E.B. O'Callaghan, Laws and Ordinances of New Netherland, 1638-1674, at 33 (1868)
Abstract
Ordinance Of The Director And Council Of New Netherland Against Drawing A Knife And Inflicting A Wound Therewith: No one shall presume to draw a knife much less to would any person, under the penalty of fl.50, to be paid immediately, or, in default, to work three months with the Negroes in chains; this, without any respect of person. Let every one take heed against damage and be warned.
Summary
Prohibited brandishing knives, punishable by fine or hard labor.
Law Text
Therefore, We hereby Ordain, decree and enact, agreeably to the Ordinance made last year in Holland by the High and Mighty Lords States General, that no one shall presume to draw a knife much less to would any person, under the penalty of fl.50, to be paid immediately, or, in default, to work three months with the Negroes in chains; this, without any respect of person. Let every one take heed against damage and be warned.
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Categories
COMMITTING CRIME W/ WEAPON - NON-GUN ARMS