Action. Rose Joelé vs. François Soleil, for breach of promise; the bans had been published and parties then cohabited, but before any marriage ceremony had been performed; defendant refuses to fulfill his promise, on the ground of uncongeniality of temper; that plaintiff has a bad breath, and is capable of killing any man living with her, " as she has a white lung;" he would rather join the Indians than marry her.

Identifier
NYSA_A1809-78_V08_0087b

Date Original
July 25 1656

Language
Dutch

Source
New York State Archives. New Netherland. Council. Dutch colonial council minutes, 1638-1665. Series A1809. Volume 8.

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