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Ecclesiastical Records
STATE OF NEW YORK
Published by the State under the supervision of
HUGH HASTINGS, State Historian
Volume IV
ALBANY J. B. LYON COMPANY, STATE PRINTERS 1902
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(All documents arranged under the heads of the respective governors, and in chronological order.)
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June 7 Dutch Church of New York. Information to be sought about every farm on Fordham Manor, to regulate the leases ..... 2309 8 Statement or Declaration of certain ministers, to those " Cited " by Frelinghuysen and his Consistories, justifying them in the Publication of their "Complaint " or " Reply to the Letters of Citation " 2309-2312
(June ?) Certain Poems bearing on the case of Frelinghuysen and the Complainants 2312-2317
(June?)
Preface to the Complaint 2317-2329
Sept. 3 Acts of Classis. Call of Rev. R. Erickzon to the churches of Hackensack, Schraalenberg and Paramus. Booklets pre- sented to the Classis about the dissensions in the Churches on the Raritan 2330
4 Acts of the Deputies. Call of Rev. Henricus Coens to Aquackononck and Belleville; and of Rev. R. Ericson to New Barbadoes, or Hackensack. Their ordinations ... 2331
Oct.
5 Rev. John Jacob Ehle to Society for Propagating the Gospel. 2332 Report of the Deputies on the book styled " Complaint against Frelinghuysen." Frelinghuysen and his Consistory re- quested to answer 2332, 2333
Nov. 2 Extracts from a letter from the Raritan Complainants. Apologizes for sending over the Complaint without a letter. Later events at Raritan. Rumors of denials of the acts of suspension; Goelet's statements. Had locked up the church against Frelinghuysen, but had subsequently lost possession of it. Wish another minister from Holland. Dutch churches subject to another Civil Power; yet almost all depend on Classis of Amsterdam. Does Frelinghuysen still belong to the Dutch Church? What would now be done with a minister in Holland, who followed the Laba- dists and Mennonites. Ask for extracts of their Acts ap- pointing Frelinghuysen; and for speedy advice. This let- ter endorsed by Du Bois, Boel, Antonides and Vas ... 2333-2335 Rev. Wm. C. Berkenmeyer at Quassaick, occasionally, 1725-1731 2335
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Nov. 2 Account of Negroes imported into New York, 1700-1726. . 2336 Census of New Jersey, 1726. 2336, 2337
Jan. 5,9 Dutch Church of New York. Barend de Forest appointed Schoolmaster. His duties. Publication from the Pulpit of his appointment 2337-2343
8 Report on the Raritan case. Letters written 2343
Feb. 12 Dutch Church of New York. Proposition to build a new church 2343, 2344
19 Further Report on Raritan case. 2344
March 1 Governor Burnet to Rev. Wm. C. Berkenmeyer, as to his rights on the Glebe at Quassaick 2344, 2345
April 1 Case of Frelinghuysen remains in statu. 2345
May 6 Resolution of the State regarding the earliest age at which men can be called to the ministry. 2345-2347
June 2 Gov. Burnet to the Lords of Trade. Public papers to be sent. Reports of Christenings and Burials. Small num- ber of Church of England ministers. 2347, 2348
14 Rev. Cornelius Van Santvoord to Classis of Amsterdam. The " Complaint against Frelinghuysen " sent the year before. Van Santvoord alluded to unpleasantly in the Preface and Declaration of said Book. His "Defence " of himself in a Dialogue . 2348-2351
Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen. Their re- ception of the book styled "The Complaint " etc. The book examined. Prolix, and many points unimportant. Seventeen points specified, which Classis wishes him to answer. Kind admonition that he should work for peace. 2351-2356
Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. Henry Boel. His letter and request, about the difficulties at Raritan, received. Com- plaint of the prolixity of the Book against Frelinghuysen. Have notified Frelinghuysen to answer. Exhortation to peace . 2356, 2357
3 Rev. Mr. Vesey to the Society for Propagating the Gospel. Requests an Assistant. 1400 Indians and Negro slaves to be taught. Many communicants among them. Mr. Neau, formerly catechist; now Mr. Wetmore. 2357 .
13 Dutch Church of New York. Manor of Fordham .. 2357, 2358
14 Dutch Church of New York. Ground to be purchased for a second church building. (Nassau and Cedar Sts.) 2358 21 Dutch Church of New York. Deeds shown for land for new church 2358
22 Classis of Amsterdam. The book styled, "Freeman's De- fence " received 2359
Aug. 29 Dutch Church of New York. Deeds for land. Money to be paid . 2359
July 30-Aug. 8 Synod of North Holland. Departure of Coens and Erickson for America 2359
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Trinity Church. Rev. Mr. Colgan appointed to the Parish
Sept. 4 of Rye. He and Mr. Wetmore of Trinity exchange places. 2360 22 Dutch Church of New York. Manor of Fordham .. ....... 2360
Call of Rev. Martin Henry Nieuwpoort to the Dutch Church of Constantinople. Freeman's Defence still in hands of Committee. Van Santvoord's Dialogue, in his Defence, re- ceived. Referred to the Committee. Letter from the Com- plainants also received. Examination of students for For- eign Lands. First requirement to reject the errors of Prof. Roel
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Oct. 7 Report on the Raretan case. Classis can give no decision until Frelinghuysen has been heard in his own defence. Some answer ought at once to be made to the Complain- ants, since they only ask advice from Classis, instead of a judgment. The ministers who endorsed the Complaint, ought also to be written to, urging them to promote peace; to dissuade them from ideas of independence; that Classis does not think it necessary to defend itself, by sending over to America, extracts concerning their appointment of Frelinghuysen. That Freeman be written to, individually, not commending the style of his Defence; that he be re- quested to admonish Frelinghuysen to moderation, and to clear himself of the charges; that Freeman himself must abstain from fanning the flames of discord, as he has done in his pamphlet; that he make charges in an orderly way; to ask him why he and Bartholf assumed the right to ap- prove Frelinghuysen's Sermons, when such approval be- longs to Classis .- To notify Van Santvoord that his Dialogue had been received, but that it was desirable that so much agitation had not been made; that he should ad- monish Frelinghuysen to moderation and to defend him- self . 2362-2364
Classis of Amsterdam, to the Complainants. Their " Com- plaint " received. Frelinghuysen requested to answer. Re- bukes them for shutting up the church against Freling- huysen; and for not appealing to Classis to act as a judge, instead of only asking advice 2364, 2365
28 Letters to the Complainants, and to the ministers who en- dorsed the Complaint, read and approved. 2366
Nov. 10 Rules for Sabbath Observance at Albany 2366
Dec. 1 Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Du Bois, Antonides, Boel and Vas. Letter to "Complainants " enclosed. Waiting for Defence of Frelinghuysen. Request them to rebuke " Com- plainants " for shutting up their church against Freling- huysen. Danger of the churches losing their liberties. Disapproves their apparent recognition of independence by the Complainants. Difficulty of governing churches under another Civil Power. But some of the Dutch churches
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have charters to regulate their affairs, as under the Synod of Dort. Classis insists on its judicial position over this case at Raretan, although it cannot enforce them in an- other dominion .- The ministers who endorsed the " Com- plaint " need to reconsider their conduct in this. Classis passes by some objectionable expressions in their letter. The grief of Classis over the disputes, as seen by the Com- plaint, and the books of Freeman and Van Zantvoord. Exhortations to all to peace. Extracts from earlier letters, those of Selyns and Du Bois, acknowledging their subordi- nation to Classis 2366-2370
Dec. 1 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. B. Freeman. His letter and book, his " Defence " received. His book very unsatisfac- tory, and positively harmful. Urged to stifle the flames of discord and promote peace. His irregular accusation of some minister of heterodoxy. Request to explain why he and Bartholf dared to assume the prerogative of Classis in approving Frelinghuysen's Sermons. . 2371, 2372 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. Cornelius Van Santvoord. His letter and "Dialogue " received. The third publica- tion about troubles in America. Flames of discord among the ministers of peace. Surprise that for a supposed in- sult, he should go to so much trouble and expense. Dis- putes made worse. The book not orderly or accurate. Seeks to defend Frelinghuysen. Hard to say on which side the most blame. Exhortation to promote peace .. 2372-2374
27 Dutch Church of New York. Second Appointment of Barend de Forest as Schoolmaster 2374, 2375 1727.
Jan. 12, 15, 26 Dutch Church of New York. Committee to notify Gov. Burnet of the project to build a new church, and asking his approval. Approval. Collection of bonds for the same 2375, 2376
March 7 Dutch Church in New York. Suggestions for the building of the new church. Release of a debtor from confinement .- March 9. Plans of the new church. Overseers of the building. March 16, 22. Directions to the Overseers. 2376-2380
30 Palatine Lutheran Church of Quassaick call Rev. Wm. C. Berkenmyer of New York, to officiate twice a year for them . 2380, 2381
April 5 Dutch Church of New York. Further orders respecting the new church 2381
Acts of the Deputies. Extracts from letter of Rev. T. J. 6
Frelinghuysen. Had received letter of Classis of June 6, 1726. Malice, the origin of the " Complaint ". Will pub- lish a " Refutation ". His answers to the seventeen points
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alluded to. Generally false. See answers in detail, com- paring the two letters - that of the Classis of June, 1726, and this one 2381-2388
April 7 Examination of Aegidius Luyck and others 2388, 2389
13 Latin certificate of ordination of John Van Driessen at New Haven 2389
Dutch Church of New York. Further contracts for new building . 2390
May
31 Dutch Church of New York. Plans for the new church. 2390, 2391
July 8 Induction of Rev. Thos. Stanard over Episcopal Church of Westchester 2391, 2392
Sept.
1 Classis receives letters from Raritan 2392
15 Rev. Cornelius Van Santvoord to Rev. John Hagelis, min- ister at Amsterdam. His " Dialogue " on the Raritan Dis- pute has tended to pacification. Book more important in America than it seems to Classis. Blame on both sides. Suggestions as to peace .. 2393-2395
Nov. 2 Dutch Church of New York. Accounts of new church. 2395
10 Action of Classis on Raritan disputes. Former Deputati to help the new 2395
15 Modification of oath, when taken by Jews 2395
16 Dutch Church of New York. Further arrangements respect- ing the new church building 2396, 2397
29 Licenses required in Albany, to sell strong Liquor. 2397
15 Dutch Church of New York. Appointment of Henry M. Kock as Organist. Gift of an Organ by the Governor. Terms of appointment. Style of music. 2397-2399 1728.
Jan. 3 Classis receives letters from New York, from Revs. Du Bois and Boel. Abstract of same . 2400
Feb. 20 Dutch Church of New York. Manor of Fordham leases. 2400, 2401 April 5 Classis receives letters from Revs. Santvoord, Du Bois and Boel 2401
Report of Classis of Amsterdam, on the differences in the churches of the Raritan. Many severe expressions used by Frelinghuysen in his reply. Some things mentioned by us he neglects in his reply. Many of the accusations are posi- tively denied. Others he acknowledges, but defends. That he intends to publish a Refutation of the "Complaint ". He refers to several printed pamphlets on this business.
2401-2405 Rule in reference to baptizing illegitimate children. 2405 14 Dutch Church of New York. Plans in reference to new church . 2405, 2406
Dec.
14 Gov. Burnet to the Bishop of London. Presbyterians at Ja- maica began suit to recover their church property . 2392
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April 18 Dutch Church of New York. Address to the New Governor, Montgomery. Plans in reference to new church .. 2406
26 Certificate of Ordination of University of Heidelberg to Rev. George Weiss 2406
29 Commission to the Bishop of London for exercising jurisdic- tion in the American Colonies. Latin and English. .. 2407-2413
May 3 Further consideration by the Classis, of the Dispute at Rari- tan. The excommunication, the principal mistake. Final decision yet reserved for certain reasons: our non-juris- diction; the churches under another Civil Government; contradictory testimony ; premature decision might increase the strife. Exhortations should be sent to both parties to come to terms; or choose arbitrators in America. Other- wise, further proofs demanded 2413-2415
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27 Dutch Church of New York. The new church building. ... . 2415 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen. Aston- ished for his style of language. Requested not to publish his " Refutation ". Reasons for reserving decision. Ex- horted to peace. His excommunications of members not legal. His failure to answer certain questions. Should make confessions and retractions. The other parties must do the same. Arbitrators. Classical desire for peace. 2416-2420 Classis of Amsterdam to the Complainants. Similar advice to that above 2420-2424
July 27-Aug. 5 Synod of North Holland. Philadelphia 2424
The Consistories of Certain German Churches in Pennsyl- vania to the Classis of Amsterdam 2425-2437
Aug. 14 Dutch Church of New York. The new church building. A certain debt 2438
15 Revs. Du Bois, Antonides and Boel to the Classis of Amster- dam. Their advice to the German ministers of Pennsyl- vania to write to the Classis of Amsterdam. . 2438, 2439
Oct. 4 Classis receives a letter from Staten Island. Anthony Cur- tenius received among the "Commendatos " for Foreign Churches. Rev. Nathan Erickzon sent to Curacoa ... 2439-2440
Nov.
14 Classis receives letter from New York about the German churches in Pennsylvania. Comforting letter to be writ- ten to them . 2440
20 Dutch Church of New York. The new church. 2440, 2441
28 Classis of Amsterdam to the German churches in Pennsyl- vania, under care of J. P. Boehm. Sympathy of Classis for them. Will carefully consider their circumstances. Ex- hortation to fidelity 2441, 2442
Dec. 1 Classis of Amsterdam to the ministers at New York. 'T'he German churches in Pennsylvania. Exhortation that all should follow Church Rules in accepting certificates, when offered 2443, 2444
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Dec. 12 Dutch Church of New York. Charges at funerals. Duties of Organist 2444
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Jan. 9 Dutch Church of New York. Admonition to the Organist. .. 2444 11 Classis requests ministers of New York to honor church certificates from Staten Island 2445
Feb.
30 Dutch Church of New York. The Organist apologizes for his absences 2445 Testimony of Peterson and Van Nostrand concerning a meet- ing between the Complainants and Frelinghuysen ... 2446, 2447 3 (13) Consistory of T. J. Frelinghuysen to the Complainants. Offers to annul the Ban on certain conditions. Invitation to meet the Consistory on Feb. 20. Meeting held. Ex- tracts of letters, requiring confessions, etc., read .... 2447-2449 Dutch Church of New York. Need of more funds to com- plete the new church. Appeal from pulpit for more funds.
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29 The Complainants to Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen. Technical objections to the Consistory's propositions for peace. Ar- bitration by outside parties deemed impossible. Desire Frelinghuysen to comply with directions of Classis, with- out conditions. Frelinghuysen alone must annul the Ban, and recognize the Complainants as members. Complainants are then prepared to make suitable acknowledgments. 2454-2456
May April 22 Dutch Church of New York. The new church. . 2456, 2457 4 Classis approves the Book of Frelinghuysen, styled, "The Mirror which does not Flatter " 2457, 2458
5 Governor's license to make a collection to aid in complet- ing the new Dutch Church in New York. 2458
19 Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen to the Complainants. Is willing to obey the Classis but not the conditions of the Complain- ants. Classis requires of the Complainants acknowledg- ment of their imprudence and the recognition of Freling- huysen as their lawful minister. This must be done in writing. Then the ban will be removed. Arbitrators may then be appointed. Complainants may remain in the Seces- sion Congregation, of 1727, organized by Rev. Coens. His action in this not to be approved. The ban not to be with- drawn until they confess 2459-2461
June 10 The Complainants to Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen. Many techni- cal and verbal criticisms of his letter to them of April 19, 1729 2461-2468 20 The Classis of Amsterdam to the Brethren in Pennsylvania. Classis ratifies all the Acts of Rev. J. P. Boehm, before his ordination. That he must now be ordained by the min- isters in New York. Boehm's Church Rules endorsed. This action of Classis not to be regarded as a precedent.
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1729. June 20 Classis of Amsterdam to the Rev. John Philip Boehm. Call of the German churches upon him to be considered legal, from necessity. Must now be ordained by the Dutch min- isters of New York 2471-2473
The Classis of Amsterdam to the ministers of New York. Request them to ordain John Philip Boehm, nomine Classis 2473-2475
July 26 Synod of North Holland, Philadelphia. 2475
18, Oct. 3 Anthonius Curtenius assigned to go to New Nether- land. His examination and ordination. 2475, 2476 30-Aug. 26 Dutch Church of New York. Church of Fordham. 2476 2477
Oct. 23 and Nov. 13 Dutch Church of New York. Bonds. 2477-2478
Nov. 14 Liquor licenses required in Albany. 2478
20 Three Mile Run, N. J., raises a subscription for a pastor .. ..
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23 Ordination of John Philip Boehm in New York. Review of the circumstances. Substance of the letters of the Classis of Amsterdam on this business. New ministers for the Ger- man churches to be sought from the Classis of Amster- dam. Salary of Domine Boehm. The German Elders and Deacons to subscribe to the Dutch Doctrines and Discip- line. Their subscriptions. Record of the Ordination. 2478-2484 24 Reconciliation between Domines Boehm and Weiss .... 2484-2487
20 Documents about Boehms' ordination in New York to be recorded 2487
Dec.
29 The Lutheran Church in Albany 2488
18 Dutch Church of New York. The new church. 2488, 2489 New Volume of Sermons by Frelinghuysen 2490
1730.
Jan. 1 Dutch Church of New York. Appointment of Jan de la Mon- tague, as sexton. Eight particulars as to his duties in the Building. Four particulars as to his duties to the Con- sistory. Four particulars as to his duties about the graves. Prices at funerals. His special payments for duties to the Elders; for his duties to the Deacons; for his duties to the Church Masters. Prices for graves 2490-2495
25 Dutch Church of New York. Request of John P. Zenger to be organist 2495, 2496 Feb .- March. Advertisement by Rev. George Michael Weiss for scholars. 2496 April 13 Consistories of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill to certain ministers at Amsterdam, giving them power of attorney to call a pastor for them. His duties and salary. 2497-2502
17 Consistories of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill to the Classis of Amsterdam about their call 2503-2506 The Consistory of Freehold and Middletown, N. J., to cer- tain individuals in Amsterdam to secure a minister for them. Their circumstances. Employment of Rev. Joseph Morgan, a Presbyterian, for twenty years; giving them
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one-fourth of his time. Desirability of a Dutch minister. Power of Attorney to call. His qualifications and duties. His compensations. Attestations 2506-2513 25-Aug. Synod of North Hollond. Philadelphia. 2513, 2514
July
17 Classis of Amsterdam and the German church of Philadel- phia . 2514
Sept. 4 Rev. Geo. M. Weiss of Philadelphia, visits the Classis of Amsterdam. Opposition to Rev. J. P. Boehm. Asks aid to build a church in Philadelphia 2514, 2515 Oct. 2 Action of Classis on the affairs of Rev. J. P. Boehm. Reaffir- mation of the legality of Boehm's ministry. New Report desired on the Frelinghuysen and Raritan Affair. ... 2515, 2516 6 Dutch Church of New York. Pews. 2516-2519
14 Rev. Jedediah Andrew's testimony to the German minister of Philadelphia 2519
Dec. 5 Classis sends letters to Pennsylvania. Rev. Weiss and Elder Reiff raising money for the churches in Pennsylvania. Let- ters received from New York about ordination of Boehm. Acts of the Synod to be sent yearly to New York. Report on the Raritan case. Rev. Frelinghuysen very sick. Peace negotiations broken off. Complainants desire to be released from their excommunication, and to call a minister for themselves; have sent power of attorney. Poughkeepsie and Fishkill have done the same . 2519-2521 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. John P. Boehm. Sympathy of Classis. Sorrow at their schisms. Suggest exchange of pulpits between Boehm and Weiss in the interest of peace. Exhortation to cultivate gentleness and peace ...... 2521-2523 Classis of Amsterdam to the Overseers of the Three German churches. References to the factions existing. Exhorta- tions to peace 2523-2524
Classis of Amsterdam to the church of Schipback. Opposi- tion of some to Boehm's ordination. Importance of peace in the church. Exhortations to recognize Boehm's ordina- tion and to promote peace 2524-2528 Classis of Amsterdam to the ministers of New York. Com- mends their exact obedience in reference to the ordination of Boehm; and their laborious correspondence about the churches. Their letters to Boehm and his opponents. Rev. Weiss and Elder Reiff in Holland to raise money for the church of Pennsylvania. Weiss's inclinations for peace. Much money raised by Weiss and Reiff. Acts of Synod to be sent to America. Decision on the Raritan disputes de- layed . 2528-2532
Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistories of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill. Congratulations on their determination to have a minister. Minister will be sent as soon as possible .. 2533, 2534 1731.
Jan. 9 Gerard Haagoort accepted by the Classis as " Commendatus " for foreign churches - Raritan case still pending. .... .. . 2534
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Jan. 9 Petition to be allowed to collect funds to build a Dutch Church at Fishkill 2534, 2535 Feb. 19, March 19. Society for Propagating the Gospel receive a letter dated June 15, 1730, from Rev. John J. Ehlig (Ehle, Oehl; ) for Bishop of London - Consideration of Mr. Ehlig's let- ter - His poor circumstances 2535
April 2 Cornelius Van Schie received in Classis as " Commendatus " for foreign churches - Rev. Gerard Hagoort called to Free- hold and Middletown, N. J .- His examination and ordina- tion - Classis receives a Report on the Raritan case - The Complainants released from their excommunication .. 2535, 2536
May
14 Dutch Church of New York - Rules about Pews. . . 2537
7 Classis approves letters to be sent to Raritan, Millstone (or Harlingen) and other places -Action about sending copies of Minutes of Synod to New York and Cape of Good Hope. 2537 2538
Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory at Raritan - Sym- pathy for sickness of Frelinghuysen - Sorrow at their con- tinued troubles - Exhortation to Peace - Classis refuses to allow the disaffected to call another minister; releases the disaffected from their excommunication - Exhortation against certain irregularities 2538-2540
Classis of Amsterdam to the Complainants at Raritan - Grief at their estrangements - Joy at their submission to Classical authority, and at their expressed desires for peace - Sorrow that peace was not accomplished; and at Freling- huysen's sickness; also at alleged irregularities - Classis releases them from their excommunication - Exhortation not to boast about it- Refuses to allow them to call an- other pastor - Desires further information about the Eng- lish dissenter's preaching 2540-2544 Classis of Amsterdam to the (Seceded) Consistories of Har- ligen, Old Raritan and Three Mile Run - Classis refuses to allow them to call a pastor 2544, 2545 Messrs. Knibbe and Wilhelm to Church of North and South Hampton, Pa. 2545
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June 4 Call of Cornelius Van Schie to Poughkeepsie and Fishkill - His examination and ordination 2545, 2546
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Certain ministers in Amsterdam to the Consistories of Pough- keepsie and Fishkill - Van Schie accepts their call. . 2546, 2547 Rev. Mr. Poyer to the Society for Propagating the Gospel - Their missionary at Jamaica for twenty-one years - Con- tentions with the Independents - Law-suits go against the Episcopal Church -Asks to be permitted to return to Great Britain on account of the infirmities of age. 2547 Rev. Mr. Colgan applies to be sent to the Episcopal Church of Jamaica in place of Rev. Mr. Poyer - Testimonials as to character 2548
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