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Slingerlant, Cornelius, et al Bond to the city of Albany

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01966 Author/Creator: Slingerlant, Cornelius, et al Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1686/09/10 Pagination: 2p. 32.3 x 21.5 cm Order a Copy

The document states that Johannes Slingerlant and Hend[rick] Gerritse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that both Slingerlant and Gerritse have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Slingerlant and Gerritse signed with their marks.

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

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