? de-
faut.
Hendrick Jochemsen, P1' v/s Jacob deLooper, def' the def' 1.
defaut.
James Lawrence and Niclis Pamer Masons Account for work done
for the towne in the Yeare 1668: was this day allowed and ordered by the
Court, that the Secretary should make paiement thereof to the summe of
fl. 89. 10.
The Overseers of High Ways etz. answer in writing the petition of
Mr. Stuyvesant dated 12 July 1670 presented to this honb!e Court and re-
quest the Honb!e Court to appoint some persons to inspect the matter and
to give their decision on the fence in question. It is apostilled: The W.
Court hereby authorize Pieter Stoutenburgh, Jan Vigne and Jacob Kipp
to inspect the matter, to hear parties arguments and to decide thereon
and hand the same in on the next Court day in case of non-agreement.
Uppon the petition of their Neighbours in Smith's Valley requesting
that the Highway about the Water-gate might be repaired by order of this
Court: Whereuppon the Worshipp" Court do hereby appoint Aldermen
Laurence and Van Brugh to take a View and Inspection of the said high-
way, and to propose how the same best may be repaired, as alsoo to take
a View of the Corner Waal W0!1 the Towne is to make before the house of
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Long Mary, and to cause soo much wood to be Cut and brought downe
to the place wherewith the si Wall may be finished.*
Isaacq ffooreest, as guardian of the children of Mary Peeck, entering
gives to know, that the lot sold by him to Joris Janse "Van Hoorn and still
charged with a mortgage in favor of Sybrant Janse van Wien was bought
by Mary Peeck: he requests therefore, that he may be empowered to dis-
charge the said mortgage and to convey the said lot. Which after
question had been put was allowed and granted to the petit'
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorck the 7* day of March i6^f-.
Present M' Thomas de Lavall, Mayo'; M' Matthias Nicolls, M' John
Lawrence, M' Olof Stevensen, M' Johannes van Brugh, M' Isaacq Lau-
rence, Aldermen ; M' Allard Anthony, Sherif .
The petition of Evert Pietersen and Hillegont Joris his wife being
read and considered in Court requesting in substance, that the W. Court
may authorize some persons to compose if possible the differences arising
between the abovenamed Hillegont Joris and her children by a former
marriage relative to their fathers property; the W: Court nominated and
authorized M' Cornells van Ruyven and M' Johannes de Peister, who are
hereby requested to examine the matter in question and to hear the argu-
ments on both sides; to reconcile parties if possible or otherwise to report
their proceedings and award to the W Court.
Domingo and Manuel Angola, free negroes, being sent for to Court
are informed, that divers complaints were made to the W: Court, that the
free negroes f were from time to time entertaining sundry of the servants
and negroes belonging to the Burghers and inhabitants of this City to the
great damage of the owners: thereupon they are strictly charged by the
W: Court not to entertain from now henceforth any servants or helps,
whether Christians or negroes on pain of forfeiting their freedom in case it
were again found, that they shall have harboured any servants or helps of
others longer than 24 hours: which they were likewise ordered to com-
municate to the other remaining free negroes.
* This was the beginning of the construction of the present Coenties Slip, Long
Mary's house or tavern on the N. side of Pearl Str. near the head of the Slip, where a
wharf was now built. — O'C. See infra Septbr. 19, 1671. — B. F.
f Their farm lots are now partly occupied by the Astor Library.
i6$£] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 287
Hans Dyckman Imprisoned uppon Suspition of being accessory to
setting the Windowes of the State House on fire, This day being brought
to a New Examination in Open Court, denyed all and every thing what
was Laid to his Charge Concerning the s'l Matter; Notwithstanding it was
prooved to his face by the Wife of Bartel Lott, that he was out of doores
about two a Clock in the Night, when the fact was done, W^ he Likewise
utterly denyed; Whereuppon the Court uppon Mature deliberation, and
not findeing sufficient proove against him Concerning the said fact,
Neverthelesse great Suspition have therefore thought fitt to Condemne
the s<? Hans Dyckman within the space of eight dayes to depart this place
and Province, and to remaine Banish*? out of the same for ever: uppon
the penalty of death in Case he be found hereafter in this Province as
afores?
The Bakers of this Citty to witt Lourens vander Spiegel, Reynier
Willems, Cornelis van Borsum, Cornelis Pluyvier, Hendrick Jans, and
Anthony de Milt, (the rest being out of Towne or absent) being sent for
and appearing in Court, It was proposed unto them by the Court, whether
they thought it Convenient that the Corne might be Transported from
hence to forraigne parts as heretofore hath been practicable: Where-
uppon they all do reply, that if the Exportation be permitted that it is not
possible that the Towne can be supplyed by them this next Sommer with
Bread, Wherefore they all desired the Court that some Order & Care
might be taken therein and that it should not be allowed that any Corne
be Transported, except it was made to flower or Bread by w^ Coopers
and other Mechanics and other Laborers Kan in som part gett their Live-
lihood. Wc? the Court thought fitt to Communciate to his honn' the
Governo'
Capt. Nicolls In the behaffe of his honn' the Governor proposying to
this Court whether they would sell his honn' the Vacant Strooke of ground
which Lyeth betwixt the Statehouse and the New House of his honn':
Whereuppon the Court have thought fitt to Leave it to his honnr? discre-
tion to pay to the Towne for the said ground what his hon^ thought fitt,
Provided his honn' doth not cut off the Entrie into the prison door or
Common Goale.
Whereas Capt" Dudley Lovelace and M' Paulus Leenderse on y* 6*
of Septemb' last past Where appointed by this Court as Arbitratr.s to En-
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deavo' a Composure betwixt Jno. Damrille P" and Thomas francen def
Concerning a Differance of a Lott of Ground by y* sd. francen sold to ye. s*.
Damrill; and Whereas ye. s<? Paulus Leenderse is departed for Europe
and y* si Damrill pressing for an end, The Court have therefore thought
fitt to Nominate and appoint y* Nova y* si Capt" Dudley Lovelace Secre-
tary Nicolaes Bayard and Adolph Pieterse to view y* ground in Contro-
versie and if possible to make a Composure betwixt them, and to make
bring in their Report at y* Next Court.
Abel Hardenbroock, pltf. v/s Hendrick van der Borgh, deft. Pltf.
says, he hired deft, as a servant for the term of 4 years to learn the shoe
makers handicraft and complains, that the deft, has now for divers reasons
run away. He demands therefore, that deft, shall be condemned to serve
out his time; otherwise to satisfy the pltf. for board money for about 13
months time. Christiaen Pieterse and Jochim Beeckman as mediators for
the deft, appearing complain, that the pltf. does not provide proper board
for the above boy and so ill treats him with beating and kicking that it is
impossible for deft, to live any longer with him. The W: Court having
heard parties and having understood, that on both sides they incline to a
separation, their Worsp.s decree and order, that parties on both sides shall
be released from each other and that deft, shall pay pltf. for board etc.
to date hereof the sum of one hundred guilders zewant and settle the costs
incurred herein.
Att a Mayors Court held att New York the 28? day of March A° 1671.
Present Capt Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; Capt Matthias Nicolls, M' John
Laurence, M' Olof Stevensen, M' Johannes van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermen ; M' Allard Anthony, Sherif .
Jan Harberding, P1.4 v/s Coeuraet Ten Eyck & Boele Roelofs, def?
The P" declares that the Defts are Indebted unto him for Learning of a
Boy by Name Victor Bicker the Shoemaker's Trade, the summe of fl.
150. Seawant besides about 50 gilders more disburst by this P1' for neces-
saries to the Use of the said Boy, for w^ debt this P" Craves Judgem' ag5.
the Def.s with Cost of Suit. The Def? Confesse the si debt as Ouerseers
and Guardians of the si boy and requested that the same might be paid
to the P" out of the Townes Revenues in part of the 2000 gilders Wc!* they
have delivered for the si boy act to the former burgemasters uppon In-
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terest, to the Use of the City, etc. Uppon hearing the debates of both
Parties the Worshipp" Court did decree and order that the def? should
pay the s'? debt to the P1* within the space of three Months, and that the
sd boy shall worke it out till the Def? be repaid, and Concerning the
def? further desire the Court do referre them to his honn' the Gov' unto
whom it properly doth belong.
Timothy Gabrie, Pit. v/s Mary Dopsen, deft. The P1' declares that
the def? husband George Dopsen is Indebted unto this P" for the
a/count of the Pits Brother Daniel Gabrie a summe of four hundred
gild" in Tobacco at six stiv? per lb. being for an erve or lot of ground
within this Citty w0!1 he hath bound ouer for the paiem' thereof, Where-
fore this P1.' Craves Judgem' for the s? summe deducting what is paid
thereuppon. The def replyeth that she hath tendered the rest of the
payment to this P" who refused to receive the same in the last time of
Warr. Uppon hearing the debates of both parties and examining of the
papers produced in Court, Itt was Ordered that Judgement should be
entred against the def that the def give in security to pay the sd debt this
next Cropp, in the hands of the Vendu Master Niclis Bayard in whose
hands the sd pay shall remaine untill such time the sd Gabrie hath procured
Legall proefe that he be the Atturny of the s^ Gabrie; and in the meane-
time the Lott to remaine bound ouer till the debt be Satisfied and paid.
John Coo & Joseph thurston, P1'5 v/s Mary, Relict of George Dop-
sen, def' The pit! declare that George Dopsen uppon his depparture
bound ouer to those pP? his howse in this Citty, to save them harmlesse
from beinge security for the s^ Dopsen to M' payne of Boston for a summe
thirtie three pounds, which summe these P''s have paid or verry neare to
the sd payne's Satisfaction; Wherefore they desire Judgem' agst the said
house for the repaiem' of the s1? debt with Cost. Uppon hearing of the
debates of both parties and perusing of the def? petition, the Court
Ordered that the s1? house of George Dopsen should remaine Bound ouer
and Morgaged to the P1' for the repaiement of the s"! debt with Cost
of suit.
Jan Kyckuyt, pltf. v/s Christiaen Stoffels, deft. Pltf. demands resti-
tution of fi. 23 zewant for a scythe loaned him and broken by deft.
Deft, denies having broken it. The W. Court order deft, to return the
scythe to pltf. in as good condition as he has received it from him.
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Johannes Hardenbroock, Attorney of the Widow of Adriaen de Boer,
P" v/s Jacob Kip and the rest of the Curateurs of Geertie, Widdow
of Barthel Maen dec?, defts. The Worshipp1.1 Court haveing perused and
examined all the papers proefes and evidences on both sides produced in
Court, and heard the debates and What More Concerning this Matter
could be Alleadged by both parties, did decree & order that Judgement
should be entred ags' the def? That the def? do pay and deliver up to this.
P" all the Estate of the sd Bartel Maen according to Inventory made uppon
the sd Bartel Maens decease, or the product thereof amounting accord-
ing to the Vendu Mastr> account to the summe of fi. 2777: 14 in seawants-
Vallue, provided the def? deduct out of the same funerall and other In-
cidentall Charges ; And doe further allow to the P1' three months time to
proeve or discouer if he can that the def? or the Late Widdow of Bartel
Maen have concealed any of the Effects of the sd. Bartel Maen.
John Daaly, P" v/s Anna Roomers, def The Mayor promised to
speake with Capt Dudley Concerning this Matter.
Warnaer Wessels, Pit v/s Otto Gerrits, Def Uppon M^ Mayors
recommendation are the p'ties agreed.
Mary Goosens, P" v/s Johannes Harberding, Def The Pit. de-
mands from the deft. fi. 25. Seawant for w0!1 the P1.' craves Judgem' agst
the Def with Cost. The def ownes the debt, and promised the P1' paie-
ment in few dayes. The Court ordered the def shall pay the si debt
within the space of one Month with Cost.
David Jochemsen, P1' v/s Josyn Verhagen, def Suspended by a
former order.
Pieter Nys, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jans Kuyper, def Pltf. demands from
the deft. fi. 93. 12 in zeawant according to a/c delivered, with costs.
Deft, remaining contumax in his appearance for three Court days, the W.
Court decree and order, that deft, shall satisfy and pay the pltf. the
afores? debt; with costs.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Masf, Pltf. v/s John Jefferies, def The
p" declareth that the def is indebted unto him for goods bought in the
Outcry of the Curators of Bartel Maen the summe of fi. 52. 10. in seawant
w* said debt this p1* hath several times demanded but Could Never re-
ceive it to this day, Wherefore the P1' Craves Judgem' agst the def with
Cost of Suit. The Def remaining default three Several Court dayes \
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The Court ordered that Judgem' should be entred against the def that
the def shall make Imediat paym't of the s^ debt with Cost.
Mary Matthewes, P1' v/s John Keen, Def' Suspended.
Philip Johns, P1' v/s John Keen, def' Suspended.
Egbert Myndersen, P1.' v/s John Garland, Deft, the deft. 2d defaut.
Egbert Myndersen, P1.' v/s Lodowyck Post, def' the deft. 2d defaut.
Timothy Gabrie, P1.' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' Ordered that the
deft should take out of the office a copy of the declaration, and make his
answer to the same at the Next Court day.
The Worshipp" Thomas de Lavall, Esq1:, P1' v/s Ariaen Van Laer,
def' The P1' declareth that the def' is indebted unto him as p' account
the summe of fl. 495. in seawant, w0!1 said debt the P1' hath several times
demanded but Could never receive it to this day. Wherefore the P"
Craves Judgement ag5' the def' with Cost. The def' remaining defaut
three several Court dayes, The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that Judgement
should be entered against the def' that the def' shall make Payment of the
sd within the space of Month, with Cost of Suit.
Hendrick Jochemsen, P1' v/s Jacob de Looper, def the def' 2I de-
faut.
Warnaer Wessels, P1' v/s Margreat huwit, Def' It is Ordered that
the P1' shall put in a declaration agst the Next Court day.
Niclis Bayard, Vendu M% P1.' v/s John Garland, def? the def?
defaut. The Worshipp1.1 Mayor desiring in the def? behalfe a suspence
till next Court day, the P1.' allowed thereof.
Niclis Bayard, Vendu M% P1.' v/s Lourens Jans Oost, def the def
1 defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Juriaen Janz. Kuyper, def the def 1 de-
faut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Mary Mattheus, def the def 1 defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Thomas Sprey, def the deft. 1 defaut.
William Smith, P1.' v/s Egbert Mynders, def The def to take out
a Coppy of the Pit? declaration.
Fredrick Gysberten delivering up in Court the Award of the Arbitra-
tors by this Court appointed in the action of the sd fredrick against John
Garland, by w^ award it appeared that the s? Garland remained Indebted
unto the said Fredrick the summe of two hundred gilders ; for w0!1 summe
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the si Frederick desired Judgem' Ag3' the si Garlant with Cost. The
Court Ordered that the P" should Cause the de£ to be summoned ag5.' the
next Court day, and in Case of Non appearance that the Judgem' should
be past.
Mr. Oloff Stevensen Cortlant, P? v/s Jean Gerardy, def? The P1.'
declares that the def' is Indebted unto him the summe of fl. 302. in
beavr.s for w* debt this p1' attached the howse and other effects of the si
de£ now in the hands and Custodie of Mr. Jacob Varrevanger. The
Court ordered that the si attachment should stand good, till it be taken of
by due Course of Law. Uppon the Petition of the porters or publicq
labourers of Corne planckes etz requesting that this Court would be
pleased to prohibit that no Corne Salt or planks might be carried up but
by the said porters Complaining that many of the Inhabitants do Imploye
other labourers in Carring of their Corne etz. Wc? being taken into
Concideration this Court did Confirme and graunt to the petitioners
onely the Liberty to Carry up all Sortes of Corne Salt or plankes within
this Citty provided one off them do Continually attend att the Wighouse
during the weighouse is open, and hereby stricktly order & charge all
prsons both Inhabitants and straingers not to Cause any Corne salt or
planks to be Carried within this Citty by any other person or prsons
whatsoever but by the si porters except it be done by the owner thereof
himself or by Servants or Negros of his owne, and in case any prson
should offer to have it Carried Contrary to this Order thy shal neverthe-
lesse be oblidged to pay the porters their Sallary in the same manner as
if it had been Carried by them.
Whereas Dom' Egidius Luyck * by reason of ye. weaknesse of Dom'
Samuel driesius now several tymes hath teached y* Word of God, with
good satisfaction to this Court & y^ Inhabitants of this Citty, for w0!1 y*
Court doe hereby returne him thanckes w* further desiere that he would
be pleased to Continue therein until further order; wc? being recomended
to y* si Domn.e luyck, hee accepted thereof and promissed so to doe;
Whereuppon itt was this day agreed uppon that from henceforth on Sab-
bath dayes ye- Word of god shoul be teached, in y* foorenoone by Dome.
Driesius & in y* afternoone by y* si dom* luyck, and this Court doe
further prmis to make him satisfacktion for his s? service.
* See note in Vol. VI.
1671] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 293
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck the 18'!1 of Aprill 1671.
Present Capt" Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; M! Matthial Nicolls, Mr John
Laurence, M! Olof Stevensen, Mr Johannes van Brugh, Mr Isaac Bedloo,
Aldermen.
David Jochemsen, Pit. v/s Josyn Verhagen, deft. The P" declareth
that the def! is Indebted unto him for fraight as pr. a/c: the surame of fl.
159: 10. seawant for wc.h debt this pi* Craves Judgem! ags.' the def' with
Cost of Suit. The def' remaining defaut Itt was ordered that Judgem!
should be entred against the def- that the def' shall make paiement of the
s? debt, except she or hur baile shall bring in other proefe, or Lawful
Objections ags.' the s? account at the Next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, P" v/s Margreat, Widdow of Rendel Huwit, def.
in an Act" of debt to y? summe of 2 Beavers. The Court ordered that in
Case the P1' can make appeare, that the def' hath an Estate of hur de-
ceased husbands in hur hands, that she then shal be Lyable to pay the
debt; otherwise not.
William Smith, P1.' v/s Egbert Myndersen, def' In an Act" of dam-
mages. Uppon hearing of both parties, the Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered
vppon the desire of both parties that if Mr Noble at his Next Commeing
here will Sweare, that he hath sent the Letter now produced in Court, to
Egbert Myndersen and that the same was delivered to the said Mynder-
sen, that then damages shall be paid by the Def' Egbert Myndersen, or
otherwise the P1' to be non suited and to pay Cost.
Timothy Gabrie, P1' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' It is ordered that
the P1' should make his reply to the def's answer, and the declarations to
be translated by the next Court day.
Otto Gerrits, P1.' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def! The Court recom-
mended both parties to agree between themselves; the differences being
about the breach of the Orders of the Grand Excyse the Court cannot
Order any thing herein except it be recommended unto them by the
Governor
The Court this [day] Ordered that for the future no Wine should be
delivered by any Merch! out of his house or Celler, uppon any Tappers
or burgers bill, without a sworne porter be present.
Burger Joris, P1.' v/s Claes Ebells, Def! The P1.' saith he hired from
this def! the house where the def! now Lives in. The def! ownes it, but
294 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1671
Saith that she hired another house from Claes Jansen, who now refuseth
to lett her have it. The Court ordered that she should summon the
s? Claes Jansen to appeare at the Next Court day.
Cornelis van Borsum, P1.' v/s Rabba Coty, deft. The P1.' saith that
this def Sould him a debt of 400 schipples of Wheat due to him from
Assur Levy. The Def saith that the s? Assur was not willing to pay it to
the Pltf. The Court did decree that such a sale could not stand good,
except the parties concerned who must pay the debt is willing to accept
of it.
Egbert Myndersen, P1' v/s Claes Dietloffs, def In an act" of assault
& Battery. Gerrit Huygen being sworne declareth that he see the Def
come to this P1'5 howse and asked the P1'5 man arian to [go] with him to
his brothers who called for him; but the P1' refused to lett the si Arian
go with him, and ordered the def' to go out of his house w0!1 Def- refused
to do saing he would first smooke it; Whereuppon the P" gave the def' a
push saing go from whence you came and soo got hold of each other and
fel downe both against the Celler doore where the P1' hurted his head.
Jan van de Water saith the same which oil the other side is deposed by
Rerrit Huygen, he likewise being sworne in Court. The Court ordered
that the def' before the Next Court day should agree and compose the
differance and give satisfaction to the Pit. or else a Jury to be jmpan-
nelled to trye what dammages shall be allowed to the P1'
Albert Bosch, P1' v/s Hendrick Spanjart, deft. In an Act" of debt
to the summe of fl. 28. seawant. Uppon hearing of both parties, the
Court ordered that the def? should pay the si debt in seawant to the
p1.' within the space of six weekes and Ordered the P1' to receive it from
David Jochems who accepted to pay it for the def? ace' and to pay Cost
equally betwixt them.
Egbert Meyndertsen, Pit. v/s Lodowyck Post, def. The P1.' declares
that the def is Indebted unto him as p' Acct the summe of fl. 69. 3 Sea-
want and Craves Judgem' with Cost of Suit. The def remaining defaut
three following Court dayes, The Court ordered that Judgem' should be
entred uppon his defaut that the Def' shall make paiment of the si summe
within the space of six Weekes next ensuing this date, together with the
Cost of Suit.
1671 20 7br Execution Issued out.
1671] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 295
Egbert Mynderson, P1' v/s John Garland, def? The P1.' declares
that the def? is Indebted unto him as p' ace' the summe of fl. 90. seawant
together with Cost of Suit.
The def1 remaining defaut at three several Court dayes, The Court
ordred that Judgem? should be entred uppon his defaut, and ordered the
def' to make paiem? of the said debt within the space of Six Weekes Next
Ensuing, together with Cost of Suit.
167 1 20 7b' Execut" Issued out.
Fredrick Gysbersen, P1.' v/s John Garland, def' The pltf. declares
that the deft, is Indebted unto him as appeares by an Award bearing date
the 9* of ieby. last past, the summe of two hundred gildrs seawant for wc.h
debt the P1' Craves judgm? ags.' the def' with Cost. The def' remaining
defaut, The Court ordered that Judgement should be entred ags.' the Def'
uppon defaut and ordered that the def' shall make paiement of the said
debt within the space of Six Weekes Next Ensuing this date together with
Cost of Suit.
Mary Mattheus, P1' v/s John Keen, def' Suspended.
Philip Johns, P1' v/s John Keen, def' Suspended.
Hendrick Jochemsen, P1.' v/s Jacob Teunissen Looper, def' The
P1.' by his Atturney John Sharp declareth that the Def' is Indebted unto
him as per Obligation the summe of one hundred and foure and thirty
gilders, for which he Craves Judgem' ags.' the Def' with Cost of Suit.
The def- remaining def? at three several Court dayes the Court Ordered
that Judgem' should be entred against the def' to pay the sd debt within
the space of six weekes next ensuing the date hereof, with Cost of suit
except he the def' shall bring in Lawful Objections against the s1? debt the
next ensuing Court day.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Juriaen Janz Cooper, def? the def? 2d- de-
faut.
Uppon the Petition of the Curateurs of Jacob van Couwenhoven's
Estate, showing that the sd- Estate will fall short verry much and conse-
quently nothing will be left for the Widdow except something out of
Charity be allowed hur; Wherefore the Petit" uppon the Widdowes re-
quest have advised withall or the Most part of the Cheife Creditors of the
sd. Estate, who all in Generall Condescended that unto the sd Widdow
should be allowed the Moveables according to Inventory delivered in
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Court, provided she payes out of the saime funeral and other Incidental
Charges made since the si Couwenhoven's decease; And humbly requested
the Approbation of this Court thereuppon. Apostille: The Court do well
approeve of the aboue written Petition, and do hereby give their Consent
and Approbation thereuppon.
From the nomination of the Overseers of the Public Roads and
Fences on this and the other side of the Fresh Water, the W: Court
elected as Overseers for the ensuing year: —
Jan Jansen Langestraat,
Dirck Siecken,
Jan Cornelissen de Ryck.
Who are hereby required to take due care, that the highways be kept in
proper order and to conduct themselves according to the instructions for
Overseers delivered to their predecessors.
Whereas the wagon road between this City and the Village of New
Haerlem is impassable and this W: Court considers it necessary, that a.
road be maintained between this City and the abovenamed village, It is
therefore ordered and directed by the W: Court, that the Magistrates of
New Haerlem and the Overseers of the highways beyond the Fresh Water
shall lay out together the most suitable road and that then, on the first
day of the next coming month of May, the said road shall be made fit for
use by the inhabitants of the Village of Haerlem and the house holders
both on this and the other side of the Fresh Water, each for his limits; and
that on such penalty as shall be fixed by said Magistrates and Overseers.
Egbert Woutersen, P1.' v/s Sigismund Luycas, Def' The def' i de-
fault.
Nicolaes Bayard, Atturny of WT Pattesson, P1' v/s Thomas Sprey,
def The P1' declares that def' is Indebted unto the si Pattisson for
house rent as p' account the summe of fl. in zeawant, wch summe the
P1.' hath severall times demanded but could never receive it to this day;
Wherefore this P1' Craves Judgem' against this Def' for the si debt with
Cost of Suit. The def' remaining defaut three several Court dayes, the
Court ordered that Judgem' should be entred ag*' Def' that the Def' shall
make Paiement of the si debt within the space of Six Weekes Next En-
suing the date hereof, together with Cost of Suit, provided the def' shall
deduct what he can make appeare he paid in part of the said rent.
1671] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 297
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr, P1.' v/s John Garland, def? The P1.' de-
clareth that Def? is Indebted unto this P" as Vendu Master for ye. Ac-
count of Stoffel van Laer yf summe off fl. 1037: 11. being for a house and
lott of ground sould to this Def? by a publicqu Outcry to be paid y" one
half on yf 22'!1 of Octob' last past and the other halfe on primo May next
ensuing; w°? debt off the first payment this P1' hath severall times
demanded but Could never receive itt to this day, Wherefore the P1'
Craves Judgement against yf def' to make Imediate paiement of yf s1?
Debt; or in Case off further delay that yf s^ house might bee Exposed to
a New Sale & yf def' to beare yf lose thereof according to y? tennour of
the Condittions in yf s? publicque Sale declared; The def' remaining
defaut three Court dayes, the Court ordered that Judgement should be
entred uppon his defaut and ordered that in case yf defendant doo not
make paiement or satisfaction of yf s? debt before yf first day of May
next ensuing. That then yf s? house should be Exposed to a new Sale
and yf def' to beare yf losse thereof, together with yf Costt of Suit.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' the def' 2A. de-
faut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Lourens Jansen Oost, def? Suspended.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Lodowyck Post, def' Suspended.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Jno. Smedes, def' the def? 1 defaut.
M.r Thomas Lovelace, P1.' v/s Michiel Simkins & J. Foreest, def?
Def? 1 defaut.
M? Thomas Lovelace, P1' v/s Luycas Thienhoven, def? the def? r.
defaut.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorck the 16* day of May A° 167 1.
Capt Thomas de Laval, May'r; Capt. Matthias Nicolls, M? Jno. Lau-
rence, M? Olof Stevensen, M? Johannes van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermen; M? Allard Anthony, Sherif.
David Jochemsen pltf., v/s Symon Janz" Romeyn, curator of the
estate of the late Reyndert Pieters, deft. In the matter in question be-
tween parties concerning the item of a/c and earned freight etc., the W:
Court nominated and with the free will of parties elected as arbitrators
Sieurs Francois Rombout and Pieter Jacobsen Marius, who are hereby
required to examine the a/c, to hear the case argued by parties and if
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possible to compose and reconcile them; if not to deliver in their report
and judgment at the next Court day.
Timotheus Gabrie, P" v/s Warnaer Wessels, def? The P1? making
his reply to the defts answer, the def? desired a Coppy thereof w* is
allowed him to return his duply to the same at the next Court day.
Mary Matthews, P1.1 v/s Jno Keen, def? The Court do suspend this
Cause till further Order.
Philip Johns, P1' v/s John Keen, def Suspended as aforesaid.
Egbert Wouterzen, P" v/s Sigismund Luycas, def? the deft 2?
defaut.
Mettie Wessels, P1.' v/s Samuel Edsal, def? the def? 1 defaut. Itt
is ordered that Notice shall be given to the def? of the Attachm?
Jacob Lucena, P1.' v/s Thomas Davis, def? The Pit. declares that
he shipped on board the defts vessel a parcel of Stockings to be Trans-
ported for Albany, One doz: of wc.h Stockins the def? hath not delivered
there. Wherefore the P1? Craves Judgem? for the Same with Cost. The
def? by his Atturny J"° Sharp desired time to answer to the Next Court
day. Wc? is allowed him.
Thomas Davis, P1' v/s Jacob Lucena, Def? Ordered that the def?
shall take out a Coppy of the P1?5 declaration and returne his answer at
the Next Court day.
Mary Mattheus, P1.' v/s William Bartelsen, def? The P1.' demands
by ballance of ace? fi. 77. The def? disownes the debt, except the P1'
will take hur Oath that it be a real debt because he never spent or dronck
wine in hur house since he paid hur Last a/c. by Dom? Luke. Itt is
Ordered that the P1? if shee can shall proeve at the Next Court day that
the def? drunck in hur house since he paid the last ace? or by want of
proefe to be nonsuited.
Tryntie Clocq, P? v/s Richard Painter, def? The def? 1 defaut.
The P1' declares that the def? is indebted unto hur for ~ house rent at 25
gl. per Month the summe of fl. 225. in Wampum, and whereas the Def? is
departed from this Place without giveing hur satisfaction for the same,
she the P1.' hath attached the goods & effects of the def? now in hur house
for the sd Rent. Evert Duycking Senior being sent for and appearing in
Court attesteth that he hath bene present that the P" and Def? agreed for
the rent at 25 gl. per Month as afores? The Court Ordered that this Case
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Should be Suspended till the Next Court day, and the attachment to
stand good till further order.
Benjamin Johns, P1' v/s Richd Painter, def the def i defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P" v/s fredrick Arentsen, def' Suspended.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' the def' 2d defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Juriaen de Cooper, def' the def' 3d defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1.' v/s Lourens Jansen Oost, def' the def 2?
defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Lodowyck Post, def the del? 2d defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1.' v/s Roelof de Slaghter (the butcher), Def. the
P1.' desired a Suspence.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s John Smedes, def' the def' 2? defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Jno Rider, Def! the def' one defaut.
Ralph Hunt, P1' v/s Arthur Strongwick, def' the def' 1 defaut.
Andries Andriessen, P1' v/s Tho* Davits, deft, the def' 1 defaut.
Anthony Jansen, Pltf. v/s Thomas Davidts. the deft. 1 defaut.
M' Thomas Lovelace, P'1 v/s Michiel Simkins & Isaacq Foreest,
Defts. Def? 2? defaut.
M' Thomas Lovelace, P1' v/s Luycas Thienhoven, def the def 2?
defaut.
Jacob de Loopers Wife, P1.' v/s Anna Roemers, def the def 1 de-
faut.
Uppon W. Laurence his desire that his ace' might be allowed and
paid him out of the Estate of John Coopal; the Court ordered that the
Curaf? of the said John Coopals Estate should be summoned to answer
the sd ace' at the Next Court day.
Capt. Marten Kregier appearing in Court requests in substance: —
That the Court would be pleased to order, how and in what manner the
nomination should be made of a person for Lieutenant of his Company
in place of Govert Loocquermans decd. *; 2ndly that it is expedient some
* Govert Loockermans came to this country in 1633, as assistant cook of the yacht
St. Martin, and was taken by Gov. Van Twiller into the company's service. Having
become a freeman he went back to Holland and m. 26 Feb., 1641, in Amsterdam
Ariaentie Jans, with whom he returned to the Manhattans in the ship King David with a
cargo of goods, as agent or factor for Gillis Verbrugge & Co. Hester Jans, sister of the
abovenamed Ariaentie, m. Jacob V. Couwenhoven, and the year after Loockerman's return.
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order or heavy fine should be imposed on those, who delayed appearing
on proper summons or beat of the drum. Which being taken into con-
sideration by the W: Court it is decreed and ordered by the Worshipps:
First, regarding the nomination, that the same shall be made by the
officers of the Burgher Corps, who shall send in a double number to the
Mayor, who shall effect the election from said nomination by the
Governor.
Secondly, that all those, who are unwilling or negligent to appear at
their place of rendezvous on their officers command by beat of drum
shall be mulcted in a fine of fifty guilders zewant to be applied by the
officers as they shall deem proper.
Whereas Dom? Samuel Driseius has stated to us by petition, as well
for himself as for the widow of Dom": Megapolensis dec?, that divers per-
sons are still in arrears to the previous allowance of the Preachers of this
City, notwithstanding this W: Court did on the n* February i66f order,
that the arrears should be promptly paid within 14 days time after date of
the aforesaid Order, on pain of execution ; requesting further that such
order should be made by this W: Court, so that the petitioners may re-
ceive the arrears of their allowance: therefore the W: Court decree and
order, that before the merits hereof shall be disposed of, the Beadle of
the Church, Willem Verscheuren, shall speak to all persons who by the
list delivered in are debtors yet and still reside here, on the subject of
their arrears, and note down the answer of each in particular in the
margin of the list and deliver it in to Court on the Next Court day.
Harck Dircksen, pltf. v/s Symon Jansen Romeyn, curator of the
estate of Ryndert Piettersen, dec?, def In the matter in question be-
tween parties arising relative to an item of a/c and earned wages &ca.,
to this country, his sister Anneke was m. to Olof Stevensen V. Cortlandt. His first wife
dying, Loockermans m. July, 1649, Marritje, widow of Tymen Jansen, of New Amster-
dam, ship builder, whereby he came into possession of the lot betw. Pearl and William
Streets. After a successful career in business and after having acquired considerable real
estate, principally in the neighborhood of Hanover Square and on Broadway, he departed
this life in 167 1, leaving two daughters by his first wife — viz. Marritje, m. Balthazar
Bayard, 1664, and Jannetje m. Hans Kierstede, 1667. By his second wife he had one son
Jacob, a physician, who subsequently removed to Albany, N. Y. Elsie Tymens, dau. of his
second wife, by her first husband, subsequently became the wife of Jacob Leisler. — O'C.
1671] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 301
the Worship" Court have nominated and with the free will of parties
Elected as arbitrators S? Francois Rombouts and Pieter Jacobsen Marius,
who are hereby required to examine the a/c and to hear the matter in
question argued by parties and if possible to compose and reconcile them:
if not to deliver in their report and judgment at the Next Court day.
Whereas several of y? Inhabitants of this Citty wc-h hath bene att ye.
Charges of Making a Stone Waal before their lotts allongst y? Waterside,
do daily receive much damage by reason y? Walls wch Gelyne Verplanck
& Thomas Wandel are to make are not made up. The Court therefore
do hereby order and requiere y? s? Gelyne Verplanck & Thomas Wandel
to Cause Y? s? Wall to be made up with all expedition or by further
delay that some fine shal be inflicted uppon those that shal be neglective
therein.
Att the Worshipp1.1 Mayors Court held at New Yorck the 6*.h day of
June 167 1. Present Capt" Thomas de Lavall, Mayo'; Mr Matth Nicolls,
Mr Jno Lawrence, MT. Olof Stevensen, M' Johannes v. Brugh, Mf Isaacq
Bedloo, Aldermen ; Mr. Allard Anthony, Sherif .
David Jochemsen, P1' v/s Simon Romeyn, Curator of R. Pieters, def?
Suspended.
Timothy Gabrie, P1' v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' The Pit replying to
the def.s Answer, the Court order that the def' should take out a Coppy
thereof, and that a Jury should be Impannelled to trye the Cause at the
Next Court day.
Mary Matthews, P" v/s John Keen, def Suspended.
Philips Johns, P1.4 v/s John Keen, def' Suspended.
Ralph Hunt, P" v/s Arthur Strongwick, def' Parties agreed.
Andries Andries, P1' v/s Thomas Davis, def? the def' 2? defaut.
Anthony Jansen, P" v/s Thomas davis, def' the def' 2d defaut.
Mr Thomas Lovelace, P1' v/s Michiel Simkins & Isaacq Foreest,
defts. Parties both defaut and therefore suspended.
M' Thomas Lovelace, P1.' v/s Luycas Tienhoven, def' Uppon hear-
ing of both parties and perusing of the Bill wc.h is made to Mr Coo and
not at all to this P" the Court ordered that a Non suit should be entred
against the P" and he to pay Cost of Court.
Egbert Woutersen, pltf. v/s Sigismundus Luycas, deft. Pltf. de-
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mands from deft, the sum of fl. 105 in zeawant with costs. Deft, remain-
ing default three Court days, it is by the W: Court decided and ordered,
that judgment should be entred against him on the same default and they
order deft, or his bail to pay the aforesaid debt to the pltf. with costs.
1671. 28 June. Execut" Issued out.
Jacob Lucena, P" v/s Thomas Davis, def 2? defaut.
Thomas Davis, P" v/s Jacob Lucena, Def 2? defaut.
Harck Dircksen, P1.' v/s Simon Romeyn, Curator of R. Pieters.
Suspended.
Frans Hendrics, P" v/s Carsten Cornelissen, def both defaut.
Willem Waldron, P" v/s Evert Dircksen, def the def 1 defaut.
Josiah Hunt & Rebecca his Wife, P1' v/s Catherina Harrisson, def'
Suspended.
Stoffel van Laer, pltf. v/s Jan Pieters, shoemaker, deft. The pltf.
demands from deft. fl. 120 in zeawant for rent with costs. Deft.
says, he offered to pay pltf. in goods, as he cannot get any zeawan.
The W: Court having heard parties, condemn deft, to pay the pltf. the
demanded debt in zeawan within the time of one month, with costs,
unless the deft, shall otherwise satisfy some of the pltf's creditors for the
pltf's a/c.
Collonel Lewis Morris, by his Atturny Richard Morris, P1' v/s
Henry Lyon, def' In an action of the Case. Mr John Lawrence pro-
duced the def' in Court and desired to be discharged of being baile
wc.h is allowed him. The P1' putting in his declaration, the def? desired
a Coppy thereof to returne an Answer at the Next Court. And at the
def?5 request the C? tooke the def? word for his appearance at the Next
Court day.
William Merrit, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrits, def! The def 1 defaut. The
pit demands from the def' fl. 73.
Richard Morris, P1' v/s Herry Lyon, def' In an action of debt.
The P1' declares to be agreed concerning this Act" w* the def'
Assur Levy, P1.' v/s Christiaen Pieters, def' The def' 1 defaut.
James Mills, P1' v/s Mf Cornells Steenwyck, def The P1' delivering
in his declaration the def Atturny desired a Coppy thereof wc.h is allowed
him.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr-, P" v/s Juriaen Jansen Cooper, def
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In an Act. of debt to the summe of fi. 164. 10. seawant. The PV Craves
Judgem' against the def' for the paiement of the s? debt of fl. 164. 10.
Seawant due to him from this def' for Outcry Monney, together with
Cost. The Def' remaining default to appeare in four severall Court
dayes, the Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that Judgement should be entred
against the Def' uppon his defaut, and ordered him to make Imediat
paim' of the s? debt, with Cost.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mf, P" v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' In an
act" of debt to yf sume of fi. 185. 12 seawant. The P1' Craves Judgem'
against the def' for yf paiment of yf s? debt of fl. 185. 12 sewant du to him
from this deft for outcry Money together with Costs. The defend' re-
maining defaut to appeare in four severall Court days yf Worshipp1.1 Court
ordred that Judgement should be entred against yf def' uppon his default
and ordred him to make Imediate paiement of yf s? debt w'f Costs.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr, P1.' v/s Lourens Jansen Smith, def' In
an Ace' of debt to yf Sume of fl. 113. 8 seawant. The P" craves Judge-
ment against yf def' for yf paiement of yf sf* debt of fl. 113: 8 sewant due
to him from this def' for outcry mony together w'f Costs. The def' re-
maing defaut to appeare in fouere severall Court dayes, The Worshipp1.1
Court ordred that Judgement should be entred ag'nst yf def' uppon his
defaut and ordred him to make Imediate paiement of the s? debt with
Costs.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr, P1.' v/s Lodewyck Post, def' In an
Action of debt to yf Sume of fl. in.J-2- sewant. The P1' craves Judge-
ment agast yf deft for yf paiement of yf s? debt of fl. iii.ja seawant due
to him from this def' for Outcry Mony together with Costs. The def' re-
maining defaut three severall Court dayes y? Worshipp1.1 Court ordered
that Judgement should be entred ags.' yf Def' uppon his defaut and ordred
him to make Imediate payment of yf s? debt with Costs.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr, P1' v/s John Smedes, def' In an act"
of debt to y? sume of fl. 149. 18 seawant. The P1' Craves Judgem' agains.'
y? yf Def' for yf paiment of y? s? debt of fl. 149. 18. sewant due to him from
this def- for outcry Monny together with Cost. The def? remaining defaut
fouere Several Court dayes, the Worship1.1 Court ordred that Judgement
hould be entred ag^' yf s? def' uppon his defaut and ordred him to make
Imediate paiment of yf s? debt togethr w'f1 Cost.
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Tryntie Clocque, P1.' v/s Richard Painter, de£ The P1.' declares
that y? def- is indebted to hur for 8 months house rent y* surne of fl. 160,
deducting fl. 36. received thereuppon for wc-h she attached y? goodes of
y? def' now in y? s? house and humbly Craves Judgem' thereuppon. The
def' remaining defaut y? Court ordred that Judgem' should be entred ags.'
y? def' uppon his defaut and do Condemne y? s? attached goodes towardes
y? satisfying of y? s? debt w* Costs.
Mis1'.5 Anthonie, pltf. v/s Jan Harmensen, deft. Pltf. says, she agreed
with and paid pltf. for the making of a churn, which deft, has also made
but it is not merchantable ; therefore she demands of def- restitution of
the paid fl. 25 with costs. Deft, says, s? churn is saleable and offers to
submit himself to the decision of two impartial coopers. The W: Court
refer to Jan Jansen van Breestede and Evert Wessels to inspect the churn
in question and in case, they do not find the same merchantable, they
order the deft, then to return the money, but being found merchantable,
the pltf. shall then be bound to receive the churn.
Uppon the Petition of Rodger Purchase humbly desiering that the
Sherrif might be ordered to serve y? Execution uppon the Judgem' of
Court obtained against henry hedger etz. The Worshipp1.1 Court do
order that in Case henry hedger do not Comply w* this Petit" satisfye y?
within written Judgement within y? space of 14 dayes next Ensuing, that
then .y? Sherrif shall serve y.e Execution uppon y? s? Judgement without
any further delay.
Uppon y? Complaint of Abel Hardenbroeck this Worship1.1 Court this
day ordred that in Case the def' Hend!1 Van: borgh did not satisfy y?
within written Judgem' that his father Mr Jacob Fabritius or the person
that appeared in Court in his behalfe should be lyable to satisfy y?; same.
Benjamin Johns, P1.' v/s Richard Painter, de£ The P1' declares that
this def' is Indebted unto him as pr ace' the summe of fl. 156 for w^h
Debt this P1' attached some of the def'5 Effects now in the house of tryntie
Clocq and humbly Craves Judgement thereuppon. The def' remaining
defaut the Court Ordred that Judgement should be entred uppon all his
defaut, and do Condemne the said attached goods towards the satisfying
of the said debt, with Costs, provided the first attachment and Judgement
of tryntie Clocq shall have precedence and be first satisfyed.
Lourens Sachariassen Sluys, pltf. v/s Dirck Janzen van Devent',
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alias Smit, deft. Pltf. demands from deft, for earned monthly wages, the
sum of fi. 656, one half in zewant and the other half in goods at zewant
price. Deft, promises to pay pltf. within six weeks time. The W. Court
condemn deft, to pay the aforesaid sum of 656 fl. in 6 weeks with costs.
Cornelis van Borsum, pltf. v/s Jan Gerrits Couwenhoven, deft. Pltf.
demands from deft, the sum of fl. 380. 3 zewant according to notarial ob-
ligation, with costs. Deft, admits the debt, on condition that pltf. has
first the carpentry work constructed according to obligation. The W:
Court having heard parties and examined and viewed the obligation, de-
cree and order, that the pltf. shall cause the promised carpentry work to
be made according to obligation, which done they condemn the deft, to
pay the debt aforesaid to the pltf. and the bailbond of the attachment to
stand good meanwhile until payment be made.
Att a Speciall Court held In New Yorke by y? mayf and Aldermen
thereof, y? 19* of June 167 1. Present Capt Matthias Nicolls Depty
Mayor; M' John Laurence, MT- Olof Stevense Van Cortlant, M' Johannes
Van Brugh, Aldermen; Mr Allard Antony, Sheriff.
M' Isaacq Bedloo & M' W? Dervall, P? v/s Rabba Coety, Jewe,
Def' The pits declare that on y": 15*? of this P^santt Month June, they
absolutely did Bargaine and sell unto this def' a Ketch Called yf tryall
with all hur furniture, in yf presentt Condition She Now is Riding at
ancor in this Rhoad, in Consideration of y* summe of three Hundred
poundz in flower at twentie shillings p' hundred; and whereas y* Def? now
Refuseth to stand to his bargaine, y* P1'5 humbly do Desire Judgem' of
this Court for ye. performance of y* sd Bargaine. The Def' utterly Denyeth
that he Struck up y* s? Bargaine w* yf P1? but onely made some proposalls
w* y* pits did not like nor accept of, and therefore brooke of Withoute
Concluding y* s? bargaine. Capt" John Carr being Sworne in Court de-
poseth y*. hath heard y* Def' say, that he had bought ye. sd Ketch but
Could nott pay all in flower, otherwise he should have none Left to Load
in y" sd Ketch. The Jury brought in their Verdict and found for yl
plantives, and that y* Def' pay to y" plts y* summe of three Hundred
pounds in flower at 20' P' Hundred pounds with Cost of Suite: — Where-
uppon y*: Worshipp!1 Court ordered that Judgem' should be entred ac-
cordingly and ordred y^ def' to fulfill his said bargaine & pay Costs of Suite.
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JURY.
Capt RicW Morris, Johannes de Peyster, W? Beeckman, Jn? Payne,
Niclaes de Meyer, Stoffel hooglant, Joseph Knott, Ely Douty, Timothy
Gabrie, Sam1! hilton, henry Obe, W? Osborn.
Att a Court of May' & Aldermen, held at New Yorck this 1 i* day of
July, 1 67 1. Present Capt" Matthias Nicolls, Depty Mayor; M' John
Laurence, M.r Olof Stevensen, M? Johannes Van Brugh, Aldermen; Mf
Allard Anthony, Sherif.
David Jochemsen, P1-' v/s Symon Romeyn, Curator, def? Sus-
pended.
Harck Dircksen, P" v/s Symon Romeyn, Curator, def? Suspended.
Timothy Gabrie, P" v/s Warnaer Wessels, def? The Def? was this
day ordered to deliv? to this P1' a Coppy of his duply, at furthest 24
hours before next Court day, and the Jury then to deside the Cause.
Jno Matthews, P1.' v/s John Keen, def? Suspended.
Philip Johns, P" v/s John Keen, def? Suspended.
An dries Andriesen, P1.1 v/s Thomas davis, def? both P?ties defaut.
Anthony Johns, P1.' v/s Thomas Davis, def? Parties agreed.
Jacob Lucena, P1' v/s Thomas Davis, def? In case the parties do
not agree betweene themselves before the next Court, then to bring in
their Witnesses to be decided By the sd. Court.
Thomas Davis, P1.' v/s Anthony Jans, Def* Order as above.
W™ Waldron, P1.' v/s Evert Dircksen, def' Suspended.
Josiah hunt & Rebecca his Wife, P1.' v/s Catterina harrison, def*
The def- remaining defaut, and the P1.' desiring Judgem? ags.' the attached
Goods belonging to this P1* Itt was this day ordered that the Attached
Goods be delivered to the Pu.s they giveing sufficient security for the
same, provided the goods which might be subject to spooiling be first ap-
prized by indifferent Persons and this Court do hereby authorize Capt"
Richard Morris & M? fredrick Philips to make s? apprizement.
Collonel Lewis Morris by Richard Morris and andrew Rider, his
Agent, P1* v/s Henry Lyon, deft. Suspended till next Court.
James Mills, P1.* v/s M' Cornelis Steenwick, def* The def? desires
time to answer the next Court day.
Jacob Fabricius, P1' v/s Marten Hofman, def? both p?ties defaut.
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Thomas Wandel, P1.' v/s Jn? Backer, def? the Pit haveinge not
Notice of this Courts sitting, this Case suspended.
Fredrick Philipsen, P1.' v/s Lewis Morris & Richard Morris, defts.
The P" is ordered to put a declaration in wryting by the Next Court day.
James Matthews, P" v/s Lewis Morris & Richard Morris, defts.
Order as above.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Gerrit Hendricx, deft. Pltf. demands
from the deft. fl. 75. 5 zewant, balance of a/c with costs. Deft, demands
copy of a/c which the W: Court grants him.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Guilliam Honneur, deft. Parties agreed.
Pieter Nys, P1' v/s Lourens Oost, def' the def' 1 defaut.
Peter Nys, P1' v/s Ralph Huttchisson, def? The P1' demands from
this def? the summe of Sixty gildrs, for w0!1 Thomas hatfield remained
security but this P1.' could never receive it from him. The def? answers
that he hath alreadie discounted soo much with the s? hatfield uppon the
P1? accompt. The Court do recommmend the prties to agree betweene
themselves before Next Court day, or otherwise that then Judgement
shall be past hereuppon.
Otto Gerrits, P" v/s Warnaer Wessels, def' The Court ordered that
this Action should be throwne out the Court, according to a former
Order.
Neeltie Cornells, Wife of Jacob Looper, P1? v/s Anna Roomers, def?
in an act" of defamation. The P" haveing no evidences to proeve hur
Compl' was this day NonSuited, and to pay Costs.
Pieter Nys, P1' v/s Jacob teunissen Looper, def? Suspended by
reason the def- hath not due notice.
Philip Johns, P1' v/s John Cooly, def' The P1? demands from this
def- by an assignmt from Capt. blagge fl. 90. Zewant. The def- replyeth
that he owes unto Capt" blagge but 3 bevers wc.h ditto blagge ordered him
to pay to M' de Meyer. Uppon hearing of the debates of both prties
and there appearing no Order that the sd- bevers should be paid to M? de
Meyer, Itt is Ordered that the def shall pay the s^ 3 beavers to the P1-'
and this P1? to pay Costs.
Warnaer Wessels, P1' against Stoffel van Laer, def- Parties are
ordered to deliver to each other a/cs on both sides for the Next Court
day.
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William Merritt, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrits, def? The Pit demands from
this deft fi. 73. The Def' replyes that he hath some account in Contra.
The Court ordered the def' to bring his ace' in, the Next Court day.
Capt John Manning, P1.' v/s Marten Hoffman, def' The Court
refferre the hearing and if possible the determination of this Cause to M'
Johannes de Peister & M' Jeronimus Ebbing, but in Case of non Com-
posure or determination, to returne it back to this Court.
Nicolaes Bayard, P1' v/s Marten Hofman, def? Order as aboves?
Uppon the Complaint of Pieter Nys, Curat' of the Estate of Bartel
Maen deceased; It is this day ordred that in Case John Garland do not
satisfy the debt contracted for the house bought in publicq outcry from
the si Curateurs, before the next ensuing Court day, that then Execution
Shall be Issued out uppon the Judgement of the Vendu Mr Nicolaes
Bayard ag*' him.
Alderman John Lawrence in the behalfe of J"° Barker Complayning
to this Court, that an arrest was made uppon ^4: 00 belonging to the s?
Barker in the hands of M' Sandford, wc.h arrest is not prosecuted and
therefore Craves a NonSuit. The Court ordered that a NonSuit should
be entred agst the si arrest, and that the Complainants should be sett at
Liberty.
Benjamin Johns this day delivl in Court his Ace' of disbursemf in
makeing of the Stone Well in the State-House-Yard amounting to fi. 194.
10. sew' The Court approved thereof and orddered the Secrety to make
paiement accordingly.
Whereas Ariaen Appel hath been appointed by this Court together
with Simon Jansen Romeyn to be administrators of the Estate of Reyntie
Pieters deceased, wc.h said Appel hath now of Late removed his dwelling
Place from hence to Albany, Wherefore the si Romeyn humbly requested
that another fitt person might be appointed by this Court as Administra-
tor, in the stead of the si Appel. Wee have therefore thought fitt to
Nominate and appoint and do hereby Nominate and Appoint M' Gelyn
Verplanck of this City, Merch' together with the si Simon Jansen Romeyn
to be Curateurs and Administrators of the si Estate for to act accomplish
and performe in as full & ample Manner as Lawful Administra" by the
Lawes of this Governm' are Allowed to doe; dated, .
Rachel Davenport, P1' v/s Humphrey Davenport, def' The Court
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do suspend the hearing of this Cause till fryday at Nine of the Clock in
the forenoone.
Thomas de Laval], Esq?, P1.1 v/s Pieter Groenendyck, de£ In an
Action of yf Case. The P1' by his Atturny Jn.° Rider this day Delivered
in Court his declaration ags.' yf Def' and withall Desiring in regard yf most
part of his Witnesses are at Albany that three months time might be given
him to proeve his declaration. The def' utterly denyeth yf most part of
yf allegations wc.h yf p" hath Inserted in his declaration and humbly Craves
for a Non Suite, and that he might be released of his Arrest. The Wor-
shipp" Court ordered that yf def' for this present time should be Released
from his Arrest provided yf Same be no prejudice to y? p''s action, And
that y? def' shall give in bond to answer y? s? Action here uppon due and
Legall warning and Summation of y? same.
Uppon his honnr yf gouven? Letter of Recommandation that yf Court
together with some of yf Officers of yf Church should take into Consider-
ation how y? Salary for yf Expected Minist' from Europe may be Raised
yf Court thereuppon have thought fitt to appoint a private Court to be
held on fryday Next being yf 14^ of this Instant in yf afternoone at
a Clocq and do further desire yf Late Aldermen together w'.h yf present
and yf Late Church Officers will give theyr attendance at yf sf* time to
Consult w'.h them Conserning yf premises.
Att a private Meeting of yf May'.5 Court held at New Yorke; Yf 14^
of July, 1671. Present Captf Matthias Nicolls, Depty Mayor; M' John
Laurence, M* Olof Stevense, Mr Johannis van Brugh, Aldermen ; M*
Allard Anthony, Sheriffe.
Uppon yf petition and Complaint of Rachel Dauenpoort against hur
husband MT. Humphrey Dauenpoort, alleadging that for many yeares
together she hath undergone a bitter and wearisome life by Reason of
hur husbands Inhumane usage Blowes, and Cruel Carriages towards hur,
In soo much that she is forct to take up a Resolution for ever to seperate
her selfe from him; and this Court having heard yf request of yf s? M.r
Davenpoort thereuppon, denying all, or yf most part of what was
alleadged ag" him, although of severall things proefe was made; yet this
Court finding no Lawfull Reason for a Divorce Endeavoured to perswade
both parties to a frindly Composure, and that all former differances
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should Remaine in Oblivion; unto wc.h y? sd prties for ye present could not
be p'swaded ; "Wherefore this Court have thought fitt to desire and
authorize Capt" John Manning and Capt" J"° Berry, at their Convenient
time, before next Court day, to use all possible meanes and perswations
for a Composure betwixt y? s? parties wc.h if it Could be effected would be
very acceptable to this Court; but if it should happen that they should
nott succeed therein, this Court do hereby order that both parties shall
returne to each other their owne wearing and Apparrell and that y? s? Mr
Humphrey Davenpoort shall Contribute towards y.e Maintaining of his
Wife and Children, according to his Ability, as he in ye p'sence of this
Court hath promised to doe.
In Obedience, To his Honnf y? Govern? Letter and in pursuance of
this Courts Order thereuppon this day, Appearing in Court y? former
Magistraets together with y? present & former Church Officers of this
Citty, unto whoem y? Worshipp" Court Manifested y? Reson of this
present Meeting, tendring onely for to advise together, how the sallarie,
wc.h is promised towards y? Maintennance of y? Expected Minister might
be raised, whereuppon y? following proposalls where made and presented
to this Court: —
Imprimis. That, whereas y? Great Excyse in the first beginning was
Raysed, onely towardes the Maintainence of the Ministers, that therefore
the Minist.r ought to be paid out of the s? Excyse altough some advancem
should be made thereuppon.
2ndiy That ye Burger Excyse might be Raised soo Much as will
Maintaine y? Minist" and Satisfie other Necessarie Charges.
3rd.ly That the Costumes uppon y? Importation of Rom and Wines
might be Raised from 4 to 5 pf Cento or more.
41?. That an Imposition might be Raised uppon Rom going up for
Albany & Esoopus.
j.thiy That an Townes Charges might be Levyed by a Genna.' taxe,
as itt is practicable by y? Neighbouring Townes, provided y? Excyze be
taken off.
Uppon wch proposals, answer was made, that y? Sallary of the Minis-
ters by y? English, ussually is Levyed, by a taxe, & that about two yeares
since, y? Ministf was paid by the townesmen. Whereuppon itt was Re-
plyeth that in Case y? Necessity should Requiere a taxe itt should be much
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better that a Levy be made uppon any other accompt as for the Mainte-
nance of a Ministf & Secondly that y? Ministers abowt two Yeares since
where paid by the townes Men was onely occasioned by the tyme of
Warre, when the Goverm' was not able to Maintaine them, & therefore
it was then Likewise proposed to Continue but for one or twoo Yeares, by
a volluntarie Contribution; finally uppon Severall Debates, Concerning
y? former proposals, Itt was Mutually Condiscended unto for to Returne
for advise viz'
That itt would occasion a Great discontent amongst the people, to
be both taxed & to pay Excyse Wherefore itt is in genna!y proposed, that
y? Grand Excyse should be something Raised, & that an imposition
should be Laid uppon Rom going for Albany & Esopus and that y? sell-
ing of Licq* to the Indians should be p^mitted as it is throughout all the
governm' and some Excyse or Imposition should be Raised thereuppon,
or Otherwyse that all the Excyses should be totally abolished ; and a
Genn*1 taxe for all towne Charges be made.
Att a Mayors Court held at New York the 16* of July A? 1671.
Present Capt Matthias Nicolls, Depty May"; Mr John Laurence, M.r Olof
Stevensen, Mf Johannes van Brugh, Aldermen; Mf Allard Anthony,
Sherif.
David Jochemsen, P" v/s Simon Romeyn, Curatf of R. Pieters, deft,
suspended.
Harck Dircksen, P" v/s Simon Romeyn, Curat!" of R. Pieters, deft,
suspended.
Timotheus Gabrie, pltf. v/s Warnaer Wessells, deft. Pltf. says and
proves by his sales book, dated 3? January in the year 1662, to have sold
at public auction to Gerrit Hendricx dec?, late Weighmaster of this City,
an hogshead of wine for the sum of fl. 162 in seawant, for which deft,
then remained security, as more fully appears by said salesbook, and as
the pltf. could not receive his pay from the aforesaid Gerrit Hendricx,
the pltf. therefore demands payment from the deft, as security therefor
with costs. Deft, denies having been security and maintains, that pltf.
ought to produce his handwriting therefor. The jury brought their
verdict into Court and give as award and decide, that the salesbook de-
serves full credit and therefore grant the pltf's demand. The W: Court
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agree with the aforesaid verdict and order, that judgment be entered
against the deft, and direct the deft, as security for the s? Gerrit Hen-
dricx to pay pltf. the aforesaid fi. 162 with costs.
Y? 28* of Jully the Execution Issued out.
JURY.
Fredrick Phillips, Balthr de Haert, Willem Bogardus, Dirck van
Clyff, Simon Romeyn, Guillam de Honneur, Claes Bordingh, Adolf
Pietersen, Abel Hardenbroeck, Pieter Stoutenburgh, Balthazf Bayard,
Pieter Nys.
John Matthews, P" v/s John Keen, def' Suspended.
Philip Johns, P1* v/s John Keen, def' Suspended.
Jacob Lucena, P1.' v/s Thomas Davis, def? In an Act? of the Case.
Upon hearing of both Prties, the Worshipp1.1 Court did decree and Ord'
that in Case the P" hath made it appeare before MT. Mayf de Lavall that
he made delivery of the one dozzen of Stockens now in Controversie to
this Detf as he the P1.' doth alleadge he hath done, Then the s? Deff is
to make payment of the s? one doz? of Stockings now missing to the P1' or
the true Vallue thereof, and each prtie to pay their owne Charges.
Thomas Davis, P1' v/s Jacob Lucena, def' In an Act? of debt for
fraight to the sum of fl. 121. seaw' Uppon hearing of both parties, the
Court ordered the de£ or his Bayle, Mr. Balthazar de Haert to pay or dis-
count the s? surarae of fl. 121. seawant with this P1.' and each prtie to pay
their owne Charges.
Willem Waldron, P1.' v/s Evert Dircksen, def' In an Act? of the
Case, Suspended.
James Mills, P1' v/s Mr Cornelis Steenwik, def' The def' by his
Petit? sheweth that whereas the P1.' hath commenced a suit ag3.' the Def'
and the Defend- perceiving the p1.' hath no vizible Estate within the
reach of this Governm' and therefore desired that the def' might be
ordered to give in good security for the Prosecution of his suit and
satisfying of the Judgem' which might passe against him; uppon whc.h
the Def' is willing to Joyne Issue with the P1', alwayes Provided that the
Articles of surrender be not thereby any wise infringed or broocken by
one or the other. The P" makeing a Long reply to the s? Petit? In Wryt-
ing, Itt was ordered that this Case should be suspended Withall, till next
Court, or till M' Mayor de Lavall's returne from Albany, who best can
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give reason why no Security was taken at first uppon entring of the
Action.
Goert Olphertsen, pltf. v/s Annatie Gerrits, deft. Pltf. demands
from deft, the sum of fi. 106 in seawant for wages and lime delivered as
pf a/c. Deft's son in law appearing says, that pltfs. work is not properly
done; he also says, he can pay in linen. This pltf. denies. The W:
Court authorize Sander Stulther and William Churcher to make inspec-
tion, whether the work is properly done, which being so found, they con-
demn the deft, then to pay the aforesaid fi. 106 zewant with costs.
Marten Hofman, pltf. v/s Jan Roelofsen, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft, according to handwriting the sum of one hundred gilders sewant
and 400 lbs. of tobacco, for which debt the pltf. has attached the deft's
tobacco and other effects in the hands of Claes Mellis and demands that
said effects be condemned the rather, as he warned the deft, three several
times to come here from Flatbush, to satisfy pltf. for the s? debt. The
deft, remaining in default in appearing and answering to the said attach-
ment, It is by the W: Court decreed and ordered, that the s? debt shall
be satisfied and paid to the pltf. out of the above mentioned tobacco and
other the defts. effects, with costs.
Thomas Wandel, P1.' v/s John Backer, def' The P" remaining de-
faut to prosecute his action, Itt was ordered uppon the defts desire that a
Non Suite should be entred ag*' the P1.' and to pay Cost.
Collonel Lewis Morris by Richard Morris and Andrew Rider his
agents, Pu.s v/s Henry Lyons, def? The P1' declares that yf def' with one
John Burr became Indebted to yf s? Rider, servant to Coll. Morris in
yf summe of one Hundred and Seaventeene pounds, as pf ObligaCon: bear-
ing yf 8^ day of June 1666: more at Large doth appeare, for wc.h debt
yf P1.' Humbly Craves Judgem' ag5.' yf Def' with Cost. The def. replyes
that and yf s? Jno Burr have bound themselves Jointly but not severally
for yf s? debt, and that some part thereof is payd and saith that this def?
Remainder part of yf s? debt, hath bene Reddy severall Yeares past and
is still Reddy to be payd at fairfield where y' debt is Contracted, and
yf paym' must be made, as appeares by an agrem' bearing date yf ffirst of
June 1666, unto w* agrem' yf def.s bill hath a Referrance. The Jury
brought in their Verdict and find yf bill due, and that yf def- pay yf Con-
tents thereof according to agrem' Whereuppon yf Worshipp" Court
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ordered that Judgem' should be Entred agst y? Def according to Verdict,
and y*: def' to pay Cost of Suite.
JURY.
Peter Jacobsen, Jonas Bartelsen, Alexf Watts, Matthew Mahu, W?
Merrit, Thomas Tayler, W? How, Jacob Lesseler, Edward Smith, Sam1.1
Draek, Timothy biggs, Dirck van Clyff.
Frederick Philips, P1.' v/s Lewis Morris & Richard Morris, defs A
Coppy of the P1'5 declaration, to be taken out by the Def
James Matthews, P" v/s Lewis Morris & Richard Morris, def' Order
as above.
Pieter Nys, P1' v/s Lourens Jansen Oost, deft, the def' 2? defaut.
Willem Waldron, P1.' v/s Isaacq Foreest & his Son, defs the def? 1
defaut.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, def' Pltf. demands
from deft, the sum of fl. 331. 2^ zewant as p' a/c delivered, with costs.
The deft, failing to appear and to deliver in his offset a/c according to
the last order of the Court dated . It is therefore ordered and de-
creed by the W: Court, that the deft, shall pay the pltf. the aforesaid
debt with costs.
William Merrit, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrit, Def.' In an Act" of debt to the
summe of fl. 73. Seawant. Uppon hearing of both Prties the Worshipp1.1
Court did decree & Order that Judgem' should be entred ags.' the def'
that the def' should make payment of the s? debt in good Commodities to
the P1'5 Liking, at Price Curr' and to pay Cost.
Capt J"° Manning, P1' v/s Marten Hofman, Def The Arbitrators
returning their Report that they could not perswade prties to a Compos-
ure, It was Ordered, that the def' should make paiment of the summe for
W0? the house is Morgaged for to Dirck van Clyff, to the end the house
may be Cleared to the P1' and the def to pay Cost.
Simon Romeyn, P" v/s John Garland, Def. the def 1. defaut.
Simon Romeyn, P1.' v/s Maddeleen van Vleecq, def the def 1
defaut.
Capt Philip Carteret, P" v/s Thomas Wandel, Def Itt is Ordered
that the P1' should declare in Wryting, and the def to take out a Coppy
thereof and returne his answer at the next Court day.
Sara Hawkins, P1' v/s Thomas Karr, def Uppon hearing of both
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prties, It was ordered that the deft? Sloop should be released from the
attachm' and the def' be permitted to depart from hence to deleware if
he see Cause.
Mr- Thomas Lovelace, P? v/s Luycas Thienhoven, deff The P1' de-
mands from this def? uppon an Assignm' from Mr Brinckley the quantity
of 150 lb. tobacco. The def' ownes the debt and is willing to make
Paim' thereof. The Court ordered the deft to make Imediat Paim' of the
s? 150'? tobacco with Cost of Suit.
3? July A? 1672. Execution Issued out.
The Worshipp" Court this day recommended unto Mr Olof Stevensen
Cortlant to take the Care and Management in Causing the Warff or Wall
on the Waterside before Gelyn Verplankx house as farr the Townes part
doth reach be finished and Made up; And Mr Johannes Van Brugh to have
the Managem' in Repairing of the Half Moon before the State house.
Uppon the Report of Capt: J"° Manning & Capt" John Berry, being
appointed by this Court to endeavour a Composure betweene M' Humphrey
davenpoort & Mr.s Rachel davenpoort his Wife returned this day their
answer, that they could not see any probability of making up the differ-
ance betweene them, M.r Humphrey Davnpoort denying that he detained
any of his Wife's waring apparrel, only some Child bedd Linnen wc.h he is
Willing to returne hur, as also to give her a dozzen of table napkins a pair
of sheets & a table cloth. Itt is therefore ordered that the former order
of the Court shall stand in force, that is to say, that both prties shall re-
turne to each other their wearing apparrel & that the s? M' Humphrey
davenpoort shall Contribute towards the Maintanance of his Wife and
Children, according to his ability; as he in the presence of the Court hath
promised to do.
Uppon His Honnf the Govern? recommending ; The Worshipp1.1
Court this day admitted M.r Nathaniel Davenpoort of Boston in New
England Merch' to be a Burger of this Citty, he paying soo much for his
Burger Priviledge, as others are bound to doe.
M' Cornells Steenwyk and M.r Johannes Van Brugh being appointed
by this Court to be Weesmasters of this Citty, are accordingly Confirmed
by his honnf the Govern" Commission, herein recorded, Viz'
Whereas M' Cornelys Steenwyck and Capt Johannes van Brugh,
have been admitted by y.e Court of Mayo' and Aldermen of this Citty to
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be Wees Mast" or Guardians of Widdowes and Orphants Estate for this
Present Yeare; These Presents Certify and Declare y' yf sd Wees Mast"
are Confirmed and Allowed of by Mee to Act and doe in their said Em-
ployment and Trust accordingly to yf Rules and Customes heretofore in
practice amongst them before y? Surrender of this Place; In yf Artie?
whereof Itt is inserted; that is to say — in y? n* Article viz' (:The Dutch
shal here Enjoy their owne Customes Concerning their Inheritance:)
And for whatsoever lawffull act or Things yf sd Weesmasters, or Guardians
shall doe Conformable to y? Custome aforesd This shall be to them for &
during the terme of their Carge a sufficiant Warrant ; Given under My
hand & sale at forte James in New Yorke this 19'!1 Day of Jully A? 167 1.
(Signed) Franc!s Lovlace.
Att a May? Court held att New Yorck the 15* of August A? 167 1.
M' Matthias Nicolls, Depty May'; Mr Jno. Laurence, M- Olof Stevensen,
Mf Johannes Van Brugh, Mr. Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen.
Johannes Vernelje, P1' v/s Ralph Hutchisson, Del? The P1' declares
that the Def? hath engaged himselfe to pay to this P1' for the ace' of Am-
brosius Moor the summe of fl. 112 sewant, Whereuppon this P1.' Com-
menced this his Suit, and Craves Judgem' w'?1 Cost. The def' denyes the
sd debt. The W: Court uppon hearing of both prties & the Witnesses
produced in Court, Itt was Ordered that Judgement should be entred
ag*' the def' to pay the sd fl. 100 with Cost of Suit.
1672: May ye i4'.h Execution Issued out.
Jno. Quigly, P1.' v/s Ralph Huddisson. The P1.' declares that the
def' is Indebted unto him for a parcel of Earthen ware the summe of Six-
teene pounds ten ShilH5, uppon w0!1 this P1' Commenced this his Suit and
humbly prayeth Judgem' ags.' the def' together with Cost of Suit.
Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties, the Worshipp1.1 Court did
decree and order that this Def' should make payement of the sd^i6: 10
within the space of fifteen dayes after this date; provided the deft hath
Liberty to sue the P1' for his Bargaine in Case it be not made good by
him and the deft to pay Cost.
167 1 12 Sept' Execut" Issued out.
Willem Waldron, P1' against Evert Dircksen, deft P1.' demands from
Def! fl. 32 Zewant. Dei' denies owing so much, and says he has ready
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according to agrement what he owes the Pl* for the wood. The W:
Court order Deft to pay his debt to P1' with Staves according to agree-
ment and pay Costs incurred herein.
Fredrick Philips, pltf. v/s Jean du Priee (Perier ?), deft. Pltf. de-
mands from deft, the sum of sixty gilders Hollands for passage money
from here to Holland or three hundred guilders good stringed wampum
with costs. The deft, admits the debt and offers to pay within -^ time in
white peas @ 4 gl. the skepel or current price. The W: Court condemn
the deft, to pay the pltf. within the time of three months the aforesaid
sixty (guilders ?) Hollands or fi. 300 in zewant, with costs, on giving suffi-
cient security that s? debt shall be promptly paid.
Nota. Before the adjournment of the Court, Nicolaes dupuie en-
tered himself, in presence of the Court, bail pursuant to the aforesaid
sentence, for the payment thereof.
Capt" Philip Carteret, P1.1 v/s Pieter Wolphersen, def! The P1.' de-
clares that the def' is Indebted unto him as per Obligation the summe of
fl. 1363: 18 Wampum. The def' ownes the debt except 200 g? wc.h he
saith was paid to the P1.' by Reyntie Gaukes; and is now come purposely
to dispose of his effects here and at After Coll to satisfy the P". The
Court desired the Worshipp1.1 Depty Mayf to Speake with the Pu.s Atturny,
and to propound some way for the deff? releasem' out of prison whereby
he might be enabled to dispose of his Effects & Satisfy the P1.'.
Raph Huddisson, Agent of Edmond Gibbons, P1.' v/s Jno. Will-
kens, def' The P1' produced in Court a Letter from the s? Gibbons
whereby he desired the P1' to take out the def.s hands a pacel of Earthen
ware, and 1 1 p" of tanned Leather w6? this Pltf hath demanded from the
def' but could not receive it from him: Uppon wc.h this P1' attached the
s? ware in the hands of Benjamin Johns and Craves Judgem* thereuppon.
The def- saith that part of the ware is belonging to himselfe, and for Mf
Gibbons part he tenders to give in sufficient security to be accomptable
for the same uppon the s? Gibbons returne hether; The Court allowed of
the s? def's tender to give in security as afores?, and thereuppon
released the Earthen Ware from the arrest.
The W: Court having read and considered the report of Alexander
Stulter and William Churcher regarding the matter in dispute between
Goert Olphertsen on the one part and Annetie Gerrit on the other side,
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It is this day decreed and ordered by the W: Court, that the abovenamed
Goert Olphertsen shall make the work in question good and tight on the
inspection of Reyntie Pieters, Alexander Stulter and W? Churcher afore-
said, provided the said Annetie Gerrits furnishes the materials at a proper
season or in default of materials that the abovenamed persons shall ap-
praise the damage of the afores^ work, which damage the aforesaid
Annetie Gerrits shall then deduct from the principal sum according to
Judgement.
Jan Roelofsen Seubringh appearing in Court requests, that the docu-
ments and papers relating to the matter in question between him and
Marten Hofman may be revised and the previous judgment dated 18 July
last be annulled and rendered void. Whereupon the W: Court heard the
debates on bothe sides and having examined and reviewed the documents
produced, their Worshipps decree and order, that the preceding judg-
ment of date aforesaid shall stand good, and remain in its full power and
effect.
Samuel Bach, Esq' and David Gomes by their Atturn* Peter Ledget
& W™ Derval, P'is v/s The Ketch Betty, Joseph Johnson, M' & Comp,
Defts. The P1'5 haveing attached the Ketch abovementioned as alsoo the
Logwood arrived in hur or the produce thereof, wc.h still is left in the
Merch^ hands, Itt is this day ordered that the s'J attachment shall stand
good untill further order, and do hereby authorize & empower Capt"
Richard Morris M' francois Rombouts Mr Christoffel hooghl' and Jno.
Quigly to examin into & State the accts. and if possible to determine the
differances in Controversie betweene both parties and to make a returne
thereof at the Next Court.
In the matter in question between Hendrick Obe, pltf. , v/s Jacob
Hellaekers, deft., the W: Court authorized as arbitrators Sieurs Jan
Vinge and Balthazar Bayard, who are hereby required to examine the a/c
of parties and if possible to settle them and reconcile parties; otherwise
to report to the Court.
M' Jacob fabricius, P" v/s Marten Hofman, Def? Itt is ordered
that the def' shall take out a Coppy of the Pl's acct. and returne his
objections to the same at the Next Court.
M* Jacobus fabricius, Pu v/s Baey Croeswelt & Jamica his Wife,
defts. The defts. to take out a Coppy of the Plts declaration.
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M. Jacob Fabricius, P1? v/s Marten Hofman, def? In an Act" of dis-
famation. Order as above.
M? Jacob fabricius, P1.' v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, def? Itt is ordered
that the deft shal take out a Coppy of the P1?3 declaration and returne his
answer at the Next Court day.
David Jochemsen, P1.' v/s Simon Jansen Romeyn, def? Suspended.
Harck Dircksen, P" v/s Simon Jansen Romeyn, def? Suspended.
John Mattheus, P" v/s Jno Keen, def? Suspended.
Philips Johns, P1.1 v/s John Keen, def? Suspended.
James Mills, P" v/s Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, def? This Action was
by a former Ord' of Court Suspended till M' May" returne from Albany.
Fredrick Philips, P" v/s Lewis Morris & Richard Morris, defts. Itt
is ordered that a Jury should be Impanelled to trye this Cause at the Next
Court day.
James Mattheus, P1.' v/s Lewis Morris & Richard Morris, defts.
Orderd as above.
Peter Nys, P1.' v/s Lourens Oost, Def? the def 2d. defaut.
Willem Waldron, P" v/s Isaacq. Foreest & his Sonn, def'5 2A. de-
faut.
Warnaer Wessels, P1* v/s Stoffel van Laer, Def? entred a third
defaut w* the Plts consent.
Capt Philip Carteret, P? v/s Thomas Wandel, def? The def? 2d de-
faut.
Dirck van Clyff, P? v/s Md.e Tiddeman, deft.
Dirck van Clyff, P1' v/s John Garland, def1 the def? i defaut.
Allard Anthony, P1.' v/s Dirck Smith, def? the def? i defaut.
Arian Van Laer, P" /s Jurian de Kooper. the def? i defaut.
Jn.° Payne, P1' v/s William Beeckman. The Pi* declares that this
def? is Indebted unto his P1.' the summe of Sixteene hundred and six
gild'5 in beavrs according to obligation bearing date the in the yeare
1656: for w6? debt this P1? Craves Judgem? agst the Def? w* Cost of Suit.
The def? replyes that he satisffied the si debt to the P'?s Atturny, Capt
Thomas Willet & paid him in the hands of Alexander de Hinojossa a
summe of fi. 600: and by the West India Comp^ the summe of fl. 1065
beavr.s as by their Acts appeares. The Court ordered that this Case
should be suspended till Capt. Willetts Comeing downe from Albany.
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Uppon the Complaint of the Vendu Mr Nicolaes Bayard, desiring Execu-
tion uppon the Judgem! obtained ags.1 Garland, Itt is this day ordered
that in Case the si Garland doth not satisfy the debt according to
Judgem? within the space of tenn dayes after this date, that Execution
should be Issued out ags.1 him.
Capt. John Manning, P1.' v/s Francis Jackson, Def' Suspended.
Richard Hartshorn e, P" v/s Benjamin Derval, Def' Both defaut.
Uppon the Petition of Arent Leendertsen requesting that he might
be admitted to be one of the Sworne Porters of this Citty to Supply the
place of the deceas? porter Tousyn Briel; Wc.h being taken into Concid-
eration the Court Condescended therein, and do hereby admit the s?
Arent Leenders to be one of the porters of this Citty, he behaveing him-
selfe Civilly and faithfully therein and doing the Oath accordingly.
Tryntie Clocq, P? v/s Ely Douty, Def The Pu declares that the
Def' is Indebted unto hur as p- Obligation the quantity of hundred deal
boards for w^ she Craves Judgm^ ags.1 the Def', with Cost. The Marishal
Henry Nuton answered in the def? behalfe that the sd. boards where
reddy to deliver, provided the P" paid the Charges of the Court, as she
had promised him to doe. The Court Ordered that Judgem' should be
entred agst the def to pay the sd Boards, together with Cost of Suit.
Att a Speciall Court held att New Yorke this 21^ day of August A?
1671. Present Cap t"e Matthias Nicols, Dep? Mayor; M' John Laurence,
M' Oloff Stevens, M' Johannes van Brugh, M? Isak Bedloo, Alderm"; Mr
Allard Antony, Sherriff.
Benjamin Say, by Joseph Knot his agent, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrits &
Angle his Wyffe, Def? The P1.' declaers that these defts are Indebted
unto him by ballance of accomt for a parcell of Earthen Waere Wc.h this
P? hath deliverd. to the Def.s to dispose of for his account; the sume of
fouere hundred sixty six gildr? & 19 styv" in zewant and humbly, de-
siered Judgem' for the same w*? Costs of Suet. The Jury Brought in
their Verdict and found for the P? and that the P1.1 shal pay to the Def?
for their Care & trouble. Uppon hearing of the Debates of both parties
and haing taken into Matiure Concideration all what Coulld be alledgeth
on both P'ties Concerningh the Case in Controversie, The Worshipp"
Court did soo farr allow of the Verdict of the Jury that the Def? shall
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pay to this Pu for the Remaining part of the Earthen waere the surae of
twoo hundred fourty one Gilders in seawant, out of wc.h the Court doe
allowe to the Deft for his Care and trouble in selling of the s? Ware the
sume of fifty Gilders Zewant, and the Defts to pay Costs of Suit.
Att a May" Court held att New Yorck August the 29^ A° 1671.
Present Capt" Thomas de Laval, May!"; Capt. Matthias Nicolls, Mf John
Laurence, Mt Olof Stevensen, M.r Johannes van Brugh, Mt Isaacq Bed-
loo, Ald'men; Mf Allard Antony, Sherif.
David Jochemsen, P" v/s Simon Romeyn, Execute of the Estate of
Reyntie Pieters, Deft Suspended by a former Order of Court.
29* dl? parties agreed.
Harck Dircksen, P't v/s Symon Romeyn, etz, Deft Suspended as
above.
31s.' ditto. Parties agreed.
James Mattheus, P" v/s John Keen, deft It is Ordered that notice
shall be given to Keene for to answer this action in six weeks or other-
wise that Judgemt shall be past ag5.' him.
Philip Johns, P" v/s Jno. Keene, deft Itt is Ordred as above.
Whereuppon the following Letter is sent to the s? Keene by Mt John
Keen: —
These are onely to acqt you that on the 24* of Jannr.y last past James
Mattheus and Philip Johns attached your effects here now in the hands
of Mr Derval the first for a debt of fl. 481 seawant and the last for a debt
of ;£i8. 11. and do both presse for Judgemt uppon the same, But the
Court have suspended the tryal of the s? causes till this day six weeckes
and have ordered me to give notice thereof to the end you might come &
appeare at the s? time either in person or by yt Atturny to answer the
S? actions soo not else etz. Dated the n'!1 of Septt 167 1.
Fredrick Philipsen, P1' v/s Lewis Morris & Capt Richard Morris,
Deft5 The P" declares that the Deft Lewis Morris is Indebted unto him
as pt Bill the quantity of five ancors of good Merchandable Rom for wc.h
debt this P1' hath attached soo much of the Rom Belonging to the s.d Lewis
Morris, Now in the hands of the s? Capt. Richard Morris, as will satisfy
the s? debt, and humbly Craves for Judgemt thereuppon. The deft
answered that the attached Rom did belonge to Jn0 Bonner and not to the
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Def? Lewis Morris and therefore humbly Craves for a Nonsuit. The Jury
brought in their Verdict & found for the P1* with Cost of Suit. The
Court ordered that Judgem? should be entred accordingly, and Ordered
that the s? Capt?1 Morris shall satisfy the s? debt and Cost out of the s?
attached Rom and for soo doing this shall unto him be a sufficient dis-
charge.
JURY.
Jno Quigley, Tho? Berryman, Tho. Badger, Timothy Bigs, Michiel
Smith, Johannes Peyster, W™ Beeckman, Jeronimus Ebbingh, Timothy
Gabrie, Dirck van Clyff, Peter Lee, Jonas Bartels, Robert Richards.
James Mattheus, P" v/s Lewis Morris & Capt Rich? Morris, Def?
The P1.' declares that y? Def Lewis Morriss is Indebted unto him as pf
Bill yf quantity of six hundred pounds of Sugar for wc.hthis P1.' hath
attached soo much of yf Rom belonging to yf s? Lewis Morris Now in y?
hands of yf s? Capt? Richard Morris as will satisfy yf s? debt and humbly
Craves for Judgem? thereuppon. The Def? answered that the attached
Rom did belonge to Jn.° Bonner and not to yf deft. Lewis Morris and
therefore humbly Craves for a Nonsuite. The Jury brought in their Ver-
dict and found for yf P" w'? Cost of suite. The Court ordered that
Judgem? should be Entred accordingly and Ordered that yf s? Capt?
Morris shall satisfy yf s? debt and Cost out of yf s? Attached Rom and
for soe doing this shall be unto him a sufficiant Discharge.
Otto Gerrits, P1? v/s Joseph Knot, Def? The deft, to take out Coppy
of the Declarat?
James Mills, P1? v/s Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, Def' The def' desires
that the P1.' may be Ordered to give in security for the debt and damages
in Case the P? should be cast by the P1? (qu. Def l) etz. The def (so
in Orig. qu Pit. ?) replyes that he sues by forme of povertie and desires
that the P" may be Ordered to answer to his declaration. The Court
ordered that the Def? should bring in an answer to the P'?s at the next
Court day.
Capt. Philip Carteret, P1.' v/s Thomas Wandel, def? M? Allard An-
thony Appearing in the behalfe of the P1' the Court ordered that the s?
M? Anthony should produce a Lett? of Atturny from the P1.' and a Coppy
of the Will of Herry Puttman, untill wc.h time the Court ordered the pro-
ceedings of this Case should be suspended.
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Jacob Fabricius, P1' v/s Marten Hofman, def' In an Act" of debt.
The W: Court refer parties touching their dispute to the arbitration of
M* Hendrick Bosch and Warnaer Wessels, who are hereby required and
requested to settle the question between parties if possible; if not to report
to the Court.
Timothy Gabrie is elected Arbitral in place of Hendrick Bos in date
15 Septf
Jacob Frabricius, P1.' v/s Marten Hofman, def' In an Act" of de-
famation. Order as above.
Jacob Fabricius, P1' against Baey Croswelt, def'
Jacob Fabricius, P1' v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, Def? The differeance
being about defamation, the Court ordered these Causes to be throwne
out of Court, they being found only Vexatious.
James Mills, P1.' v/s William Shackerley, Def' The Def' to take out
a Coppy of the P1'5 declaration to answer at the Next Court day.
Jno. Daaly, P1' v/s Herry Hedger, def' the deft, i defaut.
Richard Morris, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrits, deH Parties agreed before the
Court.
Gabriel Minvelle, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, def' The def' desired
a Coppy of the P''s declaration to returne his answer at the Next Court
day wc-h is allowed him.
Hendrick Arentsen Spanjaart. P1' v/s Anna Jacobs, def' the deft.
1. defaut.
Peter Herren, P1.' v/s Thomas Wandel, def' The Court ordered and
recommended to both Compose their differance Concerning the Sale of a
Serv' betwixt themselves before the Next Court day, or otherwise then to
be decided by the Court.
Hendrick Arentsen Spanjaart, P1' v/s David Jochemsen, def- The
Court do recommend to both Parties to make up their differance betwixt
themselves before the next Court day, or otherwise then to be decided.
Adolph Pietersen & Gerrit Jansen Roos are this day appointed to be
arbitrators in the Case betweene Allard Antony P1' Dirck Smith & his
Wife, def' viz'
M' Allard Anthony, curat' of the estate of the late Foppe Barentsen,
pltf. v/s Dirck Smit and his wife, defts. In the matter in question arising
between parties, the W: Court authorized as arbitrators Adolph Pieters
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and Gerrit Roos, who are hereby requested to inspect the remaining work,,
which Foppe Barents was yet to make for the deft, and to settle a/cs be-
tween parties and to reconcile them; if not to report at the next Court
day.
Symon Janz Romeyn, P1' v/s Maddelena van Vleeck, def' the def."
2? defaut.
Dirck van Clyff, P1.' v/s Anna Tiddeman, def^ the def! 2? defaut.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr & Marten Meyer, P1' v/s Abel Harden-
broeck, def- the def' 1. defaut.
Ariaen van Laer, P1.' v/s Juriaen deKooper, def' The def' desires
a Coppy of the P".s ace' wc.h is allowed him.
Warnaer Wessels, P1' v/s Stoffel van Laer, def' The Court order
Parties to Settle with each other by the next Court day.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Reyntie Gauker, deft. In the matter in
question regarding the a/c betwixt parties, the W: Court elected as
Arbitrators Sieurs Balthazar Bayard and Jan Vinge who are hereby
requested to reconcile parties if possible; if not to report to the Court.
Uppon the Complaint of Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu M! that M* Garland
according to the last Order of Cr' hath not made any satisfaction or pay-
ment for yf house & Lott of ground bought in Outcry from Stoffel van
Laer, Itt is this day Ordered that y^ s? Vendu M' at yf Next Outcry shall
expose yf s? house and lott of ground to a New Sale, and that y? s? Gar-
land shall make good yf losse thereof.
Att a Mayors Court Held in yf towne of New Haerlem this 8'.h day of
7 br 167 1. Present Capt Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; Capt Matthias.
Nicolls, Mr John Lawrence, M' Johannes Van Brugh, Mr Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermen; M!" Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
David de Mareest, pltf. v/s John Archer, deft. Pltf. says that deft,
has mowed and removed the grass of the pltf's valley, lot N? 1, situate
about Spytenduyvel, notwithstanding he had him forbidden so to do by
the Constable. He demands, therefore, restitution of the same hay, with
costs. The deft, answering says, in case pltf. can prove, that the valley,
lot N? 1, mowed by him belongs to the pltf., he will restore the hay. The
W: Court having heard parties and the pltfs. ground brief being examined
they find the length of said lot N? 1. undefined and therefore by consent
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of both parties, the W: Court orders the Surveyor Jacques Corteljou tc
measure off, in presence of the Magistrates of Haarlem and Fordhom so
much good meadow for lot N? i, as the adjoining lots 2 and 3 have and
in case it be then found, that the mowed valley belongs to the pltfs. lot
N? 1, the deft, shall be bound to restore his hay mowed to the pltf. and
to pay the costs incurred herein.
Marten Hardewyn, pltf. v/s John Archer, deft. Pltf. complains,
that the deft, broke down pltfs. fence, whereby his corn is destroyed and
requests payment of damages with costs. By consent of both parties the
matter in dispute is referred to the arbitration of Daniel Terneur and
Johan Lamontagne, who are hereby required to decide the question, to
reconcile parties if possible and to make report of their decision to the
W: Court on next Saturday fortnight.
Marcus de Sausoy, pltf. v/s John Archer, deft. Pltf. complains,
that deft, threw his, pltfs., furniture out of doors, whereby he has suffered
great loss and damage etz. He demands payment of damage, with costs.
By consent of both parties, the matter in question is referred by the W:
Court to the arbitration of Daniel Terneur and Johan Lamontagne, who
are hereby requested to decide, if possible the matter in dispute and
reconcile parties and to render a report of their decision to the W Court
on the next Saturday 14 days.
Johannes Verveelen, pltf. v/s John Archer, deft. In the matter in
question arising between parties the W: Court nominated and elected as
arbitrators Daniel Terneur and Johan de Lamontagne, who are hereby
required to hear the debates of parties and if possible to decide the ques-
tion and reconcile parties or otherwise to report to the Court.
The Inhabitants of the Towne of fordhom, p1? v/s John Archer,
def- The P1'5 do complaine that y? def' severall times hath bene y? occa-
sion of Great troubles betwixt y? Inhabitants of y? s? Towne he taking
uppon him selfe to Ruel and Governe over them by Rigur and force, and
do humbly desiere Reliefe and y? protexion of this Crt agst him or any
other that should disturbe y? peace of y? s? Inhabitants. Uppon y? Hear-
ing of both p'ties y? Court ordered y? def? John Archer, to behavie him-
selfe for y? future Civilly and quietly ag5.' y? Inhabitants of y? s? towne, as
hee will answer y? Contrary at his perrill; And it is further Ordered that
all small Differances, wc.h for the future shall happen to fall out at fordhom
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afores? shall be Decided at Haerlem by y? Magistrates of fordham W'!1 yt
Assistance of two of y? Magistrates of Haerlem afores?, Except those of
fordhom will be at y.e Charge to Satisfy y" Magistrates of Haerlem for
Comming up to their Towne of fordhom.
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorck this 19* of Sept' 1671.
Present Capt" Thomas de Lavall, Mayo.r; M-r Matthias Nicolls, Mr Jno
Laurence, M.r Olof Stevens, M-r Johannes Van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo,
Ald'men; M' Allard Antony, Sherif.
Mr Jan Laurence desiring an Order to the Curateurs of John Copal
deceased that he might be preferred for his debt due to him from the s?
Copall's Estate; Itt is this day Ordered that the said Curators shall at
the next Court day appeare for to give answer thereuppon.
Itt is this day Ordered that no Tapper or Inkeeper shall sell any
Drinck to Saylors or Mariners except the Mastr or Merch' have past their
word for the paiement thereof, and that the Law in that case provided
should be made knowne to the Inkeepers to the end that they may regu-
late themselves accordingly.
James Mattheus, P" v/s John Keen, def' Suspended by a former
Ordr
Philip Johns, P1' v/s John Keen, def? Suspended as above.
James Mills, P" v/s Cornelis Steenwyck, Deft. Uppon the P1'5 de-
sire Itt is Ordered that the P1* shall take out a Coppy of the defts answer
and then to Come to tryal att the Next Court day.
Mf Cornelis Steenwyck desires that an act" of debt might be entred
at his suit against James Mills, wc.h by order of Court is done and further
Ordered that both the abovestanding Causes shall come to Tryal at the
next Court day, provided both parties do deliver to one another the
Coppy of the declaration and the deffts answer thereuppon within six
dayes after this date.
Gabriel Minvielle, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, def' The Court this
day ordered that Mr Johannes de Peyster, Mr Jeronimus Ebbingh, Mr
Christoffel Hooglant and M.r Francois Rombouts shall Vieu & Examin
the papers and account produced in Court by both parties, and to heare
the debates and allegations of both parties thereupon & to render an ac-
count thereof to the Court.
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David Edwards, P1.' v/s Rodger Tounsen, def' In an act" of the
Case. Itt being made appear to this Court that the def' hath bene aiding
and assisting in Conveying away the P1^ Servant who is now run away
from his Maistr The Court recommended to the Def' for to Compose with
the P1' concerning the same, or otherwise that Judgem' should be past
thereuppon at the next Court day.
Richard Morris, Atturny of John Payne, PV v/s Capt Thomas Willet,
def' The P1.' declares that the Def' as attorney to this P1' have received
for the Plts ace' from Willem Beeckman the summe of sixteene hundred
and Six guilders in Beavr.s, that is to say, by assignmt from the Compy one
thousand and sixty five gild" and the rest by discount with Alexander
d'hinojossa, Late Governor of Delleware. The Jury Brought in their
Verdict and found for the P1' and the def' to pay One thousand sixty and
five gildrs beavers w'!1 Cost of suit and Intrest as the Court shall thinck
fitting. The Court do Suspend their Judgement till next Morning.
JURY.
Mf Tho. Lovelace, Will1!1 Derval, Edw? Dyer, Rich? Connet, Jno
Quigly, Peter Harring, Nathan Wright, David Edwards, Tho* Lewis, Mr.
Lockwood, Tho. Paine, Tho. Spragg.
Balthazar de Haert, pltf. v/s Reynier vanderCoele, deft. The W:
Court order the pltf. to put in his demand in writing and to deliver it in
on the Next Court day.
Dirck van Clyff, pltf. v/s Anna Tiddeman, deft. Pltf. demands from
the deft, payment, according to a/c, of fl. 419. 5. for goods sold her or
restitution of the same goods, in whatever condition they now may be.
Deft, by petition requests, that the W : Court would appoint some persons
to administer the estate left by her late husband Thomas Tiddeman dec?,
under benefit of inventory, which was also granted her. And further,
Sieurs N. Bayard and Notary Jno Sharp are authorized to take s? inven-
tory, which being done, the pltf. shall have to make his Claim Known to
the administrators.
Anna, Relique of Thomas Tiddeman deceased requesting that she
might be Empowered to administer uppon the Estate of hur deceased
husband, and that an Inventory might be taken of what her Late husband
died possest of, to the end she might satisfy everyone so farr as the Estate
will goe. Whereuppon the Court ordered and appointed the Secret?'
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Nicolaas Bayard and the Notary Jno Sharp to take an exact Inventory of
the s? Estate, wc.h being done the Petit!" is permitted to administ" the sd.
Estate, takeing out Lettr-S of Administration from his honn-r the Gov!" for
the same.
Symon Jans" Romeyn, pltf. v/s Madaleentie van Vleck, deft. Defts.
3? defaut. Pltf. demands from deft. fl. 12. zewant and fi. 24: 10. beavers
from deft, as per a/c, with costs. The W: Court condemn the deft, on
her 3d default for non appearance to pay pltf. the sum demanded within
the time of 3 months, with costs.
Hendrick Arentsen Spaujaart, P1' v/s David Jochem, def' 1 defaut.
James Mattheus, P" v/s John Thomsen, Def' parties agreed.
James Mattheus, P1' v/s Jn? Thomas, def' Parties agreed.
Ariaen Van Laer, pltf. v/s Juriaen Jansen Cooper, deft. Pltf. de-
mands fl. 386. according to a/c. Ordered, in case deft, shall not bring
in sufficient proof by the next Court day to the contrary, judgment shall
then be pronounced.
Anthony Jansen, pltf. v/s Lodowyck Post, deft. Deft, in default.
Warnaer Wessels, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft. Pltf. and deft,
both default.
Fredrick Philipps, P'.'v/s Jacques Cousseau, def' In an act" of debt
to yf Summe of fl. 1800 Hollands due by Mortgages. The def' desires a
Coppy of the Pu.s declaration wc.h the Court doth allow him.
Fredrick Philips, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def. in an act" of debt
to the summe of fl. 2 112. for better security thereof. The def- desires a
Coppy of the P".s declaration wc.15 the Court doth allow him.
Thomas Spragg, P1' v/s Joseph Johnson, def' Suspended.
Jacques Cousseau desires his Tobacco wc.h Now is in the Custodie of
fredrick Philipsen and bound over to him for debt, may be redelivered
him to be sold to his most advantage and promised the produce thereof to
be delivered to the sd Philipsen, except he wd give soo much for the
sd Tobacco, as others will give. Wc.h the Court do allow of, order the sd
Philipsen to redeliver the sd Tobacco except he will give soo much for it
as others will pay for the same.
On the petition of Harck Dircksen requesting preference on the
estate left by Reyntie Pieters, dec? for the debt due him as per a/c, It is
ordered by the W: Court that the curators of the abovenamed Reyntie
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Pietersen shall deliver in to Court the estate of the afores? Reynties both
as to the out and the incoming debts.
Gabriel Minvielle produceing in Court the Will & Testament of Capt
Jno. Julius Late Commander of the Ship the Dorathe now riding at
Ancor in the harbour of the Citty; by w^ Will he was made Executor to
administrate the effects now aboard of the s? shipp desireing that the s?
will might be proeved by the Witnesses and Confermed by the Court.
Whereuppon the Witnesses to the s? Testament to wit M' Balthazar de
Haert, M' Claes Verbraeck, W. Philip Johns & Geo: Sparr being Call'd
and appearing in Court, attested together w^ Secretary Nicolaes Bayard
that they had bene present in Makeing of the s? Will; and that the
s.d John Julius had his full understanding as farr outwards could be per-
ceived.
Peter Herren, Pltf. v/s Thomas Wandel, Deft. Suspended.
The Worshipp1.1 Court do recommend to the Aldermen M? John
Laurence and Mf Johannes Van Brugh to Cause the Corners of the
Streetes and other defective Places, w,:.h must be made or repaired at the
Towne's Charge, to be finished and Compleated.
The Court do allow to the Karmen for the Worke done for the
Towne in filling up the Warfe before Long Marie's Eight Stiv" per Load;
And for the Worke wc.h they shal doe for the Towne hereafter, they shall
be allowed six Stivrs per Load and no more.
On the complaint of Sjvert Olpherse, that Anna Smits fails yet to
provide the Materials required for the prosecution of the work according
to previous Courts order; It is this day ordered, that in case the above-
named Anna Smits has not within the space of 8 days from this date, the
materials ready for the prosecution of the work, Execution shall then be
issued on the previous judgment.
Uppon his Honn.r y? Govern? Letter Recommending to this Court
that yf former Ord' Concerning y? paving of Streets might be putt in due
Execution against those that are defective therein and that some Order
might be made that y? warfes on y? Waterside might be finished and y*
mote or heere-Graft might be made up in such a forme as M' Johannis
De Peister before his house hath Already begin etz. The Court have
therefore thought fitt to Nominate and Appoint W. Allard Anthony
Sheriff, M.r Nicolaes de Meyer and M.r Fredrick Philipse to take a View
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of y? s? streetes, and to Cause those that are Defective therein to finish y°
same and further to take a vieu of y? s? Warfes and heere Graft (Broad
Street), according to y.e tenn' of his honnr.s Letter and to give their advice
thereuppon att y? Next Court day.
Nicolaes Bayard, pltf. v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, deft. Pltf. as Vendu
Mr demands from deft, the sum of fi. 265. 5. seawant as per a/c for
auction fees. Deft, acknowledges the debt, but says he was not sum-
moned. The W: Court condemn the deft, to pay pltf. the debt demanded,
with costs.
Gelyn Verplanck, attorny of Jan Hendricksen van Baall, pltf. v/s
Pieter Jacobsen Marius, Jan Joosten and Luykas Andriessen, defts.
Pltf. says, that the deft. Pieter Jacobsen bought at Boston for the pltf's
a/c and also brought on freight to New York and there shipped to
Albany in the yacht of the defts. Jan Joosten and Luycas Andriessen, of
which little boxes one lot was missed on their receipt at Albany. He
demands therefore indemnification for said lot of boxes, with costs.
Deft. Pieter Jacobsen says, he delivered all the pltf's goods according to
invoice to the defts. Jan Joosten and Luykas Andriessen. They answer,
that they delivered, but without counting, all the boxes, which they re-
ceived from deft. Pieter Jacobsen again to the pltf. at Albany. The jury
gave for verdict, that the deft. Jan Joosten and Luykas Andriese shall
make good the lost boxes with costs, provided Pieter Jacobsen shall con-
firm on oath, that he delivered all the pltf's goods to the deft. Wc.h being
done by the above named Pieter Jacobsen, the above verdict and award
of the jury was approved and declared valid.
Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorke this 3? day of Octob' 1671.
Capt. Thomas deLaval, Mayf; Mf Matthias Laurence, MT. Olof Steven-
sen, Mr Johannes van Brugh, Mr Isaacq Bedloo, Mf Allard Anthony,
Sherif.
James Mills, P1' v/s Mf Cornells Steenwyck, DeH In an Act? of the
Case. The P1* declares that in the yeare 1662, he the P1' being then in
Virginia, receiv? a Letter from the def? desiring the P1' to bring the Ship
the Nathaniel to this Port to take in a freight for Holl? promising that the
sd fraight should be worth to the P1' 18 or 20 g? pr. head, for the Non per-
formance of wc.h the P1' hath Commenced this his suit, and humbly Craves
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Judgem' ags.' the Def' for the sf" fraight wc.h the P1' Calculates would have
bene worth to the P" att least 12 hundred gild": together with Cost of
Suit. The def' denyeth that ever many (so in orig. qy. made f) any
promise to this pit. for the said fraight, but only he the def' together with
Nicolas Varlet Jacob Backer and Johannes Vermeulen wrote to the P1.'
a Lettf of advice Concerning the s? fraight. The Jury Brought in their
Verdict and found for the Def', for that the def' never Oblidged himselfe
to fraight the P".s Shipp, and that the P1' pay Cost of suite. The Court
ordered that Judgem' should be entred according to Verdict, and the
P1' to pay Cost.
M1. Cornells Steenwyck, P" v/s James Mills, Def- In an act" of
debt. The def? to take out a Coppy of the P1'5 ace' and to returne his.
answer thereuppon at the next Court.
Fred!1 Phillips, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def' The Court this day
Ordered that Aldermen M* Van Brugh, M' Johannes de Peyster, Mr
Jeronimus Ebbingh, and Mr. Francois Rombouts shall vieu and Examen
yf papers produced in Court and to heare yf Debates and Allegations of
both p'ties thereuppon and if possible to Compose y.e Differance betwixt
them or otherwise to make Returne thereof to this Court.
In pursuance of a former Order of this Court y? Curat'? of y? Estate of
Jan Hendrickse Copall this Day appearing in Court, and Delivering in
y? Generall Account of yf s? Estate, Itt is this day Ordered, that the
Judgem' of Mf Jan Laurence shall have y.e preferrence, (:Mortgages only
Excepted:) before any other Debts of y? s? Estate and do order y' s^
Curateurs to make payment thereof.
Capt. Richard Morris, Atturny of J"° Payne this day Appearing in
Court, Desiring yf Worshipp1.1 Court to passe Judgem' uppon y? Verdict
of yf Jury obtained yf last Court day agst Capt. Thomas Willet. Where-
uppon yf Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that Judgem' should be Entred
uppon yf s? Verdict and Ordered yf s? Willett to make paym' of yf Debt
w'f Merchants Goods at beavr.s Vallue and to pay Cost of suite. The
Court Ordered that the rest of the Causes should be suspended till Next
Court day, by reason the usual time for keeping Court was spent.
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorke this 12'? day of Octobr 167 1.
Present Capt" Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; M.r Matthias Nicolls, M.r John
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Laurence, M' Olof Stevense, M.r Johannis van Brugh, M.r Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermen; Mr Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
The Court Considering that y? Election of y? New Mayor and Alder-
men for this Citty New Yorke is at hand they have this day made and
presented to his honnf y? Gouverr yf following Nomination:
To yf Right honnrb.le Coll francis Lovelace Gouvernf etc?
Whereas y? time for yf Election of New Mayor and Aldermen of this
Citty is att hand, we have thought fitt to present to Your honnf a double
Number of persons for Mayor Aldermen and Sheriff of this Corporate and
do Nominate: —
For May?
Capt!1 Matthias Nicolls,
M' Oloff Stevense.
For Alderm?
Mr Cornelis van Ruyven,
M- Thomas Lovelace,
M- Johannis d' Peister,
M' Nicolaes De Meyer,
Mr William Dervall,
M* William Beeckman.
For Sheriff.
Mr. Allard Anthony.
Most Humbly Requesting that Your honnr.s will be pleased to Elect out of
yf s? Nomber Such persons as Your honnf in his Wisdome shall Judge
fitt for y? best and well Governm' of this Corporation and shall Remaine
— Your honnrs humble Servts
The Mayor & Aldermen of y? Citty New York
to witt Capt" Thomas d Lavall, Mayr;
M' Matth: Nicolls,
J"° Lawrence,
Oloff Stevense, Aldrmen
Joh: V. Brugh,
Isaacq Bedloo.
By crd- of yf s? Mayf and Aldermen,
Signed N. Bayard, Sec.
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Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorke, this 13th day of Octob.r A?
167 1. Present Capt. Thomas de Lavall, Mayor; Capt. Matthias Nicolls,
M' John Lawrernce, Mr Olof Stevense, Mr Johannes van Brugh, Mr
Isaak Bedloo, Alderm"; Mf Allard Anthony, Sheriff.
Uppon the Petition of the Company belongingh to the Ketch Society
now Ridingh at Anchor in this Port Requesting for divers Reasons in
their Peticon incerted that their Shares of Compechio or Loghwood now
on board the said Ketch might be Landed here. The Master uppon
Sumons appearing in Court, Replyed that the Company by their Charter
party were oblidged to sayle the said Ketch to Boston & to Land the
Wood there. Houever uppon the Reasons given in by the Company
aforesaid in their Peticon the Court doth order that the Master shall Land
the Logwood here, so that the Company may have their proportion
divided, but w* this Reservance, that the Owners shall Receive no preju-
dice thereby to that end desiered the Masters demands for his & their
security wc.h beingh delivered in Court: They doe further order in Com-
pliance to the s? demandes in the behalfe of the Owners and himselfe
That all the wood Shall be Landed here and after a dividere shall be
made of Every ownes Share or proportion the owners part shall be Loaden
on board againe at the Companies Charge; For demorage the Mast- shall
be allowed at the Rate of 351? p' Month accordingh to his demand Ex-
ceptingh five dayes to be allowed for takingh in of Provisions here and
the time they shall spend in Landingh and Reladingh the Remainder of
the Wood; The Rest of the Mast" demandes the Court doe Referre to be
determined by twoo Mastr.s of Shipps now in their place, Indifferently to
be Chosen by both prties of wc!' they are to Returne an Account, And
finaly the Court doth order that Company shall find men sufficiant to saile
the Ketch to Boston w'!1 provisions at theire owne charge.
Out of the Prsons Nominated the 12 of Octob' Last past did his
Honn' the Govern!" this day by his Commission Elect; viz-
Capt" Mathias Nicols to be Mayor.
Mr John Lawrence,
W. Thomas Lovelace, to be Alderm"
M.r Cornelis Van Ruyven,
Mr Johannes Van Brugh,
M- Isaak Bedloo.
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And Mr Allard Antony to be Sherrif of this Citty, from the day of the
date hereof, untill the 13* day of Octob- in the Yeare of Our Lord A°.
1672. And have alsoo made Oath accordingly; Whereuppon the s? Com-
mission was this Day publisht by the Governo" Order.
N. Bayard, Secretary.
Register of the Persons, whoes Banes of Matrimony are Entred by Con-
sent of the Worshipp11 Mayor of this Citty New Yorck, and accord-
ing to Custome Published in the Church, viz'
18^ feb? Willem Waldron, born at Amsterdam, with Engeltie Stouten-
burgh of New Yorck; Present Resolved Waldron and Pieter
Stoutenburgh.
25 feb? Philip Jansen Voz of Vollenhaven, bachelor, with Grietie
Fockes of Ruyn, spinster, both dwelling on this Island of
Manhatans — Present the bride's stepfather Claes Jansen van
Heyningen as attorney of her mother; and on the bride-
grooms side, he says he has no friends in this country.
5. March. Martyn Hardemyn with Madlyn de Sauchoy, both Liveing
at fordham; Present the Brides Mother Lysbet Naghtegael
and Jacques Coushe, with a Noate from the s? Brides father
Marcq de Sauchoy that he beared consent to the same.
11* dl.h Jacob Cornelissen Stille borne at New Yorck, with Aeltie
fredrix born in Brazill, both residinge at the farmes on this
Island, Present the brides Mother the wife of Jan Pietersen
of Gouwanes in the behalfe of hurselfe & S? husband.
Primo April. Hans Carelsen, widower of Neeltie Cornelis, residing at
Albany with Geertie Teunis, widow of Cors Jansen residing
here at New Yorck.
Barent Gerritsen van Swol, residing at Boswyck, widower
of Grietie Dirx, with Marretie Hendricx, spinster, born at
Amsterdam.
A? 1671.
7. April. Jean Le Roy, residing at New Haerlem, widower of Louwise
de Lancester, with Maria Teyne, widow of Philip Casier,
residing at New Yorck.
8'!1 Aprill. Jan Pietersen, born at Dellowarre bay, bachelor, with
Marretie Pieters, born at New Yorck
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16^ d'? Manuel Sanders, widower of Mary Sanders dec?, with Maria
Angola, widow of Christoffel Santomme.
29 d''° Adolph Meyer, bachelor, born at Ulsen in Westphalia, with
Maria Verveelen, born at Amsterdam.
6 May. Elias Post, bachelor, born at Amsterdam, with Cattelyntie
Connincx, spinster, born at New Albany,
ditt? Andries Teller, born at New Albany, with Sophia Van Cort-
lant, spinster, born at New Yorck.
5 Aug. Severyn Lourens, widower of Tryntie Reynders, with Grietie
Hendricx, widow of Focke Janzen, both residing at the
Bouwery.
6 Sept' Marten Kregier Junior, bachelor, with Jannetie Hendricx,
spinster, Born at Albany.
10* d"° Stephanus Van Cortlant, bachelor, born at New Yorck, with
Geertruy Schuyler, born at Albany.
Att the Court of Mayor and Aldermen, held at New Yorke, by his
Mayest'" Authority, the 24'!1 day of October in the 2^ Yeare of the
Raigne of our Souveraigne Lord Charles the Second, by the Grace of
God of Great Brittaine ffrance and Ireland King, defender of the faith
&c? And in the Yeare of our Lord God A° 167 1. Present Capt" Mat-
thias Nicolls, Mayor; Mr John Lawrence, Dept? Mayor; Thomas Love-
lace, Esqr, Mf Cornelis van Ruyven, Mr Johannes van Brugh, MF Isaacq
Bedloo, Aldermen; Mr Allard Anthony, Sherif.
James Matthews, P1.' v/s John Keen, def! The P1.' declares that the
def- is Indebted unto him by account appeares the summe of fl. 1053: 6.
Wamp. for wc.h debt this P" hath attached the defts effects now in the
hands of Mr W™ Derval, and humbly craves Judgement thereuppon, with
Cost of Suit. The def' owning the debt by his Lett' of Advice to Secre-
tary Bayard only to the summe of fl. 491: 15. The Worshipp1.1 Court
ordered that Judgement should be entred against the def' for fl. 491. 15.
and respit Judgem' for the rest till further proefe thereof be made, and
do Condemne the s? effects of this defend' now in the hands of MT. derval
towards the paiment of the s? debt with Costs; provided alwayes that the
Judgem' this day obtained by Philip Johns shal have the preceedance to
be paid first, it being for meet drinck & Lodging.
Philip Johns, P1.' v/s Jn.° Keen, def The P1' declares that the Def!
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is Indebted unto him for Dyet and Lodging as by bill appeares, the
summe of . . . for wch debt this P1' craves Judgern? against this def*
effects, attached by the Pu in the hands of Mr W"? Derval. The def? by
his Lett? of Advice to the Secretary Bayard Confest the debt, excepting
only what he paid since the bill was made. The Court ordered that
Judgement should be entred against the def? and do hereby Condemne
the def-s effects now in the hands of M? Derval towards y? paiment of the
remaining part of the debt, with Cost of Suit.
Mf Cornells Steenwyck, P1.' v/s James Mills, def? In an Act" of
debt. The Court of Assizes, uppon the def.5 peticion referred the ex-
amining of the P1?3 account to some Indefferent Persons.
Gabriel Minvielle, Pltf. v/s Jacques Cousseau, deft. This Case being
heretofore referred to some Indefferent persons, the Court do recommend
to them to bring in their award at the next Court day.
Hendrick Arentsen Spanjaart, P" v/s David Jochemsen, def' The
P1.' being absent and the defts agent appearing and affirming that the
Pk.s pay was ready, the Court ordered him to receive it, Before next Court
day or by'delaye Nonsuited.
Ariaen van Laer, Pu v/s Juriaen de Cooper, Def? The def? neglect-
ing to bring in his objections ag'st the P1?5 account as he was oblidged to
doe by the Order of the Last Court; Itt was Ordered that Judgement
should be entred agst the def? for the Paiement of the debt, amounting
as p? account to the summe of three hundred eighty six guild" seawant
and to pay Cost of Suit.
The 26^ of 9^ 167 1 Execution Issued out.
Fredrick Philips, Pltf. v/s Jacques Cousseau, deft. Suspended till
the award be returned by the Arbitrat"
Fredrick Philips, Pltf. v/s Jacques Cousseau, deft. Likewise sus-
pended as aboves?
Thomas Spragg, Pltf. v/s Joseph Johnson, Deft. Suspended till Next
Court day.
Peter Herron, Pltf. v/s Thomas Wandel, deft. Parties agreed.
James Mills, P1-' v/s M? Cornelis Steenwyck, deft, in three Several
Actions wc.h are suspended til Next Court.
Balthazar de Haert, P1' ag'st Reynier vander Coele, def? The P1*
declareth that the def? is Indebted unto him as appeares by his obligation
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the summe of two thousand three hundred & fourty eight gilders in sea-
want, and fl. 316 more for a hhead Molasses as appeares by a Contract
bearing date the 3? of March 1667: for wc.h debts this P1.' Craues Judge-
ment against the Def? not to depart this Place before he be satisfyed for
the Same w* Cost. The def' ownes the first debt but saith he earned of
the P1' in part of paiement thereof the summe of fl. 875 as he wil make
appeare by Capt. Laval; and paid ^"5. to Peter Dousbury besides some
Cloathes wc.h he left in Pawne to the P1.' The Court doe Suspend the
hearing & determining of this Cause till Capt" de Lavall's Comming downe
from fort Albany to the end the Def' may have occasion to prove his paie-
ment as afores? And do order the def' to give in good Security to answer
this Cause before he departs from this place.
Poulus Leendertsen, P1' v/s Reynier van der Coele, Def' The P1.4
declares that the def- is indebted unto him the summe of Nine beavers,
and five Schippels wheat, and desires Judgem? for the same w* Cost.
The Def' ownes the debt, but desires some time for the paiement. The
Court do order that the def' shall make paiement of the s? debt within the
Space of Six Months provided giveing in Security for the same & to pay
Cost.
Mf Thomas Lovelace, Pltf. v/s Thomas Philips, deft. Suspended.
Herry Nuton, Pit v/s John Thomas, deft. Suspended.
Teunis Craey, P1' v/s Claes van Elslant, def' In an Action of debt.
The def' denyes the debt. The Court finding the debt to be of 15 or 16
yeares standing & for Tappers drinck ordered that a Non Suit should be
entred against the P1.' and he to pay Cost.
Ariaen Van Laer, P1.' v/s Capt. Thomas Willet, Def? Suspended till
Capt" de la Vails comming downe from Albany.
Johannes Hardenbroeck, pit. v/s Cornells Van Borsum, deft. Parties
being heard by the W: Court their Worships decree and order, that the
pit. shall be impowered to rent the defts house for the remainder of the
lease to those already occupying it or to another single person, provided
he be not of any trade, by which the house may suffer more damage or
injury, than it should by the pltfs. own business, being that of a merchant.
Philip Judel, Pi' v/s Jno. Cooley, def? The P1.' declares that this
Def? is Indebted unto him several Smith's Tooles as by his Obligation
bearing date the 1^ of feb? i6ff wil more at Large appeare. The def?
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ownes the Bill but desires some time might be allowed him to Cause the
s? Tooles made. Uppon hearing of both prties the Court did decree and
order that the def' should deliver the s? smith's tooles according to his
bill, within the space of fifteene dayes next ensuing, and in the meane
while to Lend some of his owne Tooles to this P" for his Convenience
and to pay Cost of Suit.
Egbert Myndersen, P1.' v/s Thomas Taylor, Def' the deft defaut.
Reynier Van der Coele, P? v/s Herry Coustrie, Deff The pit. de-
clares that the def' hath sold an house of this P1.' in Dellowarr and became
security for the Paiement, etz. The def' by his Agent Nicolaes Bayard
denyes he ever became security for the s? sale, but wil do his endeavour
to procure the paim' for the def? The Court do Order that in Case the
P1' can make it appeare, that the def' received the paiement for y? s?
house as the P1' doth alleadge ; then the def' to pay yf debt.
Albert Bosch, P1' v/s Casper Hugla, def? the Prties agreed.
Rich? Teatem & John Bugby, Executors of the Estate of Thomas
Hood, deceased, P1' v/s Thomas Edwerrds, Mr of the Ketch Society,
Detf The P1* declare that the s? Thomas hood hath a share of Wood on
board of the s? Ketch ; that is to say one half e share for himself e, & one
halfe share which he hath bought from Hoop Allin for Twelve Pounds
Sterlings, for wc.h they desire Judgement against the def' w* Cost. The
def' ownes that the s? Thomas hood hath earned a halfe share of wood
wc.h he is willing to deliver, but for the other halfe share of Hoop Allin
the def' saith he never had any portion in the Wood. The Court Ordered
that the Def' should deliver to the P1*3 the halfe share of wood earned by
the s? Thomas hood; and if the P1'5 can make appeare that hoop Allin
hath had any share, and y' the s? hood paid him for it, then the p1'3 shal
Likewise have the same share soo bought as afores?
Ariaen VanLaer, P1.' v/s Arian Gerritsen, Def? Parties agreed.
Dennis MeKarty, P1-' v/s Thomas Edwards, Mr of the Ketch Society,
Deft. The P1' declares that the Def? is Indebted unto him for Cutting &
Chipping of Logwood the summe of five pound Sterling and Craves
Judgem' for the same ags.' the def' w'.h cost of suit. Uppon hearing of
both prties and examining of the Wittnesses wc.h appeared in Court, The
Worshipp" Court Ordered that the def' for the ace' of himselfe and the
rest of his Company should pay to the P1.' the s? five pounds according to
promise W* Costs of Suit.
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Fredrick Arentsen, P1.' v/s W? Laurence, def. The P1.' declares that
the def is Indebted unto him for Blockes and other turners Worke de-
livered by the defs order to the Shipp James the summe of fl. noo. and
Craves Judgem' against the def for the same W* Cost. The def haveing
entred a Crosse Action against the P1' saith that the deff'. is Indebted unto
him for foure oxen Delivered him last Killing time the summe of fl. 860.
Whereuppon the Def' the def' earned in Makeing of blokes and other
turners worke for the s? shipp the summe of fl. 600. as more at Large may
appeare by the Apprizement and Award of Alexander Watts and David
Edwards Indifferently Chosen by both parties to make the s? Apprize-
ment, in soo much that their Remains due to the def' from the s? fredrick
Arentsen the summe of fl. 260. Sewant, and Craves Judgement against
him for the same with Cost. Uppon hearing of the debates of both par-
ties, the Court do allow of the Verdict of the s? persons, and do Order
that their apprizement shal stand good, and do order the s? fredrick
Arentsen to make paiment of the remaining fl. 260. Wampum w*? Cost of
Suit.
1672: 24. July. Execution Issued out.
W? Schackerly, P1.' v/s Peter home and Robbert Richards, defs The
def? to take out a Coppy of the P1* declarat"
Robert Richards, Pltf. v/s W1? Schackerly, deft, the deft defaut.
Roelof Jans Slaght, P1' v/s W™ Schackerly, def' Parties agreed.
Warnaer Wessels, Pltf. v/s Ariaen van Laer, deft. Parties defaut.
On this day was the Will & Testament made betwixt Abram Ver-
planck and his late Wife Maria Vinge bearing date the 9* of August
1670. And made by the Notary Dirck van Schelluyne, Proeved and
allowed of in Court.
John Garland was this day Nominated and appointed to be Constable
of this Citty during one whole Yeare next ensuing the date hereof and
Made Oath Accordingly.
James Sparr beeing Examined in Court about the Oproar Committed
by him & Companie, answered what he hath done he did it only by Mis-
jnformation of the Mate of Isaacq Malyns Shipp, who had advised him
that it was a dutch bottom ; but humbly Craves pardon for what he did.
Humphrey Davenpoort being Likewise Examined saith that he was verry
much in drinck and doth not remember how he came on board; Neither
Knew of No harme. Henry Randel being Examined what he had to do
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on board in Seizing the Ship of Isaacq Melyn & Loading of the Gunns,
and answered that he only followed the order of his Commander, James
Spragg. The Court ordered that the s1? James Spragg, Humphrey daven-
poort & henry Randel should be released of their only giveing in security
for their appearance at the Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held on
Thursday next.
Pieter Schaefbanck's Salary is advanced by the Court fifty gildr? pr
Annum.
Rutgert Willems, pltf. v/s Claes Gerrits, deft. Pltf. says, that
deft, hired himself to him for the term of nine months and is now gone
away without consent etc. Deft, denies having hired himself for full
nine months, but only from month to month and is free. Parties having
been heard by the W: Court they release the deft, from his service, pro-
vided he shall pay or work out, what he shall be found to owe: and they
authorize hereby Isaack van Vleck and David Wessels to examine and
settle the a/cs between parties and condemn each in half the costs
incurred herein.
Uppon the petit" of John Folshaue desiering some support & Relieff
in his Sicknesse; The Court do Recommend to the Deakons of this Citty
to inquire and examin into the truth of the s? petition and to make a Re-
turne thereof to this Cr-* and in the meanwhile to allow him some support
in his Sicknesse.
Whereas complaints have been made de nova to the W: Court of the
evil and scandalous life and demeanour of Arent Juriaensen Lantsman
notwithstanding the Many Warnings and admonitions given him from time
to time by the W: Court — but that he in contempt of said warning has
aggravated his evil behaviour by blasphemy; so that he deserves to be
severely punished as an example to others: The W: Court have, however,
in the hope of amendment once more pardoned him this grave fault for
the last time, hereby strictly warning him, to let his wife be unmolested
and that he, on the first complaint of his unbecoming conduct made to
the Court, shall forthwith be banished beyond the jurisdiction of this City
as an example to others, without the hope of any further favour.
Itt was this Day Ordered by the Worshipp" Court that the Goall
Keep!" Pieter Schaefbank's Sallarie since y? 13 of this Instant Month of
Octob' should be advanced from 150. to 200 gilders pf Annum & Ordered
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yf Secretarie to enter him in the booke accordingly; and to pay him soo
much uppon his account as will make him a new Coate.
Att a Speciall Court of Mayor and Alderm" held at New Yorke yf
28* of Octobr 167 1. Prsent Capt. Mathias Nicols, Mayor; Mr John
Laurence, Mf Thomas Loulace, Esqf, M' Johannes van Brugh, Mr. Isaak
Bedloo, Aldermf; Mr Allard Antonie, Sherrif.
Thomas Walker, P? v/s Richard Ripley, Def? The Pu declares that
the def' is indebted unto him for provisions & Tooles Delivered for the
Compechio Voyage to the pinck Batchelors delight whereof this Deff was
Mast' as alsoo for the Intrest of the s? monny Laid out for the s? pro-
visions & Tooles and for the Losse of three Boats as pf account the sume
of ^128: 11:3 Sterlingh for wc.h debt y? p1.' Craves Judgement against the
def' with Cost of Suit. The Jurie brought in their Verdict & found for
the P1.' Interest at 25 pf Cento for Tooles & for the Yoll that was towed
away at the Starne tf Mast- Ougt to pay for and for the disbursem' of the
provisions to be paid in the same Specie or Vallue to Content and yf
Def' to pay cost of Suit & Charges. The Court did Order that Judgem'
should be entred accordinghly that is to say that yf def' in the behalfe of
himselfe & Companie accordingh to the Tennor of the articles, should
pay their proportione of the account of £>\od. 10. produced in Court in
y? same specie or Vallue of Monny wc.h was disburst by, the P1.1 for the
Provisions & Tooles, w* Interest for the Tooles at the Rate of 25 pf Cento
and doo alsoo allow the Eight pound for the 2 barrels of flower in case
the P1.' hath givien Credit to the def' for what hee disbourst towards the
same and yf Def? to pay for the boate at the Apprizem* of twoo prsons
Indifferently to be Chosen betwixt both prties.
167 1. the 24* of 9b-r execution Issued out.
Uppon the Petition of Richard Kellem, Benjamin fissher, Jno Jarret,
Tho: Crump, Symon Haukes, Richard Tunmore & W° Willson; Mari-
ners of the Pinck Batchelors delight, It is ordered that all the Names of
the Persons, that have bene at Worke in Cutting of the Wood shall be
given in to Mr Mayor by Mooneday Morning next and that out of the
s? number the persons shall be Chosen to make the divisions or shares of
the wood according to the Articles; except the other six who have made
yf division can give any reason to the Contrary.
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By Order of the Worshipp" Mayor was the following order Made &
Issued out the 2n.d of November
Whereas some Differance is Rissen betwixt Richard Ripley, Mf of
the pinck Batchelors Delight; and his Companie of Seamen; The Wor-
shipp1.1 Mayor hath tought fitt to Appoint Mr Thomas Badger, Capt. Josius
Gate & M' Thomas Edwards; for to heare & examin the Differance be-
tweene the said prties, and to make a Returne thereof or give their Report
thereuppon at the Next Court day.
The 1 11.11 of Novembf Whereas the Worship11 Mayf of this Citty New
Yorke heretofore Refferred the differance betweene Richard Ripley,
MastT of the Batchelours Delight on y? one prtie & part of the said Riply's
Companie on the other prtie unto y? arbitration of Mf Thomas Badger &
MT. Thomas Edwardes who having mett thereuppon brought in their
award, that they doo find by y? Articles of Agreement that Richard Ripley
beingh the mager part of the Company, that accordingh to what is done
is allowable; whereupon y? Court this day Ordered that Judgem' shoul
bee Entred accordingly: Dated as abovesaid.
Att a Speciall Court of Mayor & Alderm? held at New Yorke the 9 th
Day of November, 167 1.
Prsent Capt. Mathias Nicols, Mayo'; Mf John Laurence, Mr Cornells
Van Ruyven, Mf Johannes van Brugh, Mf Isaack Bedloo, Alderm?; Mr.
Allard Antony, Sherrif.
Alexander Davides by his Atturnie Thomas Badger, Pu.s v/s Thomas
Walker, Def? The P1'5 Atturnie declares that the p1' became bound for the
Def' in Jamaico in the sume of one thousand pound Sterling besides for
other debts for wc.h this P1' is sued and Condemned there & hath satisfied
part thereof and is Lyable for the Remainder, since the Def' is Runne away
from hence wherefore the P1' Craves Judgem? ags.' the Def' for the same w'1?
Cost. The Def' Denyes he Runne away and Replyes that the pit. and hee
the Def? became bound together to Sir Thomas Modyford, Govern' of
Jamaico in the sume of One Thousand pounds bond, that the Defts
Shipp the batcheLors Delight, should Returne theither wthin the space of
one Jeare, wc.h is not Expiered before february next; and for any of the
Def'.s Debts in Jamaico, in Case the P1' is able to prove by Judgem? or
Legall order of Court at Jamaico, that hee y? pit. hath paid anny Monnies
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for y" Defts account, then the Def? is willingh to satisfie the same etz.
The Jury brought in their Verdict & found for y? Def? & the P" to pay
Cost of Suit. Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that Judgem?
should be Entred accordingly.
THE JURY.
Capt? John berry, Mr Joh! D'pystr, Mr Thimt;.e gabrie, Mr Tho?
Edwards, Mr balthaz. d'haert, Mr John Sessions, Mr John Garland, Mf
Steven Cortlant, M.r Isaack Melyn, Mr John Dixy, WT1 Shackerly, Mr
Michael Smith.
Att a Mayors Court held in New Yorke the 14* of November A°
167 1. Present Capt" Matthias Nicolls, Mayr; Mr John Laurence, Mr
Cornelis Van Ruyven, Mr Johannes van Brugh, Aldrmen; Mr Allard
Anthony, Sherif.
Gabriel Minvielle, P1.1 v/s Jacques Cousseau, def? The Court do re-
commend the Arbitrators heretofore appointed to heare this Cause, to
bring in their report by the next Court day.
Fredrick Philips, P1.' v/s Jacques Cousseau, defr The Court of
Assizes refferred the hearing of this Cause to a Special Court.
Fredrick Philips, P1.' v/s Jacques Cousseau, defr this Cause referred
as ut supra.
Thomas Spragg, P1* v/s Joseph Johnson, def* The P1' demands for
Bringing Defts Ketch to Port according to Promise one quarter of a Share
Logwood etz. The Def. replyes, that he made the s? promise in the
owners behalfe, if the Defr brought the Ketch to Jamaico and in Concid-
eration of that, the Def allowed to the P1.' boy a halfe part of a share
more then his due was. The Court thought fitt to respit their Judgemr in
this Cause till Capt" de Lavall's Comming downe from Albany.
Mr Thomas Lovelace, P? v/s Thomas Philips, def? The P1.' being
from home, the Worshipp1.1 Mayor is desired to speake his honnr the
Gouvr that the def' might relieved out of Prison.
Herry Nuton, P1.' v/s Jno Thomas, Defr Suspended.
Poulus Richards, P1.' v/s Melle Gaspersen, Def? The Pu & def? both
remaining defaut, the Court ordered that the Nonsuit should be entred
ags.^ the P1.' and the P1.' to pay Cost.
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Samuell Hall, Pit v/s Denys MeKarty, Detf the P1.' defaut. The
Court ordered that a Nonsuit should be entred agst the P1.' to pay Cost.
Jan Pieterson, P1.1 agst Benjamin Provoost, Def' The W: Court refer
Parties to the Arbitration of Pieter Jacobs Marius & Boele Roelofzen who
are hereby requested to reconcile parties if possible; or otherwise to
report to the next Court.
Gysbert Elbertsen, P1.' v/s Pieter Janz Voz, def' both parties de-
faut. The Court ordered that a Non Suite should be entred ag*' the P1.*
to pay Cost.
Warnaer Wessels, P" v/s Ariaen vanLaer, Def' the def' 2? Defaut.
Edward Smith, P1' v/s James Matthews, def' the def' 1. defaut.
Egbert Mynders, P1.4 v/s Thomas Taylor, def' the def? 2? defaut.
Cornelis Clopper, pltf. v/s Barent Cours, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. fi. 931. 7. sewant according to mortgage, with costs. Deft, admits
the debt, but says he lacks about a foot of ground. The W: Court sus-
pend this case to the next Court day.
Uppon Complaint made to M' Mayor that Egbert Meynderson inter-
taynes people at unseasonable houres in the Night; to the disturbement
of his Neighbours, It is this day ordered to the s? Egbert's wife, that if
any such Complaints hereafter be made, that hur husband shal be forbid-
den from tapping any more.
Uppon Pieter Jacobsen Marius request of being releast from the
security he engaged himself e for Herry Lyon to the use of Capt. Morris;
The Court ordered Capt. Morris to appeare at the next Court to give his
Answer thereuppon.
Uppon the Complaint of Claes Bording & Pieter Jacobsen that the
Sherif still detaynes them from their Monny due to them by Judgem? &
Execution from Andrew Messenger ; The Court ordered in Case the debt
be not satisfied before next Court day, that the Sherif shall be ordered to
pay the debt himself e.
Uppon the Comp1.' of Tryntie Clock, it is ordered that the Sherif shal
give hur an ace' of the Execution obtained by hur ags.' the Estate of
Richard Painter.
On the petition of Ariaen Van Laer, it is ordered: Copy hereof to be
furnished to his brother Stoffel van Laer to answer thereunto at the next
Court day.
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Anno 167 1. Novemb- the i5'-h The Court being met together and
where compleat, except only M' Bedloo.
The Master & Company of the Pinck Batchelors delight being Cald in
Court, and haveing debated their differance Concerning the divisions of
their Wood; Itt is Ordered that the s? differance should be decided by
the Oaths of four of the M' his Company. Whereuppon the MT. Richard
Rippley, Isaacq Rand Mate, Walter houward & hilliard Wood Seamen
made Oath in Court, that in the dividing of the shares, they did accord-
ing to Equity & good Conscience.
William Shackerly, p1.' v/s Peter Hernn & Robbert Richardes, Def?
The P1' Demandes his fraight for Goodes brought from barbados in Ster-
lingh Monny of England ; The Defts are Willingh to pay the P1' his s?
fraight in boston Monny. The Court having heard the Debats of both
p'ties; Did decree & order that the Defts shall make payment of the s?
fraight according to the tennuer of the bill of Loading wc.h the Court do
adjudge to be Sterlingh Monny of England, or the true Vallue thereof
& the defts to pay Cost.
Att a May'.3 Court held att New Yorcke Xbr the 5* 1671. Present
Capt. Matthias Nicolls, Mayr; Mr John Lawrence, Mr. Thos Lovelace,
Mf Cornell's Van Ruyven, Mr Johannes Van Brugh, Mr Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermen.
Mf Cornelis Steenwyck appearing in Court desired that the Attach-
ment made uppon the effects of James Mills in the hands of W™ Shackerly
might stand good, towardes the defraying of the Courts charges, wherein
the s? Mills is Condemned at Mr Steenwycx Sute; Whereuppon the Court
ordered that the s? Attachm' should stand good till further order.
Herry Nuton, P1.' v/s Jno Thomas, def The P? declares that the
def* is Indebted unto him as pf ace' the summe of and the pit have-
ing attached a parcel of Earthen ware of the Def' desired Condemnation
for the same with Cost of Suite. The def' remaining defective to appeare
in Court for to Answer the Action, The Court Ordered that Judgem'
should be entred against the Def' for the s? debt, and do Condemne the
attached goods to be sold, towards the satisfying of the s? debt & Cost of
suit.
Jan Pietersen, pltf. v/s Benjamin Provoost, deft. The decision of
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arbitrators appointed by this W: Court being delivered into Court, read
and examined, is approved by this W: Court and the deft, is hereby con-
demned promptly to pay the pltf. the hundred and fifty gilders pursuant
to said award with costs.
Egbert Myndersen, P1.' v/s Thomas Tayler, Def The def? 2? de-
faut. The Court Ordered in Case the def' doth not make Satisfaction to
the P1* before next Court day, that Judgem' shal be entred ags.' him.
Cornells Clopper, P" v/s Barent Coers, def' The P1.' declares that
the Def- is Indebted unto him as appeares by the Morgage uppon his
howse, bearing date the 25* of Jan?1 last past the summe of fl. 931. 7. in
Wampum; and humbly craves Judgem' for the same. The def' not ap-
pearing to defend the Cause as he was ordered to doe; The Court ordered
that Judgem' should be entred against the Def' or his Baile for the Paiment
of the s? debt with Cost of Suit.
Gabriel Minvielle, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def- The Arbitrators
recommended to returne their Report.
Thomas Spragge, P1' v/s Joseph Johnson, Def' The P1' by his At-
turny Jno Sharp declares that the def' is Indebted unto him One Quarter
of a share of Logwood, wch he Promised this P1.' for bringing this defts
Ketch to Port; And Craves Judgem' ag" the Def' for the same with Cost.
Uppon hearinge of both Parties the Court ordered that a Non Suite
should be entred ags.' the P1' by reason he entred not his action in time,
before the divisions of the Wood where made, and the parties Concerned
departed from this Place.
Fredrick Gysbertsen, P1.' v/s M!' Jno Rider, def' The def' 1. defaut.
Jochem Beeckman, Pltf. v/s Elsie Grim, deft. Parties agreed.
W1? Shackerley, P1.' v/s Otto Gerrits, def' The P1' declares that the
def' is Indebted unto him for one ancor of Rom fl. 80. sewant and Craves
Judgem' for the same. The def? saith his Wife bought the Rom for fl.
70. and tenders to pay the P1' In goods or Bills uppon a Merchant. The
Court ordered the Def' to pay to the P1' the fl. 80. by bills uppon a
Marchant to the P"s Satisfaction, and to pay Cost.
W? Shackerley, P1' v/s Joseph Bowel, Def' Itt is Ordered that the
P1.' shall in due time put in his declaration at the Office, to the end the
Def may take out a Coppy thereof; and then to be Tryed by a Jury at
the Next Court day.
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Richard Rippley, P" v/s Thomas Walker, Def! Suspended till Next
Court.
Thomas Walker, P1' v/s Thomas Badgard, def' The def' defaut;
Whereuppon Itt was ordered that the Marishal should give Notice to Mr
Derval as Baile of the def' to appeare and answer to the P1" Action at the
next Court day; or that Otherwise Judgem- should be past.
David du Four, P1.' v/s Lourens Janzen Smith, def' the def' i.
defaut. Itt is ordered that the def' should appeare at the next Court day,
or that Otherwise should be past ag5.' him.
Uppon the Complaint of Pieter Jacobsen & Claes Bording that the
Sherif Mf Allard Anthony hath not given them any Satisfaction for the
Execution wc.h they have against Andrew Messenger; as he by the last
Order of Court was Ordered to doe; The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that
the Marishall Herry Nuton should serve the s? Execution uppon the
Estate of the s? Mr Allard Anthony, without any further deLay.
Uppon the Complaint of M*. Evert Pieters Itt is ordered that the
Sherif shall before the Next Court day shall Cause the Execution wc.h the
s? Evert Pietersen hath ag5.' Stoffel van Laer to be Satisfyed or otherwise
that y? Execution shall be Issued out ags' the Effects of the Sherif him-
selfe.
Albert Bosch, P1.' v/s Jno Cooly, de£
Thomas Wikes, P1.' v/s samuel Washlin, def' The Court referred
the Parties to the Arbitration of Capt Richard Morris & Mr Francis
Lovelace.
Uppon the CompU of Pieter Jacobsen desiring to be releast of being
security any longer for henry Lyon, to the use of Captain Morris, by
reason the s? Morris doth refuse to Accept of the Pay allowed him by the
Court, The Court Ordered that Capt" Morris should give in good reasons
to the Contrary at the Next Court, or otherwise the Security to be releast.
Itt is this day ordered that all Bakers of this Citty, or any other
person, that Makes profession to make flower to be exported out of the
Governm' shall brand their Markes uppon all the Caskes wc.h they shal
deliver to the Merchants.
John Sharp, P1.' v/s Benjamin Fisher, def' The P1' declares that the
def' is Indebted unto him as pf Ace' the summe of fl. 458. wampum.
The def ownes the debt. The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that Judgem'
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should be entred against the def' for the paiement of the s? debt with Cost
of Suit.
Richard Ripley, P1.' v/s Symon Hawkes, Def' The P1.' declares that
the def' is Indebted unto him as p- Ace! Nine pounds twelve Sh: & 6?
and Craves Judgem' for the same with Cost. The def' ownes the debt
according to ace' except the^i. 15 paid to the Doctor. The Worshipp1.1
Court ordered that JudgemJ should be entred ags.' the def' to pay the s?
debt, with Cost.
Uppon the Complaint of Hendrick Willemsen Backer that the former
order of Court obtained by him against Anna Smiths is not put in due
execution, but that he as Yett doth Susteine great prejudices and dam-
mage by the Water wc.h Comes from hur Lott: The Court thereuppon
ordered that the former orders made in this Cause should be put in
present Execution w'.hout any further delay.
Itt is this day Ordered that all Logwoodd or Braziletto, wc.h is Shippt
of & hereafter shall be Shippt of from this Citty for Europe shall pay
twelve Stivr.s in Br.s p' tunn.
The deakons of the reformed Church of this Citty y? day makeing
their report, uppon the former order sent to them uppon the Petition of
J"° Fossacre returned for answer that the s? fossacre had Lived on Longe
Island, Weshester & Onckeway* about 18 yeares and since the Luterish
dominie preached here, come to this place, and he being a Member of
their Church, the s? deakons Judged that the s? Church ought to Main-
taine him. The Court Ordered that the Deakons of the Lutheren Church
should be sumdned to appeare in Court the next Court day.
Uppon the Request of the Vendu Mr Nicolaes Bayard, desiring that
some persons might be appointed by this Court, to be Sworne Censurers
and Packers of Beafe and Porke. The Court thereuppon Made Choice
of Jan Janz Kooper and Abram Pieterz Kooper who are to appeare in
Court at the Next Court day, And in the Meane while to Calculate what
the should earne in reason for Packing, or Senzuring of a Barrel of Beafe
and Porke.
The Court this day Ordered that the Secretary should give Credit to
herry Nuton uppon the Townes boocke, five pound for Karreing the
Mace the first Yeare.
* Fairfield, Conn .
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Uppon the Complaint Made to the Court by Severall of y? Inhabi-
tants Concerning y? Abuse Committed by Some Persons, in Casting of y*:
filth before their houses, Itt is Ordered that John Sharp shall uppon sight
hereof, make Knowne to the Sherriff, the Names of the persons wc.h
Carried the dirt from his house, or that otherwise the Court shall Looke
uppon the S.d Sharp himselfe, to be guilty of y? same.
Whereas by a former Judgem! of this Court bearing date the 24'!1 of
Octobr last past at y? Sute of Richard Tatem and J"° Bugby Executr.s of
ye. Estate of Thomas Hood Deceased P".s ags.' Thomas Edwards, M! of
y? Ketch Society & Companie, Defts. The Courte then Respited their
Judgem! for y? halfe Share of Wood, Earned by hoop Allin untill proefe
was Made thereof; And Capt" Tead having attested before y? Worshipp1.1
Mayor that y? s? hoop Allin had Earned a half Share, Itt was this day
Ordered by y? Worshipp1.1 Court, that Judgem' should be Entred to y^
Use of y? s? Executors for y? s? halfe Share, and do Condemne the
attached effects Now in the hands of M! William Dervall, towards the
Satisfying of y? Same.
Ariaen Cornelisse & Jan Langestraet heretofore appointed to be
branders of all horses and Cattle, uppon this Island Makeing Complaint,
that Contrary to y? last Order bearing date y* 7* day of June last past,
severall unmarked horses & Chattle are Kept in y? Common Woods of
this Island, whereof Severall Now of Late are brought up, and Cryed Out
by y? Common Cryer, but as yet no Owner thereof appeared. Where-
uppon y? Court Ordered that If after three Severall proclamations made
by ye Common Cryer of this Citty no Owner appeares, then the s?
Branders are authorized to make Sale thereof by publicq Outcry, but
Nott to Dispose of y* Monney untill further ord- of Court.
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke this 20* day of Decemb'
1671. Present Capt? Matthias Nicolls, May!; M' John Lawrence, M! Tho*
Lovelace, M' Johannes Van Brugh, Ald'men; Mr Allard Anthony, Sherif
Egbert Mynderts, P1.' v/s Thomas Taylor, deft, the def! 3? defaut.
The P" declares that the def- is Indebted unto him as pr Ace! the summe
of fl. 224 Seawant And Craves Judgem' for the s? debt, with Cost, Uppon
the Defts 3? defaut, The Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that Judgem! should
be entred against the def! to pay the s? debt with Cost of suit.
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Gabriel Minvielle, P1.' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def' Suspended till
the arrival of the first ship from Holland uppon y? P".s desire.
William Schackerly, P1.' v/s Joseph Bonwet, Def' the def' defaut.
Itt is this day Ordered that in Case the def' doth not appeare at the next
Court day that Judgement should be past against him.
Richard Rippley, P" v/s Thomas Walker, Def' The Court Ordered
the Def to take out a Coppy of the P".s declaration and then to come to
tryal by a Jury at the Next Court day.
Thomas Walker, P1.' v/s Thomas Badgard, Def? The Court ordered
the Def' to take out a Coppy of the Pll-S declaration and this Cause to be
decided by a Jury at the next Court day.
Jn° Cooley, P1.' v/s The Widdow of Lourens Torner, def? the def.
defaut. This Action being laid uppon an Attachm' of the defts effects,
Itt is ordered that Notice thereof should be given unto hur, to the end
she might come & Answer to the Action.
Richard Rippley, P1' v/s Thomas Crump, d' Parties agreed.
Harmpie Lodwyck, P1.' v/s Jurian de Kooper, def' the def' 2?
defaut.
Herry Nuton, P1.' v/s Abel Hardenbroeck, def' the def' one defaut.
Arian vanLaer, P1.' v/s Arent Isaacqsen, def* the def' 1. defaut.
Arian Van Laer, P1' v/s Styntie Arents, Def' the def' 1. defaut.
Pieter Nys, P1' v/s Stoffel van Laer, def* the def' 1. defaut.
* Pieter Nys, P1' v/s Jn.° Rider, def' Parties agreed.
Pieter Nys, P1.' v/s Jacob Teunissen Looper, def' y? Def' 1 defaut.
Thomas Wikes, P1' v/s Samuel Washlin, def' Suspended til next
Court day.
Uppon Comp1.' of Thomas Walker that Richard Rippley doth not
Satisfy the Execution of this Court; Itt is Ordered that if he makes no
Satisfaction before to morrow at Noone, that the Sherif shal take him in
Custodie.
Warnaer Wessels, P1' v/s Arian Van Laer, Def' The Court ordered
both parties to bring in their acc's at the next Court & then to be decided.
Jno. Leake, P1' v/s Thomas Francen, def' The P1.' declares that the
def' whilst the P1' was in drinck, Bargained with him for a tract of Land,
w0!1 bargaine was since made void by an Arbitration held at flattlands,
Nevertheless the P1-5 Bill stands stil out, and the def- denyes to deliver it
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up etz. Uppon hearing of both parties and the Examining of the testi-
monies produced in Court, Itt was Ordered that the def' should deliver
up the P1'5 said bill, provided the P1' makes payment of the fifty gilders
allowed him by the Arbitration, or the Charges wc-h the Def' hath bene
at, & to pay Cost.
Jn.° Sharp, P1* v/s Rich? Rippley, Def. Itt is Ordered that the def?
should take out a Coppy of the P''s declaration, and Ace' & returne his
answer to the same at the next Court day.
Jno. Garret, P" v/s Richard Rippley, def' Itt is ordered that the
Def' shal bring in an exact Account at the Next Court day.
Assur Levy, P" v/s Christian Pieters, def' the def' defaut.
Itt is Ordered that if the def- doth not make Satisfaction to the
P1.' before the Next Court day, that Judgement shal be past against him,
and the def' to have his remedie against those of the Lutheran Church.
The Court this day Ordered the Marishal herry Nuton to give Warn-
ing to the Neighbours betweene the State howse and the Graft, to cause
their proportions of the Waal before thier houses to be finished & fild up.
Uppon the Comp1.' of the Vendu Mf made ag'.s Roelof the Slaughtf &
Warnf Wessels, that they still remaine backward in paying the Provisions
for the Sugar and Rom, sold in Outcry, desiring Imediat Execution for
the same, by reason the Ship Lyes in demorrage; The Court ordered
that the s? Roelof & Warn' should appeare in Court on Thursday next or
else Execution to be Issued out ags.' them.
Uppon the request of the Curat" of the Estate of ]n° Coopal deceased,
the Court ordered the Credit'.5 of the s? Estate to appeare at the next
Court day, wc.h will be held on purpose on thursday next.
Uppon the request of the Overseers of the highwayes and the
Branders of horses & Cattle on this Island Manhatans, It is this day
ordered (that according the following order, heretofore made by Capt.
Thomas de Laval in the time of his Mayority, wc!* Order this day by the
Court is approeved & allowed of) the Stray horses, now in the Custody
of Arian Cornelissen should be Publicqly sold on Saturday next in the
afternoone, at two o'Clock.
Whereas Complaints are made that great Quantities of unmarked
horses and Cattle Contrary the former Ordr.s still are found in the Com-
mon Woodlands of this Island Manhatans Notw^standing Resolveert
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waldron, Lubbert Gerritse, Dirck Stocken, & Jan Cornelisse. in the
behalfe of the farmers in generall have made promise to take Care that
the former Ordr.s Concerning the Branding of Horses and Cattle should
be punctually prformed & putt in due Execution, It is therefore Ordered
By the Worshipp1.1 Mayor uppon Advice wc.h some of the formers as
followeth.
Imprimis. That the p'sons heretofore appointed for Branders as
well here as at haerlem shall give Notice that no horses or Cattle after
the Space of Six Weekes next Ensuing are permitted to feed in the
Comon Woods of this Island except they are branded with the Cittyes or
Townes brand yron.
2ndly. That all the horses & Cattle that shall bee found in the
Woods and nott branded according to Order shall be brought up to the
s? Overzeers to be branded & the owners of the same shall pay as
followeth; for bringing up of a horse Six gildr.s & for branding two gilders
and for bringing up of a Steare Oxe or Cow three gild" & for branding
one gild-
3dly. And in Case any horses or Cattle be brought up wc.h are not
branded & whereof the owners Are not Knowne such horse or beast shall
be publicly Cryed out by the Cryers of this Citty or haerlem & if the
Owner doth not appeare after three times being Cryed out as afores? then
the s? horse or beast shall be Kept up by the s? Overzeers during the space
of Six Weeckes and if still no Owner doth apeare then the s? horse or
beast shall be publicqly sould by an Ord' from the Mayor & the Monney
secured in the Office of this Citty finally the said Overzeers or those that
Keepe the s? horses or Cattle before the sale be made shall Receive out
of the product of such horse or beast viz' for a horse 12 stivr.s per diem
And for an Oxe Steare or Cow Six Stivers p- Diem in Wampum. Dated
in New Yorke this 7* of June 167 1.
Att a Mayr.s Court held In New Yorke the 21s.1 of Xbr A? 167 1.
Present Capt" Matthias Nicolls, May^; M!" J"° Laurence, Mr Corn. v.
Ruyven, M? Joh? v. brugh, M' Is. Bedloo, Aldrmen; Mr Allard Anthony,
Sherif.
Uppon Complaint made by the deakons of reformed Christian Church
of this Citty, that they are Charged with some of the poore of the Luth-
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eran profession notwithstanding a Collection is made for the poore in the
s? Lutheran Church ; as alsoo that the Ueakons of the s? Lutheran Church
do not according to Custome in a Publicq Meeting deliver up their acc'-s
how they have disposed of the monney soo Collected as aforesaid ; Where-
uppon the deakons of the s? Lutheran Church being summoned & appear-
ing in Court, and haveing heard their Answer thereuppon; The Wor-
shipp1.1 Court ordered that each Church should for the future Maintaine
their owne Poore; and that the Deakons of the s? Lutheran Church should
yearely deliver up their Acc's in a publicq Meeting in the same Manner
as in the reformed Christian Church of this Citty until this day hath bene
practicable.
Uppon CompU of the deakons of the Lutheran Church, It is Ordered
that they shal give no more allowance to Jn.° fossiker, til further order.
Martin Simson & Richard Watts haveing bene accessary to the dis-
turbance of the Peace, in throwing of dirt before the doores of several of
the Inhabitants of this Citty; Came this day before the Court, acknowl-
edged their fault and that they where Sorrow for it, Whereuppon the
Court did Pardon them the s? fault.
The Curateurs of the Estate of Reyntie Pieters are empoured to agree
With harck dircksen for is due out of s? Estate.
The Curat" & Administrate of the Insolvent Estates of Ryntie Pieters
& John Hendrickse Steelman deceased, desiering to Know whether the
debts wch the s? Ryntie Pieters & John Steelman are Indebted in Holland
shall Come in Concurrence and have Equall Right w* the debts here.
Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court uppon Matiuere Concideration & de-
liberation had thereuppon; this day ordered that all the debts wc.h are»
made here wthin this Governm* shall bee preferred before the debts wich
are made in any forreigne parts Either in holland or Elswere.
The Curateurs of the Estate of John hendrikse Steelman deceased
this day appearing in Court and having Summoned all the Credit" in
Generall, wc.h most part Likewise appearing They the s? Curat" brought in
their account of the s? Estate by wrh it appeared if all the debts should be
allowed, that the s? Estate Would fall short in Bevers fl. 4306: 4 and in
wampum fl. n 184. desiering further that the Court would be pleased to
give their Jugem' & to order whoe should be preferred out of the s? Estate
Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court uppon hearing of the debates of both
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Parties did decree & order that the following prsons should have prfer-
rence Viz'
Thimothi Gabrie uppon his Morgage to
Johannes Vander Meulen By his Bevers.
Atturnie to the Summe of 1 180
Balthf D'Haert uppon his morgage 1120
Nicolaes Bayard uppon his Morgage ye
Summe 500
M* John Lawrence by vertue of his Wampum
Judgment to the Surhe of 340
M' Cornelis Steenyck by vertue of his
Morgage the sume of 235:14
Christoffel hoogland by vertue of his Tobacco
Morgage lb 631 54:16
Teunis hellebrantse for the Remainder
of y? paim. of the Land 469
Claes Arentse for worke done 34
Jacob Janse for worke done 64
Allowed Jacob Kip And Assur Levy for
their Administration 500
lbs 631. fl. 1461:16. {1.3035:14
And that all the Rest of the Credit" that is to say of all the debts wc.h are
made & Contracted w* in this Governm' shall come in Concurrance &
Receive Equall proportions of the Remainder part of the s? Estate; Pro-
vided the s? Credit'5 do make their demandes verry well appeare to the
Curat" satisfaction. And finaly Concering M1. Symon Romeyns pretence
of prferrence uppon the Neger Claes, the Court Can not allow of it, untill
better proofe thereof be made.
Itt is this day Ordered that Joost vander Linde for his debt of Lime
& William Noble for his bill of five score ells of Osnabrix due from Jn°
Coopal deceased, although they had past the time wc.h by the Execution
was made knowne that the debts should be made knowne, neverthelesse
they both haveing made it knowne in Court this day; Shall Likewise have
the benefit of Concurrence equal with the rest of the Credit"
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Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorcke January the 16^ 167^-.
Present Capt." Matthias Nicolls, Mayor; M' John Lawrence, M' Cornells
van Ruyven, Mf Johannes van Brugh, Aldermen; M' Allard Anthony,
Sheriff.
Benjamin fissher this day appearing in Court declaring his poverty &
that hee hath no effects left to Satisfy the Judgement obtained by Jn.°
Sharpe against him, Desiring that this Court would be pleased to Consider
his poore Condition & release him from his Imprisonment which being
taken into Concideration by the Worshipp1.1 Court ; Itt was this day
Ordered that the s? Beniamin fissher should give his bond to Mf Sharp for
his debt & do graunt to y? s? Sharp all the Liberty to seize uppon any of
the s? fisshers Effects either here or Elswere if any can be found towards
the satisfying of his Judgem' but do Order that the s? fissher's boddy
shall be releast from any further Imprisonment.
John Downes John Wead & francis Stanton Marriners of the Ketch
hoopwell this day appearing in Court & Complaining that they were Im-
prisoned at the Suite of their Mast' Robert Houghton who now is
Departed without appointing any person to prosecute his Act" against
them nor order where their wages should be Satisfyed. Whereuppon it
was this day Ordered that the s? persons should be releast from their
arrest and that a Non Suite should be Entred against the s? Robert
Houghton and to pay Cost.
Att a Mayors Court held In New Yorke this 23^ of Jann? 167-J.
Present Capt Matthias Nicolls, May'; Mr Jn.° Laurence, M' Cornells van
Ruyven, M' Johannes van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen; M' Allard
Anthony, Sherif.
Richard Rippley, pltf. v/s Thomas Walker, deft. Parties agreed.
Thomas Waaker, pltf. v/s Thomas Badgard, deft. Suspended till
next Court.
Jn.° Cooly, Pu v/s The Widdow of Lourens Torner. def< the def? 2*
defaut. Itt is Ordered that the P1' shal Send a Coppy of the ace' and
give Notice to the deff- that the Cause should be decided at the Next
Court day.
Thomas Wikes, pltf. v/s Sam1.1 Washlin, deft. Suspended.
Warnaer Wessels, P1.' v/s Ariaen Van Laer, def' In pursuance of a
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former Order, both parties this day delivering in Court their accounts by
which it appeared that the def' remained indebted to the P1.' the summe
of One hundred & eighty four gildrs Wampum. Whereuppon the Court
ordered that Judgem' should be entred ags.' the Def- and did Order the
def' to pay the si debt with Cost.
Jn.° Sharp, pltf. v/s Richard Rippley, deft. Parties agreed.
John Garret, Pltf. v/s Richard Rippley, deft, the Court referred
this Cause to the Arbitration of Capt. Richard Morris and M' Christoffel
hooghlant.
Gabriel Minvielle, pltf. v/s Richard Ripply, deft. Parties agreed.
Thomas Tayler, P1* v/s Roger Tounsen, def' Itt is Ordered that
the def' should take out a Coppy of the P"s declaration and if the parties
doe not agree before Next Court, then to be decided by a Jury.
Thomas Lewis, P1' v/s William Waldron, def- the def- i. defaut.
Doctf Henry Taylor, P1' v/s Henry Taylor say Thomas Walker,
Def' The def- being defaut, Itt was Ordered that this Cause should be
Suspended till next Court.
John Spiegelaer, P1.' v/s Jochem Beeckman, def' the def' i defaut.
Peter Nys, P1' v/s Jacob Teunisse Looper, Def' the def' 2 de-
faut.
Peter Nys, Pi* v/s Stoffel van Laer, def the def' 2 defaut.
Peter Nys, Pltf. v/s Jn-° Rider, deft. Parties agreed.
Fredrick Gysbertsen, Pltf. v/s Jno Rider, Deft. Suspended till
next Court.
Dirck van Cljff, P1' v/s Jno. Smedes, def' the def- 1 defaut.
Hendrick Willems Baker, P1.' v/s Nicolaes Johns, def' both defaut.
Itt is this day Ordered that the Sherif shal make a strict enquirie after
all Strange persons that are Come into live within this Citty Contrary to
Order, and that such persons shall be summoned to appeare at the next
Court.
Itt is this day Ordered that the Sherif shall make an enquirie what
persons doe Tappe without Licence, and to Cause them to be find.
The Court ordered the Sherif to give Notice unto all them that are
in erreirs of Makeing or paveing their proportions of the Streets, that they
Cause their said Streets with all possible Expedition to be finished.
This day Sieurs Jacob Kipp and Anthony d'Milt are authorized as
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Curators of the Estate left by deceased Jannetie Jacobs, late Wife of
Willem Wouters.
Jacob Teunissen Kaay & Jacques Cousseau together with Peter
Jacobs Marius who being substituted by Jan Hendricx van Bomel execu-
tors of the Will and Testament of Balthazar de Haert deceased, this day
appearing in Court and producing the sd- Will made and attested by the
Notary Willem Bogardus in the presence of Hans Kierstede & Thymon
van Borsum bearing date the 4* of this Instant and desired the approba-
tion of this Court thereuppon; Whereuppon the s? Wittnesses being Called
and appearing in Court, and declaring that they had bene present in
Makeing & signing of the si Will; The Court thereuppon Ordered that it
should be entred that the said Will was approeved of by the Court, as a
Lawfull Will and that the si Executors where Empowered to Proceed, in
their Administrations according to Law, and do hereby authorize the
Secretary Nicolaes Bayard to be present in Makeing of the Inventory.
Uppon the Petition of John Jacobs desireing to to be Karman, Itt is
Ordered that two of the Cheifest should appeare at the next Court to give
their answer thereuppon.
His Honn* the Gov- this day recommending to this Court the
denomination of a third Company of foote Officers; the Court have
Nominated viz?
for Captl
M- Jno. Lawrence,
M' Isaacq Bedloo.
for Liftenn'?
IVP Christoffel Hooghl',
M' Fredrick Philips,
for Ensignes
Jn° Lawrence Junior,
Cornells Dircksen van Westveen.
Att a Mayors Court held In New Yorke feW the 13* 167^. Present
Capt. Mathias Nicols, Mayor; M' Jno. Laurence, M' Cornells van Ruy-
ven, M' Johannes Van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Aldrmen ; M' Allard
Anthony, Sherif.
Thomas Lewis, Pf.1 v/s William Waldron, deff The P1.' declares that
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the def' lent this P1'5 Boat, and put hur a drift, and is now taken up at
Staten Island by John Benneco who demands for takeing of hur up a
halfe ancor of Rom ; and Craves Judgement ags.' the def' for his si Boat
etz. Uppon hearing of both parties the Court Ordered that the def'
should with all expedition go to Staten Island and release the P".s boat
and returne hur back to the P" provided the P" sends his boy with the
def' to bring hur back; and do referre it, unto M' Thomas Lovelace
Justice at the si Island, to Order what the Def' shal pay for takeing up of
the s? Boat.
Thomas Tayler, P1' v/s Roger Tounsen, def' The P1.' declares that
he put out twelve sheep to halves to this Def' but some time after two
being Kild or lost, the def' agreed with this P1.' to deliver the rest Back to
the P1'; But uppon sending the def' refused to make delivery thereof and
doth still refuse to give Satisfaction for them, Wherefore the P1.' craves
for Judgem' ags.' the Def? w* cost. The Jury brought in their Verdict
and found for the P1' that the def' shal pay for, or deliver tenne Sheep
with Cost of Suit. Whereuppon the Worshipp1.1 Court Ordered that
Judgem' should be entred accordingly; & ordered the def' to pay or de-
livery the si Sheep with Cost.
JURY.
Jacob Kip, forem; Jan Vinge, Aryaen Cornelissen, Dirck Siecke,
Pieter Stoutenbgh, Herry Breser, Thomas Lewis, James Mattheus,
Edward Smith, Timoty Gabrie, Sam" Pell, Nathaniel Wrigt.
Thomas Walker, pltf. v/s Thomas Badgard, deft. Suspended.
Thomas Wikes, pltf. v/s Samuel Washlin, deft. Suspended.
Henry Tayler, P1.' v/s Thomas Walker, deH Itt is ordered that the
1 1 14 "?s of Logwood shall be sold at the next Outcry, and the ace'? of the
Wheighm' and Porters shall be first satisfied & paid Amounting to the
summe of fl. 442: 19 and if any overplus be left the same to be paid to
this pit. in part of his debt, and to suspend the Action about the Attached
Mofs till next Court.
John Spiegelaer, pltf. v/s Jochem Beeckmans, deft, agreed.
Pieter Nys, pltf. v/s Jacob d'Looper, deft, both absent.
Pieter Nys, pltf. v/s Stoffel van Laer, deft, both absent.
ffredrigh Gysberts, pltf. v/s Jn.° Rider, deft, agreed.
Dirck Van Cljff, p1.' v/s Jn.° Smedes, defJ both defaut.
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Ariaen van Laer, P1.' v/s Joost vander Linde, deft. Suspended
uppon P'-s desire.
Richard Morris, Atturny of Tho: Walker, P1.' v/s Allard Anthony,
Def' The deft, is to take out a Coppy of the declaration and make out
his Answer thereuppon at the next Court day.
James Mills, pltf. v/s W? Shackerly, deft. Agreed.
Joseph Johnsen, pltf. v/s W? Derval, deft, referred to the Arbitra-
tion of Capt" Jno Berry and M' Christoffel hooghlant.
Egbert Mynders, pltf. v/s Jno Sharp, deft, referred to the Arbitra-
tion as above.
Symon Romeyn, pltf. v/s Ariaen van Laer, deft, agreed.
Albert Bosch, pltf. v/s Jno Cooly, deft, agreed.
Ariaen van Laer, pltf. v/s Arent Isaacqsen, deft. Pltf. demands fl.
197. beavers according to a/c with costs. Deft, admits the debt, but re-
quests some delay. Parties being heard by the W: Court, they condemn
deft, to pay the pltf. one half in six months and the other half in twelve
months after date hereof.
John Cooly, PV v/s The Widdow of Lourens Torner, de£ The de£
not appearing in Court, as it was ordered the last Court day; The Wor-
shipp1.1 Court did decree & order that Judgem- should be entred against
the attached effects of the def- now in the hands of Rendel Huwit towards
the Satisfying of the Ph.s debt to the summe of £6: 8. according to ace'
w* Cost of suit.
This Court haveing taken into Consideration the Memorandum sent
to this Court from his honnr the Govern^; Itt was Ordered
Vppon y' first Article That Jan Janzen van Breeste & Pieter Abrams
should be sworne packers and viewers of all meat within this Citty, for
the fee in the Law Exprest and Mr Van Ruyven is hereby desired to ac-
quaint them thereof.
uppon ye. 4t!.1 The former Order against the Stealing of Boats and
Canoes to be renewed with greater penalties to those that are Culpable,
and reward to the Informers.
uppon the j"1 The Sherif is hereby required to Cause the former
orders Concerning the paving of the Streetes to be put in Execution.
uppon ye. g'^ The Court do Empower Mr Cornelis van Ruyven and
M' Isaacq Bedloo, Alderman to Cause the former orders in makeing of a
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good Waggon path betwixt this Citty & the Towne of harlem to be put
into strict execution, whereof an Ample Order shall be given unto them.
On the points delivered into Court by or on the behalf of the Cura-
tors of dec? Jan Hendricx Steelman against Christoffel Hooghlandt
Timotheus Gabrie Mr Cornells Steenwyck & Mr Allard Anthony, It is
order? that Copy hereof shall be furnished to party to answer thereunto at
the next Court day.
Uppon the Complaint of Rodger Purchaze Itt is this day Ordered
that Henry Hedger shal satisfy the former Judgement by the s? purchaze
Obtained ag5.1 him before next Court day, except he can give sufficient
reasons to the Contrary, to the Court's Satisfaction.
Whereas his honnr the Governf this day Recommended to the Court
to Cause a Civill agreem' to be made w* the Carmen of this City for the
Karting of the Stone or othf Materjalls, towards the Repairing of the fort
the Court do therefore appoint Capt" John Manningh & Mr Allard An-
thony to agree w* the s? Karmen for as Civill prices as possible they can.
Whereas the Carmen of this Citty by a former Order of this Court
bearing date the 29^ of 9b' 1670. where Confirmed in their places and
their Number Stinted as the porters are Uppon severall articles and Con-
ditions in the s? order sett forth wch said Articles being brooken by severall
of them and Complaint thereof being made, the Court ordered them to
appeare and to answer the s? Complaint. Whereuppon they the s? Karmen
apparing in Court made their Excuses & promised for the future to be
verry Delligent and prforme the s? Orders.
Uppon wc.h promise & the Articles hereunder Exprest, The Court
have thought fitt to Confirme them in their places as aforesf & do Allow
of the following prsons to be Karmen of this Citty viz'
W™ Kock, Ambrosius de Weerhem, Thomas francen, Charles floyd,
Pieter Wessels, John Watkins, Thomas Griffin, Jan Smedes, Aernout
Webber & Jan Mynderse uppon the following Articles: —
Imprimus. That according to the former Order they do fill up the
breaches in Highwayes in an about this Citty and do other publiq worke
as they are Commanded by y? Magestrates Gratis;
2thiy Th^ they bee Verry Dilligent and give Satisfaction to all
prsons, as they have promised to do.
3dly That they do weekely on every Saturday in the afternoone
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uppon Warning given them Kart the dirt from all the paved Streets,
within this Citty and Convey it to some Convinjent place wc.h thereunto
shall be appointed provided the dirt be Loaden uppon their Karts by the
Owners or tennants of the Houses.
4th.ly That they do Annually Nominate & prsent to this Court two
prsons of wc.h one shall be Elected by this Court to be Overzeer for that
yeare.
gthiy That they do demand no more for a Load within the gates
of this Citty as heretofore is Allowed wc.h is tenne stivers in Zeawant;
And finally that they be uppon their good behavior to the end no
just Complaints be made ags.' them uppon penalty of forfeiting their
places.
[Here follow in the Original the Above Articles in Dutch.]
Whereas the Honb!e General has at divers times recommended to this
Court and this W: Court has ordered the Overseers as well of Haerlem as
the suburbs hereabout, to construct the road between this place and
Haerlem, notwithstanding which it is still found unfinished, for which
reason many complaints have been lodged — Yea, that people wishing
lately to travel over that road on horseback have been in danger of losing
their lives by the neglectful keeping of the said road; which together
with other reasons has moved the Honnb.le General to earnestly recom-
mend to us again the construction of the aforesaid road, in order that
then the work may be promptly Commenced and Executed. Therefore,
as for the prosecution of so necessary a work, the W: Court cannot hit on
a better expedient, than to commission two from their Bench of Justice,
as they hereby do, to summon as often as they shall think fit touching
that work, the Overseers as well of Haerlem as the suburbs dwelling
hereabout, and to propose to them, in the first place, how very ill it has
been taken, that the previous orders regarding the aforesaid road have
not been better observed; secondly the earnest intention of the Honnb!e
General and this W: Court, that such should forthwith, without any
neglect, be executed; which being done, to provide means how and in
what manner such should not only be completed, but also kept continu-
ally in good repair: and, in our opinion it would not be improper to make
the Overseers of the suburbs, hereabout Supervisors of the part those of
Haerlem shall have to maintain, and the Overseers of Haerlem Super-
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visors of the part the suburbs hereabout must keep in repair; and for the
prosecution of the aforesaid are requested and appointed
Alderman Cornelis Van Ruy ven ;
Alderman Isaacq Bedloo.
Who are hereby specially authorized with the said Overseers to impose
such fines on those who, when summoned, shall neglect to appear or to
send any one, and to apply the same as they shall deem proper for the
advantage of the aforesaid. Thus done at the Meeting of the Worship1.1
Mayors Court in the City Hall of this City New Yorke this 13* february
A° i67|.
Uppon Complaint of Some disorders wc.h where made at ye. towne of
ffordham, in ye- Corporation of this Citty by reason they ly to farre dis-
tinct from any Constable or Overzeers, I have therefore thought fit &
nessesary to Nominat and appoint and doe hereby Nomin' & Appoint
Johannes Verveelen to be Constable & Clarke & John Pieters buys &
John heddy to be Overzeers of y^ sd. Towne during the Space & time of
my Mayority, hereby requiring y* inhabitants of y* sd. Towne and all
others whome itt may Concerne to obey them in theire respective Offices,
according to Law & for ye. due Execution of their s^ Offices this shall bee
unto them a Sufficiant Warrant dated in New Yorke the 13* day of feby.
A°. 167*.
Att a Mayors Court held in New Yorcke March the 5* A0. i6f£.
Present Capt" Matthias Nicolls, Mayor; M' John Laurence, M' Thomas
Lovelace, M' Cornelis van Ruyven, M' Johannes van Brugh, M' Isaacq
Bedloo, Alderm"
Thomas Walker, P1.1 v/s Thomas Badgard, Def' both defaut. Itt
is ordered if the parties do not appeare at the Next Court day, the P1' to
be Non Suited.
Thomas Wickes, P" v/s Samuel Washlin, Def- in an act" of debt to
y^ summe of £5 The Court having this day Concidered what by both
parties hath bene alleadged, concerning this Cause; It was Ordered that
Judgement should be entred ags.1 the def' or his bayle to pay the P1.' the
summe of 50 Shillings and the Charges to be equally paid betwixt both
parties.
Henry Tayler, P1' v/s Thomas Walker, def Upon an Attachm' of
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the Moffs. The Court Ordered that the P1.' and Nathaniel Wright should
each of them bring in all their proofes Concerning the Moffs in Contro-
versie at the Next Court day.
Ariaen Van Laer, P1' v/s Joost van der Linde, def' Suspended.
Richard Morris, Attf of Thomas Walker, Pit. v/s A Hard Anthony,.
Deft, the P1.* defaut. Iff the P" doth not come to prosecute his Action
at the Next Court day, then to be NonSuited.
Isaacq Bedloo, pltf. v/s Dirck Jansen Smith, deft. The Court orders
deft, to defend his arrest by the pltf. at the Next Court day on pain of
condemnation.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu M', pltf. v/s Roelof Jansen, Butcher, deft.
The Court orders deft, to answer pltfs. demand on the Next Court day
on pain of condemnation.
Gerrit Huygen, P" v/s Arent Evertsen, def' both defaut & there-
fore Nonsuited.
Warn? Wessels, Roelof Jans, P1" v/s Evert Duyckingh, def' the pits,
defaut & therefore Nonsuited.
Mary Dobsen to be summoned concerning the Judgem' of M' Gabrie.
Uppon the CompP? of Peter Jacobsen & Claes Bording, The Court
ordered that the Sherif M* Allard Antony should give Imediat Satisfac-
tion to the Complayn[.s or otherwise that the Order of Court bearing date
the 5* of Xb' last past shal forthwith be put in Execution against him.
Uppon the Petition of Pietf Jacobsen, Itt is ordered that his Bond as
Security for henry Lyon shall be delivered up to him, except Capt" Morris
can give any sufficient reasons to the Contrary at the next Court day.
The Court ordered that the examining of the differances betwixt
Curat" & some of Creditors of Jno. Coopal should be suspended til next
Court day.
In Pursuance of a former Ord- of this Court bearing date the 13* of
Feb3! last that one of the Karmen of this Citty should be elected to be an
Overzeer of the rest; The Court this day Made Choice of Charles floid to
be Overzeer of the si Karmen during the space of One Year next Ensuing
the date hereof, he regulateing himselfe & observing all such Orders and
Instructions as he dureing the si time shal receive from this Court.
Uppon Complaints Made to this Court that some of the Officers do
exact their fees much more as by the Law is allowed; Itt is this day
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Ordered that No fees be levyed by execution, except the ace1? of the fees
be stated or signed by the Worshipp1! Mayor, or his Deputy.
The Governr.s Memorialls being this day againe taken into Concidera-
tion; Itt was agreed uppon viz'
Uppon the 2d Article. That the Retayle Sellers of Licqr? & drinck
shal for the future annually take out their Licenses, uppon every 25* day
of March.
Vppon the jd. Article. Since the Ordr.s Concerning the English
Wheits & Measures to be only used, was made by the Court of Azzizes;
The Court do judge it more proper that the sd- Order should be renewed
by his h'onn' the Gover' Because the s*? Order doth not only Concerne this
Citty, but the Whole Province.
Uppon the f* W. May! did undertake to make a drauft of an Ordf
for Killing of Meet.
Uppon the 10"? Article. Itt is agreed uppon to meet at the Staate
house on every Moonday & fryday in the afternoone about four a Clock
to make a draught for a Charter to the use of this Citty.
Whereas by the former Orders of this Court bearing date 2 July
1667. Itt was enacted that towards the repairing and upholding of the
Great Bridge of this Citty, All Shipps Inwards from Europe should pay
according to their Burthens two stivers and a halfe pr tunn in Beavers,
and that all Marchandizes Shipt of from hence for Europe should pay as
followeth
for one hundred beavr.s or the Vallue thereof
in furr, Peltry or hides twenty stivr.s in Beavers
for a hhead of tobacco or Sugar two Stiv" in beav"
And for Campechio Braziletto or other dye Wood twelve stivers in
Beavers pr- tunne.
Now to the End the said Revenue might by duely Collected & paid to the
Use afores? The Worshipp1.1 Court have thought fitt to authorize & ap-
point and do hereby authorize & appoint, Ephraim Herrmans Clarke of
this Citty Office to be Collect of the s? Revenue; he rendring a due
ace' thereof to the Treasurer of this Citty uppon demand.
The Worshipp" Court did this day order that Ephraim herrmans *
* A son of Augustine Heermans and Janneke Verleth, born in 1652, he served several
years in the Secretary's office at New York and was appointed Clerk of the Court and Col-
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should be allowed and receive for Collecting of Bridge Monney as in the
Above Written order is Exprest, tenne p Cent, out of w0? he is to make
good the losse of monny he doth receive.
This day the W: Court ordered, that copy of Stoffel van Laer's a/c
should be furnished Mr Allard Antony; to the end that should he have
any thing to object to it, he may prove it on Next Court day.
The Court this day allowed to dom? Luyck, by way of gratuity for
Preaching before Domf Newenhuysen's* Arrival, the somme of four hun-
dred gildr.s seaw" Vallue and ordered the Secret?' to make paym' thereof.
Att a Mayors Court held in New Yorke March y? 19th 16^ J. Present
Capt" Matthias Nicolls, Mayf; Mr Jn.° Laurence, Mr Tho. Lovelace, Mr
Corn Van Ruyven, Mr Johannes van Brugh, Mr- Isaacq Bedloo, Alderm";
Mr Allard Anthony, Sherif.
Thomas Walker, Pu v/s Thomas Badgard, Detf The P1* or his
Agent not appearing to prosecute his action, Itt was ordered that a Non
Suite should be entred against the P1' and he to pay Cost.
Henry Tayler, P? v/s Thomas Walker & Nathaniel Wright, defts.
The Court recommended the P1' & the def' Nathaniel Wright, to Com-
pose the differance betwixt themselves before Next Court day; or other-
wise then to be decided.
Ariaen van Laer, P" v/s Joost vander Linde, Def' The parties re-
maining both defaut, the Court Ordered that a Nonsuit should be entred
against the P"; and he to pay Cost.
Richard Morris, P11, as Atturny of Tho: Walker v/s Allard Anthony,
Def- Uppon the P".s desire, the Court suspended this Case till next
Court day.
Isaacq Bedloo, P1' v/s Dirck Smith, def? the P1.' desired a Suspence
wch is allowed.
lector of Revenues at New Castle, Del., Septbr., 23, 1676. He m. Elizabeth, da. of Lucas
Rodenbough, late Dutch Lieut. Govr. of Curacao, Septbr., 1679, and after living with her
for 9 years he abandoned his wife and family to join the Labadists. He soon repented of
his folly, returned home, became insane, and died cursed by his father for having asso-
ciated with those religious'visionaries.
* Rev. Wilhelmus Nieuwenhuysen was Minister of the Ref. Ch. in N. Y. from 1672
to 1682, when he died.
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Nicolaes Bayard, P!t, Vendu M^ v/s Roelof Jans, def? The P" de-
siered a Suspence till Next Court which is allowed by the Court.
Henry Taylor, pltf. v/s Thomas Butler & Thomas Walker, defts.
Suspended.
John Cooley, pltf. v/s Enick Boulter, deft. Suspended.
Thomas Wandel, pltf. v/s J"° Gerardy & Jacob Varrevanger, defts.
Suspended.
Mr Cornelis Steenwyck, P1.' v/s Mr Jacques Cousseau & the Attur-
neys of Poulus Leenders van de Grift, Defts. The P" declares that the
Defts bound themselves by their Obligation bearing date the 24^ of Octob.
1670. to pay this P1' for the ace* of Thomas Wandel (if the s? Wandel did
not pay it himself within the space of three Months after the s? date:) the
summe of One hundred and Sixty four gild" tenne Stivers in beav" for
wc.h summe the P1' Craves Judgem' against the def? with Cost of Suit.
Uppon hearing of the debates of both prties and Examining of the s? Ob-
ligation; The Court Ordered that Judgem1 Should be entred against the
Defts for the payment of the s? debt according to their Obligat" but no
execution to be issued out untill further order; to the end the def1.5 (:if
they see Cause:) can have their remedie by their Course of Law against
the s? Wandel.
Uppon the Petition of Anthony Glenn and the recommending of his
honn' the Govern^ the Court admitted the s? Anthony Glen to be one of
the Porters of this Citty for Corns Planckx & Salt in the stead of Jno
Bugby, who is now of late absented himself e from the s? Employment; he
the s? Anthony Glen behaving himselfe honestly and Civilly in the s?
Employment.
Uppon Capt" Morris desire, the Court suspended the delivering up
of Peter Jacobs bond for being Herry Lyon's security till next Court day.
The Court do desire Alderm" Lawrence & Alderm? Van Ruyven to
heare and Examin into the differance betwixt Mf Allard Anthony &
Stofel van Laer, and to decide the s? differance if they can, or otherwise
to returne their report to this Court.
The Widdow of Jacob van Couwenhoven deceased desiring that in
Lieu of the Lott wc.h the late Gov? Peter Stuyvesant had given to hur s?
husband behind his house in the dirty Lane or Slycksteegh, the Court
would be pleased to graunt hur a Lott elsewhere within this Citty. Where-
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uppon the Court replyed that it doth not appeare to this Court that the
S? Lott was a Lawful graunt to the Petit11" husband ; Neverthelesse the
Court being willing to let hur have some Concideration for itt, do leave
it to the Petit' for to make an enquiry whether there be any lott undis-
posed of within this Citty, which can be no prejudice to the Towne or
the fort; and uppon discovery to give Notice thereof to this Court.
Uppon the Complaint of Robbert Garret Mast' Mate, William Palmer
Carpenter and John Rymoor, Marynor, against their Mastr Capt" Clay-
borne Hazelwood, Commander of the Shipp called the Justice of London;
The Worshipp1.1 Mayor haveing appointed an Arbitration to endeav' a
Composure of the differance betwixt them which Arbitrators this day
brought in their report, and awarded that it should be at the Liberty of
the Mate to leave the Shipp, and he to have his Cloathes & other things
belonging to him, as alsoo his pay according to agreement to the Utmost;
But as for the Carpenter & Seaman, they still to Continue on board and
follow their employment as they ought to doe, and that the Master do not
only finde them with sufficient allowance of meat drinck & such like
Necessaries, and Alsoo to pay them their Wages (when due) but alsoo for
the future, that hee behave himselfe More Kindly towards them, and
restrayne his hands from Stryking as heretofore he hath done; Which
award being read in open Court, And the debates of the s? parties being
heard thereuppon ; The Court thought fitt to approeve of the s? Award,
and do Strictly order & Require the s? Parties to Observe the same ac-
cording to the true Intent thereof.
March the 25^ 1672 Execution Issued out.
Mary Dopsen is ordered to appear at the next Court day in regard to
Gabrie's Judgement.
Anno 16^-J. Ady 21. March. Read the petition of the Kerck-
meesters of the Reformed Church of this City representing in substance,
how necessary it is, that the roof of the Church in the Fort be renewed ;
requesting to this end the Courts assistance for this work by furnishing as
much money from the City's revenue, as is possible and interceding with
the h' Govern' that his Honor may be please likewise to contribute there-
unto from the public fund of the Province etz.
Which Petition being this day taken into consideration by the Wor-
shipp1! Court, their Worships, with the previous knowledge of the h*.
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Govern' provisionally allowed the petitioners from the City chest, the sum
of five hundred guilders sewant value.
New Yorke 5. April, 1672: The Court being Compleat, except only
M' May'
This Day Complaint being made to the Court by the Secret? Nicolaes
Bayard against Warnaer Wessels, that the s^ Wessels is a Conciderable
summe of Monny Indebted to the Towne as p' ace' produced in Court
appears; that the sd Wessels doth not only refuse to make paiment thereof,
but in Contempt of the Authority & in affront to the Magistrates did give
very filthy speeches, Whereof proefe being made in Court by the Testi-
monies of Sivert Olpherts and Jacob Teller; And the s^ Wessels being
heard thereuppon, utterly denyed what was alleadged ag5' him, But
promised to make paiment of soo much possible he Could; Whereuppon
the Court Ordered him to appeare at the Next Court day untill which
time the Court do suspend the determination hereof.
Att a May" Court held In New Yorck April the 30* 1672. Present
Capt" Matthias Nicolls, May'; M' Jno Laurence, M' Corn: Van Ruyven,
M' John van Brugh, M' Isaacq Bedloo, Alderm"
Thomas Williams, Pu v/s Thomas Tayler, defi The P1.' declares
that the def' is Indebted unto him as p' ace' the summe of eleven pound
fourteene Shillgs & Nine pence, for wc.h the P1' Craves Judgem1 agst the
de£, With Cost of Suit. The de£ Ownes the debt, but saith that the P1.1
promised him a barrel of Rom in the Bargaine of a horse. Uppon hear-
ing of the debates of both parties the Worshipp" Court did decree &
order that Judgement should be entred against the deft, that the deft,
should satisfy s* debt, deducting only for the sd- Caske of Rom the summe
of fourty Shillings wc? by the P1' is allowed, and the def' to pay Cost.
Whereas Cornelis Van Borsum off this Citty hath made Request unto
me, That ffor an Enlargem' to his Lott & some of his Neighbours a Small
Slip off ground on the backe side of his house over against the fforte may
be graunted unto them in the Beginning to be about teene or twelve ffoot
& to run ffrom the Corner off his Oold ffence a Long West Ward to Make
the ffences behinde even till itt Comes to Nothing; Forasmuch as I am
given to Understand itt will no way be prejudiciall to the fforte or Citty I
doe recommend it to the Court off Mayo' & Aldermen that the Request
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be granted and some persons by them appointed off good Judges and In-
tegrity are to view and Lay out the same & Likewyse to adgudge and
agree ffor such reasonable Satisffaction as the Vallue off the si ground
may Amount unto. Given under My hand at Fort James in New Yorck
this 29th1 day off Aprill 1672.
Signed Francis Lovelace.
In persuance off the above written order off his honn' the Govern'
The Court do Nominate and Appoint Alderman John Lawrence M' Oloffe
Stevense Cortlant and ffredrick Philips to adjudge and agree wl.h the Prsons
Concerned ffor the vallue of the Ground within Mentioned and to
Returne an ace? there off to this Court.
Richard Morris, Atturny of Tho? Walker, P1.4 v/s Allard Anthony,
def4 Itt is Ordered that the P1.4 shall prosecute this Action at the next
Court day, or otherwise to be Nonsuited.
Isaacq Bedloo, pltf. v/s Dirck Smit, deft. Suspended.
Henry Taylor, pltf. v/s Thomas Butler & Thomas Walker, defts.
Suspended till next Court day & then to be decided, whereof both parties
are to have notice.
Otto Gerrits, P1.4 v/s Joseph Knott, def4 the def4 1. defaut.
Jn.° Cooley, P1.4 v/s Enick Boulter, def4 Suspended at the P".s re-
quest.
Thomas Wandel, P1.4 v/s Jacob Varrevanger & Jn.° Gerardy, def.'
both part? defaut & therefore Suspended till next Court day.
Henry Taylor, pltf. v/s Claude Vallot, deft. Agreed.
Gabriel Minvielle, pltf. v/s Jacques Cousseau, deft. Suspended at
the Pltf's request.
Richard Morris, pltf. v/s Claude Vallot, deft. Suspended.
Jacques Cousseau, pltf. v/s Gabriel Minvielle, deft. Suspended.
Glaude Lametre, pltf. v/s David Maree, deft. Agreed.
Pieter Nys, pltf. v/s Jn.° Rider, deft. Suspended.
Thimothy Gabrie, P1.4 v/s Mary Dobsen, def4 The def4 defaut. Itt
is Ordered that she shall be sumbned to appeare at the next Court day.
Nicholas Bayard, Vendu Mr, P14 v/s Roelof Jansen, def4 Suspended.
Uppon the Petition of Roger Purchaze, The Court Ordered that
henry hedger within the Space of one Month next ensuing shall Cause his
horses on Staten Island to be taken upp, and brought to this Towne to be
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apprized by two Indifferent persons for the satisfying of the Execution
obtained by the s^ Purchaze ag5' the s^ henry hedger.
1672 3^ July Execution Issued out.
Pieter Jacobs Marius & Capt. Morris nott appearing in Court to
pleade the Case Concerning the bond of Security for henry Lyon; the
Court ordered to Suspend the hearing thereof till Next Court.
Uppon the Petition of Richard Eliot Kooper, the Court allowed him
to be a free burger and Inhabitant of this Citty, he paying Scot & Lott as
others of the Inhabitants are bound to doe.
Sivert Olpherts Complaining that his Execution obtained ag5' Anna
Smits is not as Yet Satisfyed notwithstanding the Sherif hath bene desired
several times soo to doe; Whereuppon the Sherif promised to put the
s^ Jugem' of Sivert Olpherts in Imedeat execution without any further
delay, w^ by Court accordingly is Ordered.
On the complaint of the Sheriff against the underwritten persons,
that they still fail to pave their streets pursuant to the Placard and to
Construct their sheeting on the Strand, etz.
Gelyn Verplanck says, that Mr. Cortlant is obliged to pave before his
own house.
Burger Joris' widow promises to make her share of the street and
sheet piling.
Nicolaes Backer promises to pave his street as soon as any of his
Neighbours pave up to him.
Gelyn Verplanck and James Mattheus request to be excused levelling
their street until their cellars are completed, which they proposed shortly
to do.
John Rider and Tho Berryman are ordered to pave their portion of
the Winckel Straet {Market St.).
Sybout Claessen is willing to make his sheeting provided the Govern^
restore to him the stone, which he brought for that purpose to the place
and were loaned by him.
Sybrant Jans has left only one opening to enable him to fill in his
wall from the Strand and will close that as soon as his neighbours begin
to fill in.
Tryntie Clocq declares, she is unable to fill in her part of the wall:
Whereuppon the Court decrees that since her portion of the wall is so
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large and she being a widow is unable, that the Court shall consider how
and in what manner her share shall be best filled in.
The W: Court order all and every who as yet have failed to pave
their streets and sidewalk pursuant to the Placard, to compleat the same
without delay on the penalty expressed in the Placard, and hereby
authorize Sieurs Johannes de Peyster, Coenraet ten Eyck, Hendrick
Willemsen Baker and Lourens van der Spiegel to attend, that the same
work be prosecuted and completed with all possible expedition, and said
gentlemen are in like manner requested to take into consideration, what
streets or ways require to be paved besides those designated in the fore-
going Placard: and finally to give their advice and opinion, how and in
what manner the wall in front of Tryntie Clocq and the adjoining lots
shall be filled in in the best and most advantageous manner.
Uppon the Complaint of Lodowyck Post, provoost Marishall of this
Citty severall prsons do Refuse to pay y? fine wherein they where con-
demned by y? Court Marishall bearing date y? 30* of Jann? Last past.
The WorshippV Court Ordered that y? Marishall Henry Nuton together
w'!1 the s? Provoost Marishall shall forthwith put y? Judgem* of yf s? Court
Marishall in Execution by Seizing uppon soo much of y? goods & Chattels
of the Persons wc? still do Refuse to pay their fines accord? to the tenn? of
the s? Judgem' & for soe Doing this Shall be unto them a sufficient
Warrant.
The Court haveing heard y? Excuse & supplication of Waernaer Wes-
sels, Concerning y? Seditious words spoken in affront & contempt to y^
Magestrates; y? Court for severall Reasons & Considerations have re-
mitted y? punishm' wc.h according to the merrit of this fact ought to be
Inflicted uppon him & do Condemne him only to pay to y? use of the
poore of this Citty a fine of twintie Gild" togeth' w* Cost.
May the 14* 1672. The Worshipp1.1 Court haveing Examined unto
y? Differance betweene Tho* Gibbs Complainant & Claybre hazelwood
Comand- of y? Shipp Called y? Justice Def? uppon Mature Concideracon
doe decree & Order that y? s? hazelwood shall pay y? Complain' y? wages
due to y? servant belonging to y* Complainants breth" in Barbados, de-
ducting only two months wages for the tyme wc!* y? Complainant hath
Employed y? s? servant to Albany wthout y? Courts Consent & approbation,
& by Reason y? s? hazelwood hath Atered his voyage for England y? Court
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do adjudge that yf s? Servant shall be cleared from yf shipp & Remaine
at yf s? M". Gibbs disposall, & yf Charges to be equally paid betwixt both
prties.
In Pursuance of an Order from yf Worshipp1.1 Mayors Court bearing
date yf 29* of Aprill, Aldermen John Lawrence Mr Olof Stevense &
Mr fredrick Philips have surveyd yf Slip of ground opposit to yf house of
Mr Corn? Steenwyck, abutting uppon yf Lott of Corn? van Borsim, & do
find yf ground laid out for Corn? van Borsim to Containe on the East
Side therteene English foot, & from thence uppon a West & by North-
line thirty Eight foot, and on the West Side Eight & a half Englis foot.
Item yf Slipp abuting uppon the Lott of Isaacq Greveraet on the
East Side Eight & halfe English foot & from thence uppon a West & by
NorthLine Eighteene & a halfe foot, and on yf Westside five & a halfe
Englis foot.
Item the slipp on yf backside of yf Lott of Jeremyas Janse, on yf
East side five and a halfe English foot, & from thence uppon a west & by
North Line seaventeene and & a halfe foot and on the west side three
and a quart English foot.
Item the Slipp of Ground on the backside of Hendrick Obes Lott,
on yf East side three & a quart foot, & soo uppon a west & by north line
till it Comes to Nothing.
Memorandum by Captf Lovelace Computation containes the Gen-
erall, west & by North line, in all 96 English foot.
Att a Mayors Court held in New Yorke June the n* A? 1672.
Present Captf Matthias Nicolls, Mayf; Mr J"° Laurence, M1. Cornells van
Ruyven, Mf Johannes Van Brugh, Mf Isaacq Bedloo, Alderm"; Mr
Allard Antony, Sherif.
John Cooley, P? v/s Enick Boulter, Detf The P1.' declares that the
Def? is Indebted unto him the summe of One hundred & two Gilders in
Corne Wampum Vallue and humbly Craves Judgem' with Cost. The
Def? Baile henry Nuton appearing in Court, Owned the debt and desired
some time in the def.s behalfe for the payment thereof. The Worshipp1.1
Court did decree and Order that Judgement should be entered against
the defi that the def' or his Bayle shall satisfy the s? debt together with
Cost of Suit.
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Richard Morris, Atturny of Thomas Walker, P1' v/s Allard Anthony,
Def' The P1' desired a suspence till next Court day by reason his
atturny is Sike, wc.h the Court allowed him.
Henry Taylor, pltf . v/s Tho : Butler & Tho Walker, defts. The parties
all Concerned not being present, it is Ordered that the hearing & deter-
mining of this Cause shall be Suspended till next Court day & No Longer.
Otto Gerrits, P1' v/s Joseph Knott, Def' The Court do authorize
any two of the Alderm" for to heare and Examin into the differance be-
twixt both parties, & the Secretary to Vieu the records what was done
therein, and to make a report to this Court.
Thomas Wandel, P1' v/s Jacob Varrevanger & John Gerardy, def's
The Court ordered that the P1.' should deliver into the Office a declara-
tion in wryting, within 8 dayes, and the def' to take out a Coppy thereof,
and to returne his Answer at the next Court day.
Gabriel Minvielle, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def' Itt is Ordered if
the Parties do not give sufficient reasons at the Next Court day, that this
Cause should remaine uppon the list, then to be Non Suited.
Jacques Cousseau, pltf. v/s Gabriel Minvielle, deft. Ordered ut
Supra.
Mary Balding, P1' v/s Benjn Johns, Def' In an Action of debt.
Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties, the Worshipp1.1 Court did
decree & order that the Def' should forthwith make Paym' of the remain-
der part of the debt Amounting to the summe of fl. 78. in goods at
Wampum price, together with Cost of suit.
Pieter Nys, P1.' v/s Jno Rider, def' It is ordered if the deft, doth
not satisfy the P1.' before Next Court day ; then Judgem' to be past
ags.' him.
Thimoty Gabrie, pltf. v/s Mary dobsen, deft. Suspended till next
Court day and then to be decided.
Tomas Francen, P1.' v/s James Pittrie, def' both default. The
Court ordered that a Nonsuit should be entred ags.' the P1.' for non
appearance and the P1.' to pay Cost.
Jno Sharp, P1.' v/s Sam" Wheeler, De£ The Court Ordered the
Def' or his Bayle to take out a Coppy of the P1'5 declaration; and to
answer it at the Next Court day.
Alexander Watts, P1' v/s Jn.° thomson Smith, def' both default.
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The Court ordered that a Nonsuit should be entred against the P1' for
non appearance to prosecute, and the P1' to pay Cost.
Clayborne Hazelwood, P" v/s Thomas Gibbs, def' Ordered the
def' to take out a Coppy of the P".s declarat" and to returne his answer at
the next Court day.
Philip Jons, P" v/s Fredrick Arents, def' the def? defaut. Ordered
the def' to appeare at the Next Court day, and then to be decreed.
Edward Smith, P1' v/s Lourens Coolvelt, def' both default. The
Court Ordered that a Nonsuit should be entred ags' the P1' for Non
Appearance to Prosecute, and the P1.' to pay Cost.
M' John Laurence, P1' v/s John Smedes, def' In an Action of debt
to the Summe of fl. 60. Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties,
and the def'.5 Confessing the debt, The Court did decree and order that
Judgement should be entred against the Def' for the paiement of the said
debt amounting to the summe of fl. 60. seawant, together with Cost of
Suit.
Uppon the Petitions of the Undernamed persons, desiring to be
admitted as free Burgers & Inhabitants of this Citty, the Court graunted
their request, viz'
Daniel Sutton Cooper,
Cornells Wynhart of Dellowar,
William Hawkins.
Uppon the Compl' of Jonas Bartels Wheigh-Master, that several of
the Wheights belonging to the Wheighouse are Worne out and will not
containe their full Wheight, desiring that some persons might be ap-
pointed by the Court for to be Censurers of the sd. Wheights and to bring
them to the exact Weight of the Standard; Which request being taken
into Concideration the Worshipp" Court do hereby Nominate & appoint
Juriaen Blanck and Albert Bosch Cutler, to be Censurers not only of the
Wheights belonging to the Wheighouse, but alsoo to all the Wheights
belonging to any of the Merchants and Inhabitants of this Citty.
Nota, the Order for the Wheights of the Inhabitants is recalled.
From the nomination of the Overseers of the Fences and Highways
as well on this as on the other side of the Fresh Water, the W: Court
elected as Overseers for the ensuing year.
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Jan Cornelissen d'Ryck, Old Overseer;
Servyn Lourens,
Jacob Leendersen,
Gerrit Hendricx.
Two of whom shall continue the next year and two new be elected in the
places of those retiring.
Uppon Rodger Purchaze Comp1.' ag3.4 Herry hedger of not Complying
with the Order of this Court bearing date the 30th of April last past The
Court ordered that Execution should be issued out thereuppon.
Henry Taylor, P" v/s Andries Andriesen, def' The Court do re-
ferre the hearing of this Cause to any two of the Aldermen.
M' Johannes de Peyster M' Coeuraet ten Eyck M' Hendrick
Willems, Baker & M' Lourens van der Spiegel this day makeing their
Report uppon the last Order of this Court for the Paveing of the Streetes,
as more at Large by their report in wryting may appeare; Which said
report being read in Court the Court did wel approeve of and ordered
thereuppon that the Street called the Slyck Steegh * or Dirty lane, from
the house of Adrian Vincent to the house of Hendrick van Doesburgh,
and from the smal house of David Jochems to the Lott of Jacob van
Couwenhoven deceased, should be Paved with Stones before the latter
end of September Next ensuing, uppon the Penalty.
Item the Street Called the Prince Street f from the houses & Lotts
of M' Mayor & Jochem Beeckman, to the houses & lotts of M' Bedloo &
the Widdow of Reyer Stoffels within the time & uppon the same Penalty
as aforesaid.
Item a Strooke or foot path to be paved before the front of the
* Slyck Steegh, the dirty or miry alley, was that part of the present South William
Str., East of Broad as far as Mill Lane or Street, a passage now closed, but formerly run-
ning from Broad Str., East betw. Beaver and South William to near William and then
turning with an angle into South William. Vincent's lot was on the N. E. corner of
Broad Str. and the Slyck Steegh, the S. E. corner being the Couwenhoven lot. David
Jochems' lot was on the South side of the Steegh, extending to Stone Str. and van Does-
burg's on the North side, about opposite to where Mill Lane came into South William
Str., to which the Steegh extended at this time. This was the extent of the proposed
improvement. — B. F.
f That part of Beaver, now betw. Broad and William Str.
376 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1672
houses, from the house of M' Bedloo at the Waterside to the house of
Cornells van Borsum, and from thence to the house of M' Steenwyk.*
Item from the house of Dom' Niewenhuysen to the State house.
Concerning the proposall of filling up the Gapp before Tryntie
Clocqs, the Court do Consent that she may, make use of the ground lying
next to hur lott, and will take it into Consideration to be aiding and
assisting unto hur, in the filling up of hur proportion.
Johannes van Couwenhoven, P1' v/s Cornelis van Borsum, Def The
Court do referre the parties to the Arbitration of Jacob Lessler &
Michiel Henel.
Thomas Lammerts, P1.' v/s Hartman Wessels, Deff The Court do
referre the Parties to the Arbitration of Jacob Lesseler & Adolph Pieters.
Whereas Severall persons do dayly sue their parties but at y* time of
a hearing do not appeare neither in person or by their Atturny to prose-
cute, It is therefore Ordered by this Worshipp1.1 Court that if ye- P1' from
hence forth do noth appeare to prosecute his Action at the first Court day
after hee Entred his Action that such Pu.s shall be NonSuited and pay Cost.
On the petition of Mr. Johannis dePeyster in substance setting forth
that the estate of the late Pietertie Jans owes him a considerable sum and
whereas the curators of the sd- estate, namely Lodowyck Post and Johannis
de Wit dec? have rendered no a/c and reliqua as yet of their administra-
tion, therefore he the petitioner requests that they may be so ordered.
The W: Court find the petitioner's request to be just, and therefore the
curators of the s? estate or their successors are ordered to deliver in an
a/c and reliqua of their administration on the next Court day.
Nicolaes Bayard, Vendu Mr, P1.' v/s Roelof Jansen, Butcher, def.1
The P1' Declares that the Def? is Indebted unto him for a house and Lot
of ground bought in Outcry the Sumu! of fl. whereof the two first
payments are Long Expired as also for goods Likewise bought in Outcry
y* Summe of fl. amounting in all y": Summe of fl. 2060: 16 w0!1 said
debt y* P1' hath Severall times demanded but Could never Received it to
this day wherefore the P1' desires Judgem' against the def' for ye- payment
of ye. sd. debt with Cost. The def' Not appearing in three Severall Court
dayes to answer the P'-s demands The Worshipp1.1 Court thereuppon
ordered that Judgem' should be Entred against y* def' that y* def' shall
* On Pearl betw. Broad and Whitehall Streets.
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forthwith make paymf of yf sd. debt or otherwise that yf house shall be
put to a New Sale at next Outcry w0!1 shall be held w^in this Citty towards
the paymf of yf s^ debt and what yf s'? house shall Jeild Lesse he the deft,
to make good the Losse thereof according to the tennf of yf Conditions
of sale & the deff to pay Cost.
[In the margin.] According to yf tenn' of yf Conditions of Sale & if
yf remaindf part of yf debt be not satisfied w'.hin yf space of Eight dayes
then Execution to be Issued out ag? yf deff for yf same together with
Cost of Suite.
To His Honnf the Gouvernf
Humbly sd
The Constable of this Citty hat Made Complaint to this Court against
Corporal hamor for threatening & abusing yf s? Constable in yf Executing
of his office wc? hamor being a Corporal under yf honn" Guarrison we
thought fit to prevent this to yf honnf and withall for wc.h affront this
Court should have dismist yf s? hamer from his place as being porter of
this Citty but he being a Corporal under yf honnr's Guarrison this Court
thought fitt to present it to your Honnf; and withall requesting that your
honnf will be pleased that the Officers of this Court for yf future may not
be abused by any of yf honnr.s Guarrison so wishing Yf Honnf healt &
happiness wee Remaine &tc.
Whereas his honni the Gouvernf hath severall times Recomended
to this Court the Makeing up of yf Mote or Graft of this Citty The Wor-
shipp1.1 Court have therefore thought fit and do hereby Strictly Order that
yf s? Mate or graft schall be made up by yf Owners of yf houses or Lotts
that do [live] about uppon yf s? mote or otherwise by yf tennants of
yf houses for yf Owners accounts in manner & forme following, vizf
Imprimus from yf Waterside upwards to the bridge over against
yf Stone Streete * to be Repaired and made up in yf same breath & forme
as heretofore it was made.
And from thence upward to yf Corner of yf Lott of Jochem Beeck-
man to be made & finished in yf same forme & manner as Mf Johannis de
Peyster hat already begunn to be made & finished the s? owners of
* The Stone Str. here referred to was that part which runs East of Broad. A bridge
crossed the Gracht or Canal to Brewers Str. or Stone Str., West of Broad. Jochem
Beekman had his lot on the S. E. Corner of Broad and Beaver.
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yf houses & Lotts or yf Tennants for y? Owners accounts w0!1 in yf space
of two months next Ensuing yf date hereof.
Item from yf s? Corner of Jochem Beeckman upwards to yf Corner
of y? Lane by M' Jacob Kip* in yf same forme & manner as before it is
Exprest to be made & finished wthin the space of Three Months next
Ensuing the date thereof uppon Penalty of to be forfeited & payd
by all those that shall be found defective in the finishing of their severall
proportions of yf s? Mote.
June the 201!1 1672. The Dep^ Mayor Mf Jn.° Lawrence together
w* yf Aldermen Mf Corn Van Ruyven & Mf Johannis van Brugh in pur-
suance of yf last Order of Court this day haveing heard the Differance
betwixt Doctf Henry Taylor P" against Andries Andriese Deff do find
uppon Examininge of yf Witnesses that there was an agreemf made
betwixt them: Whereuppon yf P1' Demanded for yf six weekes Damage
jQ 6 : The Def proeved by the Sailmaker that yf Sail hath bene Reddy
but 3 weekes. The Alderm" Ordered that yf def' from henceforth should
be Cleared from yf P1'5 Scow and do Referre it till next Court day what
dammage shall be Allowed to the P"
Att a Mayr.s Court held In New Yorke July the 2? A°. 1672. Present
Capt" Matthias Nicolls, May!"; Mf John Laurence, Mf Tho: Lovelace,
Mf Cornells van Ruyven, Mf John Laurence, f Mf Isaacq Bedloo,
Aldermf; Mf Allard Anthony, Sherif.
Richard Morris, Atturny of Tho : Walker, P1.' v/s Mf Allard Anthony,
deff The P1.' declares that the deff in his quality as Sherif, suffered one
Richard Rippley uppon whom this P1' had Obtained a Legal Execution,
to depart this place without satisfying the s? Execution; and therefore
desires Satisfaction from this deff for the s? Execution. The deff answers
that he lett the s? Rippley out, at the request of Capt. De Laval who en-
gaged to Satisfy the Execution and with Consent of the s? Walker;
Whilst the Worshipp" Mayf likewise affirmes that it was past in his
presence. The Court do find that the Sherif sett the s? Rippley at liberty
* This lane is now Exchange Place and this order shows, that the Gracht or Canal
extended then up Broad Str. as far as this point.
f I presume this name ought to be "Van Brugh," but it is in the Original Record as
here copied. — Tr.
1672] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 379
by the s? Walker's Consent, and therefore do discharge the def' from the
same; and do authorize Alderm? Jn.° Lawrence & Isaacq Bedloo to speake /
to Capt" de Laval, and Enquire how the s? Execution was Satisfied, and
to make a report thereof to this Court.
Henry Taylor, P? v/s Thomas Butler & Thomas Walker, def'.s The
P1.' declares that Thomas Walker is Indebted unto him £\2. for w* he
attached Tho: Butler a servant to the s? Walker who now being run away,
demands the debt of the s? Butlers security Mr Tho: Louelace; w'!1 Cost.
The s? M! Lovelace answers that the s? Thomas Butler before the P1?
arrest, was Condemned by the Court at Staten Island, for stealing of Pipe
Staves, to serve for his s? misdemeanor Six months service, and uppon
that is run away. The Court Ordered that in Case the s? Butler was
Condemned at Staten Island as aforesaid, before the Pu.s arrest was made
here, then the s? arrest to be void, otherwise to continue in itts full force
and Vertue.
Otto Gerrits, P1' v/s Joseph Knott, def' The Court ordered before
the P" shall proceed in Pleading, that he shall give in security to prose-
cute & pay Cost if he be Cast; wc.h being done the Action to be tryed by
a Jury att the next Court day.
Thomas Wandel, P" v/s Jacob Varrevanger, Executf of the Estate
of Mary Polet, def' Itt is ordered that Enquire shall be made unto
whom Philip Gerardy, first husband of the s? Mary Polet, hath made his
Estate and how he by Will & Testament disposed thereof.
Gabriel Minvielle, P1' v/s Jacques Cousseau, Def' Vppon the P1?
desire the Court Ordered that this Action should be suspended withall
for 3 Months or till intelligence Concerning this differance arrives here
from Europe & that the arrest on boath sides of the goodes of the P1' as
also of the Def should be Released.
Jacques Cousseau, P1' v/s Gabriel Minvielle, Def' Itt is Ordered as
Ut Supra.
Thimoty Gabrie, P1.' v/s Mary Dopsen, def? The P1.' humbly de-
sires Execution uppon the former Judgem' ags.' the def' he haveing now
procured sufficient proefe of the Lett' of Atturny in the former Judge-
ment. The Court haveing Examined the proefe do allow thereof, and do
Order the Def' to satisfy the s? Judgem' within the Space of Six Months,
the Court haveing prevailed soo much by the P1' to forbeare so long.
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A? 1673. 14 April Execution Issued out by Ord- of M!" Mayor Laur-
ence.
[Jno.] Sharp, P1.1 v/s Sam1.1 Wheeler, Def Suspended.
Clayborne hazehvood, P'.c v/s Thomas Gibbs, def' In an Action of
Debt. The Court do referre this Cause to the Arbitration of Capt.
Richard Morris, Capt. John Berry, Mf Gelyn Verplanck & M' Jacob
Milborn, for to examin the accounts of both parties and if possible to
Compose the differances betwixt them, and to make a returne thereof to
this Court.
Philip Johns, P" v/s ffredrick Arentsen, def' The P1.' declares that
he put a parcel of Black Walnut wood to this Def' for the Makeing of a
parcel of Chayres ; which Chayres being made the def sold them to
another person; Wherefore the P1' prayes for Judgem? ags.' the def' that
the Def' may make imediat delivery of the s? Chayres and pay a fine for
his presumtious Trespasse. The def' answered that the P1' would not
satisfy him for his worke according to agreement. Vppon hearing of the
debates of both parties, The Court did decree an order that the Defd'
should make delivery of the s1? Chaires made of the P".s wood, or some
other black wallnutt wooden Chaires to the P".s Satisfaction, and do Con-
demne the def for his Presumption in a fine of twenty Gildr.s & to pay
Cost.
1672. 24. July Execution Issued out.
Henry Taylor, P1.' v/s Andries Andriessen, Def' The Aldermen ap-
pointed to heare this Cause this day bringing in their report; The Court
did Wei approve of their transactions and did decree and Order that the
def' should pay to this P1' for damage susteined by the P1' in his Scow,
the summe of fl. 50. or 400 pc.s of good Waalnut firewood to be delivered
before the P''s house att or before the Month of Decemb' ensuing this
date and to pay Costs.
Johannes van Couwenhoven, P1.' v/s Cornelis van Borsum, def.'
Suspended.
Thos. Lammerts, P1' v/s Hartman Wessls, def' Agreed.
James Mattheus, P1.' v/s Adam Oncquelbach, def' A Coppy of the
Pu.s declaration and the presentment of the Sherif to be delivered to the
def' and the Def' for to Answer thereuppon at the next Court day.
Uppon the Presentment of the Sherif against Jacob, farmont for
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beating Breusing & evel entreating of the person of Mary Johnson; The
Court Ordered that the def' Jacob farmont should be Committed
to prison, until he had given sufficient security to answer the s? Com-
plaint.
Abram Willemsen, P1.' v/s John Sharp, def' The Court ordered
that the Cause should Come to hearing on fryday Next in the afternoone
at two o'Clocke, and the def- to take out a Coppy of the P1'3 Petition.
Jacob Kip and Antony de Milt curators of the estate of Jannetie
Jacobs dec? delivering in this day to Court their a/c of the administra-
tion of said estate and to whom in their opinion preference ought to be
allowed ; the W : Court after examination thereof approved the same and
the curators are authorized to allow those preferred to receive according
to their entered preference, and to divide the surplus concurrently among
the remaining creditors.
Jonas Bartelsen this day appearing in Court desiring that the last
order of Court Concerning the perfecting of the Wheights belonging to
the Wheighhouse might be put in due Execution ; whereuppon the Court
recommended the persons thereunto appointed to Witt Juriaen Blanck
and Albert Bosch, to Cause the s? necessary worke forthwith to be put in
Execution ; and what Charges and disbursements shall be made by them
towards the same, shall be restored them together with a reasonable
allowance for their Labour.
Jacob Kip and Assur Levy curators of the estate of Jan Copal re-
questing decision of the W Court regarding the points against Messrs.
Steenwyk, Hooghlant, Gabrie and Allard Anthony, the W: Court sus-
pend the decision until the return of M' Hooghlant from Albany.
Lodowyck Post and the curators of the estate of the late Pietertie
Jans are this day ordered to deliver into Court a pertinent a/c of their
administration.
Uppon the Motion of Jno Rider, Atturny of Capt. Philip Carteret,
desiring Judgement against Pieter Wolpherts or his Bayle for the debt he
the s? Carteret hath heretofore declared in Court; Itt is ordered that the
Bayle of Pieter Wolpherts shall have three months time allowed him to
see the s* Pieter Wolpherts forthcomming to answer the sd- Complaint or
Action of Capt. Carteret; and the Sherif is Required to give the sd. Baile
notice thereof.
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Att a Mayr.s Court held at New Yorcke this 3? day of July A° 1672.
The Court being Compleat.
Uppon a Letter from his Honn' the Govern' manifesting the necessity
of the fforts repairing, desiring the assistance of the Inhabitants towards
the perfecting of it as by his honnr.s Lett' bearing date the 2n.d of this In-
stant the Court ordered that several of the Cheif Inhabitants should be
Listed and desired to appeare in Court next morning.
July the 4* According to the abovewritten Order this day appear-
ing in Court several of the Chief Inhabitants, unto whom the Govern'?
Letter was Communicated, and withal recommended to make a Voluntary
Contribution, towards the repairing of the ffort; Which by them accord-
ingly is done, as appeares by their several bills, w^ Bills are delivered to
the Commission'5 appointed for the Collecting of the same.
Doct' Henry Taylor appearing in Court desired to have review of
the Action betwixt him and andries Andries, w* is allowed him.
Itt is Ordered that the Buckets & Other Instruments for fire belong-
ing to the Towne shall be brought to the State house within 14 dayes.
July the 9^ The Court being Compleat, received an Ord' from his
Honn' the Govern', together with a Declaration of Warre ags.1 the States
General of the United Provinces, dated at Whitehal the 4* of April 167^,
to declare & Publish Warre against the s1! States, according to the Tennf
of the s*? declaration ; Which this day accordingly is done from the State
house of this Citty.
Att a Speciall Court held at New Yorke the 13* of July A° 1672.
Present Capt" Matthias Nicolls, May'; M' Jno. Laurence, M' Tho Love-
lace, M' Cornelis Van Ruyven, M' Johannes van Brugh, Ald'men; M'
Allard Anthony, Sherif.
Lourens Gonsalis, P1.' v/s Matthyas de Haert, Def' The P1.' de-
clares that the Def' hath arrested this P" and his Vessel for a debt, for
wch this P1' hath made him tender of payment, but the Def- refused to
receive it, whereby the P1' saith to be damnified verry much ; and desires
reparation thereof. The def' answers that the P1' hath made tender of
payment w* never by this Def' was denyed to be received, but the P1' de-
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parted from hence only with a Tender, without performance. The Jury-
brought in their Verdict, and found for the def' that the P1' should make
payment of his debt, which he acknowledged in Court, and the Charges
to be paid equally betwixt them. The Court do approve of the s? Verdict,
and Ordered that Judgem' should be entered accordingly.
JURR-S
Rich? Morris, Tho. Gibs, Edw. Dyer, fran. Lovelace, Jno. Garland,
W? Merrit, Gelyn Verplanck, Herry Obe, Thimot Gabrie, James San-
derlin, Joh* depeyster, Jacob Leiseler.
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorke, the 23* of July, A° 1672.
Present Capt" Matthias Nicols, May"; M' John Laurence, M' Tho* Love-
lace, M' Cornells Van Ruyven, M' Johannes van Brugh ; M" Allard
Anthony, Sherrif.
Thomas Wandell, P1.' v/s Jacob Varrevanger, Execute of y* Estate of
Maria Poulet, deceased, Def' The Court ordered that the P" should
find out w'.hin the Space of Six weecks unto whome Philip Gerrardy first
husband to the si Maria Poulet hath made his Estate & how hee by Will
& Testament, disposed thereof.
James Mattheus, P1' v/s Adam Oncquelbagh, def' In an Action of
Assault and Batterie. Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties, the
Court doe take the deft? imprizonment for satisfaction of the said assault
and do Releasse the def' from his imprizom' provided he Confesse his
error before the MayF or his Deputy.
Dirck Smith, P1.' v/s William Cooke, Def' The Court ordered that
this Action should be Suspended untill Cap" d'Lavall's Coming home
from Albany.
Arent Evertse, P1.' v/s Dirck Smith, Def' The P1.' demands from
Def. as p1. account the sume of fl. 38: 12. for weigh monny. The Def'
answered he paid the P1' w'!1 a Note uppon M' William Beeckman.
Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties, the Court ordered that the
def' should pay to the P1' the said sume of fl. 38: 12 as also to pay for his
Trespas in giving this P'.' the Ly before this Court a fine of 6 gl. wam-
pum; and that MT. Beeckman should repay this Def' his said debt and the
def' to pay Cost.
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Hendrick Obe, P1' v/s Carsten Leurse, Curat' of Matheus d Vos,
deceased, deft. The P14 demands from this def4 as Curateur of the
Estate of the sd de Vos, as by his account the sume of fl. 158: 1. for
wc.h debt hee Craves w* Cost; The def4 Replyeth that the said Estate of
Matheus de Vos alreaddy is distributed to the Credit" of the said Estate.
The Worshipp1.1 Court ordered that in Case there be any debt owing to
the Estate of the said d'Vos then the def4 to pas a Note to the P14 for to
Recaive the Same.
Jan Hendricks Kyckuyt, P1' v/s Grietie Claes Dietloop's Wffy & hur
Mother cum socis, Def4 The P1.4 Complains to this Court that the def?
have taken apples out of his orchard. The def? disowne the same. The
Court Ordered that the P1' should agree w4.h the def? about the same or
otherwise to bring in his proofe at the next Court.
Alexander Watts, pltf. v/s John Thomson, deft. Suspended.
Hartman Wessels, pltf. v/s Nathaniel Britten, deft. Suspended.
Henry Taylor, pi4 v/s Andries Andriessen, def A Coppy of the
pltf? declaration to bee delivered to the def and the def4 to answer there-
uppon at the next Court day.
John Sharpe, pltf. v/s Samuel Wheeler, deft. Suspended.
Hans Kierstede, pltf. v/s Rich? Pewtinger, deft. Suspended.
Hartman Wessels, pltf. v/s Richard Moris, deft. Suspended.
Claybourne Hazelwood, P1.4 v/s Thomas Gibbs, def4 The Court do
desier the prsons appointed the last Court day to View & State the said
ace4 and to bring their Report thereof at the next Court day.
In the matter in question between Dirck Wesselsen, pltf. v/s Frederik
the cooper, deft., the W: Court nominated and elected Jan van Brestede
and Lourens van Spiegel, who are hereby requested to examine the ace*
between parties and make them up and if possible to reconcile parties or
otherwise to render a report on the next Court day.
Itt is ordered that Otto Gerrits should fulfill the Order of the last
Court before next Court in the Action of Joseph Knot or otherwise to be
Nonsuited.
Robbert Jackson Appearingh in Court produced a bill of Claes
Mellisse deceased bearing date the 284!1 of Sept4!' 167 1 to the sume of 375
ell of Osenbrigs being for twoo Mares and one Oxe to be paid 25. of
Septembr followingh, desieringh prferrance for the same. Itt is ordered
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that a Coppy of the Bill should be Left in the hands of the Secretary
Bayard.
Johannes De Pyster produced in Court his account against the estate
of Pietertie Jans deceased, by wich hee demanded the sume of fi. 182. 7.
desieringh that he might bee preferred for the s? debt. The Court ap-
pointed M! Cornelis van Ruyven & Mr Allard Anthony for to View &
Examin the Account of the Curateurs of the Estate of the said Pietertie
Jans and to give their advice at the Next Court whoo should be preferred
out of the s? Estate.
Whereas his honnf the Govern? did Recomend to this Court that in
Regard of the prsent and Extraordinary necessity of the Reparac'on
the fforth in this Citty, wich is the Chief place of defence w'Mn this Gov-
ernm' a Voluntary Contribution had not only been proposed to the several
Ridings uppon Long Island, but a Compliance theerw* had ben agreed
uppon & divers good Summs given towards the same, as by their severall
Subscriptions doth apeare, Wich Example having been Likewise followed,
by this Citty in generall verry francly, & noe place exemted W^in the Ju-
risdiction thereof; Itt is therefore Ordered by this Court that Notice bee
given to the Inhabitants of haerlem, that as Members of the same boddy
they summon their inhabitants together & take an account of their Volun-
tarie Subscriptions towardes this Gennerall worke, and that they returne
the same as soon as conveniently may bee to myselfe or some other of the
Alderm? of this Citty; Given under my hand at the State house in New
Yorke.
(Signed) Mathias Nicolls, May.'
To the Magistrates & Officers at New haerlem.
New Yorke Septembf i7'.h A? 1672. Uppon Hearing off the differance
betweene M' Isacq Melyn and his mate henry Rodgers The Worp" Mayer
did ffind and Order that the s? Mr Melyn shall pay unto his said mate
wages at the Rate of three pound p5 month untill the first day of Septem^r
the s? Melyn making appeare by his booke hee enterred him soo; or
otherwise to pay three pound & tenn Shilling pf Month deducting for the
Indigo three Shill?3 pf lb. & for y? Coate fourthy fyve gilders: But Con-
cerning y? s? Rodgers pftence of seven day days wc.h Capt. Wever & fyve
Shillings about Klearing of y? ship at Neevis is not allouwed of.
VOL. VI — 25
386 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1672
Att a Mayors Court held at New Yorke the i74.h day of Septembf
Annoq? 1672. Pfsent Capt. Mathias Nicols, Mayor; Mf Thomas Love-
lace, Mr Cornells Van Ruyven, M*. Johannes van Brugh, Mf Isaacq
Bedloo, Aldrmen ; MF Allard Anthony, Sherif .
Nathaniell Denton & John Everik P? v/s Enogh Boulter, Def4 The
Pl4s declare that the def4 is Indebted unto them the sume of fi. 60. Wam-
pum for one Case off pistols and jQi\ 10: 01 as pf Account ffor wc? they
Crave Judgement with Cost. The def4 Remaining defaut, The Worp1!
Court did decree & order that Judgement should bee enterred ag5.4 the
def4 and do Condemne the Attached goods in the hands of the Sherif,
towards the Satisfying of the s? debts together with Cost.
Abell Hardenbrock, P1.4 v/s Stoffel van Laer, and Katharina his
Wyffe, Defts. The P1.4 declares that the defts Wyffe hath borrouwed a
pendant of Pearle of his Wyffe and hath broken the s? pendant and hath
taken a pearle thereof ; etz. The defts Wyffe Replyed that the s?
Pearle did belonge to hurselfe. The Court Ordered the def4 to Cause the
s? broken pendant to be made upp w* the Pearle & to deliver the same
unto M' Mayor.
Thomas Wandell, pltf. v/s Jacob Varrevanger, ExecutT of Maria
Polet, dec?, deft; Suspended till next Court.
ffrancis Lee, P1.4 v/s John Pietersen, def4 Suspended. Andries
Andriessen declares that hee came w4-h the def4 ffrom the gate to harmen
Smemans and that the def4 there was Assaulted by the P14 and the def4 in
defence of himselfe wounded him.
Dirck Smith, pltf. v/s William Kooke, deft. Suspended.
Augustine Herman, P1.4 v/s Huygh Barensen, def4 Itt is Ordred
that the Attachment wich the P14 has Laid uppon the def4* Korne horses
and Waggon Shall Stand good & Remaine in force.
Poulus Richards, pltf. v/s Pieter Jansen, deft. Suspended.
Henry Taylor, pltf. v/s Andries Andries, deft. Suspended.
Henry Taylor, P" v/s Eghbert Mynders" def4 In an Action of debt
to yf sume of fl. 114. The Court do Referre this Case unto M^ Jacob
Varrevanger ffor to Exammin the Pl4s account; and if possible to Compose
the differance betweene both parties or otherwise to bring in his Report
thereof at the next Court day.
Otto Gerritr, P14 v/s Joseph Knot, 'def4 The P1.4 not fulfilling the
1672] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 387
Order of the Last Court; The Worp" Court orderred that a Non-Suite
should be enterred ag5.' the P1'
James Mattheus, P1' v/s Hendrick Arentsen Spanyard, Def? The
Court appointed M' Gelyn Verplanck and M' Peter Jacobse ffor to View
& Exammin The P1? account and to bring their report Concerning the
same, at the Next Court day.
John Sharpe, P1' v/s Samuell Wheeler, Def? A Jury to be Empan-
nelled against the next Court day.
Claybourne Hazelwood, P1.' v/s Thomas Gibbs, def' The Court
have in Stead of Capt Moris whoo is of Late deceased appointed Mr
Christoph' Hoogland to be one of the prsons to view & state the accounts
betweene the parties.
Margriett Backers, P'.' v/s Rynier Vander Coele, DeH The P1* not
appearing in Court to plead hur Cause the Court ordered that a Nonsuit
should be entered against the P"
The Executors of Capt. Moris, P1' v/s Humphrey Davenpoort, def.
Suspended.
Philip Cartret, pltf. v/s Humphry Davenpoort, deft. Suspended.
Thomas Wandell, pltf. v/s Mary Hofmyers, deft. Suspended.
William Palmer, pltf. v/s Rich? Eliot, deft. Suspended.
Jacob Leisler this day appearing in Court desired that it might be
entred in the records that Niclis davis is Indebted unto him as p* Obliga-
tion appeares dated 24^ Octob' 1671: the quantity of 810 lb.s tobacco.
Item more as Atturny of Samuel Schrimton as p' Ace' £37: 18: 1. Sterlg.
w0!1 by Order of Court is entred.
Uppon the Petition of the Widdow of Jacob van Couwenhoven, de-
sireing some satisfaction for the Erve or Lott of ground w* was given hur
Late husband by the late duch Govern' Stuyvesant, for w0?1 Lot the
Worship" Court heretofore have promised to give hur a peece of ground
elsewhere. The Court do Allow to the s? Widdow in Lieu of the sd Lott,
the summe of two hundred gilders, and do order the Secretary N. Bayard
to passe a bill to the paghters towards the paiment thereof.
Uppon the Compl' of Charles floid, Overseer of the Karmen ags.'
Thomas francen, Itt is this day Ordered, that if the sd Thomas Francel
will not obey the sd Overseers Civil Commands, that he shall not be
suffered to be a Carman any Longer, in this Towne.
388 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1672
Whereas the highway * on the Waterside betwixt the State House &
Tryntie Clocx is soo washed away that the passengers are in danger of
some Mischiefe, & therefore necessary that the sd. highway bee forthwith
repaired and made Levell but it being too much for to bee effected before
Winter Itt is therefore Ordered by the Court that y* owners of the s?
houses abutting uppon the sd. highway or the tennants for the owners ac-
counts shall cause a foottpath of six ffoote in breadth to bee made each
before their houses & Lotts within the space of fouere Weekes after due
warning hereof bee given unto them & for the filling upp of the Rest the
Court shall take some course that the owners shall bee assisted by the
Towne.
Jan van Gelder, pavior, complaining, that Geertie Stoffels refuses to
pay him, what he earned in making the street before her lot in Prince
Street, amounting according to a/c to the sum of fl. 72: 9., demands
judgment against her since he made the s*? street by order of the Mayor.
The W: Court do therefore order s*? Geertie Stoffels to pay forthwith sd.
Jan van Gelder the aforesaid fl. 72. 9. with cost, on pain of execution.
Nicolaes Davis deceased, is Indebted unto the following persons as
appeares by their Ace1? delivered unto the Office, wc.h is entred here by
the Courts Order.
Jacob Leiseler as appeares on the Bakside.
Jan Otte van Tuyl fl. 80. hollands Monny.
Mette Wessels fl. 144. Seawant.
Hendrick Jansen Baker fl. 232. Seawant.
Jacob Kay fl. 136. Seawant.
Willem Beeckman fl. 230. SeawJ
Wessel Wesselsen fl. 153. 8. Seawant.
Balthazar Bayard fl. 184. Seawant.
Nicolaes Bayard 2 Bevers & fl. 414:17. in seawant uppon w°? he left
in his hands a bill of Claes Mellis, and the bills of Exchange of Captn.
Morris, wc.h last bills are delivered to his Sonn Sam" Davis
Augustine Herrmans ^9.
Poulus Richard as p' a/c. fl. 40. wampum.
William Derval.
Balthazar de Haarts Curat" fl. 747: 19. Wampum. ... .„ .. ,
* Or Pearl Str. betw. Coenties Alley and William Str.
1672] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 389
Goert Olphertsen fl. 33. wampum.
Pieter Jansen acknowledgeth to be Indebted unto the sd. davis as
pT Acd fl. 1238.5. Seaw?
Charles floid fl. 141.
Gabriell Minvielle . . . about fl. 2200. Wampum.
Mde Myers In bevers fl. 66.
in tobacco fl. 45. 15
And in Wampum 53.
ffrederick Philips in tobac? 5073 lbs. in Silver ^42. n And in Wam-
pum fl. 3105: 19.
Wander Wessels hatter by Obligation 10 shillg.s silver.
Att a Mayors Court held att New Yorke, the 8* day off Octob' 1672.
Present Capt" Mathias Nicolls, Mayor; M' John Lawrence, Mr Thomas
Lovelace, M' Cornells van Ruyven, M' Johannes van Brugh, Aldermen;
M' Allard Anthony, Sherriff.
Abell Hardenbroeck, P1.' v/s Stoffel van Laer & Catharina his Wyffe,
defts. Uppon hearing off the debates of both parties and the def? Con-
fession of having Nothing to say to the P"? daughter. The Worship1'
Court did decree and Order that the pendant w* the Pearle in question
should be restored to the P1' and doo Charge the parties not to make any
more disturbance conserning the same, and the def's to pay Cost of Suit.
Margriet Backers, P1' v/s Rynier vander Coele, detf The Court doo
appoint M' Johannes De Pyster and Mf ffrancois Rombouts ffor to view
& examin the papers, and heare the debats & Allegations of both parties,
and iff possible to Compose the differance betweene them or otherwise to
bring their Report concerning the same at the next Court day.
Thomas Wandell, P1.' v/s Jacob Varrevanger, Executf off Maria
Poulet dec?, detf The P1' not fulfilling the former Order of Court bear-
ing date 23l.h of July Last past, in bringing proofe unto whome Philip
Gerrardy first husband of Maria Poulet made his Will: It is ordered that
a Nonsuit should bee enterred against the P1' & hee to pay Cost.
Thomas Wandell, P1' v/s Mary Hofmeyers, def' In an Action of
debt ffor housrent. Uppon hearing of the debates of both parties the
Court Ordered that the def? Should pay unto the P1' housrent ffrom the
tyme shee was parted ffrom hur husband by an Order of Court.
39° Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1672
Nathaniell Britten, P1' v/s ffrancis Doughty, def? The p? declares
that the Def? is Indebted unto him since y? Yeare 1665 the quantity of
1900 lbs of Tobbacco, for a Negro Woman, besides that hee is Damnifyed
thereby the sume of fl. 200. ffor wc? hee craves Judgem? against the
Def' W? Cost. The def' Confesset the debt, but saith hee assigned him
uppon Capt D'Lavall. Uppon hearing of the debates of both P'ties the
Worship1.1 Court did decree & order that Judgement should bee entered
against the def' ffor the paiment of the s? 1900. lbs Tob? But no Execu-
tion to bee issued untill ffurther Order from this Court; & that in the
Meanwhile Enquiery bee made in Capt D. Lavalls books whether the
Def' hath Assigned the P1' towards the paiement off the s? debt.
Hendrick Obe, P1.' v/s Thomas Wandell, Def? The P1.' declares that
in the yeare 1662 : this Deft, gave him an assignation uppon Mattheus
d'Vos to the sume of fl. 140. Wich said Assignment is not paid to this
P1.' Wherefore the P1' desieres this Court would bee pleased to order the
Def' to make paim? off the said sume of fl. 140. W? Cost. The def' Re-
plyed that Matheus D'Vos told him severall tymes that hee hath paid this
pit. the s? Assignm? The Court ordered the P1' to bring in better proofe
that the s? Assignm? is not paid to him by Matheus d'Vos.
Dirck Wessels, P1.' v/s Ffredrick the Cooper, def' In an Action of
debt. The persons apointed the Last Court day this day bringing in
their Award, the Court do Allow of the said Award en do Ord? the def' to
pay unto the P1.' the summe of Seventy Eight gilders & twoo Styvers
w* Cost of Suit.
Thomas De Laval, P1.' v/s ffrancis Doughty, Def' It is Ordered that
the Def' Shall take out a Coppy of the P1'5 declaration & to answer there-
uppon at the Next Court day.
Capt. Johannes Van Brug & Jacques Cousseau, P1? v/s Thomas
Wandell, Def' Ordered ut Supra.
ffrancis Leight, P1.' v/s John Pietersen, Def' Parties agreed.
Dirck Smith, P1.' v/s Willem Kooke, Def? Suspended.
Poulus Richard, P1.' v/s Pieter Jansen, def? The P1' not appearing in
Court to plead his Case itt is Ordered that a Nonsuit shall be enterred
against the P1'
John Sharp, P1.' v/s Samuell Wheeler, Def? It is Ordered that a Jury
shall be Empannell? to deside this Case at the next Court day.
1672] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 391
The Executors of Capt. Richard Moris, P" v/s Humphry Daven-
poort, Def' Suspended till further Ord"
Sara Hawkings, P1' v/s Juriaen Janse Cooper, Def' The Def' 1 defaut.
Sara Hawkings, P" v/s Benjamin Johns, Def' Def' 1 defaut.
Uppon the Complaint of Pieter Jacobse Marius & Claes Bording
against the Sherriff Mr Allard Anthony that hee the said Sherriff notwith-
standing y? severall orders made by the Worshipp" Court to Cause the
Judgement by the said Pieter Jacobsen & Claes Bording obtained against
Andrew Messenger to bee put in Execution, doth still prolixe, the s? Exe-
cution, and thereby detaynes the Complaynants ffrom theire Just due.
Itt is this day ordered that the marishall Henry Newton shall forth-
with Cause the s? Judgement by the Complaynants obtayned against the
s? Andrew Messenger to bee put in Execution, by seising uppon so much
of the goodes and Chatles of the said Sherrif as will satisfy the sd Judge-
ment, together with the incidentall Charges allowed by the Lawes of this
government and for so doing this shall bee to the s? Marishall a sufficiant
Warrant and discharge.
Jan Hendrickse van Bommell Jacob Theunisse Kay & Jacques Cous-
seau, Execut" of the Estate of Balthazf de Haert deceased this day
appearing in Court, declared, that they had ffinished the ballance of the
s? Estate, and desiered that the Court would bee pleased to nominate and
Appoint some able persons for to audite view and Examin the same;
Whereuppon the Worsh1.1 Court have made Choice of Mr Johannes de
Pyster and Mf ffrancis Rombouts to bee Auditors ffor to View Examin
and audit the Accounts of the s? Executors in the Prsence of Mr. Van
Ruyven, Mr van Brugh, Aldermen & the Secretairie Bayard, or any twoo
of them & to make a true Returne thereof at the next Court day.
Capt John Manningh, P1* v/s Henry Bresier, De£ This Case being
not tryable in this Court by Reason the differance is about a peece of
Land on Longh Island ; The Court therefore doth Referre the determin-
ing of this Case unto the next Court of Sessions on Longh Island.
Edward Randall, Pk v/s Isacq Melyn, Deft The P? declared that
this Def? on the 16* day of Septembf A? 1671. bekame indebted unto the
Pu by his bill, in the sume of ^14: 00: 6. Sterling to bee paid in New
Yorke provisions, and delivered in Barbados fraigt ffree, and more for
wages of this Pu.s servant the sume of ^"12: 13: 4: for which said debts
392 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1672
the P1' craves Judgement against the def' w* Cost of Suit. The def?
ownes the debt of ^14: 00: 06. but sayeth hee Left in the P1? handes 80
deal boards and 13 Sparres for to dispose of for the defts account at Bar-
bados. Uppon hearing of y? debates of both parties; y? Court ordered
the def' to give to the P1' Security ffor the paiment of the s? debt of
^14: o: 6. at Barbados; provided the P1* Likewise gives in Security for
to bee^'Accomptable to y? def' for the sale of the deal boards and sparres ;
and about the wages of the P1'5 Servant, the Court thought fitt to Referre
the Same unto the determination of M' Jacob Kip & Mr Thomas Williams
this afternoone.
Doctor Henry Taylor, P" v/s Egbert Mynders, Def' Mf Jacob
Varrevanger this day bringing in his award by wich hee aprooves &
allows of the P" account to the Sume of fl. 114: wamp! The Court
doth allow of the s? Award and doo Order that Judgement should be
Entred accordingly; and the de£ to pay Cost.
22? Octob' 1672. Execution issued out.
Claybourne haselwood, P1.' v/s Thomas Gibbs, De£ In an action of
debt. The persons heretofore by the Court appointed ffor to Exammin
the ace1? and to Compose the differance betweene the Parties, this day
bringing in their award by wich they fynd that the P1' Remaines indebted
unto the Def' Thom: Gibbs in the Sume of £y. 01: 09. The Court
thereuppon ordered that Judgement should bee enterred accordingly and
the P1.' to pay Cost.
W? Pamer, P1.' v/s Richard Eliot, def? both defaut.
Uppon the several Complaints heretofore & this day made by Pieter
Jacobsen Marius, It is ordered that his Bond of Security for Capt?
Richard Morris deceased, for Henry Lyon should be forthwith canceld
and made Void.
The Court of Mayor & Aldermen this day resolved to Contribute
towards the reparation of the fort the summe of One Thousand gilders
Seawants Vallue to be pd equally betwixt them and Ordered the Secretary
to give an ace' thereof to his honn' the Governour.
Uppon the Report made by the P'sons appointed to view and appryse
the Lott of ground Laid out for an Enlargement of the Lot of Corn : van
Borsum the Court this day ordered the sd- Van Borsum to pay for y* sd. En-
largem' to the Tresurer to the Use of this Citty the sume of fouer hundered
gilders Zewant.
1672] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 393
Whereas itt is ffound necessary that [the] former Custome for Ellect-
ing of Brand mastT should bee continued in this Citty: The Court do
therefore nominate & appoint Jan Jansen van Brestede, Evert duycking
and John Cooly to be brandmasters of this Citty for the space of one
whole Jeare commencing from the day of the date hereof, during w0!1
tyme they are hereby Required ( : as often as they shall see cause : to
make a View of all Chimbnees within this Citty and the Suburbs thereof,
and to fine the owners of all those that shall bee defective or not cleansed
accordingh to the former Customes ; As alsoo to take ceare that the
hookes and Ladders made to that purpose, may bee brought and fastned
to some Convenient place w0!1 they shall thinke fitt.
This day Complaint being made in Court that the ffarmers of the
Small or Burgers Excise, do still Remaine neglective towards the paing
and satisfying of their Erreirs, whereby the Treasuror of this Citty is En-
abled to give any Longer Satisfaction to the Workemenn and Labourers
of this Citty for the bills drawne uppon him. Itt is Therefore ordered
that the s* ffarmers shall satisfy their s^ Erriers w'Mn the space of Eight
dayes next Ensuingh the date hereof, or by further delay and nonpaym'
of the same ; The Sherif of this Citty is hereby Requiered to Levy the sd.
Erriers by fforme of Execution.
Att a Mayors Court held In New Yorke, Octob' the 12* A° 1672.
Present Capt" Matthias Nicolls, May' ; M' Jn° Laurence, M' Thomas
Lovelace, M' Corn: van Ruyven, M' Johannes van Brugh, Aldermen.
Whereas it is ffound by Experience that great abuses are made, by
Reason that according to the fformer Customes of this Place, hetherto in
this Court off Judicature, to the defendants hathe bene allouwed, twoo or
three Court days or defauts ffor Appearances, whereby many tymes the
due course of Lawe is prolixed to the Pu.s great detriment & damage.
Wee the May' & Aldermenn of the Citty New Yorke have therefore
thought fitt to order publish & declare, and doo hereby order publish and
declare that ffrom henceforth all persons Whatsoever being subjects to
this Court of Judicature, uppon a Legall arrest or Summons shall be
oblidged to make their appearance Either in person or by their Atturnies
at the ffirst ensuing Court day after the si summons or Arrest, is made,
uppon the penalty that uppon Defaut or Non apearance at the first Court
day as aforesaid, the Cause shall bee determined & Judgement past
394 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1672
uppon the Pu.s Complaint: Provided the P" hath entred his action & left
a Coppy of the declaration in the office of this Citty at least four dayes
before the Sitting of the Court. And ffurther to prevent all unnecessarie
Charges w0!1 uppon the Recoverie of some small debts before this Court
are made; Itt is therefore Ordered and Enacted by the Mayo' & Alder-
men as aforesaid, that all cases under the Vallue of fourthy Shillings
Shall bee determined by the May? or any one of the Aldermenn, as alsoo
that from henceforth no a[tturny] shall bee Retayned or allowed of in
this Court under the s^ Vallue of 40* Exept itt bee at the proper cost &
Charge of the party that Retayned him.
The Court concidering that the Ellection of y* New Mayor & Alder-
menn, for this Citty New Yorke is at hand they have this day made &
prsented to his honn' the Govern' the ffollowing Nomination : —
To the Right Honnb.le Co" ffrancis Lovelace Govern' etz.
Whereas the tyme ffor the Ellection of New Mayor & Alderm? of this
Citty is att hand, Wee have thought fitt to p'sent to Yo' Honn.' a double
Number of persons ffor May' & Alderm" and Sherrif of this Corporation
and do Nominate
ffor May'
M' John Lawrence &
M' Mathias Nicolls.
ffor Alderm"
M' Oloff Stevense Cortlant,
M' Johannes D'Pyster,
M' William Darvall,
M' ffrancois Rombouts.
And M' Allard Antony ffor Sherrif.
Most Humbly Requestingh that Yo' Honn' will bee pleased to Elect
out of the said Number such persons as yo' Honn' in his Wisdome shall
Judge ffitt, for the best & well Governm* of this Corporation & we shall
Remaine Yo' Honn'.5 humble Serv'?
The Mayor & Alderml of this Citty.
To witt Capt" Mathias Nicols, Mayor;
John Laurence, ^
Thomas Lovelace 1
Corn? Van Ruyven Ald'men.
Johannes [Van Brugh] J
[The Records from this last date to the 17th of August, 1673, are
missing. — B. F.]
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 395
Note by the Translator. — The following entries are translated from
the Dutch Council Minutes in the Secretary's Office, Albany, and in-
serted here, in order to explain the Manner in which the English
Municipal System was abolished and the Antient Dutch Institutions
restored.— O'C.
At a Meeting of the Right Honb!e Commanders and Attendant
Council of War, at the City Hall of the City of New Orange This 12?
August A° 1673.
The Magistrates and the principal Burgher Officers being sent for to
this meeting, they are absolved by the Admirals and the Council of
War from their oath previously taken to the English Government and
further recommended to do their duty, so that no disorder may be com-
mitted in the place, until the government and Magistrates of this City be
restored by the Admirals and Council of War.
At a Meeting etc. (as above,) held in ffort Willem Hendrick on the
13* August, 1673.
This day the following order is sent to Mr. Steenwyck: —
MynHeer Steenwyck: — Please to see, that orders be given for a
meeting of Burghers, to appoint some, either four, six or more from their
midst, to speak with us, if possible, to morrow at the City Hall in the
afternoon ; Which expecting we remain (Was signed)
Cornelis Evertse the Younger,* Jacob Benckes.f
In Fort Willem Hendrick 13. August 1673.
This 14* August, 1673, the Deputies from the Commonalty of the
City of New Orange delivered in the following answer to the Commanders
and Council of War: —
The Commonalty of the City of New Orange being convoked at the
City Hall and it being proposed to them by order of the R- Honb!e Com-
manders and Attendant Council of War of the Fleet to elect six persons to
confer with the said Commanders, they have therefore by plurality of
votes elected Mr. Cornelis Steenwyck, Mr. Cornelis Van Ruyven, Mr.
* A son of the renowned Dutch Admiral of the same name, who fell in battle with
the English, June II, 1666. See Doc? relating to the Colonial History of N. Y., II., 572.
f See ibidem, 579.
396 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1673
Johannes van Brugh, M' Johannes de Peyster, Capt" Marten Cregier and
Secretary Nicolaes Bayard. Done New Orange, 14* Aug5.' 1673.
At a Meeting of the valiant Council of War of New Netherland the
15^ August A° 1673.
The abovenamed Deputies being sent for to the meeting the follow-
ing order was handed them: —
The Delegates from the Commonalty of the City of New Orange
being sent for to the meeting of the Commanders and adjoined Council
of War of the Fleet, the said Delegates are recommended to convoke the
Commonalty here in the City Hall as soon as possible, and to cause them
to nominate six persons as Burgomasters and fifteen as Schepens, to wit
from the wealthiest inhabitants and those only, who are of the Reformed
Christian Religion, from whom the said Commanders and Council of War
will elect some as Magistrates of this City. Done at the City Hall of the
City New Orange This 15 august A° 1673. Was Signed
Cornelis Evertse, Jun' Jacob Benckes,
Nicolaes Boes,
A. Colve. A. F. van Tyll.
^ This i6t.h August A? 1673. Pursuant to the foregoing order the said
Commonalty of the City of New Orange have by plurality of votes
nominated and by the Delegates delivered into the Meeting: —
As Burgomasters :
Cornelis Steenwyck,
Cornelis Van Ruyven,
Johannes Van Brugh,
Marten Kregier,
Johannes De Pyster,
Nicolaes Bayard.
As Schepens :
Jeronimus Ebbingh,
Willem Beeckman,
Egidius Luyck,*
* He had come to New-Amsterdam as headmaster of the Latin school, now the
Collegiate Reformed Church School (see Dunshee), and returned to Holland after the
surrender in 1664 to study Theology. After his ordination to the ministry he came back
and served the Reformed Church in New York with van Nieuwenhuysen. His school
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 397
Jacob Kip,
Gelyn Verplanck,
Loerens Van der Spiegel,
Balthazaer Bayard,
francois Rombouts,
Steven van Cortlant,
Adolf Pietersen,
Rynier Willemsen,
Pieter Jacobsen,
Jan Vinge,
Pieter Stoutenburgh,
Coenraet Ten Eyck.
[End of the Extracts from the Council Minutes.]
The Commanders and Honb!e Council of War in the service of their
High Mightinesses the Lords States General of the United Netherlands
and his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange, etc. Health!
Whereas We have thought proper for the greater advantage and pros-
perity of this Our City of New Orange, newly restored to the obedience
of their aforesaid High Mightinesses the Lords States General of the
United Netherlands and his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange, to
reduce the form of the Government of this City to the former character
of Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens, as is in practice in all the cities
of Our Fatherland, in order that justice may be distributed and admin-
istered to all good inhabitants without respect or regard for persons: —
We, therefore, in virtue of our commission, in the name and on the
behalf of the High and Mighty Lords States General of the United
Netherlands and his Illustrious Highness the Prince of Orange have,
from the nomination exhibited by the Commonalty, elected as Regents
of this City for the time of one current year as follows: —
As Schout :
Anthony de Milt.
As Burgomasters :
Johannis Van Brugen,
obtained such reputation, that pupils were sent to it from Albany, Delaware and Virginia,
and it has retained it until to-day.
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Johannis De Peyster,
Egidius Luyck.
As Schepens :
Wyllem Beeckman,
Jeronymus Ebbyng,
Jacob Kipp,
Louwerens van der Spiegel,
Geleyn Verplanck.
Which aforenamed Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens are hereby
authorized and impowered to govern the inhabitants of this City, as well
Burghers and strangers, in conformity to the laws and statutes of our
Fatherland and to make such ordinances therefor, as they shall find for
the advantage of this City and its inhabitants. And the inhabitants of
this City are strictly ordered and charged to respect and honour the
abovenamed Regents in their respective qualities as all honest and faith-
ful subjects are bound to do: Done Fortress Willem-Hendrick, ady this
17* August A° 1673.
(Was Signed)
Jacob Benckes, Cornelis Evertsen the Younger.
Nicolaes Boes, A. Colve.
Ap van Teyll.
Follows the oath taken by the Magistracy: —
We, Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens with the Secret?' of the City
of New Orange, qualified by the right puissant Council of War, promise
and swear in the presence of the Almighty God, that we, each in this our
quality, shall according to the best of our knowledge pronounce good law
and justice between parties in the cases brought before us, without any
passion; that we shall promote the welfare of this City and its inhabitants;
maintain in all things the pure and true Christian Religion conformably
to the Word of God and the order of the Synod of Dordreght, as taught
in the Church of Netherland; obey, maintain and assist to uphold in all
things the high authority placed over us, or yet to be placed over us in
the name of their High Mightinesses the Lords States General of the
United Netherlands and his Highness the Prince of Orange, against all
that may oppose it as much as lies in our power. So truly Help us
God!
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 399
i8'.h August, The chosen Burgomasters and Schepens have further
resolved to send the Schout and Burgomastr Luyck to the Commanders,
to confer with them on some necessary matters.
Returning this date they report, they were expressly charged by the
Honb!e Commanders, that the Magistrates should take care, that the
Burghers of this City may be sworn forthwith; likewise that the Mace,
Gowns and City Seal of the late Mayor Jn.° Lawrence be brought in
together with the Constables' staves and the colours and handed over to
their Hon? Whereupon the late Mayor John Lauwrence being sent for,
the same is communicated to him, who also undertook to do it. They
further report, that the Burgomasters shall succeed as Burgher Captains
and that they with the Schepens are authorized to elect their Lieutenants
and Ensigns.
This date also a beginning is made to swear in the Burghers and
inhabitants.
The late Mayor reappearing in Court delivers up his gown or cloak
with the City Seal and Mace and the remainder of the gowns and Con-
stables staves are in like manner brought and fetched into the fort by the
express order of the Commanders, except the two burgher flags, which
remain with the Commanders' consent, at Burgomaster van Brugh's.
Walter Webly appearing this day, pursuant to the order of the Com-
manders and Honb.le Council of War, in the Court of Schout, Burgomasters
and Schepens, to prove before the same, that the goods brought by him
from Barbados belong to him; the said Burgomasters and Schepens have
accordingly required from him sufficient proof thereof. To which said
Webly answers, he has no other proof than his own word, refusing how-
ever to confirm the same by oath ; demanding further in case the said
goods be confiscated, that the debts, which he has here contracted for the
said goods may be satisfied and paid therefrom.
On the petition of Cornelis Baerendtsen Van der Cuyll, Grain Meas-
urer of this City, setting forth, that he has filled the office of Measurer
of Grain and Salt for about fifteen years within this City, and had given
satisfaction to every one according to his ability and requesting, that the
W. Court may be pleased to confirm him in the Measuring, with prefer-
ence, as he has enjoyed the same during the previous government. It is
apostilled: — Petitioners request is granted and he is confirmed in his said
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office with such privileges, as were granted him by the former English
government.
Pursuant to a preceding Order, dated 21s.1 inst. the inhabitants of the
Village of N. Haerlem presented this day in Court a double number of
persons as Magistrates over said Village, together with a list of their in-
habitants, who have taken the oath, from which nomination the following
are elected as Schepens of said Village: —
Resolveert Waldron,
David de Maeree,
Joost Oblinus,
Arendt Harmensen;
And as Secretary, Hend'k Jans? V. Vin.
The Schout of this City has this day appointed Resolveert Waldron
as Under Schout of the said village in his place, whereupon the said
Schepens or Commissaries took the following Oath: —
We, Commissaries and Secretary of the Village of New Haerlem,
elected by the Schout, Burgomasf.5 and Schepens of the City of New
Orange, promise and swear in the presence of the Almighty God, that we
shall, each in his quality, according to the best of our knowledge, admin-
ister good law and justice between parties brought before us without any
affection ; that we shall promote the welfare of the aforesaid village and
inhabitants ; we shall in all things uphold the pure and true Christian
Religion conformably to the Word of God and order of the Synod of
Dordreght, taught in the Netherland Churches; we shall obey, maintain,
and assist to maintain in all things the supreme authority placed over us
in the name of their High Mightinesses the Lords States General of the
United Netherlands and his Highness the Prince of Orange, and oppose
all that conflicts therewith as much as lies in our power. So truly Help
us God Almighty!
And the abovenamed Magistrates are further ordered to send in to
this W. Court by the first opportunity a list of those, who have taken the
oath in their town.
This day the outside people on this side of Haerlem have in like
manner presented their nomination for Magistrates, and the Court there-
from elected the following: —
As Under Schout, Jan Langstraet.
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 401
As Schepens,
Dirck Jansen,
Jacob Leendersen,
Jan Pietersen.
As Secretary, Johannis Couwenhoven.
Which UnderSchout, Schepens and Secretary have taken the oath
at the hands of the W Court and they are further ordered to make out a
list of the people living outside in their district and to present the same
to the Court and to tender the oath of allegiance to them.
On the petition of Isaack Moolyn relative to the question between
him and M' Hans and Mf Mattheys, the case is referred to Sieur Jacob
Lyslaer, Reynier Willemse and Dirck van Clyff to arrange the affair if
possible and to reconcile parties.
The carmen of this City, eleven in number, being sent for this day
have undertaken and promised to work each one day in the week for the
City and the four new ones have promised to work two days pro gratis.
Thomas ffransen,
Jan Myndersen,
Pieter Wesselsen,
Jan Hendricksen Kuyckuyt,
Jan Thenussen,
Pieter Janse Mesier, 2 days,
Wolphert Webber, 2 days,
Gysbert Elbertse,
Coenradus vander Beeck, 2 days,
Siegemundus Luyckas, 2 days,
Aernout Webber.
Ittem it is this day resolved to offer at public sale the produce of the
Weigh Scales according to previous conditions.
It is also further resolved to cause the collection of the great and
small excise and to change the fines to double the amount, \ of the fine
for the informer, one third for the officer and \ for the City, and that no
one shall presume to tap without license under a penalty of 25 guilders,
the crews of the national vessels, the supreme and subaltern government
and hospitals alone excepted ; and that small beer shall pay half excise.
According to the above resolution Balthazar Bayard is this day sent
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for to Court and he is offered the collectorship of the abovementioned
excise, which is accepted by him demanding for his trouble 5 p? cent,
and the income from the permits; whereupon he is offered 5 per Cent
without the income of the permits and said matter is further postponed,
and it is deemed proper to inquire, what the previous custom was.
This date Hendrick Obe is accepted as City-drummer for fi. 400.
zewant, for which he shall serve three Burgher Companies according to
his ability.
At a Court of the Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens held on the
28'.h August, 1673. Present Anthony de Mill, Schout ; Johannes van
Brugh, Johannis de Pyster, Egiedius Luyck, Burgomast" ; Willem Beeck-
man, Jeronimus Ebbinck, Jacob Kipp, Lourens van der Spiegel, Giuliam
Verplanck, Schepens.
Balthazar Bayard is this day sent for to Court and undertook to col-
lect the tapsters and burghers excise of this City until the first of May
next, and he shall receive for his trouble 5 per cent, besides the proceeds
of the permits; whereupon he took the following oath:
I promise and swear etc. that I will be faithful and diligent in
collecting, what I am now appointed to here; secondly, that I shall
render good and correct a/c and balance thereof to the Magistrates and
those, whom they shall thereunto qualify, whenever they require it;
thirdly, that I will to the best of my power suffer no fraud nor smuggling,
but make the same known to the officer. So truly help me God
Almighty !
The Schout with the Notary Willem Bogardus and the Collector
Balthazar Bayard is ordered to go and guage amongst all tapsters and
tavern keepers.
The labourers and porters at the Weigh-house of this City being sent
for to Court, they are asked, if they are inclined to continue in such ser-
vice. To which they declare in the affirmative and are thereunto willing
and ready. Whereupon, on taking the foregoing oath, they are continued
in their places.
This day, order is also given, that all those, who are not yet on the
watch and are fit for it be divided among the companies, and they are
notified thereof.
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 403
ORDINANCE MADE REGARDING THE PAYING AND RECEIPT OF THE TAP-
STERS EXCISE OF THE CITY NEW ORANGE.
The Collector Balthazar Bayard shall receive for all wines, brandies
distilled waters, rum, cider, mead and beer to be tapped by tavern keep-
ers and consumed within this City's jurisdiction unto the Sawkill: —
From a hogshead of French wine fl. 40.
From an anker ditt? 8.
An anker of brandy, Spanish, Fayal, wines or any
sorts of certain rum, mead, or destilled waters. . 14.
An anker of cider 4.
From one tun of homebrewed beer 8.
From a tun of foreign beer 12.
More or less in proportion.
The aforesaid impost must be paid in zeawant @ 6 white and (or ?)
3 black for one stiver; or in silver at zeawant value, or good beavers,
@ 24 gl. per beaver, or merchantable winter wheat @ 6 gl. the skepel.
Those who make profession within this City of tapping shall be held
to take out a license from the Secretary Nicolaas Bayard, under a fine of
twenty five and twenty guilders; and those who keep boarders within this
City shall pay the Collector half tapster excise, if wines, brandies, dis-
tilled waters and beer is to be consumed by them on pain of forfeiting
one hundred guilders seawant for each can of wine, beer or distilled
waters etc. sold by them, as aforesaid.
In order to prevent as much as possible all frauds, no trader, brewer
or beer merchant shall have power to have any wines or beer carried in or
out unless by sworn porters on pain of 200 gl. zewant, which porters shall
not take in or out any wines or beer for a tapster or tavern keeper,
except on a permit from the Collector and not at any time except from
Sunrise to Sun Set, on a similar penalty.
Whoever is arrested or caught smuggling any wines, brandies, destilled
waters, etc. or beer shall forfeit the said smuggled wines or beer etc. and
in addition double the value thereof, to be applied £ for the informer, %
for the officer, £ for the City. Done New Orange, ady. 28^ Aug'st 1673.
ORDINANCE MADE ON THE PAYMENT AND RECEIPT OF THE BURGHER
EXCISE IN NEW ORANGE.
The Collector Balthazar Bayard shall receive for excise of all sorts
404 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1673
of wines and good strong beer to be consumed by all Burghers, tapsters
and inhabitants, the national fleet and high and subaltern government
and hospitals excepted, also for all wines and strong beer, which shall be
exported hence to Long Island, Staten Island and all other places within
this government, Albany and Esopus only excepted, where the excise
thereof is payable, to wit: —
For an anker of brandy, rum, and destilled waters fl. 4:10
For an anker of Spanish, French, Rhenish, Madeira wine
and all other Sacks 3. —
For a barrel of cider 3. —
For a tun of beer 2. —
For a tun of small beer 1. —
More or less leakage in proportion.
The excise shall be paid to the Collector in seawant or silver at sea-
want value, or in good whole beavers at 24 gl. per beaver, or in merchant-
able winter wheat at 6 gl. per skepel.
The Collector shall be bound to keep open office within this City for
the accommodation of the Burghers, in winter during the forenoon from
8 to 12 o'Clock and in the afternoon from 2 to 5 o'Clock; and during the
summer in the morning from 7 to 12 o'Clock. And from 2 to 6 o'clock
in the afternoon; strangers alone excepted, for whom he is not to fix any
precise time.
In case any persons exempt by this Ordinance from excise shall come
to keep boarders, they shall be bound to pay the excise, on what their
boarders will consume or compound with the farmer for it.
In order to prevent all frauds as much as possible, no trader or
brewer shall be at liberty to have any wines or strong beer conveyed in or
out of their houses or elsewhere (except for their own consumption) unless
by sworn porters, which porters are hereby ordered, not to remove any
wines or beer in or out his cellar for Any trader, tapster or Burgher, ex-
cept on a permit from the Collector and not otherwise and that only
from sunrise to sunset, under forfeiture of their places.
The Scout or Collector seizing any smuggled wines or strong beer
shall take such smuggled wines and beer as forfeit, besides all expences of
the officers of justice etc. at the discretion of the Burgomasters and
Schepens. Done N. Orange A? 1673.
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 405
Whereas we experience to our grief, that the previously enacted and
frequently renewed Placards and Ordinances against the desecration of
the Sabbath of the Lord, the unlawful and unseasonable tapping on the
same and after setting of the watch or drum beat, are not observed, but
that many of the inhabitants almost make it a custom, in place of observ-
ing the Sabbath, as it ought to be observed, to frequent the taverns more
than on other days and to take their delight in illegal exercises, to prevent
and obviate which hereafter as much as possible for the future, the
Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens renew the aforesaid Placards, en-
acted on that subject and hereby interdict and forbid within this City of
N: Orange and the jurisdiction thereof from sunrise to sundown on Sun-
day all sorts of handicraft, trade and traffick, gaming, boat racing, or
running with carts or wagons, fishing, fowling, running and picking nuts,
strawberries etc. all riotous racing, calling and shouting of children in
the streets, together with all unlawful exercises and games, drunkenness,
frequenting taverns or taphouses, dancing, cardplaying, ballplaying,
rolling nine pins or bowls etc. which is more in vogue on this than on
any other day; to prohibit and prevent which, all tavern keepers and tap-
sters are strictly enjoined to entertain no clubs on this day from sunrise
to sunset, nor permit nor suffer any games in their houses or places, on
pain for the tavern keeper, who shall be found to suffer such in his house,
of forfeiting for the first offence 25 gl. for the second offence 50 gl. and
for the 3d. offence he shall no longer be allowed to tap and moreover
forfeit a fine of one hundred guilders zeawant; and each person found on
Sunday in a club or gaming shall forfeit three guilders zeawant; and if
any children be caught on the street playing, racing and shouting, pre-
vious to the termination of the last preaching, the officers of the law may
take their hat or upper garment, which shall not be restored to the
parents, until they have paid a fine of two guilders.
The intention of the above prohibition is not, that a stranger or citi-
zen shall not buy a drink of wine or beer for the assuaging of his thirst,
but only to prevent the sitting of clubs on the Sabbath, whereby many
are hindered resorting to Divine Worship.
Further, no tapsters nor tavernkeepers shall tap, present or sell any
wines, brandies, beer etc, nor set any clubs on Sunday, nor on the night
of any other day after setting of the watch or ringing of the bell, under
406 Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. [1673
the penalty and fine as above. Done in the City Hall of the City N.
Orange the 28* August A° 1673.
By Order of the Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens aforesaid.
Whereas it is considered necessary in this conjuncture of war to place
this City in proper state of defence, as far as can be done with earth and
sods. And since it is found by experience that the hogs, which are at
present kept in great quantities within this City, have done great damage
to such like works, and will undoubtedly commit the same injuries on the
newly begun fortifications, unless it be prevented by prohibiting the
keeping of any hogs within this City; Therefore we, Schout, Burgomasters
and Schepens of this City of New Orange have thought fit for the good
of this City and the preservation of its newly erecting fortifications to
order and enjoin on all our good inhabitants within this City and its juris-
diction unto the Fresh Water to prepare to confine all their hogs within
the time of twice 24 hours and not to suffer them to roam along the
streets and highways on this side of the Fresh Water, upon forfeiture of
said hogs, to be applied one half for the officer and the other half for the
City.
Every one is hereby warned and put on his guard against loss.
Done New Orange, Ady, the 28* August, A? 1673.
By order of the Schout, Burgomast" and Schepens
of the City N: Orange.
Was signed N. Bayard, Sec?
The W. Burgomaster Luyck and Schepen Verplanck appear again in
Court of Burgomasters and Schepens to relate the conference had with
the Commanders.
Firstly, That the old stones of the Quay, wall, house and cellar and
appurtenances thereof, belonging to an Englishman in other countries
and now confiscated, shall be again given to the City works in compensa-
tion for the stone heretofore taken by the English government from the
City's works.
Secondly, Of the Drummer: that they should have proper houses
for their officers, but that he should be accommodated according to cir-
cumstances.
The Commanders and Council further recommend that the fortifica-
tion of this City should be proceeded with, according as the engineer
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 407
should order and stake it out, so that no broken works should be erected.
Ittem. Marten Cregier is appointed Superintendant with the en-
gineer of the work, which the abovenamed Cregier being informed of, he
accepted the same provisionally.
At the Court of the Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens held at the
City Hall of the City N: Orange, the 29* August A° 1673, Wilhelmus
Bogardus has taken the oath of allegiance as Notary, according to the
order of the Commander given in date 22^ August, last.
At a Court of the W: Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens holden on
the 30* August A° 1673.
Present Anthony d'Mill, Schout ; Johannis van Brugh, Johannis
d'Pyster, Egiedius Luyck, Burgomasters; Willem Beeckman, Jeronimus
Ebbingh, Jacob Kipp, Louwerens v. Spiegel, Guiliam Verplanck,
Schepens.
After some deliberations an order was made, regarding what is to be
taken in hands to morrow and each of the Chief Officers is given direc-
tions according to his ward.
Further, regarding the farming of the Weigh-house it is unanimously
resolved, that it should be let, to see what profit it will bring; which
being set about and tried in various ways, it was at last by unanimous
resolution held at fl. 3000 and resolved, that it could realise more. It is
postponed till tomorrow.
At a Court of the Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens holden in the
City Hall on the 3is.t August, A° 1673. Present Anthony d'Mill,
Schout; Johannis Van Brugh, Johannis d'Pyster, Egiedius Luyck, Bur-
gomasters; Willem Beeckman, Jeronimus Ebbingh, Jacob Kip, Louwer-
ens V. d. Spiegel, Guiliame Verplanck, Schepens.
Thomas Walton, pltf. v/s Roelof Jansen, Butcher, deft. Pltf.
demands from deft, the quantity of three ankers of rum for sheep sold.
Deft, admits the debt. The arguments of parties being heard and what
the deft, brought in regarding some a/cs against Goven' Lovelace, the
W. Court condemns the deft, to pay the said debt to pltf.
John Scharp, pltf. v/s Thomas Walton, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft. according to a/c the sum of fl. 62. 6 and asks for payment. Deft.
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fully admits to owe something to the pltf. , but not so much, as the pltf.
demands. The W. Court having heard the arguments of parties and
examined also the pltfs. book, condemns the deft, to pay the pltf. the
aforesaid debt: meanwhile they declare the attachment valid.
John Sharpe, pltf. v/s Ralph Warner, deft. Pltf. demands from
deft, according to judgment and a/c made up in presence of the Schout,
payment of fl. 470: 2. or security. Deft, admits the debt, but maintains,
it is not so much, since he disbursed the most in the ship's service and
says the Governor and Capt. Manningh owe him 7 @ 800 guilders. If
they will pay him, he shall pay others. The W. Court condemns the
deft, to pay the aforesaid debt to the pltf. and declares the attachment
valid, saving his right against the Govern' or Capt Manning etc.
Balthasar Bayard being sent for to Court, he is asked if he will also
collect the Weigh-Money ? Gives for Answer, No ; as he has already
enough to do with collecting the tapsters and Burgher excise. It is
further resolved to send for Jonas Bartelsen to agree with him about the
Weighhouse either to rent it or to collect the money. Who appearing
absolutely refuses the farming and demands for the collection a salary of
fl. 600 until the first of May next. Again appearing in Court he is asked
how much per cent he will collect it for ? He answers, he will have
nothing to do with percentage and demands the first fl. 450. and to have
the preference on it until May. He was offered four hundred and it is
finally postponed until another time.
The petition of M' Thomas Williams, referred to this W. Court by
the Commanders, being examined and the abovenamed Williams entering,
he is asked, whether he can produce any other proof than by book ? He
says No, as Capt. Lavall's books doubtless are not present. He further
produces an a/c. of £366. 17. 6., which he says he paid on half the
vessel, and says, that Laval has no a/c against it as he always disbursed
for the ketch and her equipage. He is ordered to exhibit copy of the
agreement made with Lavall, which he says remains with M1. Sharp.
In the case in question between Jan Romyn and Isack Melyn in the
matter of a/c. ordered that parties be heard.
At a Court of Schout, Burgomast" and Schepens of the City N.
Orange On the 2* Sep? A°. 1674 (1673.) Present Anthony d'Mill, Schout;
1673] Court Minutes of New Amsterdam. 409
Johannis Van Brugh, Johannis d'Pyster, yEgiedius Luyck, Burgomasters;
Willem Beeckman, Jeronimus Ebbingh, Jacob Kipp, Louwerens V. d.
Spiegel, Guiliam Verplanck, Schepens.
Schout Anthony D'Mill, pltf. v/s Arendt Juriaensen Lansman, deft.
Pltf. says, that the deft, created disturbance in the tavern after the
watch was set and demands punishment according to merits. Deft, ad-
mits the charge and prays forgiveness. Question being put, they decree
and order, that as it is the first time, the deft, be discharged from confine-
ment on paying to the Officer a fine of fl. 30. with costs incurred herein
and be warned to behave himself better for the future.
The 4l.h Septemb' A? 1673. Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens
being assembled, after deliberations and divers debates had; Thimotheus
Gabrie is appointed Collector of the Weighhouse of this City until the
first of next May, on condition of receiving eight p. Cent for his trouble.
And the profit of the whole receipt shall remain for the City.
Ittem, the weighmoney shall be receivable in what is expressed in the
Farming.
5* Sept' A0. 1673. In the case in question between Jan Romyn and
Sander Leendersen, pltfs., v/s Isaack Melyn, deft., the W. Court selected
and appointed as arbitrators Sieur Jacob Lyslaer, Dirck van Cleef and
Thomas Williams, who are requested to hear the differences between
parties and if possible to reconcile them ; otherwise to report to the Court.
The Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens further resolved and con-
cluded that the tapsters outside of this place be allowed to lay in a barrel
of strong beer at Burgher excise at harvest or the Merry Making and at
burials both within and without this City according as the Schout Burgo-
masters and Schepens shall order on similar occasions.
Item, all officers belonging to the Fort Willem Hendrick must pay
the full excise as well as the tapsters themselves, if they lay in and con-
sume any wines or beer in tapsters houses.
Item, the payment of the excise shall be collected and paid forthwith
if possible; otherwise within the time of fourteen days.
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