[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Director Kieft did, with the approbation of his superiors, employ La Montagne, a very learned man, as member of the Council, although not sent from Fatherland expressly in that capacity, in whicli he is continued by Director Stuyvesant. Brian Nuton, Captain Lieutenant, having served the Company a long time, is also employed as Councillor; and it is a great untruth, that he does not understand the Dutch language, but it will be proved that he speaks it fluently. 27. The petitioners must show that Commissary Adriaen de Keyser, is unqualified for his office. 28 and 29. We are not aware "that the Director esteems Jelmer Tomassen and Paulus Leendersen to be thieves. Jelmer Tomassen is in this country; if needs be, he will willingly answer the petitioners. 30. On proof of this article by the petitioners, the Fiscal will be recalled. 31. As regards the calumnies against Cornells van Tienhoven, he is prepared to answer the petitioners, if their High Mightinesses consider it necessary. 32. No person warned the Director against the Secretary, except those who were seeking for his situation : that might be proved in New Netherland. 33. Director Stuyvesant's demeanor towards Jochem Pitersen and Melyn, is to us unknown, and it must be proved, and not stated through passion. Francis Douthey being indebted to the Company about eleven hundred guilders, petitioned, in New Netherland, for permission to depart.