Document: Order of the widow of William Harck to render an account to Robert Terry, John Thouson, William Palmer, and John Coo of cattle belonging to Thomas Farrington

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[ ] Thouson gestelde [ ], requesting for the benefit of [ Thomas Farringhton ] deed and authorization in order to [ be allowed to demand of the ] widow of the aforesaid William Harck proof, account, and balance of the growth and the revenue of the aforesaid animals, which, being a case founded on justice, reason, and fairness, we were not able to, nor did we want to, release it. Therefore, we authorize him hereby on behalf of the aforesaid orphan of the widow left behind by William Harck, to demand and claim proper account and balance of everything that may be due to the aforesaid Tomas Farringhton, and this in the presence of lieutenant William Pamer and lieutenant John Coo junior as witnesses, and in case of dispute and disagreement as arbitrators between parties to report to us according to their findings, in order to properly act and ordain therein. Therefore, we order the widow of the deceased William Harck to render proper proof, account, and balance of the cattle concerned to the plaintiffs hereof, Robbert Terry, John Thouson as uncle and guardian, and to William Pamer and John Coo. Thus done and given under our hand and seal this 14 November anno 1658 in Amsterdam in New Netherland.

P Stuyvesant

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