As much as I ean apprehend by the Answer which the Gentlemen of the Consistory have lately given to the Deputies who presented themselves before them, on my behalf, as well as on behalf of our Flock (which answer has been only verbally communicated to me, the Consistory not having thought fit to give it in writing, as in reason and justice they ouglit to have done) it appears to me, That though these Gentlemen have so expresly profess'd their Disposition to Peace, and to enter into an Amicable Agreement alwut our Difterences yet t]:ey will make none at all, except upon such Conditions as have been disputed

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already so much these six Months past, and upon which we shall always dispute, till there comes a Decision to put an end to these Debates.

These Conditions (according to what has been reported to me) are, 1st. That before anything else, I shall acknowledge the Elders lately elected in our Church, to he duly and lawfully elected.

2dly. That I shall subscribe the Act of their Confirmation or Receptio7i incerted in the Registers.

3dly. That 1 shall likewise Promise to hold myself inviolably attached or addict to the Discipline and Constitution of our Churches.

4thly. That I shall likewise promise to submit my self for the future, on the Decisions of the Connstory.

To which they have added, for the Uh Article, That if I would not accept of these Conditions, They'll refer the Judgment of this Affair to the Consistory of the Dutch Church in this City.