RegisterofPSVol2

Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1642 – 1647 ׀ 217
Acknowledged before me,
Nicholas Sloper
Cornelis van Tienhouen, secretary
[Agreement of Cornelis Groesens to reimburse Jan Snediger for his expenses in building a house
for him on Manhattan island, the house and lot being mortgaged as security]
[151a] This day, date underwritten, before me, the secretary, appeared Cornelis Groesens, who
declared that he had given orders and instructions to Jan Snediger to build on the lot belonging to
him, Groesens, situated on the island of Manhatans, for which building Jan Snediger is to
advance the money, on condition that in satisfaction of the loan Groesens, on his return here,
shall pay the principal which Jan Snediger shall have advanced and proper interest thereof; and
in case Snediger be not paid by Groesens, Snediger shall have a lien on the house and lot above
mentioned. This day, the 20th of October 1646, in New Netherland.
Cornelis Groesens
[Power of attorney from Hay Jansen to Augustyn Herrman
to collect debts due in New Netherland]
[151b] Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of New Netherland, appeared Hay Jansen,
master of the ship St. Jacob, who appoints and empowers, as he does hereby, Mr. Augustyn
Heerman on his behalf to demand payment of and to collect all such debts as he, the principal,
has outstanding here in New Netherland, according to the particular instructions to that effect
handed to Mr. Augustynes; also, if it be necessary, to carry on legal proceedings, whether as
plaintiff or defendant, and to prosecute the case to the end, with power to substitute one or more
persons and on payment to execute a discharge, which shall be valid; he, the principal, holding as
valid whatever shall be done in the matter by his aforesaid attorney. This day, the 20th of
October anno 1646, in New Amsterdam.
Hay Jansen
New Netherland Research Center New Netherland Institute