Document: Power of attorney from Michiel Jansen to Johannes Geraerdy to receive money due to the principal from Reynier Dominicus

Before me, Jacob Hendricksz Kip, in the absence of the secretary, appointed by the honorable director general of New Netherland, appeared the worthy Nachiel Jansz,[1] an inhabitant here, who declared that he appointed and empowered, as he does hereby, the worthy Johannes Gerardy, merchant of the yacht named De Swaen. at present about to depart on a voyage to the South River of New Netherland, to ask, demand and receive in his name, in the capacity aforesaid, from one Reynier Doemenicus, house carpenter, at present residing at the South River above mentioned, the sum of seventy-five Carolus guilders, due to him, the principal, by the said Reynier, as appears by the accompanying note of hand; on receipt of which above mentioned sum by Jan Gerardy, he shall execute a discharge in full and especially guarantee him against future claims; he, Michiel Jansz, promising to hold valid whatever said Jan Geraerdy shall do and perform in the matter aforesaid. He requests an authentic instrument hereof Thus done and the original record hereof signed by Michiel Jansz, this 15th of November 1649, in New Net her land.

Machghyel Jansz