Document: Fine imposed on Gerrit, the wheelwright of Breuckelen, for refusing to contribute to the support of rev. Mr. Polhemus

[several lines lost] [ ] lord Pieter Tonneman [ ] Symon Joosten who, [ after ] various times [ ] spoken [ to ] and [ having been ] ordered to pay and come up with 5 guilders for him and 6 guilders for Swarte Hans [ Black Hans ], which he accepted to pay for the support of d o Polhemius, minister on Long Island, according to the assessment made by the court of Breuckelen and the approval of the director general and councilors, showed himself very insolent and malicious, producing nothing but frivolous excuses. Therefore, the fiscal demanded that, as an example to others, the said person ought to be condemned to a considerable fine. The defendant shows a receipt from one of the magistrates of the village of Breuckelen, that a few days ago (but after he was summoned) he would have paid the sum demanded. Having considered the nature of the case, and having heard the defendant’s justification, the director general and councilors condemn and order that as an example to others, instead of 14 guilders, he shall, because of his obstinate [ refusal ], immediately pay twice as much to the said schout, lord Tonneman. Done in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland. Dated as above.