September 2, 1794, ordered that Mr. Jackson visit the congregation of Cortlandt manor, the second Lord's day September instant ; also, that Mr. Schoonmaker visit said congregation once in the meantime between this and next meeting.*
Also ordered, that the Rev, Mr. Sickles in the course of this fall visit Peekskill, and apply to the Classis of Albany for recommendation to visit their vacancies.
1797, Rev. Mr. Lowe reports that he has fulfilled his mission to Cortlandt.
Mr. Abeel appointed-'' 1798. Mr. Abeel reports that he has fulfilled his appointment.
Ordered that the candidates now under the care of this Classis supply each one Sabbath at Cortlandtown, and that Mr. Jackson preach and administer the Lord's Supper once during the said time.
May 8, 1800, a call made out by the church of Cortlandtown upon the Rev. William Manly, was laid before the Classis for aprobation. Upon reading the same, it was found to be in due form, and subscribed by three elders and four deacons, but not authorized by any minister as the moderator of the call. Dr. Peter Goetchius, one of the subscribing elders, appearing before the Classis, attested to his own signature and that of the other subscribers, and gave sufficient reasons why a neighboring minister could not assist in completing the document. It was approved and endorsed.?
a To this Individual, (tinder God,) the Reformed Dutch Church In Cortlandtown Is Indebted
for her re-establishraent and present success. b Rec.of N. Y. Classis, vol. I, 110. e Rcc, of N. Y. Classis, vol. i, 113. d Roc. of N. Y. Classis, vol. I, 123. t Rec. N. Y. Classi3, vol. i, 143 / Roc. X. Y. Classis, vol. 1, 1ST. <7 Rue. N. Y. Classis, vol. i, 221.