Document: Order on a bill of costs made out by Mattheus de Vos against Nicolas de Meyer

Nicolaes de Meijer showed in the meeting that he was charged by the notary Mattheus de Vos for the writing of

a petition for an appeal ƒ14

for a written claim ƒ12

for a reply ƒ12

for a deduction ƒ12

for an inventory of documents ƒ12

After deliberation it is resolved, that the petitioner hereof shall content himself with such a salary as the director general and councilors decided on, the ordinance of which shall be published at the first opportunity in the regular manner. Dated as above.

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