We canrfot be forgetfull of that most Gracious Declaracon or saying of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King George upon his accession to the Throne of Great Britain, " that " the indulgence and Toleracon Granted by law to Scru])ulous " Consciences was by noways inconsistant with the civil and " Religious Constitution of the Kingdom." We are not indebted unto INP Rou one farthing for all the time he hath served us And if any person or persons amongst us have done him any personal] Injury the laws of England and of this Colony are open there are Courts of law and Justice and there are Deputys who may call tliem to accomit We therefore in all humble manner Do presume that Your Excellency and the

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honourable Board will Reject the Peticoners said Peticon and

Complaint and retain a favourable Opinion of tliese Eespondents

who most humbly Pray &c. Jany 28''' 1724.

J. J. MouLiNARs Ministre

Endorsed -- The answer of the John Barberie eld"" Consistory of the French Louis Carre Ansien Chui'ch of the City of New Abraham Gouneau an^ York to the Peticon of sev^ P^ Vallete an* Members of the s'^ Church Thomas Bayeux an^ Jany 28, 1724-5 read and Fran Cazalz an^ referred as likewise the s^ Rene het an^ Petition.

This Committee to meet in the Council Chamber Thursday next, partyes to attend.

PROCEEDINGS IN COUNCIL THEREUPON.

At a Committee of the Common Council held at the Council Chamber in New- York, February the 18^^ 1724-5. Present Capt. Walter 1 M"" W^ Provoost