Document: Dutch colonial council minutes, 24 January - 14 February 1641

Minute, setting forth that the hangman turned off the ladder the above negro, having two strong halters round his neck, both which broke, whereupon all the bystanders called out, Mercy! which was accordingly granted. [1641];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. commissary Lupold; case put over; The same vs. Laurens Haen, for malversation in the public store; case postponed. [1641]