Ecclesiastical records, state of New York, Volume IV, Part 4

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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June July


4 Revs. Arondeus and Weiss 2777


23 Rev. Arondeus -A new call received from Midwout for Aron- deus - Will pay him his salary and donate him one hundred pounds - Rev. Freeman has died - Letter and book received from Rev. Weiss 2777


July-Aug. Synod of North Holland - Arondens; Midwout 2778


Sept.


3 Letter from Weiss - Will soon send an account of the In- dians, with a painting of them - Painting and book re- ceived - Title of the book 2778, 2779


Nov. 6 Case of Weiss remains in statu - Baptism of Papists' children. 2779


8 Church of New York -Churches of Queens County ask their advice about the validity of the ordination of John H. Goetschius 2779-2781 First lot of documents in the Goetschius case; Nov. 18, 1742 - May 7, 1743:


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No. 1 Request of the Consistory of Queens County for a convocation to decide on the validity of the ordination of J. H. Goetschius by Rev. Dorsius; and to consider other matters 2781


No. 2. 1742, Dec. 6. Action on the Goetschius case - Members present - Did Dorsius have power to or- dain ? - Certificate from Dorsius and Frelinghuysen that Goetschius had been licensed by the Presbyterians - Goetschius's reasons why he thought Dorsius had power


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to ordain - Complaints of misconduct on the part of Goetschius - Postponed; one was he had allowed his brother to officiate 2782


Nov. 18 Conclusion: No proof that Dorsius had a right to or- dain Goetschius; no reason yet for writing favorably about Goetschius to any Classis in Holland: Goet- schius informed that his ordination is not legal - Yet he continued to administer the Sacraments 2783 No. 3. 1743, Jan. 31. Goetschius and his Consistories notified of another meeting, Feb. 14, 1743 2783


No. 4. 1743, Feb. 14. Complaints of the misconduct of Goetschius - Letter from him - Suppose the matter set- tled - No accusations yet given out - Cannot defend himself under such circumstances - Willing to answer, after seeing the charges - Also questions their jurisdic- tion . 2784


The President requested to draw up an indictment; also the draft of a letter to Classis of Amsterdam .. . .. 2784


. . No. 5. 1743, Mar. 2. Letter of the Convocation to Goet- schius - The accusation had been read to him; unneces- sary to give him extracts, as in a Church court - Case to be submitted to Classis of Amsterdam - Passion ex- hibited in this letter - Only desire best interests of the Church . 2785


No. 6. 1743, Mar. 9. The Committee to Mr. Goetschius - Ask the following questions: As to his willingness to subject himself to Church Rules; to the Classis of Ams- terdam; to answer complaints simply and directly; and have you a certificate of church membership? 2786 Upon an answer to these, he should have a copy of the charges 2786


No. 10. Mar. 9, 1743. Goetschius's answer to the Com- mittee's letter. In general denies their jurisdiction.


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No. 7. 1743, April 25. Charges formulated against Goet- schius 2786, 2787


1. Knew that Dorsius had no authority to ordain - His statements equivocal.


2. That he had allowed his brother, though not a mem- ber of the Dutch Church, to preach in his pulpit; and had spoken sharply to those who opposed it.


3. That he had taught that those coming to the Supper must be assured of their regeneration.


4. That no one should use the Lord's Prayer unless truly regenerate.


5. That he would not wait for advice about receiving ordination from Dorsius.


6. That he preached that one should know the hour of his regeneration.


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18 No. 8. 1743, Apr. 25. Report on the Goetschius case - That Dorsius had no authority to ordain; that we will report the whole case to the Classis; that we exhort Goetschius and the churches of Queens County to await their decision; that meanwhile Goetschius may preach, but not administer the Sacraments; that the Consistory faithfully fulfil their duties; that members of the Con- sistory was not legal - Consistories requested to present this Report to Goetschius, if he insists on administering the Sacrament, prevent him 2788-2790 No. 9. 1743, May 7. Answer of Goetschius to Report of April 25 - Inaccuracies in their statements; unkindness in their procedure; authority of Dorsius not subject to their judgment; have taken sides with his opponents; would deprive a minister of his rights, etc .. . . 2790-2792


27 Letters from Weiss, etc., received 2792


March 11, 22 Church of New York - Manor of Fordham - Manor of Livingston 2793-2796


March 23


1743. Rev. Mr. Colgan to Society for Propagating the Gospel - His church flourishing - Asks for certain books 2796


April 1 Rev. E. T. Van Hoevenberg examined for Surinam 2796


9 Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York - Had received no letters lately - Arondeus sent 2797


11 Church of New York - Manor of Fordham 2797


14/25 Revs. Boel, Muzelius and Mancius to the Classis of Amster- dam - Have not yet got a copy of reasons for a Coetus - Fear they mean independence - Classis had endorsed a Coetus on certain conditions; yet those conditions ignored, as in the ordination of Goetschius and John Van Driessen - Boel opposed to the ordination of Goetschius, but Du Bois has accepted it - Whitefield opposed by Boel and the Episcopal clergy ; but Frelinghuysen and Du Bois and the dis- senting clergy generally went out to the open field to hear him, and sat on the same platform with him - Dorsius claims to be an Inspector of the German churches - Criti- cism of the Fundamental Articles of the Coetus - Opinion of Mr. Vesey as to ordinations - Their opposition to a Classis 2798-2800


25 Report of Committee on the Goetschius case 2800


The Committee on Goetschius case to the Classis of Amster- dam - Request of the Consistories of Queens County to have a Committee settle the business - His irregular ordination and installation - Review of the efforts of the Committee .. 2801


3 Consistories of Port Jervis, Minisink and Walpack to the Classis of Amsterdam - Deceived by Dorsius and Freling-


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huysen to receive Fryenmoet - Ask for instructions as to their course 2801-2803


May 12 The churches of Kings Co. to Classis of Amsterdam - Thank Classis for sending over Arondeus - Want another minister - Conditions of the Call 2803-2805


16 Consistory of Flatbush to the Classis of Amsterdam - Hope they may get Hendrick van de Casteele 2805


18 Church of New York gives authority to call another minis- ter 2805-2808


21 Consistories of Queens County to the Classis of Amsterdam - Petition sent over to Holland with Dorsius - Waited for years for a minister from Holland -Call of J. H. Goet- schius - Opposition to him on account of his excellent character - Review of circumstances - Request Classis to recognize him 2808


23 Consistories of Queens County, (Anti-Goetschius party), to the Classis of Amsterdam - Anxious for a minister; heard of Goetschius; his ordination by Dorsius and Frelinghuy- sen; his installation by Freeman - His pretentions and peculiar views about the requirements in communicants - Irregularity of his ordination -Application to Church of New York for a Committee to decide on its validity - His opposition - Desire advice of Classis - His severe language; slanders other ministers; despises Church Rules; church of Newtown closed against him - Would listen to his preach- ing as a candidate - His appointing a new Consistory - Submits the case to Classis - Dangers of false doctrines - Dorsius, expected to vindicate the ordination in Holland - Hopes Classis will not endorse it 2809


June 18 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. G. M. Weiss - Thank him for his book on the Indians 2809


22 Three Elders of Newtown to the Classis of Amsterdam - Re- view of the Goetschius case - Their deposition by Goet- schius - Ask for help of Classis 2809 July 5 Church of New York -Acts of the Synod received - Call of a new minister 2809, 2810


22 Slaves do not obtain their freedom by accepting Christianity .. 2810 Statement of the Consistories of Kingston, etc., about a cer-


Aug. 1 tain rumor that their ministers do not plant churches. 2810, 2811


5 Church of New York - Election of a new Clerk. 2811


9 Revs. Boel and Mancius to Classis of Amsterdam - Rev. Rieger - Opposes Superintendent for the Pennsylvania churches - Rev. Dorsius goes to Holland - Two young men go to Holland for ordination - Case of Fryenmoet -Acts of Synod are not circulated - Complaints 2811-2819


Sept. 2 Classis receives letters from New Netherland 2819


14 Church of New York 2819


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Rev. Mr. Colgan to Society for propagating the Gospel - Suc-


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ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR GEORGE CLINTON. Sept. 30, 1743-1753, Resigned.


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1743. Sept. 30 Address of Trinity Church to Gov. Clinton, and Reply. . 2821


Oct. 3,7 Address of the Dutch Church to Gov. Clinton, and Reply. ... 2822


7 Classis receives letters from America about Goetschius - Answer to them approved by Classis - Rev. Rieger . 2823


20 Certificate of Church-membership of Peter de Windt, by G. Du Bois 2823


Fall. Acts of the Deputies - Extracts from letter of May 20, 1743, of churches of Kings County, N. Y. 2823-2825


29 Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Boel, Muzelius and Mancius - Exhortation to union and charity - Classis considers ordi- nation of Goetschius illegal - His affair taken to the Synod - Classis advocates a Coetus 2825, 2826 Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Du Bois, Antonides, Arondeus, etc., the Committee on the Goetschius case - The long con- tinued Correspondence - Classis condemns the conduct of Goetschius - His ordination illegal - Dorsius had no au- thority - The case transferred to the Synod of North Hol- land; Dorsius being present - Their decision to be awaited - Unless he submits to ecclesiastical order, he must be re- moved - Their relations with Boel, Muzelius and Mancius - Exhortations to unity and peace - The Plan of a Coetus endorsed, though it may need some amendments . 2826-2828


Nov. 21 Church of New York - A new school 2828, 2829


Dec. 2 Charge against Rev. J. H. Goetschius 2829


15 Church of New York -Authority given to call another min- ister - Special letter to Rev. Van Scherluynen, [Schelluyn]. 2829-2832


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Jan. 16 Church of New York - Effort to obtain another minister .. 2833 Feb. 19 Certificate that John H. Goetschius united with the church of Germantown in Nov. 1736 2833, 2834


March 15 Church of New York - Manor of Fordham 2834 April 9 Church of New York - Manor of Fordham 2835 11/22 Rev. Muzelius to the Classis of Amsterdam 2835, 2836 13 Classis receives letters from Pennsylvania and New York - Referred to the Deputati - Rev. Casper L. Schnorr - Let- ter from Newtown 2836


20 Extract of letter from Rev. J. P. Boehm to Synod of North Holland, about J. H. Goetschius 2837 24 Church of New York - Map of Manor of Fordham 2837


25 Extract from a letter of Rev. J. C. Frienmuth, about his " Con- fession of Faith "- Leaves his case to the judgment of Classis 2838 May


4 Reports of the Deputati on letters from abroad: 1. On the letter of Revs. Boel and Mancius, exhorting them to peace. 2. On the letter from Minisink, etc., with Fryenmoet's Con-


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fession of Faith; permission granted that he might be or- dained by the Coetus. 3. On the letter from the three el- ders of Newtown; exhortations to peace; the case of Goet- schius before the Synod: Extracts from their letter - The cases of Revs. Rieger and Schnorr in statu 2838-2842


May 14 Statement of Cornelius Van Wyck about a certain conversa- tion of Rev. Goetschius, concerning the ministers in America.2842 Rev. John H. Goetschius to the Classis of Amsterdam, per Messrs. Goris and Schiphout - His citation before the min- isters on May 1 - The certificate of submission they wished him to sign - His willingness to sign it, with some excep- tions - His Declaration of submission to the Classis .. 2842, 2843 Classis of Amsterdam to Consistories of Minisink and Ma- hackemack - The Fryenmoet case - His ordination unlaw- ful - His examination allowed in America, in the name of the Classis, and his ordination to be confirmed . 2843 Classis of Amsterdam to certain individuals at Newtown - Classis has transferred the Goetschius case to the Synod - Exhortations to peace 2844


June 1 Letters to Revs. Boel and Mancius, to Consistory of Mini- sink, and to certain persons at Newtown, all read and ap- proved - The case of Revs. Rieger and Schnorr 2845


Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Boel and Mancius - Admoni- tions to peace and brotherly love - Dorsius had not com- plained of them - No Superintendent was to be sent - Minutes of Synod to be sent them - The Goetschius case in the hands of the Synod 2845-2847


15 Spangenberg consecrated as Bishop of the Moravians 2847


5 Moravians in Dutchess County - Their influence with the Indians - Suspicions against the Moravians ... ..


2847, 2848


20 Rev. John Ritzema called to New York - Revs. Rieger and Schnorr - Rev. Van Hoevenberg returns from Surinam - Rev. Dorsius - Ritzema examined and ordained .... 2848, 2849 Classis of Amsterdam to (probably to Schnorr) - Charges against him after his departure - Ex- hortation to repentance - Hopes to hear good reports from him hereafter . 2850, 2851


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26 Sheriff's report about his search of the Moravians. 2851, 2852


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1 Examination of the Moravian missionaries, Joseph Shaw, Hendrik J. Senseman, Gudlop Buydner 2852-2854


11 Moravians ordered home 2854


Sept. 7 Rev. Van Hoevenberg's condition - Request that the Direct- ors would advance some money for his benefit, due him from Surinam - Letters from Revs. Fryenmoet and Muzelius received 2854, 2855


14 New York Council Journal 2855


22 Certificate of Licensure to John Aemilius Wering (Wernig, Wernich) by a Palatine Church Council to hold special services 2856


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Sept. 29 Rev. Mr. Colgan to the Society for Propagating the Gospel - Peaceable condition of the Episcopal Churches of Queens County - Declining condition of the Independents Whitefield's second visit to America 2857


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Oct. 5 Rev. Van Hoevenberg - Report on letters from abroad - -


Case of Goetschius - Other accusations - Case may be re- ferred to the expected Coetus 2857, 2857


11 Tennent's Account of Revivals 2858


Nov. 20 Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Du Bois, Antonides and Aron- deus and their Consistories - Goetschius' conduct incon- sistent with his promises in his letters to Classis - Grave accusations also now made against him - Request to ex- amine into these accusations - Goetschius informed of your authority in the matter 2858, 2859


Classis of Amsterdam to the former Consistory of Queens County - Their accusations against Goetschius received - Committee appointed to investigate, to whom they are re- ferred - The Classis has written to Goetschius to reply to said charges . 2859, 2860 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. J. H. Goetschius - Classis had rejoiced in his letters of April and May, promising submis- sion - Subsequent reports do not confirm them - Exhorta- tion to submission - Recent accusations of harsh language, and of indelicacies - Commission appointed to investigate - Requests an answer 2860, 2861


27 Moravians ordered to stop preaching and to leave the country. 2861, 2862


Dec. 17 Rev. John C. Fryenmoet and Consistory of Kingston to Classis of Amsterdam - Thanks Classis for approving of Fryen- moet's "Confession of Faith ", and for permitting his ex- amination and ordination - Has been examined and or- dained - He accepts the Formulas of Unity -Promises to correspond with Classis, and remain subordinate - Mem- bers of Consistory of Kingston promise the same - Request the judicial decision of Classis as to the validity of Fryen- moet's former sacramental acts, and marriages .... 2862-2864 31 Count Zinzendorf to the Board of Trade - Complains of the inconveniences to which the Moravians had been subjected - Asks for two orders: That honest people may not be plagued without any reason; and that nobody, especially In- dians, shall be hindered from joining Protestant churches - Note on Zinzendorf . 2865


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Jan. 8 Church of New York - Du Bois to write the thanks of the Church to those who secured the call of Ritzema. 2865-2868 12 Rev. E. T. Van Hoevenberg 2868 April 8 Church of New York: to buy a house 2868, 2869 13 Rev. T. Van Schelluyne to Rev. B. Meynema; calling him to Poughkeepsie 2869, 2870


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May 4 Call of Rev. Benjamin Meynema to Poughkeepsie and Fish- kill, by authorized attorneys - Endorsed by Classis of Am- sterdam June 14 - Dismissal by his former churches in Hol- land, July 3 2870, 2871 Liberty granted in Virginia to dissenters to preach . 2871


June 14 Action of Classis on call of Rev. B. Meinema 2871, 2872


18 Church of New York - Rewards to parties for extinguish- ing church-fire 2872


25 The Committee in Holland, having the power to call, to Rev. B. Meynema 2872, 2873


28 Board of Trade to Governor Clinton - Requests information about the Moravians 2874


July 10 Rev. Dorsius - Anxiety about the union of the Germans of Pennsylvania with the Scotch Presbyterians 2874, 2875


16 Rev. John Arondeus and the churches of Kings County, to the Classis of Amsterdam - Thanks Classis for promising them another minister - Importance of expedition therein. 2875 2876


19 Rev. Meinema ordained for Poughkeepsie and Fishkill 2876


26 Need of discipline in St. Andrew's Parish, Staten Island .... 2877


Sept. 6 Rev. Lambertus de Ronde called to Surinam - Case of Rev. J. H. Goetschius - Rev. Rieger writes concerning Rev. Schnorr - Rev. Hoevenberg's arrearages from Surinam have arrived 2877, 2878


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4 Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen called to Albany - Rev. Ulpha- nius Van Zinderin called to Kings County, Long Island - Letters received from Rev. J. H. Goetschius, and from others, about his case- The case to be submitted to the Coetus there - Theodore Frelinghuysen ordained for Albany 2878-2880


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Nov. Act proposed, to choose two Vestrymen for each Ward of the City of New York 2880


25 Committee ask Goetschius to explain certain points in his case 2880, 2881


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27 Rev. Wm. Vesey to the Society for Propagating the Gospel. . 2882 Testimonials of Presbyterian ministers in behalf of Rev. J. H. Goetschius 2882


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27 Committee's Citation to Goetschius to answer certain charges. Van Wyck's Testimony as to certain utterances of Goetschius. The Moravians renew Covenant with the Iroquois - Publica- tion of Swedenborg's " De cultu et Amore Dei " . . 2883, 2884 1746.


Jan. 10 Answer of Goetschius to the Committee's communication of Dec. 27, 1745 - Seven questions referred to and answered by denials, admissions or explanations 2884, 2885 Rev. J. H. Goetschius to the Classis of Amsterdam, answering charges: Specification of the points considered 2885 I. THE FIRST PAPER: A. Had ceased administering the sacraments on request of Classis as he had before


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written; complains of the talk and sermons of Arondeus against him; the Committee has misused their power - B. Regrets any harsh language he may have used; regrets a letter which he read against Arondeus, under a misapprehension; denies improper conduct with Mrs. Onderdonk; the bitter hatred of his accusers; if unwittingly guilty of any improper word or act, regrets it - Beseeches the Classis to enable him to resume his duties - En- dorsed by fourteen names 2885-2887


II. THE SECOND PAPER: Confesses that his ordination was irregular; asks Classis to rectify it; will sub- scribe the Standards; sorrow for any wrongs done; ceased administering the sacraments upon request of Classis; has sought to promote peace in the church; will submit to all Church Rules .. . . 2887 III. THE THIRD PAPER; by the Elders: Bitterness of his enemies; beseech Classis to pity their church; ex- cellent conduct of Goetschius; bad conduct of his enemies; deprived of church privileges; urge Classis to end the troubles. 2887, 2888 IV, V, VII, IX PAPERS: Full answers handed in to the Committee 2888


V. THE FIFTH PAPER: Details of the circumstances about the charges and characters of the accusers - Affi- davits - Specific answers to charges ... ..... 2888-2892 VIII. EIGHTH PAPER: Certificates of his English neighbors as to his excellent character. 2892, 2893


Jan. 11 Rev. Van Zinderen called to Long Island - Rev. De Ronde called to Suriname - Examination and ordination of Van Zinderen, etc. 2893, 2894


13 The Committee on the Goetschius case to the Classis of Amsterdam 2894


I. Meetings at the Ferry, Brooklyn - Domine Goetschius and his accusers present - Directions of Classis read - Contradictions referred to - Complaint against Goetschius read - Accusers on hand - Ac- cusations and answer to be in writing - Antje Onderdonk reaffirmed the truthfulness of her affi- davit - Her reasons for delay of two years - Her contradictory testimony 2894, 2895


II. Time fixed for Goetschius' answer. 2895 III. Jan. 27. Goetschius presented his written answer - De- fended himself against the charge of Mrs. Onder- donk; counter testimony: against the charge of Schenck, as to his saying harsh things about the Classis; counter testimony: against the charge of Deurje about prayer meetings; counter testimony : explained the charge of lampooning Arondeus .. 2896-2899


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March 4 Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York - Goet- schius - The Coetus - Theodore Frelinghuysen and Van Zinderen 2899, 2900


15 Rev. Anthonius Curtenius to Classis of Amsterdam - Ben- jamin Van der Linde studying in America - Request that Coetus may promote him - Reasons of delay of organiza- tion of a Coetus - Whitefield 2900-2902


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4 Classis receives letters from Surinam, Lancaster, Pa., Rev. Rieger, Rev. Schnorr, Kingston, N. Y. and from Rev. Fryen- moet - Referred to the Deputies to make further inquiries about Lancaster: Fryenmoet illegally ordained - His bap- tisms illegal - Kingston Consistory promises subordination. 2902 2903


May 12 Rev. Haeghoort to the Classis of Amsterdam - Account of Benjamin Van der Linde's studies and desire to enter on ministry - Requests that domine Erickzon and himself may examine and ordain him - The Coetus does not materialize 2903-2906 Reasons of the Law against the Moravians residing among the Indians - Strolling preachers - Whitefield - Zinzen- dorf - Proselytes - Efforts to convert the Indians by resid- ing among them - Refusal of Moravians to take the oaths - Character of the law against them 2906-2908


June 6 Letters to Classis from Rev. Goetschius - Referred to Depu- ties - Letters to Rev. Schnorr, Rieger and the Church of Kingston, approved 2908, 2909 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. J. C. Frymuth (Fryenmoet) - No permission given for his ordination, but only for ex- amination - This not a precedent - Yet ordination ap- proved - Baptisms by an unordained minister illegal. 2909-2911


5-16 Rev. Henry Boel to the Classis of Amsterdam - He and Mu- zelius against a Coetus - Against baptism in private houses - Avoids the customs of English churches - Rev. Mr. Vesey encourages his attitude - Will send reasons, pro- and con, to Holland 2911-2913


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June ? Revs. Ritzema and Erickson defend Goetschius .... 2913-2916


21 Gov. Clinton to the Lords of Trade - The Moravians . 2917


July 14 Death of Rev. Wm. Vesey - Estimates of his character .. 2917, 2918 18 Rev. O. T. Van Hoevenbergh of Surinam, reports in person - Report of Deputies on letter of Goetschius - Extracts from Synodical Minutes respecting needy churches - Theodore Frelinghuysen - Letters from Rieger and Schnorr - Rev. Schlatter 2918-2920 Aug. 25 Classis receives a letter from Rev. Erickson of Freehold - Benj. Van der Linde 2920, 2921 Conference between Gov. Clinton and the Indians - French priests . 2921, 2922


Sept. 5 Classis receives letters from Long Island and New York - Rev. E. T. Van Hoevenbergh - Rev. Goetschius - Deputies


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read extracts from letters from Rev. Haeghoort - Rev. Erickzon - Answers to be prepared - Benj. Van der Linde not to be examined - The Coetus 2922, 2923 Rev. Mr. Colgan to the Society for Propagating the Gospel - Jamaica - Flushing 2923, 2924


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Oct. 3 Extracts from letters of Goetschius, etc., read - Rev. E. T. Van Hoevenbergh - Replies to Revs. Haeghoort and Erick- zon approved - Widow of Rev. Van Schie - Letter from Rev. Boel 2924, 2925 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. G. Haeghoort - Their request to examine Van der Linde - Sad at the shepherdless flocks, yet cannot open the door to allow individuals to examine and ordain - Will allow the Coetus to ordain Van der Linde, when constituted 2925, 2926


17 Call and Induction of Rev. Henry Barclay to Trinity Church, New York 2927


22 Gov. Clinton's admission of Rev. Henry Barclay to the Rector- ship of Trinity Church 2928


Certificate of Rev. Henry Barclay into the Rectory of Trinity Church 2929, 2930 29 Petition against a pretended Lutheran minister, John Lodwick Hofgoed, by Rev. Michel C. Knoll, Lutheran minister of New York - Hofgoed continues to preach, etc., contrary to Gov- ernor's orders - Certificates and Affidavits against him from Augsburg, Halle and Kensington 2930-2932




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