Document: Proceedings in the case of Ralph Cardel vs. Mathys Capito

[several lines lost] the aforesaid case against [ ] and the small ship of this [ ] proceeded so far that she obtained sentence on and against the defendant on the 20th of May, in which he is ordered to satisfy his promissory note and pay her, which the defendant so far has not done, but delayed, saying that he first wanted to dispute the case before the lord director general, because as the verdict of the burgomasters and schepenen of the 3rd of June stated, as far as he, Matthijs Capito, thinks that he has any claim, he should turn to the director general and councilors. The defendant replied in writing.

The director general and councilors of New Netherland, having heard the claim and examined the written defense of the defendant, and having considered everything significant in the matter, confirm and approve the aforesaid sentence of the burgomasters and schepenen of May 20th in this case, and order the defendant to pay his liquid promissory note to the plaintiff. Dated as above.

[several lines lost] to deliver [ ] or other [ ] matter in question. Dated as above.