Document: Order on an application of Philip Geraer and George Rapalje for distribution of prize money

At the session attended by the director-general and the entire high council, Philip Geraer submitted a certain petition which was decided upon as follows: Whereas the high administration of our fatherland have declared the prizes[i] to be legal, therefore the petitioner shall be satisfied with his share. Done at the session, 23 May 1654.

The same decision has been made on the petition of Joresy Rapaelie, 2 June 1654.

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Translation Superscripts

[i]: Reference to captured enemy ships.

References

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Published bound volume is also available: Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 4, Council Minutes, 1638-1649 (A. Van Laer, Trans.). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1974.

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