Document: Power of attorney from Daniel Michielsen to David Provoost to appear for him in a suit with Cornelis Melyn

Before me, Jacob Kip, appointed clerk here, appeared Daniel Michielsen, late master of the ship Nieu Neerlantsche Fortuyn, at present about to depart on a voyage to the South River of New Netherland, who declared that he appoints and empowers, as [ he ] does hereby, the worthy David Provoo[ st ] to plead to, to submit in writing, and to prosecute to a final termination all such matters regarding him as have occurred or yet may occur here in the suit between him, the principal, and Cornelis Melyn and all others, without any exception, in all things doing as he, the principal, were he everywhere present, could or might do; promising to hold and cause to be held good, firm and valid whatever shall be done and performed by the said Provoost in all matters concerning me which have already occurred or will yet occur, even though the cases required larger, more ample and more specific power than is herein mentioned. Thus done and executed by the said Daniel Michielsen in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, this 8th of July A° 1651, Manhatans in New Netherland.

Daniel Michye[ lsen ]
Heindrick Ja[ nsen ]
Dirck Jansen Ne[ s ]
Jacob Kip