Document: Order on application of Jacob Eldersen, a runaway apprentice, for pardon

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After deliberation it is resolved: The fiscal, in the capacity of schout, plaintiff, against the escaped Jacob Eeldersen, requesting a copy hereof, which is granted. And before making any further resolutions on this the petitioner shall have to return to the place where he broke out of jail within three days, when further inquiries and attention will be paid to this remonstrance and petition. Dated as above.

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