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.

Time is given them to Consider againe well amongst themselves, and give a fiuall Resolution in answ' to the Order of Councell, to morrow.

There were before tlie Councell.

Do Newenhuysen Minister, M"" Jeronimus Ebbing, M^" Peter Stoutenberg Elders ; M-- Jacob Teunisse Kay. Mr Reyneer Willemse. M' Gerritt Van Triglit. M' Isaack Van Vleck Deacons

The next day they brought in thek paper amended, with all Submission.

At a Councell Sept^ 8''' 1676.

Present. The Goveruo-

Capt. Brocklioles. The Secretary. Capt. Dyre.

Upon Informacon that Do Renslaer (one of tlie Ministers att

Albany) is confined by the Magistrates there, upon matter of

some dubious words spoken by the said Do in his Sermon or

Doctrine.

It is Ordered, That the said Do bee releast from his Imprisonment, and any matter concerning the same is to bee heard here.

At a Meeting of the Governo'" in Councell, and Ministers of y« City of New Yorke, Sept^ 15"' 1676. The occasion was the returne of the appeale in the Case between Do N, Renslaer and M"* Jacob Leysler, and M"" Jacob Milburne, had before y« Court & Consistory at Albany.