Document: Resolution appointing commissioners to examine papers in a case of appeal, Mathys de Vosch vs. Jan Laurensen Appel

In council present: the honorable director-general, Petrus Stuyvesant, the honorable gentlemen of the high council, Nicasius de Sille, C. van Werckhoven, J. de la Montangne.

Appeared Matthys de Vosch, recipient of a summons in the case of appeal with Jan Lourensz Appel; he delivered his papers and documents into the hands of the high council, according to the proceedings between him, de Vos, and Jan Lourensz. Also, Jan Lourensz Appel delivered some papers for inspection. As commissioners were appointed: The high councilors Nicasius de Sille and La Montagne. Done at Amsterdam in New Netherland, 23 February 1654.

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