Dom« Delhus informs the magistrates, through the Secretary, That he shall adhere to his Notarial contract -- that is as second minister of Albany -- and that for such sum as the Magistrates allow him ; but presumes their Worships pay little regard to the Recommendation of the Agents who requested them to pay the

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salary agreed on in Holland currency ; and expi-esses himsell not over satisfied with the magistrates resolution regarding the fixing his salary @ 300 pieces of eight.

• ' '•• '• ' Extraordinary Coui't holden at Albany

13 Angst 1683

The Magistrates are again met to fix the salary of Dom: Godefridus Dellius, and the Contribution of the congregation being calculated, it was Resolved that said D^ Dellius sliall enjoy yearly tlie sum of nine hundred guilders Holland currency payable in pieces of eiglit a forty eight stivers each, or in Mercliantable Beavers counted a Two pieces of eight each, and tliat his Reverence shall receive his money quarterly on condition that if De Schaets should grow feeble or die, Dom: Dellius shall perform the whole duty.

His Reverence is further told that if the Magistrates should agree with the Inhabitants of Schinnectady regarding Divine Service to be performed there, either once a montli or once in six weeks, said Dellius shall take his turn with Dom: Scliaets to edify said congregation, without being paid additional fur it, as such sum of money shall be for the benefit of tliis Congregation.