Document: Order to captain Anna Douwes, of the ship Love, to accompany the Edward Scharburch expedition with his vessel

Anna Douwes, skipper, next to God, on the ship de Liefde, is hereby ordered, according to the foregoing resolution to place his aforesaid ship and crew at the service of the country and company for the ensuing expedition, provided that he shall enjoy for it fair compensation, and by further experiencing of loss or damage to the ship or goods, and the injury of persons such remuneration as impartial parties shall determine upon examining the matter. And he is ordered immediately upon receipt of this to hold himself ready to embark such soldiers, munitions, foodstuffs, and materials as shall be sent to him about next Thursday. Ady ut supra. 1655, 29 August.

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