Document: Resolution not to pay the ransom demanded by the Indians

At the session it having been considered whether to pay the ransom established by the Indians for the 4 persons who were taken prisoner by the Indians today and for others who may still be taken prisoner, if, in a similar manner, they go off to remote places without anyone’s knowledge, and, indeed, contrary to the prohibition of the director general and councilors. After various pro and con debates, it was resolved, deemed advisable, and viewed negatively because if the other Indians, who captured 73 of our people, heard that so much had been paid for, they would want to have an extraordinary sum; and for other ordinary and important reasons to be revealed in due time. 13 October 1655.