Document: Appointments and promotions in the burgher companies of New Amsterdam

commendable efforts made in the fatherland pursuant to his commission in the service of this province and its good inhabitants.

The director-general and council, being well pleased with his services, express their thanks to him on behalf of the good inhabitants. In recognition thereof, the director-general and council agree that the supplicant be awarded an honorarium. Thus done in Fort Amsterdam, 17 December 1654.

Whereas by the departure[221] some officer's positions in the militia companies are vacant, and it is deemed necessary to fill them again; therefore, we hereby select and appoint Poulus Leendersz vander Grift as captain under the blue pennant, formerly lieutenant in the same company; in his place as lieutenant, Daniel Litschoe, formerly a sergeant; and as ensign, Cornelis Jacobsz Steenwyck. Thus done at the session, 17 December 1654; and was signed: P. Stuyvesant, N. de Sille, La Montangne.