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HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: VIL 533

Resolution of the Slates General granting Copyright to Adriaen van der Donch. [ From the Eegister of West India Affairs, 1C52 -- 1663, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague. ]

Saturday, the 24"' May, 1653. Folio 66. Upon consideration, it is resolved and concluded hereby to allow and grant to NewNeiheriacd. ° Adriaen van der Donck, author of a certain Book entitled Bcschnjvinge van Nieu Nederlandt, the exclusive right for the term of 15 consecutive years to permit the printing Copyright., and distribution thereof throughout the United Provinces, and the territories thereunto belonging, (provided the permission of the respective Provinces wliere he will have said Book printed and sold be requested,) whereof due acte of copyright shall be issued to him.

Resolution of the States General referring a Petition of Johannes de Laet. [ From the Register of West India Affairs, 1652 -- 1663, in the Eojal Archives at the Hague. ]

Thursday, the ig"" June, 1653. Folio 69. Read at the Assembly, the petition of Johan de Laet, respecting and against johan de Laet.one Muijsaert, in relation to Petitioner's fourth vote in the superiority, government and direction of the Colonie in New Netherland, named Renselaerswyck which ;