Permit to governor Onderhil and a few families to reside in New Netherland, on taking the oath of allegiance. [1639];Court proceedings. Adriaen Pietersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits; default. Jan Jansen Damen vs. Manuel de Cleyne; case postponed. Fiscal vs. Andries Noorman; wine confiscated, as it was not properly entered. William Bredenbent vs. Peter Smith, slander; case postponed. Hendrick Cornelissen vs. Peter Pia. [1639];Resolution. To exact tribute from the Indians in maize, furs or wampum, and in case of unwillingness, to employ proper means to remove their reluctance. [1639];Court proceedings. Adriaen Petersen vs. Claes Cornelissen Swits, for possession of a lot of land alleged to have been sold by defendant; case adjourned to enable parties to come to an arrangement. Thomas Smith vs. Aert Tonissen; action for damages committed by the defendant's cattle; referred to arbitrators. [1639]
