Upon a Returne from Albany, The matter concerning ye charges about y« Difference between Domine Renslaer, and M' Leysler & Milburne, now referred by all partys to the determinacon of the Governo'' and Councell, tlie same being taken into Consideracon The Ensuing Order was made viz*

Whereas there was an amicable & friendly agreemt made by the Churcli Officers (or Kerken Raat) at Albany of the Difference between Do Nicliolas Renslaer on the one part, and Jacob Leysler and Jacob Milburne on the other, only as to the matter .;f Charge, the which was referr'd to y^ Governor and Councell here.

The same being taken into Consideration, It is Ordered, That

cob Leysler and Jacob Milburne doe pay the whole charge both at Albany and here, as giving the first Occasion of the Difference, and that Do Renslaer bee freed from bearing any part thereof, and this to be a finall end and determinacon of the matter betweene ye partyes upon this occasion.

MINISTER'S HOUSE AT ALBANY.

Albany 6 Feb. 1G78-9.

Dom: Gid: Schaefs appears in Court with Jan Vinnagen Elder and the 2 Deacons, M Jan Janse Bleeker and M»' Hend: Cuyler representing the W. Consistory who freely witliout any persuasion promise to convey and give a proper Deed of tlie house occupied at present by Dom: Gideon Schaets to be for the future a residence for the Minister of Albany for the benefit of the

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Congregation of the Reformed Church here ; as tlie house was built out of the Poor's money and now being decayed, the W: Court promises to repair said house and keep it in good order fit for a Minister for which purpose it shall be conveyed