Document: Dutch colonial council minutes, 3-10 September 1643

Court proceedings. Gillis de Voocht vs. Teunis Tomassen, for the delivery of a house; plaintiff offers payment in beavers, which is most current here, and is convertible into money or other goods; judgment for plaintiff, the beavers to be estimated at their current value in coin. [1643];Court proceedings. Jan Schepmoes, guardian of Maritje Pieters' child, vs. Claes Calf; case postponed until defendant can consult with the co-heirs of Brant Pelen. [1643];Resolution. On a requisition for supplies for Curaçao, to send to New England for a cargo of dry fish; pork, beef and peas being plenty in New Netherland. [1643]