" I have used some endeavours to persuade the Dutch in my neighborhood into a good opinion of the Church of England ; and have had that success, that they would, I believe, join a great part of 'them in the sacraments and worship -- had they Dutch Common Prayer Bunks and a minister who understood their language. I have taken some i)ains with one of their ministers, one Henricus Beyse, and ha\c prevailed un iiim to accept of Episcoi>al ordination."

520 HISTORY OF THE COUXTV OF WESTCHESTER.

The Provincial clergy addressing Governor Hunter of New \'ork May 14th, 1712, state among other tliings that : --

"The Reverend Mr. Beys has represented that he suffers hardship,;. having no salary from the people of New Harlem where he officiates ; and his establishment from the Society being uncertain through sonic aspersions thrown upon him by his adversaries, we heartily recommend him to your Ex'cy to protect aod encourage him according to his services."

The last minister, prior to the revolution, was the Rev. Dom. John Tetard." This individual was of French descent and succeeded the Rev. Jean Carle as pastor of the French church in New York. The name of Tetard frequently occurs among the records of the French church Dvi St. Esprit between the years 16S0 and 1770,^

The followng minutes are extracted from th^ record of the New York Classis :

"At a classis held in Flatbush on TuesdAv. September 2d, iSco, &c. The church in the AFanor of Fordham, bemg reduced during the war, and a prospect now opening of their being restored. Resolved, that this Classis encourage and countenance them, by as? isting and supplpng them. Resolved further, that Dr. Li\'ingston \isit and preach to them as soon as convenient."