Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III
The Warrt was as followetli. viz' ,
By the Governor Whereas M^ Jacob Leysler of this City hath accused Do Nicholas Renslaer for words spoken by him in a Sermon at Albany, on the 13th last past, the which having made a great disturbance and been before the Cliurch Officers and Court there, and at last remitted here in Order to a determination, but y° said Leysler not having given Security according to Law and
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Order ; These are m his Mamies name to require you forthwith to take ye person of the said Jacob Leysler into your Custody, and him safely to keep in Order to a deterrainacon according to Law ; for the whicli tliis shall be your sufficient Warrant : Given under my hand in New Yorke tliis 18*'' day of September. 1676.
E. Andross. To y® Sheriff of New Yorke, or his Deputy.
At a Councell. Sept^ 23ti' 1676.
Present. The Governo'- & Councell. The Mayo' & Aldermen
The Ministers of y^ City.
Upon reading all Evidences & papers relating to the difference betweene D" Nich: Renslaer and M' Jacob Leysler & M"^ Jacob Millburne, but ye said Millburue not being present, nor any Authorized from him
Resolved, That if all parties are willing to stand to the friendly and amicable determinacon made by the Church Officers or Kerken Raat at Albany, and referr y^ matter of Charges, (which was y® only obstruction then) to y^ Governor and Councell and persons above. That then they will proceed to a finall Determi nacon therein ; But if not then a short day shall be appointed, for hearing all parties, & taking such further Resolves and order therein as y® Case shall require ; All parties to have Coppies, and bring in their Answers by y^ first returne from Albany.