Document: Order for the release of Jochem Wessels on bail

After having deliberated on the above request, it was decided: Whereas the petitioner offers to place Joost de Backer and Hendrick de Backer as security that upon the summons of the fiscal he shall appear at the session of the director general and councilors, and not leave this place except by consent of the lord director general, his petition is consented provided that the sureties be obligated to forfeit the sum of ƒ1200:0 if the petitioner should act to the contrary. 11 May 1657.

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