Document: Banishment of Thomas Hunt out of the province

Thomas Hont, junior, having shown himself contumacious in the taking the oath of fidelity when summoned at Oostdurp, is hereby ordered and commanded to depart out of this government within the space of fourteen days from the date hereof, and not to return during this war. He is allowed to convey out of this government also, whatever goods lawfully belong to him, provided he previously pay his debts.Dated Fort Willem Hendrick, 14th of October, 1673. (Signed ), A. Colve.

Ensign Nicolaes Vos is, from the date hereof, allowed board money at the rate of four guilders per week, wherefor an order on Egidius Luyck is given him.

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