[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] And for the better execution and performance of his duty and office, the Secretary of the aforementioned Director and Council shall as we hereby charge him, assist the Fiscal, in the taking of any preparatory information, such as judicial acts, and all other previous matters and papers i?i J udlcio and out of the same, which shall be necessary for the performance of his duty. Secretary Cornells van Tienhoven, the clerks and other writers in the service of the Hon''''" Company here, have not been willing to assist me and, as well as the Director, would not acknowledge me except in whatever accorded with the Director's humor, nor assist me to defend myself against the Director's false accusations made behind my back; others had a taste of the Director's disfavor who were in any way serviceable to me in transcribing or writing, for such, as well as myself and the Deputy were esteemed by the Director rebels against the government of New Netherland, though entirely innocent, and compassing in my opinion nothing else than peace and a united good government. 18. He shall also employ a sworn or such officer as the aforesaid council is accustomed to make use of, to serve all such summonses, citations, or any other commands or mandamuses necessary to the performance and execution of his office and duty.