Document: Order to the fiscal to prosecute Simon Sevron for abusing Jan Montagne, jr.

Jan Montagne de jonge, farmer of the excise on beer and wine to be consumed by the tappers on Long Island, plaintiff, against Simon Serron, defendant. The defendant’s first default. The plaintiff, appearing, complains about the malicious treatment done to him by the defendant in gauging his wines and beers in the presence of the court messenger Claes van Elslant, and for that purpose shows the report of the said messenger.

Upon which it is resolved: To hand this to lord fiscal de Sille in order to proceed against the persons mentioned herein according to law. Dated as above.

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