Document: Proceedings against Goosen Gerritsen (van Schaiek) for smuggling

Nicasius de Sille, ex officio, plaintiff, against Gose Gerritsen, defendant, concerning uncovered contraband merchandise; namely, 6 cutlasses, 50 metal blades [klingen], powder horns, and flints; the plaintiff made his demand in writing, was ordered to provide a copy of it to the defendant in order to respond to it as quickly as is possible. Dated as above.

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