We are therefore of Opinion that tliey have no such Authority j But in regard to the French Protestant Church which has suffered so much and is at this time sutfering in France on Account of their ReMgion, and in regard to the great Numbers of the French Congregation that live in good repute and credit in this place. We are of Opinion that the said Congregation be admonished, that every person in it doe all in his Power to preserve peace and unanimity in their Congregation, for tliis End that they Eudeavour to bring this present unhappy Difference to an amicable conclusion.

That if this desireable End cannot be Effected the partys who shall think themselves agriev'd ought to apply to the Courts of Justice in this Government for Redress, with that meekness and charity to each other which may Encourage the Government to continue towards them the generous protection under' which they have been long easy, and that there may be no reason now to think that they grow wanton under the abundance of Liberty and Plenty which they Enjoy here, and tliat the Ministers of the French Congregation who shall officiate next Sunday be ordered to Read Publickly the said Opinion and Admonition jmmediately

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after Divine Service in the forenoon, whicli is submitted to your Excellency by

Your Excellency s most obedient humble Servants -- By order of the Committe

Cadwallader Golden Chairman. Read and approved & ordered accordingly.