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

Dom: Dellius is fui-ther informed that their Worships desire to be satisfied about the time of tlie Dom's sojourn here, as his contract mentions only four years, whereupon Dom: Dellius gives the magistrates for answer, that he cannot tell what extraordinary tilings may happen ; but his Intention and disposition are to remain liere with tliis congregation, wherewith the court is fully satisfied .

Resolved that a letter be written to the Venerable, Pious, and very Learned the Ministers and members of the very Rev^ the classis of Amsterdam assembled at Amsterdam, sincerely thanking their Rev: for their Fatherly care in sending over the Rev^ pious & Learned Dom: Goddefridus Dellius, with whom the Congregration is higldy pleased.

Resolved, also to write to Sieur Rich<i Van Rensselaer & Sieur Abel d' Wollff to thank them heartily for the trouble they have taken, in finding out the Rev. pious & learned Dom: Goddefridus

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Dellius who arrived here on the 2^^ instant, to the great joy of every one, and wliose preacliing was heard with the greatest satislactiou & contentment.

Extraordinary Court holden at Albany,

6 July 1685

The Consistory of this City appearing in Court inform their worsliips that Dom: Gotievridus Dellius resigned his office as Minister last Thursday at the Consistorial assembly, and requests his demission, as liis Reverence is advised of a call for him to Heuclem in Patria. To which his Rev. was answered that it was a matter of no small importance, and sliould therefore communicate it to tlie old Consistory next Monday ; and the Members aforesaid being assembled, the inquiry was made if the Classis had sent letters to them by Dom : Dellius, but none were found ; On the contrary tlie letters were sent to the Court and therefore he was referred to tiie Court tlirough whom he wa,s called & to whom he was consigned.