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 ;

being considered, it is resolved and concluded that the petition aforesaid shall be placed in the hands of Mess" Iluijgens and the other their High Mightinesses' Deputies for the affairs of the West India Company, to inspect, examine and report thereupon.

Resolution of the States General referring the above case to the Court of Holland. [ From the Register of West India Affairs, 1652 -- 1668, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague. ]

Wednesday, the 25"' June, 1653. Foiio 70. Heard the report of Mr. Huygens and the other their High Mightinesses' Deputies for the affairs of the West India Company, who pursuant to the resolution of the 19"" instant,

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