FiFTLY that the having a License from the Gov^ was Esteemed necessary even by M"^ Antonides himselfe & tliose that sided with Mm, Since both he & they frequently aplyed to obtain Sucli a License ; as appears by Seaverall letters to the Late Lady Cornbury, & M''^ Peartree, under tlie hand of the said Antonides & of the Said pretended Elders for the truth of which wee the Subscribers refer our Selves to the Examinations & the Respective papers produced at the taking thereof-- Eut notwithstanding the right w^ee Conceive the said M"" Freeman has to the said Churches, Yet as M»' Freeman and those of his side haue out of a Christian Principle for pease Sake & to avoid all further Differences in the Said Churches offered to Devide Equally the pains & profit of the Said Churches, Wee humbly Conceive those Measures most reasonably & Conducieve to the Entire Reconciliation of both ministers and Partyes, this wee offered before, to the other Gentlemen of the Comitee as being agreable to the Opinion of the Classis of Amsterdam Signified by tliire Letters to that Purpose.

All which matters aboue mentioned are nevertheless with Humility Submitted to Your Honours' Prudent Consideration & Decision by

Your Honours most obedient

Most humble Sarv*^ D: Provoost A. D. Peyster Jo D: Peyster Read in Council 6"! Oct. 1709.

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162 PAPERS RELATING TO KINGS COUNTY.

DISPOSITION OF TPIE MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS.

Min. X.]

Att a Coimcill lield in New Yorke