Document: Commission of Cornelis Steenwyck to be captain, N. Bayard lieutenant, and Gabriel Minviele ensign of the burgher corps of New Orange

Anthony Colve, Governor-General of New Netherland for their High Mightinesses the Lords States-General of the United Netherlands and his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange.

To all who shall see these presents or hear them read. Greeting, make known:

Whereas for the reinforcement of the militia of the city New Orange it has been considered necessary to enlist another company of infantry under the command of Councillor Cornelis Steenwyck, heretofore Captain of horse, therefore by virtue of the commission and authority of their said High Mightinesses and his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange, I have chosen, constituted and commissioned said Mr. Cornelis Steenwyck, Captain of said company of militia, hereby giving to said Captain Cornelis Steenwyck full authority and special commission to command, and keep in good order and military discipline said company; ordering and directing furthermore all officers, privates and burghers of the abovenamed city, and especially those of said company already, or yet to be, enlisted to acknowledge said Mr. Cornelis Steenwyck as their Captain and to submit to all his military orders and discipline. For such have I deemed necessary for the public service and the better reinforcement of this city.Dated Fort Willem Hendrick this 22nd December, 1673.

A similar commission is also issued to Lieutenant Nicolaes Bayard and Ensign Gabriel Minviele of the same company.