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ASTOR, LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS.

1906

TIBBVBA

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

1761.

Jan.

Feb.

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13. John M. Van Harlingen requests preparatory examination

Granted - Letters to the Coetus and Conferentie ap-

proved .

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3801

13. Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistories of the Province of

New York-Letter from the Conferentie of May 8, 1760,

received — Classis pleased with the effort for union, but

saddened at the failure - The Conferentie demands the

reference of all important matters to Classis - Coetus in-

sists that a plurality of votes shall decide all matters; and

that their ordinations cannot be annulled - Conferentie

denies this power of ordination to the Coetus - Classis

decides that a majority of votes must prevail - Classis

also will not annul the ordinations, though technically

irregular - Classis will act hereafter according to circum-

stances - Beseeches all to be satisfied with these decisions

without undue elation or depression, and seek for union

Duty of prayer for the spirit of love and moderation. 3801, 3802

13. Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory of New York -

Acts of Synod of North Holland for 1760 sent; to be cir-

culated among the churches - Exhortation to love and

unity.

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3802, 3803

20. Archbishop Secker to Rev. Dr. (Samuel Johnson Oxford •

gives D. D. to Rev. (Henry) Barclay Has not yet found

tutors for the New York College nor missionaries. for the

stations - Suggests that the clergy should present ad-

dresses to the King

2. Church of New York

sold

- Lots on Manor of: Fotalram te.be.

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3803

3803

March 26. Rev. Samuel Seabury to the Society for Propagating the

Gospel Conditions of the Church of Flushing........ 3804

Church of New York-List of lots sold on Manor of Ford-

ham ..

April

6. John M. Van Harlingen licensed to preach..

3804

3805

8. Episcopal Church of Jamaica petition for a charter.. 3805, 3806

30. Church of New York - Duties of the Treasurer of the rev-
enues of the Manor of Fordham.....

May 4. Final examination and ordination of John M. Van Harlingen,

for service in the New Netherland churches...

Salary of treasurer of the Manor

7. Church of New York

of Fordham