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E. ANDROSS.
To ye Sheriff.of New Yorke, or his Deputy.
At a Councell. Septr 23th 1676 Present. The Go- vernor & Councell. The Mayor & Aldermen The Ministers of ye City.
Upon reading all Evidences & papers relating to the difference betweene Do Nich: Renslaer and Mr Jacob Leysler and Mr Jacob Millburne, but ye said Millburne not being present, nor any Authorized from him
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Resolved, That if all parties are willing to stand to the friendly and amicable determinacon made by the Church Officers or Kerken Raat at Albany, and referr ye matter of Charges, (which was ye only obstruction then) to ye Governor and Councell and persons above, That then they will proceed to a finall Determinacon therein; But if not then a short day shall be appointed for hearing all parties and taking such further Resolves and order therein as ye Case shall require; All parties to have Cop- pies, and bring in their Answers by ye first returne from Albany.
Mr Stepht Van Cortland for Do Renslaer, and Mr Jacob Leysler for himselfe doe desire an Issue may be putt to ye buisnesse in question.
Extraordinary Court holden at Albany 28th Septr 1676. Post Meridiem
Present Capt Salisbury, Commander. Capt Thom De Lavall. Rich Pretty, Dirck Wessells, Pr Winne, Capt Phil Schuyler, Andr Teller, Jan Thomase, Marte Gerritse, Mr Siston, Sheriff.
Dom Schaets, Dom. Renzelaar and some witnesses ap- pearing in Court (all the papers in the difference between. the two above named Dominies being examined & re- viewed) they are, by order of the Governor to be recon- ciled according to Christian Duty and love, as it specially becomes such servants of God's word. Whereupon the above named Ministers, answer, They are willing to be reconciled with all their hearts.
Dom Schaets declares the twelve men, whom he ac- cused of Partiality in a Letter written to .the Consistory of New York, to be honorable persons, and say that all such occurred foolishly, requesting forgiveness
Doctor Corn: Van Dyck, representing the Consistory, Complains that Dom : Schaets being sent for on two oc- casions by the Consistory, refused to come to them in di- rect violation of the Law of the Church.
Dom: Schaets says that he was in the first instance declared Interested, because he had rendered in writing his opinion of Dom: Renselaar's preaching, but that was
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not done to excite parties, confessing to have acted very improperly and they too in like manner.
WHEREAS various differences have arisen and sprung up between the two Ministers wherein Dom: Schaets charged and accused Dom: Renselaer with false preach- ing; and Dom: Renselaer thereupon Replied that it was a false lie, Dom: Schaets is therefore ordered to prove the same, who forthwith drew forth a little Book contain- ing divers old comments which the W: Court neither ac- oepted nor received
Their Worships ask parties if they will leave and re- fer their differences to their W's decision ?
Who answered, Yes.
Thereupon the W : Court resolved unanimously and by plurality of Votes, that Parties shall both forgive & forget as it becomes Preachers of the Reformed Religion to do ; also that all previous variances, church differences and disagreements & provocations shall be consumed in the fire of Love, a perpetual silence and forbearance being imposed on each respectively, to live together as Brothers for an example to the worthy Congregation, for edification to the Reformed Religion and further for the removal and banish- ment of all scandals, and in case hereafter any difference may occur or happen between them, they shall seek re- dress from the Consistory, to be heard there; but parties not being content with its award, the Consistory shall then state to the Governor who is in fault who shall then be punished according to the exigency of the case. In like manner each was warned not to repeat or renew any more former differences or variances, under a penalty to be fixed by their worships of the Court.
At a Councell October 23th 1676. Present The Go- vernour & Councell. Some of ye Aldermen. The Ministers of this City.
Upon a Return from Albany, The matter concerning ye charges about ye Difference between Domine Renslaer, and Mr Leysler & Milburne, now referred by all partys to the determinacon of the Governor and Councell, the same being taken into Consideracon The Ensuing Order was made vizt
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Whereas there was an amicable & friendly agreemt made by the Church Officers (or Kerken Raat) at Albany of the Difference between Do Nicholas Renslaer on the one part, and Jacob Leysler and Jacob Milburne on the other, only as to the matter of Charge, the which was referred to ye Governor and Councell here,
The same being taken into Consideration, It is Or- dered, That Jacob Leysler and Jacob Milburne doe pay the whole charge both at Albany and here, as giving the first Occasion of the Difference, and that Do Renslaer bee freed from bearing any part thereof, and this to be a finall end and determinacon of the matter betweene ye partyes upon this occasion.
MINISTER'S HOUSE AT ALBANY,
Albany 6 Feb, 1678-9.
Dom : Gid: Schaets appears in Court with Jan Vinna- gen Elder and the 2 Deacons Mr Jan Janse Bleeker and Mr Hend: Cuyler representing the W. Consistory who freely without any persuasion promise to convey and give a proper Deed of the house occupied at present by Dom : Gideon Schaets to be for the future a residence for the Minister at Albany, for the benefit of the Congregation of the Reformed Church here; as the house was built out of the Poor's money, and now being decayed, the W. Court promises to repair said house and keep it in good order fit for a Minister, for which purpose it shall be . conveyed.
Ordinary Court held at
Albany 6 July, 1680.
The W : Consistory of this city being sent for to Court, and being requested by their Worships to contribute something to the repair and building of Dom: Schaets house, being for the good of the Commonalty; the W. Consistory consent to contribute the sum of one thousand guilders Zewant, for the reparation of the said house,
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DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN DOM. SCHAETS AND HIS CONGREGATION. Extraordinary Court holden at
Altany Ist April 1681.
This Extraordinary Court is held at the request of the Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Church here, who apply to the Gentlemen and request their assistance in- asmuch as the head of their Consistory Dom: Gideon Schaets refuses to visit them for the purposes of holding religious meetings in the Church, the usual appointed place by the Consistory-Having undertaken to speak to the Domine of the trouble which he caused some of the Members, in direct opposition to the office of a Teacher, especially at this conjuncture of Time when the Lords supper was so near at hand; after the Consistory had done its duty & part to the utmost on the 29. March last, and not knowing but it had accomplished everything, and every matter of difference had been settled for the time (having been admonished in the temper of Love & Christian duty ) Anneke his daughter consenting willing- ly to absent herself the next time from the Holy Table of the Lord on her father's proposal, and as it was her duty, so as to prevent as much as possible all Scandals in Christ's flock; as it is evident we have done our utmost in sending for the aforesaid Domine to visit us to-day, which he hath wholly refused, We therefore request that their worships will please send for the said Domine and ask him if all matters of difference &c were not arranged at the last Consistorial meeting on 29 March last and wherefore does he now rip up new differences and offen- ces contrary to his duty & office.
Whereupon their Worships sent Wm Parker the Court Messenger to request him to come to court; who answer- ed that the Consistory had sent him; whereunto the Bode said, The Court sent for your Reverence not the Consistory. He replied-he would not come.
The Bode is sent a 2ª time to tell him that he must in- stantly appear before the Court. He answered, he would not appear before the Court, though they should dismiss him.
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The Bode, sent for the third time, found him not at home but his daughter Anneke said. I'll go and ask him ; and having asked him said, Mine Father will not come; they may do what they please, for the magistrates are wishing to make me out a W-
The Bode being sent the fourth time reports as before.
Whereupon is Resolved, to send the constable Jacob Sanders with a special Warrant after him, to bring him here before the Court.
Who having visited the house and being unable to find him the constable then asked his Daughter, Anneke Schaets, where her father was? She answered-Know you not what Cain said? Is he his Brother's keeper? Am I my father's keeper? Whereupon the constable told her that she should let him bring him. To which she an- swered, she had nobody for him to bring, and had she a. dog, she should not allow him to be used by the Magis- trates for such a service. The Magistrates had their own Bode.
The constable having been sent for the second time spoke to Dom Schaets at Hend: Cuyler's house, who gave for answer that he should not go before the Court if the Consistory were there; but if the Consistory was not present, he would appear before the Court.
Whereupon the W. Court considering the great in- convenience his suspension should cause the Congrega- tion have through condescension sent him word that the Magistrates only will speak to him without the Consist- ory. [His suspension was written out & read to him]
At last, Dom: Schaets appeared in Court and he is asked why he, who should afford a good example to others, hath shown contempt to his Court by refusing on their reiterated summons, to appear before them; de- manding Satisfaction.
Whereupon it appears at first that Dom: was much dissatisfied and demanded his demission from their wor- ships ; but at last considering his committed offence, he excused himself and requested exceedingly that he should be forgiven, and not severely dealt by, and hereafter nothing should be laid to his charge, promising to obey,
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for the future, his lawful superiors, requesting that all be reconciled-which was done.
Further all matters and disputes between him and his Consistory, -Mr Dauid Schuyler Mr Dirck Wessels, Elders; Wouter Albertse van den Uthoff & Gert Lansing Deacons, were arranged in love and friendship in presence of the Court aforesaid; Dom : Schaets admitting he was under a misconception.
MEMORANDUM.
On the 9th of June 1681, Anneke Schaets, wife of Tho: Davidtse Kekebel, is sent to her husband at N. York, by order and pursuant to letters from the Commander in Chief with a letter of recommendation; but as she was so headstrong and would not depart without the Sheriff & Constable's interference, her disobedience was annexed to the letter.
Albany 5th July 1681.
Anneke Schaets who was sent to N. York by their Wor- ships on the 9th June last pursuant to letters and orders from the Commander in Chief Capt Antho Brockholes is come back here in the same Sloop, and brings this follow- ing recommendation which is in terms
N. York June ye 27th 1681.
GENTLEMEN Wee have thought fitt to acquaint yout hat Thomas Davis and his wife Anneke Schaets are suffered to goe up for Albany in order to settle their affairs there, We Recommend yow to endeavour a Reconciliation be- tween them if Possible otherwise if Parties desire it, deside their differences by Law, having due Regard to their Jointure or heuwelyx foorwaerde, wch is all at Present from
Your Loveing ffriend ANTHO BROCKHOLES.
Extraordinary Court holden in Albany 29th day July A. Dom. 1681,
Tho: Davidtse promisses to conduct himself well and honorably towards his wife Anneke Schaets, to Love & never neglect her but faithfully and properly to maintain and support her with her children according to his means, hereby making null and void all questions that have
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occurred and transpired between them both, never to re- peat them, but are entirely reconciled; and for better assurance of his real Intention and good resolution to ob- serve the same, he requests that two good men be named to oversee his conduct at N. York towards his said wife, being entirely disposed and inclined to live honorably & well with her as a Christian man ought, subjecting him- self willingly to the rule and censure of the said men. On the other hand his wife Anneke Schaets promises also to conduct herself quietly & well and to accompany him to N. York with her children & property here, not to leave him any more but to serve and help him and with him to share the sweets and the sours as becomes a Christian spouse; Requesting all differences which had ever existed between them both may be hereby quashed and brought no more to light or cast up, as she on her side is heartily disposed to.
Their Worship, of the Court Recommend parties on both sides to observe strictly their Reconciliation now made, and the gentlemen at N. York will be informed that the matter is so far arranged.
EARLY NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE REV. MR. DELLIUS.
Fr m the Albany City Records.
Extraordinary Court holden at
Albany 6 Augst 1683
The W: Commissaries assembled in consequence of the arrival of the new Minister Dome Godefridus Dellius who reached here on the 2d instant pursuant to the request and letters of this Court to the Venerable Classis of Amsterdam.
And whereas by consent and approval of this Comon- alty a second Domine is sent for to assist the old Dom: Schaets, it is therefore resolved to call the Congregation together to enquire of them in a friendly manner how much they will from their own Liberality and good in- clination contribute to the maintenance of the sª Dom: Godefridus Dellius whereupon the following Burghers
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have freely contributed to the Salary of said De Gode- fridus Dellius, & that for the term of one year.
Peter Schuyler ps of 8. 6 Jan Cornelise vandrhoef. ... 1
Cornelis Van Dyck.
6 Jacob Voss
1
Derck Wessels 6 Jacob Meesen. 2
David Schuyler 6 Paulus Martense
Marte Gerritse
6 Pr Bogardus ..
3
Ands Teller
6 Gert Lansingh.
3
Gert Swart.
Jan I. Bleker.
6 Jan Van haegen.
3
Hend. Van Ness
4 Joseph Yetts.
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Pr. Winne.
3
Jacob Ten Eyck.
2
Johannes Provoost
Richd Pretty.
4 Claes Jacobse.
2 3
Jan Lansingh
4
Robt Livingston.
5 6
Gabriel Thompson
4 Adriaen Gert V Papendorp. Marte Cregier.
4
Albt Rykman.
Lawrence van ale
2
Evert Wendell Junr
4
Jacob Staets. .
2 2
Pr. Davitse Skuyler
2 Arnout Cornelise (viele) . .
2
Melgert Wynantse
2 Annetje van Schayk
6 3
Wynant Gerritse
Gert Banken.
3
Turck Harmense
Hendk Bries .
2 Hend Cuyler.
Jacob Abrahamse
2
Johannes Thomase
2
Jan and: Cuyper.
2
Teunis Slingerlunt. 2
Myndt Harmense
6 Harme d' Brower.
2
Gert hardenbergh .
4 Hend Abelse
1
Cornel van Skelluyne
1 Jean Rosie
1
Jacob Sanderse
4 Wm Claese.
2 2 1
Jan Byvank
3 Bastiaen Harmense
Jan Nack
2 Hend Hansen .. 1
Johannes Roos 2 Matthys Meesen 2
Cobus Turk .
1 Robt Sanderse
6
Wouter Albertse
2 Joh: Roseboom . . 3
Takel Dirkse
1 Joh: Abeel & Sister. 3
Jan salomonse
1 Eghbert Teunise . 5
Hend. Martense
1 Jan Gow.
2
Johannes V Sante
1 Jan Gilbert.
Pieter Lookermans
1 Gert Van Ness 2
Cobus Gerritse.
1 Joh: Oothout Junr 1
Evert Wendell Senr
2 Pr Meuse 1
Wm Gerritse.
1 John White. 2
Johannes Martense Smitt .. 2 NB. These reside up be-
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8
1 14
Harme Basteanse ..
3
Claes Ripse. 2
Joh: Wendell
6
Jahannes Cuyler.
Johannes Wandelaer
2 4 Lambt van Valkenburgh ... Jurean Teunise
2 Barent Myndertse.
Jan Becker Senr
2 Jochim Staets
2
1 Philip Schuyler's widow ... 8 6
Wm Kettelheyn.
2 Gysbt Marcelis
2 Hendn Lansingh 2
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yond the North Gate and
Gert Lubbertse.
were spoken to by D. Wes-
sels & J. Bleker :-
Antho Barentse
2
Jeronemus Hansen 1
Wouter Aretse.
2 1
2 Gert Gysbertse. ..
4
Gerrit Ryerse ..
1 Frederick d' Drent: Hend: Maesen.
2
Pr Quackenboss.
2 Hen Van Wie. 1
Wouter Pieterse.
1 Ryk Machielse 1
Jan . Pieterse. .
1
Onnocre the Frenchman
1
Reynier Pieterse
1 Jan Hendricxe
2
Dowe Funda.
1 Mart Cornelise
3
Marte Janse
1 Jurian Callier
1
Adam Winne
I
·Claes Van Petten
2
Jacob Salomonse.
2
Cornelise Teunise . 2
Teunis vandr Poel.
6 Abraham Van Bremen
1
Luykes Pieterse.
1 Melgert Abrahamse
2
Antho van Schayk
4 Jan Thomase .
0
Teunis Teunise, Mason . .
4 Cobus Janse
1
Ands d' Backer
2 Johannes Janse 1
Meus hoogeboom.
1號 Albert Cato
- 2
Roelof Gerritse Harme Lievese
1 Manus Borgerse 1
Jan Grutterse.
Jan Van Ness
Bart Alb Bratt.
4
Gert Hendrix 1
Ands Carstense
24
Pieces of 8. .350
.
Wm Van Slyk.
Jan d' Noorman.
2
Claes van Bockhoven
2 N B. Farmers below Jacob janse gardinier 4
Whereon De Godefridus Dellius is sent for and he is asked if he hath any further letters or documents besides what he had delivered to the Court, especially the No- tarial contract dated 20 July 1682 executed in Amsterdam by the Notary Public David Staffmaker Verlet whereby the Dome was accepted for the term of four years, begin- ing as soon as the ship, in which he would leave Am- sterdam, had been gone to sea outside Texel, and that for the sum of eight hundred guilders a year, payable in Beavers a 8 gl. each or 600 skepels of Wheat, at the option of sd Dom: Dellius, besides a free house; but should he the Domine marry his salary should be increased 100 gl. beavers, but as his Reverence was so unfortunate that the ship in which he was to take his passage sailed from Dover on the very day his Reverence arrived in London so that his Reverence was obliged to return to
3 Geertruy Vosburgh 2
2 Jacob Vorsburgh 1臺
2 Jacob Claese 1
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Holland, aud put to sea again last April, with Jan Gorter, . with whom he has now arrived.
Their Worships find that in further elucidation of said general Contract the Agents Rykd van Rensselaer & Abel de Wollff and said Dome agreed that his term of Office shall commence on the day when Henry Bier went last year to sea, as his Reverence was then ready to leave; his term commencing on the 15th August 1682 & ending on the 15th August 1686, but with the express condition that his salary shall not date earlier than the day his Reverence put to sea with Skipper Jan Gorter: And whereas we have been advised by letters from our cor- respondents that his Reverence is not wholly satisfied about his salary being in Beavers or Wheat knowing nothing about such things, and imagines such is greatly to his prejudice, whereupon said Rensselaer & De Wolff have written to us in his behalf, requesting that the pay- ment of his salary may be made as nearly as possible in Holland currency.
Therefore, their said Worships maturely considering the contribution as well as the clause in the aforesaid no- tarial contract, to the effect that should Dome Schaets die meanwhile, the aforesaid De Dellius should receive the same salary as De Schaets had & enjoyed, allow Dom : Dellius aforesaid the sum of Three hundred pieces of . Eight or one hundred and fifty Beavers being fl. 1200 in Beavers, which is two hundred guilders in Beavers more than Dom: Schaets ever had or received, as a testimony of their good disposition towards him and especially for his Teaching with which their Worships and the con- gregation declare themselves well satisfied, doubting not but his Reverence will be specially content, it being 300 gl. above the Notarial contract.
The Magistrates further resolve that if they can obtain any thing more, either from the Governor or congregation, the sd Dom: shall be remembered. And Mr Marte Ger- ritse & Com: Van Dyck communicate this to his Rev- erence.
Pieter Schuyler and Albert Ryckmans Deacons are authorized to receive the new Domine's Money, and to keep account thereof.
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Dome Dellius informs the Magistrates, through the Secretary, that he shall adhere to his Notarial contract- that is as second minister of Albany-and that for such sum as the Magistrates allow him; but he presumes their Worships pay little regard to the Recommendation of the Agents who requested them to pay the salary agreed on in Holland currency ; and expresses himself not over satisfied with the Magistrates resolution regarding the fixing his salary a 300 pieces of eight.
Extraordinary Court holden at Albany 13 August 1683
The Magistrates are again met to fix the salary of Dom : Godefridus Dellius, and the contribution of the con- gregation being calculated, it was Resolved that said De Dellius shall enjoy yearly the sum of nine hundred guil- ders Holland currency payable in pieces of eight a forty stivers each, or in Merchantable Beavers counted a Two pieces of eight each, and his Reverence shall receive his money quarterly on condition that if De Schaets should grow feeble or die, Dom : Dellius shall perform the whole duty.
His Reverence is further told that if the Magistrates should agree with the Inhabitants of Schinnectady re- garding Divine Service to be performed there, either once a month or once in six weeks, said Dellius shall take his turn with Dom: Schaets to edify said congregation, with- out being paid additional for it, as such sum of money shall be for the benefit of this congregation.
Dom: Dellius is further informed that their Worships desire to be satisfied about the time of the Dom's sojourn here, as his contract mentions only four years, where- upon Dom: Dellius gives the Magistrates for answer, that he cannot tell what extraordinary things may happen; but his Intention and disposition are to remain here with this congregation, wherewith the Court is fully satisfied.
Resolved that a letter be written to the Venerable. Pious, and very Learned the Ministers and members of the very Revd the classis of Amsterdam assembled at Amsterdam, sincerely thanking their Rev: for their Fatherly care in sending over the Revd pious & Learned
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Dom: Godefridus Dellius, with whom the Congregation is highly pleased.
Resolved, also to write to Sieur Richd Van Rensselaer & Sieur Abel d' Wollff to thank them heartily for the trouble they have taken, in finding out the Rev. pious & learned Dom: Godefridus Dellius who arrived here on the 2ª instant, to the gret joy of every one, and whose preaching was heard with the greatest satisfaction & con- tentment.
Extraordinary Court holden at Albany 6 July 1685
The Consistory of this City appearing in Court inform their worships that Dom: Godefridus Dellius resigned his office as Minister last Thursday at the Consistorial assembly, and requests his demission as his Reverence is advised of a call for him to Heuclem in Patria. To which his Rev. was answered that it was a matter of no small importance, and should therefore communicate it to the old Consistory next Monday; and the Members aforesaid being assembled, the inquiry was made if the Classis had sent letters to them by Dom: Dellius, but none were found; On the contrary the letters were sent to the Court and therefore he was referred to the Court through whom he was called & to whom he was con- signed.
Whereupon Dom : Dellius appeared in Court and in- formed their worhips that he requested his demission from the Consistory, who referred him to their worships; and as it is directly contrary to the order of the Nether- lands Church, to demand demission from the political authority, he therefore requests that he may receive his demission from the Consistory, and if not, a Certificate.
Their Worships learn with great grief and surprise the proposition and communication of Dom : Dellius : re- quest to know the reasons of his Reverences departure and if his Rev: is not satisfactorily paid his salary. It is their worships' Opinion that should he'act thus, it will be a violation of his promise, whereby he pledged himself, when his salary was raised, on his arrival, from 900 gl. Beaver to 900 gl. Hollands, that he should not leave this Congregation unless something extraordinary occurred;
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2ndly as the call has not been exhibited, they require to see it, considering that it is a very strange thing to call a Minister from America, where he is so necessary.
His Reverence says that he is promptly paid to his full contentment and satisfaction, but being advised of a call to Heuckelum, which he cannot now exhibit, he is wholly disposed to return home and prosecute his advancement.
Whereupon their W : desire to know what advancement his Reverence looks for; that they should recommend it, for their W: considering that Dom: Schaets, their old minister, is very feeble : and again that it was requisite he should remain under existing circumstances, when so many strange shepherds are lifting up their heads as we daily see; but the Dom : persisting in his proposal to de- part, and should no demission be given him, he reqired a simple certificate for he was fully resolved to return Home and nothing should persuade him to remain even though he left without a certificate.
Their W : of the court by & with the advice of the con- sistory both new & old, resolved, if Domine Dellius is in no way to be persuaded to remain, that he may then go but on his own authority, and that no Demission can be given him, it being contrary to the Will and Inclination of the Congregation.
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