Document: Propositions submitted by the burgomasters and schepens to the director and council

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. . . deliberated more closely and [ ] on proposal of the director-general and council, and [ ] .On the First.The City's militia is ready to [ ] ; however, it is requested that the General be pleased to provide [ fuel ] and light.2 . We agree that Manhattan be provided with palisades and a breastwork.3. That the fort be strengthened accordingly4. That the sum of four or five [ thousand ] guilders be made available in the mayors' treasury in order to accomplish the necessary work, which will be collected afterward from interested parties in New Netherland by taxation according to their estates.5. We regard this to be highly necessary. Done in council on the aforesaid date in Fort Amsterdam, New Netherland. Signed by order of the mayor and schepens of this city of New Amsterdam. Jacob Kipp, secretary.[1]

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