Brief van ds. Hooyman aan Jan Brandes Possibly 1784

"Brief van ds. Hooyman aan Jan Brandes" is a handwritten letter penned by Dutch clergyman Johannes Hooyman, dated October 14, 1784. The letter is a testament to Hooyman's meticulous script and the importance of personal correspondence in the 18th century. The letter likely deals with a matter of local church governance, as it mentions the "Dienst" and "Casten Continueeren" suggesting the letter pertains to the continuation of the service. While the exact details remain unknown, the letter provides a glimpse into the lives of Dutch citizens in the 1700s and the importance of communication in maintaining community order.