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."

"In 1802 jNIr. Livingston reported that he had fulfilled his appointment, whereupon it was resolved that Mr. Jackson take charge of the congregation and give them all the service in his power."

"October 19th, 1809, the church of Fordham having called the Rev. John Jackson he was approved by the Classis, who also resolved that the Rev. Dr. Gerardus A. Kuypers, 3.% primanns, and the Rev. Cornelius C. Vermilyea, as sccundus, be a committee to install the Rev. John Tacksor "

LIST OF MINISTERS OF THE DUTCH REFORMED CIIITRCG, FORDHAM 3IAN0R. Inst, or Caix. Pastors. Vacated Br-

1*j96, Ret. John iroNTAGUE, resignation,

no?, Rev HExiiicrs Reyse,

1~76, Rev, Dom. Jonx Peter Tetard,

1S03, Rev. John Jacksox,

1S40, Rev. Peter I. Van Pelt, D.D.,

184G,. Rev. William; Caiioone,

18;j0, Rev. Robt. Van Ambur^jii,

1853, Rev. John H. Beviek,

rt Doc. nut. of N. Y., rol. in, p. 130.

6 S.e Vorrieu's Ulst. Diioouisu of the Churcti Du St. Esprit.

THE TOWN OF WEST FARMS. 52I

18.15, Rev. James Beattie, "

ISM, Rev. James Hultux, "

1J-'G6, Rev. James B. IlAESNBUEon, stated supply.