[2] Tonnage dues.
132. Aeneas Mackay’s Oath as a Burgher of Amsterdam. September 16, 1739 (N.S.).
You do swear that you will be a good and faithfull Porter[1] of this City and will be obedient to such Rulers, as shall from time to time be appointed, in this Place, in watching and discovering all attempts that may be made against the Rulers or People of this Place, and that you will at all Times Exert yourself in the defence of this City, and do all that becomes a good and honest Porter in Discovering any Designs. So Help you God.
Æneas Mackay of London, Captain, has taken the above Oath and the Lords Thesaurieren[2] have received the Porter money. Dated in Amsterdam, Sept'r 16, 1739.
Joan Thierry.[3]
[1] Dutch poorter, burgher.
[2] Treasurers.
[3] Secretary of Amsterdam from 1717 to 1771. Elias, Vroedschap, II. 572.