Document: Declaration of Philip Gerritsen in regard to beavers delivered by Abraham Planck to Hendrick Roesen in payment for duffel

Philip Gerritsen, of Haerlem, tavern keeper, lying sick in bed, yet in full possession of his speech and memory, in the presence of the Hon. Fiscal vander Hoykens and Arent Reyniersen Smith, at the request of Abraham Planck, testifies, declares and certifies for the just truth, in place and with promise of a solemn oath if necessary, that in the year 16[ ], shortly after the Waterhont had arrived, he, Philip Gerritsz, assisted Abraham Planck in carrying a parcel of beavers which were due to Hendrick Roesen from him, Planck, for duffel purchased from said Roesen, and carried them to the secretary’s house in the fort, where Roesen was residing and then did receive the beavers from Planck. All of which the deponent declares to be true and that this is done by him to bear witness of the truth, which every one is bound to do especially when requested, without malice or favor to any one. In testimony whereof the original record is signed by the deponent and the witnesses. Done the 15th of March 1645, at the house of the deponent on the island of Manhatans.

Philippus Gerritsen
Cornelio vander Hoykens
[ A ]rent Reinrsen
Cornelis van Tienhoven