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.

On the Qti' June 1681, Anneke Schaets, wife of Tho : Davidtse Kekebel, is sent to her husband at N. York, by order and pursuant to letters from the Commander in Chief with a letter of rec^^m-

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mendation ; but as she was so lieadstrong and would not depart without the Sheriff & Constable's interference, her disobedience was annexed to the letter.

Albany 5th July 1681. Anueke Schaets who was sent to N. York by their Worships on the 9'h June last pursuant to letters and orders from the Commander in Chief Capt Antli^ Brockholes is come back liere in the same Sloop, and brings this following recommendation -- which is in terms

N. York June ye 27th 1681. Gentlemen

Wee have thought fitt to acquaint you that Tomas Davis and his wife Anneke Schaets are suffered to goe up for Albany in order to settle their affairs there. We Recommend yow to endeavour a Reconciliation between them if Possible otherwise if Parties desire it, deside there differences by Law, haveing due Regard to there Jointure or heuwelyx foorwaerde, w^'' is all at Present from