HISTORY OF BROOKLYN. 135
The persons taxed at the Walebocht are the following:
Joris Raphallie hath of his own free will promised to give and contribute |
fl.10
|
Hendrick de Copsteerdt's (the cupper's) land is taxed at |
4
|
Peter Moelett (say Abram the Turk) |
6
|
Jan de Clerck |
6
|
Peter Jansen, resides on Lagebergh’s land |
8
|
Peter Montfoor(t) |
10
|
Jan Martyn |
8
|
Gabriel's land (Mr. Paulus Leendersen must answer for this) |
10
|
Peter Meinst |
8
|
Aert Theunissen (Middag) |
8
|
Jan the chimney-sweeper |
4
|
Nicholas, the Frenchman |
6
|
Total fl |
88
|
The taxed inhabitants at the Gouwanes are these following and undernamed persons:
William Bredenbent hath voluntarily promised to contribute |
fl. 12
|
Jan Petersen is taxed at |
8
|
Barent Bal, in a like sum |
8
|
Theunis Niesen |
12
|
Adam Brouwer |
6
|
Johannus Marcus |
4
|
Mr. Paulus (Van der Beeck) |
10
|
Total fl. |
60
|
By order of the Schepens of the Court of Breuckelen, with the previous approbation of the Director-General and Supreme Council in New Netherland aforesaid.
(Signed) Peter Tonnemen, Secretary.”1
The troubles occasioned by this odious minister's-tax were, however, by no means at an end. In April, Mr. Polhemus petitioned the
1 N. Y. Col. MSS., viii. 463,464,466.