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

O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1850. 287 words

To which she answered, she had nobody for liim to bring, and had slie a dog, she should not allow him to be used by the Magistrates for such a service. The Magistrates had their own Bode.

The Constable having been sent for the second time spoke to Dom Schaets at Hend: Cuyler's house, who gave for answer that he should not go before the Court if the Consistory were there ; but if the Consistory was not present, he would appear before the Court.

Whereupon the W. Court considering the great inconvenience his suspension should cause the Congregation have through condescension sent him word that the Magistrates only will speak /o him without the Consistory.

f N. B. His suspension was written out & read to him]

At last, Dom: Schaets appeared in Coui't and he is asked why he, who should afford a good example to others, hatli shown contempt to his Court by refusing on their reiterated summons, to appear before them ; demanding Satisfaction.

Whereupon it appears at first that Dom : was much dissatisfied and demanded his demission from their worships ; but at last considering his committed offence, he excused himself and requested exceedingly that he should be forgiven, and not severely dealt by, and hereafter nothing should be laid to his cliarge, promising to obey, for the future, his lawful superiors, requesting that all be reconciled -- which was done.

Further all matters and disputes between him and his Con sistory, -- Mr Dauid Schuyler M^'Dirck Wessels, Elders ; Wouter Albertse van den Uthoff & Ger* Lansing Deacons, were arranged in love and fviendsliip in presence of the Court aforesaid ; Dom: Schaets admitting he was under a misconception. Memorandum.