This book provides a unique look at life in colonial-era Albany, New York. The court minutes document the legal proceedings and disputes of the day, offering insight into the lives of both the wealthy and the poor. This is an essential resource for anyone studying the history of colonial New York or the Dutch influence on American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.