Minute. Application of the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam for the delivery to the city sheriff of the body of Hendrick Jansen, smith, who committed suicide by hanging himself at the Calckhook, and of their claim to the exclusive jurisdiction of the city sheriff over all persons who might commit manslaughter within the city limits.

Identifier
NYSA_A1809-78_V10_pt3_0273a

Date Original
July 16 1664

Language
Dutch

Source
New York State Archives. New Netherland. Council. Dutch colonial council minutes, 1638-1665. Series A1809. Volume 10.

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