and alwaies was in the way and according to the Faitii and practice of Lutherans and it being ai'ter the metliod and manner of the Iligli Dutch and in tlieir Language occations tlieir being denyed and debai-red the priviledge of Assembling in Congregation with Th'other Lutherans in their present Church in tlie said City, who vary much from them, and more so, on the account of their Constant use and practice of their Religion in the Low Dutch Way, & who, by reason of very many ancient people as well as young Ones, most of them poor. Likewise in respect of the tenderness of Conscience, cannot ])e brought over to Learn their Language or Exercise of Religion in the Low Dutch way Therefore are and have been a Long time Separate from any publick Congregation for the Performance of their way of Worship, which all others his Majesties Loyal Subjects in their perticular Perswasions Have the happiness and benefit of wilhin this City of New York.

Now Your Exc-ellency-s most humble Petitioners, humbly pray that, as they have the present oppertunity of a godly and worthy Minister to be a Preacher Amongst tliem from the same Country and of the same lieligion and Language with Your Excellencys Petitioners, And legally ordained, as in and by his Credentials and credible Testimonials may and doth appear, So, Your Excellency will be pleased to grant us your paternal Permission, to goe about this City amongst the Rest of our countrymen and fellow Citizens to a,sk and collect such benevolent contributions as they or any others Shall be willing to give or bestow for and ■ wards the Building of a Meeting House for the Lawful and jjjublick Exercise of tlieir Religion as aforementioned & your