They refused to appear before General Jacob Cuyler about the matter of the fugitives and as a result , the authorities bore down on their settlement .
After his brother 's death Stuurman offered refuge to escaped slaves and other fugitives .
slaves refused to appear before General Jacob Cuyler about the matter of the fugitives and as a result , the authorities bore down on their settlement .
After his brother 's death Stuurman offered refuge to escaped slaves and other fugitives .