Peter Stryker, each with an elder, appointed by Classis to visit tlie vacant congregations at Cortlandi's manor as soon as possible, in order to organize a consistory, &,c. <fcc. Rev. Mr. Brush and Brouwer ordered to preach in their absence in their pnlpits, and after they have accomphshed their mission to repair to the same place, and preach there at least each one Sabbath. ^

September 2. 1794. ordered that Mr. Jackson visit the congregation of Cortlanf^t's manor the second Lord's day September instant; also, that Mr. Schoommaker visit said congregation once in the meantime between this and next meeting.^

Also ordered, that the Rev. Mr. Sickels in the course of this fall visit Peekskill, and apply to the Classis of Albany for recommendations 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 Cortlandt town, and that Mr. Jackson preach and administer the Lord's Supper once during said time.

May 8, 1800, a call made out by the church at Cortlandt town upon the Rev. William Manly, was laid before the Classis for approbation. 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 each of the other subscribers, and gave sufficient reasons why a neighboring minister could not assist in completing this document. It was approved and endorsed. ^