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6 Rev. John Ritzema to the Synod of North Holland-Request that Adrian Van der Swan may be ordained in America- (Letter a forgery; see Nov. 20, 1756, and Oct. 8, 1759) 3684, 3685 1757.
Smith's Description of Trinity Church, New York. 3685
Jan. 1] WVm. Jackson examined for licensure by Classis of Amster- dam-Rev. Le Febre installed over Church of Surinam- Letters from John Lott of Flatbush, of June 22, 1756; from Consistory of New York, of July 10, 1756; from the Coetus of New York, (per Erickson and Leydt,) of May 30, 1755-Answers approved. 3686
11 Acts of the Deputies-Letter from John Caspar Lupp of April 1, 1756-His former life and labors-Emigration to America, and settlements; had been installed by Freling- huysen, at Amwell-Requests aid to be sent through Ritzema.
Letter from Coetus of New York (per Revs. Verbryck and Vrooman) of Oct. 7, 1755-Request permission to ordain Mauritius Goetschius and Henry Frelinghuysen- Reasons .3687, 3688
11 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. J. C. Lupp-Commends him, but cannot help him with money 3688
11 Classis of Amsterdam to John Lott and other Brethren in Kings County-Acknowledged as the legal Consistory, with Curtenius as their pastor-Exhortations to peace .... 3688, 3689
11 Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Erickson and Leydt (of the so-called Coetus)-Refuses permission for ordination of Mauritius Goetschius and Henry Frelinghuysen. 3689
29 Petition of the Old and Legal Consistory at Hackensack, against certain Seceders from their church-Schisms after the departure of Curtenius, under the leadership of Haeg- hoort-Irregular Consistories appointed-Action of the legal Consistory thereon, on May 21, 1755-Efforts to secure a conference declined-Protest against Haeghoort's designs-The church forcibly entered-Matters reported to the Convention of May 29, 1755-Special Coetus cites them to answer without avail-Committee of Coetus visits the field and disciplined Haeghoort and the schismatics- Nevertheless, the irregularly appointed Consistories in- stalled-Matters referred to Coetus of October, 1755- Discipline ratified-Meeting of these schismatics at
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Paramus, Nov. 3, 1755, and discipline of Goetschius and regular Consistories-Nullification of this by Classis, January 1756-Further acts of violence, and unlawful in- stallation of Schuyler in July, 1756-Schuyler suspended by the Coetus, October, 1756-But Classis has since nullified all the Acts on each side-Astonishment that the guilty are put on par with the innocent, and must meet in a com- mon Assembly-View of the Classis visionary-Appeal to Classis to stand by the Coetus. . 3689-3693
Feb. 1 Rev. John H. Goetschius to the Classis of Amsterdam- Losses experienced by him, through the Classical removal of him from Long Island-His great need of books for his large family and church members-Requests Classis to send him a box of books. 3693
April
4 William Jackson requests examination for ordination- Granted-Letter to Revs. De Ronde and Ritzema, ap- proved-Extracts read, from letters of Van Sinderin, of June 22, 1756; from the so-called Coetus of New York, of Oct. 7, 1756-The Deputati to answer these at their dis- cretion 3694
4 Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York; to Revs. De Ronde and Ritzema-Classis will not answer in the spirit of their New York letter-No undue importance given to the Paramus Assembly of Nov. 3, 1755-Greater prudence expected from the New York Consistory, which offered to mediate between the parties; but said Con- sistory could not be the judge-That Consistory should not have encouraged the destruction of the Coetus, but should have defended it, and have carried this business before it.
Irregularity of said Consistory, according to their letter of Oct. 1, 1754, in releasing De Ronde from membership in the Coetus; largely responsible for the schisms-Urged to reunite with the Coetus-Classis cannot generally answer private letters-Exhortations to peace and unity ..... 3694-3699
4 Classis of Amsterdam to those constituting the Rightful Coetus-Acts of the Synod of North Holland for 1756, sent over-(See July 27, 1756)-Desire the Holy Spirit to guide them aright. 3699
17 Church of New York-The city requests privilege of buying stone for prison off the Manor of Fordham-Granted .... 3700
May 2 Classis of Amsterdam to Rev. Ulpianus Van Sinderin-The Classis never regarded the call of Curtenius to Kings County, as exactly regular; but he has died-Classis dis- approves of Ritzema's holding back the Minutes of Coetus of 1754 3700, 3701 2 Classis of Amsterdam to Revs. Verbryck and Vrooman- Refers them to Minutes of Synod of North Holland of July 27, 1756 3701
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SECOND ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR JAMES DE LANCEY. June 3, 1757-August 4, 1760.
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June 6 Classis hears petition of Consistory of Hackensack, etc., of Jan. 29, 1757, with letter of Rev. J. H. Goetschius of Feb. 1 3702
6 Classis of Amsterdam to the Churches of Hackensack and Schralenberg-Grieved over their strifes-Can do nothing while each rejects our advice-Cannot grant Goetschius' request for books. 3702, 3703
July
4 Church of New York urged by Revs. Mancius and Van Hoevenberg to take measures for a Classis in America- Advice excellent, but must decline-The letter and answer.
3703, 3704
July 26-Aug. 4 Synod of North Holland-Letter of Coetus of New York of May 4, 1756-A Coetus not sufficient to direct the wel- fare of the churches there-Desire for a Classis-Commis- sioner (Theodore Frelinghuysen) had been appointed to visit this Synod, but has been delayed-Also a letter of Rev. John Leydt of June 23, 1756, concerning the im- portance of this business, as four or five ministers were misrepresenting matters-Synod can do nothing while the Classis of Amsterdam opposes it-Exhortation to corre- spond with that Classis and to maintain the Coetus.
Letter also received from Saugerties of Nov. 20, 1756, asking that Van der Swan may be ordained in America for them-Another from Rev. Ritzema, of December, 1756, enforcing the same-Abstract of those letters given- Papers to be sent to Classis of Amsterdam-(These letters, forgeries )-New York to be made a distinct Article from Pennsylvania in future Minutes of Synod.
Rev. Wm. Jackson was ordained on April 4, 1757, as minister to Bergen and Staten Island 3704-3707 Church of New York-Rights in pews. 3707
Sept. 12 Oct. 4 The Coetus, per Revs. Leydt and Marinus, to the Classis of Amsterdam-Refusal to allow the ordination of M. Goet- schius for Stone Arabia, has caused the loss of that church to us-He was then called to Schoharie, and Henricus Fre- linghuysen had been called to Wawarsing, Rochester and Marbletown-Delay again would be dangerous-The Coetus represents the Presbytery of the Church, according to Scripture and our Church Order-Could not conscientiously refuse longer to qualify them-Classis cannot justly oppose our course-The meetings of the Coetus will continue to avoid anarchy, or that others should "lord it over God's heritage "-The Coetus follows the first Synod of Holland, (Wesel), 1568-Will gladly hear suggestions from Classis- P. S .: On account of delay in sending this letter, Classis is further notified that M. Goetschius has also been or- dained, at the earnest request of his churches-Articles 30, 31, 32, on the Government of the Church .3708-3710
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PAGE. Oct. 31 Church of New York-Manor and Church of Fordham- Boundaries 3710, 3711 1758.
Jan. 9, 29, Feb. 2 Church of New York-Manor of Fordham-Letters from Raritan-Sales of Farms on the Manor .. .3711, 3712
March 14 Letters of Classis to New York and Surinam, approved .... 3712 14 Classis of Amsterdam to the Regular Coetus of New York- Acts of Synod of 1757, (July 26), sent-Classis refuses permission to allow ordination of Van der Swan .... 3712, 3713
June 4 Church of New York-Consistory agreed to a collection for benefit of Van der Swan 3713
16 Rev. John Ritzema to the Classis of Amsterdam-His son Rudolphus Ritzema, about to graduate from Kings College, to go to Groningen Academy-Wretched condition of the Dutch churches in America-Partly apologizes for letters of October, 1754, and July, 1756-Desires the restoration of the Coetus on the former footing-Hopes the Classis will urge this-Complaints of him and his friends are answered to the parties complained of, the Coetus-Hard for us to join an irregular Coetus-They must come to us-Theodore Frelinghuysen the cause of the irregularities-The Coetus acts independently of Classis, censuring the ordaining, M. Goetschius, Henricus Frelinghuysen, Jacob R. Harden- bergh-Illiterate ministers-Extempore preaching styled " Preaching of the Spirit "-Demands for independence -- Asks Classis to send a Circular Letter to all the Churches, advising a Revision of the Rules of the Coetus, with sub- mission of important matters to Classis of Amsterdam.
3713-3715
July 25-Aug. 3 Synod of North Holland-Much about Pennsylvania- New York affairs referred to the Classis of Amsterdam ... 3715 Sept 4 A candidate, Ulpianus Van Sinderin, appointed to India, asks for examination 3715
11 Church of New York-Manor of Fordham 3715
27 Archbishop Secker to Rev. Dr. Johnson. . 3716-3718 Oct.
3 The Coetus, per Rev. John Leydt, to the Classis of Amster- dam-Cannot consider the question of intermitting our meetings-Not inclined to break off Correspondence with the Classis, unless compelled to-Special meeting in Spring of 1758, to qualify Jacob R. Hardenbergh for Raritan- Rev. Fryenmoet went to Raritan under pretext of fleeing from the public enemy-The old discontented ones wanted to call him-Almost a division, when he left for Livingston Manor-Ministers of New York encouraged the Sepa- ratists-Hope Hardenbergh may unite all-These Separat- ists, who have joined the Conferentie, are said to have sent to Holland for a minister-Union of Coetus and Con- ferentie still unaccomplished-Coetus has two candidates, Jacobus Van Nest and Johannes Barcolo-The former may go to Fishkill 3718-3720
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1758.
Oct. 12
The Conferentie e to the Classis of Amsterdam-Eight ministers have organized a Conference (Conferentie) to deliberate on Church affairs and communicate the same to the Classis of Amsterdam for advice-Had hoped the Classis would answer their former letter-Recognize no lawful Coetus since that of September, 1754-Separated because of the imperious conduct of Rev. Theodore Freling- huysen, who formed a Classis and sought to establish an Academy-He, and his friends, are the cause of all the troubles.
They have censured ministers and consistories, and re- fused to annul such censures when ordered by the Classis of Amsterdam-They withhold the letters of the Classis- They have invited us to join them, but they must come to us.
They qualify candidates and ministers-Congregations are divided on the validity of these acts-They claim that, living under the British government, they cannot recog- nize the ecclesiastical authority of another State-Families are divided-Submission to Holland is called popery- Reference to the Raritan division.
The Classis is requested to disapprove of the Acts of the Coetus, and so to inform both factions-But ministers must be found to fill the vacancies-The Church should avail itself of the right to establish a Divinity Professorship in Kings College.
A Classis is necessary here, and we await your favorable answer; yet it should be under some restrictions to prevent the domineering of a mere majority! .3720-3724 Nov. 28 A letter to New Netherland was read. 3724 Dec. 20 Church of New York-Establishment of a German Church under Rev. Abram Rosenkrantz. 3724
1759.
Feb. 12 Church of New York-Manor of Fordham 3725
March 6 Acts of the Deputies-A letter received from Jamaica, not to be answered 3726
15 Church of New York-Manor of Fordham 3726, 3727 20 Rev. Dr. Johnson to Archbishop Secker 3727-3729 April
1 Church of New York-Adrian Van der Swan, Visitor of the Sick 3729
2 Two letters, of Oct. 3 and Oct. 12, 1758, read to Classis, from New York-Classis to send Circular Letters to all the churches exhorting to peace and unity and to unite in a common Coetus 3730
May 7 Circular Letter to all the churches in New Netherland, ap- proved 3730
7 The Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York, and to the so-called Coetus-Acts of the Synod of North Hol-
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land of 1758, sent-Classis cannot act, on the letters sent, because of the irregularities-A Circular Letter sent to all with an exhortation to peace. . 3730, 3731
May 7 The Classis of Amsterdam to all the Consistories of New York: Impossible for Classis to do anything, if her coun- sels are unheeded-Letters for America, contradictory- What advantage is there in discords? Who is the author of strife ?- Benefits of Unity-Difference, not in essentials, but only in external regulations-Classis does not desire to exercise lordship-Exhortation to look at the things of others .3731, 3732
June 20 Call of Rev. John C. Rubel to Kings County 3732, 3733
July 19 Archbishop Secker to Rev. Dr. Johnson. 3734
23 Letter from Jamaica to Prof. Curtenius, returned 3734
25 Dr. Johnson to Archbishop Secker . 3734-3736 July 31-Aug. 9 Synod of North Holland-Much about Pennsylvania- Nothing about New York. 3736
Sept. Action of Coetus as to legality of the Consistory installed by ?
Ritzema, and the call of Rev. Thos. Romeyn 3736, 3737
27,28 Church of New York-Manor of Fordham. 3737, 3738
Oct. 5 Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen to his wife, just before embark- ing for Holland-The will of Captain Symes-Writings between him and his wife-About to depart for Holland, according to his vow-Directions to his wife. .3738, 3739
Oct.
? Mrs. Grant's account of the circumstances under which Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen left Albany .3739-3744
8 The Coetus of New York and New Jersey to the Classis of Amsterdam, per Rev. John Leydt-Ordination of Jacob Van Nest-Thanks for Acts of Synod of 1757; also a letter of March 14, 1758-Reference to request for Van der Swan's ordination-Same request had been denied by our Coetus-The letters forgeries-( See Dec. 6, 1756) ... 3744, 3745
10 Rev. Samuel Seabury to the Society for Propagating the Gospel-Low state of religion in Queens County. 3745
20 Rev. Dr. Johnson to Archbishop Secker. 3745, 3746
Nov. 3 Certificate as to the request of the churches of Marbletown, etc., that Henry Frelinghuysen should be ordained in America-(See Oct. 4, 1757) 3746, 3747
Nov. ? Church of New York-The Manor and the Harpending Grounds 3747
Dec. 12 The Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York- Acts of Synod, of 1759, sent them-Hopes for peace. . 3747, 3748 1760. Jan. 3, 10, 20 Church of New York-The Manor and the Harpending grounds-House for Van der Swan, Visitor of the Sick.
3748, 3749
March 13 Church of New York-The Manor 3749
28 Rev. Samuel Seabury to the Society for Propagating the Gospel-Sad state of religion in Queens County .... 3749, 3750
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April 14 Classis receives a letter from the Coetus, of Oct. 8, 1759- Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen informed the Deputies of the two Synods, that the Coetus of New York desired to be no longer subject to the Classis of Amsterdam. 3750
May
5 Letter of the Classis to the Deputies of the two Synods, approved-Last letter of the Coetus to be returned to that body 3750
5 The Classis of Amsterdam to the Deputies of the Synods of North and South Holland-Have learned that Rev. Theo- dore Frelinghuysen has asserted that the Church in New York is no longer willing to be subject to the Classis of Amsterdam-Brief review of the condition of affairs in New York-Grief of Classis over the dissensions-Cannot en- dorse the plans of ordaining ministers there and establish- ing an Academy-Synod of North Holland, 1756, agrees therein-Classis is tired of this troublesome business- Suggests that the Deputies endorse this view. .3751, 3752
6 Proposition of the Conferentie to the Coetus, for Union, according to the exhortation of Classis-Conditions ... 3752, 3753 6 Answer of the Coetus-Conditions inconsistent and im- possible .3753, 3754 7 The Conferentie to the Classis of Amsterdam-Their pro- posals of Union-Result-Further efforts-Difficulties about discipline and ordinations-Attempted vindication of themselves-Conditions of the Coetus of Surinam- Abuse of book of Voetius on "Ecclesiastical Policy "- Claim not to be the disturbers of the peace-Peculiar con- duct of Haeghoort. 3754-3758
8 Church of New York-Sale of lots to the Moravians 3758
June 2 Classis receives a letter from Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen in Rotterdam of May 14, 1760 3758
29 Church of New York-The Harpending lots, etc. 3758, 3759
July
14 Church of New York-Letter received from Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen in Holland, of Dec. 14, 1759-Time too short to answer it -- Complaint of the Ministers as to their salaries-Action of Consistory .3759-3761
July 29-Aug. 7 Synod of North Holland-Much about Pennsylvania- Synod refuses to consider the request of Rev. Theodore Frelinghuysen, about an American Classis and Academy .. 3761
ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT CADWALLADER COLDEN. August 4, 1760-August 8, 1761.
Aug. 12 Rev. John Leydt's Tractate on "True Liberty the Way to Peace " .3762-3792
Sept. 1 Rev. Eliah Le Fevre receives his dismission from Para- maribo-Prof. Curtenius commits his book to the Faculty of Leyden for approval. 3792
Oct.
6
Classis receives letters from Colombo; from the Coetus of
New York and from the Conferentie of New York-Points
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1760. of reply: To insist on reunion of the two parties; that a majority vote must prevail, with right of appeal to Classis ; that the ordinations performed by the Coetus, though irregular, must be allowed, that examinations cannot be generally allowed, but may in extraordinary cases; but this not allowed until the two parties unite. .. 3792, 3793 Acts of the Deputies-Extracts from a letter of Rev. Haeg- hoort of May 13, 1760-Review of the effort for Union on May 6, 1760-The Coetus favorable to Union-The Con- ferentie unreasonable-Hence his departure from that body.
Oct. ?
Extracts from a letter from the Coetus of June (May ?) 27, 1760-Review of the effort for Union on May 6, 1760- The Conferentie met without elders-Would not meet with the Coetus, but only with a Committee-Could not accept their unreasonable conditions-Haeghoort leaves the Con- ferentie.
Extract from a letter of May 8, 1760-(See Abstract, under May 8, 1760) . 3793-3799
6
Rev. Samuel Seabury to the Society for Propagating the Gospel-Affairs more prosperous in Queens County 3799
Church of New York-Building of a new house 3800
Nov. 10 Dutch Church of Albany borrows from Poor Fund to pay expenses of minister 3800
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1751
ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR GEORGE CLINTON (CONTINUED).
Sept. 2, 1743-Oct. 10, 1753.
CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Correspondence from America.
Rev. Eggo Tonkens Van Hoevenberg to the Classis of Amsterdam,
January 3, 1751. Portfolio "New York", Vol. i.
To the Very Reverend and Very Learned Messrs., the Members of the Very Rever- end Classis of Amsterdam, to be delivered to Brouwerius Brouwer, Minister at Amsterdam on the Keizersgracht.
Very Reverend Sirs, Highly Esteemed Brethren :-
Inasmuch as my entire salary in Surinam amounts to eighteen hundred carolus guilders, and I received during the years 1742-48 not more than six hundred of that sort of guilders, per annum, and that only by begging for it, as is known to you, through your Committee ad res exteras: therefore, I think that for those years, thirty six hundred carolus guilders are still due me; and for the years '48 to '50, eighteen hundred guilders more, according to ecclesiastical laws. I have, therefore, endorsed two sight-drafts, drawn on Jean Guerin and Son, wine merchants on the Heeren gracht, to the account of the (Surinam) Company. I hope that you will urge a speedy payment, and do justice to a minister, who, as a rebel, although the Consistory has no charge against me, was threatened with a stick by the Governor's Adjutant, Herschel, on coming once from the service of prayer. This I can prove by witnesses under oath, and the Consistory Minutes, which, however, were refused me, although I was living in a strange land and without a fixed posi- tion in the service of the Company of Surinam. Of Du Bois and his adherents, you have heard. I hope that you, who can get possession of these papers more easily than I can will give information to the Synod of North Holland and will also urge even on their High Mightinesses (the States General) the importance of speedy aid and justice; as well as upon the Lord Prince, the Hereditary Stadholder .* In expec- tation of this, I sign myself,
Very Reverend and Highly-learned Sirs, and Highly Esteemed Brethren, Your very humble servant and brother,
Eggo Tonkens van Hoevenberg.
Done at the Manor of Livingston,
January 3, 1750, English Styje.
CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Correspondence from America.
Rev. E. T. Van Hoevenberg to the Classis of Amsterdam,
January 3, 1751. (Portfolio " New York ", Vol. i.)
Very Reverend Sirs, Highly Esteemed :-
Inasmuch as the Lord Governor chased me, by his creatures, out of Surinam, and that in a violent manner, although I was not under any ecclesiastical censure,
* This official had been made Supreme Governor of the East and West Indies in 1747.
1751
ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR GEORGE CLINTON (CONTINUED).
Sept. 2, 1743-Oct. 10, 1753.
CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Correspondence from America.
Rev. Eggo Tonkens Van Hoevenberg to the Classis of Amsterdam, January 3, 1751.
Portfolio "New York", Vol. i.
To the Very Reverend and Very Learned Messrs., the Members of the Very Rever- end Classis of Amsterdam, to be delivered to Brouwerius Brouwer, Minister at Amsterdam on the Keizersgracht.
Very Reverend Sirs, Highly Esteemed Brethren :-
Inasmuch as my entire salary in Surinam amounts to eighteen hundred carolus guilders, and I received during the years 1742-48 not more than six hundred of that sort of guilders, per annum, and that only by begging for it, as is known to you, through your Committee ad res exteras: therefore, I think that for those years, thirty six hundred carolus guilders are still due me; and for the years '48 to '50, eighteen hundred guilders more, according to ecclesiastical laws. I have, therefore, endorsed two sight-drafts, drawn on Jean Guerin and Son, wine merchants on the Heeren gracht, to the account of the (Surinam) Company. I hope that you will urge a speedy payment, and do justice to a minister, who, as a rebel, although the Consistory has no charge against me, was threatened with a stick by the Governor's Adjutant, Herschel, on coming once from the service of prayer. This I can prove by witnesses under oath, and the Consistory Minutes, which, however, were refused me, although I was living in a strange land and without a fixed posi- tion in the service of the Company of Surinam. Of Du Bois and his adherents, you have heard. I hope that you, who can get possession of these papers more easily than I can will give information to the Synod of North Holland and will also urge even on their High Mightinesses (the States General) the importance of speedy aid and justice; as well as upon the Lord Prince, the Hereditary Stadholder .* In expec- tation of this, I sign myself,
Very Reverend and Highly-learned Sirs, and Highly Esteemed Brethren, Your very humble servant and brother,
Done at the Manor of Livingston,
Eggo Tonkens van Hoevenberg.
January 3, 1750, English Styje.
CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Correspondence from America.
Rev. E. T. Van Hoevenberg to the Classis of Amsterdam, January 3, 1751. (Portfolio " New York ", Vol. i.)
Very Reverend Sirs, Highly Esteemed :-
Inasmuch as the Lord Governor chased me, by his creatures, out of Surinam, and that in a violent manner, although I was not under any ecclesiastical censure,
* This official had been made Supreme Governor of the East and West Indies in 1747.
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neither was I provided with a certificate from the Church; and a peace-contract (contract of settlement?) with the Governor was pilfered by the wild Negroes, (as is known by the congregation ?) of New York .... .therefore, my request is that the Rev. Classis will kindly see to it, that I, now in these strange regions, may obtain the payment of my salary, by the Society (of Surinam). Although, through the underhanded treatment of Du Bois, whom you justify in a letter to the Coetus, I am without a settlement, nevertheless I am ready to depart to Surinam, or any- where else,-to Smyrna or the East Indies, if Classis approve such a course.
If the Society refuse payment, I request that you will complain to the Synod, and the Commissioners (of State in Synod); so that their High Mightinesses, through whom Brother Liege enjoys six hundred guilders per annum, may make some repara- tion, and I may enjoy my full salary, or the half of the eighteen hundred guilders, for the half of those years which have elapsed; for only through begging I have been paid, but only six hundred guilders each year.
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