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Feb. 22, Mar. 31. Church of New York - Building a third church. . 4111 4112
Mar. 25. Classis of Amsterdam to the Chartered Society for Surinam - About parsonages and slaves for each parsonage; sup- port of ministers' widows; Dutch and French churches. . 4112 4113
2S. Hon. Wm. Livingston to Rev. Samuel Cooper - In reference to Bishops in America - Articles to be published on the subject - The American Whig 4113, 4114
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11. Classis of Amsterdam appoints a Special Committee to de- vise a Plan of Union for the Dutch churches in America - Classis receives a letter from the German church under Rev. John M. Kern, of New York, asking assistance toward the building of their church. 4114, 4115 18. Rev. Samuel Cooper to Hon. Wm. Livingston - In reference to Bishops in America - The American Whig - Civil and religious liberty 4115, 4116
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2. Classis writes to St. Eustatius - The Plan of Union for the New York churches - The case of Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers - Letter to Rev. Mr. Kern approved - Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers and church of Curacoa .. ... 4116-4118 18. Anglican Church at Albany - Petition for a Charter 4118
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June 2. Classis approves letters to the Conferentie and the Coetus, in reference to a Plan of Union - Requests delay of ac- tion by the parties in New York - Plan of Union to be submitted first to the Synod for its approval - Action in reference to the case of Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers .. 4118, 4119 6. Classis further considers the case of Rev. Warmoldus Kuy- pers - His sentence of suspension by the Consistory re- versed - Classis receives a letter from Church of New York, dated Oct. 7, 1767.
Report on a PLAN OF UNION for the churches of New York - Importance of modifying former action of 1763 - Evident that the Conferentie will have to follow the course of the Coetus - Importance of preserving both parties to sound doctrine - Great multiplication of the Dutch. population - The change to the English language - Dutch ministers from Holland of little use - Candi- dates cannot be sent to Holland in sufficient numbers - Undesirable to send them to other denominational institu- tions - The great necessity of healing the schism now existing in the Dutch churches - The Coetus brethren have obtained a Charter for an Academy for themselves - This will entirely separate them from the Netherland Church - Hence a letter should be written to each party earnestly exhorting them to Union, and to forgive all the past; with intimations of what the Classis and Synod are doing - The Coetus is to be requested to delay in establishing their Academy - The project of a ยท Union with Princeton, for educational purposes alone, should be duly considered - A Theological Professorship should be there established with a Professor from Holland - The Netherland Form of Church Government and Doctrines should be adopted - A close bond of connection with the Netherland Church should be maintained - The term " Subordination " should be changed into "Close Alli- ance;" but the names "Classes " and " Synods " should not be adopted - Neighboring ministers and churches should form a "Conventus ", for business; and once a year a "General Coetus " might be held, consisting of delegates from the several "Conventus " - This body should have the right to examine and ordain, provided a Theological Professor had a seat therein - The Acts of this " General Coetus " to be yearly transmitted to Hol- land, which should give paternal and fraternal sugges- tions - Such is the tentative "Plan of Union " - This Plan to be submitted to the Synod for its approval - Copies sent, tentatively, to the Coetus and the Con- ferentie
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June 6. The Classis of Amsterdam to the Conferentie - The desire of the Classis for the preservation of the received " Church Order " - Elaborating a "Plan of Union " for the ehurelies of New York and New Jersey - Ratification of the Synod to be sought - Request for delay of any efforts in New York - A copy of this letter also sent to the Coetus 4126
6. The Classis of Amsterdam to the Coetus - Contents same as preceding letter 4126
July 18, 28. The case of Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers - He is restored and allowed to preach - Synodalia : Reports to Synod . . 4126-4128
July 26-Aug. 4. Synod of North Holland - Classis of Amsterdam reported their action in reference to the churches of New York and New Jersey, of June 6-(Here is re- corded the Action of the Classis of June 6, but in a differ- ent translation ) 4128-4130
Aug. 23. Church of New York - The third building 4130
Synodalia: The item about Plan of Union of Classis for New York churches, of June 6, was found in Minutes of Synod .. 4130
Sept. 5. Aets of the Deputies - Case of Rev. Kuypers - Case of New York churches - Action of the Classis - Rev. Kuy- pers regularly dismissed from church of Curacoa - The delegates to Synod reported that the Plan of Union for New York churches was acceptable to Synod - An outline of Plan of Union to be sent to the Coetus and Conferentie, while being considered by the several Classes of the Synod of North Holland- Advice from the Coetus and Conferentie sought thercon 4130-4132
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3. Directors of West India Co. desire to see action of Classis on case of Rev. W. Kuypers - Classis only willing to read their action to them - Classis approves letters to the Conferentie and to the Coetus, of almost the same con- tents . 4132, 4133
3. Classis of Amsterdam to the Coctus of New York -Letters of Oct. 7, 1767, and April 12, 1768, received - Unable yet to fill their calls for Kingston, The Flats and Red Hook - Former intimations of a Plan of Union - Neces- sity of modifying action of 1763 - This approved by the representatives of the State- The delegates of the Classes requested to approve it - Had not been delegated for this - They request that it be sent down to the Classes - Necessity of Union - Charter for a separate College in New Jersey - Responsibilities thereof - Pos- sibility of union with Princeton - Advantages - Dutch Theological Professors - Conditions for candidates - Subscription to Netherland Church Order - Subordination
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versus Close Union - Smaller Assemblies to be called " Conventus "; the larger Assembly, a " General Coetus " - Certified copies of this meeting to be sent to Holland - Request the consideration of this Plan of Union while under consideration of Synod and Classes in Holland. 4133-4135
Oct. 3. Classis of Amsterdam to the Conferentie of New York (see preceding letter ) 4135
13, 20, Nov. 4, Dec. 20. Church of New York - Vaults - Trustees for the revenues of the North Church (Fulton Street ) appointed - Request for a second English-speak- ing minister - Dr. Livingston to be called. 4135, 4136 Special items in 1768. 4137, 4138 1769.
Jan. 10. Acts of the Deputies of the Classis with the Directors of West India Company regarding salary of Rev. Kuypers. 4138 4139
Mar. 20. Church of New York - Pews - The new Psalm Book - " Coat of Arms " of Harpending, to be hung in the New Church 4139, 4140 21. Rev. John Ritzema to the Classis of Amsterdam - Arrival of Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers-Proposed " Plan of Union " reviewed - Objections to the recognition of the Coetus on equal terms - Queens College, or union with the Presbyterians in their college - Predicted effects of an American Classis - Subordination not objectionable - Close Union with the Netherlands - Benefit of a Pro- fessorship in Kings College - Its Episcopal character not. objectionable - Their willingness for the Dutch to have a Professor of Theology - The conduct of the Coetus brethren in reference to the Plan of Union -The churches of Kingston and North Branch (Readington) desire ministers 4140-4145
29, 30. Churches of New York - Resolution to call Dr. Living- ston as a second English preacher - The Call. . .. . 4145, 4146
31. Church of New York to the Professors of the High School and to the Classis of Amsterdam - Necessity of English preaching - Their call of Dr. Livingston - His voice to be tested before presenting the call to him. 4146, 4147
April 3. Classis of Amsterdam to the Conferentie - Reference to the letters of June 6 and Oct. 3 - The proposed Plan of Union - Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers 4147
14. Church of New York - Complaint against domine De Ronde for performing a marriage without license .. 4147, 4148
15. Consistory of Kingston to Cornelius Clopper -- Their long waiting for a pastor from Holland - Desire return of their blank call 4148, 4149 29. An heir of Harpending desires a donation - Granted. . . 4149
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May 2, 11. 16. Bills for naturalizing all Protestants; passed - Bill for incorporating all Protestant churches north of Dutchess and Ulster counties; rejected - Bill to exempt payment of church rates in the lower counties; rejected. 4149 4150
3. The Coetus to the Conferentie - Request for union on Plan proposed by Classis -(See May 9) .. 4150
3, 4, 30. Church of New York - Plan for selling and renting pews in Fulton Street church - The Plan of Union - (See May ?) 4151, 4152
5. Coetus of New York to the Classis of Amsterdam - Grati- tude for letters of June 6 and Oct 3, 1768, proposing Plan of Union: and for continued alliance with Holland - Attempt to get a meeting of Coetus and Conferentie - Defeated by Ritzema - Had corresponded with Consistory of New York on the subject - Educational union with Princeton hedged with difficulties - The Dutch more able to sustain an Academy than any other denomination -Coctus has opposed introduction of ministers into churches contrary to the wish of the church - Trusts the Classis will do the same-Sad case of Rev. Her- manis Meyer at Kingston 4153, 4154
5. Certain members of the Conferentie to the Classis of Amsterdam - Thank the Classis for Plan of Union - They wished it had first been sent to America before sub- mission to the Synod- Regretted inability of Confer- entio to meet with the Coetus. 4154. 4155
9. Rev. John Ritzema to the Classis of AAmsterdam - His ideas of the Plan of Union - Objectionable features - Opposition of other members of Conferentie to Ritzema's views - His attempt to prevent the coming of Confer- entie ministers to a meeting with the Coetus -Their separate letter to the Classis - The effort of the Coctus to obtain a joint meeting - Their appeal to the New York Consistory to compel Ritzema to come to terms - Letter of Coctus to New York Consistory of May 4, offer- ing to cooperate with the Consistory for peace - Com- plimented by President of Consistory ( Laidlie) - Opposi- tion of Ritzema - Contest with his colleagues - Reply of Consistory to letter of Coetus - Second letter of Coetus to New York Consistory - The duty of all to labor for union - The question of the Academy to be treated after the Union - Coetus willing to take the Plan of Classis - The Coetus would prefer the regular ecclesiastical names of " Synod " and " Classes "- The relation of the Theo- logical Professor to the Assemblies -Continued contest between Ritzema and his colleagues - Ritzema's sugges- tion that each one write separately to Classis -Consist-
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ory refuses - Reply of Consistory to Coetus - Ritzema's final determination to stick to the Constitution - His remarks on the (alleged) fanaticism of the times - The different churches - Charges ministers with ignor- ance.
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May 11. Consistory of New York to the Classis of Amsterdam - Sorry for the failure of a meeting of Coetus and Con- ferentie - Urge the Classis to persevere in its efforts for peace and union - Certain changes in Plan suggested : no union with Princeton College or Kings College - The united parties should choose a Professor - Holland can- not furnish English-speaking ministers - That the names of Convention and Coetus should be changed to Synod and Classis - Possible union with the German church of Pennsylvania - Plan of Classis generally acceptable - Church of New York is neutral in the schism - Ritzema excused from this meeting 4159, 4160
12. Cornelius Clopper to the Classis of Amsterdam - Arrival of Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers - Kingston requested their blank call to Classis to be returned - Urges Classis to find a minister for Kingston 4161
June 5. John H. Livingston asks for preparatory examination - Classis reads a letter from Ritzema of March 29 - Re- ferred, for report - Examination of John Livingston - His licensure to preach 4162, 4163
July 3. Church of New York - The Dutch ministers asked to preach in the North Church until a second English minister should be called - Ritzema willing; De Ronde, not ..... 4163 17. Acts of the Deputies - Call of Rev. John Livingston, to New York as fourth minister, second English minister - Report to Classis - Classis receives letters from Cor. Clopper of New York; from certain members of the Con- ferentie; from the Coetus; from Consistory of New York; from Rev. Ritzema - Ultimatum of Classis of Amster- dam to the Synod respecting New York. 4164, 4165 Synodalia - Classis awaits the action of Synod on New York and New Jersey 4166 July
25-Aug. 3. Synod of North Holland - The Dutch Coetus had sought union with the German Coetus for the benefit of the Dutch Academy - Christian F. Foering seeks examina- tion in Synod praises German Coetus for refusing union with New York Coetus - Classis of Amsterdam urged to effect union of parties in New York. 4166, 4167
21. Church of New York - Domine De Ronde in dispute with his elders 4167, 4168
Sept. 4. Classis of Amsterdam receives advice of Synod respecting disputes in New York - Classis will write to the Coetus, to the Conferentie, and to the Consistory of New York,
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that a Plan of Union is in process of preparation - Letter approved - John Livingston and the call to New York . 4168, 4169
Sept. 4. The Classis of Amsterdam to the Coetus, to the Confer- entie, and to the Consistory of New York - Proposed Plan of Union 4169
11, 26, 27. Church of New York - Domine De Ronde com- plained of for performing a certain marriage 4169-4171
Oct. 2. John Livingston 4171
19, Nov. 7. Church of New York - Treasurer - Letter received from John H. Livingston - Consistory urges him to come over soon 4171, 4172
Nov. 17. Petition for a Charter for the Newburgh Anglican Mission - Granted 4172
20. Church of New York to Rev. John H. Livingston - Regret that he cannot come over sooner - Urge him to hasten .. 4172 4173
Other items in 1769 - Similar items, 1770-1774. 4173, 4174 1770.
Jan. 9. John HI. Livingston - Classis of Amsterdam proposes to transfer the whole business about New York and New Jersey to the Synod - Classis returns Kingston's call to Mr. Clopper - Letter to him approved. 4174, 4175
9. Classis of Amsterdam to the Coetns; to the Conferentie; and to the Consistory of New York -The Classes of the Synod of North Holland voted not to allow the Classis of Amsterdam to settle matters in New York - Must await action of Synod 4175
9. Classis of Amsterdam to Cornelius Clopper - No pastor yet found for Kingston - Their call returned 4175
8-27. Various Efforts to repeal or amend the ministry Act of 1693- Defeated in the Council -(See April 20, 1777, and April 17, 1784) .4176, 4177
11-27. Slight Amendment to the Ministry Act of 1693 - Change of time of electing officers. 4177, 4178
12-25. Proposed Act to exempt Protestants from compulsory Church rates - Defeated in the Council -(See April 20, 1777, and April 17. 1784) 4178
12-26. Proposed Act to enable any Protestant congregation to hold property - Defeated in the Council 4178, 4179
16, 18. Proposed bills for naturalizing Jews; to take away dis- abilities from Quakers 4179
22. Church of New York - Various items - Peter Louw, chorister in North Church 4180
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15. Anglican churches at Jamaica, Newtown and Flushing, L. I .- Rev. Mr. Bloomer to the Secretary of Society - Inefficiency of the Ministry Act - Sues his parish for his salary - Dissenters oppose an Anglican minister .. 4180, 4181
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Feb. 21. Lieut. Gov. Colden to the Earl of Hillsborough - Laws passed by the Assembly against compulsory church rates, rejected by the Council. 4181
Mar. 15. Church of New York - Fulton Street Church 4181
April 1. Classis receives letter from Rev. Dr. John Rodgers - Rev. John H. Livingston accepts call to New York - Ex- amined and ordained for the church of New York. .. 4182, 4183 9. Church of New York -Letter from Classis of Sept. 4, 1769, states that a " Plan of Union " will be sent over - Governor petitioned for a patent of 24,000 acres, on same terms as given to the Anglican Church - Granted. 4183
16. Anglican Church at Newburgh petition for a Charter - Granted . 4183, 4184
30. Church of New York petition for another patent in Glou- cester county 4184
May 10, 30. Church of New York -Rev. Dr. Livingston accepts their call - Clock given for Tower of North Church. 4184, 4185
June 2. Reports of the Lords of Trade on the application of Kings College, New York for the privileges of a University, and for remission of certain quit rents - Sketch of Dr. Cooper . 4185
14. Church of New York. 4186, 4187 Christianized Indians want a missionary to instruct them ... 4187 4188
July
Synodalia: Classis receives report from the several Classes of the Synod of North Holland; not allowed to act inde- pendently in reference to the schism in New York - Classis resigns control of affairs in New York; leaves everything to the Synod; surrenders all correspondence on the subject to the Synod - Classis receives a letter from the Presbyterian Synod of New York for the Synod of North Holland -(See Sept. 3) 4188, 4189
July
31-Aug. 9. Synod of North Holland - Rev. Christian F. Foer- ing allowed to become pastor of certain churches - Acts of the Classis on New York and New Jersey - Classis of Amsterdam informs Synod that it relinquishes case of New York churches - Synod requests Classis to keep oversight of those churches - The letter from Presby- terian Synod of New York, asking correspondence - Re- port on Dr. Livingston's ordination and settlement. 4189, 4190 13, 20. Church of New York - Letter. received from Dr. Liv- ingston respecting his arrival - Church receives a grant from the Governor of the "Township of Leyden " - Trus- tees transfer title to Consistory 4190, 4191
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Sept. 3. Classis delivers the Latin letter from the Presbyterian Synod of New York to the Synod of North Holland - Answer sent 4191
6. Church of New York - Arrival of Dr. John H. Livingston. 4191
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Oct. 1. Classis resolves to act on the suggestion of the Synod of July 31, and carry on negotiations for peace in New York as soon as they learn ( unofficially) the action of the several Classes 4192
10. Consistory of Kingston to Classis of Amsterdam 4192
JOHN, LORD DUNMORE, GOVERNOR. OCT. 19, 1770-1771.
25. Church of New York - Address to the new Governor, the Earl of Dunmore; with his reply 4193 1771.
Jan. 7, 8, 26. Bills proposed for any Protestant church in Albany county to hold real estate - Passes in House - Defeated in Council 4193
S. All the Classes of Synod of North Holland consent to au- thorizing Classis of Amsterdam to settle finally affairs of New York - Letter of church of New York of May 11, 1769, read - Arswer approved - Letters to the Coetus, to Conferentie, to Rev. Ritzema approved 4194
S. Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York - Ordination of John H. Livingston - Certificate of Ordi- nation - Congratulations to the church - Action of the Synod and the Classes - Exportation to persevere in efforts for peace- Sorry at the failure of the parties to meet - Ritzema's position - Joy that the Classical Plan of Union is approved - No nnion with Princeton - Dis- approve of union with Kings College - Professors should be appointed - Conditions of licensure - The names " Synod " and "Classis" not allowed - Difficulties of union of the Dutch and German churches 4194, 4195
8. Classis of Amsterdam to the Coetns of New York, Jan. 8, 1771 - Action of the Synod and the Classes - Sorry at the failure of the parties to meet - Great cost of running an Academy -- Relinquish union with Princeton - Pro- fessors should be appointed - " Close relation" versus "Close ecclesiastical relations " - Object to the use of words " Synod " and " Classes " - Supposed evil results = Refused to dismiss Rev. Meyer from Kingston - Their disinterested desire for the welfare of the American 4196. 4197
8. Classic of Amsterdam to the Conferentie of New York - Various letters received - All referred to the Synod - The letters of the Conferentie and of Rev. Ritzema pre- vented peace - Classis about to relinquish the whole busi- ness - The Synod requested ns to persevere - The uncer- tain position of Rev. Ritzema - Classis doubts the repre- sentations of the Conferentie - If they desire peace, why refuse the fraternal hand 4197, 4198
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Jan. 21. Church of New York - Petition in behalf of Van der Sman - Various items 4198, 4199
26. Council fails to act on Bill from the Assembly allowing all churches in county of Albany to hold real estate for church support 4199
April 8. Letters to New York dated Jan. 8, have been sent. 4200
29, May 6, 19, 20. Church of New York - Rules about the Lord's Supper - Family Visitation - Doctrine - Re- pairs - Chorister 4200, 4201
June 3. Rev. Henry G. Brower ordained - Letter Kingston read in Classis 4201 from
9. Church of New York - Repairs. 4201, 4202
July 8, 15. Church of New York - Settlement of the Land granted to the Church, the "Township of Leyden " - Address to Governor Tryon - His reply 4202, 4203
WILLIAM TRYON, LAST ROYAL GOVERNOR. JULY 9, 1771-1777.
21. Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of Kingston - Had not been able to find a minister for them - Unwilling also formally to dismiss Rev. Meyer, at present, on ac- count of the prospects of peace between the Coetus and Conferentie - Free to seek a pastor for themselves ..... 4204
22. Letter to Church of Kingston approved by Classis ..... 4204, 4205
24. Rev. John Ritzema to the Classis of Amsterdam - Com- plains of the charges that he is responsible for the failure to secure peace - Declares it not true that nine-tenths of . the people are in favor of the Classical Plan of Union; that Rev. Laidlie says subordination is absurd; that he himself stands in no special relationship to the Episco- palians, because of his being a Director in Kings College - He submits a Plan of Union of his own; that all corre- spondence heretofore be burned; that a "Netherland Church in North America subordinate to the Classis of Amsterdam and the Synod " be organized; that all German and Dutch churches be invited to send delegates; that all sign the Formula of Unity; that a Professor of Theology be called from Holland, to have no connection with the Presbyterians or Episcopalians; that the Assembly shall be divided into bodies according to the provinces, with delegates exchanged; that the Classis and Synod shall de- cide whether those ordained by the Coetus shall be re- ordained 4205, 4206
30-Aug. 8. Acts of the Synod of North Holland - All the Classes of this Synod have agreed to leave the settlement of the Affairs of New York to the Classis of Amsterdam - Action of the Synod last year referred to, requesting the several Classes to report their views directly to Classis of Amsterdam - That Classis resumes oversight of
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churches of New York - Their letters to the Coetus, to the Conferentie and to the Consistory of New York, pro- posing, tentatively, a Plan of Union; that they could not allow the use of the names "Classis" and "Synod "; that the union with the German Church belongs to the Synods of North and South Holland; that they must give up their Plan of an Academy; that a Professor of The- ology should be called from Holland; that they should earnestly strive to unite in love and peace - No reply from New York yet received - Letter of Presbyterian Synod had been answered 4207, 4208 Synodalia - Orange Nassau - The report of Classis is in- serted in Minutes of Synod. 4208
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4. Church of New York - Plans for settling "Township of Leyden " - Invitation by Circular Letter to all the churches to a General Convention . 4208, 4209
Oet. S. Church of New York - Answers to the Circular Letter - Delegates appointed to the Convention - Consideration of the Form of Government -Conditions of subscription by the New York delegates to the Plan of Union - Domine De Ronde to preach a sermon of welcome to the Conven- tion, with earnest wishes for a blessing 4209, 4210
9. Church of New York - Deacons' money 4210
15-18. General Convention of the Reformed Church in New York - " ARTICLES OF UNION " adopted 4210-4218 15-18. The " CHURCH-ORDER" How formally adopted. . 4218-4226 18. " The General Convention " to the Classis of Amsterdam - Classical letters to the Coetns, to the Conferentie, to the Consistory of New York, duly received - Invitation to a General Convention - General attendance - Minutes of the Convention sent to the Classis - Ask for approbation of Classis - Importance of this for the peace of the churches - Request a speedy answer - Rev. Meyer agrees to the Articles of Union 4226, 4227
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