Document: Dutch colonial council minutes, 9 July - 6 August 1643

On Thursday, the 9th of July 1643

Abraham Jacobsz from Steenwyck, plaintiff, vs. Anna Gerrits, defendant. Demands payment of what remains due to his wife from her father's estate, as entered on the books of the orphan chamber.

Andries Hudde and Hendrick Kip are requested to hear the demand and answer of the parties and if possible to get them to agree; if not, to give their opinion in writing.

Isaack de Foreest, plaintiff, vs. Pieter van [ der ] Linden, defendant. Plaintiff says that one cask of tobacco is found missing.

Andries, the chief boatswain, being examined in court, answers that Adam Hooft told him in the Oude Kerck[1] that he had still eight casks of tobacco standing there and that he, Hooft, took nine casks out of it. The chief boatswain says that he warned said Hooft not to take more than his own tobacco, whereupon Hooft answered, "The numbered casks are mine." All of which he has confirmed by oath before the director and council.

Case dismissed and Isaack de Foreest ordered to bring his action against Adam Hooft.

Briant Killy, plaintiff, vs. Willem Lachem. First default.

On the 6th of August

Fredrick Jansen from Flensborch, plaintiff, vs. Philip Gerritsz, defendant. Plaintiff demands payment for a dog, which was shot dead by mistake. The defendant admits that it happened by mistake. Ordered that the defendant pay the plaintiff fl. 5.

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