Document: Order to burgomasters and schepens to recognize Resolved Waldron as deputy sheriff

Resolveert Waldron appeared at the meeting showing that the burgomasters and schepenen of this city refuse to recognize him in the capacity of deputy schout because he was not installed publicly by the lord director general and councilors of New Netherland. After deliberation the said burgomasters and schepenen are ordered and directed to accept and recognize the said Resolveert Waldron as such, as he was qualified by the aforesaid director general and councilors in accordance with their resolution dated 25 May last. Dated as above.

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