Document: Order to sheriff Tonneman to advise those of Breuckelen to fulfill their engagement towards Mr. Polhemus

After having read the foregoing letter the following answer was made:

Mr. Tonneman is hereby commissioned by the director general and councilors to remind those of Breuckelen once more to the agreement and promise concerning the salary of their preacher d o . Polhemius, otherwise the director general and councilors will give such orders and make such dispositions as are appropriate. Dated as above[i]

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