Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III

Being Withdrawne, after mature deliberacon It being of great weight & Consequence, It is Resolved that y« said Do Newenliuysen shall have some time to give in his Answer to y^ above in writing, which he desireing no longer then till Thursday, Ordered, That on Thursday ye 30'h instant, y« said Do Newenliuysen shall by 2 aclock in the afternoone appeare k bring in y® same, particularly wliether the Ordination of y® Church of England be not sufficient qualification for a Minister comporting himselfe accordijigly, to be admitted, officiate & administer yc Sacraments, according to y^ Constitucons of y-' reformed Churclies of Holland : At which time ye Elders, & all other Officers of y« Dutch Church are likewise required to appeare and be present.

By Order of ye Govern"^ in Councell This order of Councell was sent. M. N. Sec^.

AND ADJACENT PLACES. 8i75

At a Councell Sepf 30. 1675.

Present. The Goveriio''

The Secreatary. M«' Laurence. Capt. Dyre. M*" Pliilips.

Tliisday being appointed at two a clock for D^ Newenlmysen to bring in his answer, k malie liis appearance, w'''' y^ Eld'^ & Deacons of the Church.

Hee brings a paper ratlier in tlie Justification of himselfe in his answer then otherwise, and denyes what is alleaged against him by Do Renslaer therein.

After long debate, y^ D" and y« rest of ye Elders and Deacons, seeme to allow in words, what is denyde in writing, viz* Tliat a Minister Ordayned in England by the Bishops is every way Capable kc.