Ecclesiastical records, state of New York, Volume IV, Part 3

Author: New York (State). State Historian. cn; Hastings, Hugh, 1856-1916. cn; Corwin, Edward Tanjore, 1834-1914, ed. cn; Holden, James Austin, 1861-
Publication date: 1901
Publisher: Albany, J. B. Lyon, state printer
Number of Pages: 910


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Nov. 1 Journal of New York council - Act for raising £50. to repair Church of Schenectady 2662


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19 Zinzendorf ordained 2662


7 Mohawk Flatts - Site of several churches 2663 Rev. Henry Barclay settles among the Mohawks. 2663 1735.


Jan. 11 Letters sent off to the Raritans - Letter from New Albany, referred 2663 Classis of Amsterdam to the ministers at New York - Min- utes of Synod sent - Allusions to the re-establishment of peace at Raritan - Shall a new minister, a colleague, be sent to Raritan - Classis would be glad to have some Plan proposed to promote the union of all the Dutch Churches in New Netherland, by a yearly Convention, without im- pairing the Correspondence with Holland. 2663, 2664


June 10 Gov. Cosby to the Lords of Trade - Sends over Act to allow Quakers to vote 2664


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1735. July 8 Acts of the Deputies - Extract from a letter from Raritan - Peace Articles had been read in the churches with general happy effects; but union not yet completed - Reasons - Some of the Complainants had engaged Rieger for one year, although not very orthodox; others met and read sermons - Complainants did not contribute toward Frelinghuysen's salary, nor toward erection of a church - A second minis- ter sent by Classis, would tend to more disquiet, as would also the organization of a new church - They cannot afford to assist the disaffected in building a new church - Prefer to join with the disaffected, in calling a colleague - Three excellent Presbyterian ministers in the vicinity - Some of the Dutch hear and help support these- Should there not be liberty to permit some of these to preach in Dutch churches ? - Presbyterian ministers preach in certain churches in Holland - Consistory must decide whom to ad- mit to the Lord's Supper - Any minister sent from Holland, to the disaffected would be an object of pity . 2665-2668 Rev. Mr. Colgan to the Secretary of Society for Propagating the Gospel 2668, 2669


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Feb. 25 Mohawk Flatts - Sites of Palatine churches. 2669


ADMINISTRATION OF LT. GOV. GEORGE CLARKE, 1736-1742.


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March 12 Church of Schoharie to Classis of Amsterdam - (Not found). 2670 May 17, 18, 28 Mohawk Flatts - Settlers to be sought from Germany (Palatines) and from Ireland 2670-2672 June 6, 14 Dutch Church of New York - Rules for ringing the bell - Business items 2672


June 18, July 26 Mohawk Flatts - Proposals for Protestant Settlers .. 2672 2673


Sept. 3 Rev. John Schuyler of New York, called to Schoharie - Ap- proval of Classis asked - Removal of Van Schie from Poughkeepsie to Albany - Rev. Weiss is suing Elder Reiff for the moneys collected in Holland 2673, 2674


Oct. 1 Call of Schuyler still pending - Letter to be written to Rev. Van Schie 2674


The Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of Schoharie - The call of John Schuyler, approved on condition, that he be examined by Rev. Erickson and Haeghoort nomine Classis; that he sign the Formulas before ordination; that a record be kept of the same; and the Classis be notified; but this not to be regarded as a precedent. 2675 The Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. George M. Weiss - Grieved at the strifes in Central New York - Management


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of the churches in Pennsylvania left mostly to the Synod of North and South Holland - Investigations as to the moneys collected by Weiss and Reiff to be made. 2676


Nov. 27 Rev. Henry Barclay, missionary to Indians 2677


Dec. 13 Church of New York - Manor of Fordham 2677


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Jan. 8 Report of the Deputati on the Letters to Raritan, etc., adopted 2678


Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory at Raritan - Thank- ful that the Peace Articles had been read - The pietistical need to be kindly admonished - Fear to send a second min- ister as a colleague- Doubtful if union could be thus effected - English Presbyterian ministers may be heard, if unto edification - Ignorant members may not be kept from the Lord's Supper because of ignorance, but admonished to grow in knowledge 2678, 2679


March 15 Action of the New York Consistory about a Coetus - Haeg- hoort's reasons for the necessity of a Coetus 2679, 2680


April 9 Mohawk Flatts - Protestant settlers 2680


12 Further action of the New York Consistory on a Coetus. 2680, 2681


21 Governor's Proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving. . 2681


May 2 Action of the Great Consistory of New York on a Coetus - Letter to Domine Haeghoort 2681, 2682


24, 27 Consistory of Church of New York sends a Circular Letter to all the churches, inviting them to send their ministers to a Convention to prepare Plan of a Coetus - The Letter - Benefits of a Coetus .2682-2684


27, 28 John Henry Goetschius applies to the Presbyterian Synod of Philadelphia for ordination - Testimonials satisfactory - His examination - To study divinity with some minister - Allowed to continue preaching 2684, 2685


June 6 Revs. Haeghoort, Du Bois, Freeman and Sandvoord to Classis of Amsterdam - Proposition for a Coetus - Preliminary Conference to be called - This to inform Classis - Hope for encouragement 2685


Sept. 7, 8, 12 Convention concerning a Coetus - Answers of the churches - Preliminary action - Reasons for a Coetus, as given domine Mancius and Muzelius - Articles adopted as a basis for a Coetus; as to the business of a Coetus. 2686-2689 12 Circular Letter of the Convention held to plan a Coetus, to the several churches - Necessity of a Coetus; would pro- mote ministerial unity and increase respect for the clergy; would prevent all alienations among the churches; would settle difficulties; would bind the churches together, and preserve purity of doctrine and discipline; would attract ministers and candidates from Europe; all earnest Chris- tains must recognize the advantages of such a Body .. 2689, 2690


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Sept. 13 Revs. Du Bois, Freeman, Van Driessen, Curtenius, Van Sant- voord and Heaghoort, to the Classis of Amsterdam - Re- view of the circumstances - A Coetus approved by all the churches with one exception - Fundamental Articles adopted - These to be sent to the churches for approval - Another Convention to meet in Spring of 1738 - The Arti- cles as finally adopted to be submitted to Classis for ap- proval 2690, 2691


19 Revs. Antonides, Boel, Mancius and Muzelius to the Classis of Amsterdam - Request Classis to delay their answer about a Coetus or Classis in America -They only pretend subordination to Classis - Muzelius wants the Classis alone as judge over the churches- Others seek Independency of Classis - The other parties are proclaiming that Classis wants a Coetus organized over here - Extracts from Classi- cal Letters, to prove that Classis has asserted that min- isters in America, are members of the Classis and Synod in Holland - That a new Classis in America is far distant; that Classis is continually cautioning the ministers to main- tain correspondence and remain subordinate - Also Rev. Mancius and his church had subordinated themselves firmly to the Classis, and against anything in prejudice thereto - So also Rev. Boel declared that the Classis had not ad- vised Circular Letters to be sent about a Coetus, or a Con- ference on the subject, but only that there should be cor- respondence on the subject - Postscript in October - In- forms Classis that Domine Du Bois, since 1734, has entirely withdrawn from correspondence with Boel 2691-2694


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Rev. Gerard Haeghoort to a certain minister of the Classis of Amsterdam - Anxious to receive permission to ordain Schuyler over church of Schoharie -No answer in two years - This does not accord to our subordination to Classis - Await the result of our action about a Coetus - Necessity of a Coetus for many reasons - Not in conflict with sub- ordination - Belong to Classis, but cannot attend its ses- sions on account of distance - Consistory have their own powers, under Classis - Many Consistories must have some power, when together - Design of a Coetus - To harmonize churches and settle difficulties - Yet no intermediate body between a Consistory and Classis - Ought we not to be- come a Classis? - Desirability of a Classis in America for many reasons - Danger of absolute independency of each church - Classis of Amsterdam does not always answer letters; has no power to enforce its decisions over here, as over the Complainants against Frelinghuysen - A Classis here is necessary to prevent one church lording over another - Examples - Du Bois now sides with Frelinghuysen and Van Santvoord 2695, 2696


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Sept. 28


Trinity Church, New York - Official Pews 2697


Sept. ? An appeal in behalf of Staten Island. 2697, 2698


Dec. 16 Encouragement Bill for a Classical School 2698


Two additional Sermons of Frelinghuysen printed - Preface - Topics . . 2698, 2699 Enlargement of Trinity Church, New York - Description of. 2699


1738.


Jan. 7 Weiss to Classis of Amsterdam - Not found. 2700


Jan. 19 Question about Romish Baptism 2700


31 Action of the Consistory of New York, to record the Minutes of the Convention met to plan a Coetus 2700, 2701


Feb. 21 Church of New York appoints elders as delegates to the Coetus . 2701


March 10 Rev. J. B. Boehm informs Classis of Amsterdam of the coming of domine Dorsius to Bucks Co., Pa. 2701


April 14 Letters to New York, etc., approved 2702


20 Revs. Erickson and Haeghoort to the Classis of Amsterdam - Delay in reception of letter - Apology for loss of patience - Earnest request for a Coetus to approve calls, etc .- Explana- tion and ordination of Schuyler for Schoharie - Erick- zon has removed from Schenectady to the Navesinks - Schuyler came with his elders to be ordained at Second River 2702-2704 Church of Schoharie to the Classis of Amsterdam - Joy at letter of Classis, and gratitude for ordination and installa- tion of their pastor, Rev. John Schuyler 2704, 2705 24 Rev. George H. Weiss to Classis of Amsterdam - Had urged the church in Pennsylvania to submit to Classis, and not follow sectarians 2705, 2706


27 Draft of a Coetus-Constitution for the Dutch Reformed Churches in New Netherland - 11 Articles 2706-2708 The Coetus, per Rev. G. Du Bois, Pres., and G. Haeghoort, Sec., to the Classis of Amsterdam - Necessity of a Coetus long recognized - Members of the Classis urged its forma- tion - The necessity felt in America more than in Holland - An annual Assembly or Coetus formed - Classis has never officially replied to letters relating to the formation of a Coetus- Now inform Classis of the fact - We are to settle things over here- We also adopt the Formulae of Unity - Classis too distant to act on all our affairs - Do not cut ourselves entirely loose from Classis, but will cor- respond with, and take counsel of Classis - Ask for Classi- cal ratification of the Coetus, so as to strengthen the Body ; and to be remembered to the Synod - Revs. Boel, Anto- nides, Mancius and Muzelius oppose the Coetus; but they are generally favorable 2708-2710 Acts of the Deputies - Extracts from a letter of the ministers composing the Coetus- Decline of the church on Staten


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Island, owing to deaths and removals - Requests the Synod to aid that church, as it does other needy congregations (German ) 2710


May 5 The Deputati had not sent the letter about the Coetus, to New York, because other letters came in later, asking delay - The Deputati to report 2711 June 2 The Deputati make such Report - (Not recorded) 2711 Public High Schools 2711


9 Classis of Amsterdam to the Friends of a Coetus 2712


Classis of Amsterdam to the Opponents of a Coetus 2713


15 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. G. Du Bois - (Not found) . .. 2713 First claim set up by the heirs of Anneke Jans to Trinity Church property 2713, 2714


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Sept. 1 Classis receives letter from Rev. G. M. Weiss - Deputati's answers about Coetus in New York still further delayed, on account of additional letters received 2714


Oct. 6 Deputati to report on the affairs of Rev. Weiss - New York Coetus business in statu - Committee to report on the doc- trine and life of the Moravians - A warning Pastoral Let- ter to be prepared concerning them 2714, 2715


20 Rev. G. Du Bois to the Classis of Amsterdam per Rev. Wm. Schiphout - Urges the importance of the Coetus - Free exercise of religion without any support from the state - Classis must see its necessity and usefulness for the pros- perity of the churches - Intended to promote unity of the churches - The decision of the Classis futile in the Raritan affair - Frelinghuysen compelled to endure great persecu- tion - Rev. Muzelius - All American Churches can better understand their own difficulties than by those across the ocean - His personal correspondents urge the Coetus. 2715-2717


Nov. 4 Matters of Revs. Boehm, Weiss, and the Coetus, remain in statu . 2717 Miscellaneous items 2717 1739.


Jan. 13 Acts of the Classis of Amsterdam - Letters to be written to Rev. Boehm, asking him to clear himself of several matters; also to Rev. Dorsius respecting certain remarks of his; also to Rev. Weiss - Deputati asked to present a Report on the matter of a Coetus in New York - Pastoral Letter against the Hernhutters (Moravians) approved 2717, 2718 14 Rev. J. P. Boehm to the Classis of Amsterdam - Allusions to Weiss, Miller, and especially (John) Henry Goetschy, who is officiating without ordination 2718 March 9 Trinity Church orders all the arrearages of Quit-rents to be paid, 1697-1739 2719


29 Opponents to Coetus to Classis of Amsterdam - Not found - Abstract in Oct. 1739 2719


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April 6 Letters to the New Netherland churches read and approved -


Classis approves of a Coetus, if it is to remain a Coetus, and do nothing which is the prerogative of a Classis .. . . 2719


9 Revs. Vas and Mancius to the Classis of Amsterdam - Ask advice about a certain case of marriage and divorce, and their rights as church-members - (See July 20) . 2720


May


30 Dutch Church of Albany keep a pound 2721


2 Episcopal Convention at New York 2721


4 Letters read and approved to St. Thomas and New York. 2721


June 15 Proposal to settle Scotch Protestants near Crown Point. 2721


28 Church of New York - Manor of Fordham 2722


July 20 Report: Parties at Kingston (see April 9) to be required to abstain from the Lord's Supper - Letter received from Rev. Weiss - Referred 2722


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17 The Kingston case and the letter of Weiss remain in statu .. 2723


20 Classis of Amsterdam to the seven ministers of the Coetus - Several letters on the subject, received, pro and con; No objection to a Coetus if no opinion is expressed against the doctrine; and no examinations be held for licensure or ordi- nation, for these are prerogatives of Classis. P. S. Oct. 10 - Count Zinzendorf about to visit New York -The Pas- toral Letter against the Moravians sent to New York - The opponents of Coetus declare the Coetus intends Inde- pendency - If so, the Coetus is disapproved . 2723, 2724


21 The Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of Kingston - The parties, (see April 9), not to be permitted to commune. 2724


Sept. 17 The letter of Kingston, forwarded - Letter from four min- isters objecting to a Coetus in New York, received - Re- ferred . 2724, 2725


Oct. 5 Report on the letter of the ministers objecting to a Coetus - Action already taken to be communicated to them. .. . 2725


Acts of the Deputies - Extracts from a letter of the oppo- nents of a Coetus, dated March 29, 1739 - The intention of its friends to turn the Coetus into a Classis - Wish to see the reasons given for a Coetus-Correspondence of the Classis said to be too individual -It is said there are enough Dutch ministers here now to set up a government for themselves - Circular Letter sent out assumed too much authority - Kingston was only willing to seek information - Mancius and Muzelius not invited to the Conference on Sept. 5, but happened in - They oppose a formal organiza- tion of the Convention, arguing that there were only Con- sistories, Classes and Synods - Church-members could not be compelled to come before a Coetus for trial - The char- tered churches, (New York, Kingston, Albany, Schenectady, Livingston Manor), are only bound by their charters, to their own Consistories and to the Church Government of Dort - A Coetus being unknown to that form of government


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would have no authority - The unchartered churches exist only under the Act of Toleration -Friends of Coetus had bound themselves to the closest correspondence with Classis; yet had undertaken to establish a Coetus; but can- not now be sure of either correspondence or a Coetus - The subscribers will stand for " Subordination to Classis " - They complain that the Acts of Synod sent over are kept in possession of the friends of the Coetus 2725-2729


Nov. 9 Rev. G. Du Bois to Jacob Glen of Schenectady - Thanks for entertainment - His letter to Rev. Dorsius, enclosing one from the Elders of Schenectady, inviting Dorsius to become their pastor - Description of the church there .... ... 2730, 2731 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. V. Antonides - His complaints against the friends of a Coetus - Reasons for a Coetus sent to him - Classis has given permission for a Coetus on cer- tain conditions - Urges him not to oppose it-Copy of the Pastoral Letter against the Moravians 2731, 2732 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. P. H. Dorsius - His zeal - Danger of lording it over others - Exhortation to humility.


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Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. J. P. Boehm - Classis willing to aid him pecuniarily - Exhortation to be more diligent in study . 2733-2734


Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. G. M. Weiss - Correspondence with the Classis - Another call - The question of the funds held by Reiff - He should be made to reply 2734, 2735


Miscellaneous items 2735 1740.


March 3 Acts of the Deputies - Extracts from a letter of Rev. Dor- sius of Bucks Co., Pa. - The correspondence - Complains of the charges made against him-His respects for the Synods - Would make a defence if he knew the charges and accusors 2735, 2736


31 Testimonial of Rev. Cornelius Van Santvoord to Rev. P. H. Dorsius . 2736


April 1 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. J. P. Boehm - Thanks him for reporting to Rev. Dorsius the condition of the Pennsylvania churches - Sympathizes with him in his hardships, and will seek to help him - Sends him Kulenkamp's treatise against the Moravians 2737


4 Kulenkamp's treatise against the Moravians to be sent to Surinam and New York 2738


8 Churches of Kings County to the Classis of Amsterdam - Request Classis to send them a minister - Freeman and Antonides very aged - Duties of the new minister - His salary - Preliminary expenses - Perquisites . 2738-2740 14 Certificates of Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen to Rev. P. H. Dorsius. 2740 13 Church of Schenectady made into a Fort 2740


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June 13, 27, July 18 Classis receives a letter from Rev. Dorsius - Letters to be written to him, to Rev. Boehm, and to New York 2741


Acts of the Synod of South Holland - Count Zin- zendorf - The candidates, Van Basten and Goet- schey are regarded as ministers 2741


July 31 Act for naturalizing Johannes Martinus Van Harlingen 2742


Aug. 8 Classis sends Letters to New York and Pennsylvania, with a Pastoral Letter and Kulenkamp's book against the Herrn- hutters (Moravians) 2743


Sept. 4 Classis announces their desire to find a minister for Long Island 2743


Oct. 3 Extracts from letter of Rev. J. P. Boehm, read to Classis. ... 2743 Call of the Churches of Queens County on Rev. John Henry Goetschius 2743-2745


Nov. 22 Rev. Mr. Colgan to the Society for Propagating the Gospel - Affairs at Jamaica - Rev. Mr. Whitefield 2745


Dec. 27 Rev. Henry Barclay, petitions for and receives a piece of land in the Mohawk country 2745 Revivalism at this period - Miscellaneous items 2745, 2746


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Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New York - Small Manuscript Volume containing signatures of Elders, Deacons and Church-Masters, 1715-1767 - Note by Rev. Dr. T. W. Chambers - Lists of Officers 1741-67 2746-2750 1741 .. Missions among the Mohawks - Rev. Henry Barclay 2751


April 10 Rev. Dorsius has no authority to act as Superintendent in Pennsylvania . 2751


22 Burning of the Fort and Chapel 2751


23 Rev. B. Freeman to the Classis of Amsterdam - About the conditions of a Coetus - Coetus must resist false doctrine - Long delay of Classis in filling calls - Expense of getting ministers from Holland - Desirability of a Classis - Inde- pendent preachers - Dorsius authorized by Classis of Rotter- dam to ordain, etc .- Arrival of Goetschius - His Installa- tion at Jamaica - Students under Dorsius - Classis of Am- sterdam has a right to constitute a Coetus here; has author- ized ordination - Opposition of Muzelius and Mancius - Desires subordination to Classis 2752, 2753


28 Dutch Church of New York - Monthly meeting of Consistory - Repairing Church on Manor of Fordham 2753, 2754


1 Rev. P. H. Dorsius sends testimonials to Classis of Amster- dam (See Mar. 31, 1740, and April 14, 1740) 2754


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City of Albany donates eight pounds to church of Schagticoke. 2754


14 Rev. Gualterus Du Bois to Classis of Amsterdam - Conditions required for a Coetus- Warnings against the Moravians - Arguments against the Coetus - Failure to get a Convention


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in 1741 - General demand for a Coetus - Domine Dorsius said to have been authorized by Classis of Rotterdam to ordain, etc .- Rev. J. H. Goetschius - Hence, the necessity of Classis of Amsterdam constituting a Coetus - Difficulty of obtaining ministers from Holland - Some are going over to the Independents or Episcopalians - Perfect freedom of conscience here enjoyed; but this permits all sorts of fanati- cism - A Coetus would tend to order and harmony - John Van Driessen - Moravians - Will not answer the objections to the Coetus in detail - Reasons for defections to the Episcopalians and Independents - Necessity of another min- ister on Long Island 2754-2757


June 20 Burning of the Fort and Chapel - The Negro Conspiracy. 2757-2759 July 3 Commission of George Clinton to be Governor of New York: As to Religion 2759, 2760


11 Rev. John Arondeus called by the Deputies of the Classis for the churches of Kings County 2760


14 Acts of the Deputies - Extracts of a letter from Rev. G. M. Weiss - Has baptized several Indians - Only one minister, an Englishman, among them - The French of Canada build schools and churches for them - Will endeavor to satisfy the Classis about Pennsylvania matters 2760, 2761


17 Rev. John Arondeus accepts the call to Kings County 2761 23,28 Final settlement of the Church of New York with the Estate of Mrs. Selyns 2761-2763


Aug. 20, 24 Burning of the Fort and Chapel 2763, 2764


Sept. 4 The Classis reads letters from Rev. B. Freeman and Rev. G. Du Bois - Inquiries to be made about the power given to Rev. P. H. Dorsius - Final examination of Arondeus and his ordination 2765


9 Classis of Amsterdam to the Church of Midwout, etc .- The call · and ordination of Arondeus - Exhortation to receive him in love - Reference to ordination of Goetschius by Dor- sius, and his settlement at Jamaica 2765, 2766


Oct. 2 Letter to Midwout approved - Inquiries to be made about Dorsius 2766


Nov. 17-27 Action of Legislative Assembly on bill to tax merchants to help sustain the minister and the poor 2767


Dec. 12 Letter from Rev. Wilhelmus about Dorsius - Letters to Dor- sius and New York to be written in accordance with Report. 2767


14 Dutch Church of New York; evening service instead of after- noon 2767


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15 Rev. Mr. Colgan to Society for Propagating the Gospel - Progress of Church of England - Decline of enthusiasts - Whitefield 2767, 2768 Board of Correspondence in New York, instituted, in connec- tion with Scotch Society for Propagating Christian knowl- edge - See 1709 2768


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Jan. 9 Return of Rev. John Arondeus - Captured by pirates - Robbed - Asks to be released from engagement to Kings County; or otherwise, to delay his journey - Classis refuses to release him, but will admit delay - Charity invoked in his behalf 2768, 2769


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14 Dutch Church of New York - Proposal for a third minister - A new door in Old Church - Manor of Fordham ... 2769, 2770 Dutch Church of New York - A third minister - Subscription ordered 2770


30 Cases of Arondeus and Weiss remain in statu 2771


Feb. 18, March 11, 18 Church of New York - Calling a Third Min- ister 2771-2773


April 2 Letter from Rev. Weiss received - Arondeus soon to start again for America 2773


8 Church of New York - Calling a Third Minister 2774


25 Extracts from letter of Rev. Weiss - Has made suggestions to the Church of Philadelphia - Offered to settle again there - Zinzendorf draws away many - Suggestions about converting the Indians 2774, 2775


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29 Church of New York - A new call - Manor of Fordham. .. 2775


7 Cases of Weiss and Arondeus remain in statu - Van Hoeven- berg accepted as a Commendatus 2775, 2776


Church of New York - Manor of Fordham 2776


16 A new certificate given to Arondeus - Copy of Act of Classis concerning - Letter sent with him 2776, 2777




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