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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 234 (part 4)

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[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] The forts shall all be well maintained and taken care of at the places where, for the occupation of the country, they have been, or shall by order hereafter be erected; the magazine therein provided with necessary munitions of war, the houses and court yards built either within the walls or at a short distance around them, without, however, impeding the defence which must be made therefrom; causing the inhabitants to dwell so close and compact together, that they be able to help, aid and defend each other. 6. New Netherland being at present provided with only one clergyman, orders shall be given forthwith for the immediate calling and support of at least three preachers; one to attend to Divine service at Ilenselaer's colonic; the second in and about the city of New Amsterdam, and the third in the distant places; and the Commonalty shall be also obliged to have the youth instructed by good school-masters. 7.