To the Honble Richard Ingoldesby Esqr Liev* GoV^ & Commaudr in chief of the Provinces of New York k New Jersey &c and the honble Council! of the Province of New York -- The humble Peticon of Vicentius Antonides minister of the Dutch Reformed Protestant Churches of brookland, fflathush, and fflatlands on the Island of Nassau, Sheweth

That whereas yo^ Pef took the freedom to prsent to the honble the Liev' Gov*" k tliis honble board an humble Peticon bearing date sometime in the beginning of Novemb^ last past a copy whereof is hereunto amiexed. And for as much as yor Pef has not had the honour to know the result thereon, and that he is inclinable to observe the Rules of decency & order cenformable to his profession

He therefore humbly prays that yo^ honnouis will be pleased to grant to yo^ Pef the prayer of Ms said Peticon. And yo^" Pef as in Duty bound shall Pray, &c.

V. Antonides New York 8'h febMTO A.

ORDER ON THE SAID PETITION.

In Council 15 Feb. 1709. Upon Reading ye Petition of M'' Antonides reciting another Petition formerly presented a Copy whereof is to this Petition annexted & referring thereto that the prayer thereof may be granted the liiv* Gov said he had ah-eady Determined the Matter yt he will hear nothing further tliereon.

168 PAPERS RELATING TO KINGS COUKTY.

ANOTHER PETITION OF KEY. MR. ANTONIDES.

To the Honble Gerardus Beekman Esq^ President and tlie

rest of her maties Council! of the Province of New