Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III
Ofifered by Cornelius Seabiing, Ingelbert Lot, and Cornelius Van Brunt in behalf of tliemselves and others, Members of ye Dutch Churclies of Flatbush, Brookland, and NewUtreclit in Kings County on the Island of Nassau (who have hitherto adhered to the Interest of Domine Bernardus Freeman, their Minister) pursuant to a due authority to them the s^ Seabring, Lot, k Van Brunt for that purpose given; for the more perfect and eifectuall accommodation of tlie Difilerence between y^ said Members, and others, INIembers of y^ s'J Churches wlio have hitherto adiiered to the Interest of Domine Vincentius Antonides in tlie articles following :
1 . First, that all differences and Animosities between the s^ Members which liave hitherto hapned, be on either side no further talked of, but entirely buryed in Oblivion.
2'J'y. That Domine Bernardus Freeman from, the time the agreemt^ intended shall take effect may in all things relating to tlie three Du+ch Churches of Flatbusli, BrookJand, and New Utrecht, or any other Neighbouring Churclie s, be admitted and put into equal State and Condition w'^^ Domine Vincentius Antonides (to wit) in Service, in Sallary, in House k Land &, all other Proffits.
3. That in order to put an End to ye Dispute concerning the present Consistory of Flatbush & Brookland ; those persons w^ M"" Freeman now Deems to be a Consistory, & those persons w^^ M*" Antonides now Deems to be a Consistory Do severally Elect two Elders & Deacons of each part, in the presence & w"' the concurance of one or both Ministers if they both please to attend, and that those Eight Elders & Deacons so to be elected,