Which being considered, it is resolved and concluded that copy of the opinion aforesaid shall be sent to Mr. van der Capelle tho Ryssel, with request that he within the space of 14 days after receipt of the letter, shall answer in writing what he deems fit thereon, in regard to the Writ of Appeal obtained by him on the 10"" of April last from their High Mightinesses, in similar circumstances.

Resolution of the States of Holland and Westvriesland, dated the 4"" August, 1653.

Ho Appeal On the requisition of Mess" the deputed Councillors is read in Court a certain Judgments DoDDCt^ pro m yew Qoinion r rendered by the Attorneys General Paats and strven - - • on the petition *

Heiheriand. lately presented to their Honorable Great Mightinesses by Jan Klaasz. Heukelum, cvm ruit, owners of the ship called the Vaarwel. and it is besides stated that Mess" the deputed Councillors had approved of said opinion, which therefore might be regarded as the opinion of the abovementioned deputed Councillors, in fulfillment of their Hon'''* Great Mightinesses' order bearing date the 20^ June last. Which being considered, it is resolved and concluded that Writ of Appeal from Judgments pronounced in >'ew Xetherland can not be properly, and ought in no case be granted by their High Mightinesses, and that, therefore, care shall be taken at the General Assembly to revoke such writ of appeal as Mr. Hendrick van Cappelle tho Rhyssel obtained on the 10"" April last from their High Mightinesses in similar circumstances, the same having been issued without authority and contrary to all good order.