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PREFACE. 
 
 THE direct antecedents of the Society for Promoting 
 Christian Knowledge were no doubt the Religious Societies 
 founded in London and Westminster about the year 1678, and 
 the Societies for Reformation of Manners which originated about 
 1 69 1. The former of these, as their historian, Dr. Woodward, 
 records, were begun by a number of young men whose minds 
 had been stirred by the awakening sermons of Dr. Horneck (of 
 the Savoy), and of Dr. Smithies (curate of St. Giles, Cripplegate), 
 and who thereupon began to meet weekly for religious conference 
 and mutual edification. "The first design of those who joined 
 in this religious fellowship looked no farther," as Dr. Woodward 
 relates, " than the mutual assistance and consolation one of 
 another in their Christian warfare," " but as their sense of the 
 blessedness of religion and the value of immortal souls increased," 
 they endeavoured to press upon their acquaintances "those divine 
 arguments whereby themselves had been roused out of a state 
 of cnrnal insensibleness." Soon after their establishment there 
 were, it is stated, forty-two of these Religious Societies in London 
 and Westminster alone, and similar associations were formed 
 before long in the chief towns throughout the kingdom. The 
 members of these Religious Societies were all zealously attached 
 to the Church of England, and their rules and orders were drawn 
 up in accordance with the Prayer-book. The Societies for the 
 Reformation of Manners, on the other hand, were composed of 
 Nonconformists as well as Churchmen, and confined themselves 
 chiefly to putting the law into operation against " Prophaneness 
 and Debauchery." A common zeal, however, on behalf of public 
 
IV PREFACE. 
 
 morality actuated both these forms of Societies, and the 
 members of both were often found united wherever prevailing 
 vices called for correction, or the reformation of manners was 
 concerned. 
 
 Both these Societies were the outcome of the reaction from 
 the excesses of the reign of Charles II, and their successes in 
 the recovery of public morality led finally to the establishment 
 of a Society which, while working on the lines of both, should 
 take a wider field, and endeavour, by the promotion of Christian 
 knowledge everywhere, to dissipate the gross ignorance of Chris- 
 tian principles which had resulted, according to the opinion of the 
 founders, in the then prevailing vice and immorality. Founded 
 in the year 1698, the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 
 soon associated with it in its work numbers of zealous men in 
 all parts of the country. The many-sided character of that 
 work, and the obstacles which had to be overcome in carrying 
 it out, are revealed to a large extent in the Society's Minutes, 
 and the Abstracts of Letters which are here published. 
 
 The time covered by the Minutes now printed extends from 
 the first meeting of the Society on Wednesday, March 8, 1698-99, 
 till Thursday, June 1, 1704, and the Abstract of Letters from 
 Nov. 22, 1699, till Nov., 1701. 
 
 Although the period dealt with is a short one, there is sufficient 
 material in this volume to give us a fair idea of the state of the 
 Church of England at the time, and not a little information upon 
 the condition of society generally. 
 
 The Society's first effort, as will be seen, was to furnish a 
 Christian education to the young, being persuaded, as the form 
 of subscription to schools states, " That the growth of vice and 
 debauchery is greatly owing to the gross ignorance of the prin- 
 ciples of the Christian religion." Nearly every meeting is con- 
 cerned with the establishment of charity-schools throughout the 
 country, and the number set up by the instrumentality of the 
 Society during these five years bears ample testimony to its zeal 
 in this important work. The frontispiece, reproduced from an 
 
PREFACE. V 
 
 old print, shows what a goodly array of charity-school children 
 could be got together a few years after the foundation of the 
 Society, and testifies at the same time to the importance of this 
 school work in the eyes of the nation by associating such a 
 manifestation with a Royal procession. The object of these 
 schools was briefly to teach poor children " to read and write, 
 and to repeat and understand the Church Catechism,", and thus 
 to provide that the youth of the country should not grow up 
 without a corrective to the prevailing bad example. 
 
 But while thus providing a solid basis for the welfare and 
 progress of the coming generation, the Society did not neglect 
 the spiritual needs of the time. One of the main branches of 
 the Society's design was " the reclaiming of those among us who 
 entertain opinions inconsistent with the fundamentals of our holy 
 religion" (p. 45) ; and one sees in the efforts to convert the 
 Quakers, who, to quote Dr. Bray's words, " may be looked upon 
 as a heathen nation," and in the attention given to repressing 
 Popery, how the Society kept this object well in view. 
 
 The spiritual needs of the Plantations in North America and 
 the West Indies, the reformation of Newgate and other prisons 
 (p. 48), the regulation of playhouses, the establishment of 
 libraries both at home and in America, the circulation of religious 
 books and papers throughout the country, and among the army 
 and navy, the relief of the pitiable condition of the Huguenots 
 in the French galleys, are among the many things which engrossed 
 the interest of the Society at its very beginning. But its concerns 
 were truly world-wide. It had entered early into correspondence 
 with the representatives of the Reformed Religion in Switzerland, 
 at Halle, at the Hague, and elsewhere on the Continent ; it had 
 taken into consideration during its second year proposals relating 
 to the instruction of the Greek Christians (p. 101) ; it had begun 
 at the same time translating into foreign languages (Welsh, Dutch, 
 Arabic, Greek) works of a religious character ; it displayed early 
 an anxiety for supplies of Dutch books to the Dutch inhabitants 
 of New York, and an equal concern in the spiritual needs of the 
 
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 English merchants residing at Archangel and Moscow (p. 232), 
 as well as about the seamen of the large fleet engaged in the 
 Levant trade (p. 231); and, indeed, extended its interest to 
 almost every part of the world. It is not too much to say that 
 during the first five years of its existence the Society for Pro- 
 moting Christian Knowledge had grappled with almost every great 
 public evil, and shown by its many-sided efforts the catholicity of 
 its sympathies and the broad comprehensiveness of its work. 
 
 In the Abstracts of Correspondence we have much in- 
 cidental light thrown upon the spiritual condition and con- 
 temporary manners of England. It is significant of the times, 
 for instance, that nine clergy of Alnwick Deanery (p. 321) 
 " engaged themselves mutually and solemnly to prosecute their 
 duties, 1st, in catechising young people; 2nd, by administering 
 y e Holy Sacram t 4 times a year," &c. The wide prevailing in- 
 difference to religious matters is again and again indicated in 
 these Abstracts, while the success of the Society's efforts in over- 
 coming it is no less frequently brought forward. Thus, while the 
 Rev. Samuel Wesley (father of John and Charles Wesley), writing 
 from Epworth, 16 June, 1701, complains of the pitiable condition 
 of his parish, in which " not one in twenty can say the Lord's 
 Prayer right, nor one in thirty the Belief," Archdeacon Booth (a 
 constant correspondent), writing from Durham, 6 June, 1701, is 
 able to report as the result of recent efforts, that there is in his 
 jurisdiction " catechising in every church, and prayers on Holy 
 Days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and in some places daily" 
 (p. 342). The interest in spiritual matters roused throughout the 
 country by the Society is fully witnessed to by these letters, and, 
 considering the times, is truly wonderful. 
 
 Some amusing incidents occur here and there in this corre- 
 spondence. As illustrating naval discipline in the days of 
 Benbow, for instance, there is a record of a chaplain on board 
 the Barfleur, at Spithead, writing (p. 334) to the Secretary, 
 April 28, 1701, "That a captain has commanded him in the 
 middle of a sermon to leave off in the king's name, and that he 
 
PREFACE. Vll 
 
 has desired him in God's name to sit down and hear him," &c. 
 Another chaplain writing from the ship Salisbury, Feb. 22, 1701. 
 "As to the reformation of the seamen, recommends the gift of 
 a little tobacco to be joined to good advice and instruction, 
 which being done with a due air of concern will have wonderful 
 effects." These abstracts of letters, indeed, contribute enough 
 matter to form a chapter of English Church history, and^much 
 additional light will be obtained from them as to Church matters 
 at the beginning of the eighteenth century. 
 
 Of these Minutes and Abstracts of Letters there are two or 
 three MSS. copies in the Society's possession. The Editor has 
 used the copy which seemed to him the more ancient, correcting 
 doubtful passages from the others. The spelling and arrange- 
 ment of the MSS. have been followed. 
 
 An effort has been made to identify the members who took 
 part in the Society's early work, and to throw light here and there 
 upon the text, and in these and other respects the Editor is 
 indebted for valuable help to the Rev. Canon W. Cooke, Rev. 
 Prebendary Hodson, Mr. Richard B. Prosser, and others. 
 
 July, 1 883. 
 
ERRATUM. 
 
 Page 72, for Edmund Holley, read Edmund Halley. 
 
THE 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.G.K. 
 
 [This Preamble was approved at the meeting of the 19th April, 1699, and 
 it was then ' ' ordered that every Member of the Society do subscribe the same. " 
 Several of the subscribers here given were not elected Members for some time 
 after this date ; the last about 1701. — Ed.] 
 
 WfytttKZ the growth of vice and immorality is greatly owing to 
 gross ignorance of the principles of the Christian religion, 
 wee whose names are underwritten do agree to meet to- 
 gether, as often as we can conveniently, to consult (under 
 the conduct of the Divine Providence and assistance) how 
 we may be able by due and lawfull methods to promote 
 Christian Knowledge. 
 
 Guilford 1 Gideon Harvey 5 E.Turner 9 
 
 J. Hooke - Henry Shute 6 J° Comyns 10 
 
 H. Mackworth 3 Jn° Chamberlayne 7 W. Melmoth 11 
 
 Thomas Bray * Rich d Bath & Wells 8 Tho. Bromefield 
 
 1 Son of the celebrated Sir Fras. North, afterwards First Baron Guilford, 
 one of the great legal luminaries of England. 
 
 2 Sergeant Hooke, born at Drogheda, Ireland, 1655 ; died 1722. See, for 
 biographical sketch, Woolrych's "Lives of Eminent Sergeants." 
 
 3 Sir Humphrey Mackworth, author of " A Discourse by Way of Dialogue 
 concerning Providence," &c. London : 1705. 
 
 * Thomas Bray, D.D., born at Martin, Shropshire, 1656, sent by Bp. ot 
 London to Maryland to model the church there ; appointed to St. Botolph, 
 Aldgate, London, 1706; died 1730. One of the most energetic members of 
 the Society. He founded " Associates of Dr. Bray," which Society still carries 
 on the work for which it was established. 
 
 5 Celebrated physician. Physician to the Tower thirty years. 
 
 " Rev. H. Shute, Lecturer of Whitechapel. — See 9 May, 1699. 
 
 7 John Chamberlayne, F.R. S., a man of great linguistic acquirements. He 
 was the translator of Osterwald's "Arguments," Nieuwentyt's " Religious 
 Philosopher"; died 1723. 
 
 s Richard Kidder, D.D., intruded Bp. of Bath and Wells, died 1703. Dis- 
 tinguished for his knowledge of Oriental languages ; author of a " Demonstra- 
 tion of the Messias," and several other works. 
 
 9 Sir Edmund Turner. He is mentioned in Bishop Mant's " Ferise 
 Anniversarke," p. 232. He writes to Secretary of S.P.G. from " Stoke, near 
 Post Wytham, in Lincolnshire, 17 Aug., 1702." 
 
 10 Jno. Comyns, admitted at Lincoln's Inn 1683. — See Register, fo. 96. 
 
 11 W. Melmoth, a learned Bencher and Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn, born 
 1666, died 1743. Author of "The Great Importance of a Religious Life 
 Considered." 
 
z JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Sam 1 . Brewster 12 W ra Mecken 20 Rich. Willis 27 
 
 Tho. Frank 13 John Hodges 21 White Kennett" 
 
 Edw rt Gloucester 14 J a. Davies 22 Thomas Clarke 
 
 Fred. Slare 15 Jos. Neale Dutton Seaman 
 
 R. Nelson 16 Ric. King 23 Whit. Bulstrode 20 
 
 John Evans 17 John B p of Chichester 24 Tho. Manningham 30 
 
 T. Philipps 18 W. Hayley 25 Charles Torriano 31 
 
 W m Farrer 19 Geo. Wheler 26 W. Lloyd 3i 
 
 12 Of Lincoln's Inn; author of "Jus Feciale Anglicanum." 
 
 13 Mr. Thos. Frank, of Bedfordshire. 
 
 14 Edward Fowler, Bp. of Gloucester in 1691, born 1632, died 1714, 
 originally a Presbyterian. Author of " The Design of Christianity," which 
 was attacked by Bunyan. 
 
 15 Fredk. Slare, M.D., F.R.S., a celebrated physician, born in North- 
 amptonshire, and created M.B. at Oxford 1680; F.R.S. same year; Fellow 
 of Royal College of Physicians 1685. Died 1727. 
 
 :C- Robert Nelson, born 1656, died 1715. His "Companion for the Festi- 
 vals and Fasts" is still on the S.P.C.K. list. He was elected a Member of 
 the Society June 22, 1699. 
 
 17 Dr. John Evans, auditor S.P.G., 1701. 
 
 lb Sir Jno. Philipps. Introduced a Bill into Parliament to naturalise foreign 
 Protestants. He lived at Pirton, as appears by a letter to S.P.G. 
 
 19 William Farrer, of Brayfield, near Olney, barrister-at-law, Inner Temple. 
 
 20 J. W. Mecken (see p. 31), Chaplain to the Prince of Denmark. 
 
 21 First Treasurer of S.P.G. 
 
 22 Jno. Davies, Rector of Uffington, near Stanford. 
 
 23 Mr. Richard King, of Exeter. 
 
 24 John Williams, Bp. of Chichester in 1696, born 1634, died 1709. De- 
 livered the Boyle Lectures. 
 
 25 W. Hayley, D.D., Dean of Chichester, and Rector of St. Giles's-in-the- 
 Fields. 
 
 26 Sir Geo. Wheler, D.D., born at Breda, 1650 (where his parents were 
 in exile with Charles) ; died 1724. Author of "A Protestant Monastery," &c. 
 
 27 Richard Willis, Dean of Lincoln ; afterwards successively Bishop of Glou- 
 cester, 1715 ; Salisbury, 1721 ; and Winchester, 1723 ; died 1734. Author of 
 "Thanksgiving for Disappointing the Pretender," London, 1715, and several 
 other Sermons. 
 
 28 White Kennet, D.D., minister of St. Botolph, Aldgate ; afterwards Bp. 
 of Peterboro', born 1660, died 1728. Author of several works on Convocation 
 and on Antiquities. 
 
 29 Whitelocke Bulstrode, barrister-at-law, son of Sir Richard Bulstrode, 
 born 1650, died 1724. Author of "An Essay on Transmigration, in Defence 
 of Pythagoras." London: 1692, &c. His father died in exile with James II., 
 171 1, aged 101 years. 
 
 30 Thomas Manningham, D.D., made Bishop of Chichester 1709, died 1722. 
 Author of several Sermons published from 1692 to 1709. 
 
 31 Charles Torriano, merchant in London. He and his brother, Alex. 
 Torriano, Professor of Astronomy, Gresham College, were grandsons of Rev. 
 Alex. T. Torriano, who settled in England about 1620. Some of their 
 descendants are still living. 
 
 " W.Lloyd, son of the Bp. of Worcester. Elected 21 Nov., 1700. Seep.91. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Row. Cotton 33 
 Jn° Trymmer 34 
 W. Worcester 35 
 N. Cestriens 36 
 Grey Neville 
 Ant. Boyer 37 
 J b Coutris 
 Tho. Littell 37 bis 
 Jo. Reynalds 
 W. Husler 38 
 Ja. Vernon 39 
 
 Ri. Blackmore 40 
 Charles Trimmell 41 
 George Wrighte 
 W m Hodges 42 
 Philip Stubs 43 
 Ralph Gerrard 
 Francis Wyndham 44 
 Abel Ram 4S 
 W' n Wickes 
 Tho. Morer 46 
 Henry Hoare 
 
 Tho. Andrews 
 Tho. Jenner 
 Jn° Meller 
 Henry Lovibond 4 ' 
 Thomas Freke 
 C. G. Lamothe 48 
 Jo n Tayleure 
 Tho. Sodor & Man 49 
 Rich. Mayo 50 c 
 Ralph Palmer 
 Alex. Torriano 51 
 
 33 The Gentleman's Magazine for 1753 announces the death of Rowland 
 Cotton, of Bellaport, Salop, Esq. 
 
 34 Dr. J. Trymmer, Treasurer, S.P.G. 
 
 35 William Lloyd, Bishop of Worcester, born 1627, died 1717. He preached 
 at the funeral of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey a sermon which was afterwards 
 published. Author of a " Historical Account of Church Government." 
 
 36 Nicholas Stratford, Bishop of Chester in 1689, born 1633, died 1707. Au- 
 thor of " A Dissuasive from Revenge," and several Tracts against Romanism. 
 
 37 Anthony Bowyer, son of "Sir" Edmond Bowyer, born 1633, died 1709, 
 buried at Camberwell. "A Funeral Satyr in Memory of the late Anthony 
 Bowyer, of Camberwell, by a Friend of Dr. Sacheverell." 4to. 1709. 
 
 37 6is Chaplain to the Lord Keeper. 38 Sir Wm. Hustler, M.P., 1703. 
 
 39 Secretary of State to William of Orange. Author of " Travels through 
 Denmark," 1702 [Watt]. 
 
 40 Sir Richard Blackmore, M. D. , Physician to King William and Queen Anne, 
 died 1729. Author of " Creation : a Philosophical Poem." London : 1715, &c. 
 
 41 Charles Trimmell, D.D., Archdeacon of Norfolk, 1698; Rector of St. 
 Tames's, Westminster, 1706 ; Bp. of Norwich, 1708 ; translated to Winchester, 
 1 72 1 ; died 1723. Speech in House of Lords at the impeachment of Dr. 
 Sacheverell, London, 1710. 
 
 4 * " Son to the Right Hon. the Lord Keeper." S.F.G. minute, Nov., 1701. 
 
 43 PhilipStubbs, B.D., Rector of St. James's, Garlick Hill, London, andArch- 
 deacon of St. Albans. Author of several Sermons published from 1701 to 1736. 
 
 44 Francis Windham, of Cloverwall, near Covert, Gloucestershire, 
 
 45 Abel Ram, of Ramsfort, co. Wexford, born 1668; married, 1701-2, 
 daughter of Thos. Hemfreys, merchant, of London ; died 1 740. 
 
 46 Thomas Morer, B.D., Rector of St. Ann's, Aldersgate. Author of 
 "Fifteen Sermons preached on several occasions." London : 1717. 
 
 47 H. Lovibond, probably a London merchant and East India director. 
 Ancestor of the Lovibonds of Hatfield Peverel. 
 
 48 Claude Groteste De la Mothe, a French Protestant divine, came to Eng- 
 land at Revocation of Edict of Nantes. Became minister of French Church in 
 the Savoy. Author of several Sermons. 
 
 49 The celebrated Bishop Wilson, born at Burton, in Cheshire, 1663 ; edu- 
 cated at Trinity College, Dublin ; Bp. of Sodor and Man, 1698 ; died 1755. 
 
 i0 Rector of St. Michael's, Crooked Lane. Author of several works between 
 1673 an d 1724, given in "Watts." 
 
 51 See note 31. He seems, from a letter to the S.P. G., dated Farnham 
 Castle, March 29, 1703, to have been Secretary to the Bp. of Winchester. 
 
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4 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 J. K. Ernie Tho. Lewis 53 John Trollope 
 
 Lyonel Heme W m Whitfeld S4 Rich. Reddall 
 
 J. Richardson BS Jos. Taylor Sy. Eliensis 68 
 
 Sam. Woodcock Fran. Fox 55 Geo. Watson 
 
 Rich. Bull Ri. Bowchier 56 Tho. Wentworth 
 
 Jo. Postlethwayt Edm d Gibson 57 John King 59 
 
 fflSBc whose names are underwritten do look upon the fixing 
 Parochial Libraries throughout the Plantations (especially 
 on the Continent of North America, where the provision for 
 the Clergy we understand is but mean) as a Design which 
 will very much tend to propagate Christian Knowledge in 
 the Indies, being it will in all likelihood be a means always 
 to invite the more studious and vertuous persons out of the 
 Vniversities, & elsewhere, to undertake the Ministry in those 
 parts ; and will be also a necessary means of rendring them 
 usefull in all the parts of their function, by doctrine, by reproofs, 
 by correction, by instruction in righteousness, when they 
 are there. And therefore as we ourselves do Subscribe and 
 contribute chearfully towards the further advance of these 
 Pochial Libraries, so we shall make it our endeavour to 
 obtain Benefactions from our friends and acquaintance 
 respectively towards the same Christian purposes. 
 
 I, Francis Lord Guilford, do subscribe for myself and friends the 
 sum of one hundred pounds. 
 
 I, S r Edmund Turner, do subscribe for myself fifteen pounds. 
 
 I, Gideon Harvey, do subscribe five pounds for myself. 
 
 I, Thomas Bromefeild, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, W. Melmoth, do subscribe for myself three guineas. 
 
 1, John Comyns, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Robert Nelson, do subscribe for myself and friends twenty 
 pounds. 
 
 42 John Richardson, B.D., author of " An Answer to Toland on the Canon 
 N. Testament.'' London : 1700. 
 
 53 Thomas Lewis, M.A., author of "An Historical Essay upon the Conse- 
 cration of Churches." London: 1 719; and " Origines Hebraece." London: 
 1724. Reprinted by Clarendon Press, 1834. 
 
 54 Wm. Whitfield, D.D., Vicar of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Author of 
 several works between 1698 and 1714, given in " Watt." 
 
 Ji Francis Fox, M.A., Vicar of St. Mary's, Reading, 1726; died 1738. 
 Author of several Sermons, &c, published from 1705 to 1722. 
 
 se Richard Bowchier, B.D., Chaplain to Bishop of Chichester. 
 
 ir Edmund Gibson, Rector of Lambeth; Bp. of Lincoln in 1 716, and 
 translated to London 1723 ; born 1669; died 1748; wrote many learned works. 
 
 iS Simon Patrick, Bp. of Chichester 1689, of Ely 1691, born 1626, died 
 1 707 . The author of the celebrated Commentary, &c. 
 
 59 John King, D.D., Rector of Chelsea. Born in Cornwall, 1652 ; died 
 1732. See Boase and Courtney's " Bibliotheca Cornubiensis," 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 5 
 
 I, John Chamberlayne, subscribe for myself and friends the sum of 
 ten pounds. 
 
 For myself and friends five pounds. J. Hooke. 
 
 The Lord Bp. of Worcester ten pounds. 
 
 I, John Mapletoft, do subscribe five pounds 60 . 
 
 I, John Evans, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Sam 1 Brewster, ten pounds. 
 
 I, S r John Philipps, do subscribe five guineas. 
 
 I, W" Farrer, do'subscribe for myself two guineas. 
 
 I, W. Mecken, do subscribe for a friend four pounds. 
 
 I, John Hodges, do subscribe for myself and friends twelve pounds. 
 
 I, Henry Shute, do subscribe for myself thirty-six pounds and five 
 shillings. 
 
 I, John Davies, do subscribe for myself ten pounds. 
 
 I, Jos. Neat [or Neale], do subscribe for myself fifty-three pounds. 
 
 I, Fred. Slare, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, John, B p of Chichester, subscribe for myself five pounds. 
 
 I, W. Hayley, do subscribe for myself five pounds. 
 
 1, Geo. Wheler, having lately subscribed and paid to the Reverend 
 Dr. Bray upward of three pounds, do now further subscribe two 
 pounds. 
 
 * I, Samuel Brewster, do subscribe for Dr. Brewster, of Hereford, by 
 his order, two pounds. 
 
 I, Richard Willis, do subscribe for myself five pounds. 
 
 I, S r H. Mackworth, do subscribe five guineas. 
 
 I, Maynard Colchester, 61 do subscribe the sum of eight pounds. 
 
 I, White Kennett, subscribe the sum of one guinea. 
 
 I, Thomas Clarke, subscribe for myself ten guineas. 
 
 I, Dutton Seaman, subscribe for myself two guineas. 
 
 I, Whitlock Bulstrode, subscribe for myself three guineas. 
 
 I, Richard Bath & Wells, do subscribe for myself five pounds. 
 
 I, Thomas Littell, do subscribe for myself three guineas. 
 
 I, John Reynalds, do subscribe for myself five guineas. 
 
 I, W. Hustler, do subscribe for myself five guineas. 
 
 I, Tho. Manningham, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Charles Torriano, subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, W" Lloyd, do subscribe two guineas. 
 
 I, Row. Cotton, do subscribe fifteen pounds. 
 
 I, John Trymmer, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Dan. Nicoll, do subscribe four guineas. 
 
 I, James Vernon, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I N., Bishop of Chester, subscribe five pounds. 
 
 *° See biographical particulars, p. 28. 
 
 61 Maynard Colchester, Verderer of Forest of Dean, died 1715. lie was 
 eldest son of Sir Duncombe Colchester, A monument to his memory is in 
 Westbury Church. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 I, Grey Neville, four pounds. 
 
 I, Richard Blackmore, subscribe for myself five guineas. 
 
 I, Charles Trimnell, do subscribe four guineas. 
 
 I do subscribe five pounds. Ant. Boyer. 
 
 I do subscribe three guineas. J b Coutris. 
 
 7 December 1699. 
 
 223c, whose names are underwritten, do subscribe to pay annually 
 by quarterly payments the several sums to our several 
 names annexed for promoting Christian Knowledge as by 
 erecting Catechetical Schools, by raising Lending Cate- 
 chetical Libraries in the several Market Towns in the 
 Kingdome, by distributing good Books or otherwise as the 
 Society shall direct, the first payment to be made at the 
 ensuing Quarter Day. 
 
 *I, Francis Lord Guilford, do subscribe twenty pounds. 
 
 *I, John Bishop of Chichester, subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 *I, S r John Philipps, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 I, S r H. Mackworth, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 I, E. Tumor, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 I, R. Nelson, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 I, Rich d King, do subscribe six pounds. 
 
 I, John Evans, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, John Davies, subscribe four pounds till I get a School erected in 
 the Country, where I shall contribute this sume. 
 
 I, John Hooke, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Sam 1 Brewster, do subscribe two pounds. " 
 
 *I, Thomas Bray, do subscribe five pounds in the Short Discourses 
 on the Baptismal Cov* to be deliver'd to such Youths in the Schools 
 as the Society shall think fit. 
 
 I, Henry Shute, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 I, W. Melmoth, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 I, John Hodges, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 I, Gideon Harvey, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 I, R. Nelson, do subscribe for D r John Mapletoft, by his order, five 
 pounds. 
 
 I, W. Hayley, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 *L John Chamberlayne, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 *I, George Wheler, do subscribe to the pious Design for the ensuing 
 year only, y e first payment to commence at our Lady-day next, the 
 sume of four pounds. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 7 
 
 *I, Fred. Slare, do subscribe four pounds. 
 
 I, Thomas Bromefeild, do subscribe three pounds. 
 
 *I, Rich. Wills, 62 do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Maynard Colchester, pay down ten pounds for the two next years 
 ensuing. 
 
 *I, White Kennett, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 *I, Thomas Clarke, do subscribe six pounds. 
 
 I, John Comyns, do subscribe four pounds. 
 
 I, Dutton Seaman, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 I, W. Meckin, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Whitelock Bulstrode, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 *I, Richard, Bath & Wells, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 I, Thomas Littell, do subscribe for myself two pounds. 
 
 I, John Reynalds, do subscribe for myself five pounds. 
 
 I, W. Hustler, do subscribe for myself five pounds. 
 
 I, Thomas Manningham, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 I, Charles Torriano, subscribe two pounds. 
 *I, W m Lloyd, do subscribe four pounds. 
 
 I, Row. Cotton, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 *I, W. Worcester, do subscribe twenty pounds. 
 
 I, John Trymmer, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 
 I, Dan. Nicoll, do subscribe four pounds. 
 *I, James Vernon, do subscribe five pounds. 
 *I, N., Bishop of Chester, subscribe ten pounds. 
 *I, Grey Neville, do subscribe four pounds. 
 *I, Richard Blackmore, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 I, Charles Trymnell, do subscribe four pounds. 
 I do subscribe five pounds. Ant. Bowyer. 
 Oct. 28, 1701. — I, Jacob Coutris, do subscribe fourty shillings. 
 Nov r 4, 1701. — I, George Wrighte, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 Nov. 25. — I, W m Hodges, do subscribe for myself two pounds. 
 Dec. 8. — *I, Philip Stubs, do subscribe for myself two pounds. 
 Jan. 26. — I, Ralph Gerrard, subscribe two pounds. 
 Ap. 9, 1702. — I, Edward Waddington, do subscribe for myself four 
 guineas. 
 
 Ap. 9. — I, Ant. Collins, do subscribe for myself five pounds, and for 
 my friend five pounds more. 
 
 Dec 10. — I, Francis Wyndham, do subscribe four guineas to be 
 paid for the use of this Society for y e year ensuing, dated Dec 10, 
 1702. 
 
 I, W"'. Lloyd, do subscribe the sume of five pounds for Mr. John 
 Worth, the Correspondent Member for Penryn, in Cornwall, Jan. 28, 
 1702-3. 
 
 I, Abel Ram, do subscribe four guineas to be paid for the use of the 
 Society for the year ensuing, 28 Jan 17 1702-3. 
 
 62 Richd. Willis, see, p. 2 
 
8 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 I, William Wickes, do subscribe five pounds for the use of the Society 
 for the year ensuing, June 18, 1703. 
 
 I, Thomas Morer, do subscribe fourty shillings for the use of the 
 Society by the year, to be paid quarterly as becomes due, Oct. 21, 
 
 73- 
 
 I, Henry Hoare, do subscribe five pounds, Oct. 28. 
 
 I, Thomas Andrews, do subscribe four pounds, Nov r 4. 
 
 I, Vigerus Edwards, 63 do subscribe two pounds. Nov r 18. 
 
 1703-4, Jan. 18. — I, Thomas Jenner, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 Jan. 27. — I, Jn° Meller, do subscribe four pounds. 
 
 Feb. 24. — I, Thomas Daeth, jun r do subscribe five pounds 
 
 Mar. 16. — I, Henry Lovibond, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 1704, May 25. — I, Ralph Palmer, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 June 29. — I, Alex. Torriano, do subscribe three pounds. 
 
 Nov. 30. — I, John Ernie, do subscribe six pounds. 
 
 1704-5, Jan. 5. — I, Lionel Heme, do subscribe four guineas. 
 
 Jan. 11. — I, J. Richardson, do subscribe forty shillings. 
 
 Feb. 22. — I, Sam. Woodcock, do subscribe three pounds. 
 
 March 27. — I, Jos. Taylor, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 19 April. — I, Francis Fox, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 2 Aug. — I, Rich. Bowchier, doe subscribe three pounds. 
 30 Aug. — I, Edm. Gibson, do subscribe three pounds. 
 25 Oct. — I, John Trollope, do subscribe five pounds. 
 
 22 Nov. — I, Rich. Reddall, do subscribe three pounds. 
 
 3 Jan., 1705-6. — I, Tho. Freke, do subscribe ten pounds. 
 3 Jan., 1705-6. — I, Rich d Bull, do subscribe three pounds. 
 
 *I, Symon, B p of Ely, do subscribe ten pounds, to begin at Lady- 
 day next, March 7, 1705. 
 
 11 Ap rl , 1706. — *I, Claude G. de la Mothe, do subscribe four pounds, 
 to begin at Midsummer, 1706. 
 
 6 June. — *I, Jo. Postlethwayt, do subscribe five pounds, to begin 
 from Lady-day last. 
 
 I, George Watson, subscribe five pounds. Oct. 17. 
 
 I, Jo" Tayleur, do subscribe forty shillings per annum. Oct. 24''', 
 1706. 
 
 Thomas Lewis ten pounds. 13 th Febry., 1786-7. 
 
 Tho. Wentworth ten pounds. 14 th Febry., 1706. 
 
 I, John Orlebar, do subscribe fourty shillings. Ap rl 24, 1707. 
 
 *Tho. Sodor & Man, two pounds ten shillings to be paid yearly. 
 
 30 Oct r , 1707. — I, Will. Whitfeld, by reason that I maintain a 
 Charity School at my own proper charge, do subscribe at present only 
 twenty shillings. 
 
 Jan. 8, 1707-8. — I, John King, do subscribe three pounds. 
 
 Jan. 8. — I, Richard Mayo, do subscribe two pounds. 
 
 63 The GentlemarCs Magazine for 1 760, p. 9, announces the death of 
 Vigerus Edwards, Esq., aged 8S. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 £2Sherca$ the Resident Members at their Admission into this 
 Society, did Subscribe a Voluntary Sum of Money toward 
 the fixing Parochial Libraries throughout the English Planta- 
 tions in America : And Whereas that Branch of their 
 Designs being since devolved upon the Corporation for 
 Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts, the said Sub- 
 scription is therefore now vacated ; and a new one for 
 promoting their other good Designs in general (besides the 
 Quarterly Subscription) being resolved upon, to be paid by 
 every Resident Member, for the future, upon his Admission : 
 Wee, whose names are underwritten in Concurrence with the 
 said Resolution, do Subscribe as follows. 
 
 I do subscribe four guineas this paid at my admission. Francis 
 Wyndham. 
 
 I do subscribe three guineas this paid at my admission. Abel Ram. 
 
 I, W m Wickes, do subscribe three pounds, and paid it at my ad- 
 mission. 
 
 I, Thomas Morer, do subscribe forty shillings, and paid it at my 
 admission. 
 
 I, Henry Hoare, do subscribe four guineas, and paid it at my ad- 
 mission. 
 
 1, Thomas Andrews, do subscribe two guineas, and paid it at my 
 admission. 
 
 I, Vigerus Edwards, have subscribed two guineas, and paid it at 
 my admission. 
 
 I, Thomas Jenner, do subscribe a guinea. 
 
 I, John Meller, do subscribe two guineas, which I paid down at my 
 admission. 
 
 I, Thomas DAeth, jun r , do subscribe two guineas, which I paid at 
 my admission. 
 
 I, Henry Lovibond, do subscribe a guinea, which I paid at my ad- 
 mission. 
 
 I, Ralph Palmer, do subscribe a guinea, which I paid at my ad- 
 mission. 
 
 I, Alex. Torriano, do subscribe one pound ten shillings, which I 
 paid at my admission. 
 
 I, Joh. Ernie, do subscribe three guineas, which I paid at my ad- 
 mission. 
 
 I, Lionell Heme, do subscribe two guineas, which I paid at my 
 admission. 
 
 I, J. Richardson, do subscribe one guinea, which I paid at my ad- 
 mission. 
 
 I, Sam. Woodcock, do subscribe two guineas at my admission. 
 
 I, Joseph Taylor, do subscribe one guinea at my admission. 
 
 I, Francis Fox, do subscribe two guineas at my admission. 
 
IO JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 I, Richard Bowchier, do subscribe one guinea at my admission. 
 
 I, Edm d Gibson, do subscribe one guinea at my admission. 
 
 I, John Trollope, do subscribe two guineas at my admission w ch I 
 paid down at my admission. 
 
 I, Ric. Reddall, do subscribe one guinea at my admission. 
 
 I, Tho. Freke, do subscribe three guineas at my admission. 
 
 I, Richard Bull, do subscribe two guineas at my admission. 
 
 I, Symon, B p of Ely, do subscribe five pounds at my admission. 
 
 I, CI. g de La Mothe, do subscribe one guinea at my admission. 
 
 I, Jo. Postlethwayt, do subscribe and pay at my admission two 
 guineas. 
 
 I, George Watson, subscribe and pay at my admission four guineas. 
 
 I, Jo" Tayleure, do subscribe and pay at my admission two guineas. 
 
 I, Thomas Lewis, do subscribe and pay at my admission five 
 guineas. 
 
 I,. Tho. Wentworth, do subscribe on my admission five guineas, and 
 paid it to Mr. Wanley Feb. 14, 1706. 
 
 I, John Orlebar, do subscribe and pay at my admission two guineas. 
 
 At my admission, I subscribe and pay at my admission, £1. is. 6d. 
 Tho., Sodor & Man. May 7, 1707. 
 
 At my admission, I subscribe one guinea. October 30, 1707. Will. 
 Whitfeld. 
 
 I, Jn" King, do subscribe at my admission one broad piece — 
 £1. 5 s.6d. _ . 
 
 I, Richard Mayo, do subscribe at my admission one guinea. 
 
 (LZHhercag, the growth of Vice and Immorality is greatly owing 
 to the gross ignorance of the principles of the Christian 
 Religion, We, whose names are underwritten, do agree to 
 meet together once a week, or as often as we can con- 
 veniently, to consult how we may (with God's blessing) be 
 able to propagate Christian Knowledge by encouraging 
 Charity Schools, distributing good books, and by such other 
 lawfull methods as shall be thought fit. And in order thereto 
 do subscribe to pay annually by quarterly payments the 
 respective sums of money sett down against our names in 
 the first column underneath. The first payment to be made 
 the ensuing Quarter-day, and do now pay at our admission 
 the sums against our names mention'd in the second 
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1 8 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 8 March, 1698-9. 
 
 Present: The Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford, S r Humphrey 
 Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. Bray, Col. Colchester. 
 
 1. Resolv'd that Col. Colchester and Dr. Bray go and discourse 
 George Keith in order to be satisfyed what progress he has hitherto 
 made towards the instruction and conversion of Quakers, and to 
 know what he designs to attempt further, under the conduct of God's 
 Providence and assistance, in order to redeem that misguided people 
 to the knowledge and belief of Christ, and that they report the same 
 to the Society to-morrow morning. 
 
 2. Resolv'd that we consider to-morrow morning how to further 
 and promote that good Design of erecting Catecheticall Schools in 
 each parish in and about London, and that Col. Colchester and Dr. 
 Bray give their thoughts how it may be done. 
 
 3. Resolv'd that the Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford be desired to 
 speak to the Archbishop ' that care may be taken that a Clause be 
 provided in the Bill for imploying the poor, to have the Children 
 taught to read and be instructed in the Church Catechism. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that Dr. Bray be desired, as soon as conveniently he 
 can, to lay before this Society his Scheme for Promoting Religion in 
 the Plantations, and his Accompts of Benefactions and Disbursements 
 towards the same. 
 
 10 March, 1698-9. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. 
 Bray, Col. Colchester. 
 
 1. Dr. Bray and Col. Colchester reported that they had discoursed 
 George Keith, and were pleased with the account of his management 
 of his Design hitherto, and their report being considered, 
 
 2. Resolv'd that this Society will endeavour to procure for Mr. 
 Keith some certificate or recommendation which may protect him in 
 his travails, and procure him some encouragement from the Justices 
 of the Peace. 
 
 3. Resolv'd that this Society will endeavour to disperse Mr. Keith's 
 Narrative and Catechism up and down the Kingdome among the 
 Quakers for their better conviction and instruction. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that Dr. Bray do lay before this Society an estimate of 
 the printing Mr. Keith's Narrative and Catechism. 
 
 5. Resolv'd that this Society will subscribe a Stock for Insurance of 
 the charge of setting up Schools for promoting Christian Knowledge, 
 and that Mr. Justice Hook do draw up an Instrument of Insurance 
 and a Form of Subscription for the Contributors in their respective 
 Parishes. 
 
 1 Archbishop Tenison. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 19 
 
 12 March, 1698-9. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, 
 Dr. Bray, Col. Colchester. 
 
 i. The Lord Guilford report's that he had spoken with the Lord 
 Archbishop of Canterbury, in pursuance of the desire of this Society, 
 and that his Grace was pleased with the motion, and had promrs'd to 
 speake to the Chairmen of the Committee, to whom the consideration 
 of methods for imploying the poor is committed, that care may be taken 
 that provision be made to teach the poor to read in their workhouses, 
 and also to instruct them in the Church Catechism. 
 
 2. Resolv'd that Col. Colchester be desired to find out three persons 
 to begin an endeavour of setting up Schools in three Parishes. 
 
 16 March, 1698-9. 
 
 Present : The Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, 
 Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. Bray, Col. Colchester. 
 
 i. Agreed Mr. Justice Hook shall be our Treasurer. 
 
 2. Agreed we deposite five shillings apiece towards paying for our 
 books and other expences. 
 
 3. Resolv'd that the next meeting we give directions what shall be 
 entered in our books. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that Dr. Bray bring at our next meeting a copy of such 
 orders for the Schools as he shall think will be proper. 
 
 5. The form of subscriptions to Schools and the instrument of 
 insurance which relates thereto, and which is to be subscribed by 
 every member of this Society, was read and approved of. 1 
 
 1 The Form of Subscription to ye Charity Schools Erected 
 or Promoted by the Honble. Society, &c. : — 
 
 JKEhttras it is evident to common observation, That the growth of vice and 
 debauchery is greatly owing to the gross ignorance of the principles of the 
 Christian Religion, especially among the poorer sort. And also whereas Chris- 
 tian vertue can grow from no other root than Christian Principles, we whose 
 names are underwritten, inhabitants of the Parish of in the 
 
 County of , being touched with zeal for the honour of God, 
 
 the salvation of the souls of our poor brethren, and the Promoting of Christian 
 Knowledge among the poor of this Parish, do hereby promise to pay yearly 
 during pleasure, by four equal quarterly payments, viz., at Michaelmas, Christ- 
 mas, Lady-day, and Midsummer, such respective sums as we have hereunto sub- 
 scribed for and towards the setting up a School within this Parish for teaching 
 poor children (whose parents are not able to afford them any education) to 
 read and write, and to repeat and understand the Church Catechism according 
 to the Rules and Orders lately printed and published by the direction of the 
 Honble. Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge. 
 
 As witness our hands this day of Anno Domini. 
 
 C 2 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 19 March, 1698-9. 
 
 Present: The Right Hon bIe the Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, 
 Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. Bray, Col. Colchester. 
 
 i. The Preamble postpon'd. 
 
 2. Mr. Justice Hook reported that three persons had been with him 
 who are willing to undertake the care of taking Subscriptions to set 
 up Schools, and seem well qualified for such an undertaking. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Forms of Subscription for the Society be enterd 
 in the Book of Standing Orders, and that the Form of Subscription 
 to Schools and the Orders be delivered to the undertakers. 
 
 4. The Orders of the Schools were agreed to, and to be entered in 
 the Journall. 
 
 Memorandum — those Orders were afterwards printed. 
 
 5. Resolv'd that this Society will consider of methods to induce the 
 Parents of the Scholars to attend the Catechetical Lectures. 
 
 20 March, 1698-9. 
 
 Present: The Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey Mack- 
 worth, Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. Bray, Col. Colchester. 
 
 1. The Preamble again postpon'd. 
 
 2. Dr. Bray reports that Mr. Keith's larger Catechism ' will cost 
 twelve pounds a thousand, the paper computed at eight shillings per 
 ream, the lesser Catechism at three pounds a thousand, and his 
 Narratives fifteen pounds a thousand. 
 
 3. Resolv'd that Dr. Bray doe procure one of each of the said 
 books in order to take a Resolution concerning them. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that this Society will furnish twelve pounds towards the 
 Printing the said Books, according to the discretion of the said Mr. 
 Keith. 
 
 The Form of Insurance of Charity Schools. 
 
 We whose names are underwritten having agreed to promote the setting up 
 of Schools for Instructing Poor Children in the Principles of Christianity in 
 the several Parishes where they are most wanted in and about the City of Lon- 
 don, and having also to that purpose agreed to provide a sum of money to be 
 imployed by way of insurance for y e encouragement of such well-disposed per- 
 sons as shall undertake to set up the same in such methods as we shall from 
 time to time direct. Now we do hereby further agree that we will severally 
 pay the respective sums which we have hereunto subscribed (to be disposed 
 of according to the discretion of this Society) to the Treasurer for the time 
 being, who shall or may receive the same (or such part thereof as the Society 
 shall think necessary to be raised) on demand, and shall and may dispose of 
 and lay out y e same accordingly. 
 
 1 "A Christian Catechisme for the Instruction of Youth and others against 
 Quakerism." London: 1699. Svo. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.CK. 21 
 
 The Lord Guilford was pleased to contribute five pounds towards 
 the Printing the said Books, S r Humfrey Mackworth four pounds, 
 Col. Colchester and Mr. Justice Hook the rest. 
 
 5 April, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, 
 Mr. Justice Hook, Dr. Bray. 
 
 i. Resolv'd that S r John Phillips and Mr. Yates be desired to be 
 Members of this Society, as also Mr. Martyn. 
 
 2. Mr. Chamberlayne and Mr. Bromfield propos'd to be elected 
 Members of this Society. 
 
 15 April, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, 
 
 Dr. Bray. 
 
 i. Ordered that Lord Guilford and Dr. Bray be desired to enquire 
 concerning Mr. Bromfield and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 19 April, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Lord Guilford, S r Hum. Mackworth, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne be admitted into the Society. 
 
 2. The Preamble read and approv'd of. 
 
 3. Orderd that every Member of the Society do subscribe the same. 
 
 Vid. first leaf of this Journal (p. 1). 
 
 4 May, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 i. Agreed that at the next meeting we take into consideration Dr. 
 Bray's scheme. 1 
 
 2. Justice Railton propos'd to be of this Society. 
 
 1 The following is a " Memorial given in by y c Dr. Bray to y e Honble. 
 Society " : — ■ 
 
 A General View of what has appeared to me to be wanting for the Pro- 
 pagating Christian Knowledge in the Plantations, so far as hitherto and at 
 this distance I can give an estimate. 
 
 To induce a learn'd, studious, and a sober clergy to go into the service of y e 
 Church in those parts, it seems necessary that Parochial Libraries should be 
 fixt in every cure of souls, consisting of some of the best Books in Divinity, 
 both Commentators on y e Holy Scriptures and Treatises on the Doctrines 
 and Duties of Christianity. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 6 May, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Right Hon ble the Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey Mack- 
 worth, Dr. Bray, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Railton a second time propos'd to be of the Society. 
 
 2. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne doe enquire about 
 him. 
 
 3. S r Edmund Turner propos'd the first time to be of the Society. 
 
 4. Agreed that the two Germans, that Professor Frank, of Hall, in 
 Germany, lately sent over to sett up Catechetical Schools here, be 
 desired to be here at the next meeting. 
 
 To give further means of Instruction and Edification to the people in the 
 Plantations, it is requisite there should be considerable quantities sent of prac- 
 tical Books to be distributed gratis amongst y m . 
 
 To train up their youth in the knowledge of Christ, Catechetical Free 
 Schools for y e Education of the Children of the Poorest Planters appears highly 
 expedient. 
 
 That the marryed Clergy 7 , whose zeal to the service of Christ's Church would 
 otherwise excite them to go over and water those dry and partch'd parts of 
 the Earth, may not be disencouraged from the same ; and from exposing them- 
 selves to the most dangerous services in times of mortality, and on other 
 occasions, by the fear of leaving their wives and children destitute and unpro- 
 vided, there seems to be more particularly wanting in those parts certain 
 Charitable Plantations, stock'd with some Negroes, which Plantations, for 
 commodities proper for the country, may be rais'd at an easy charge, and the 
 product will be very considerable. 
 
 To stimulate and excite y e Clergy that are there to distinguish themselves 
 by their Learning and Industry, and especially by their zeal for y e salvation of 
 men's souls, and their care to abstain from all appearance of evil, and that they 
 may give no offence to any ; it seems desirable that out of y e like Charitable 
 Plantations, or otherwise, there could be something in the power of those who 
 preside over them, as Suffragans or Commissarys, to bestow upon them, as 
 Gratuities, by way of Pension or Prsebendal Fees. 
 
 To reduce the Quakers, who are so numerous in those parts, to the Chris- 
 tian Faith, from which they are totally Apostatiz'd, and so may be lookd 
 upon as a Heathen Nation, it were to be wish'd that a support could be pro- 
 vided for some Missionaries to be sent amongst them, in order to convert them, 
 in the manner that George Keith does travail amongst them here in England 
 to that blessed end, and not without good success. 
 
 And lastly, in order to convert the Indian Nations, it seems a likely method, 
 could there be provision for the Education of some of their Youth in Schools 
 for that purpose, who, after a thorough Instruction in the Christian Faith, 
 might be sent back amongst their own natives, as a properst persons to con- 
 vert them and to deale with them for their soul's good ; When thou art 
 converted strengthen thy brethren. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 23 
 
 9 May, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr- 
 Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Railton approv'd to be of this Society. 
 
 2. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 3. S r Edmund Turner propos'd a second time. 
 
 4. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne doe enquire 
 about him. 
 
 5. Mr. Brewster, of Lincoln's Inn, propos'd the first time. 
 
 6. Mr. Comyns, of Lincoln's Inn, propos'd the first time. 
 
 7. Mr. Woodward, 1 Minister of Poplar, propos'd the first time. 
 
 8. Mr. Shute, Lecturer of White Chappell, propos'd the first time. 
 
 9. Resolv'd that we meet every Thursday, at six of the clock in 
 the evening. 
 
 11 May, 1699. 
 
 Present: The Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Dr. Bray, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. S r Edmund Turner approved of. 
 A General View of what has been hitherto done towards the 
 
 ACCOMPLISHING Y c FOREGOING DESIGNS. 
 
 As to the Parochial Libraries for the Clergy in the Plantations, there are 
 thirty advanced to a pretty good perfection, and a foundation layd of seventy 
 more, in all to the vallue of near Two Thousand Pounds. 
 
 As to the dispersing good Books amongst the people of y e Colonies, there 
 are several thousand sent, which will be given gratis amongst them to y c value 
 of Five Hundred Pounds. 
 
 As to Schools, provision for the Widdows and Orphans of the deceased 
 Clergy who shall dye poor, and to excite vertuous emulation in the Ministers 
 to excell in doing good, there is something done towards the raising a Charitable 
 Plantation in Carolina for a fund to answer the said ends in that and the 
 adjoyning Province of Bermudas ; and it is hoped, in time, to bring the like 
 about in other Colonies. 
 
 As to the Reduction of Quakers, there is a Subscription carrying on and 
 considerably advanced to that purpose by some Excellent Persons. 
 
 And lastly, towards the providing for all the foremention'd Ends, as well 
 in succeeding Generations as at present, there is not only some Considerable 
 Donations made for a perpetual yearly Income to provide for these purposes ; 
 but there is an honble. and worthy society of excellent persons, who both 
 contribute themselves, and make it their business to induce others to bestow 
 their Charity that way, and who make it their care to dispose of what is given 
 both by present Benefactions and Annual Subscriptions and Settlements in y e 
 several ways beforementioned so as shall best answer the General Design. 
 
 1 Josiah Woodward, D. D. , author of " An Account of the Rise and Progress 
 of the Religious Societies in the City of London, &c, and of the Endeavours 
 for Reformation of Manners." London : 2nd edition, 1698. 
 
24 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 2. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 3. Mr. Brewster propos'd a second time. 
 
 4. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne doe enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 5. Mr. Comyns propos'd a second time. 
 
 6. Order'd that S r Humfrey Mackworth and Mr. Justice Hook doe 
 enquire concerning him. 
 
 7. Mr. Woodward propos'd a second time. 
 
 8. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne doe enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 9. Mr. Shute propos'd a second time. 
 
 10. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 11. The two Germans attended, and Mr. Chamberlayne was desired 
 to discourse them. 
 
 The business of the two Germans was to give an account of the 
 School erected at Hall [Halle], in Saxony, by Professor 
 Frank, and who was afterwards chosen a Corresponding 
 Member for those parts. 
 
 12. Order'd that they do attend again. 
 
 13. Mr. Melmouth, Dr. Slare, Mr. Seymour, and Dr. Harvey pro- 
 pos'd to be members of this Society. 
 
 18 May, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Col. Colchester, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Bridges and Mr. Michell, two of the Agents for Schools, 
 report that the School in Wapping has no provision save to pay the 
 Master, and that the subscriptions amount not to pay for books. 
 
 2. Order'd that Mr. Keith take with him (in his progress into the 
 country to convert the Quakers) eighty greater Catechisms, one 
 hundred and thirty lesser, twenty-four Narratives, and fifty of 
 Penn's Deisms. 1 
 
 3. Ordered that the Treasurer pay Mr. Keith tenn pounds twelve 
 shillings and sixpence for his books. 
 
 4. Order'd that he pay also tenn shillings to Mr. Bridges for the 
 School at Wapping. 
 
 5. Mr. Bridges and Mr. Michell report that the Minister and a 
 Society and others in the parish of St. George, Southwark, have 
 subscribed about sixteen pounds per annum towards a School in that 
 parish, and that the officers of that parish promise their assistance. 
 
 1 This refers to a tractate entitled "The Deism of Wm. Perm and his brethren 
 exposed." Lond. 1699. 8vo. George Keith was the author of a long list of 
 pamphlets and volumes, directed chiefly against the Quakers, between the dates 
 1 668 and 1 709. He was himself a reformed Quaker. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 25 
 
 6. Mr. Brewster approv'd of. 
 
 7. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Justice Hook do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 8. Mr. Comyns approv'd of. 
 
 9. Order'd that Col. Colchester and Mr. Justice Hook do desire 
 him to attend. 
 
 10. Mr. Woodward approv'd of. 
 
 11. Order'd that Col. Colchester and Dr. Bray do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 (Mr. Woodward, now Dr. Woodward, by reason of his distance 
 from the town and multiplicity of business, has desir'd to be admitted 
 into y e Society as a correspondent member, w ch was granted.) 
 
 25 May, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Col. Colchester, Dr. Bray, 
 Mr. Comyns, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice Hook, and Mr. 
 Bromfield. 
 i. Mr. Melmouth, Dr. Slare, Mr. Seymour, Dr. Harvey propos'd a 
 
 second time. 
 
 2. Ordered that Mr. Bromfield and Mr. Chamberlayne do enquire 
 concerning each of them. 
 
 3. Mr. Bridges and Mr. Michell report that the Officers of St. An- 
 drew's Parish will joyn with the Subscribers in setting up a School, 
 and that the Lord Hallifax's Steward promis'd to procure an empty 
 house for that purpose. 
 
 4. Mr. Shute approv'd of. 
 
 5. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 1 June, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Bray, Dr. Harvey, 
 Mr. Bromfield, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Bridges reports that Dr. Manningham reported the School 
 in St. Andrews had subscribed forty shillings towards it. 
 
 2. Mr. Michell reports that Dr. Welton, 1 Rector of White Chappell, 
 will subscribe for that parish. 
 
 3. Dr. Lucas - proposed the first time. 
 
 1 Richard Welton, D.D., Rector of St. Mary, Whitechapel, author of 
 "The Substance of Christian Faith and Practice, represented in eighteen 
 Practical Discourses." London : 1724. One of the sermons is entitled 
 "Church Ornament without Idolatry Vindicated. Erection of an Altar- 
 piece." 
 
 2 Richard Lucas, D.D., Vicar of St. Stephen's, Coleman Street, was born 
 1648, died 1715. Author of "Practical Christianity" (London: 1700), — a 
 work strongly recommended by Sir Richard Steele in the Guardian, — and 
 numerous sermons. 
 
26 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 4. Dr. Harvey approved of. 
 
 5. Mr. Melmouth and Dr. Slare approv'd of. 
 
 6. Order'd that Mr. Bromfield and Mr. Chamberlayne doe desire 
 them to attend. 
 
 3 June, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Order'd that Dr. Bray's account lye upon the Table to be 
 perused by the Members of this Society. 
 
 2. Dr. Lucas propos'd a second time. 
 
 3. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Bromfield doe enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
 4. Dr. Cox propos'd the first time. 
 
 8 June, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, Sr. Edmund Turner, Mr. Melmouth, Dr. 
 Bray, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Woodward, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Woodward reported that in the Hamlett of Poplar, there is 
 a School begun, that twelve Scholars are taught at the Charge of the 
 Society and four by him. 
 
 2. Sr. Edmund Turner reports that Mr. Charles Duncomb will 
 give Books or money towards the Propagating Christian Knowledge 
 in the Plantations. 
 
 3. Dr. Bray layd before this Society an account of his Benefactions 
 and Disbursements by wch it appear's that he has disburs'd of his 
 own money six hundred thirty one pounds. 
 
 4. Dr. Lucas and Mr. Seymour approv'd of. 
 
 5. Order'd that Mr. Melmouth and Mr. Bromfield do desire them 
 to attend. 
 
 6. Dr. Daniel Cox propos'd a Second time. 
 
 7. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Justice Hooke do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 8. Mr. Nelson ' propos'd the first time. 
 
 15 June, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Bray, Mr. Comyns, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Melmouth, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Shute report's that he has begun a Subscription in White 
 Chappell. 
 
 1 Robert Nelson, who afterwards took a large part in the Society's work. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 27 
 
 2. Mr. Bridges reports that the Societys in St. Martins will goe 
 near to make up the Subscription themselves. 
 
 3. A Letter read from Mr. Woodward that the School will be 
 supported. 
 
 4. George Keith's Letter read relating to his Success in his Attempts 
 upon the Quakers. 
 
 5. Resolved that the School at St. George, Southwark, be forth- 
 with set up and that the Insurance money be charged with making 
 good any Deficiency that may happen in the Subscription. 
 
 19 June, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Bray, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Nelson propos'd a second time. 
 
 2. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Melmouth doe enquire concern- 
 ing him. 
 
 3. Dr. Cox approv'd of. 
 
 4. Ordered. that Dr. Bray and Mr. Justice Hook do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 5. Cap 1 Barnardiston propos'd the first time. 
 
 22 June, 1699. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Shute, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Cap 1 Barnardiston proposed a second time. 
 
 2. Order'd that Mr. Melmouth and Mr. Shute doe enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 3. Mr. Nelson approv'd of. 
 
 4. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Shute doe desire him to attend. 
 
 27 June, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. The Lord Bishop of Glocester 1 proposed the first time. 
 
 2. Dr. Knight propos'd the first time. 
 
 29 June, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Harvey, 
 Dr. Bray, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, and 
 Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Dr. Harvey report's that Dr. Lancaster 2 approved of the Design 
 
 1 See p. 2. 
 
 2 William Lancaster, D.D., Provost of Queen's College, Oxford, in 1704, and 
 Vicar of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields. 
 
28 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 of Schools in St. Martins, and that he had a prospect of success in 
 that Parish. 
 
 2. The Lord Bishop of Gloucester propos'd a second time. 
 
 6 July, 1699- 
 
 Present : S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Bray, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Justice 
 Hook. 
 i. Mr. Bridges, Mr. Gardiner, and Mr. Mitchell report that the 
 Subscription att St. Martins is begun, and like to be soon full ; that 
 the Subscription at St. Andrews amounts to nineteen pounds ; and 
 the Subscription at Whitechappell to twenty-one pounds ten shillings. 
 2. Ordered that the Treasurer pay twenty shillings to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne for Mr. Mender, the German, which was paid accordingly. 
 
 13 July, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, Sir Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Melmouth, and Mr. Justice 
 Hook, 
 i. Mr. Skeat reports that twenty-one pounds is subscribed in 
 
 Cripplegate Parish. 
 
 2. Mr. Bridges reports that a Schoolroom is taken in Hungerford 
 Markett, and that the Subscriptions are above thirty-five pounds. 
 
 3. Dr. Mapletoft 1 propos'd the first time. 
 
 4. Mr. Frank 2 propos'd the first time. 
 
 5. Mr. Keith reported his travails and good success in converting 
 the Quakers. 
 
 20 July, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, and Mr. 
 
 Melmouth. 
 
 1. Mr. Frank and Dr. Mapletoft approv'd of. 
 
 2. Ordered that Mr. Nelson do desire them to attend. 
 
 3. Mr. Bridges reports y' the School at St. George is much 
 obstructed. 
 
 4. Order'd that the Agents treat with a Schoolmaster immediately 
 to sett up a School in that Parish. 
 
 5. Resolved that the Society will ensure him one half-year's pay. 
 
 6. Dr. Evans propos'd the first time. 
 
 1 John Mapletoft, D.D., born 1631, died 1721, Vicar of St. Lawrence 
 Jewry. Author of " The Principles and Duties of the Christian Religion Con- 
 sidered and Explained," &c. London : 1713. 
 
 2 Mr. Thomas Frank, of Cranfield, Bedfordshire. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 29 
 
 N.B.— This day Mr. Chamberlayne began to take the Minutes. 
 Mr. Frank, of Bedfordshire, desired to be not a Resident Member, 
 but Correspondent for that country. 
 
 27 July, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Frank, Dr. Harvey, 
 and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 1. Dr. Knight ' propos'd a second time. 
 
 3 August, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, and 
 Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 1. Mr. Bridges, &c, reported that subscriptions in White Chappel 
 amount to forty pounds sixteen shillings, and in Cripplegate to, 
 thirty-three pounds. 
 
 2. Resolved that every absent Member of this Society doe bring 
 in the fifth part of his subscription on Thursday, the seaventeenth in- 
 stant, and that the present Members pay in their quota immediately, 
 which was done accordingly. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne do receive the said fifth parts 
 of each member's subscription, and account for the same to the 
 Society. 
 
 4. Dr. Evans propos'd a second time. 
 
 5. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne doe enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 17 August, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Mapletoft, Mr. Shute, and 
 Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 1. Mr. Bridges and Mr. Shute report that they have deferred set- 
 ting up the School in St. George's, Southwark, in hopes of an agree- 
 ment with the Parish officers, &c. 
 
 2. Mr. Nelson report's that he has procured thirty volums of San- 
 derson's 2 Sermons for th' use of the Libraries projected by Dr. Bray 
 in the Plantations. 
 
 1 James Knight, D.D., for some time Vicar of St. Sepulchre's, author of 
 " The Scripture Doctrine of the Trinity Vindicated from the Misinterpretations 
 of Dr. Clarke." With a Letter by Nelson. Second Edition. London: 1714, 
 &c. 
 
 2 The earliest editions of the Sermons of Robert Sanderson, Bishop of Lin- 
 coln, are: ii. Sermons, London, 1622; ix. Sermons, London, 1627; xxiv. 
 Sermons, London, 1656. They are all in Latin. 
 
30 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 3. Dr. Mapletoft paid in the fifth part of his subscription towards 
 the Insuring of Schools, &c. 
 
 4. Mr. Bridges laid before this Society a Paper entituled Methods 
 for Managements of Free Schools, which was read, debated, and cor- 
 rected, and ordered by the Society to be forthwith printed. 
 
 5. Dr. Evans approv'd of. 
 
 6. Order'd that Dr. Bray do desire him to attend. 
 
 7. Lord Guilford reports that Mr. Batt, Rector of Chelmford, had 
 made applications to his Lordship for instructions about the manage- 
 ment of a Free School. 
 
 8. Resolved that Mr. Bridges' method be sent him as soon as 
 printed. 
 
 '31 August, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Mapletoft, and Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. 
 
 1. Resolv'd upon account of the absence of most of the members 
 that this Society be adjourn'd to the first Thursday after Michaelmas 
 Day unless extraordinary business intervene. 
 
 1 September, 1699. 
 
 Present; Lord Guilford, Dr. Mapletoft, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Nelson, Dr. Harvey, and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 1. 2 Dr. Bray being return'd from Holland, reported that he had 
 obtained from his Majesty a gracious reference to the Lords of the 
 Treasury relating to a grant from the King of some moneys to be 
 apply'd towards the promoting Libraries in the Plantations. 
 
 2. Dr. Bray likewise communicated to the Society a letter lately 
 received from S r Richard Bulkeley, in Ireland, imparting his design 
 of settling a rent charge of twenty pounds per annum for ever for pro- 
 moting Christian Knowledge in America, &c. 
 
 3. George Keith gave the Society an account of his mission into 
 se'-eral parts of England, as Bristol, &c, and of the opposition of the 
 Quakers, and left a printed account of his proceedings. 
 
 15 September, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Dr. Harvey, and Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. 
 
 r. George Keith gave an account to the Society of the violent 
 oppositions of the Quakers in shutting the door of their meetings 
 
 1 An extraordinary summons of the Society, to take Dr. Bray's account, 
 &c. 
 
 ' The Grant came to so little that it hardly defray 'd the Dr. 's journey. 
 
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 against him, and desired the advice of the Society how he shall 
 behave himself thereupon. 
 
 2. Resolved that George Keith doe again attempt to preach in a 
 Quaker's meeting, and if he meet's opposition, that he pursue his 
 remedy according to law. 
 
 21 September, 1699. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Dr. Evans, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Shute, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 i. Mr. Michell and Skate report that the School is begunn in 
 Cripplegate, and about forty-four pounds subscribed. 
 
 2. Also that the schollars at St. Martins is sett up, and that the 
 subscriptions amount to near sixty pounds per annum. 
 
 3. Also that Mr. Symms, the schoolmaster at Cripplegate, has 
 discovered a secrett by which he can teach twenty or thirty boys the 
 alphabett in a day's time, and has taken forty poor boys for nothing. 1 
 
 4. Also that at White Chappell about forty-four pounds per annum 
 is subscribed, and a master and boys ready, as soon as a School-house 
 can be procured. 
 
 5. The Honorable Mr. Finch and Mr. Henry Finch propos'd the 
 first time. 
 
 6. Mr. Mecken, Chaplain to the Prince of Denmark, propos'd the 
 first time. 
 
 7. Dr. Bray reports that Mr. Ibbott, a Minister, has given one 
 share in 2 S r Humfrey Mackworth's Mines towards the promoting 
 Libraries in North America. 
 
 28 September, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Dr. Evans, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. A letter read from Mr. Brewster giving an account of a Society 
 he is forming in Oxford, which came to nothing soon after. 
 
 1 See page 41. 
 
 2 The " Mine Adventure," referred to again in the Minutes for Nov. 9, 1699, 
 was a scheme promoted by Sir H. Mackworth and others in 1698 ; its object 
 was to work some copper, lead, and silver mines near Aberdovey, in Cardi- 
 ganshire, belonging to Sir Carbery Pryce, under the guidance of a joint- 
 stock company. Part of the profits were to be set aside for charitable pur- 
 poses ; part were to be employed in liquidating debts incurred in a law-suit by 
 Sir Carbery Pryce. The capital required was ,£20,000 ; some of the shares 
 seem to have been disposed of by lottery. — See, for full account of the enter- 
 prise, Meyrick's "Cardigan," ccxxiv. et seq. 
 
32 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 2. The Hon ble Mr. Edward and Mr. Henry Finch propos'd a second 
 time. 
 
 3. Mr. Mecken propos'd a second time. 
 
 4. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Dr. Evans doe enquire concerning 
 them all. 
 
 5 October, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice Hook, and Mr. Brewster. 
 
 1. Mr. Nelson reports that he had received a letter from the Lord 
 Weymouth, which was read, and imported that his Lordship would 
 give two hundred pounds towards Dr. Bray's design of Promoting 
 Christian Knowledge in the Plantations. 
 
 2. Mr. Skate reports that the School in St. George, Southwark, 
 is sett up. 
 
 3. Also that Schools are beginning in Shadwell, Shoreditch, and 
 Stepney. 
 
 4. Mr. Farrer propos'd the first time. 
 
 5. A letter read from Pennsylvania 1 giving an account of the increase 
 of the Church there by the conversion of the Quakers, 
 
 6. Dr. Bray reports the great and publick charities design'd by 
 S r Richd. Bulkeley in Ireland. 
 
 12 October, 1699. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. 
 Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Bridges report's that in St. Andrew's parish Dr. Manning- 
 ham has subscribed four pounds, and that he expects fifty pounds to 
 be subscribed in a week towards the School. 
 
 2. Mr. Brewster paid in twenty shillings, being the fifth part of his 
 subscription. 
 
 3. Mr. Bridges alsoe reports that the School in St. George, South- 
 wark, consist's of forty boys who were the worst in the Parish, but 
 are much reformed. 
 
 4. Mr. Chamberlayne is ordered to desire Mr. Chilton, the Attorney 
 Generall of Barbadoes, to come to the Society to advise about a Gift 
 of two thousand pounds to charitable uses in Barbadoes, which has 
 been ten years concealed. 
 
 5. S r George Wheeler propos'd the first time. 
 
 6. Dr. Evans paid in his fifth part. 
 
 At this time one-third of the population of Pennsylvania were Keithites ; 
 there were also two congregations of Swedish Lutherans. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 33 
 
 19 October, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute^Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 i. Mr. Shute reports that one of the pastorall Letters was sent to 
 Bristol, where a Society for Reformation is sett up by the Mayor, 
 Aldermen, Deputy Lieutenants, and principall inhabitants. 
 
 2. Mr. Chamberlayne reports that Mr. Chilton not being able to 
 attend the Society, desire's their directions by letter about the Charity 
 in Barbadoes. 
 
 3. The Lord Guilford was desired to write to him about it, who ac- 
 cordingly writt to Mr. Chilton, but never rec d any answer, nor any 
 further ace' of y e matter. 
 
 4. S r George Wheeler propos'd a second time. 
 
 5. Order'd that Dr. Harvey and Mr. Chamberlayne do inquire 
 concerning him. 
 
 6. Mr. Shute and Mr. Bridges report that there is a Gift of forty 
 pounds per annum and a house for a free School after the death of 
 two persons given diverse years since by Dr. Davenant, and that the 
 house is now fitting up for a School in White Chappell. 
 
 7. S r John Philips paid in his fifth part. 
 
 8. Mr. Chamberlayne paid in two pounds sixteen shillings to the 
 Treasurer, being the ballance in his hands. 
 
 26 October, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Frank, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Resolved that this Society will consider of a certain number of 
 Clergymen that may form Societys, and give an account once a 
 month to this Society of the state and progress of Reformation and 
 of Christian Knowledge in their respective countys. 
 
 2. Mr. Farrer propos'd a second time. 
 
 3. Order'd that Mr. Bromfield, and Mr. Brewster do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 4. Mr Bridges reports that the subscriptions in Cripplegate parish 
 are not sufficient for the School, and that one of the Schoolmasters 
 did not attend. 
 
 5. Mr. Shute is desired to take care thereof. 
 
 6. Also that a subscription is begun at St. Clements, which will 
 amount to forty pounds per annum. 
 
 7. Also that Dr. Wake 1 will promote a School for Girls in St. James's 
 parish. 
 
 1 William Wake, D.D., then Rector of St. James's, Westminster, after- 
 wards Archbp. of Canterbury, died 1737. Distinguished as having made 
 
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34 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 8. Also that the parishioners of St. Martins are very thankfull for 
 the School sett up there, the children being much reform'd. 
 
 9. Also that about forty pounds per annum is subscribed in St. 
 Andrews. 
 
 10. Order'd that a school be forthwith sett up in St. Andrews 
 Parish. 
 
 11. Resolved that the members of this Society doe speak to the 
 persons of their acquaintance in the severall Parishes in which 
 Schools are setting up, and give an account of the names of such 
 persons. 
 
 12. Agreed that the members of this Society will endeavour to 
 inform themselves of the practices of the Priests to pervert his 
 Majesty's subjects to Popery. 
 
 The Bill against Papists being past not long after, this design 
 seem's to have been layd aside. 
 
 31 October, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Sir John Philips, Dr. Bray, Mr. Frank, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, and Mr. Brewster. 
 
 1. Agreed that when any informations are proposed to be made to 
 this Society, a Committee be appointed to receive them. 
 
 2. S r George Wheeler approv'd of. 
 
 3. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 4. Mr. Farrer approv'd of. 
 
 5. Ordered that Mr Frank do desire him to attend. 
 
 6. Resolv'd that Mr. Chamberlayne be Secretary to the Society. 
 
 7. S r Richard Bulkeley, of Ireland, proposed the first time. 
 
 8. Lord Guilford desired to write another letter to Mr. Chilton. 
 
 2 November, 1699. 
 
 Present : S r John Philips, Dr. Bray, Mr. Melmouth, Dr. Slare, Mr. 
 Frank, a correspondent, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Farrer, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Mr. Nelson paid in his fifth part, being twenty shillings. 
 
 2. Mr. Bridges reports that a Society in Greenwich are going to 
 sett up a School. 
 
 earnest efforts for the union of Christendom. Author of "An Exposition of 
 the Doctrine of the Church of England on the several Articles proposed by M. 
 de Meaux " (Bp. Bossuet), &c. &c. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 35 
 
 3. Also that Dr. Wake will subscribe four pounds per annum to the 
 School in St. James's. 
 
 4. Dr. Evans report's that he waited on Dr. Halyand Dr. Heme, 
 who will assist in setting up Schools by the Vestrys. 
 
 5. Also that in St. Ann's parish is subscribed about fifteen pounds 
 per annum. 
 
 6. S r Richd. Bulkeley propos'd a second time. 
 
 7. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Shute do enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
 8. Resolv'd that the proposalls for promoting Schools be printed at 
 the charge of the Society. 
 
 9. Resolv'd that the Society will establish a correspondence with 
 one or more of the Clergy in each County, and with one Clergyman 
 in each great Town and City of England, in order to erect Societies 
 of the same nature with this throughout the kingdom. 
 
 10. Dr. Bray laid before the Society a List of Clergymen, in order 
 to choose out of them correspondents, which being examined and 
 debated, was, with some amendments, agreed to, and is as follow's : — 
 
 [This list is not forthcoming. — Ed.] 
 
 9 November, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r John Philips, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
 Comyns, Mr. Farrer, Mr. Mecken, Dr. Bray, Dr. Harvey, Mr. 
 Justice Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Frank, a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Evans, Dr. Slare, 
 and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 i. Ordered that Mr. Brewster do prepare a draught of a Declara- 
 tion of Trust of Mr. Ibbott's Charity, 1 who has given one of the shares 
 in the Mine Adventures to Dr. Bray for the Propagating Christian 
 Knowledge in the Plantations, 2 upon the creditt of public benefac- 
 tions. 
 
 2. Resolved that the interest of the said four hundred and 
 
 pounds, after the rate of five per cent., do commence from Michmas. 
 last past, and be paid to Dr. Bray or his assignes untill the whole summe 
 be reimbursed out of the first contributions as shall be vested in the 
 Society for the purposes before mentioned. 
 
 3. Dr. Bray reported that Mr. Edward Stephens had given the 
 
 1 Vid. supra, Minutes for the 21 September, 1699. 7. 
 
 2 In Dr. Bray's "Memorial of the Present State of Religion in North 
 America," London, 1700, it is stated that there was at this time a demand for 
 forty ministers in the Colonies. The salary proposed to be given to mission- 
 aries was ^50 a year for the first three years, after which the minister was to 
 support himself on the produce of his glebe, and £20 for books. 
 
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36 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 benefit of a Decree in Chancery for eighty pounds towards the Pro- 
 pagating Christian Knowledge in the Plantations. 
 
 4. Ordered that Mr. Brewster do lay before Mr. Justice Hook the 
 Minutes of the said Decree in order to the recovery of the same 
 benefaction. 
 
 5. Resolved that Mr. George Brewster be desired by his brother 
 to sollicit Dr. Bray's Grant from the Treasury. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Shute be desired to discourse Mr. Aylmer 
 about George Keith's Catechisms. 
 
 7. Mr. Hodges propos'd the first time. 
 
 16 November, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r John Philips, Dr. Evans, Dr. Bray, Dr. Nichols, Mr. 
 . Shute, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Chamberlayne, and 
 Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 1. l S r Richard Bulkeley propos'd a second time, and approved of. 
 
 2. Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do desire him to 
 attend. 
 
 3. Mr. Hodges propos'd a second time. 
 
 4. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Justice Hook do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 5. Upon the reading of a letter from Archdeacon Booth relating to 
 the Earl of Warrington. 2 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook do wait upon his Lordship and 
 acquaint him with the nature and constitution of this Society. 
 
 7. Mr. Frank's letter read and approv'd of. 
 
 The first Circular Letter to the Clergy Correspondents. 3 
 
 1 S r Richard Bulkeley desired to be accounted a Correspondent for Ireland. 
 
 2 See note p. 39. 
 
 3 The First Circular Letter from the Honourable Society for 
 Promoting Christian Knowledge to their Clergy Correspon- 
 dents IN THE SEVERAL COUNTIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES. 
 
 The visible decay of Religion in this Kingdom, with the monstrous increase 
 of Deism, Prophaness, and Vice, has excited the zeal of several persons of the 
 best character in the Cities of London and Westminster, and other parts of the 
 nation, to associate themselves in order to consult together how to put a stop 
 to so fatal an inundation. 
 
 The cause thereof they believe in great measure to arise from the barbarous 
 ignorance observable among the common people, especially those of the poorer 
 sort, and this to proceed from want of due care in the education of the Youth, 
 who, if early instructed in the Principles of true Religion, seasoned with the 
 knowledge of God, and a just concern for their everlasting welfare, cou'd not 
 possibly (with the ordinary Assistance of God's good Spirit) degenerate into 
 such vile and unchristian practices as they now generally do. 
 
 To remedy these Evils, which cry aloud to Heaven for vengeance, they 
 have agreed to use their best interest and endeavours to incline the hearts of 
 generous and well-dispos'd persons to contribute toward the erecting of Schools 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 37 
 
 8. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne do inform himself of a proper 
 person to be a Clerk to the Society. 
 
 9. Ordered that all the Members of this Society that have not paid 
 in the fifth of their Subscriptions to Schools be call'd upon to do the 
 same. 
 
 23 November, 1699. 
 
 Present : S r Edmund Turner, S r John Philips, Dr. Bray, Mr. Mecken, 
 Mr. Nelson, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, and 
 Or. Evans, 
 i. Mr. Hodges propos'd a third time and approv'd of. 
 
 2. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne do desire him to attend. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Chamberlayne 
 doe inspect Dr. Bray's accounts, and report the state thereof to the 
 Society at next meeting. 
 
 4. Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook inspect this whole Journall and 
 report what he find's imperfect in it. 
 
 5. Resolved that this Society will take off six hundred Books 
 entituled A Discourse upon the Baptismall Covenant by Dr. Bray, 1 at 
 twelve pence per Book bound in sheep's leather. 
 
 6. Resolved that the said Books be disposed of at eighteen pence 
 per Book according to y e printed Proposalls thereunto relating, and 
 that the clear profitt thereof be apply'd towards the founding of 
 Lending Libraries where the Society shall think fitt. 
 
 7. Resolved that all the Members do pay in a second fifth of Sub- 
 scriptions to Schools, and that the six hundred Books be paid for out 
 of the second fifths. 
 
 8. Ordered that S r John Philips, Mr. Justice Hook, and Mr. Shute 
 be desired to attend the Bishop of Gloucester in relation to Mr. 
 Moor's Charity. 
 
 This came to nothing. 
 
 in these Cities, and the parts adjacent, for the instruction of such poor Chil- 
 dren in Reading, Writing, and in the Catechism, whose Parents or Relations are 
 not able to afford them the ordinary means of Education ; and as they look 
 upon this to be the most effectual method to train up the poorer sort in 
 sobriety and y e knowledge of Christian Principles, so they assure themselves 
 that the good effects which may be wrought thereby will prove a powerfull 
 argument to engage others in better circumstances to make so necessary a 
 provision for their children. 
 
 The success of this undertaking (whereby the education of above two 
 thousand poor Children is already taken care for) encourages them to hope 
 that, if the like industry and application were observ'd in the other parts of 
 this Kingdom, the Children and Youth might be universally well principled, 
 and the growing generation make a conscience of fearing God ; and these 
 hopes have induced them to use their utmost endeavours to prevail with all 
 pious and well-inclined Christians in y e several parts of y e nation to joyn their 
 hearts and purses in advancing to perfection so excellent and glorious a work. 
 
 1 "A Discourse on the Baptismall Covenant," by Thomas Bray. London : 
 8vo. 1697. 
 
38 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 9. Resolved that the Lord Guilford be desired to be a Trustee in 
 the Deed of Trust relating to Mr. Ibbott's Gift. 
 
 10. Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook be desired to draw up the same. 
 
 28 November, 1699. 
 
 Present : Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, and 
 Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Dr. Davies propos'd the first time. 
 
 2. Mr.. Joseph Neale propos'd the first time. 
 
 29 November, 1699. 
 
 Present: Dr. Nichols, a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, 
 and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. Dr. Davies and Mr. Neale propos'd a second time. 
 
 2. Order'd that Dr. Nicbols and Mr. Shute do enquire concerning 
 them. 
 
 30 November, 1699. 
 
 Present: Dr. Davies, Dr. Bray, S r Edmund Turner, S r John Philips, 
 Mr. Nelson, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Neal, Mr. Justice 
 Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Mecken, Dr. Nichols, 
 and Mr. Farrer. 
 
 1. Dr. Davies and Mr. Neal approv'd of. 
 
 2. Order'd that Dr. Bray do desire them to attend. 
 
 3. Order'd that Mr. Chamberlayne agree upon terms with a Clerk, 
 and report the same at next meeting. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that Dr. Bray may advance the sum of twenty pounds 
 upon the creditt of this Society towards the founding Parochial 
 Librarys in the Leward [Leeward] Islands. 
 
 5. Resolv'd that it be an instruction to the Agents for raising Free 
 Schools that they require the parents of such children as they admitt 
 to School to be present when their children are publickly catechised. 
 
 6. Resolv'd that Dr. Bray be desired to represent to the Bishop of 
 London that several charitable persons have sett up Catecheticall 
 Schools for the Education of poor Children, & that his Lordship be 
 pleased to direct the Parochiall Ministers frequently to catechise 
 them, &c. 
 
 7. Mr. Bridges and Mr. Skeat report that the following Schools 
 are perfected and sett up, viz' the School in Wapping, in White 
 Chappell, at Poplar, St. Martins, Cripplegate, Shadwell, Shoreditch, 
 St. Margarett's, Westminster, and the new Chappel near Tuttle-Fields, 
 Aldgate, Bishop's Gate, St. George's, Southwark, and that the two 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 39 
 
 Schools at Westminster, and those at Aldgate and Wapping were 
 erected before the foundation of this Society. 
 
 8. Ordered that Mr. Bridges doe give in to the Society at^next 
 meeting a list of such persons of quality in the severall Parishes where 
 Schools are erected as are fitt to for promoting the same. 
 
 3 December, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r John Philips, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Davies, Dr. Bray, S r Ed- 
 mund Turner, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Dr. Nichols, a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Comyns. 
 i. Resolv'd that Dr. Evans be desired to write to Mr. Richd. Gunnis 
 
 in Wales, to acquaint him that the Society will entertain him as their 
 
 Clerk. 
 
 2. Dr. Daniel Cox approv'd of. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook do desire him to attend. 
 
 4. Dr. Bray report's that the Bishop of London has ordered him to 
 give him a list of all the Catechetical Schools lately erected, and that 
 he promised to give the Ministers and Schoolmasters his directions 
 concerning them. 
 
 5. Order'd that Dr. Evans do desire S r George Wheeler to attend. 
 
 6. Mr. Justice Hook report's that he has attended the Earl of 
 Warrington, 1 and that his Lordship desired to speak with some of the 
 Society. 
 
 7. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Justice Hook, and Mr. Chamber- 
 layne do attend his Lordship to-morrow morning at tenn o'clock. 
 
 8. Ordered that the two fifths already paid in by some of the 
 members, and to be paid by others, be extended to the founding 
 Catechetical Lending Libraries, the giving away of good Books to 
 poor families, and to any other means of Promoting Christian Know- 
 ledge, as well as for the erecting of Schools. 
 
 9. Ordered that the remaining three fifths shall not be paid in, but 
 in lieu thereof every member of the Society shall subscribe a certain 
 annuall sum, payable quarterly, and the first quarter to be paid in at 
 Lady-day, which shall be in the year of our Lord 1700. 
 
 10. Ordered that it be recommended to such of the Clergy as are 
 members of this Society to draw up some proper form of devotion for 
 the use of the Society. 
 
 11. Resolved that the Standing Orders of this Society be read at least 
 once a quarter, and to beginn att Christmas. 
 
 12. Ordered that no Corresponding Member, upon his coming to 
 
 1 Thomas, 2nd Earl of Warrington, died 1720. Lord Grey, his father, 
 was one of the Judges upon the trial of Charles I., and his signature appears 
 to the warrant for execution. 
 
4<D JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 this Society, shall be required to subscribe in the books of the Society, 
 but that the matter be wholly left to his discretion. 
 
 13. Dr. Haly and Dr. Willis propos'd the first time. 
 
 14. Mr. King, of Exeter, propos'd the first time. 
 
 12 December, 1699. 
 
 Present: Dr. Harvey, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Shute, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Justice 
 Hook, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Bray, S r John Philips. 
 
 1. Dr. Haly, Dr. Willis, and Mr. King propos'd a second time. 
 
 2. Ordered that Mr. Shute and Mr. Hodges do enquire concerning 
 them. 
 
 3: Lord Warrington propos'd the first time. 
 
 13 December, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackworth, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, 
 and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. The Lord Warrington propos'd a second time. 
 
 2. Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Justice Hook do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 14 December, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, S r John Philips, Dr. Bray, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Brewster, Dr. 
 Davies, a Correspondent, Mr. King, Dr. Evans. 
 
 1. Dr. Haly, 1 and Dr. Willis, 2 and Mr. King propos'd a third time, 
 and appro v'd of. 
 
 2. Order'd that Dr. Evans and Mr. Shute do desire them to attend. 
 
 3. Resolv'd that the Society will send to their Correspondents the 
 little Book entituled a Help to a National Reformation, the Pastoral 
 Letter, and the methods for management of Free Schools. 
 
 4. Mr. Shute and Mr. Davies report that Mr. Moor's Charity is 
 already dispos'd of. 
 
 5. Resolv'd that this Society will frequently peruse and consider 
 the advices offer'd to this Society in the Book this day deliver'd to 
 them by Dr. Bray. 
 
 William Hayley, D.D., Rector of St. Giles-ir:-the-Fields. 
 
 Richard Willis, D.D., afterwards Bp. of Winchester, 1723; died 1734. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 41 
 
 21 December, 1699. 
 
 < 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Harvey, Mr. King, 
 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Justice 
 
 Hook. 
 
 i. Order'd that Mr. Hodges do lay before the Society a Letter 
 from the Archdeacon of Durham relating to the Practices of the 
 Popish Priests [see Abstract of Correspondence, Nos. 63, 96, 182]. 
 
 2. Lord Guilford agreed to accept of the Trust of Mr. Ibbott's 
 share of Forty Pounds per annum in the Mine Adventure for the use 
 of Dr. Bray. 
 
 3. Order'd that Mr. Brewster desire Mr. Symms, 1 the Schoolmaster 
 in Aldgate, to attend Thursday fortnight. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that the thanks of this Society be given to S r John 
 Philips for the Noble and Christian Example he has shewn in refusing 
 a Challenge " after the Highest Provocation Imaginable, and that the 
 Lord Guilford be pleased to acquaint him therewith. 
 
 4 January, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r 
 Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Shute, 
 and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. A Letter read from Mr. Archdeacon Williams, from Swansey, 
 accepting of the Correspondence with this Society [see Abstract of 
 Correspondence, No. 9]. 
 
 2. Mr. Bridges, &c, report that a School is perfected att St. Ann's 
 for Forty Boys, and that the Subscription cloathed them. 
 
 3. Also another School at St. Katherine's, near the Tower. 
 
 4. Also that the School in St. Andrews is perfected, and that tenn 
 pounds per annum is subscribed to a second School there. 
 
 5. Mr. Symms attended and gave some account of his Design 
 relating to his new Invention for teaching poor Children. 
 
 6. The Lord Bishop of Chichester propos'd the first time. 
 
 7. Resolved that this Society will perfect their Correspondencies at 
 the next meeting. 
 
 5 January, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Shute, Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, 
 and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 1. Lord Bishop of Chichester proposed a second time. 
 
 1 He 3eems to have been the author of " Nolumus Lilium defamari : a 
 Vindication of the Common Grammar." By William Symes. London : 
 1709. Probably refers to the well-known Latin Grammar of William Lilly; 
 Master of St. Paul's School, 1510. See ante p. 31. 
 
 2 From Mr. Harcourt, Clerk of the Peace for Middlesex. 
 
42 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 2. Order'd that Mr. Shute and Mr. Brewster do enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
 11 January, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Dean of Chichester, Mr. 
 Nelson, Mr. Shute, Mr. King, Dr. Evans, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. 
 Brewster, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 1. The Lord Bishop of Chichester approv'd of, and accordingly 
 attended. 
 
 2. Order'd that the Dean of Chichester be desired to apply to the 
 Bishop of London for the easy licensing the Masters of the Charity 
 Schools. 
 
 3. Letters read from Mr. Tatam, Mr. Ellis, Dean of Bangor, and 
 Mr. .Wynn, accepting the Correspondence [see Abs. of Cor. Nos. 10, 
 13, Hi- 
 
 18 January, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r George Wheeler, Dr. Evans, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. 
 Hayley, Dr. Slare, Mr. Justice Hook, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 1. A Letter read from Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, in Yorkshire, 
 signifying his acceptance of a Correspondence with this Society, &c. 
 [Abs. Cor. 15]. 
 
 2. Mr. Gardiner report's that there is Tenn pounds more sub- 
 scribed to St. Andrew's, Holbourn. 
 
 3. Mr. Shute report's that the School in White Chappell is opened, 
 and that it consists of Fifty Boys. 
 
 4. Resolv'd that the Lord Guilford be desired to apply to the Lord 
 Chief Justice Holt to contribute towards Dr. Bray's Design of Pro- 
 pagating Christian Knowledge in the West Indies. 
 
 5. Resolv'd that the members of the Society be desir'd to think 
 upon some instructions to be communicated to the Corresponding 
 Members. 
 
 25 January, 1699. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, S r George Wheeler, Dr. Evans, Mr. 
 Nelson, Dr. Hayley, Mr. Comyns, Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice Hook, Ld. 
 Guilford, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 Mr. Bridges report's that above sixty pounds per annum is sub- 
 scribed in St. Andrew's. 
 
 Mr. Nelson report's that seaventeen pounds per annum is subscribed 
 
 at Lewisham, in Kent, and thirty Girls already taught in that School. 
 
 S r George Wheeler report's that he has begunn a Free School in 
 
 Spittle Fields for Poor Girls, and for their encouragement has given 
 
 them a house. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 43 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Colmer, of Babcary (Somersetshire), 
 accepting the Correspondence with the Society [Abs. Cor. 16]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Burscough, of Totness (Devonshire), to the Same 
 effect [Abs. Cor. 17]. 
 
 The Dean of Chichester reports that he has apply'd to the Bishop 
 of London for the more easy Licensing of Charity Schools, and that 
 his Lordship answer'd it was very fitt and reasonable, and that he 
 would take care in it. 
 
 The Dean reports likewise that the Bishop of London recom- 
 mended to this Society to consider of some means for the better 
 Instructing & Regulating the manners of the poor Prisoners in the 
 severall Prisons of this City. 
 
 The Society being inform'd that there are severall Religious 
 Societies that want and desire Advice. 
 
 Resolv'd that this Society will be ready to advice and assist them 
 in any Difficulties, and that Mr. Bridges, their Agent for Schools, be 
 desired to impart this Resolution to them. 
 
 Resolv'd that the Compleating of the Correspondences shall be the 
 first business of the next meeting. 
 
 The Prayers agreed on by the Society were this day begun, 1 &c. 
 
 1 The Form of Prayer made use of by the Honble. Society 
 before they enter upon business. 
 
 O Lord, raise up (we pray thee) thy power and come among us, and with 
 great might succour us, that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are 
 sore let and hindered in running y e race which is set before us, thy bountifull 
 grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us, through the satisfaction of 
 thy Son our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour 
 and glory world without end. Amen. 
 
 O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing 
 worth, send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our hearts that most excellent 
 gift of Charity, the very bond of peace and of all vertues, without which who- 
 soever liveth is counted dead before thee ; grant this for thy only Son Jesus 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 O Lord, we beseech thee let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy 
 Church, and because it cannot continue in safety without thy succour, pre- 
 serve it evermore by thy help and goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 O Mercifull God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou 
 hast made, nor wouldest the death of a sinner, but that he should be converted 
 and live, have mercy upon all Jews, Turks, Infidels, and Hereticks ; take 
 from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of thy word ; and 
 so fetch them home, Blessed Lord, to thy flock, that they may be saved among 
 the Remnant of the true Israelites, and be made one fold, under one Shepherd, 
 Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
 one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 O Lord, from whom all good things do come, grant to us, thy humble ser- 
 vants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be good, 
 
44 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 3 February, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, the Dean of Chichester, S r 
 
 George Wheeler, Mr. Shute, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Comyns, Mr. 
 
 King, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Hare, S r Humfrey 
 
 Mackworth, Mr. Bromfield, S r Edmund Turner. 
 
 A Letter read from Dr. Tyler, Dean of Hereford, accepting the 
 
 Correspondence with the Society [Abs. Cor. 20]. 
 
 Another from Dr. Hopkins, of Worcester, to the same purpose [Ibid. 
 
 Resolv'd that Dr. Bray's Sermons of Apostolick Charity, and the 
 account of the Propagating Christian Knowledge in the Plantations, 
 and severall other little Pieces relating to Schools, &c, be sent on 
 to each of the Corresponding Members. 
 
 The Dean of Chichester propos'd severall heads for drawing up a 
 second Letter to the Correspondents, which were debated and agreed 
 to by the Society, and a draught to be made against the next meeting. 
 
 Resolved that Mr. Justice Hook be desired to draw up an account 
 of the nature of this Society, and wherein it differr's from other 
 Societys. 
 
 8 February, 1699. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrey Mackworth, 
 
 Mr. Nelson, The Dean of Chichester, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 
 Justice Hook, Mr. Comyns, Mr. King, Mr. Chamberlayne, S r 
 
 George Wheeler, and S r John Philips. 
 
 Resolv'd that whoever is in the Chair at the Beginning of each 
 
 meeting, shall continue there the whole Session. 
 
 The Dean of Chichester reported the model of a second Letter 
 
 and by thy mercifull guiding may perform y e same, through our Lord Jesus 
 Christ. Amen. 
 
 Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favour, and 
 further us with thy continual help, direct and prosper all our consultations and 
 endeavours to the advancement of thy glory, the good of thy Church, and the 
 propagation of Christian Knowledge in the world, that peace and happiness, 
 truth and justice, Religion and piety may be established among us for all 
 generations, and that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in thee, 
 we may glorify thy holy name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life, 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose blessed name and words we conclude 
 these our prayers. Our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 
 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven. Give us 
 this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them 
 y' trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from 
 evill, for thine is y e kingdom, and the power, and y e glory, for ever and ever. 
 Amen. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 45 
 
 to the Corresponding Members, which, after some Debate with an 
 Amendment, was agreed to by the Society. 1 
 
 1 The Second Circular Letter to the Clergy 
 Correspondents, &c. 
 
 The Society which has formd itself in this City for the Propagation ot 
 Christian Knowledge have receiv'd great satisfaction from the readiness you 
 have shewn to be one of their Members, and to keep a Correspondence with 
 them, and they trust in God that you will prove a very usefull instrument in 
 promoting that great work in which they are engaged. 
 
 You have in their former Letter been acquainted with the main branches of 
 their design, the Education of poor Children in this Kingdom, and the reclaim- 
 ing of those among us who entertain opinions inconsistent with the funda- 
 mentalls of our holy Religion. 
 
 The first step to these excellent ends, they conceive, will be to engage the 
 Clergy to meet frequently together, to consider of the most proper means to 
 carry on these pious designs, and to order their meetings so that they may 
 give no offence to others, nor any just occasion of reflection on themselves. 
 That the leave and direction of the Diocesan be desird. That the Laws of the 
 Land and Canons of the Church be their rule. That the place of meeting be, 
 if possible, a private house, and the manner such as may be most reputable to 
 the Clergy, and may convince y e world that they are carrying on the work of 
 their great Master, the salvation of the souls of men. Now this the Society 
 must leave to the discretion of their Rev. Brethren, according to their different 
 circumstances ; only they earnestly desire of you that you would use your 
 utmost endeavours to engage as many of the Clergy as possibly you can to 
 meet together at such certain times and places, and in such numbers as shall 
 be thought most convenient. And they are in great hopes that you will 
 succeed in this matter, since it is what is particularly recommended by the 
 Archbishop of Canterbury and others the Lords the Bishops, in their Circular 
 Letter, in April, 1699. 
 
 When such meetings as these are formd, they hope that the first care of the 
 Clergy will be to encourage and direct each other in the severall branches of 
 their own duty, since the faithfull discharge of all the parts of the Ministerial 
 care is the ordinary means that God has enjoyn'd for the preserving and propa- 
 gating Christianity, and the regulating the lives of those who profess it. 
 
 Next to this, they most heartily recommend a zealous application of the 
 Clergy to those of their Parishioners who are of ability, especially magis- 
 trates, to assist in such meetings, and that they would subscribe liberally 
 toward the setting up of Schools for poor Children, to instruct them in the 
 Principles of the Christian Religion, and fitt them for employments, which is 
 the most probable method of making them sound members of the Church and 
 usefull ones of the State. 
 
 As soon as you have intimated your carrier's direction, they will send you 
 a packett of Books and Papers, together with the methods the Society has 
 taken in raising Subscriptions and regulating the Schools, which they have 
 already sett up in and about London, which possibly may be usefull to you 
 in your deliberations about the same things in the country. 
 
 They desire you would from time to time give them information of what 
 progress is made in these matters, and that you would direct your Letters to 
 me, whom they have made Secretary to their Society, by whose hands they 
 
46 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 The Lord Guilford acquainted the Society that the Earl of War- 
 rington had declined coming into the Society this winter. 
 
 The Lord Guilford made a motion concerning a Corporation for the 
 Disposing of Charitable Gifts. 
 
 Resolv'd that that motion be debated at next meeting. 
 
 Resolved that this Society will consider at the next meeting of 
 the manner of applying to the Lord Mayor and Sherriffes for the 
 Instructing & Regulating the manners of the poor Prisoners in pur- 
 suance of what was recommended to them by the Bishop of London. 
 
 Mr. Bridges reported that the School of St. Clements wanted a 
 Recommendation to the Dean of Windsor, the minister of the said 
 Parish. 
 
 Resolv'd that S r George Wheeler be desired to lay before the Lord 
 Bishop of London a List of all the Catechetical Schools in and about 
 London, and to pray his Lordships directions for the frequent Cate- 
 chising the children. 
 
 Mr. Bridges reports that there is twenty pounds subscrib'd towards 
 a School in St. Katherine's. 
 
 A Letter from Professor Frank, 1 of Hall, in Germany, was read re- 
 lating to a Correspondence with the Society. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Davies, of Bodlewythan [Bodelwyddan, 
 Denbighshire], accepting the Correspondence [Abs. Cor. 21]. 
 
 Another from S r William Davies to y e same purpose [Ibid. 25. 
 Qy. Dawes ?]. 
 
 S r George Wheeler reported that he had seen Mr. Dobson, the 
 Corresponding Member, for Hampshire, and that he had accepted the 
 Correspondence. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook do pay to the Agents for Schools 
 four pounds, sixteen shillings, and sixpence expended by them for 
 printing Proposals for erecting Schools. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do sollicit the Subscription to Dr. Bray's 
 Design in the West Indies. 
 
 Order'd that it be the first thing consider'd at next meeting how to 
 raise the money due to Dr. Bray. 
 
 will communicate what they shall have hereafter to offer to you, and receive 
 what you shall request from them. 
 
 They beg your constant Prayers to Almighty God that he would assist them 
 in their deliberations, and prosper them in the endeavours they use to propa- 
 gate true Christian Knowledge in the world ; and they do assure you of their 
 joynt intercession to y e Throne of Grace for the same blessing on yourself and 
 the rest of our Brethren. 
 
 1 Augustus Hermann Franck, of Halle, author of " Pietas Hallensis," 
 1705. See Secretan's " Life of Nelson," p. 119. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 47 
 
 15 February, 1699. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrey Mackworth, 
 The Dean of Chichester, Dr. Willis, Mr. Frank, a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. King, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Dr. Slare, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Ordered that those Gentlemen that were deputed to audit Dr. 
 Bray's account do sign the same, and lay them before the Society at 
 the next meeting. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that there is a new School about to be sett up 
 in Aldersgate Parish. 
 
 Mr. Justice Hook's account of the severall Societies was read, and 
 referred to Dr. Willis, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Brewster, and 
 Mr. Melmouth, and they to examine it, and report their opinion 
 thereof at next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute be desired to confer with the Ordinary of 
 Newgate about some proper methods for Instructing and Regulating 
 the manners of Prisoners. 
 
 Mr. Frank report's that Mr. Wootton has accepted the Corre- 
 spondence with this Society. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Arnold Bovven to the same purpose [Abs. 
 Cor. 4]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Willett to the same purpose [Ibid. 28]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Welshman to the same purpose [Ibid. 27]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Bradshaw to the same purpose [Ibid. 29]. 
 
 Mr. Nelson reports that he has communicated the orders of this 
 Society to the Archbishop, who highly approved of the same, and did 
 designe to give it some particular encouragement. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Philip Bennett, Minister of Port Royal, in 
 Jamaica, and Commissary to the Bishop London in the same island. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Hodges be desired to write to the abovesaid gentle- 
 man, and give him an account of this Society, Sec. [see p. 100]. 
 
 A motion being made that one layman in each county be joyn'd to 
 the Corresponding Clergy, and a debate arising thereupon, 
 
 Resolved that the debate be adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 22 February, 1699-1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, S r Hum : Mackworth, 
 S r John Philips, Dean of Chichester, Dr. Willis, Doctor Evans, 
 Mr. Frank, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Col. Colchester, Mr. Brom- 
 field, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Slare, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 The Committee appointed to examine Mr. Justice Hook's account 
 of the severall Societies in London, &c, made their Report, wh cb 
 upon a Debate arising, was recommitted to the same Committee 
 
48 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 and ordered that the Dean of Chichester and Mr. Justice Hook be 
 added to it. 
 
 Mr. Shute reported that he has discours'd the Ordinary of Newgate 
 about Regulating the manners of Prisoners, and gave in severall 
 Proposals for the same. 1 
 
 1 An Essay towards ye Reformation of Newgate and the 
 other Prisons in and about London. 
 The Vices and Immoralities of Prisons appear to be these following : — 
 
 I. The personal Lewdness of the Keepers and under Officers themselves, 
 who often make it their business to corrupt the prisoners, especially the 
 Women. 
 
 II. Their confederacy with Prisoners in their vices, allowing the men to 
 keep company with the women for money. 
 
 III. The unlimited use of Wine, Brandy, and other Strong Liquors, even by 
 condemn'd malefactors. 
 
 IV. Swearing, Cursing, Blaspheming, and Gameing. 
 
 V. Old Criminals corrupting New-comers. 
 
 VI. Neglect of all Religious worships. 
 
 For Reforming these Abuses, the following methods are propos'd : — 
 I. For the Keepers and under Officers : — 
 
 1. That endeavours be used to procure an Act of Parliament to dis- 
 
 place and punish such as are Vitious and Immoral. But, till that can 
 be done — 
 
 2. That application be made to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London 
 
 to use their authority for reforming the Prisons. And as any officer 
 (who hath purchased his place) dies or is removed, they may be 
 desir'd to have a special regard to the vertue and morality of his 
 successor. 
 
 3. That a Committee of Aldermen, Common Council, or some members 
 
 of the Society for Reformation, be appointed distinctly for this purpose, 
 who shall have power — 
 
 (1.) To appoint Ministers, the approbation of the Bishop of London 
 first had and obtained, and also officers to all Prisons, and 
 shall be obliged once a week to visit them, and take an account of 
 y e state of each Prison, and give orders accordingly. 
 
 (2.) This Committee to have power to Licence all Alehouses and 
 Taverns adjoyning to each Prison, and they to be in the power of 
 this Committee and visitors, and other Power as shall be thought 
 convenient. 
 
 (3.) The disposal of all Benefactions to Prisons (without a particular 
 designation of the donors) to be made by this Committee. 
 
 4. That the officers be so ordered as to be made checks upon each other, 
 
 and the Superiour always made answerable for the neglects of the 
 Inferiour. 
 
 5. That officers who are notoriously lewd and vicious and have bought their 
 
 places may be obliged by y c Committee to sell their places at such 
 a value as the Committee shall think reasonable, and to such persons 
 as shall be approv'd of by the Committee for their good conversation. 
 That a Table of Orders, containing the Duty of Officers and Ministers, 
 as well as Prisoners, signed by my Lord Bp. of London and the Com- 
 mittee, be hung up in every Prison, shewing the mulcts and punish- 
 ments of y e several offences, together with the names and abodes of 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 49 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute be desired to discourse further with Mr. 
 Jones, the Ordinary of Ludgate, upon the same subject. 
 
 y e Committee and visitors, directing where complaints may be made 
 of neglects. 
 (1.) That these Orders be read once a month by y e Minister, in the pre- 
 sence of all the Officers and as many Prisoners as may. 
 (2.) That there be a short Preface or Postscript setting forth the good 
 design'd to their souls by these orders ; and passionatly exhorting 
 the better sort to joyn their endeavours for promoting this good 
 work. 
 
 II. Another abuse is the confederacy of y e Officers with Prisoners in their 
 vices, allowing the men to keep company with y e women for money, &c. 
 
 To prevent this, it is proposed — 
 
 1. That, if possible, provision may be made to keep every prisoner in 
 
 distinct cells, as is practis'd in Bethlem Hospital, but till that be 
 done — 
 That the women be strictly kept in separate apartments by themselves, 
 and a severe Penalty be laid on an officer that shall permit a man to 
 converse with a woman, except it be his own wife. 
 
 2. That the women be imploy'd in such work as they have been bred to, 
 
 and in case of idleness or refusal to be obliged to beat hemp or any 
 other hard labour. 
 
 3. That some expedient be found out that those women whose execution 
 
 is respited on account of their bellies may not thereby for ever escape 
 the rigor of the Law, for this emboldens them in the commission of 
 crimes which they would not probably be guilty of were they left 
 without hopes of escaping, &c. 
 
 4. That the officers be restraind from taking any money besides their 
 
 Salary in consideration of their good usage towards the Prisoners ; 
 unless in case of such Lodging, Diet, or Apartments as are more for 
 their convenience. But let not money to the officers attone for any 
 crimes whatsoever committed in the Prison. 
 
 III. There is an unlimited use of Wine, Brandy, and other Strong Liquors 
 in all Prisons, and sold there to the extraordinary Profit of the Keepers. 
 And neither Prisoner nor such as come to visit him shall be civily used except 
 they call for great quantities of Liquor. Nay, condemned criminals go often 
 intoxicated to execution. 
 
 To prevent which, I conceive 
 
 1. That no Wine or Strong Liquors ought to be sold in any Prison, nor 
 
 fetch'd from abroad, unless in cases of necessity, and that with the 
 leave of one or more of y e Committee. 
 
 2. That all Customs which promote Drinking, such as paying Garnish 
 
 by New-comers, &c, be peremptorily forbidden, and severe Penal- 
 ties l.iiiicted on the Officers that permit the continuance of them. 
 
 3. That no kind of luxury or intemperance be permitted to any Prisoner, 
 
 and that abstinency and mortification be strictly enjoyn'd to con- 
 demn'd Criminals in particular from y e very moment after sentence 
 passed. 
 
 IV. Swearing, Cursing, Blaspheming, Gameing, &c, are y e dayly practices, 
 both of Officers and Prisoners. 
 
 And here it is ofered — 
 
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50 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Mr. Michel, one of the Agents, reports that there is a School about 
 to be begun in St. Bridges [St. Bride's], but wants the encouragement 
 of Dr. Birch, the Minister of the said Parish. 
 
 1. That a Register Book be kept of all the Officers' and Prisoners' 
 
 Names, with the time of the Prisoner's commitment, and an Alpha- 
 betical Direction to each Name. 
 
 2. That to each name a mark be affixed, with the date of all their Oaths, 
 
 Curses, Intemperance, &c. As also to the Officers' names, a note of 
 any corruption or neglect of orders. 
 
 3. That some mark of commendation be set to their names who shall be 
 
 of good Behaviour, dureing their confinement, in which degrees may 
 be shewn, as they shall be more exemplary or usefull towards reform- 
 ing others. 
 '4. That this Register be always produced in Court at the Tryal, and also 
 at the Release of all Prisoners, and consideration be had to these 
 particulars. That an 111 Behaviour in Prison be made an Article at 
 their Tryal, and a Punishment adjudged to it distinct from that to 
 their main crime for which they are tryed. 
 5. That the Punishments be either Corporal or Pecuniary mulcts, both 
 to Prisoner and Officer. 
 (1.) Corporal Punishment may be y e Stocks for y c under officers. To 
 stubborn, profane Criminals a confinement to so many meals of 
 bread and water, or perhaps more weight of chains, or turning over 
 to the common side, as is usual with the Gaoler to inflict where 
 money is not given to buy them off, or, in some cases, a publick 
 severe whipping before execution, which may be more frightfull 
 to some then Death. 
 (2.) Pecuniary mulcts, such as the Act of Parliament requires for Oaths, 
 Curses, Drunkenness, &c, out of w ch the Register and Informers 
 may be considered, and after them the poorer sort of Prisoners (if 
 they shall have the mark of commendation to their names) for dis- 
 charging their Fees or Supplying their Necessities. 
 V. Old and Incorrigible Criminals corrupt the New-comers. 
 To reform this it is necessary — 
 
 1. That such offenders be kept in Separate Apartments, singly by them- 
 
 selves, and by no means suffer'd to converse with others. 
 
 2. That they be obliged to hard Labour so many hours in a day. 
 
 3. That when such persons be released out of Newgate they may be sent 
 
 to publick Workhouses, and so distributed amongst others, that an 
 eye shall be always had to them, and not to be released from thence 
 but upon sufficient security given and evidence made that they are 
 entering upon an honest employment. Nor, after their Release, 
 suffered to depart from their abodes, without security for their good 
 Behaviour, and takeing to some business that may maintain them. 
 
 4. For the Encouragem' of those who have lived regularly dureing their 
 
 Confinement, and give good hopes of their living honestly, that all 
 good people may be advertised of their abodes and Professions by 
 some publick notice in the Sessions Paper, and exhorted to help them 
 towards getting a Livelyhood in their Trades, that they may not 
 return to their old courses 
 
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 Mr. Skeat, another Agent, reports that two persons have subscribed 
 ten pounds each towards the setting up a School for Girls in White 
 Chappel and Aldgate. 
 
 Ordered that a Committee be appointed to meet att Mr. Brewster's 
 
 VI. Religious worship is miserably neglected in most Prisons. And there- 
 fore it is proposed — 
 
 1. That the Salary of the Ordinary of Newgate and all Ministers of 
 
 Prisons be a sufficient maintenance and encouragement for their 
 constant attendance. 
 
 2. That choice be made of sober, pious Divines for this purpose, and by 
 
 no means of the younger sort, or of loose livers, such as are some- 
 times in Prisons, and y l their Conscientious Discharge of their Duty 
 in these places be an Effectual Recommendation of them to prefer- 
 ments in the City gift. 
 
 3. That other Ministers as are willing, and are allow'd of by y e Bishop 
 
 of London, may weekly visit the Prisons, and have always free access 
 to the Prisoners. 
 
 4. That Books of Devotion be given to all Prisoners — a Bible to every 
 
 Chamber, many Common Prayer Books, Whole Duties of Man, 
 Christian Monitors, Dr. Isham's Office for the Sick, Mr. Kettlewell's 
 Office for Prisoners, &c. 
 
 5. That all Prisons (for Debt especially) be considered as Parochial 
 
 Cures, and it is the Minister's neglect if they do not come near the 
 practice of what is done in other Parish Churches. 
 
 6. That Morning and Evening Prayer be read in all Prisons every day in 
 
 the week, suitable Sermons preach'd twice every Lord's Day, and 
 the Holy Sacram 1 monthly administered. And here let the Minister 
 be very carefull to apply himself to each Communicant in examina- 
 tion and instruction. After sufficient notice given of his inclination 
 to receive, and to prevent scandal and too great presumption, it 
 may be a good way (commonly, I think, taken by my Lord Bishop 
 of Chichester and others) to enjoyn the most notorious malefactors 
 to sign a Paper importing a publick acknowledgement and recantation 
 before they receive. Upon which some great offenders in Newgate 
 have been admitted by them to the Holy Sacrament before Execu- 
 tion. This will be a good Lesson of Instruction to others, and, by 
 the Blessing of God, may have good effect upon such as shall be 
 released and make them lead better lives for the future. 
 It is very much hoped the Right Honble. the L d Mayor and the Sheriffs of 
 the City of London will take this whole matter into their special considera- 
 tion. Considering the Reformation of Prisons may much contribute to the 
 Reformation of the Publick ; for Prisons are one great part of our Correction 
 for Criminals, and, if they are well managed, may prove effectuall to their 
 amendment ; whereas, for want of discipline, it now generally happens that 
 Prisoners are made much worse by them ; and if an innocent person be com- 
 mitted by misfortune or mistake, he is commonly corrupted and turns 
 profligate. 
 
 And care in this affair is more particularly recommended to the City of 
 London, both because Prisoners are here in greater number then in other 
 places, and because y e Example of this Capital City is like to have an 
 influence upon the whole Kingdom. 
 
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52 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Chambers every Thursday, about five in the evening, to receive the 
 Reports from the Agents for the Schools. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Melmouth do 
 compose that Committee, and all others that come to have voices. 
 
 Mr. Martyn, the Lord Chancellor's Chaplain, propos'd the first 
 time. 
 
 Ordered that CoL Colchester be desired to discourse Mr. Watts, the 
 City Marshall, about the corruptions of Prisons, <S;c. 
 
 Resolved that Mr. Harris, of Llantrissent, be a second Corre- 
 sponding Member for Glamorganshire, he having by letter desired to 
 be admitted into the Correspondence [see Abs. 33]. 
 
 A Letter from S r George Wheeler read acquainting the Society that 
 the Bishop of London had promised to send a Letter to the London 
 Clergy to encourage the Catechising of poor Children, Sec. 
 
 Mr. Frank reports that Mr. King, Minister of Alhallows, in North- 
 ampton, has accepted the Correspondence (but declined y c Corre- 
 spondence afterwards). 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Raymond, of Ipswich, to the same purpose 
 [Abs. 43]. 
 
 Resolved that in the next Letter to the Corresponding Members 
 they be desired to recommend to this Society a fitt person amongst 
 the Laity to be a Correspondent. 
 
 Ordered that a Paper containing severall Proposals to the Society 
 be examined by a Committee, and they to report their opinion at next 
 meeting. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook, Col. Colchester, Mr. Brewster, and 
 Mr. Frank be that Committee. 
 
 29 February, 1699-1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, S r George Wheeler, 
 Dr. Davies, a Correspondent, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Shute, Col. 
 Colchester, Mr. King, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Evans, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Order'd that no new motion be made after Eight at night. 
 
 Mr. Brewster report's from the Committee appointed to take the 
 Accounts about Schools, that Mr. Waple, the Minister of St. 
 Sepulchre's, would promote a Subscription for a School in that 
 Parish. 
 
 Also that there is a School for Girls about to be sett up in St. 
 James's Parish. 
 
 Also that Dr. Wake, the Minister of the said Parish, would preach 
 a Quarterly Sermon for promoting Subscriptions to the said School. 
 
 Mr. Kennett propos'd the first time. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Chester propos'd a 2 d time. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Guilford and Mr. Justice Hook be desired 
 to enquire concerning him. 
 
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 Ordered that Mr. Justice Hook deliver to Mr. Keith his Catechism, 
 &c, in order to be dispers'd amongst the Quakers as he., shall 
 think fitt. 
 
 Resolv'd that the members of this Society at the next meeting do 
 bring in a .List of Laymen fitt to be Correspondents in each County 
 with this Society. 
 
 Resolv'd that this Society will allow the Agents for Schools their 
 Charges for Messengers. 
 
 Mr. Justice Hook reported the Resolutions of the Committee about 
 Mr. Frank's Proposals, w ch were read and debated, &c. 
 
 Resolv'd that it be an Instruction to the Correspondents to gett as 
 many of the Clergy & Laity as they can to joyn in Societys or 
 otherwise to promote the Designs of this Society. 
 
 Resolv'd that the severall Books and Papers mentioned in Mr. 
 Frank's Proposals 1 be sent to each of the Clergy Correspondents. 
 
 1 The Reverend Mr. Thomas Frank's Proposals to the Honble. 
 Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge. 
 1st. In relation to the Schools — 
 
 1. Whether it may not be convenient that a distinct account be kept from 
 time to time of what numbers of Children are placed in each School, and what 
 the maintenance respectively allotted them amounts to. This will at one view 
 acquaint us with the success and progress of the Design, and point out > e defects 
 in any particular Parishes. 
 
 2. Whether an exact List of the several Subscribers may not be usefull to 
 acquaint the Society with the names of those who are charitably disposed and 
 friends to the design ? If so, this may serve to acquaint the Society with 
 proper persons to solicit, either in the Parishes were they live, or among their 
 friends and acquaintance in other Parishes where such assistance may be 
 wanting. 
 
 3. Whether it may not be expedient for a Committee to be appointed by 
 this Society to take an account of y e Agents for soliciting the Schools weekely, 
 and to deliver in the observations in writing to the Society ? This seems a 
 means to prevent inconvenience to the Society, who are many times engaged 
 in long debates about other matters, whereby y e Agents are forced to attend 
 long, and sometimes are dismissed without giving any account, because y e 
 Society hath not time to hear them. 
 
 2ndly. In relation to the Religious Societies, since this Society is pleased 
 to take them into their Protection — 
 
 1. Whether it may not be expedient that the Clergy who are members of 
 this Society do undertake the management of such Religious Societies as do 
 meet in their Parishes, and to use their interest and endeavours to perswade 
 other Parochial Ministers to do the like? This may be a means, by degrees, 
 to reduce the Religious Societies to Parochial ones ; and consequently every 
 Minister will have the charge of his own Flock, and Masters will be more 
 ready to encourage their Apprentices to joyn in such a design when the place 
 of meeting is at a small distance from their habitations. 
 
 By this method the Clergy may prevent strangers medling with their Charge, 
 and all confusion and disorder of what kind soever at their meetings. 
 
 2. That by the assistance of these Societies, and what other methods the 
 
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 Resolv'd that thirty pounds per annum be allowed for a Clerk, that 
 twenty pounds thereof be for his Dyett and Lodging, and ten pounds 
 for his Sallary, to commence from the 9th of January (99). 
 
 Ordered that the members of this Society to whom the account of 
 Societies is committed do peruse the same, and gett it ready to be 
 printed against next meeting. 
 
 wisdom of this Society can invent, a List be taken of the late Converts to 
 Popery in London, &c. I propose this as the likeliest way, because the 
 Youths belonging to these Societies are dispersed throughout the City, &c. 
 3rdly. As to this Society in general — 
 
 1. Whether it may not be expedient that what matters of fact are contained 
 in the Letters to this Society be entered in the Journal, in the nature of 
 reports ; and that an abstract be made by the Secretary of all such Letters, 
 and be fairly written in a Book provided for that purpose. 
 
 The convenience of the former will be this, that the Society will still, at 
 their next meeting, be put in mind of the whole transactions of the former 
 meeting. The convenience of the latter I need not urge. 
 
 2. That the several Books and Papers undermentioned be communicated 
 and recommended to the perusal of the Correspondent Members, vizt. : — 
 
 Mr. Woodward's Ace' of the Religious Societies. 
 Mr. Yates^s History of y c Societies of Reformation. 
 The Black Lists. 
 Help to a National Reformation. 
 Account of y e Reformation at Bristoll. 
 Proposals for Raising and ordering the Schools. 
 The Form of Subscription. 
 Acco' of this Society. 
 The Pastoral Letter. 
 
 Mr. Wesley's Letter in vindicacon of y e Religious Societies. 
 The Bedfordshire Letter. 
 Dr. Bray's Proposals. 
 
 These Books and Papers will serve to inform and animate, and the generality 
 of the nation are at present strangers to them. 
 
 3. That the Society desire Mr. Keith to keep an exact Journal of his Travels 
 and success, and that he deliver it in writing to y e Society, that an Abstract 
 may be made of particulars that are material therein 
 
 This seems a short and ready way to bring us to y e knowledge of y e People, 
 and the difficulties w ch obstruct their conversion. 
 
 4. That it be given as a particular Instruction to Mr. Keith, when he goes 
 his circuit, to acquaint y e Corresponding Members of this Society who those 
 are in the several counties that are disposed to receive truth, that so notice 
 may be given to the respective Ministers in whose Parishes they dwell. 
 
 This is a means to bring to perfection what Mr. Keith can but prepare. 
 
 5. That a List be kept by this Society of y e several Societies of the Clergy, 
 and of Religion and Reformacon in England and Wales. Hereby we know 
 where to enquire for our friends when we have occasion for them. 
 
 6. That all endeavours be used to unite the Clergy and Layity in this great 
 work of Reformation, and let their interest and aims be the same. 
 
 7. That a distinct acco' be kept of the several Charities given or proposed 
 to be given to this Society with respect to the several branches of it. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 55 
 
 7 March, 1699-1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Col. Colchester, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. King, Dr. Knight, a Correspondent Member, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Dr. Knight attended the Society, and accepted the Correspondence 
 for Oxfordshire. 
 
 [Dr. Knight was twice proposed for a Resident Member, vid. 
 27 July, '99, but by reason of his great distance chose rather 
 to be a Correspondent] 
 
 Mr. Kennett proposed a second time. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Shute & Mr. King do enquire concerning him. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Chester approv'd of. 
 
 Order'd that the Lord Guilford do desire him to attend. 
 
 Mr. Martyn propos'd a second time. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Evans & Dr. Willis do enquire concerning him. 
 
 Order'd that Dr. Willis be desired to draw up a Letter against next 
 meeting to be sent to the Lay Correspondents. 
 
 Order'd that the account of Societies be sent to each of the Lay 
 Correspondents by the person that propos'd him, and that the consent 
 of the said Correspondent be signifyed to this Society before a Cir- 
 cular Letter be sent to him in the name of the Society. 
 
 Dr. Willis reported the Amendments made by the Committee to 
 Mr. justice Hook's accounts of Societies, which were agreed to, and 
 
 Order'd to be printed against next meeting. 
 
 14 March, 1699-1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Bishop of Chichester, Lord Guilford, S r Edmund 
 Turner, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Shute, Col. Colchester, 
 Mr. King, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 1 Resolved that Mr. Justice Hook be desired to accept of the 
 charges which he has been pleased to advance upon the account of 
 this Society. 
 
 Resolved that four pounds be given to Mr. Justice Hook to dis- 
 tribute amongst his servants for their attendance upon this Society 
 for the year ending twenty-fifth of March, 1700. 
 
 Mr. Kennett approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Brewster do desire him to attend. 
 
 Mr. Brewster reported from the Agents for Schools that sixteen 
 
 1 This was understood of the charges of fire and candle, the use of his 
 rooms, and other expences, for which he generously declined any gratification. 
 
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 pounds is subscribed towards a School in St. Andrews, and that some 
 eminent Quakers will contribute to the same. 
 
 Mr. Clerk, son to S r Edward ppos'd y e first time. 
 
 A motion made that this Society may consider of some methods 
 for setting to work the poor children in the Charity Schools. 
 
 Ordered that this motion be consider'd of at the next meeting. 
 
 21 March, 1699-1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrcy Mackworth. 
 the Dean of Chichester, Dr. Evans, Dr. Willis, Mr. Woodward, 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Kennett, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Dr. 
 Harvey, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. King, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, and Mr. Brewster. 
 
 Mr. Brewster reports from the Agents for Schools that the School 
 in St. George's, Southwark, is in great danger of falling if not speedily 
 supported. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Brewster be desired to acquaint the Schoolmaster 
 that he attend the Society in order to give a full account of the diffi- 
 culties he meets with in that matter. 
 
 Mr. Brewster reported farther that there is a School sett up in 
 White Chappell for Forty Girls, and that there is a good Mistress 
 there. 
 
 Also that there are Subscriptions sufficient for two Schools more in 
 Aldgate. 
 
 Mr. Clerk propos'd a second time. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Bromfield and Mr. Melmouth do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 Mr. Martyn approv'd of. 
 
 Order'd that Dr. Willis do desire him to attend. 
 
 28 March, 1700. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, S r George Wheeler, Mr. Shute, Mr. Commyns, 
 Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Dr. Willis, Mr. Bromfield, and the Dean of Chichester. 
 1 An abstract of all the Letters lately received from the Corre- 
 spondents was read and approv'd of. 
 
 - Ordered that a Committee do meet weekly at Mr. Brewster's 
 Chambers to inspect the Letters from the Correspondents, and to 
 draw up answers to them. 
 
 Ordered that all members that come have voices. 
 
 1 See MS. book entituled an Abstract of all the Letters from the Corre- 
 sponding Members to the Honourable Society. (Portion printed at end ot 
 this Journal.) 
 
 2 This has been since omitted, and Mr Frank and the Secretary have 
 undertaken to manage the Correspondents. 
 
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 Mr. Shute's Scheme for Regulating the Abuses of Prisons was 
 read and referred to the consideration of the Dean of Chichester^ 
 
 4 April, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r George Wheeler, Mr. Kennett, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Nelson, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, Dr. 
 Harvey, Mr. Chamberlayne, S r Humfrey Mackvvorth, the Dean 
 of Chichester, and Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Resolved that the Prayers for th' use of the Society be read by the 
 most dignify'd or senior Clergyman. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that the Vestry of Aldgate has given twenty 
 pounds per annum to a Schoolmaster for teaching twenty children. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that the Subscriptions in St. Andrews increase 
 very much. 
 
 Another of the Agents reports that there is sixteen pounds sub- 
 scribed towards a School in Sepulchres. 
 
 Order'd that the Treasurer do give five pounds to Mr. Syms as 
 reward of his industry and charity in teaching forty Boys gratis. 
 
 Resolved that this Society will discharge the deficiency of the last 
 quarteridge to the Schoolmaster in Southwark, and make good 
 another. 
 
 Mr. Clerk approv'd of. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Melmouth do desire him to attend. 
 
 Mr. Melmouth propos'd Mr. Dutton Seaman, junr., the first time. 
 
 Ordered that 500 of Dr. Bray's Sermons be printed at the expence 
 of this Society. 
 
 11 April, 1700. 
 
 Present . Lord Bishop of Chester, Lord Bishop of Chichester, Dean 
 of Chichester, S r John Philips, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. 
 Nelson, S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Mapletoft, Mr. Clark, Mr. Mel- 
 mouth, Mr. King, Dr. Evans, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Wesley, a Cor- 
 respondent, Mr. Shute, and Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 Mr. Dutton Seaman, junr., propos'd a second time. 
 Order'd that Mr. Nelson and Mr. Clark do enquire concerning him. 
 Mr. Adamson's of Burton Letter read with the Articles. 
 Agreed on by the Society of the Clergy in Lincolnshire, near 
 Grantham. 
 
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 The model of a Circular Letter to the Lay Correspondents read 
 and approved. 1 
 
 Mr. Keith reported the conversion of diverse Quakers. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Keith's Books be delivered to him to dispose of. 
 
 Resolved that Mr. Keith's new Narrative- be recommended to the 
 Correspondents. 
 
 1 The Circular Letter from the Honble. Society to the 
 Lay Correspondents. 
 
 Our Secretary, Mr. Chamberlayne, acquainted us that he has given you an 
 account of the ends and designs for which we meet together in a Society, and 
 of your readiness and desire to help forward these good designs in the Country, 
 which, as we rejoyce at, so we hope to hear of some one or more Gentlemen 
 in every County in England to whom we may address ourselves about these 
 matters, as we have already done to a Clergyman in each of them, from whom 
 we have hopes of very good success. You that live in the country are more 
 likely to know what are the proper methods to carry on this good work there 
 than we who are at this distance, and therefore we shall not pretend to give 
 you any scheme about it, only so farr we would beg that you would 
 endeavour to engage as many of the Gentry and Clergy in it as you can ; and 
 we do conceive y' when you have a competent number, it will be a great 
 advantage to unite into one or more Societies as you see convenient. This 
 will be y e best way to bring credit to the thing, to engage others in it, and to 
 have the encouragement, direction, and assistance of each other. We have 
 this farther to beg of you, that you would be pleased from time to time to let 
 us know what success you meet with, and, if our advice may be of any service, 
 we shall be very glad to give it as occasion happens. 
 
 This, Sir, is what we thought fit to trouble you w th at present. We shall 
 only take leave to add that as we have no other design in what we do but to 
 promote the great ends for which our Saviour came into the world, so God 
 has been pleased to bless our endeavours already above what we could easily 
 promise ourselves, and we do not question but thro' his assistance we shall see 
 much greater successes in a little time. It is possible, indeed, that your work 
 in the Country may have more difficulties in it than ours has here about 
 Town ; but we hope they will not be so great as to discourage you, but that 
 you will cheerfully and successfully go on in a work which is so pleasing to 
 God, and is like to be so great a Charity to the souls of men, and which is, in 
 truth, y e noblest and best work y' Gentlemen can spend their time in. God 
 has given them a greater portion of Temporall blessings then other men, and 
 'tis but reasonable they should shew greater zeal in promoting his glory in 
 gratitude for them ; their estates afford them ability to do much themselves, 
 and their dignity gives a force to their example to influence those about them. 
 And these advantages can never be employed so honourably as in carrying on 
 the interest of vertue and true Religion. This is the only interest we engage 
 in ; in this we trust we shall have your utmost assistance, and we doubt not 
 but Almighty God will give a blessing on our united endeavours. 
 By Order of the Society, 
 
 Signd by the Secretary. 
 
 Dat. London, 
 
 II April, 1700. 
 
 2 " Reasons for Renouncing Quakerism." London: 1700. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 59 
 
 Ordered that the Treasurer pay Mr. Keith twenty guineas as a 
 present from the Society, which he paid accordingly. 
 
 Mr. Bromfield reports that severall persons at Rygate incline to 
 form a Society, and desire that the Honourable Mr. Hare be requested 
 to assist them. 
 
 Order'd that S r John Philips and Mr. Justice Hook be desired to 
 apply to Mr. Hare on that occasion, and that Mr. Chamberlayne send 
 the Circular Letter to Mr. Cranson, the Minister of Rygate. 
 
 Mr. Shute report's that Mr. Kettlewel's l Books are distributed 
 according to order. 
 
 18 April, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r John Philips, 
 Mr. Nelson, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Justice Hook, the Dean of 
 Chichester, Mr. Shute, S r George Wheeler, Mr. Clark, Dr. Slare, 
 Mr. Commyns, Mr. King, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Dr. 
 Mapletoft, Mr. Wesley, a Correspondent, Dr. Nichols, a Corre- 
 spondent. 
 
 S r John Philips having acquainted the Society that Mr. Hare is 
 gone out of Town, 
 
 Order'd that S r John be desired to write to him on the same 
 account. 
 
 Mr. Dean of Chichester reports that he has sett up a School for 
 Fifty Girls in St. Giles. 
 
 Also that he has laid before the Lord Mayor and Sherriffes the 
 Scheme for Regulating the Abuses of Prisons, in pursuance to what 
 the Bishop of London had recommended to this Society, and that 
 they answered that they would take it into consideration. 
 
 Some proposals for erecting the Society into a Corporation for 
 receiving charitable donations towards the Propagating Christian 
 Knowledge, &c, were read and debated [see next page]. 
 
 Ordered that the said Proposals be recommended to the considera- 
 tion of Sir Hum : Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Comyns, Mr. Brewster, and other Gentlemen of the long Robe that 
 are members of this Society. 
 
 Ordered that in the next Letter to the Correspondents it be an 
 Instruction to them to apply to their respective Bishops for his 
 Directions as to what other persons they shall associate to themselves 
 in the carrying on the great Designs of this Society. 
 
 Ordered that 500 of the Accounts of Societies be delivered to the 
 Bishop of Worcester. 
 
 1 Nelson's friend, J. Kettlewell, B.D., Vicar of Coleshill, Warwickshire, 
 1682; deprived at the Revolution; died 1695. Author of "The Duty of 
 Moral Rectitude," &c. 
 
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 Ordered that S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Melmouth, and Mr. King, or any three of them, audit the 
 accounts of the Treasurer and Secretary, and report their opinion at 
 next meeting. 
 
 A Proposal for Incorporating ye Society in order to 
 Receive Charitable Donations, &c. 
 
 Whereas his late Maj'>' King Charles the 2nd, taking notice that several 
 Charitable persons appeared very forward in contributing to the relief of poor 
 Widdows and Children of Clergymen, and the good effects the same had, was 
 gratiously pleased by his Charter, under the Great Seal of England, to make 
 several persons therein concerned a Body politick or Corporate by the name 
 of the Governours of the Charity for the relief of poor Widows and Children 
 of Clergymen, and that by the same name they should have perpetual suc- 
 cession, and be enabled to purchase, have, and take Mannors, lands, and 
 Hereditaments, goods, and Chattells, to dispose thereof, and by that name to 
 plead and be impleaded in all Actions, &c, and to act all matters and things 
 as any other Body politick in this Realm may do. 
 
 And whereas his said Maj'>' did also grant to the said Corporation many 
 Honours, powers, rights, and priviledges for the Government and Ordering 
 thereof as in the said patent is specifyed more at large. 
 
 It is humbly proposed to this Honourable and Rev d Society : 
 
 That since there are much the same, if not many other motives to induce his 
 present Maj'*' to be favourable to y e design they are engaged in for promoting 
 Charity Schools, &c. They would be pleased to take it into Consideration whither 
 it would not be expedient and feazable to get a certain number of the Nobility, 
 Clergy, Gentry, and other substantiall and well-disposed persons, who are 
 willing to be concerned, Incorporated by his Maj'>'' s Charter under the Great 
 Seal of England, in order to the better Managem 1 Support, and Encou- 
 ragem' of all Schools and Charitable Contributions thereto upon this 
 Foundation. 
 
 The reasons why it may be conceiv'd to be expedient are these : — 
 
 That the Schools, by the Blessing of God, and Subscriptions thereto in- 
 creasing, and consequently the care and trouble in looking after them, it will 
 ly so hard upon the Agents to see the intention of the Charity faithfully 
 answered to y c satisfaction of all, that they will not be able to go thro' w th it. 
 That in some Parishes where the Schools are erected there is great want of 
 prudent and hearty men that have time to spare to look after the concerns 
 thereof, which defect might easily be supplyed by such a Body of the Nobility, 
 Clergy, and Gentry, &c, who' have more leisure and prudence to act, and 
 authority to countenance so good a design. 
 
 That, in case of Breach of Trust, the Charitable have not satisfaction of 
 knowing whom to sue, nor can any of the Trustees themselves, where the 
 will of the Testator is not performed, sue for any Legacy that is left to any 
 of y e Schools. 
 
 If such a Body of Honble. and Reputable persons were so publickly con- 
 cern'd and authorized, it would be a great encouragem 1 to those who have 
 begun to subscribe to this good work to continue and perhaps increase their 
 Subscriptions who otherwise in a little time may grow cold and w th draw, 
 and for others to settle some considerable sum, or bequeath lands, tenem ,s , 
 &c, for the more lasting foundation of such Schools. 
 
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 That if there be one common stock deposited in y e hands of such a Corpora- 
 lion, the overplus of the Contributions in one Parish may supply the Deficiency 
 in others, which will be a great conveniency to the poorer Parishes. 
 
 That there is an Act made — 7th and 8th of this Reign — entitled an Act for 
 y c Encouragem' of Charitable Gifts and Dispositions (particularly to Schools 
 and Colledges), whereby there is a power invested in his Maj' 5 ", &c, to give 
 Licence to any person or Corporation to alien, purchase, acquire, take, and 
 hold in Mortmain in perpetuity, or otherwise, any lands, tenem ts , money, &c, 
 given or bequeathed to the said use, and that the Lands, &c, so aliened, &c, 
 are not subject to any forfeiture, which Act we conceive may be of great use, 
 if such a Corporation be constituted, so y' if any Land or a sum of Money be left 
 to one School, and the Subscription should fail to the support of it, that money 
 or land may then be alien'd or applyed to the use of any other School, without 
 being subject to be forfeited as formerly in case of Mortmain. 
 
 That it is feazable to be attain'd, it is humbly beleived, in that his Maj tv 
 hath been so much concernd himself in recommending the care of the poor to 
 the Parliam', that he will therefore be very ready to embrace a Proposal of 
 this nature, which hath so good a prospect ; and not only so, but that he will 
 be eminently himself Exemplary in this affair, especially when he sees persons 
 so zealously affected, and so greatly instrumental to the promoting of the 
 Schools now on foot ; so that it is hardly to be thought, if the state of this 
 matter be fairly laid before his Maj'^, with due application and interest (w ch 
 will be the buisness of this Honble. Society to do, if they think fit), that a 
 Petition on the behalf of so usefull a Charity will be refused, at least. 
 
 To avoid any prejudice or dislike that may be taken at such a Corporation 
 by the Charitable Subscribers or Contributors, it is humbly proposed that the 
 main body of the Corporation consist of six or of seven of the most prudent 
 and hearty of them (together with the Minister) in each parish where any School 
 is erected in this foundation. 
 
 That there be liberty also in the Patent for y e same number in any other 
 Parish where a School (that is not) may hereafter be set up by mutual Sub- 
 scriptions to be members of the same body, and have the same power, rights, 
 and priviledges with themselves. 
 
 That a select number of the members of this Corporation be chosen yearly 
 as Guardians or Trustees for y e management of the Charity, which may be in 
 this manner, vizt., let there be a Summons deliverd to all the Subscribers 
 and benefact rs to each School to meet once a year at a certain place, each in 
 their own Parish, in order to the choosing the s d seven Guardians of their Charity, 
 and let every one present, without favour or affection, byass or perswasion, as 
 in the presence of God, write down on a peice of Paper privately the seven 
 persons he thinks most proper, prudent, and trusty, besides himself. Then 
 out of those papers the most votes by Balletting will be easily known for y c 
 persons that are chosen. 
 
 As to the good consequences of such a Corporation, prudently and impar- 
 tially chosen, it is not easy to take a prospect of them. However, this may 
 be said, that in all probability, if they meet with the success and encouragem' 
 that those already concern'd have had (which, and much more, they have 
 reason to expect) then the next Parliam', seeing the management of Charity 
 and the care of some of the poor in so good hands, will highly approve and 
 confirm the King's Charter, and withall enlarge their powers and priviledges, 
 so that by degrees y e employm' and maintenance of these and other poor Chil- 
 dren may be undertaken ; and, lastly, the poor of all sorts releived to y' 
 
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 publick satisfaction, and the unspeakable Blessings of God upon this Church 
 and Nation. 
 
 N.B. Since y e establishing a Corporation under the Great Seal of Eng- 
 land for v e Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, and for some other 
 reasons, this design seem's to be wholly laid aside by the Society. 
 
 25 April, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r John Philips, S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrey Mack- 
 worth, Mr. King, Mr. Shute, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, Lord Guilford, Mr. Comyns, the 
 Dean of Chichester, Dr. Evans, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Melmouth, and 
 Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 S r John Philips report's that he has writt to Mr. Hare, according to 
 the desire of the Society. 
 
 Mr. Brewster report's from the Committee appointed to audit the 
 Treasurer and Secretary's accounts that they had made some progress 
 therein, and would perfect the same against the next meeting. 
 
 Order'd that that Committee do meet on Saturday next to finish 
 the said accounts. 
 
 Ordered that the Clerk of the Society do from time to time attend 
 the members of the Society att their severall houses and lodgings, 
 and receive of them their Quarterly Subscriptions, and pay the same 
 immediately into the hands of the Treasurer for the time being. 
 
 Ordered that a List be drawn up of the names of the members of 
 this Society, with the several sums by them subscribed, and the 
 respective places of their abode when in town, and putt into the hands 
 of the said Clerk. 
 
 Mr. Seaman approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Melmouth do desire him to attend. 
 
 Mr. Justice Hook reports that Mr. Salmon, of Mepsat, in Bedford- 
 shire, has with great success prevailed upon the Youth of his Parish 
 to go to School to learn to read and write, and their Catechism in the 
 close of the winter evenings, and on the Servants of the said Parish 
 to come to him once a week for his instruction. 
 
 Ordered that this method be imparted to the Corresponding 
 Members in the next Circular Letter, and that they be advised to 
 pursue the same in their respective parishes. 
 
 Ordered that it be an instruction to the Correspondents, when they 
 wait on their respective Diocesans, to lay before them three or four 
 of the printed Accounts of Societies. 
 
 2 May, 1700. 
 
 Present : S r John Philips, S r Edm d Turner, S r Humfrey Mackworth, 
 
 Dr. Evans, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. King, Mr. Clerk, 
 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Mapletoft, Mr. Shute, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 
 Melmouth. 
 
 Resolv'd that it is the opinion of this Society that a good corre- 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 63 
 
 spondence be encouraged and maintained between this and the 
 Societies for the Reformation of Manners and the Religious Societies. 1 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth report's that the Committee appointed to 
 audit the Treasurer and Secretary's accounts have perused and ap- 
 proved the same, and find that there is due to Mr. Justice Hook four 
 pounds, five shillings, and ten pence upon the ballance, the Secretary's 
 account being included therein, and that the said Committee desire a 
 fortnight's time to putt the said accounts into a better method, which 
 was ordered accordingly. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode propos'd a second time. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Melmouth and Mr. Seaman do enquire about him. 
 Ordered that 500 more of Dr. Bray's Sermons be printed off, 
 amounting in all to 1,000. 
 
 Ordered that a competent number of the said Sermons be sent to 
 the Correspondents, to be by them distributed to such charitable per- 
 sons as they shall think inclin'd to contribute towards the author's 
 good designs. 
 
 Mr. Justice Hook report's from the Agents of Schools that there is 
 sixty pounds in St. Clement's Parish towards a Charity School. 
 
 Order'd that no Letter be sent to any person as from this Society 
 until the said Letter be read and approv'd of by the Society. 
 
 Dr. Mapletoft reports that he had waited on the Bishop of Ely with 
 the printed Account of the Society, who made answer that he heartily 
 thank'd God for it, and would give it all the countenance he could. 
 
 Ordered that the Bishop of Chichester, Lord Guilford, S r John 
 Philips, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Justice Hook, and Mr. Nelson 
 be desired to wait on the Lord Keeper with the printed Account of 
 Societies, and to desire his favour and countenance. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, the Correspondent 
 for the N. Riding in Yorkshire [Abs. of Cor. 82]. 
 
 Ordered that it be consider'd of at next meeting, and, in the 
 meantime, that a draught of an Answer to it be drawn up by the 
 Committee appointed to inspect the Society's Letters. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Curgenven, of Folk, near Sherburn, be the Cor- 
 responding Member for Dorsetshire in the room of Mr. Wright. 
 
 N.B. — Mr. Curgenven writt but once to the Society, and then 
 seemed to decline the correspondence. Vid. May minut. 
 penult. 
 
 ' See reference to these in Preface. 
 
64 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 9 May, 1700. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. King, Mr. Hodges, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, and S r Humfrey Mackworth. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfelde do desire him to attend. 
 
 Mr. Lisle's Letter read, and the answer to it drawn up by the Com- 
 mittee, and approv'd of by the Society. 1 
 
 Mr. Frank's Letter read and 
 
 Ordered that a draught of an answer be made by the Committee 
 appointed to inspect the letters against next meeting. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Blackwell, of Brampton, be the Corresponding 
 Member for Northamptonshire, in the room of Mr. King. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Cryer, Commissary to the Bishop of London 
 
 1 A Letter from the Honble. Society to the Revd. Mr. Lisi.e, 
 
 OF GlSBOROUGH. 
 
 Your Letter to the Author of the Occasionall Letter has been communicated 
 to the Society, who heartily condole with you the difficulty you meet with in 
 finding good people to joyn with you in your good designs, but they hope you 
 will not slacken your zeal, or be discouraged at your present ill prospect of 
 success. 
 
 You shall not fail to receive any assistance or advice that the Society are 
 able to give ; they are very desirous to think it the most proper method you 
 can take to apply yourself to your Diocesan, and if he will heartily counte- 
 nance y c design (w ch they do not question) you cannot think of a more proper 
 method to prevent the opposition you fear than by following y c directions of 
 your Bishop, who wants not power to reform y e obstinate, or argument to win 
 those that are well inclined ; if you cannot get any to joyn hand with you, a 
 few well-dispos'd persons might attempt to compass what good they are able. 
 I could give you instances of very good designs begun by very few persons, 
 and carried on with very great success. You will do well, before your appli- 
 cation to your good Arch Bishop, to remark what Laws or Canons are 
 unobserved by the enemies of your good intentions, and to lay the account of 
 such particular neglects before that worthy Prelate ; we need not desire a 
 better beginning towards a Reformation than a due execution of y e Laws and 
 Canons now in force, and you are earnestly desired to make them the Rule and 
 measure of your actions, and then the enemies of Religion will have no just 
 blame to lay to your charge, or the charge of those who embark in the great 
 work of Religion, in the midst of so perverse a generation. 
 
 The Society are very willing that you should show the Bishop both their 
 Circular Letters, and one of their Members will write to his Crace upon this 
 occasion. By order of the Society. 
 
 Arch Deacon Booth, being our Correspondent for Durham, having met 
 with many the like Difficulties as you complayn of, may be a fit Person for 
 you to advise with upon any Emergency. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 65 
 
 in Barbadoes, be the Correspondent for that island, and that the 
 Circular Letters and other Books and Papers be sent him by the 
 Secretary. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Archdeacon Booth read and order'd to be 
 answer'd as above [Abs. of Cor. 96]. 
 
 Ordered that Mrs. Buckner be recommended to the Agents for 
 Schools as a Schoolmistress as soon as any Subscriptions for Girls be 
 made in the Parish of St. Martin's. 
 
 A Letter from Curgenven, the Correspondent for Dorsetshire, read, 
 accepting the Correspondence [Abs. of Cor. 99]. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Ellison, the Correspondent for Newcastle, read 
 and committed as above [Ibid. 74]. 
 
 16 May, 1700. 
 
 Present : S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Evans, 
 Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Bishop 
 of Chichester, Mr. Shute, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. 
 Bromfield, and Dr. Slare. 
 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth reports that the Bishop of Salisbury 
 acquainted him that he has given tenn pounds per annum to this 
 Society. 
 
 The Bishop of Salisbury propos'd the first time. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Guilford be desired to acquaint the Lord 
 Say and Seale with the nature of this Society, and to invite him to 
 be a member of it. 
 
 Mr. Frank's, Mr. Archdeacon Booth's, and Mr. Ellison's Letters 
 read, and the Answers to them, with some amendments, agreed to by 
 the Society. 1 
 
 1 A Letter from the Honble. Society to the Rev. A. Deacon 
 
 Booth. 
 
 Your kind Letter from Easington of the third Instant has been communi- 
 cated to the Society, and receivd with great sense of their obligation to such 
 a worthy Correspondent. They pray that your publick spirit and your zeal 
 for the honour and interest of Religion may be others' Example and your own 
 Reward. The Order of the Justices of Peace for your Bishoprick is a very 
 laudable act, and all good Xtians and good Subjects will have reason to bless 
 you for being so much the Author and encourager of it. 
 
 Your promoting such good work in a double capacity of a Divine and a 
 Justice of Peace will soon take away the popular prejudice that our Clergy 
 should not be entrusted with any Civil Power, but keep only to their Church 
 and Profession. 
 
 Your beginning a Monthly Sacrament at Durham will be a proper and 
 effectual means to promote piety in that place. And the resolution for 
 Weekly Sermons in a neighbouring Church is a true office of Charity and 
 zeal. The Instructions you have given to the Clergy under your Jurisdiction 
 
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66 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.CK. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Harding, of Newcastle-under-Line, in Stafford- 
 shire, accepting the Correspondence [Abs. Cor. 102 & 111]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Cranston, of Rygate, in Surrey, to the same 
 purpose [lb. 98]. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary make an extract of the severall Minutes 
 of the Journal that relate to the Correspondents, in order to draw up 
 another Circular Letter. 
 
 Order'd that such of Dr. Bray's Discourses on the Baptismal 
 Covenant as are unbound or imperfect be immediately bound and 
 compleated, and that Mr. Shute do take care of it. 
 
 Adjourned to the 30 th May. 
 
 30 May, 1700. 
 
 Present; S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Hook, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Chamberlayne, Lord 
 Guilford, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Brewster, the Dean 
 of Chichester, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Clark. 
 
 The Bishop of Salisbury propos'd a second time. 
 
 are very laudable and proper, and we pray God to prosper the good intentions 
 of them. Some application, as you advise, has been made to the Lord War- 
 rington, and shall be made again, to both those Honourable Persons you 
 recommended, and we do not question but a little more experience of our 
 Religious Designs and our inoffensive Carriage will invite more Persons of 
 Birth and Quality to associate with those who desire to be distinguish'd by no 
 better titles than those of serving God and doing Good. 
 
 Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, is one of our Correspondents, if you will upon 
 occasion countenance his Endeavours, and lend him your advice and assist- 
 ance, it will oblige us much, and will promote the common Cause, the propa- 
 gation of Christian Knowledge, for which we beg your Prayers. 
 
 By Order of the Society. 
 
 Signd by the Secretary. 
 Dated London, 
 
 18 May, 1700. 
 
 A Letter from the Honble. Society to the Rev. Mr. Frank, 
 of Cranfeild. 
 
 Yours of the 29th Apr. has been communicated to y e Society, who are 
 always sensible of your zeal and good endeavours to promote the honour and 
 service of religion. They do very much approve of your good design of sup- 
 pressing obscene songs, and will be very hearty in using their interest to 
 procure an Act for that purpose, and are desirous that the Reverend Mr. 
 Wotton would lay before them his thoughts and observations for redress of so 
 great a scandall. 
 
 By order of the Society, 
 
 Signd by the Secretary. 
 Dated London, 
 18 May, 1700. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 67 
 
 Ordered that S r Edmund Turner and Mr. Justice Hook do enquire 
 concerning him. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. John Adamson, of Burton, in Lincolnshire, be a 
 second Correspondent for Lincolnshire. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that in St. James's Parish there is thirty 
 pounds subscrib'd to Schools, and there will be one hundred Girls 
 taught in that Parish. 
 
 Also that two of the Trustees for the Charity School in St. Ann's 
 being dead, Mr. Secretary Vernon's son is chose in their room. 
 
 The Secretary reported the severall heads for another Circular 
 Letter to the Correspondents. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for Letters do draw up a Letter upon 
 the said heads against next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that the said Committee do draw up a Letter to S r Richard 
 Bulkeley against y e next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Mrs. Bray twelve pounds, tenn 
 shillings out of the Subscriptions to Plantations. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Horton, of Lancashire, accepting the Corre- 
 spondence [Abs. Cor. 107]. 
 
 6 June, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r George 
 Wheeler, Dr. Evans, Dr. Mapletoft, Dr. Hare, Mr. Wilson, Mr. 
 Melmouth, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Clark, Mr. 
 Shute, & Mr. Justice Hook. 
 
 Lord Bishop of Salisbury approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that S r Edmund Turner and S r Humfrey Mackworth do 
 desire him to attend. 
 
 Ordered that Sir Richard Bulkeley be the Lay Correspondent for 
 Dublin, in Ireland. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. John Young be the Lay Correspondent for 
 Plymouth. 
 
 The Abstracts of the Letters from the Correspondents read, to 
 number 106 inclusive. 
 
 A Draught of a third Circular Letter to the Correspondents read, 
 &, with some amendments, approv'd of, and ordered to be sent 
 away immediately. 1 
 
 1 The Third Circular Letter to the Clergy Correspondents. 
 
 The Society having taken into consideration by what ways and means they 
 may most effectually promote the good designs they are engaged in, are 
 unanimously of opinion that the most proper method of making their endea- 
 vours successfull will be that their Correspondents make humble application to 
 the respective Bishops of this Kingdom that they be pleased to countenance 
 their undertaking, and to give all due encouragem' to the several Societies erected 
 and framing within their Diocesses, for which end 'twill be very proper for you 
 to lay before your Diocesan the printed account of the several Societies which 
 
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68 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K 
 
 Ordered that Tenn of Dr. Bray's Sermons be sent to each of the 
 
 Clergy Correspondents. 
 
 10 June, 1700. 
 
 Present : S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Shute, Mr. Justice Hook, 
 Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells propos'd the first time by Mr. 
 Shute. 
 
 have been sent you by Mr. Chamberlayne, their Secretary. You may also 
 communicate to his Lordship the several letters and instructions that have 
 been sent you by the Society. 
 
 'Twill be farther advisable for you to get your Society composed both of 
 Clergy and Laity, which will create a good understanding between the 
 Ministers and their neighbouring Gentry, and thereby both will be helpfull to 
 each other in promoting the great work of religion, and for this end the So- 
 ciety do also desire you will recommend to them a fit person among the Laity to 
 whom they may also address themselves for his Assistance in carrying on this 
 good Design. 
 
 The Society have read an account of a method lately used with good success 
 by a Minister of a Parish in Bedfordshire, not unworthy to be transmitted to 
 you. He has prevailed with those people who could not spare their Children 
 and Servants from work in the short days of winter to send them to School in 
 the evenings, whereby they learn to read and write, and to say their Catechism 
 without loss of time in their necessary and worldly employments. The same 
 worthy person does permit the Servants of his Parish to have access to bis 
 house one evening in the week, whereby they have been well instructed in the 
 principles of Religion, and have been prevail'd on to give an account of their 
 knowledge publickly in the Church. And this is a method w ch possibly might 
 be very conveniently put in practice in some places in your County, and 
 especially in the smaller Parishes. 
 
 You will receive some Sermons of the Reverend Dr. Bray's, which you 
 are desired to distribute as you shall see most convenient for the promoting 
 of Religion ; the design and proposals therein mentiond are of such ex- 
 ceeding great use and benefit that the Society could not forbear transmitting 
 the same to you ; and as they have encouraged it according to the several 
 capacity of their Members, so they thought it would not be amiss to exhort 
 you to the same endeavours ; indeed, it is a melancholy thing to consider how 
 great a part of the world does remain in gross darkness and ignorance ; but 
 it would be a shame to our Nation if those plantations and collonies which 
 are under its jurisdiction should remain unprovided of proper means of instruc- 
 tion, without which they will neither understand the Principles nor Practices 
 of our Holy Religion. 
 
 By Order of the Society. 
 
 Signd by the Secretary.. 
 Dated London, 
 
 SJune, 1700. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.CK. 69 
 
 12 June, 1700. < 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Melmouth, 
 and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells propos'd a second time. 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute & Mr. Chamberlayne doe enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 13 June, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackvvorth, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson 
 S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Davies, a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Bromfield, and Mr. Comyns. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells approv'd of. 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do desire him to attend. 
 The Secretary reported the imperfect Minutes. 
 Ordered that Mr. Brewster be desired to give an account of what 
 has been farther done about Mr. Stephen's Benefaction. 
 This Benefaction came to nothing. 
 
 20 June, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Clarke, Dr. 
 Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. 
 Kennett, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Comyns. 
 
 Mr. Kennett acquainted the Society that Mr. Griffith had accepted 
 of the Correspondence for Barkshire. 
 
 The Agents for Schools reported that there is a School sett up in 
 St. Peter's Poors for the teaching twenty Boys gratis. 
 
 Also that some of the Schoolmasters had extorted money from 
 some of the Children. 
 
 Resolved that no Schoolmaster be allowed to receive any sort of 
 Present or Gratuity from the Children upon pain of forfeiting his 
 office. 
 
 Also that there is thirty pounds more subscribed to Charity 
 Schools in Aldgate. 
 
 Resolved that one of Dr. Bray's Books, intituled a Discourse upon 
 the Baptismal Covenant, be given to each of the Religious Societies 
 to the number of 36. 
 
 Mr. Nelson reported that the Lord Weymouth had given twenty 
 pounds to be dispos'd of as the Society shall think fitt. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Nelson return his Lordship the thanks of this 
 Society. 
 
70 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Lloyd be the Lay Correspondent for Car- 
 marthenshire. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for inspecting the Society's Letters do 
 peruse them from time to time, and draw up particular answers to 
 them, and communicate the same to the Society. 
 
 27 Jnne, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, S r Hum. Mackworth, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Frank, a Correspondent, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells, 
 the Dean of Chichester, and Dr. Evans. 
 
 Mr. Brewster reported that Mr. Blackwell has accepted the Corre- 
 spondence for Northamptonshire. 
 
 A draught of a Letter to Sir Richard Bulkeley read and recommitted 
 to Dr. Evans, Mr. Frank, and Mr. Brewster. (Upon y e news of Sir 
 Richard's speedy coming over, the Letter was dropt.) 
 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth reported from the Committee that waited 
 on the Lord Keeper that they had presented his Lordship with the 
 printed account of Societies, and desired his Lordship's countenance 
 to this Society, and that his Lordship answered he would shew it all 
 the favour and countenance he could, and that the Ld. Bp. of Bath & 
 Wells at the same time did recommend the same. 
 
 A motion being made for addressing to S r Thos. Cook, in relation 
 to the disposall of his great Charity, 
 
 Ordered that the matter be referred to the abovesaid Committee, 
 and that Mr. Bulstrode and Mr. Comyns be added to the same. 
 
 Mr. Nicholas Pitt propos'd the first time by Dr. Evans. 
 
 Mr. Little, the Lord Keeper's Chaplain, propos'd the first time by 
 Mr. Shute. 
 
 Resolv'd that Professor Frank, of Hall, in Germany, be a Corre- 
 sponding Member of this Society. 
 
 Resolv'd that a Committee be appointed to inspect the Proceedings 
 of the Religious Societys. 
 
 Resolv'd that the Dean of Chichester, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Dr. 
 Evans, & Mr. Frank be that Committee. 
 
 4 July, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Selyard be the Lay Correspondent for Surrey. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Price, of Wrexham, read relating to his Curate, 
 Mr. Evans, that is going to Pensylvania [Abs. Cor. 127]. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do deliver to the said Mr. Evans 200 of 
 the Welsh Pastorals at the charges of this Society. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K; 7 1 
 
 Mr. Little propos'd a second time. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Evans and Mr. Shute do enquire concerning him. 
 
 Mr. Reynolds proposed the first time by Mr. Shute. 
 
 11 July, 1700. 
 
 Present : The Dean of Chichester, Dr. Evans, Mr. Justice Hook, Mr. 
 Frank, a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Harvey, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. 
 Bromfield. 
 
 Ordered that S r Humfrey Mackworth, Dr. Evans, Mr. Frank, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Comyns, and Mr. Melmouth, or any three 
 of them, do audit the accounts of the Treasurer and the Secretary, on 
 Saturday next, about six in the evening, and report the same to the 
 Society. 
 
 A Letter from S r Bichard Bulkeley read, wherein he desire's the 
 advice of the Society about the settlement of twenty pounds per 
 annum for ever for the Propagating Christian Knowledge in the West 
 Indies. 
 
 Mr. Pitt propos'd a second time. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfield and Mr. Seaman do enquire about him. 
 
 S r Edmund Turner propos'd Mr. Samuell Harris, Chaplain to the 
 Bishop of Lincoln, the first time. 
 
 Mr. Little approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do desire him to attend. 
 
 The Dean of Chichester reported from the Committee appointed 
 to inspect the Proceedings of the Religious Societies, that the said 
 Religious Societies did, by four of their members, desire the advice 
 of this Society whether the engaging in the design of reformation of 
 manners should be recommended in general to all the members of 
 the said Societies, or only to some select persons amongst them. 
 
 Resolved that it is the opinion of this Society that it should be 
 recommended to all the members of the Religious Societies to be 
 assisting in giving information of any notorious immorality, since 
 such information will be managed by the discretion of the fillers up 
 of the warrants of the committee of twelve, and of the Superior 
 Society for Reformation of manners. 
 
 Ordered that a copy of this Resolution be delivered to the Stewards 
 of the said Societies. 
 
 The Dean reported likewise that the Committee did recommend to 
 the said Societies that they would apply themselves to the severall 
 Ministers of the parishes in which they meet for their countenance 
 & direction. 
 
 Resolv'd that this Society do approve of their advice of the Com- 
 mittee, and that they will be assistant to the Religious Societies in 
 their application. 
 
72 JOURNAL OF THL S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Wilson, Rector of Morley, be a second Corre- 
 spondent for Derbyshire. 
 
 Dr. Evans reported that the Bishop of Worcester had recommended 
 Dr. Jephcott, Minister of Evesham, for a Correspondent with this 
 Society, in the room of Dr. Hopkins deceased, for the county of 
 Worcester. 
 
 Resolved that Dr. Jephcott be the Correspondent for Worcester- 
 shire. 
 
 18 July, 1700. 
 
 Present: Mr. Frank, a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Mr. Little, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hodges, Mr. 
 Seaman, & Mr. Bulstrode. 
 
 The Society having taken into consideration Mr. Evans's Design 
 for Philadelphia, 1 
 
 Order'd that a summ not exceeding six pounds (including the 
 charge of the 200 Pastorall Letters already allow'd of) be layd out in 
 Books for his use. 
 
 Ordered that a Committee be appointed to consider of proper 
 Books on this occasion. 
 
 Order'd that Dr. Evans, Mr. Frank, and Mr. Hodges, or any two of 
 them, be that Committee, and they to meet at Child's Coffee-house 2 
 on Saturday next, at eight in the morning. 
 
 Mr. Reynolds propos'd a second time. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Frank and Mr. Little do enquire concerning him. 
 
 Mr. Pitt approv'd of. 
 
 Order'd that Dr. Evans do desire him to attend. 
 
 Mr. Keith attended the Society, and gave them the Property of a 
 Sheet of Paper, lately published by him, and entituled a Serious Call 
 to the Quakers. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter for enlarging the number of the Corre- 
 spondents was offer'd by Mr. Frank, and read and approv'd of. 3 
 
 1 The only Protestant minister at this time in Pennsylvania was stationed 
 at Philadelphia. Vide Bray's Memorial. 
 
 * Child's Coffee House. " Sir Hans Sloane, Dr. Edmund Holley, and 
 myself were once together at Child's Coffee-house in St. Paul's Church Yard." 
 — IVhiston. 
 
 3 The Fourth Circular Letter from the Honble. Society 
 to their Correspondents, in order to enlarge the Corre- 
 spondence. 
 The Society for propagating Christian Knowledge, as they do with much 
 pleasure reflect on your cheerful! concurrence with their Designs, so they are 
 not insensible what rubs and delays a work of that kind must needs meet 
 w th all, when it is managed only by a few hands. Wherefore, having receivd 
 a good Character of the Revd. A B and C D, as men pious and zealous for the 
 honour of God and the interest of the Establish'd Church, they do desire you 
 to acquaint them with the Nature and Design of their Union, and that they 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 73 
 
 Ordered that the said Letter be sent to the severall Correspondents 
 as occasion shall ofiferr. 
 
 Mr. Nelson reported that, according to order, he had, in the name 
 of the Society, written a Letter of Thanks to the Lord Weymouth for 
 his late gift of twenty pounds, to which Letter his Lordship returned 
 him this answer : — 
 
 Copy of a Letter from the L d Weymouth to Mr. Nelson, a 
 
 Member of the Society. 
 S r , — As I am sensible I do not deserve, so I am sure I did not expect 
 thanks for the mite I threw into the Corban. May the endeavours of those 
 worthy persons who employ themselves in doing good to the Soules of men 
 be rewarded by the visible amendment of this sinfull Nation. I beseech you 
 return my thanks to them, and if upon occasion any money is wanting to 
 carry on their generous designs, upon notice from you, I shall be a ready 
 Contributor, and be obliged to you for the opportunity. 
 
 I am glad Dr. Bray is arrived safe at his station, and hope the Bishops will 
 make him one of their number, that he may have some power over y e Clergy 
 of that new World. I am, with great truth, 
 
 S r , 
 Your most affec atc , humble Servant, 
 Weymouth. 
 Dated Long Leat, 
 (tjutyi 1700. 
 
 25 July, 1700. 
 
 Present: Mr. Littel, Mr. Shute, Mr. Frank, a Correspondent, Dr. 
 Harvey, Mr. Clark, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, S r Edmund 
 Turner, Dr. Evans, Mr. Melmouth, and Dr. Bray. 
 
 Mr. Harris and Mr. Reynolds approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do desire them to attend. 
 
 Dr. Bray gave in a Memoriall to the Society containing the reasons 
 of his return to England, which were read and approv'd of. 1 
 
 Ordered that the thanks of this Society be returned to Dr. Bray for 
 his extraordinary care and pains in his late expedition. 
 
 Ordered that the said Memoriall be printed and communicated to 
 the Corresponding Members. 
 
 Order'd that a Committee do prepare the said Memorial for the 
 Press. 
 
 would be glad to enter into a Correspondence with them, and are ready to 
 assist them as occasion shall be offered. So soon as I receive an account of 
 their ready compliance with this overture, either from you or them, I shall 
 take care to trasmit to their hands the several papers of the Society, in the 
 meantime remaining, &c. 
 
 By Order of the Society. 
 
 Signed by the Secretary. 
 Dated London. 
 fuly, 1700. 
 
 1 This refers to Dr. Bray's return from the West Indies, 
 
74 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Shute, Mr. Littel, and Mr. Brewster be the said 
 Committee, and that they meet on Friday at 12, at Nixon's Coffee- 
 house. 
 
 Mr. Frank reported from the Committee appointed to consider 
 of proper Books to be sent with Mr. Evans to Philadelphia, that they 
 had considered of the same, and had agreed upon a list of books, 
 which was read, and referred to the examination of Dr. Bray. 
 
 A Letter read from Dr. Jephcott accepting the correspondence for 
 Worcestershire [Abs. Cor. 139]. 
 
 Ordered that Col. Dudley be the Lay Correspondent for the Isle of 
 Wight. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Dorrington be a second Correspondent for Kent. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. John Davies, of Bodlewythan, be the Corre- 
 spondent for Flintshire. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Whettam, of Northockingdon, be the Correspondent 
 for Essex. 
 
 Mr. Bridges acquainted the Society that he had advice from Dr. 
 Manningham that a School is begunn at Windsor. 
 
 Ordered that three thousand of Mr. Keith's Broadsheets be printed 
 at the charge of the Society. 
 
 Order'd that the Books and Papers printed at the charges of the 
 Society be lodged at Mr. Brewster's Chambers. 
 
 Order'd that two thousand of the Papers called the Account of 
 Societies, with some amendments, be reprinted at the expence of the 
 Society. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Shute take care of the printing them. 
 
 1 August, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Kennett. 
 
 Mr. Skeat, one of the Agents for Schools, reported that there is 
 twenty-five pounds subscrib'd towards raising a School in Algate, but 
 that five or six pounds more is wanting to compleat it, and that there 
 is tenn pounds given by a charitable lady towards a School for Girls. 
 
 Mr. Nelson reported that he having writt to the Bishop of York 
 for the encouragement of Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, received for answer 
 that he had already encouraged a Society for Propagating Christian 
 Knowledge in Nottingham by subscribing ten pounds to it, and that 
 he would do the like in Cleveland as soon as Mr. Lisle made applica- 
 tion to him. 1 ^^^ 
 
 1 A Letter from the A. Bishop of York to Mr. Nelson, a 
 Member of the Society. 
 I had the Favour of yours May 10th last, and I always designed to return 
 you an Answer to it as soon as I had talked with Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 75 
 
 Mr. Brewster reported from the Committee appointed to prepare 
 Dr. Bray's Memorial for the Press that they had printed a proof,' which 
 was read and agreed to. 
 
 Ordered that the said Committee prepare a Letter to be sent, 
 together with the said Memoriall, to each of the Clergy Correspon- 
 dents. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Dufray [elsewhere Deffray and D'Effray], of Old 
 Rumney [Romney], be an additional Correspondent for Kent. 
 
 8 August, 1700. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Dorrington, a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Reynolds, & Mr. Nelson. 
 
 A Letter read from Col. Dudley, the Lay Correspondent for the 
 Isle of Wight [Abs. Cor. 144]. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Nelson be desired to apply to his Grace the Arch- 
 Bishop of Canterbury that he would please to bestow a certain 
 number of his Circular Letters to the Society in order to disperse 
 them, or for his leave to print them. 
 
 Mr. Dorrington attended, and signify'd his acceptance of the Cor- 
 respondence. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Keith's broad sheets be sent to each of the Cor- 
 respondents as occasion shall offerr. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Nelson be desired to return the thanks of the 
 Society to his Grace the Arch Bishop of York for encouraging the 
 Societies for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge. 
 
 Mr. Nelson acquainted the Society that the Arch Bishop was well 
 pleased with the reasons of Dr. Bray's return from the West Indies, 
 and said that it will be of the greatest consequence imaginable to the 
 establishment of religion in those parts. 
 
 upon whose account it was writ. But he has not yet either come or sent to 
 me, and that is the reason why you have not hitherto heard from me. 
 
 What steps he has made in Cleveland towards the setting up such a Society 
 there for the promoting Xtian Knowledge as your Paper gives an account of 
 I do not know. But this I do assure you, that what he and the Gentry and 
 the Clergy of Cleveland shall think fit to do in that kind shall be so far from 
 being discouraged by me, that I shall be ready to give them both my Counte- 
 nance and Assistance. I think they have such a Society at Nottingham, for 
 the Encouragement of which I lately subscribed Ten Pounds, and I am ready 
 to do the same for them in Cleveland when there is occasion for it, &c. 
 
 S r , 
 Your affectionate, humble servant, 
 
 20 July, 1700. Jo. Ebor. 
 
76 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 On consideration it was thought fitt to alter Dr. Bray's memorial 
 into the form of a Letter, and to add a Postscript, to be sent to each 
 of the Correspondents. 
 
 Order'd that the said Letter, not exceeding 500 copies, be printed 
 at the charge of the Society. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Bridges, now in Lancashire, desiring some 
 recommendations from the Society into that County. 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do write to the Bishop of Chester to 
 request his Lordship's countenance to him. 
 
 15 August, 1700. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Little, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Mr. Nelson reported that he had apply'd to the Arch Bishop for 
 some copies of his Circular Letter, in order to disperse them amongst 
 the Correspondents with this Society, and that his Grace was pleased 
 to say that he would order his printer to prepare as many as the 
 Society desired. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for Letters do draw up a Letter to S r 
 Richard Bulkeley relating to his intended Charity for Promoting 
 Christian Knowledge in the West Indies. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Thomas be an additional Correspondent for 
 Carmarthenshire. 
 
 Order'd that Col. Nicholson, the Governor of Virginia, be a Corre- 
 spondent for that Province. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for Letters do draw up against next 
 meeting a Letter to Col. Nicholson, 1 in the name of the Society, ac- 
 knowledging his great services in the Propagating Christian Know- 
 ledge in the Plantations. 2 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do look over the abstracts of all the 
 
 1 Col. Francis Nicholson, Governor of Virginia, who is highly praised by 
 Dr. Bray in his Memorial, is accused of having acted from interested motives 
 in his charities to the clergy and his labours on behalf of the Virginia College, 
 by the author of the " History and Present State of Virginia." London: 
 1705. 
 
 3 To the Honourable Coll. Nicholson, Governor of 
 Virginia. 
 
 S r , — The singular character which the Honourable Society for Propagating 
 Christian Knowledge have received of your Excellency, especially on the 
 account of your noble Enterprizes in Foundations for y e same over the whole 
 Continent of North America, makes them ambitious to have you a Member. 
 And if you please to acquaint them wherein they can be serviceable to your 
 great Designs, either in your own Governm' or in those Infant Churches w cU 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 77 
 
 Letters from the Correspondents against next meeting, and make 
 report to the Society which of them require a particular answer 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Burscough, of Totness, recommending the 
 translation of Grotius De Veritate Christianas Religionis into Arabic 
 [Abs. of Cor. 136]. 
 
 Order'd that Dr. Bray do make enquiry whither that Book was 
 ever translated, and whither any part of Mr. Boyle's 1 Charity ha's been 
 that way apply'd. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Tomlison be an additional Correspondent for 
 New Castle. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Reed and Mr. Cary be the additional Corre- 
 spondents for Bristol. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Smith, Vicar of Gainsborough, be the additional 
 Correspondent for Lincolnshire. 
 
 you do so nobly Patronize. You will find them not wanting to answer your 
 Expectations to y e utmost of their Interest and ability. 
 
 The main part of their Design, with relation to America, is to assist Dr. Bray 
 in Raising of Libraries for the Clergy, and in Distributing practicall Books 
 amongst the Laity. The former of these seems to be so particularly wanting, 
 as an Encouragement to be given to Ministers to go into those parts where, as 
 yet, scarcely any other Encouragement can be procured for them, that they 
 fear they shall not be in any capacity to serve the Clergy of Virginia in that 
 respect so soon as they could wish. Nor, indeed, can they do much in the 
 latter in this their Infancy, under the great Charges they are at present, as 
 well at home as abroad. However, as a Testimony of their good will, they 
 have sent by Mr. Andrews a small specimen, to be distributed at the dis- 
 cretion of your Excellency. 
 
 They are very confident it will be very pleasing to so publick a spirited 
 person as yourself to hear of any Progress towards the Amendment of a very 
 bad World. And therefore have sent you the Account of these several 
 Societies with us, and what is done by them in pursuance of that Blessed 
 End. S r , it is high time that the few good people w ch seem to be left should 
 know and mutually support one another in such great difficulties as do ever 
 attend the attempts of destroying Satan's Kingdom more than any other 
 Enterprize. And therefore hope you will readily add yourself for those 
 purposes to the Society. 
 
 I am, 
 
 Hon ble S r , 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 By order of the Society. 
 Dated Petty France, Westminster, 
 3 d October, 1700. 
 
 1 Robert Boyle (founder of " Boyle Lectures"), son of Earl of Cork, born 
 in Ireland, 1627 ; died 1691. "He bore the expense of preparing a Malay 
 translation of the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, and of an Irish ver- 
 sion of the Bible. He contributed largely to the cost of a Welsh Bible, and 
 of a Turkish New Testament, and gave a large sum to the translation of 
 Grotius's 'Dc Veritate ' into Arabic" (" Encycl. Brit.," 9th Ed.). 
 
78 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shergold be the additional Correspondent for the 
 Isle of Wight. 
 
 22 August, 1700. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Hodges, and 
 Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 A Letter read from the Bishop of Chester, recommending Mr. 
 Taylor, of Wiggan, as a Correspondent for Lancashire. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Taylor be the Corresponding Member for that 
 County. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Chandler and Mr. Baker be the Corresponding 
 Members for Litchfield. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Newbury, of Coleshill, be an additional Corre- 
 spondent for Warwickshire. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Neau be the Lay Correspondent for New York. 
 
 Ordered Mr. de Beringhen be the Lay Correspondent for the 
 Hague, in Holland. 
 
 Order'd that the Committee for Letters do draw up two Letters to 
 th' above-named Lay Correspondents. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Deffray, of Old Rumney, accepting the Corre- 
 spondence. 
 
 12 September, 1700. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Bulstrode, 
 Mr. Brewster, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Vaughan, be an additional Lay Correspondent 
 for Carmarthenshire. 
 
 The Secretary reported the abstracts of such of the Correspondents 
 Letters as required particular answers. 
 
 Order'd that an exact account be kept distinctly of all Gifts made 
 to the Society for perpetuity, for life, or for certain terms of years. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do write to the Bishop of Ely to desire 
 his Lordship to recommend to this Society a Correspondent for 
 Cambridgeshire. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Styth & Mr. Atherton, of Liverpool, be the 
 additional Correspondents for Lancashire. 
 
 Ordered that Arch Deacon Entwistle be the Corresponding 
 Member for Chester. 
 
 Mr. Hodges report's that Mr. Charles Torriano ha's given tenn 
 pounds to this Society, whereof five pounds are to be apply'd to the 
 Plantations, and five pounds to Schools and other charitable uses. 
 
 Dr. Bray report's that he had perused and approved of the list of 
 Books that were allow'd by the Society to Mr. Evans, and that the 
 price of the same amounted to twelve pounds eleaven shillings. 
 
 Ordered that the said summe of twelve pounds eleaven shillings 
 be allow'd upon account. 
 
 Ordered that S r Francis Molineux be the Lay Correspondent for 
 Nottinghamshire. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 79 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Knight ' be the Lay Correspondent for Devonshire. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Heslen be the Lay Correspondent for Chichester. 
 
 Ordered that two dozen copies of a Book call'd an Address to those 
 of the Romish Communion, 2 &c, to be sent to Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, 
 to be dispers'd by him amongst the Papists of Lancashire. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Blackwell, of" Northamptonshire, promising 
 a benefaction to the Society, and particularly to Dr. Bray [Abs. of Cor. 
 156]. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for Letters draw up a Letter of Thanks 
 to the said Mr. Blackwell. 
 
 A Letter from the. Bishop of Man [Bp. Wilson], accepting the 
 Correspondence for that island [Abs. of Cor. 161]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, accepting the Correspondence 
 for Lancashire [Ibid. 159]. 
 
 Another from Mr. Bourn and Mr. Leith, accepting the Correspon- 
 dence for Bedford [Ibid. 160]. 
 
 19 September, 1700. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Mr. Kennett, Mr. Brewster, Mr 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Harvey, & Mr. Shute. 
 
 A Letter read from the Bishop of Chester giving an account of 
 severall Societies begunn by his Lordship. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return his Lordship the thanks of the 
 Society. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Chandler and Mr. Baker accepting the 
 Correspondence [Abs. of Cor. 165]. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. De Berringham [de Beringhen of the 
 Hague]. 
 
 Ordered that the said Letter be read again at a full meeting, and 
 that the Secretary do in the mean time acquaint him that the Society 
 return him their thanks, and will consider of the things proposed in 
 his Letter. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hodges return Mr. Torriano the thanks of the 
 Society for his gift of tenn pounds. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary apply to Dr. Willis to procure some 
 copies of the Book call'd An Address to those of the Romish Com- 
 munion, for the use of this Society. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Welshman, of Lapworth, recommending 
 the Lord Digby and Mr. Colmer, of Warwick, for Lay Corre- 
 spondents [Abs. of. Cor. 162]. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Digby and Mr. Colmer be the Lay Corre- 
 spondents for Warwickshire. 
 
 1 For Knight read Mr. Richd. King, of Exeter.— Vid. infra, 19 Sept., 
 minut. penult. 
 
 2 " A Charitable Address to all who are of the Communion of the Church of 
 Rome," by Edward Lord Bishop of Tuam. London : i2mo., 118 pp. 
 
80 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that four thousand copies of a little Book, call'd the Chris- 
 tian's Way to Heaven, 1 be printed at the charges of this Society. 
 
 Ordered that one hundred copies of the Christian Monitor, 2 five 
 hundred of the first part of the Pastorall Letter, and five hundred of 
 the second part of the same, and one thousand of the Christian Way 
 to Heaven be delivered to the Reverend Mr. Andrews, in order to be 
 dispersed amongst the poor of Virginia, 3 according as the Governour 
 shall direct. 
 
 A Letter read from S r George Wheeler, recommending Dr. Morton, 
 the Arch Deacon of Northumberland, for an additional Correspon- 
 dent [Abs. Cor. 163]. 
 
 Ordered that Arch Deacon Morton be the additional Correspondent 
 for Warwickshire.' 4 
 
 Ordered that Mr. John Gibson be the Lay Correspondent for the 
 N. Riding in Yorkshire. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. King be the Lay Correspondent for Exeter. 
 
 Ordered that two pounds, fourteen shillings, and six pence, dis- 
 burs'd by Dr. Bray for the Buriall of a Missionary, be allowd him out 
 of the Fund of this Society. 
 
 26 September, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Mr. Brewster, Dr. 
 Hare, Mr. Chamberlayne, & Mr. Hodges. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Frank read. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter of Thanks to Mr. Blackwell read and 
 approved of. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Arch Deacon Booth, the 6th of 7 b " [Sept.] 
 1700. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hook, Mr. Brewster, and the Secretary prepare 
 an answer to the said Letter, to be laid before the Society at the next 
 meeting. 
 
 The Agents for Schools report that there is forty pounds sub- 
 scribed towards a School in St. Sepulcher's Parish. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray do wait on Mr. Neal, and acquaint him with 
 the proceedings and progress of the affairs of this Society, because of 
 
 1 " The Christian's Way to Heaven ; or What he must do to be Saved. By 
 a Divine of the Church of England." Fifth edition. London : 1726. It is 
 an exposition of Acts xvi. 30, 31. 
 
 2 The "Christian Monitor, containing an Earnest Exhortation to an Holy 
 Life : with some Directions in order thereto " (Anonymous). London : 42nd 
 edition, 1759. 
 
 3 The author of " The History and Present State of Virginia" (London : 
 1705) says of the Virginians : " They live in so happy a climate, and have so 
 fertile a soil, that nobody is poor enough to want food, though they have abun- 
 dance of people that are lazy enough to deserve it." This highly-coloured 
 picture was probably intended to encourage emigration. 
 
 4 For Warwickshire read Northumberland. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 8 1 
 
 his being so considerable a benefactor, and that he cannot attend by 
 reason of his deafness. 
 
 3 October, 1700. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Hook, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, & Dr. Slare. 
 
 The Society having taken notice of some mistakes of their Clerk, 
 
 Resolved that this Society will consider of his qualifications at 
 another Meeting. 
 
 The Draught of a Letter to Col. Nicholson read and approved of, 
 and ordered to be sent him [see p. 76, note]. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that there is twenty pounds per annum sub- 
 scribed to St. Andrew's Parish towards a School for teaching and 
 cloathing forty Girls. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary overlook the minutes, and report at 
 next meeting what has been done in relation to the School in 
 South wark. 
 
 Dr. Slare proposed Dr. Manningham the first time. 
 
 Ordered that a bill of the Agents expences relating to Schools, and 
 amounting to three pounds eighteen shillings be allowed them on 
 account. 
 
 Dr. Slare report's that there are two Schools sett up at Windsor, 
 by the care of Dr. Manningham, who has also procured a Benefaction 
 from the Princess upon the same account. 
 
 A Letter [Abst. 169] read from Mr. Arch Deacon Entwistle ac- 
 cepting the Correspondence. 
 
 Another read from Mr. Smith, of Kimbolton, recommending Mr. 
 Mapletoft for a Correspondent for the town of Huntington, and Dr. 
 Hutchinson for St. Edmund's-bury. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Mapletoft be the Correspondent for Huntington. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Hutchinson be the Correspondent for St. 
 Edmundsbury. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Salmon, of Mepsale, be an additional Corre- 
 spondent for Bedfordshire. 
 
 10 October, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Dr. Evans, Dr. Bray, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Brom- 
 field, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Hook, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, and Mr. Reynolds. 
 
 Ordered that the business of the Clerk be considered att a full 
 meeting. 
 
 Dr. Manningham propos'd the second time. 
 
 Order'd that Dr. Bray and Mr. Brewster do enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
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82 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Barklay be a Correspondent Member for Africa, 
 and the West Indies. 
 
 The Secretary reported all the Minutes in this Journal relating to 
 the School in Southwark. 
 
 Ordered that five pounds be paid to the Agents for Schools for the 
 use of the Schoolmaster in Southwark. 
 
 Resolv'd that this Society will make good the deficiencys of Sub- 
 scriptions in the said Parish till Christmas next, inclusive. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 174] read from Mr. Wynne of Carnarvon. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return him the Thanks of this Society for 
 his Benefaction to the Plantations. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 175] read from Mr. Tomlison accepting the Corre- 
 spondence. 
 
 Another from Mr. Taylor read [Abs. 175], with a copy of a Letter 
 from him to the Roman Catholicks of his County. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return the Thanks of this Society to Mr. 
 Taylor for the pains he ha's taken in that matter. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 180] read from Dr. Hutchinson accepting the 
 Correspondence for St. Edmundsbury. 
 
 Another [Abs. 179] from Mr. Mapletoft accepting the Corre- 
 spondence for Huntingdon. 
 
 17 October, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r John Philips, Dr. Bray, Serj' Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Lord Guilford, and Mr. Shute. 
 
 A Letter being read recommending the ministers of St. Albans to 
 a Correspondence with the Society. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray do prepare a Letter against next meeting to 
 be sent to Arch Deacon Cole. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Heart be the Corresponding Member for Ports- 
 mouth. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Neau read and approv'd of, and 
 ordered to be sent away. 1 
 
 1 To Mr. Elias Neau, Merchant, in New England. 
 
 S r , — The Character we have received of your great Worth, not only from 
 the Publick accounts of your many years' sufferings in France, for your con- 
 stancy to the .Reform'd Religion, but also from your most affectionate and 
 pious Letters, written to one of our own Members, has induced us to nominate 
 and chuse you a Corresponding Member of our Society, being firmly perswaded 
 of your readiness to joyne with us in promoting Christian Knowledge in our 
 Plantations and Collonies in America, especially in that Province where the 
 Providence of God has thought fitt to place you. 
 
 For seeing it hath pleas'd the Divine goodness to preserve and support you 
 after soe extraordinary a manner under the rage and cruelty of the great 
 Persecutor of our holyReligion, so as to enable you not only to be aConfesser, 
 but likewise willing and ready to be a Martyr for y e same ; We cannot but 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 83 
 
 Ordered that the Agent's bill, amounting to twelve shillings and 
 sixpence, for pasting up Mr. Keith's Broadsheets, be allow'd them on 
 account. 
 
 think so signall a deliverance and mercy challenges our particular notice and 
 acknowledgements, as beleiving the same Providence will make you farther 
 Instrumental to promote his Glory and the good of souls, for w ch you seem so 
 excellently well qualified and disposed. And may it please the God of all 
 Mercy to multiply his Grace and favour to you, and to raise up many more 
 such burning, shining lights, which would soon warm and enlighten those 
 cold and darker Corners of his Church in America, where y e Devill hath 
 maintained his usurped Empire without any considerable opposition for so 
 many ages, and where such good Souldiers and Champions as yourself seem 
 chiefly wanting. 
 
 The visible decay of Religion in this Kingdom, together with the monstrous 
 Encrease of Atheisme, Profaness, and Immorality did at first excite the zeal 
 of severall persons of the best character in and about y e Cities of London and 
 Westminster, and since that in divers other parts of the Nation, to associate 
 themselves in order to consult together how to put a stop to so fatal an 
 Inundation, the cause whereof they believe to proceed in great measure from 
 the Barbarous Ignorance observable among the common People, especially of 
 those of the poorer sort, and this to arise from y e want of due care in the 
 Education of our Youth, who, if early instructed in the principles of our holy 
 Religion, could not possibly (with the ordinary assistance of God's good 
 Spirit) degenerate into such vile and unXtian practices as they now gene- 
 rally do. 
 
 To Remedy these Evils, which cry aloud for vengeance, this Society hath 
 agreed to use its utmost Endeavours to incline the hearts of well-disposed 
 Christians to contribute towards the Erecting of Schools, not only in these 
 Cities, but likewise in all y e Counties of this Kingdom, for y e instructing such 
 poor Children in Reading, Writing, and Catechising, whose Parents or 
 Relations are not able to afford them these ordinary means of Education, and 
 as they look upon this to be the most likely method to train up the poorer 
 sort in Sobriety and the Knowledge of Christian Principles, so they assure 
 themselves that the good effects w ch will be wrought thereby will prove a 
 very powerful 1 Inducement to engage others in better circumstances to make 
 so necessary a Provision for their Children. The success of this undertaking, 
 whereby the Education of so many Thousands of poor Children is already 
 taken care for, encourages them to hope that, if the like Industry and Appli- 
 cation were but observed in our Plantations, the Children and Servants of our 
 Merchants and Planters in those parts might be universally better principled 
 and Instructed, and the growing generation make a conscience of fearing God, 
 with not only their Children, but likewise with all their Servants, too many of 
 which at present are designedly kept in profound Ignorance by their unchris- 
 tian Masters and Governours, to the great scandall of the Reformed Religion. 
 Little do such prophane persons think what a dreadfull account they have to 
 give when inquisition shall be made for the blood of those poor creatures' 
 souls at the great day of Retribution. # 
 
 The Progress which this Society has made for Propagating Christian 
 Knowledge in our Plantations appears by the noble Provision of Books for y e 
 Clergy in those parts (whereof the World has had already an Acco' in Print), 
 
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84 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Arch Deacon Booth read and approv'd of 
 and ordered to be sent away. 1 
 
 and that so blessed a Worke may not fail of success they are soliciting further 
 benefactions for supplying from time to time what shall be wanting to accom- 
 plish it, and they do not in y e least doubt of your best Endeavours to procure 
 what Assistance you can from y e Merchants and Planters in yo r neighbour- 
 hood and acquaintance, and to send us the names of such persons as you 
 Apprehend may be willing to Joyne with you and us in so noble and Christian 
 an undertaking. 
 
 Another Branch of our Design is to Endeav r to bring those poor deluded 
 people called Quakers to the true notions of Christianity, and herein it hath 
 pleased Almighty God to give a more than ordinary success to the labours of Mr. 
 Keith and others, not only in England, but even in Pennsylvania itself, where, 
 from a Congregation of 40 or Fifty persons, their Church is already Encreased 
 to about seven or eight hundred, and those chiefly from the Quakers' 
 Converts. 
 
 The particular steps taken for y c effecting a Work so acceptable to Almighty 
 God, and so exceeding beneficial to the souls of men, they will be ready to 
 account for as they find persons enclined to encourage and assist them in 
 these their undertakings. Wee have the King and Laws on our side, many 
 of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, besides a constant accession of New 
 Members from the best of our Clergy and Gentry in the Several Counties of 
 the Kingdom. Wee have the prayers of most good men, the Comforts of a 
 good Conscience here, and the blessed hopes of Glorious Rewards hereafter ; 
 and that which Crowns all the visible blessing of Almighty God upon these our 
 United Endeavours. What hinders us, then, under such happy circumstances, 
 from attacking y c Kingdom of Darkness, and promoting that of our blessed 
 Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ? For further particulars, we refer you to the 
 printed accounts which we herewith send you, desiring your Answer, either 
 in French or English, signifying your Acceptance. 
 I am, 
 S r , 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 
 John Chamberlayne, 
 Secretary of the Society. 
 Dated 18 October, 1700. 
 
 Petty France, Westminster. 
 
 1 To the Revd. Arch Deacon Booth, at Eassington, 
 near Durham. 
 Revd. S r , — You will receive by the Carrier a Memorial representing the 
 present State of Religion on the Continent of North America, written by 
 Dr. Bray, w ch the Society apprehend more proper to be sent to the Clergy of 
 your Jurisdiction than anything in y e form of a Letter, and they hope the 
 perusal thereof will excite their owne Charity and of their Wealthy Parish- 
 ioners. The Papists and Quakers who teach School will be easily supprest 
 by Actions brought against them upon y e Stat. 1 Jac. 1 for 40 11 per diem, which 
 they forfeit by teaching School without Licence of y e Bishop or Ordinary. Those 
 persons who choose to pay I2 d . per Sunday rather than go to Church may be 
 forced to pay 20" per month by Indictment, Information, or Action of Debt ; 
 but the greatest Difficulty seems to arise from the Liberty w ch the Law gives 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 85 
 
 Ordered that the thanks of the Society be returned to Dr. Bray for 
 his Memorial and Act of Visitation. 
 
 Ordered that the Charges of printing the same be allowed him out 
 of the Fund of this Society, and that the Dr. do lay before the Society 
 an account of the said Charges at next meeting. 
 
 An abstract of a Letter from Mr. Hales, at St. Gall in Switzerland 
 read. 
 
 Mr. Hales's Letter appearing to be very considerable, 
 
 Ordered that it be read at next meeting, and that nothing intervene. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. King recommending Mr. Drake for a Corre- 
 spondent for Exeter. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Drake be the Correspondent for Exeter. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Gibson, of Wetburnhim [sic Welburn, Abs. 
 183], in the North Riding, accepting the Lay Correspondence. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 186] read from Mr. Frank. 
 
 Ordered that the Thanks of the Society be returned him by the 
 Secretary for his very great Services to the Designs of the Society. 
 
 to such offenders to conform at any time before Judgm', and thereby to avoid 
 y e forfeiture, for such who refuse to frequent any Place of publick Worship will 
 probably conform to anything rather than incur any considerable forfeiture, in 
 which case the Informer or Prosecutor will have his Labour for his Pains. 
 
 The best way, therefore, of dealing with such persons seems to be in this 
 manner : — 
 
 Let the Justices of Peace require the Church Wardens to give them an 
 account of all such Persons in their respective Parishes who frequent no Place 
 for Divine Worship, and at y e same Time Let others of Zeal and Integrity be 
 imployed to make y e same Enquiry. If the Church Ward" (as usually they 
 do) return Omnia bene, then may the Justices Instance in A B C, and demand 
 their opinion of such persons. By this means the Church Wardens have in 
 some Places been brought to inform ag st all such offenders least their negligence 
 should be punished. 
 
 If any such Persons have been absent for 12 Months, they may, on 
 Certificate from the Ordinary, be bound to the good behaviour till they 
 conform. If for a less time, and the forfeiture of Twelve Pence per Day will 
 not reclaim them, the Informer runs y e Least Hazard in pursuing them by 
 Indictment. 
 
 What relates to the Quakers seems provided for by the Paper w ch you are 
 pleasd to command in your last Letter. 
 
 I am, 
 
 Reverend Sir, 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 
 Jno. Ciiamberlayne. 
 By Order of the Society. 
 Dated Petty France, Westminster 
 19 Oct., 1700. 
 
86 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Deffray read and approv'd of, and 
 ordered to be sent him. 1 
 
 24 October, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, S r John Philips, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Clerk, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Littel, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Foster, a Corresponding 
 Member, & Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Foster, of Deverel, in Wiltshire, be an additional 
 Correspondent for that County, being recommended by Mr. Shute. 
 
 Resolved that this Society will continue to disperse Mr. Keith's 
 Broad-sheets, &c. 
 
 A "Letter read from Mr. Hales, now at St. Gall, in Swisserland. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Scherer, Minister of St. Gall, be the Correspondent 
 for that part of Swisserland. 
 
 Ordered that a Committee draw up a Letter to Mr. Scherer and 
 Mr. Hales [see pp. 89-91, 93]. 
 
 Ordered that the same Committee do consider of a List of Books 
 to be sent into Swisserland to be translated. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Littel, Mr. Melmouth, and 
 Mr. Brewster be the said Com tee , and they to meet at Mr. Brewster's 
 Chambers, on Monday morning next, at eight of the clock. 
 
 Dr. Manningham approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray do desire him to attend. 
 
 S r John Philips proposed S r Wm. Hustler the first time. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Scott, a Correspondent for the Isle o. 
 Wight. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for Letters do prepare an answer to 
 the same against next meeting. 
 
 1 To the Revd. Mr. Deffray, Minister of New Romney, in Kent. 
 
 Rev d S r , — Yours of the 29th of September was read before the Society, and 
 orderd to return you their Thanks for the Zeal you express in their behalf. 
 And as nothing can afford them a more sensible delight and satisfaction then 
 the happy Success of the Religious Endeavours of good men (to cultivate and 
 promote w ch is the very end and design of their union), so they would accept 
 it as an obligation, if you please to give yourself the trouble of transmitting a 
 just Account of the rise and progress of" the Religious Society you mention. 
 They are desirous to receive the various sentiments and contrivances of others, 
 since perhaps they may some time or other prove usefull to them in their 
 deliberations. I shall be ready at all times to receive yo r commands as 
 becomes, 
 
 Rev d S r , 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 By Order of the Society. 
 Dated Petty France, Westminster, 
 19 October, 1700. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 8j 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 192] read from Dr. Hutchinson recommending 
 Mr. Holland for a Lay Correspondent. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Holland 1 be the Lay Correspondent for St. 
 Edmond'sbury, in Suffolk. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 189] read from Mr. Arch Deacon Entwistle. 
 
 Ordered that five hundred Copies of the printed List of Ministers 
 inclos'd in the said Arch Deacon's Letter be printed at the Charges of 
 this Society. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute take care of the same. 
 
 30 October, 1700. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Brewster, Mi. 
 Chamberlayne, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Shute, & Mr. Littel. 
 
 S r William Hustler propos'd a second time. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do enquire about 
 him. 
 
 Dr. Bray propos'd Mr. Ram the first time. 
 
 31 October, 1700. 
 
 Present: Serjeant Hook, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Comyns, Mr 
 Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Evans, Mr. Foster, and Mr. 
 Davies, Correspondents, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Slare, Dr. Willis, Mr. 
 Melmouth, & S r William Hustler. 
 
 S r William Hustler approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray do desire him to attend. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 198] read from Mr. Heart accepting the Correspon- 
 dence for Portsmouth. 
 
 Another [Abs. 194] read from Mr. Drake accepting the Correspon- 
 dence for Exeter. 
 
 Mr. Foster attended, and signified his acceptance of the Correspon- 
 dence for Deverel, in Wiltshire. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee appointed to answer Mr. Hales's Letter, 
 &c, do consider also of Mr. Deberinghen's [de Beringhen's] Letter 
 and Memorial. 
 
 Mr. Ram propos'd a second time. 
 
 Ordered that Serjeant Hook and Mr. Shute do enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Keith be a Corresponding Member. 
 
 Mr. Price, the Correspondent for Denbighshire, recommending (by 
 a Letter to Mr. Davies) Mr. William Young for a Lay Correspondent 
 for that County. 
 
 1 Afterwards S r John Holland. 
 
88 JOURNAL OF HIE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that the said Mr. Young be the Lay Correspondent for 
 Denbighshire. 
 
 A Letter read from Dr. Woodward relating to the English Captives 
 in the Island of Ceylon. 
 
 Ordered that Fifty of the Consolatory Letters to Slaves be delivered 
 to Dr. Evans in order to send them to the said Captives in Ceylon. 
 
 Mr. Bridges reported that there is about twenty pounds subscrib'd 
 toward a School in Clerkenwell. 
 
 Ordered that the Members of this Society do sollicit Subscriptions 
 to the same amongst their Friends of the said Parish. 
 
 Resolved that this Society will allow five pounds for a year com- 
 mencing from Christmas next, towards the support of the School in 
 Southwark, in case there be not sufficient Subscriptions made by 
 other Hands. 
 
 Part of a Letter from Col. Nicholson, the Governour of Virginia, to 
 Dr. Bray, was read, wherein he offerr's his Service to the Society, &c. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray do return him the Thanks of the Society, 
 and acquaint him that the Society ha's already chosen him their Cor- 
 respondent for Virginia. 
 
 7 November, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, Dr. Bray, Dr. Kennett, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Keith, & Mr. Lewis, Corresponding Members, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Hodges, Serjeant Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Littel, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Reynolds, and Mr. Barclay, a Cor- 
 respondent. 
 Mr. Skeat report's that there is twenty pounds subscrib'd towards a 
 School for Girls at Aldgate. 
 
 Ordered that a Committee be appointed to draw up a new Form of 
 Subscriptions to Schools in General. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray, Serjeant Hook, Mr. Commyns, Mr. Mel- 
 mouth, Mr. Brewster be that Committee, and they to meet at Mr. 
 Brewster's Chambers, on Munday next, at four in the Afternoon. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Scott, of the Isle of Wight, read and 
 approv'd of, and ordered to be sent him. 1 
 
 1 To the Revd. Mr. Scott, Rector of Northwood, in ye 
 Isle of Weight. 
 
 Rev d S r , — Yours of the 21 October hath been read before the Society, who 
 well approve your zeal to promote the good works they are engaged in, and 
 they hope you will proceed therein with the same courage and resolution with 
 which you have begun. 
 
 You will not be under any apprehension of singularity or novelty when you 
 shall have considered the Account of the Societies set up of late for the 
 Propagating Christian Knowledge and Reformation of Manners. 
 
 The Right Rev d Bishop of your Diocess, as we are inform'd, has already 
 approve! of these good designs, since they have no other tendency but to 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 59 
 
 Ordered that the Printed Lists of Ministers sent to the Society by 
 Arch Deacon Entwistle be communicated to all the Corresponding 
 Members. 
 
 Ordered that the abovesaid Committee do prepare a Letter to 
 accompany the same Lists. 
 
 Mr. Hodges proposed Mr. Charles Torriano the first time. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Scherer read, and recommitted to the 
 aboves d Com 100 . 1 
 
 advance Religion in such a method as is agreeable to the Laws of the Land 
 and Canons of the Church. As to y c objection you make about the 73 Canon, 
 you will find, upon a strict perusall of it, that it only condemns y e Meetings 
 of those who deprave the Doctrine and discipline of our most Holy Church, 
 and if you please to consult the 4 th Article of the A. Bishop's Circular Letter, 
 you will find that he recomends it to the Clergy of every Neighbourhood to 
 meet frequently to consult for the Religion in generall, which at your leisure 
 you may read at large. "Tis hoped, when you have perused the several bookes 
 and papers which have been sent you, you will be firmly fixed to give your 
 kind assistance to the good workes we endeav r to carry on by means of our 
 Correspondence in most parts of the Kingdom. 
 
 I am, 
 
 Reverend Sir, 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 Dated Petty France, Westminster, 
 9 November, 1700. 
 
 By Order of the Society. 
 
 1 A Letter from the Society to Mr. John Jacob Scherer, 
 and Co-Rector of the School at St. Gall, in Switzerland. 
 
 Rev d S r ,— The Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge having receivd 
 your Character from their good Friend, Mr. Hales, thought themselves bound, 
 in justice to the Cause they have undertaken, to desire your Correspondence. 
 They have unanimously voted you one of their Members, and hope you will 
 confirm their vote by your Approbation. They suppose Mr. Hales has 
 fully informed you of the nature of their Society, the Ends and Designs they 
 propose, and the Measures they take in the prosecution of them ; and as they 
 doubt not but all good men will approve of them, they promise themselves 
 actual assistance from those who are eminent for ability and zeal in the Cause 
 of God and Religion. 
 
 'Tis this, S r , has encouraged them to make this application to yo r goodness, 
 requesting that you would please to joyn with them in their Endeavours to 
 Propagate Xtian Knowledge, and practise, or rather admit them to afford an 
 helping hand to those worthy Labours of yours, and others your worthy 
 Brethren, whereby the Honour of God and the welfare of mankind are so 
 happily promoted in your parts. 
 
 They heartily rejoyce to find soo good an Inclination amongst your Country- 
 men towards our Church, and hope they shall alwaies have a just and gratefull 
 sence of that remarkable Instance of good will and affection towards Her, and 
 our Gracious Sovereign, Her Protectour, by your form of prayer in their 
 behalf. 
 
go JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Mr. Lewis recommended Mr. John Braddock for a Correspondent 
 for Canterbury. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Braddock be the Correspondent for the said City. 
 
 A Letter [Abs.199] read from Mr. Burscough, of Totness, signifying 
 his Intentions of Remitting Tenn pounds towards promoting the De- 
 signs of the Society in the West Indies. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do return him the Thanks of the Society 
 for the said Benefaction. 
 
 A Proposal 1 for propagating Christian Knowledge in Foreign Parts 
 was offered by Mr. Barclay. 
 
 And as they are fully satisfied that y e Purity of our Doctrine, and the decency 
 of our Worship, and the Apostolicalness of their Governm' will approve 
 themselves to all wise and unprejudiced minds, so they will heartily embrace 
 every opportunity of acquainting the World with them. 
 
 And this they think cannot more effectually be done than by communi- 
 cating those solid and judicious Writings of our Learned and Pious Divines, 
 w ch have justly gain'd the esteem of all that have seen them, particularly (as 
 we are informed) in your parts. 
 
 They have, therefore, presented you with a Collection of some very valu- 
 able Books, and desire you would please to accept them as a Testimony of 
 their gratitude for the Honour w ch you have already done our Church and 
 Nation by Translating some of them into foreign Languages, and they doubt 
 not but, upon perusall, you will think it a great service to God and Religion 
 if [MS. presents a blank here] also be taught to speak in those tongues. 
 
 And if you intend to prosecute what Mr. Hales suggests about sending your 
 son to one of our Universitys, the Society will be very glad to forward the 
 design by their Advice and direction. 
 
 They doubt not, S r , but your Example and Authority may prevail with 
 several of your rev d Brethren the Clergy and the well-disposed Laity to joyn 
 with them in carrying on this Glorious Work, and do already rejoyce in the 
 promising hopes of a blessed success. They desire the favour of a Letter by 
 the first opportunity advising them what measures are proper to be taken in 
 order to settle a Correspondence with the Ministers of Bern, Bazil, and 
 Zurick, and to communicate whatever else you shall think serviceable to their 
 design. 
 
 In the mean time, commending you and yo r Labours to the blessing and 
 protection of the Almighty, &c. £. s. d. 
 
 Dr. Bray's Lectures in Folio o 8 o 
 
 Bp. Burnet's Exposition of 39 Articles of y e Church of 
 
 England o 12 o 
 
 Dr. Scot upon the Mediator o 4 6 
 
 Kettlewel's Measures of Xtian Obedience o 5 6 
 
 Ditto upon the Sacram' 036 
 
 The 1st Volume of Bp. Tillotson's Sermons 126 
 
 Mr. Yate's Acco' of Societies of Reformation. 
 
 Signd John Chamberlayne, 
 Dated Petty France, Westminster, Secretary of the Society. 
 
 1 2 November, 1 700. 
 1 This seems to have been the initiation of the scheme which led to the 
 formation of the S.P.G. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 91 
 
 Ordered that the said Proposal be read at next meeting, 
 
 14 November, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r William Hustler, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Mel- 
 mouth, Mr. Neale, Dr. Davies, a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Mr. 
 Barclay, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Keith, Correspondents, Dr. Manning- 
 ham, Mr. Comyns, & Serjt. Hook. 
 
 Dr. Bray acquainting the Society that Mr. Ram make's but a 
 short stay in England, and that his Residence is mostly in Ireland, 
 and that he desire's to be admitted only a Corresponding Member for 
 that Kingdom, 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Ram be a Corresponding Member for Dublin, in 
 Ireland. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Young [Abs. 202], the Corresponding Member 
 for Denbighshire, read. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return him the Thanks of the Society 
 for his zealous engaging in their Designs, and that he send him the 
 Papers and Books of the Society. 
 
 Mr. Bridges reports that there is a School for Girls begunn in St. 
 Andrew's Parish. 
 
 Mr. Shute report's that there is a thousand pounds given towards a 
 Charity School in White Chappel. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Frank [Abs. 206], and committed to Dr. 
 Bray, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Nelson, S r John Philips, Mr. Comyns, 
 Dr. Kennett, Serjeant Hook, Mr. Melmouth, & Mr. Brewster, and 
 they are to meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers on Monday next, at 
 four in the afternoon. 
 
 Mr. Torriano propos'd a second time. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray and Mr. Chamberlayne do enquire con- 
 cerning him. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Scherer and a List of Books to be 
 sent him read and approv'd of, and ordered to be sent [see p. 89]. 
 
 A motion made for changing the day of the Society's meeting. 
 
 Ordered that this motion be considered of at next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Barklay's Proposals be read at the next meeting. 
 
 21 November, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r John Philips, Dr. Kennett, Serjeant Hook, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Shute, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Keith, Correspondents, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Melmouth, Dr. Slare. 
 
 S r John Philips propos'd Mr. Lloyd, son to the Lord Bishop of 
 Worcester, the first time. 
 
 Ordered that John Laugharne, Esq., of St. Bride, in Pembrokeshire, 
 be the Lay Correspondent for that County, being propos'd by S r John 
 Philips. 
 
92 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported from the Committee appointed to consider of a 
 new Form of Subscriptions to Schools that they had made some Pro- 
 gress in that matter, as also Mr. Frank's Letter, and would finish it 
 against next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that the Report of the Committee to whome the Letter 
 relating to the printed Lists of Ministers was committed be made at 
 next meeting. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Braddock accepting the Correspondence 
 for Canterbury. 
 
 Mr. Torriano approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hodges do desire him to attend. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Hales being offer'd to the Society, 
 
 Ordered that the Consideration thereof be referred to the Committee 
 appointed to draw up a Letter to Mr. De Beringhen [see p. 94]. 
 
 Ordered that the Consideration of changing the day of meeting be 
 deferred to this day seven night, and that the Clerk give notice to the 
 absent members of the said order. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 203] from Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, read, desiring that 
 application may be made to the Arch Bishop for a Deputation to the 
 Clergy of that County to act as a Branch of the Corporation of 
 Clergymen's Sons. 1 
 
 Mr. Shute reported that he did accordingly wait upon the Arch 
 Bishop, who made answer that he would consult with the Lord 
 Keeper concerning the legality thereof, and would act accordingly. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do communicate the said Answer of the 
 Arch Bishop to Mr. Taylor. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that the Subscription to a School for Girls in 
 Aldgate is advanced to twenty-five pounds. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that there is twenty pounds subscrib'd towards 
 a School in Clerkenwell. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 207] read from Mr. ArchDeacon Entwistle. 
 
 Ordered that the Consideration of the said Letter be referred to 
 the Committee appointed to draw up a short Letter to the Corre- 
 spondents, &c. 
 
 Ordered that S r John Philips, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Dr. Kennett, 
 Dr. Slare, & Mr. Shute be added to the said Com ,ee . 
 
 Ordered that the said Com tee do meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers 
 on Munday next at three in the afternoone. 
 
 The Journal of Mr. Keith's Travells through severall Counties last 
 Summer was read, and gave great satisfaction to the Society. 
 
 Ordered that the Thanks of the Society be returned Mr. Keith for 
 the pains he has taken in his late Progress. 
 
 1 Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy, founded 1678. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K, 93 
 
 28 November, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r William Hustler, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Torriano, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Reynolds, 
 Mr. Parker, a Lay Correspondent, Dr. Willis, Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd propos'd the second time. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray & Mr. Shute enquire concerning him. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to be sent with the printed Lists of Preachers 
 to all the Correspondents read and approv'd of, and ordered to be 
 sent them. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Hales read and approv'd of, and 
 ordered to be sent him. 1 
 
 1 To Robert Hales, Esq., at St. Gall, in Swisserland. 
 
 Worthy S r , — The Society for Propagating Xtian Knowledge, having reed 
 an account from one of their own Members of your commendable zeal in 
 Promoting the Glory of Almighty God and the good of souls, before you began 
 your Travels and siace your being abroad, as also the Surprizing Relation you 
 have given in your Excellent Letters from St. Gall of the wonderfull suc- 
 cesses attending your Labours in Holland, Germany, and Switzerland, in 
 carrying on such Xtian designs, w ch justly challenges the best acknowledgem ,s 
 of all good Xtians in this and other parts of the Protestant and Reformd 
 Churches, have accordingly orderd me to return you their Hearty Thanks, 
 and at the same time to let you know they have unanimously chosen you a 
 Member of their Body. I am likewise to acquaint you that they have, purely 
 upon yo r recomendation, Elected the Rev d Mr. Scherer, the celebrated 
 Minister of St. Gall, into their number, as appears by y e inclosed Letter, w ch 
 you are desired to deliver into his own hands, and at the same time to assure 
 him of the just esteem they have conceived for a Person of so conspicuous a 
 Character, and that they will readily hold a Correspondence, not only with 
 himself, but likewise with such other Divines or Laymen as you and he shall 
 think fit to recomend to them for Promoting the same good purposes as 
 our and their first Reformers did in Edward the 6 th time, the blessed effects of 
 w ch remains in all parts of the Reformd Churches unto this day. For we are 
 not unsensible that the Protestant Cantons of Switzerland have upon all 
 occasions expressed a very great affection to this Church and Nation, for so y' 
 the Society cannot but think themselves very much wanting to y c true Honour 
 and Interest of both should they decline a Correspondence so advantageous to 
 y e Protestant Religion as is that w ch you so judiciously and affectionately 
 recommend to them. 
 
 I am further to acquaint you that they have considerd of a List of such of 
 our bookes as they think proper to recomend to be translated into the 
 German and other Languages, and, according to your direction, have sent y e 
 same to Mr. Olmeus, who, I doubt not, will forward them by the very first 
 opportunity, the List of w ch Bookes you have hereunto annexed. When they 
 arrive, they only desire they may be put into such hands to be translated as are 
 best able to perform a work of that kind ; for it too often happens that many 
 very Excellent Originals do suffer extreamly for want of due care and judg- 
 ment in y e Translate and Printers. These are only such Books as they think 
 
94 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Ordered that Munday be the day of meeting for this Society from 
 this time forward. 
 
 A Letter read from Dr. Woodward acquainting the Society that 
 there are some hundreds of French Refugees going over into Virginia, 
 and desiring the Society will please to distribute some of the Religious 
 small Tracts in the French Language amongst them. 1 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hodges do prepare a certain number of small 
 Tracts, not exceeding the value of three pounds, in order to be dis- 
 perst amongst the said French Protestants. 
 
 2 December, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, S r William Hustler, Dr. Bray, Mr. Mecken, 
 * Mr. Brewster, Mr. Torriano, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, S' 
 Humfrey Mackworth, S r John Philips, Mr. Lloyd, Serjeant Hook, 
 Mr. Shute. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd approv'd of. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray desire his Attendance. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. De Beringhen read and approv'd of, 
 and ordered to be sent him. 8 
 
 fit to send you at present ; when any others come out proper to be sent you, 
 they shall be transmitted to you according to such directions as the Society 
 shall from time to time receive from yourself during your stay in those Parts, 
 or from other of your Pious friends upon your return to your native country, 
 which God will in his good time bring about, when you have accomplishd 
 those Noble Designs which he seems to effect by your hands, and for which 
 you are so excellently well qualifyed and disposed. May y e God of all mercy 
 increase and multiply his Grace upon you, and raise up more such burning 
 shining lights in all Parts of the Xtian Church for his greater Glory. These 
 are the constant Prayers of all the Members of this Society, and particu- 
 larly of, 
 
 S r , 
 Yo r most humble Servant, 
 
 John Chamberlayne, 
 Secretary of the Society. 
 Dated Petty France, Westminster, 
 
 3 December, 1700. 
 1 In the year 1699, about 300 French religious refugees fled to a village in 
 Virginia called Monacan, where they were supported for some time by William, 
 who seems to have raised money on their behalf by means of some " Charitable 
 Exhibition." Their numbers afterwards increased to seven or eight hundred. 
 A Mr. Byrd is mentioned as having afforded them much help. 
 
 2 To Mr. Deberinghen, at the Hague, in Holland. 
 
 Hon d . S r , — The Members of our Society being now come to Town, they 
 
 being to sit more closely upon Business than during the vacation (wherein 
 
 most Persons of note Retire into y e Countrey) they were able to do. And 
 
 yours to Mr. Hodges of Sept. 17, containing matters of so great moment, you 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 95 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that there was near ,£80 collected at the Door 
 of St. James's Church yesterday for the use of the Charity Schools. 
 
 will pardon them that they have not took it into Consideration but in a full 
 Society. 
 
 The Members command me to let you know that they esteem themselves 
 happy in your Approbation. And as their Design at home is to gain Asso- 
 ciations or Societies of y e Clergy and Laity in such a method as the Laws 01 
 our Land, the Canons of our Church, and a Late Circular Letter of our 
 Metrapolitan do allow, and when they are so united to perswade them to 
 endevour by a joint consent to begett in each other a steady Resolution of 
 performing their Duties in their respective Parishes, and to Invigorate one 
 another in all the methods of doing Good by setting up Schools, Dispersing good 
 Books, &c. , so they apprehend in this they do no more than Revive the 
 Antient Discipline of our Church according to its Primitive Constitution, 
 by w ch it is divided into Bishopricks, subdivided into A. Deaconries, and these 
 again into Smaller Districts called Rural Deaneries, wherein, when the Clergy 
 shall be brought to meet and consent, matt rs of consequence to the Good of 
 Souls and within their proper spheres, and the Inferior Meetings be always 
 accountable to the Superior, and these to their Diocesans. Then, I presume, 
 you will think us as happy as other parts of the Reformd Churches as to their 
 Consistorial Method. 
 
 What you say of the Ignorance and Barbarity of y e Irish is certainly too 
 true ; but hitherto all means of Instructing those People have provd so 
 ineffectual, that we have little Reason to hope of Success in any Attempts 
 we can make to give them Xtian Knowledge. The Society can only assure 
 you that no Endeavours shall be wanting on their sides, when their Capacity 
 and Interest shall Increase. And it being found that one occasion of the 
 wretched Ignorance of y l Country is y e want of Clergy to fill up all y e Livings 
 of that Kingdom, and y' that proceeds from y e want of another Colledge to 
 prepare persons for the Ministry, so a Noble Member of our Society is founding 
 of a Colledge there, the Plan of w ch is just receivd here. 
 
 It is a truly great and Glorious Scheme w ch you have Laid of Forming 
 Comittees like ours in London in all the Protestant States throughout Europe 
 in such a manner that these may Correspond with ours here in London, from 
 whence in time uncomon Effects may Ensue, to the Union, Support, or 
 Comforts of Protestants. And as, till it shall please God to Inspire Protestant 
 Princes and States to favour such a design, one would think, as you say, 
 nothing should hinder in such great Extreamities of the Reformation, Private 
 men from Meeting and Corresponding without noise, so the best way to render 
 our superiors respectively sensible of the advantages of such Councils of 
 Religion as you propose will be hasten, as soon as possible, the Forming of 
 such Comittees, and doing thereby all y e good y l shall be in our Power. 
 And they humbly Recomend it to you to Form such Societies in Holland and 
 Elsewhere. And wherever you shall do it, you may be assured nothing shall 
 be wanting in the Society to Cultivate a Correspondence w th such Persons and 
 in such Places. And they shall be Eager to hear from you of this Matter. The 
 Society have already a Correspondence w th Mr. Frank, and by y e means of Mr. 
 Hales, with Mr. Sherer, Minister of St. Gall, in Switzerland. And, upon the 
 Recomendation of our Learnd Bp. of Worcester with Mr. Turretin, at 
 Geneva, and Mr. Ostervald at Neuf Chattle, and could be glad of such Gentle- 
 
g6 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 A Draught of a Form for Generall Subscription to Charity Schools 
 read, and recommitted to the same Committee. 
 
 Ordered that it be an Instruction to the said Committee that they 
 reduce the said Form into a shorter Compass, and that they incert [sic] 
 an Alternative either for an annual Subscription during pleasure or for 
 one only Payment. 
 
 men as these are Represented to be, to Correspond withall, in all the great 
 Cities, both in the States, the Cantons, and throughout the Empire. 
 
 The Gentlemen are throughly convinced that you are both able, by your 
 great Knowledge of Men, and your Interest in all Parts, to Recommend to 
 y™ proper persons, whose care it shall be, amg st oth r things, to communicate 
 to y m y c present state of our sister Churches of y e Reformacon, and the Machi- 
 nations of their Enemies ag st them and us, for w ch they will be signally obliged 
 by you. 
 
 In truth, there never was greater reason to be nicely inquisitively in those 
 matters than at this Juncture, for if we consider the low ebb to w ch the Pro- 
 testant Interest is now reduced all over Europe, the Laodicean Coldness, 
 together with the Distraction of the Protestant Powers, especially on the other 
 side the Rhine, and the Extream Bigotry and active Zeal of all the Poten- 
 tates of the Romis h Faction, however divided in their Secular Interests; and if 
 we add to all this a new Juncture of Interests just now appearing in the 
 world, and so very surprizing, all these Considerations put together Raise 
 the Greatest Concern in the minds of all serious and thinking Persons amongst 
 us. And would you please to Communicate to us your own Reflections upon 
 this subject, it would give us the greatest satisfaction. 
 
 It is a Comfortable peice of news w ch you communicate, that there is great 
 Disposition in the People in Flanders to shake off their Abominable Super- 
 stitions, and the dispersing of proper Books amongst them with all possible 
 Application, now they are in such a happy Disposition, ought to be done. 
 Our Society is now upon the like methods here, upon the occasion of a late 
 Act of Parliam' to Cure the Nation of the Evil of Popery, to second the 
 Designs of w ch we send to the Papists in several parts of this Kingdom a book 
 of which we will send you a Translation as soon as we can get it ready. 
 
 Your Advice concerning the Composing and Dispersing small Pacifick 
 Discourses is what we think very proper for uniting of Differences among 
 Protestants, and we pray God give a happy success to those who shall apply 
 themselves that way, towards w eh we shall contribute our best Endeavours. 
 And truly we have sufficient Reason to desire it this Critical Juncture, when 
 the whole Protestant Cause seems to be attacqu'd by the Common Enemy. 
 
 The Society think they cannot conclude this more to your satisfaction than 
 by acquainting you that they have formed their Correspondencys in most of 
 the Counties of this Kingdom, and have already found the happy effects by 
 the Growth of Xtian Knowledge and y c Discouragem' of Vice and Imorality 
 in most places, so that there is a greater spirit of zeal and better face of Religion 
 already visible throughout the Nation. 
 
 I am, Hon d S r , 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 Secretary of the Society. 
 Dated Petty France, 
 
 Westminster, 3 December, 1700. 
 
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 9 Decsmber, 1700. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackworth, Dr. Kennett, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shutc, 
 Col. Colchester, Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Lloyd, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Keith, a Correspondent, Lord Guilford, 
 Mr. Reynolds (Mr. Parker, Mr. Davies, Correspondents), the 
 Dean of Chichester, Mr. Melmouth, Dr. Slare, S r William Hustler, 
 Mr. Barklay, a Correspondent. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 212] read from Mr. Drake, of Exeter, recommending 
 Dr. Osmond for a Lay Correspondent for that City. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Osmond be the Lay Correspondent for Exeter. 
 
 Mr. Brewster reported from the Com' 1 '* appointed to consider ot 
 Mr. Frank's Letter that they had considered of the Qualifications of 
 a Clerk, and had come to severall Resolutions thereupon, w ch he 
 delivered in writing, and \v rl ', being read, were approv'd of with an 
 Amendment. 1 
 
 1 9 Dec. 1700. 
 
 The Report of the Comittee to whom the Business of the 
 Clerk was referd. 
 That, considering the variety of Business (which, according to the Hints 
 which our worthy Member, Mr. Frank, has so Judiciously given us) a 
 Clerk of this Society must undergo, we are of Opinion that he ought to 
 be qualifyed as follow's : — 
 
 I. Upon the whole of Mr. Frank's Letter, it appearing to us that there 
 must be many Letters written to Correspondents of different Apprehensions 
 and different Capacities, to answer the Purposes of the Society, with what 
 Letters are necessary to be written with respect to such persons and Businesses, 
 he must so study the Affairs and Designs of the Society as to Suggest at any 
 time what is proper to be written or done, Pro re nata. 
 
 II. Considering the different matters containd in our Books, and with 
 reference to w ch our Letters must be written, it would very much Conduce to 
 the Ease of the Society and Dispatch of business that the Clerk should be able 
 to Collect under proper heads, in way of Commonplace, the several Minutes 
 and matters containd in our Books. 
 
 III. Considering the multitude of Letters w ch the Society must send to their 
 Correspondents, and how difficult it is, by reason of Distance and the particular 
 affairs of eachMember, to get a Committee together to draw up all such Letters 
 as must be sent, or we shall lose our Correspondents, it will be requisite 
 that y c Clark should be able of himself to prepare Letters to be Laid before 
 the Comittee or Society for their Perusal. 
 
 IV. The designs w ch this Society pursue being highly Religious, and it 
 being Impossible that any Person should write appositely and home to matters 
 that he is not Cordially affected to, it is requisite that he be throughly pious 
 and in Love with the work that he is Employd about. 
 
 V. It being greatly to the Honour of the Society that persons Employd 
 under it should be of good Capacities and Abiliteis, especially it appearing 
 from the Premises that so much is to be Entrusted to a Clerk, it is requisite 
 
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 Ordered that Dr. Kennett and Mr. Chamberlaync do offerr to Mr. 
 Humphrey Wanley, in the name of the Society, the place of Assistant 
 to the Secretary, together with a Sallary of ^40 per annum for the 
 same. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that the Subscriptions to the School in Clerken- 
 well amount to £70. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hunt, Vicar of Gosport, in Hampshire, be an 
 additionall Correspondent for that County. 
 
 Mr. Gardner report's that the Subscriptions in St. Sepulchers Parish 
 amount to £7$, and that they are going to open the School there. 
 
 Mr. Davies, the Correspondent for Flintshire, offer'd a Proposal in 
 writing relating to the Dispersing of Books ag st Popery & amongst 
 the meaner sort of Papists in that County. 
 
 The s d Proposall being read, it is ordered that one Dozen and a half 
 of the Books call'd an Address to those of the Romish Communion be 
 deliver'd at the Charges of the Society to Mr. Davies, in order to be 
 convey'd to the Clergy of Flintshire, and to be by them sent to such 
 persons as they think fitt 
 
 16 December, 1700. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Serjeant Hook, Dr. Bray, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. King, 
 Mr. Clerk, Col. Colchester, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Torriano, Mr. 
 Barklay, a Correspondent, Lord Guilford, Dr. Kennett, Mr. 
 Brewster, Dr. Slare, Mr. Gordon, a Correspondent, Mr. Seaman. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Gordon be the Correspondent for the Navy. 
 
 Mr. Barklay's Proposall relating to the Promoting Christian Know- 
 ledge amongst the Indian & Barbarous, read. 
 
 Ordered that the Thanks of the Society be given to Mr. Barklay for 
 his zeal in that matter. 
 
 Order'd that the said Paper be referred to a Committee. And Dr. 
 Kennett, Dr. Bray, Mr. Lloyd, Serjeant Hook, Mr. Clerk, Col. 
 Colchester, and Mr. Hodges were appointed to be the Committee, 
 and they to meet at Mr. Brewster's at 2 in the Afternoon next 
 Munday. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Ludolf 1 be a Correspondent Member. 
 
 he be a Person of good Learning, and if such an one can be gott, that he be 
 able, upon occasion, to form a Letter in good proper Latin. 
 
 VI. It being of great consequence y l the Measures and Proceedings of this 
 Society should be managed w th due Secrecy, we think it necessary he shouid 
 be a Person of great Prudence and Fidelity. 
 
 VII. Being it Contributes to the Ease and Pleasure of Reading Letters, as 
 well as to the Credit of the Society, that our Letters should be written in a 
 good Hand, it is requisite that he be accordingly Qualifyed in y 1 Respect. 
 
 VIII. That he be a Member of y c Church of England. 
 
 1 H. W. Ludolf, born at Erfurt, 1655. Became secretary to Prince George 
 of Denmark, who married Queen Anne ; died 17 10. Author of the " True and 
 Only Way to Union among Christians." 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 99 
 
 Ordered that his Proposals be read at next meeting. 
 
 Dr. Kennett reported that he had been with Mr. Wanley, and 
 ofter'd him a Sallary of £40 per annum, with the Title of Assistant 
 to the Secretary, and that he thankfully accepted the same. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Wanley attend the next time. 
 
 Ordered that the Clerk be discharged from the Service of the 
 Society at Christmas, and that he be presented with the summe of 
 five pounds as a Free Gift from the Society. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 215] read from Mr. Tod, Minister of St. Thomas in 
 the Vale, in Jamaica. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Tod be the Correspondent for that part of 
 Jamaica. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Stanhope be an additional Correspondent for Kent. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 216J read from Commissary Bennett, of Jamaica, 
 with the Resolutions of the Clergy of that Island, read & committed 
 to the afores d Com tee . 
 
 Ordered that S r Wm. Beeson be the Lay Correspondent for Jamaica. 
 
 Order'd that th' aforesaid Committee prepare a Letter to be sent him. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 218] from Mr. Deffray recommending Mr. Baker, of 
 N. Rumney, to be the Lay Correspondent for Kent. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Baker be the Lay Correspondent for that County. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 219] read from Mr. Drake, of Exeter, acquainting 
 the Society that Dr. Osmond had given £5 tow ds the Plantations. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return him the Thanks of the Society 
 for the s d Benefaction. 
 
 A Letter [Abs. 221] read from Mr. Fenwick, the Correspondent of 
 Leicestershire, promising £2 per annum towards the Designs of the 
 Society. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return him the Thanks of the Society 
 for the s d Benefaction. 
 
 23 December, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. King, 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Clerk, Col. Colchester, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Gordon & Mr. Ludolph, 
 Correspondents, Dr. Kennett, S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r William 
 Hustler, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Bulstrode. 
 Mr. Ludolf attending, his Proposals relating to the Propagating 
 
 Christian Knowledge amongst theOrientall Churches 1 were again read, 
 
 and committed to all the Divines of this Society, and Mr. Ludolf was 
 
 joyned to them. 
 
 Order'd that the said Committee meet here this day seavennight at 
 
 2 of the Clock. 
 
 1 For further efforts to influence the Eastern Churches, see next meeting, 
 and those pf March io and March 17, 1700-01, 
 
 J* 3 
 
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 Ordered that the Report from the s' 1 Com'" be the first Business of 
 next meeting. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that about ,£20 per annum is subscribed in 
 Aldersgatc, that the School in St. Sepulcher's will soon be opened, 
 near ^100 per annum being subscribed, and that near ,£130 is sub- 
 scribed in St. Andrews, Holbourn. 
 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth reported that he was yesterday at the 
 School at Aldgate, govern'd by Mr. Symms, where he saw and heard 
 the Boys excercis'd in Spelling, Reading, Catechising, and Singing, 
 all which they perform'd very laudably and to his great satisfaction. 
 
 Mr. Michell report's that there were two Lecture Sermons preach'd 
 at St. Ann's, \Vestm r , yesterday upon the Subject of Encouraging 
 Charity Schools, in w*' h day was collected the summe of 56 pounds 
 towards the same pious use. 
 
 Ordered that a Committee be appointed to meet on Friday at 3 of 
 the Clock to consider of Mr. Gordon's Proposalls for Christian In- 
 struction of Seamen, and that Dr. Bray, Dr. Kennett, Mr. King, Mr. 
 Serjeant Hook, and Mr. Shule, who are to meet at Mr. Brewster's 
 Chambers, be of the same Committee. 
 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook report's that he ha's received from Mr. Francis 
 Bulkeley of Anglesey the summe of five pounds for promoting Chris- 
 tian Knowledge in the Plantations. 
 
 Ordered that the accompts of the Society be audited on Friday next 
 by the Committee appointed to consider of Mr. Gourdon's Proposalls. 
 
 Order'd that 500 copies of the Book entituled Prayers for Prisoners 
 under the Sentence of Death be printed at the Charges of this Society, 
 and that Mr. Shute be appointed to see it done. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to Mr. Bennett, Commissary of Jamaica, 
 was read, approv'd of, & ordered to be sent. 1 
 
 1 To the Revd. Mr. Bennet, Comissary to the Ld. Bishop of 
 London for the Island of Jamaica. 
 
 Rev d S r , — We have had the satisfaction of yo rs from Port Royal Octob. 12, 
 and we agree to acknowledg that it is a great encouragem' to our Designs 
 to find you so ready to assist and promote them in those parts of the World 
 where Providence has sent you for the Care and the Interest of y c Christian 
 Church. We have reason to approve those three Resolutions w lh you and 
 yo r Clergy have already made and communicated to us. We look upon the 
 first attempt of yours as a foundation highly laid, and we beg God's blessing 
 on your zeal and wisdom to carry on the good work, and bring it nearer to 
 perfection. We have written to your worthy Govemour, to thank him for 
 the Countenance he has already given, and to beg his favour and Protection 
 to all such Persons within his Government as shall join in these good Endea- 
 vours, wherein we propose no other End than the Glory of God and the 
 Interest of Religion. 
 
 As to what relates to Libraries or Books, Dr. Bray will give you the best 
 satisfaction under his own Hand. We are only Present [blank here] to assure 
 you that from time to time we shall be very glad to hear of your Proceedings in 
 such an honourable Cause, and shall not fail to give you the best advises and 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. IOI 
 
 An account of a Religious Society at Lid, near Romney, sept by 
 Mr. Deffray to this Society, was orderd to be read at the next 
 meeting. 
 
 Mr. King report's that there are severall Benefactions given to the 
 Plantations by the persons following, viz. : — ■ 
 
 Col. Arscott, of Devonshire, tenn pounds. 
 
 Col. Quick, of Devonshire, five pounds. 
 
 Mr. Stafford, of Devonshire, three pounds fourteen and six pence. 
 
 Mr. Eckins, merchant, of Exeter, five pounds. 
 
 30 December, 1700. 
 
 Present: Lord Bishop of Chichester, Dr. Bray, Dr. Kennett, Mr. 
 Lloyd, Mr. Shute, Mr. Mecken, Serj' Hook, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Ludolf, a Lay Correspondent, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Willis, 
 Mr. Brewster, S r William Hustler, Mr. Seaman, Dr. Harvey, Mr. 
 Gibson, a Lay Correspondent, Mr. Clark, Mr. Parker, a Lay Cor- 
 respondent, and Lord Guilford. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported from the Committee that they had heard Mr. 
 Ludolf s Proposalls read, 1 upon w ch they order'd 17 Catechisms to be 
 
 Assistance that we are able to offer. And we shall take the same Liberty as 
 occasions serve to send you some account of our Proceedings, and will be 
 as ready to accept any Intimations from you that can suggest any better 
 ways or means how to propagate Xtian Knowledge, and help forward the 
 conversion of Sinners and the salvation of mankind. I am, 
 
 Reverend Sir, 
 Your most humble Servant, 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 Dated Petty France, 
 Westminster, 25 Decemb. 1700. 
 
 By Order of the Society. 
 
 1 Mr. Wilhelm Henry Ludole's Proposals relating to the 
 Instruction of the Greek Christians. 
 
 23 Dccb. 1700. 
 Whosoever hath a hearty concern for the Interest of Christ's Church, 
 whereof it is his happiness to be a living Member, cannot chuse but thank 
 God for inlivening w lh Xtian Zeal those pious Souls w ch have joynd into a 
 Society for promoting of Christian Knowlege. It will render the Church of 
 England more glorious if those y -t are of it do not only promote real Xtianity 
 amongst themselves, but influence even other Churches, by Example and by 
 a helping hand towards answering the glorious ends of the Gospel. 
 
 Those correspondency's w ch are establishing w th good men amongst the 
 rest of Protestants will make them partakers of what favours God shews to 
 his Church here, and incourage their Endeavours to bring their Church 
 likewise to a little more Spiritual Lustre. If we made it our business y' our 
 
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 delivered to him, and they farther referr'd it to him to make such 
 extractions from them as he should judge would be most acceptable 
 
 light might even dart some rays into y c darkness of the Oriental Church, our 
 Charity would have y e larger a sphere, and bespeak the more praise to y' 
 great Author of all good and perfect gifts, who is most serv'd by those who is 
 most instrumentall in y e conveying of his mercys unto others. 
 
 I have therefore thought fitt to lay before the above-mentiond honble. 
 Society y c following Proposals : — 
 
 (I.) As the main business will be to obtain the esteem and love of the 
 Oriental Church, so great care ought to be taken of sending such paterns of 
 Xtian Vertue amongst them as will by their Example and Conduct, full of 
 meekness and prudence, render their Conversation y c more acceptable and y e 
 more powerfull ; but as it is requisite they should know the language of those 
 nafions, so it would be necessary 
 
 (II.) To inure those that are going thither to some skill in the Eastern 
 Languages, and upon this account it would be expedient to have a Seminary, 
 out of w ch those might be chosen w ch his Lordp. the Bishop of London 
 recomends for serving as Chapplains in the Factories w ch y e honble. Levant 
 Company hath in Turkey. In this Seminary they might accustome them- 
 selves to the vulgar Greek, at least, if not also unto Arabick or Turkish. 
 The vulgar Greek will be easy to those that have the book Greek, and pro- 
 nouncing the book Greek as the Grecians do nowadays facilitates the citing 
 a passage out of the New Testament to them ; besides that, it hath been 
 observed to be a Tacita Captatio benevolentia; with them, if one pronounced 
 the book Greek as they do. If such a Seminary cannot be compassed, at least 
 every one that is to go as Chaplain into Turkey ought to instruct himself, 
 before he sets out, in y c ways and methods of being serviceable, not only to y* 
 gentlemen of y L ' Factory, but likewise to the scattering some good seed 
 amongst y e Poor Levantines. 
 
 (III.) But the greatest Service might be done in this point if the Project 
 of a Seminary for Youths of the Oriental Church was closely pursued and 
 rightly managed. For as long as the Form of Worship withholding of certain 
 tenets is generally mistaken for Xtian Religion itself, it must follow, of course, 
 that every particular Church will ingress Heaven w th its treasures to herself, 
 and consequently no man be able to do much good out of his own Church. 
 Now, if some Youths of the Oriental Church were trained up to a funda- 
 mental knowledge and sincere practice of Evangelical truths, they might more 
 easily propagate them amongst their brethren than any of us can do. Which 
 truths, well digested in the Soul, would of themselves discover unto them y c 
 Emptiness of their Divine Worship. 
 
 (IV.) If the abovesaid honble. Society chose a Comittee of about seven 
 persons to make the Oriental Church their particular care, this Comittee 
 might lay out for Correspondence with some eminent, well-disposed men of 
 the Oriental Church, give directions to those y l go as Chaplains, or w th other 
 Xtian resolutions into y e Levant, and study to find out ways for incouraging 
 ingenious Orientalists to come amongst us, and how to send them back rightly 
 instructed for furthering the work of the Lord amongst their Brethren. 
 
 (V.) A small Scriptural Chatechism, where y e Idea of Christianity is laid 
 down only by passages of the Bible dispersed amongst them, might do good to 
 a great many Souls, and would be liable to less exception than books of our 
 Church. The Comon Prayer-book, printed in Arabik at Oxford, and dis- 
 
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 to the Orientall Christians, and likely to enlarge their Christian 
 Knowledge. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Barklay's Proposall be recommitted to the former 
 Committee, and they to meet at Mr. Serjeant Hook's next Munday at 
 12 o'Clock. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported that he had received ,£5, the Gift of Mr. Wynne, 
 of Carnarvon, towards the Plantations. 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary return him the thanks of the Society. 
 
 The Thanks of the Society was returned to Dr. Willis for promoting 
 the Collections for a Charity School by his Sermon preach'd at St. 
 Ann's Westminster. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported from the Committee that they had heard Mr. 
 Gordon's Proposalls read, w ch , in the main, were approved, and that 
 they had referr'd it to the said Mr. Gordon to make some Additions 
 and Emendations, and to answer some Objections, and afterwards to 
 attend the Society with the same. 
 
 Vid. infra, 13 & 20 Ian., vid. 27 ditto, & 3 Febr. 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Gordon's Proposalls be enquired after and com- 
 municated to the Society as soon as possible. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary return the Thanks of the Society to Mr. 
 Bulkeley, Col. Arscott, Col. Quick, Mr. Stafford, and Mr. Eckins, for 
 their late Benefactions. 
 
 Mr. Serj 1 Hook reported from the Committee that they had made 
 some Progress in stating the accounts of the Society, and he moved 
 that he might meet at his House next Saturday at 3 o'clock, in order 
 to finish them, w lh was ordered accordingly. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do consider of a proper 
 method for the Regular Keeping the acc ts of the Society, and that he 
 lay a Specimen thereof, viz 1 , of the moneys received and of the moneys 
 layd out, before the last-mentioned Committee. 
 
 Ordered that the Agents for Schools be desired to bring into the 
 Society with all convenient speed a List containing the number of 
 Charity Schools in and ab' London and Westminster, the places where 
 they are kept, the respective summs subscrib'd for their maintenance, 
 
 tributed in the Levant, did not meet w th so kind a reception there as could be 
 wished, since, for the reasons above mentioned, every particular Church 
 makes a point of conscience and honour of it not to stoop to another. For 
 want of small books to teach y e Boys, the poor Schoolmasters are forced in 
 y e Levant to write down what the boys are to learn to read. So y* printing 
 y' elements of the Christian Religion and dispersing them there with a preface 
 of a word or two, that some Christian Souls here had done this out of Charity 
 to their brethren of the Greek Church might in time produce some good 
 effect. Such a conviction of our Loving them might bespeak their Love 
 towards us, and facilitate our working good upon them, Love being the 
 Smoothest and Surest inlets into other people's minds. God help us all to an 
 experimentall knowledge of that Divine Truth ! 
 
 Qtoc ayaTTij larir, icai 6 fikvuv iv tij aydn?!, tv Oiijj pivu, <al Oi'oq iv avrtfi, 
 i.e., God is Love, and he that abideth in Love, abideth in God, and God in him. 
 
104 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 the names of the Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses, the number of 
 the Boys and Girls taught in each School, how many of each have 
 been cloathed, and how many of each have been put out Apprentices. 
 
 Ordered that it be an Instruction to the Agents of Schools that they 
 make it their endeavour that the Children be brought to Church at 
 least 4 times a year, in order to be publickly examined by their re- 
 spective Ministers, and that the severall Members of the Society be 
 desired to promote the same as occasion serve's. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Deffray's ace' of a Religious Society at Lid, near 
 Rumney, be read at the next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that for the future the Secretary (upon the Receipt of each 
 Letter from any Correspondent of the Society) do make an Abstract 
 from it, and that the Abstract be read to the Society immediately 
 after reading of the Letter it was taken from. 
 
 [See Abstracts of Correspond, at end.] 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Griffith [Abs. Cor. 224], a Correspondent for 
 Barkshire, whereunto was added the Form of Association of some 
 Clergymen of that County was read. 
 
 Ordered that the s' 1 Form of Association be entered at length 
 amongst the Abstracts of Letters. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Frank [Abs. Cor. 225], of Bedfordshire, 
 mentioning that Mr. Ellis, of Genalston, recommended Mr. Will : 
 Parson, Arch Deacon of Nottingham, as a Corespondent. 
 
 A letter read from Mr. Bedford [Abs. Cor. 226], Correspondent for 
 Bristol, recommending S r John Uuddlestone for a Lay Correspondent. 
 
 Ordered that S r John Duddlestone be a Lay Correspondent for 
 Bristol. 
 
 Miinday, January 6, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Shute, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Hodges, S r Richard 
 Bulkeley, a Lay Correspondent, Mr. Mecken, & Dr. Bray. 
 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook reported that there is £23 subscribed towards 
 a School at Twickenham . 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bridges be desired to know thither to discourse 
 Dr. Williams, the Minister of that place, about the setting up the said 
 School. 
 
 Mr. Bridges reported that there was ^15. 16s. gather'd at Trinity 
 Chappell in order to sett up a School for Girls in St. Martin's Parish. 
 
 Mr. Bridges acquainted the Society how heavy the business of 
 Schools has layn upon the Agents, and moved that the Society would 
 find out some way of easing them. 
 
 Ordered that there be an Assistant allow'd them. 
 
 Ordered that the Sallary of the s' 1 Assistant be considerd of at a 
 till meeting. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. De Fray [Ueffray], Minister of New Romncy, con- 
 
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 cerning a Religious Society at Romney, together w ith the Prayers, and 
 Orders of the said Society, was read. 
 
 Ordered that the said Letter, &c, be referred to the consideration 
 of Ur. Woodward. 
 
 The Lord Guilford propos'd Mr. Cotton of New Castle under Line 
 the first time. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Barklay's Proposall be referred to Dr. Kennett, 
 who is desired to amend and fitt it for the Press. Vid infra, 20 Jan. 
 
 Ordered that the Committee for receiving the Acc ts of the Society 
 do meet at Serjeant Hook's to-morrow at 4 o'Clock, and that Mr. 
 Lloyd, Dr. Harvey, and Mr. Chamberlayne be added to that 
 Committee. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Fenwick [Abs. Cor. 228], the Correspondent for 
 Leicestershire, recommending a Sermon of his to be printed, was read. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do peruse the said Sermon, and make his 
 Report at the next meeting. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to S r W' n Beeston, Governor of Jamaica, 
 was read and approv'd of, with some Amendments, and ordered to be 
 sent him. 1 
 
 1 A Letter to Sr Wm. Beeston, Governor of Jamaica 
 (Drawn up by Dr. Bray). 
 
 May it please your Excellency. 
 
 That Inundation of Profaness and Immorality which we find of late broke 
 in upon us, put's all serious Persons here, into no small Consternation, at the 
 Prospect of those Judgements, which according to the Ordinary Course of 
 Divine Providence, overtake an Apostatiz'd People. And to retrive in some 
 Measure the Genius of the English Nation, which heretofore ha's been ever 
 Fam'd for it's Seriousness and Regard to God and Religion : several Eminent 
 Persons as well Lords as Commons ; and amongst hoth, as well Laymen as 
 Divines, have Resolved to meet together once a week to Assist one another 
 in all proper Methods to promote so great a good. And what those Methods 
 are, we refer your Excellency for Satisfaction to the Printed Papers herewith 
 sent you. 
 
 That the Society do Address your Excellency to joyn your self to these 
 worthy Gentlemen to such excellent Purposes, is not only from that Noble 
 Post you are in, and that as a Governor of so large a Province, you are in a 
 .Capacity to Assist and Extend their Designs to the greatest Advantage : but 
 fiom the Encouragement which they Conceive from the Character that is given 
 of you ; and particularly from what the Reverend M r Commissary Bennett 
 acquaint's us by his Letter of Octob. 12. how generously you have already 
 contributed towards the Buying necessary Books to be distributed among the 
 People. 
 
 I am to assure your Excellency that the Report of your Concurrence in the 
 Measures which we have taken to do so much good, does wonderfully Rejoice 
 the Hearts of all the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. And as 
 they are very desirous to have you join your self to their number as tlie Go- 
 vernor of Virginia has already done. So I am to Assure you, that all your 
 
Jo6 JOUkNAL OF TUP. S.P.C.K. 
 
 13 January, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Mecken, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. King, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Ludolf, a Lay Correspondent, 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook, S r Richard Bulkeley, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Bulstrode, S r William Hustler, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Parker, Lay 
 Correspondents. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do enquire after Mr. Gor- 
 don's Proposals. 
 
 Mr. Shute reported that the Secretary's Assistant had layd before 
 the Committee a method for keeping the Accounts of the Society, 
 which was approved of. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do buy a Book, and Register 
 therein the Accounts of the Society accordingly. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that the Agents of Schools had made some 
 Progress towards the Compleating the Scheme relating to Schools, 
 and that they should finish the same in a week or fortnight. 
 
 Ordered that there be a Committee of all the Divines of this Society 
 appointed to inspect the severall Orders of the Religious Societies, in 
 order to answer y e objections raised against them, which Orders will 
 be laid before the Committee by the Agents of Schools at the Request 
 of the said Societies. 
 
 Ordered that the said Committee do meet the next Thursday come 
 se'night at 3 o'Clock, at Mr. Brewster's Chambers. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretarie's Assistant do give timely notice thereof 
 to the absent Clergymen of this Society. 
 
 Mr. Michell report's that the School at St. Clement's Danes was 
 open'd this day. 
 
 Also that there were two Sermons preach'd yesterday at S' Mar- 
 garett's, Westm r , by S r William Daws and Mr. Naggs, upon the 
 subject of Charity Schools, and that there was ^36 collected there 
 the same day. 
 
 Mr. Gardner report's that the School at S' Sepulcher's will be 
 open'd on Wednesday next, the Subscription thereunto being upwards 
 of one hundred pounds. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that the School for Girls in East Smithfield, in 
 the Parish of Aldgate, was open'd this day, above forty pounds being 
 subscrib'd thereunto. 
 
 Also that there are 3 Schools lately open'd at Wimbleton, two for 
 
 Commands thereto Relating shall be readily complied with by them. And 
 to signify this to You from the Society, is what I am Order'd to do, who am 
 Sir, 
 Your Excellencies 
 
 most Obedient Servant 
 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 Janucuy 7. 
 1700-1. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.CK. IO? 
 
 Girls and one for Boys, erected by twenty Gentlemen, who have,-each 
 subscrib'd four pounds a piece for tenn years. 
 
 Resolv'd that the Reverend Mr. Coghan be the Inspector of all the 
 Charity Schools in and about London and WestrrT. 
 
 Resolved that his Sallary be £20 per annum. 
 
 Mr. Cotton propos'd the second time. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Lloyd and Captain Parker do enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
 A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Bedford [Abs. Cor. 229], 
 Correspondent for Bristol. 
 
 Ordered that the said Letter be considered at next meeting. 
 
 20 January, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Serjeant 
 Hook, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Ludolf, a Lay Cor- 
 respondent, Mr. Torriano, Dr. Slare, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Cotton, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Mason, a Correspondent, Dr. Willis, S r W'" 
 Hustler, Mr. King, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 Mr. Cotton approv'd of, and Mr. Lloyd to desire him to attend. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Masson be a Corresponding Member. 
 
 Dr. Bray propos"d the Lord Bishop of Worcester ' the first time. 
 
 A Letter read from S r Thomas Pope Blount 2 to Mr. Chamberlayne 
 relating to the School at Twickenham, whereunto almost ^40 a year 
 is already subscribed. 
 
 Mr. Hodges report's that Dr. Woodward ha's perused and corrected 
 Mr. Deffray's account of a Religious Society. 
 
 Ordered that the said account be fairly transcribed and referred to 
 the Committee of Divines that are to meet next Thursday about the 
 Business of the Religious Societys. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Barclay's Proposall do remain with Dr. Kennett 
 till further order. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Gourdon's Proposall be recommitted to Dr. 
 Willis. 
 
 Mr. Skeate report's that at Aldgate the V r estry have made an Order 
 to take in twenty Boys more into Mr. Symm's School, and to allow 
 him ,£20 per annum. 
 
 A debate arising about an Assistant to the Agents of Schools, it 
 was adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 Vid. Mr. Cogan, vid. supra, 13 Jan., & infra 27 Ditto. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to the Gentlemen of the Society, who 
 
 1 William Lloyd, D.D., born 1627; Vicar of St. Martin's-in-lhe-Fields, 
 1676; Bishop of St. Asaph, 16S0 ; translated to Worcester, 1699. Author of 
 numerous works. 
 
 -' Son of Sir IT. Blount, and brother of Charles Blount, the Deistical writer. 
 
loS JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 arc to meet next Friday at Mr. Brewster's Chambers, to propose the 
 Lord Bishop of Worcester the second time. 
 
 Mr. Bedford's Letter appearing very considerable. 
 
 Ordered that it be the first thing consider'd at the next meeting, 
 and nothing to intervene. 
 
 The English Translation of a French Letter from Mr. De Beringhen 
 [Abs. Cor. 230] read. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do write him a short answer (of 
 thanks). 
 
 A Letter read from S r John Dudleston [Abs. Cor. 231], who accepts 
 the Correspondence. 
 
 Ordered that there be a Committee appointed to draw up a second 
 Letter to the Lay Correspondents. 
 
 Ordered that henceforward the Secretary or his Assistant draw up 
 an answer to such Letters of less moment w lh they shall receive, and 
 that these answers be read to the Society at the same time with the 
 Letters themselves. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Drake, of Exeter [Abs. Cor. 234.], shewing 
 that he had sent six guineas towards the Plantations. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. King do return him the thanks of the Society for 
 the same. 
 
 Ordered that Mr.Ostervald' be the Correspondent for New Chastell, 
 in Switzerland. 
 
 Thursday, 23 January, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Dr. Woodward, a Correspondent, Dr. Willis, Dr. 
 Kennett, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 Dr. Bray propos'd the Lord Bishop of Worcester the second time. 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray & Mr. Shute do enquire concerning him. 
 
 27 January, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: The Lord Guilford, Dr. Evans, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. King, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. George 
 Keith, a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Col. Colchester, Mr. Torriano, 
 Mr. Hoblin, a Corresponding Member, S r William Hustler, Dr. 
 Willis, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Parker, a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Gibson, a Correspondent, the Lord Bishop of Worcester, Dr. 
 Bray, Mr. Seaman (S r Richard Bulkeley, Mr. Masson, Corre- 
 spondents), Dr. Slare, Mr. Cotton. 
 The Lord [Bp.] of Worcester approved of, and Mr. Lloyd to desire 
 
 his attendance. 
 
 1 John Frederick Osterwald, a celebrated Protestant divine, born at Neuf- 
 chatel, 1663; died 1747. Author of Abridgement of the History of the 
 Bible, &c. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C. K. I09 
 
 Order'd that Mr. Hoblin be a Corresponding Member for. St. 
 Columb, in Cornwall (being proposed by Mr. Shute). 
 
 Mr. Hodges propos'd Mr. John Trimmer of Wimbledon the first 
 time. 
 
 Mr. Torriano presented five pounds to the Society from a Gentle- 
 man who desires to be unknown. 
 
 Ordered that the Thanks of the Society be returned him by Mr. 
 Torriano. 
 
 Mr. Nelson propos'd S r Richd. Blackmore the first time. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary, his Assistant, &c, do inspect the Jour- 
 nall in order to perfect the same. 
 
 Mr. Bedford's Letter being again read, 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do transcribe it, and do wait 
 on the Lord Bishop of Worcester with the Copy, w 1 ' 1 his Lordship 
 promise's to communicate to his Grace the Lord Bishop of Canterbury. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hughes, of Langhern, and Mr. John Philips, of 
 Carmarthen, be Lay Correspondent Members, the former for the 
 County, the latter for the Town of Carmarthen. 
 
 Ordered that the Pacquett of Books be delivered to Mr. Hughes, 
 as is usuall to Correspondents. 
 
 Ordered that the latter part of Mr. Bedford's Letter relating to the 
 Clergy of Wales be again considered after that the Lord Bishop of 
 Bangor and S r John Phillips are come to Town. 
 
 Dr. Willis reported from the Com tcc appointed to inspect the Orders 
 of the Religious Societies that they had made some Progress in the 
 matter to y m referred ; and he moved that they might meet again at 
 the same time and place the next Thursday come seven-night, vv ch was 
 granted. 
 
 Dr. Willis reported from the same Committee that they had perused 
 the new Copy of Mr. Deffray's ace' of the Religious Societys at Rom- 
 ney, and that they had directed Dr. Kennett to draw up a Letter of 
 Thanks to the said Mr. Deffray upon ace' of his pious Intentions 
 therein. 
 
 Dr. Willis reported that he believe's Mr. Gourdon's Proposalls to 
 be impracticable. 
 
 Ordered that the consideration of the Reformation of Seamen be 
 referred to the Com 1 "' of Divines who are to meet at Mr. Brewster's 
 Chambers. 
 
 Ordered that the consideration of choosing an Assistant to the 
 Agents of Schools be adjourn'd to the next meeting, and that the 
 Agents be desired to attend. 
 
 February 3, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, S r William Hustler, S r Richard Bulkeley, 
 Dr. Slare, Col. Colchester, Dr. Woodward, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr, Gibson, a Lay Corre- 
 
no journal ok the s.p.ck. 
 
 spondent, Mr. Clark, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Parker, a Lay Corre- 
 spondent, the Lord Guilford, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Masson, 
 a Correspondent, Dr. Evans, Dr. Willis, Mr. Mclmouth, Mr. 
 Brewster. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to the Committee who are to meet the 
 next Thursday at Mr. Brewster's, to draw up a Second Letter to the 
 Lay Correspondents, and that as many of the Society as can attend 
 there are desired so to do. 
 
 Ordered that the s' 1 Com tce do draw up a Letter to be sent to Mr. 
 Ostervald. 
 
 Mr. Trymmer propos'd the second time. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute and Dr. Woodward do enquire concerning 
 him. 
 
 S r Richard Blackmore proposed the second time. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do wait on the Lord Bishop 
 of Worcester with the orders of the Society. 
 
 Dr. Slare report's that Mr. Hughes and Mr. Philips have accepted 
 the Correspondence. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do deliver Mr. Gourdon's 
 Proposalls to his Bookseller. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that a School for 20 Girls, cloathed at St. 
 Martins in the Fields, will be opened to-morrow. 
 
 Ordered that the Treasurer do pay to the Agents 5 pounds upon the 
 ace' of the School at St. George's, in Southwark. 
 
 Ordered that twenty pounds a year (to be p d quarterly) be paid to 
 the Agents, by them to be dispos'd of for the Encouragement of the 
 Charity Schools according to their discretion, the first paym' to be 
 made at Lady-day next. Vid. supra, ab' Mr. Coghan, 13 & 27 Jan. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to the Committee, who are to meet the 
 next Thursday at Mr. Brewster's Chambers, to draw up Answers to 
 the Letters lately receiv'd from Mr. Frank, Mr. Scherer, and Mr. 
 Hales. 
 
 February 10, 1700-1. 
 
 Present : The Lord Bishop of Chichester, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r 
 Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Dr. Slare, Mr. Bromfield, Col. Colchester, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. 
 George Keith, a Correspondent, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Masson, a 
 Correspondent, S r Rich d Bulkeley, a Correspondent, Mr. Hodges, 
 Mr. Trimmer, Dr. Evans, the Lord Guilford, Dr. Willis, Mr. 
 Lloyd. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Vincent Edwards be the Corre- 
 spondent for Alnwick, in Northumberland. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Ellis [A. C. 235], of Gonalston. 
 
 A Letter read from Dr. Stanhope [A. C. 236]. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Taylor, of Wigan [A. C. 238], with an 
 Essay upon Mr. George Herbert's Church Porch, 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. Ill 
 
 Ordered that it be committed to Mr. Shute, and he to make his 
 Report at next meeting. 
 
 Mr. Trymmer approv'd of, and Mr. Hodges to desire him to attend. 
 
 S r Richard Blackmore approv'd of. 
 
 The English Translation of a Latin Letter read from Mr. Scherer 
 [A. C. 240], of St. Gall, in Switzerland. 
 
 The English Translation of a Latin Letter read from Dr. Frank 
 [A. C. 241] of Hall, in Saxony. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Adamson, of Burton [A. C. 242], relating to 
 the Society of Clergymen and others in Lincolnshire, together with 
 the Orders of the said Society. 
 
 Ordered that the said Letter and Orders be referred to a Com ,ce 
 to meet at Mr. Brewsters Chambers next Thursday at 4 o'clock in 
 the Afternoon, and that Dr. Bray, Dr. Evans, Dr. Willis, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Lloyd, S r Rich d Bulkely S r Edmund Turner, Col. Colchester be 
 that Com tee . 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Arch Deacon [Mr.] Willett [A. C. 243]. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Theophilus Dorrington [A. C. 244]. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd reported from the Committee that they had appointed 
 Dr. Bray to write to Mr. Hales, Mr. Masson to Mr. Ostervald, Mr. 
 Ludolf to Dr. Frank, and Mr. Chamberlayne to Mr. Scherer, and that 
 Dr. Willis should draw up a second Letter to the Lay Correspondents. 
 
 Dr. Willis read his Draught of a second Letter to the Lay Corre- 
 spondents, w ch was approved of. 1 
 
 Mr. Masson's Letter to Mr. D'Ostervald was read & approv'd. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported that he had begunn his Letter to Mr. Hales, w ch 
 he would finish ag st next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that a parcel of every sort of Books w ch is dispersed by the 
 Society be lodged from time to time with the Treasurer. 
 
 1 The Second Circular Letter to the Lay Correspondents 
 
 (Drawn up by Dr. Willis). 
 This may also be sent to the Clergy Correspondents as occasion serves. 
 Honor'd Sir, 
 This is to beg your Pardon for our long Silence ; which we assure you did 
 not proceed from any want of Respect, but merely from the great Variety of 
 business, and the large Correspondence both at Home and Abroad, in which 
 we are engag'd. Upon which accounts we hope that your Self and our other 
 Correspondents will excuse our not writing so often as we should otherwise 
 be glad to do. We are still going on in the same Designs and Methods, of 
 which we gave you an account before, and blessed be God, our Success doe's 
 continue to be above our Expectations. It would be a great Pleasure to the 
 Society to hear how you succeed in the Countrey. We do therefore beg the 
 favor that you would be pleas'd as often as anything material happen's, and it 
 may stand with your Convenience, to let us know of it. For which we 
 promise you at least this Return, that we shall heartily pray to God for your 
 good success, and be ready to give our Assistance in any thing that shall be in 
 our power, 
 
112 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Resolved that the Society will Ensure to the Agents of Schools the 
 sum of five pounds towards setting up the School at St. Catherine's 
 for one year in case the Subscriptions do not amount to it. 
 
 Order'd that these Letters w cb yet remain to be read to the Society 
 be the first business dispatch'd at next meeting, & nothing to in- 
 tervene. 
 
 Resolv*d that a thousand Copies of the Papers ag' profane Swearing, 1 
 of the Perswasive towards the observation of the Lord's day, and of 
 the Vindication of Informers be lodged with the Treasurer for th' use 
 of the Agents of Schools. 
 
 The Secretary's Assistant reported that the Secretary and he had 
 begunn to inspect the Journall, and that they would finish the same 
 with all convenient speed. 
 
 17 February, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: The Lord Bishop of Worcester, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Chandler, & Mr. Masson, Correspondents, S r Edmund Turner, 
 Col. Colchester, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Justice 
 Hook, Mr. Ludolf, a Lay Correspondent, Mr. George Keith, a 
 Correspondent, Dr. Bray, the Lord Guilford, Mr. Arch Deacon 
 Yeates, a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Dr. Willis, Mr. Bromfield, 
 S r William Hustler, S r Rich 1 ' Bulkeley. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Worcester reported that he had shewn the 
 Copy of the former part of Mr. Bedford's Letter to his Grace the 
 Lord Bishop of Canterbury, who said he would talk with the Lord 
 Bishop of Bristol upon the matters therein contained. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Lloyd do conferr with the Lord Bishop of Bangor 
 and S r John Philips upon the Subject-matter contain'd in the latter 
 part of Mr. Bedford's Letter. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Kennett be reminded of the Letter he is appointed 
 to write to Mr. Defray. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Taylor of Wigan's Paper be further considered. 
 
 Col. Colchester reported from the Committee that they had ap- 
 pointed Mr. Chandler to draw up an answer to Mr. Adamson of 
 Burton, which Answer being produe'd by Mr. Chandler was read, 
 and with some amendments approv'd. 2 
 
 Col. Colchester likewise reported that it was the opinion of the 
 
 1 "A Kind Caution to Profane Swearers," by Josiah Woodward, D.D. 
 
 "An Earnest Perswasive to the Serious Observation of the Lord's Day," 
 by the same Author. 
 
 "A Letter from a Minister to his Parishioners, shewing the Indispensable 
 Duty incumbent upon all Persons to give Information to the Magistrate as 
 well against Prophane Swearing and Cursing as against other Crimes and 
 Misdemeanours." 
 
 1 A copy of this letter is not forthcoming. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 113 
 
 Committee that if a convenient number of the Books call'd the 
 Seaman's Monitor, 1 and of the Papers against Profane Swearers, and 
 the Perswasive towards the observation of the Lord's day, were 
 dispersed amongst the Seamen, it would much conduce towards the 
 Christian Instruction and Reformation. 
 
 Ordered that one thousand copies of each of the said Books be 
 bought and dispersed accordingly. 
 
 Dr. Bray's answer to Mr. Hales [for Mr. Hales' letter sec A. C. 
 239, the answer is not forthcoming] read, and with an amendment 
 approved, & ordered to be sent. 
 
 Memorand. upon the Receipt of a Letter from Mr. Hales, the 
 s d Answer was referr'd to Dr. Kennett. Vid. infra 24 Febr., 
 3 & 10 March. 
 
 Mr. Ludolfs Answer to Dr. Frank of Hall read, and with an 
 Amendment approv'd & ordered to be sent. 2 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Ludolfs Paper about Catechisms 3 be committed 
 
 1 " The Seaman's Monitor : or Advice to Sea-faring Men, with Reference 
 to their Behaviour Before, In, and After their Voyage," by the same Author. 
 
 2 The Societies Answer to Dr. Francke, of Hall in Saxony 
 
 (Drawn up by Mr. W. H. Ludolf). 
 Sir, 
 
 Your Letter of the 25th of January rejoyced us with the account of Gods 
 supporting you in his work, and giving a gracious blessing to some other en- 
 deavors for promoting of real Christianity in Germany. We shall always be 
 glad to receive such Informations, and thank God if our example here in 
 England contributes towards the incouraging other parts of Christ's Church, 
 to take the main concern of the whole body into a serious Consideration. 
 You have our hearty wishes, that your Attempts about mending the Educa- 
 tion of Youth may prove more and more successful, and conduce to the rendring 
 studies more useful in humane life and more subservient unto Temporal and 
 Eternal Happiness. For want of this Method a great many do not devote 
 their Talents to Gods Glory, nor use them in a right Christian way to true 
 Gospel Purposes. Which by sad experience in Church and State every where, 
 hath hitherto produced great Prejudices to the Universal Church, and weak- 
 ened very much the Protestant Interest, affording sad Speculations to a 
 Christian Observer in this dismal Juncture of Time. We have reason to praise 
 God for putting some people upon endeavors to remove the Causes of so much 
 mischief; and as our Societies here do grow by Gods blessing in number and 
 strength, producing good fruit of spiritual improvement and charitable works, 
 especially in Erecting Schools for the Instruction of poor Children in the 
 Principles of the Christian Religion : so we wish you heartily Gods Direction 
 and Assistance in your undertakings, which have such an affinity with our 
 Christian Scope. 
 
 a Mr. William Henry Ludolf's Scheme about a Catechism to be 
 compos'd for the Use of the Greek Christians. 
 
 In obedience to the Societys order, I have looked upon the Catechisms 
 delivered unto me. There is three of them, The Grounds and Principles of 
 Religion, according to the advice of the assembly of Divines at Westminster, 
 Dr. Worthington's Scripture Catechism, The substance! of the Christian 
 
 I 
 
114 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 to the Divines of this Society, and they to meet on next Thursday at 
 4 o'clock in the Afternoon at 4 Mr. Brewster's Chambers. 
 
 Religion in the words and phrases of Scripture, out of which one may be 
 chosen by the Divines of the Society, and with a very small alteration might 
 be usefull to the imparting an Idea of Christian Knowledg to the oriental 
 Church. But as this requires more time not onely to have it translated and 
 printed, but likewise to prepare the oriental Church for making use of it I 
 humbly conceive it might not be uselesse, if in the mean while one sheet onely 
 was printed containing a word or two by way of preface to this purpose : 
 being informed that for want of printing in the Turkish Domenions they want 
 Books for their boys, we have ordered to print the rudiments of Christianity, 
 to be distributed amongst them. 
 
 The Decalogue, Creed, Lords prayer and the Institution of the sacre- 
 ment, some places of Scripture, especially such as contain practical Truths, a 
 compleat systeme of Christian Theory, is neither so necessary, nor so easy to 
 impart unto them without masters that explain and incritate f? inculcate] it. 
 In the paper joyned hereunto I have set down such passages, as have occurred 
 to my mind. If they would get them into their Memory, God might inable 
 them in time to put them into practice. Practising those duty's wch we 
 know, I find the surest way to attain to more real knowledg. At least such 
 a little book as a proof of our love and care for them, might induce some of 
 them to desire more Knowledg of us. 
 
 What I find necessary to be altered in the scriptural Catechism, is : 
 leaving out the number of Sacrements ; and the question may be put : which 
 are the Sacrements that Christ instituted instead of asking how many Sacre- 
 ments is there. 
 
 (J oh. iii.) God so loved the world that he gave his onely begotten son that 
 whosoever believeth in him, &c, whosoever believes and is baptised is saved, 
 &c, but (Matt. vii. 21) : Not every one that saith unto me Lord, Lord, shall 
 enter into the Kingdom. 
 
 (Matt. xii. 50) : Whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in 
 heaven, the same is my brother, &c, and thou shalt love God with all thy 
 Sfltil, &c. 
 
 (Matt. vii. 12) : All whatsoever you would that men should do unto you 
 do yo so unto them. 
 
 (Matt. vi. 33) : Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousnesse. 
 
 (xvi. 26) : What is a man profited if he gain the whole world, &c. 
 
 (xxxiii. 12) : Whosoever exaltes himself shall be abaised. 
 
 (xi. 28) : Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, adfinem capit. 
 
 (Joh. xiv. 6) : I am the way, the truth and the life, no body, &c. 
 
 (foh. xi. 25) : I am the resurrection and life who believes in me shall 
 live though he dyeth ; and whosoever lives and believes in me, shall not dye 
 ever so. Apply. 
 
 (Joh. xv. 16) : Whatsoever you ask the father in my name he will give 
 unto you. 
 
 (Luke xi. 13): If you that are bad can give good gifts to your Children, 
 how much more, &c. 
 
 (Joh. xiii. 34) : A new commandment I give unto that you love, &c. 
 
 (Joh. xiv. 23) : Whosoever loves me will keep my commandments. 
 
 (Jacob, i. 27) : Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father, &c. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 115 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Chichester, the Dean of Chichester, 
 and Mr. Ludolf be desired to be at y e Com tet . 
 
 Col. Colchester delivered a Letter from Mr. Cox, a Lay Correspon- 
 dent, relating to a Charity School in Gloucester to the Lord Bishop 
 of Worcester, who will make a Report thereof at next meeting. 
 
 Mr. Chamberlayne's Answer to Mr. Scherer 1 of St. Gall read, and 
 with an Amendment approv'd & ordered to be sent. 
 
 (Joh. i. 7) : The blood of Christ the Son of God cleanses us from all sins. 
 
 (Tit. ii. 11) : The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to 
 all men ; teaching us that denying unGodlinesse, &c. 
 
 (Cor. i. 20) : Of God Christ is made unto us wisdom, righteousnesse, 
 sanctification, and redemption. 
 
 (Joh. ii. 15) : Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. 
 If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 
 
 (1 Joh. iv. 16) : If a man say I love God and hateth his brother, he is a 
 lyar. 
 
 (1 Joh. iv. 16) : God is Love, and he that dweleth in Love dweleth in 
 God and God in him. 
 
 (Jacob iv. 6) : God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 
 
 The eight beatitudes. 
 
 They may be put somewhat better in order and some verses out of the 
 Psalms added which direct us to apply earnestly to God, take all our delight 
 in him, and put our whole trust in him. 
 
 - If the Society thinks fitt to have the Scriptural Catechism translated into 
 Greek it will be necessary to desire Dr. Woodroff s concurrence with whom 
 the Greek priest lives, who may be made use of, to the ushering in, the said 
 Catechism, amongst his Countrey men. 
 
 1 Mr. Chamberlayne's Letter to Mr. Scherer of St. Gall 
 in Switzerland. 
 Reverend Sir, 
 
 I have communicated yours of the 24th N.S. to the Society for Propagating 
 Christian Knowledge, who do exceedingly rejoyce that their pious Designs 
 (wherein the Glory of God and the Good of Souls are their only Aim) meet 
 with so great Approbation in your Parts. They are not a little obliged to 
 that Excellent Person Mr. Robert Hales, whom the Providence of God ha's 
 made Instrumental in Establishing most grateful Correspondence between so 
 many worthy persons of the English and Helvetian Churches : all Overtures 
 whereof, they most willingly embrace. But they are of Opinion that to engage 
 the whole body of Divines therein, is a Matter of that vast Importance, must be 
 the work of Time, and cannot immediatly be brought to full Maturity and 
 Perfection. They repeat the same Assurances they last gave you in relation 
 to the young Gentleman your Son ; who, whenever you send him over, shall 
 not want the strongest Recommendations of every Member of this Society. 
 That God would bless the Zealous Endeavors of all Good men engaged in the 
 Promoting of his cause, and particularly of the Pure and Evangelical Churches 
 of Switzerland are the most hearty Prayers of our whole Body, and espe- 
 cially of 
 
 Reverend S r 
 
 Your most devoted servant 
 
 By Order of the Society. John Chamberlayne.. 
 
 1 2 
 
Il6 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Hales to Mr. Hodges. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to th' abovemention'd Com ,ce . 
 
 Mr. Arch Deacon Yates proposed Mr. Jn° Hawkins for a Lay Cor- 
 respondent for Marlborough, in Wiltshire. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Gordon [A.C. 245], relating to a Paper 
 therein enclosed concerning the Propagation of the Gospell amongst 
 the Indians in North America. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to the above-mention'd Com'". 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Colmore [A.C. 246], a Lay Correspon- 
 dent, to Mr. Welshman, of Lapworth. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Welshman of Lapworth [A. C. 247]. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do write an answer to Mr. Welshman. 
 
 Resolved y' the five pounds w ch at the last meeting was Ensured to 
 the Agents towards getting up the School at St. Catherine's, in case 
 of a Deficiency in the Subscriptions thereunto, be understood to be 
 given absolutely, it having been the Foundation of other Sub- 
 scriptions. 
 
 Ordered that the ace' 9 of the Society for the last Christmas Quarter 
 be audited here on Friday next, at 3 o'Clock in the Afternoon, by S r 
 William Hustler, Col. Colchester, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Torriano. 
 
 The Secretary reported that he and his Assistant had gone over the 
 Journall, and had taken notice of the Imperfect Minutes therein. 
 
 Ordered that they be considered on Friday next by the aboves d 
 Gentlemen. 
 
 Agreed that the Society will at next meeting consider about filling 
 up the List of Lay Correspondents. 
 
 24 February, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Dr. Evans, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Keith a Correspon- 
 dent, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Col. Colchester, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Hodges, Mr. 
 Bromfield, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Chandler a Correspondent, Mr. Mason 
 a Correspondent, the Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey Mackworth. 
 
 Ordered that there be a Committee appointed to meet next Thurs- 
 day at 4 o'Clock at Mr. Brewster's Chambers, in order to lay before 
 this Society a compleat List of such printed Books and Papers as 
 shall be thought fitt to be sent to the Lay as well as the Clergy Corre- 
 spondents. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, and Col. Colchester be that Committee. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do lay before this Society at next meet- 
 ing a List of all their Correspondents, in order to render it the more 
 perfect and compleat. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd reported that the Lord Bishop of Worcester had recom- 
 mended Mrs. Buckner to Dr. Lancaster, who promis'd to take care to 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 117 
 
 place her over the next Charity School for Girls that should happen 
 to be Erected in his Parish. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do draw up an Answer to Mr. Ellis, of 
 Gonalston, and lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 This was done, but the original Letter is lost by Mr. Wanley. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that there is now ,£36 a year subscrib'd at the 
 School of St. Catherines upon the Foundation of the £5 first ensur'd, 
 and then given thereunto by this Society. 
 
 Also that there is a new School sett up at St. Hellens for 30 Boys, 
 maintain'd by the Subscriptions of the Parishioners. 
 
 Also that the Subscriptions to the School at Clerkenwell are now 
 upwards of ^100 per annum. 
 
 The Society recommended Mr. Richd. Gunnis to the Agents to be 
 by them plac'd over the next Charity School that is Erected or hap- 
 pen's to want a Schoolmaster. 
 
 Mr. Gardner report's that the School at St. Sepulchres for 50 Boys 
 cloathed, is now opened, 
 
 Mr. Shute report's that a Gentlewoman at Cripplegate ha's given 
 ^30 towards the Cloathing the Boys of that School, and that the 
 Society there would subscribe a sum sufficient to cloath the rest. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Lloyd do prepare a present answer to Mr. 
 Bedford, of Bristol, and that he lay it before the above-mention'd 
 Committee, 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Evans do bring to the next meeting a List of 
 such Welch Books as are proper to be sent to the Correspondents in 
 Wales. 1 
 
 1 The following is the list submitted : — 
 
 1. Bishop Jewel's Apology, 
 
 2. Dent's Plain Way to Heaven. 
 
 3. Practise of Piety. 
 (No. 4 omitted. ) 
 
 5. Arch Bp. Usher's Method of Self-examination. 
 
 6. A Discourse to the same purpose, originally in Welsh, by Mr. Owen, 
 then sequester'd Vicar of Wrexham. 
 
 7. Brough's Devotions. 
 
 8. Quadriga Salutis, by Dr. Powel, originally in Welsh, and by him 
 Translated into English. 
 
 9. Whole Duty of Man. 
 
 10. Baxter's Call to the Unconverted. 
 
 11. Mr. Gouge's book. 
 
 12. Shepherd's Sincere Convert. 
 
 13. Several small Tracts by Morgan Lloyd, originally in Welsh. 
 
 14. Hannes y Fydd, originally in Welsh. 
 
 15. Bp, Griffyth on the Lord's Prayer, and on the Creed, originally in 
 Welsh. 
 
 16. Bp. Ken on the Catechism. 
 
 17. Oxford Catechism. 
 
 18. Bp. Williams's Catechism. 
 
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 Ordered that Dr. Evans be desired to find out a fitt person who 
 may translate into Welch the following Books and Papers, viz 1 : — 
 i. A Perswasive towards the Observation of the Lord's Day. 1 
 
 2. The Caution against Swearing.. 
 
 3. The Caution against Drunkenness. 
 
 4. A Rebuke to Uncleanness. 
 
 Mr. James Vernon (son to Mr. Secretary Vernon) was propos'd the 
 third time and approv'd, he having propos'd at the last 2 meetings, 
 according to order. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Willis do desire him to attend. 
 
 Ordered that 200 Copies of each of the Books wh ch were ordered 
 at the last meeting to be bought and dispersed amongst the Seamen, 
 be delivered to Dr. Bray to be dispersed in Maryland and Virginia. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd reported from the Committee that they had taken Mr. 
 Ludolf's Papers about Catechisms into Consideration, and had made 
 some Progress in that matter. 
 
 Ordered that it be deferred till Dr. Woodroff, Principall of Glou- 
 cester Hall, in Oxford, be come to Town. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Hale's Letter to Mr. Hodges, be farther referred 
 to th' above-mention'd Committee. 
 
 Ordered that the accounts of the Society be farther considered by 
 the same Committee, who were approved for this purpose at the last 
 meeting. 
 
 Ordered that this be done at Mr. Brewster's Chambers next Thurs- 
 day at 3 o'Clock. 
 
 19. Plain Man's Way to Practise and Worship. 
 
 20. A Dialogue between a Protestant and a Papist. 
 
 21. Christian Monitor. 
 
 22. Dr. Sherlock of Death. 
 
 23. Bishop Prideaux's Euchologion. 
 
 24. Vicar of Llairymddyfris' [sic] Religious Poems. 
 
 ,25. Answer to the Excuses for not coming to the Sacrament, 
 
 26. Foulk Owen's Collection of Religious Poems. 
 
 27. Tho. Jones's Collection of Religious Poems. 
 
 28. Familiar Guide. 
 
 29. Help to Beginners. 
 
 30. Ashton's Method of Dayly Devotion. 
 
 31. Pastoral Letter. 
 
 32. Dr. Beveridge's Sermon. 
 
 33. The best Companion. 
 
 34. Unum Necessarium, a Discourse of Prayer, originally in Welsh. 
 There is now in the Press 
 
 35. Bp. Taylor's Holy Living. 
 
 36. Christian Guide. 
 
 37. The best Guide. 
 
 1 This seems to be the first step taken by the Society to provide works in 
 Welsh. These Tracts were all written by Dr. Woodward, of Poplar. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 19 
 
 March 3, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Mr. Frank, a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Col. Colchester, Dr. Evans, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Griffith a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Littel, Mr. Seaman, 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Parker a Correspondent, S r John Philips, 
 Mr. Cotton, Mr. George Keith a Correspondent, Mr. Ludolf a 
 Correspondent, Dr. Bray, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Lloyd, Dr. Slare. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Kennett do write a Letter of Thanks to Mr. Def- 
 fray, of Rumney, this week. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do write an Answer to Mr. Taylor of 
 Wigan. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Kennett do prepare an answer to the Letter from 
 Mr. Hales to Mr. Hodges, and that he do lay it before this Society at 
 next meeting. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that the School at Clerkenwell was opened the 
 last Saturday. 
 
 Mr. Frank reported that two young men of Kempston in Bedford- 
 shire have undertaken to teach gratis all poor Children & Servants 
 that come to them. 
 
 Ordered that a Sum not exceeding forty shillings be allow'd the 
 Charity School of Kempston, to be dispos'd of according to such 
 notices as Mr. Frank shall hereafter give to the Society thereof. 
 
 A Letter from the Bishop of Salisbury to Mr. Griffith (encouraging 
 the Society of Clergymen in the County of Berks) was read, together 
 with the Resolutions of the said Society. 
 
 Resolv'd that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Serjeant 
 Hook for his great care and trouble in managing the place of Trea- 
 surer to this Society. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Shute be desired to be Treasurer to this Society 
 for the year ensuing. 
 
 An Answer to Mr. Bedford's Letter was read & approved of, and 
 ordered to be sent. 1 
 
 1 The Societie's Present Answer to Mr. Bedford, of Bristol. 
 
 (Drawn up by Mr. Lloyd.) 
 Reverend Sir, March 4, 1700-r. 
 
 I have thus long deferr'd returning you the Thanks of our Society for your 
 Excellent Letter, in hopes of being able by this time to have given you an 
 account of some good Effect of the Proposals in it, which the Society receiv'd, 
 with a great deal of Satisfaction, and hope to see the Success of by the blessing 
 of God, as soon as they can be put in Execution. 
 
 As soon as I had communicated your Letter to the Society, they took care 
 to have the Proposals for bringing over the Quakers laid before my Lord 
 Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, who very much approv'd of them. But his Grace 
 thought fit to defer resolving any thing about that matter, because your City 
 
120 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd reporfs that the Lord Arch Bishop of Canterbury doe's 
 suspend the Consideration of that part of Mr. Bedford's Letter re- 
 lating to the Quakers till the Lord Bishop of Bristol be come to 
 Town. 
 
 Ordered that what Cash do's remain in Mr. Serjeant Hook's hands 
 that was advanc'd upon the account of Plantations (viz.) the Sum of 
 ^23. 1 8s. od. be paid forthwith to Dr. Bray. 
 
 Ordered that the Sum of ^22. 17s. 04d. wh ch doe's remain in 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook's hands of the Quarterly Subscriptions, together 
 with the Books and Papers relating to the accounts of the Society, be 
 delivered to Mr. Shute, the new Treasurer. 
 
 of Bristol is so overrun with Quakers, and therefore principally concern'd, till 
 the' Bishop of Bristol come's up to Town, and then his Grace will consider it 
 with his Lordship, and some more of their Bretheren the Bishops, and Mr. 
 George Keith. When they have done this, and are come to any Resolution 
 in it, you shall be sure to have a farther Account from me. 
 
 The Society doth very much rejoyce to hear that your City is so heartily 
 engaged in the truly Christian Work of setting up Charity Schools, to which 
 they wish all possible Success. It hath pleas'd God to give such a blessing 
 to their Endeavors of that Nature in and about this City, that there are at 
 present above a thousand poor Children clothed, and carefully Instructed in 
 the Principles of their Religion, and other things that may make them useful 
 Members of the Public, who otherwise might have been the greatest nusances 
 to it. 
 
 Here is lately Publish'd a little Treatise called the Seamans Monitor, of 
 which the Society ha's order'd a dozen to be sent you. It is so approv'd by 
 the Society that they have resolved to disperse several hundreds of them on 
 board his Majestie's Fleet, and to send a quantity of them to the Plantations. 
 This book might certainly be of great use in a City of so large a foreign Trade 
 as yours is ; for we cannot hope that your Seamen are better Christians than 
 they are in other places. If our Mariners could be Reform'd, and brought to 
 the Knowledge and Practise of their Religion, what blessed Instruments 
 might they be of Propagating Christian Knowledge all over the World. You 
 are therefore desired to recommend this book to S r John Duddlestone, and 
 any other of your Merchants that may be likely to concurr with our Designs 
 in promoting the Interests of Christianity. 
 
 The Account you give of the State of Religion in some parts of Wales is 
 very Melancholy, nor do we hope to have it mend very much till a better Pro- 
 vision be made for the Clergy there, whose Learning will be proportionable 
 to their means of attaining it. What the Society can do towards making them 
 better Christians by sending them books of Religion, you may be sure shall 
 not be wanting, and there hath been sufficient Care of this taken already in 
 some Counties both of North and South-Wales. 
 
 The Society desire's the Assistance of your Praiers for the blessing of 
 Almighty God upon their Endeavors for promoting of God's Glory in propa- 
 gating Christian Knowledge, they recommend you and your Labors to the 
 Divine goodness, as does 
 
 &c. 
 
 John Chamberlayne. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 121 
 
 Col. Colchester reported from the Committee that they had drawn 
 up a List of Books which, as they did conceive, were necessary to be 
 sent to the Correspondents. 
 
 Upon which the said List was read, and with some Additions 
 agreed unto by the Society, and ordered to be sent accordingly. 1 
 
 Mr. Lloyd Reported that the Lord Bishop of London and the Earl 
 of Bridgwater would consider of a proper method for dispersing 
 the Society's Books and Papers amongst the Seamen on board his 
 Majesty's Fleet. 
 
 Alsoe that the Lord Bishop of Worcester had spoken to Judge 
 Powell concerning the School at Gloucester, and that the Judge had 
 promised to bestow a considerable Benefaction thereunto. 
 
 The accompts of the Society being audited and sign'd, the State 
 thereof was laid before the Society and approved. 
 
 Mr. Daniel Nichols was approved of (having been propos'd at the 
 two last meetings), and Mr. Bromfield to desire his attendance. 
 
 1 The List of Books and Papers sent and to be sent to the 
 
 Correspondents. 
 
 March 3, 1 700-1. 
 
 Dr. Woodward's Book, and the Abridgement thereof. 
 
 Mr. Yates's Book. The Hist, of y e Societys for Reformation. 
 
 Help to a National Reformation. 
 
 Bristol Account of y e Corporation for y e Poor at Bristol. 
 
 The Account of Societies, in Eng. and French. 
 
 Pastoral Letters. 
 
 Orders for Schools. 
 
 Bedfordshire Account of the Societys of y e Clergy. 
 
 Proposals about Lending Libraries. 
 
 Form of Subscription. 
 
 Rules for the same. 
 
 Dr. Woodward's Sermon. 
 
 Dr. Bray's Sermon. 
 
 Christians dayly devotion. 
 
 Mr. Keith's Broad sheet. A Serious Call to y e Quakers. 
 
 Christian Scholar. 
 
 Account of the Sufferings of the French Protestants on board the Gallies. 
 
 The Church Catechism divided into 5 parts. An Exposit. of y e Ch. 
 
 Catech. 
 Vindication of those who give Information of the Breach of the Laws. 
 Earnest Persuasive to the Serious Observance of the Lords Day. 
 Kind Caution to Profane Swearers. 
 Account of the Nature and Design of Charity Schools. 
 Account of the Several Societies in French. 
 
122 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 March 10, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Dr. Manningham, Dr. Richardson, a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Frank, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Col. Colchester, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Bray, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. 
 Slare (Mr. Ludolf & Mr. Philips, Correspondents), Dr. Kennett, 
 Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Clark, S r John Philips, Dr. Evans, Mr. Davies 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Lloyd. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Down and Connor J approved of, and Dr. Bray 
 to desire him to attend. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Frank, the Secretary & his Assistant do inspect 
 the Correspondence of this Society, and that they do report the State 
 thereof at next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that they do send away the 2d Letter to the Lay Corre- 
 spondents where they shall think it proper, before they make the said 
 Report. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Ludolf's Proposalls about Catechisms be recom- 
 mitted to the Divines of this Society, and they to meet at Mr. Brew- 
 ster's Chamber's next Thursday at 4 o'clock, and that the Lord Bishop 
 of Chichester - be particularly desired to attend. 
 
 Ordered that S f John Philips be desired to speak to S r George 
 Rook* about dispersing the Seaman's Monitor, together with the Kind 
 Caution against Swearing, and the Perswasive to the Observation of 
 the Lord's Day amongst the Saylors in his Majesty's Navy. 
 
 The Draught of a Letter to Mr. Hales was read, and with an 
 Amendment approved and ordered to be sent [not forthcoming]. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Kennett do draw up an Answer to Mr. Hales's 
 [A. C. 258] 2 d Letter to Mr. Hodges, and that he do lay it before the 
 Society at next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that 800 of the Kind Cautions against Swearing be delivered 
 to Major Heme, in order to be distributed amongst the Hackney 4 
 Coachmen. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Vincent Edwards of Alnwick accepting 
 the Correspondence [A. C. 250]. 
 A Letter read from Mr. Cocks, of Gloucester [A. C. 251]. 
 
 1 Edward Smith, Bishop of Down and Connor, 1699-1721, Dean of St. 
 Patrick's, Dublin. 
 
 2 John Williams, D.D., bom 1634; consecrated Bishop of Chichester, 
 1696 ; died 1709. Author of many Sermons, &c. 
 
 a Admiral Sir George Rook, who captured Gibraltar, 1704. 
 4 Hackney coaches first introduced, in 1625. The Star Chamber limited 
 their number in 1635. In 1700 the number allowed was 700. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 23 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Evans and Mr. Lloyd do conferr with Mr. Dean, 
 of Hereford, about the subject matter of it. 
 A Letter read from Mr. Gordon [A. C. 252]. 
 A Letter read from Mr. Heart [A. C. 255]. 
 A Letter read from Mr. Welshman [A. C. 253] 
 A Letter read from Mr. Wootton [A. C. 254]. 
 
 March 17, 1700-1- 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Frank a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Keith a Correspondent, Col. Colchester, Mr. Nelson, S r Edmund 
 Turner, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. 
 Ludolf a Correspondent, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Clark, Mr. Melmouth, 
 Dr. Slare, Mr. Arch Deacon Yeates a Correspondent, Dr. Evans, 
 Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Masson a Correspondent, [Dr. Willis, the Lord 
 Guilford, and Mr. Seaman. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Margitt's, Minister of Kempston in Bed- 
 fordshire [A. C. 260], to Mr. Frank, relating to the late Benefaction of 
 this Society to the Charity School in that place. 
 
 The Secretary acquainted the Society that the Lord Arch Bishop 
 of York doe's desire to see a List of the printed Books and Papers 
 dispersed by this Society. 
 
 Ordered that he do wait upon his Grace with the said List. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that the School of Twickenham will be opened 
 at Lady-day, above ,£30 per annum being subscrib'd thereunto. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Guilford be desired to speak to the Lord 
 Brook to encourage the said School. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that the Subscriptions to the School at St. Cathe- 
 rine's are now risen to ^50 per annum. 
 
 Ordered that it be recommended to the Agents of Schools to keep 
 a Table or Register of the Benefactors to each Charity School in the 
 vestry of the Parish Church. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Lloyd be desired to speak with the Lord Bishop 
 of Chester about the setling a Correspondence with the Clergy and 
 Laity at Namptwich. 
 
 Mr. Frank reported that they had made some Progress in Inspect- 
 ing the Correspondence of this Society, and moved that they might 
 have further time allow'd for finishing the same. 
 
 Ordered that the same Committee draw up a method for the 
 keeping up the Correspondence of this Society against next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Willis do draw up an answer to S r John Dudle- 
 ston's & to the Letter of Arch Deacon Entwistle, dated Nov r 15 
 [A. C. 207], 1700. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do make an Index to the 
 Abstract of the Letters to this Society against next meeting. 1 
 
 1 This index is in MS., and is printed at the r end of the Abstract of 
 Correspondence. 
 
124 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 A Debate arising about a Missionary or Missionaries to America 
 to be maintained by this Society. 
 
 Agreed that the particular members of this Society be desired to 
 recommend this matter among their Friends and acquaintance. 
 
 Ordered that the Treasurer do pay to the Lord Bishop of Chichester 
 the sum of ,£8 per annum, by quarterly payments, to be disposed of 
 in his Diocess towards Schools and other Charitable uses, as his Lord- 
 ship shall think fitt. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported that 9 Missionaries to the Plantations are in a 
 very fair way of being compleated, ,£400 per annum being already 
 subscribed, besides ^50 extraordinary. 
 
 Mr. Brewster reported from the Committee that they had agreed to 
 desire the Lord Bishop of Chichester to draw up a Paper, by way of 
 Question and Answer, for the use of the Greek Christians, which 
 Paper Dr. Woodroff has promised shall be translated into the vulgar 
 Greek by some Greeks at Oxford, and may be then printed and sent 
 accordingly. 
 
 Also that his Lordship had undertaken to draw up such a Paper. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd report's that S r John Philips has spoken to S r George 
 Rook about dispersing the Seaman's Monitor, &c, amongst the 
 Seamen, which S r George ha's readily promised to do to the utmost 
 of his power. 
 
 Dr. Kennet's Answer to Mr. Hales was read, approv'd of, and 
 order'd to be sent. 1 
 
 Mr. Nelson reported that a Gentleman, who desire's to be unknown, 
 ha's given 10 Guineas to the Plantations. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Holland be a Corresponding Member for Brigg, 
 in Lincolnshire, and that Mr. Brewster do advertize him thereof. 
 
 S r Arthur Owen approv'd of, & S r John Philips to desire his attend- 
 ance. 
 
 March 24, 1700-1. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Lloyd (Mr. Frank & Mr. Masson, Corre- 
 spondents), S r Edmund Turner, Col. Colchester, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 Bromfield, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Bray (Mr. Bowman, Mr. Keith, 
 Dr. Wynne, Mr. Davies, S r Richd. Bulkeley, Correspondents), 
 Dr. Evans, and Mr. Trymmer. 
 
 Ordered that the Rev d Mr. Bowerman be a Corresponding Member 
 for Ireland. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd reported that he had waited on the Lord Bishop of 
 Chester, who did promise to consider of some fitt persons, both Lay 
 & Clergy, to be recommended as Correspondents for Namptwich. 
 
 1 This answer is not forthcoming. There is a blank space for it below the 
 heading in the Letter Book. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 25 
 
 Mr. Frank reported from the Committee appointed to inspect the 
 Correspondence of the Society that they had drawn up a Postscript to 
 the Generall Letter, which they had added to 22 Copies to the said 
 Generall Letter, which Postscript, with the Addition to some particular 
 persons, was read and approv'd by the Society. 
 
 Also, that the said Committee did desire some further time for the 
 finishing this matter of the Correspondence. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported that the Subscriptions to the Plantations doe now 
 amount to ^600 per annum. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Shewell be a Correspondent for 
 Gravesend. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Nelson be desired to return the Thanks of this 
 Society to his Friend for his late Benefaction to the Plantations. 
 
 Order'd that the Lord Bishop of Bangor be desired to be a Corre- 
 sponding Member of this Society. 
 
 S r Rich d Bulkeley reported that Col. Bowyer, of Camberwell, ha's 
 promised to give the Interest of ^500 for 7 years (upon fitting Security) 
 to the Charity School at St. Georges, in Southwark. 
 
 Ordered that it be recommended to Mr. Bromfield to find him 
 sufficient security. 
 
 The Secretary presented the sum of 40 shillings as a Gift to this 
 Society (for the promotion of their pious Designs) from Mr. Kendall, 
 the Correspondent for Cornwall. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do return Mr. Kendal the Thanks of 
 this Society for his said Benefaction. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Newton and Mr. Avenant be Cor- 
 respondents for Newant in Gloucestershire. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Johns, of Stroud, be a Corre- 
 spondent for Strowdwater in the same County. 
 
 Ordered Mr. Edward Willey be a Lay Correspondent for the Isle 
 of Barbadoes. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Chancellor, of St. Asaph, and Mr. Davies be 
 desired to lye before this Society a List of the names of such Gentle- 
 men as they shall think fitt to be recommended to this Society as 
 Correspondents for the Diocess of St. Asaph. 
 
 Ordered that S r Richard Bulkeley's table of Schools be fairly copyed 
 against next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that there be delivered to Mr. Jackson, the Missionary to 
 Newfoundland, 1,000 copies of each of the Books and Papers 
 following : — 
 
 1. The former part of the Pastorall Letter. 1 
 
 2. Latter part of the same. 2 
 
 1 "A Pastoral Letter from a Minister to his Parishioners : being an Earnest 
 Exhortation to them to take care of their Souls, and a Preparative, in order 
 to render all future Methods of Instruction more effectual to their Education.' 
 Sixth Edition. London: 1713. 
 
 2 " Pastoral Advices and Directions in Order to a Virtuous Life here, and 
 Eternal Ilapf iness hereafter." 3rd Edit. 1729. 
 
126 JOURNAL 01'' THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 3. Kind Caution to Swearers. 
 
 4. Perswasive to the Observation of the Lord's Day. 
 
 5. Rebuke to the Sinn of Uncleanness. 
 
 6. The Christian's Way to Heaven. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do send to Mr. Serj' Hook 100 copies 
 of the Prayers for Prisoners under sentence of Death in order to 
 distribute y m as occasion shall serve. 
 
 March 31, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. Frank a Cor- 
 respondent, Mr. Clark (Mr. Bowerman & Mr. Keith Correspon- 
 dents), Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Bray, 
 Dr. Kennett, the Lord Bishop of Worcester, Mr. Lloyd (the Lords 
 the Bishops of Bangor & of Down & Connor Correspondents), 
 Mr. Nichols, the Dean of Chichester, & Dr. Willis. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Guilford be Reminded to speak to the Lord 
 Brook concerning the School at Twickenham. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Willis be putt in mind of the two Letters he is to 
 draw up for S r John Dudlestone and Arch Deacon Entwistle. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Chichester be reminded of the 
 Paper he ha's under taken to draw up for the Instruction of the Greek 
 Christians. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd reported that he had spoken to the Earle of Pembroke 
 (now first Commissioner of the Admiralty) upon the matter of dis- 
 persing the Society's Books and Papers amongst the seamen on board 
 his Majesty's Fleet, and that his Lordship' had promised to encourage 
 and countenance all the pious Designs of this Society. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Chester be consulted about the 
 Erecting a Charity School at Liverpool. 
 
 Dr. Willis read his answer to Arch Deacon Entwistle, wherein is 
 offered by the Society the sum of ^10 to the Arch Deaconry of Rich- 
 mond towards the Erection of a Lending Library therein, upon 
 Condition that it be brought to perfection. 
 
 Mr. Frank read the Report of" the Committee appointed to inspect 
 the Correspondence of this Society. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant be allow'd the Charge of a 
 Porter for carrying the Pacquetts. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Down and Connor be desired to 
 recommend some fitt persons in the Chief Town of his Diocess for 
 Correspondents with this Society. 
 
 Ordered that the Addition to the Generall Letter be sent to those 
 Gentlemen to whom it has not been sent already. 
 
 The Secretary reported that Mr. Fenwick had sent ,£40 for the 
 Plantations, which sum he design's to remitt annually. 
 
 Mr. Bromfield reported that he had mett with fitting security for 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. I 27 
 
 Col. Bowyer's .£500, and that they would wait on the Col. sometime 
 this week to treat with him about that matter. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. Willey of Barbadoes. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported that in Newfoundland ' there are constantly (in 
 the seaven Bays thereof belonging to the English) about 7,000 People, 
 and in Summer about 17,000 Souls who have not yet had any Minister 
 or ministerial offices performed amongst them. 
 
 Also that Mr. Jackson, who is appointed to be Minister at St. John's 
 Fort, is desired to visit the 6 other Bays, and to appoint a Reader to 
 celebrate Divine Service in each of them. 
 
 Ordered that a sum not exceeding £6 be laid out in Church Bibles 
 and Common Prayers, to be carryed thither by the said Mr. Jackson. 
 
 7 April, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Littell, S r Edmund 
 Turner, Mr. Clark, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Slare, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Ludolf a Correspondent, Dr. Stanhope a 
 Correspondent, Lord Guilford, Mr. Vernon, Dr. Willis, Dr. 
 Kennett. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Jackson be a Correspondent for 
 Newfoundland. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to Dr. Willis to consider of the neces- 
 sary Alterations in the Circular Letters. 
 
 Ordered that Sir Richard Bulkeley be reminded of the Table of 
 Schools. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that at the School at East Smithfield there are 
 now 46 Girls cloathed. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that the School at Twickenham will be soon 
 opened, ^50 per annum being subscribed thereunto. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that at Clerkenwell the School was opened a 
 week ago, about ,£150 per annum being subscribed, and 25 Boys 
 cloathed. 
 
 Ordered that 100 Copies of the Book call'd the Christian Schollar 2 
 be delivered to the Agents of Schools, and distributed by them ac- 
 cording to their Discretion. 
 
 The Agents laid before the Society some Proposalls of theirs re- 
 lating to Schools. 
 
 Ordered that they be referred to the Consideration of Dr. Willis. 
 
 1 The sovereignty of England was not recognised till 1715. Dr. Bray, in 
 his Memorial, deplores the tact that at this time "no Preaching, Prayers, or 
 Sacraments, or any Ministerial or Divine Offices, were performed " in New- 
 foundland. 
 
 2 "The Christian Scholar, in Rules and Directions for Children and Youth 
 sent to English Schools, more especially designed for the Poor Boys Taught 
 and Cloathed by Charity in the Parish of St. Botolph, Aldgate," by White 
 Kennett, D.D. (Bp. of Pelerboro'). Seventh Edit., 1728. 
 
128 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 14 April, 1701. 
 
 Present : The Lord Bishop of Chester, Dr. Bray (Mr. Masson & Mr. 
 Bowerman, Correspondents), S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. 
 Ludolf a Correspondent, Dr. Evans, Dr. Willis, Mr. Hodges, Mr. 
 Keith a Correspondent. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Chester acquainted the Society that he should 
 visit his Diocess soon after Easter, that then he would talk with the 
 ministers of Liverpool about the Erection of a Charity School there, 
 w^ h Design his Lordship promised to promote, and that he would 
 transmitt to the Society an account of what he should doe therein. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. Shewell about a method 
 of dispersing the Society's Books and Papers amongst the Seamen on 
 board his Majesty's Fleet. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Chester declared his opinion that Kendall is 
 the most proper Place for a Lending Library within the Arch 
 Deaconry of Richmond, there being 12 Cha'ppells of Ease belonging 
 to the Vicaridge of Kendal, the Curates of which are all very meanly 
 provided for. 
 
 Ordered that a Summ not exceeding £3. 12s. be delivered to Mr. 
 Skeat, in order to buy a parcell of Bibles and Common Prayers for the 
 Charity School at Cripplegate. 
 
 Ordered that £20 be allowed the Masters of Charity Schools to- 
 wards the Charges of their Meeting the next week. 
 
 The Lord Bishop of Chester reported that about Christmas week 
 last there was a Charity School open'd at Chester for 40 Boys, to which 
 is now Subscribed ,£68. 10s. per annum, which his Lordship hope's 
 will be advanced to £%o per annum upon his next Journey into the 
 Country. 
 
 Mr. Shute reported that the Lord Keeper had given £5 out of the 
 Box money to this Society to be disposed toward the Promoting 
 Charity Schools as they shall think fitt. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute & Mr. Littell do return his Lordship the 
 Thanks of this Society for his said Benefaction. 
 
 Ordered that the said £5 be employed in promoting the Charity 
 School at Wapping. 
 
 Ordered that the Report of the Committee appointed to inspect the 
 Correspondents of this Society be again considered at next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Chester be desired to dispose of 
 £10 a year (being his Subscription to this Society) within his Diocess 
 in such charitable uses as his Lordship shall think fitt. 
 
 A Letter, with 2 Extracts of Letters, read from Mr. Ostervald [A. C. 
 278]. 
 
 S r John Chardin approv'd of, and Mr. Lloyd to desire his attend- 
 ance. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 29 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Thomas Pomfrett be a Correspon- 
 dent for Luton in Bedfordshire, being propos'd by Dr. Bray. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Thomas Binnes be a Correspondent 
 for Cheadle in Staffordshire, being propos'd by Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 Ordefd that Mr. Edward Bromfield be a Lay Correspondent for 
 Boston in New England. 
 
 21 April, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r John Philips, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield (Mr. Masson, Mr. 
 Edward Bromfield, Correspondents), Mr. Seaman, Mr. Keith a 
 Correspondent, Col. Dudley a Correspondent. 
 
 Ordered that the Proposalls of the Agents of Schools be referred to 
 Dr. Woodward, and that he be desired to prepare and fitt them for 
 the Press. 
 
 Ordered that 1,000 Copies of the printed Papers against unclean - 
 ness and Drunkenness be bought. 
 
 Ordered that 800 Copies of each be distributed amongst the Seamen 
 with the other Books and Papers sent them by this Society. 
 
 Ordered that 200 Copies of each be delivered to Dr. Bray, to be by 
 him dispersed in Mary Land x and Virginia. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfield be desired to conferr with Col. Bowyer 
 sometime this week upon the Subject of Charity Schools. 
 
 Mr. Shute reported that at Cripplegate School there are 100 Boys 
 cloathed with Cloath Coats, Caps, Bands, Stockings, Shooes and 
 Buckles for ^48. 
 
 Ordered that such a List of the Correspondents be delivered to Mr. 
 Skeate as he shall desire, and that the Secretary do give him a 
 Recommendatory Letter to them. 
 
 A Draught of a Letter to the Dean and Ministers of Neufchatel 
 was read. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred (together with the Abstract from Mr. 
 Ostervalde's Letter to Mr. Masson) to the Consideration of a Com- 
 mittee, and they to meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers on Wednesday 
 next at 5 o'clock. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Masson, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Chamberlayne be 
 that Committee. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to Col. Dudley and Mr. Chamberlayne 
 
 1 Maryland had obtained an Established Church in 1699. In 1700 many 
 Parishes had built churches, but were unable to get ministers to officiate. The 
 salary generally paid in this colony was about £Zo a year ; but this depended 
 altogether on the success of the tobacco crop, all salaries being paid in that 
 article. The Quakers were calculated to be about one-tenth of the popula- 
 tion. 
 
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130 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 to take care of the Distribution of the Society's Books and Papers 
 amongst the Seamen on board his Majesty's Fleet. 
 
 Resolved that all persons who are in arrears to this Society as their 
 Subscriptions be desired to pay in such arrears to the Treasurer with 
 all convenient speed. 
 
 Ordered that a Copy of the said Resolution be sent forthwith to 
 those Members of this Society as are so found in arrears, and that 
 their attendance be desired at next meeting Upon matters of great 
 moment. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Hales to Mr. Hodges [A. C. 283]. 
 
 Ordered that it be again read at next meeting. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Gordon [A. C. 280]. 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to Col. Dudley and Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 and that it be again read at next meeting immediately after the Minutes, 
 and nothing to intervene. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Bray do lay before the Society at next meeting a 
 List of such Books as he shall judge proper to be procured to com- 
 pleat a Lending Library for the Fleet. 
 
 28 April, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Evans, S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r Edmund Turner, 
 Mr. Brewster, Dr. Slare, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Mecken, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bulstrode (Mr. 
 Masson, Mr. Bowerman, Correspondents), Mr. Nevill, Dr. 
 Nichols a Correspondent, the Lord Guilford. 
 
 Mr. Neville approved of, and Dr. Bray to desire his Attendance. 
 
 Ordered that a Committee do meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers 
 next Thursday at 4 o'clock for the Regulating and Compleating the 
 Correspondence of this Society. 
 
 Ordered that S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Bulstrode, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nevill, Dr. Nichols, & Mr. 
 Seaman be that Committee. 
 
 Mr. Chamberlayne reporting that the Paper against Drunkenness is 
 not yet printed, 
 
 Ordered that instead thereof, 1,000 more of the Papers against 
 Swearing be sent and distributed amongst the Seamen. 
 
 The Translation of a French Letter to the Dean x and Pastors of 
 Neufchatel was read, approv'd, and ordered to be sent. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Tronchin and Mr. Turetin be Correspondent for 
 Geneva. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Saurin.be the Correspondent for Utrecht. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Nevill be desired to advertise them thereof. 
 
 Mr. Hales Letter to Mr. Hodges was again read. 
 
 Ordered that Dr. Nicholls do draw up a Latin Letter to be sent to 
 
 1 J. F. Osterwald, who was appointed Dean in 1700. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C. K. 131 
 
 the Clergy of Canton of Zurich, and that he do bring it to the Com- 
 mittee next Thursday. 
 
 A Debate arising about a Lending Library for the Fleet, 
 
 Ordered that it be referred to th' abovementioned Com'" and they 
 to meet at Mr. Brewsters next Thursday at 3 o'clock, and to estimate 
 the Charge thereof. 
 
 Ordered that four pounds be distributed amongst Mr. Serj' Hook's 
 servants. 
 
 The Translation of a Letter read from Mr. De Berringhen [A. C. 
 285]. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do draw up an answer thereunto. 
 
 Dr. Bray reported that the Executors of Mr. Thoresby, having mett 
 with his Memoriall, have disposed (out of Mr. Thorseby's money left 
 to Charitable uses) of the sume of ^100 in buying of Bibles, Common 
 Prayers, and Catechisms for the Plantations, and that accordingly with 
 the said sum there are bought 40 Church Bibles, 500 smaller Bibles, 
 500 Common Prayers, and upwards of 2,000 Catechisms. 
 
 5 May, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Mapletoft, Mr. Shute, Dr. Bray, S r Edmund Turner, 
 Col. Colchester, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Clark, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bromfield (Mr. Deffray, Dr. Stanhope, 
 & Mr. Bowerman, Correspondents), Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Seaman, 
 Mr. Nevill (S r Richard Bulkeley, Mr. Masson, Col. Dudley, & 
 Mr. Edward Bromfield Correspondents). 
 
 Mr. Bromfield reported that Col. Bowyer had promised to subscribe 
 ^20 or ^25 a year for the Support of Charity Schools. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfield and Mr. Bridges do conferr again with 
 Col. Bowyer about this matter, and that they take with them the Sub- 
 scription Roll. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that the School at Twickenham was opened 
 last Tuesday, and that there are 50 Boys Cloath'd therein. 
 
 Also That at St. Andrew's, Holbourn, they have added 20 Girls to 
 the number before taught there. 
 
 Also that a certain Lady is about setting up a School at Watford in 
 Hartfordshire for 40 Boys there to be taught for ever. 
 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook reported that the Lord Keeper had been pleased 
 of his own accord to promise to promote the pious Designs of this So- 
 ciety, especially in regard to Charity Schools, for which he seemed 
 to have a particular concern. 
 
 Ordered that the Thanks of this Society be returned to his Lord- 
 ship, and that the Lords Bishops of Worcester, Chichester, Gloucester, 
 and Bangor, the Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, and Mr. Justice Hook, 
 or any three of them, be desired to do the same. 
 
 The Secretary report's . that the Arch Bishop of York was very well 
 
132 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 pleased with the Proceedings of this Society, which he promised to 
 encourage in his Province, & and that as an earnest of his good will 
 he would send them ^10, to be disposed as they should think fitt. 
 
 Ordered that the Thanks of this Society be returned to his Grace, 
 and that the Lord Guilford, S r John Philips, S r William Hustler, and 
 the Secretary be desired to wait on his Grace with the same. 
 
 Resolved that it be a standing order to this Society that all new 
 motions be made at the second reading of the Minutes, after those of 
 the first week, and before those of the last. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Baron be a Correspondent for Mary- 
 land, being propos'd by Dr. Bray. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Richard Bromhall be a Lay Correspondent for 
 Ryegate in Surrey, being propos'd by Mr. Cranston. 
 • A Letter read from S r George Wheeler [A. C. 272]. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do return him a short answer of Thanks. 
 
 Ordered that the said Letter from S r George Wheeler be referred 
 to the Lord Bp. of Worcester, and to the other Lords the Bishops who 
 are Members of this Society. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Cranston of Ryegate. 
 
 Mr. Bromfield reported that Mr. Cranston was erecting a very con- 
 siderable Lending Library at Ryegate, and that it is in a fair way of 
 being compleated. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Bedford at Bristol [A. C. 293]. 
 
 A Letter read from S r William Daws. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfield doe write an answer to Mr. Cranston. 
 
 The Translation of a Letter read from Mr. Scherer [A. C. 284]. 
 
 Ordered that S r Richard Bulkeley be desired to answer it. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Lewis of Ackryse [A. C. 290]. 
 
 Ordered that half a hundred of the late printed Letters to Justices 
 of Peace be bought, and laid before the Society next meeting. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Shewell [A. C. 291]. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Shute do conferr with his Grace the Lord Arch 
 Bishop of Canterbury upon the Subject matter of it. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Tatam of Sutton (on the Hill) in 
 Derbyshire [A. C. 288]. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Ostervald [A. C. 292]. 
 
 Ordered that the Secretary do write answers to S r Will" 1 Daws, Mr. 
 Lewis, and Mr. Tatam. 
 
 Mr. Deffray presented to the Society for the Plantations two 
 Guineas 'from Mr. John Thomas, of New Rumney, and seaventeen 
 shillings from another Gentleman who desire's to be unknown. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Deffray be desired to return the Thanks of the 
 Society to the said Gentlemen for their said Benefaction. 
 
 The Draught of a Charter for the Erecting a Corporation for Pro- 
 pagating the Gospell in Foreign Parts was read. 1 
 
 1 This is the first recorded step towards the Charter for S. P.G. See next 
 two meetings, and those of June 9th and June 23rd. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 33 
 
 Ordered thereupon that a List of the Residing Members of this 
 Society be delivered to Dr. Bray. 
 
 12 May, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Davies a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Col. Colchester, 
 S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Clarke, Dr. Harvey, Lord Bishop of 
 Gloucester, Mr. Justice Hook, the Lord Guilford, Mr. Melmouth, 
 Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Deffray a Correspondent, Dr. Mapletoft, Dr. 
 Evans, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Hodges, S r Richd. Bulkeley a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Lord Bishop of Worcester, Mr. 
 Baccus a Correspondent, S r W m Hustler, Mr. Brewster, S r John 
 Philips. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Neville be putt in mind of the Letters he was 
 desired to write to Mr. Tronchin, Mr. Turetin, & Mr. Saurin. 
 
 Ordered that the Rev d Mr. Baccus be a Corresponding Member of 
 this Society. 
 
 The Petition of Dr. Bray to his Majesty, with other Papers relating 
 to the Corporation to be erected for the Propagation of the Gospell in 
 Foreign Parts was read. 
 
 The Lord Guilford Reported that his Grace the Arch Bishop of 
 Canterbury upon a Discourse with his Lordship about the Corporation 
 for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts had promised 20 Guineas 
 towards the Charges of passing the Grant of it. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Brewster & Mr. Bulstrode be assisting to Dr. 
 Bray in sollicking the said Grant thro' the severall offices, and that 
 they do lay an Estimate of the Charges thereof before this Society at 
 next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that all the absent Members be summoned then to attend. 
 
 The Translation of the Latin Letter of this Society to the Clergy 
 of the Canton of Zurich was read, approv'd, and (with some Amend- 
 ments) ordered to be sent. 
 
 His Grace the Lord Arch Bishop of York sent by the Secretary 
 £\o to this Society, to be disposed as they shall think fitt. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Worcester and the Lord Guilford 
 do return the Thanks of this Society to his Grace the Arch Bishop of 
 Canterbury for his promise of 20 Guineas, and that they do com- 
 municate the orders of this Society & Forms of Subscriptions to the 
 Right Honorable the Lord Keeper. 
 
 A Letter read from Mr. Professor Frank of Hall in Saxony [A. C. 
 296]. 
 
 Ordered that the new Account of the Progress of the Reformation 
 of Manners, with the Letter to Justices of the Peace, be sent in the 
 Packetts to the Correspondents of this Society. 
 
134 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 19 May, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Davies, a Correspondent, Mr. Littell, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Comyns, Mr. Trymmer, Ur. Slare, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Serj' 
 Hook, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Seaman, Lord Bishop 
 of Chichester, Ur. Manningham, Sr. Rich' 1 Bulkeley a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Cotton, Col. Colchester, Mr. Nicolls, Lord Bp. of 
 Bangor a Correspondent. 
 
 Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Chichester be desired to speak 
 with Mr. Dean of Peterborough concerning the Charity School de- 
 signed to be sett up in Covent Garden Parish. 
 
 Ordered that the Reverend Dr. Green be desired to conferr with 
 the Rev d Mr. Wright concerning a Charity School at Stepney. 
 
 Ordered that the Treasurer do deliver to the Agents of Schools a 
 fitting number of the printed Papers following, viz' . — 
 Kind Caution to Profane Swearers. 
 
 ag l the Sin of Uncleanness. 
 
 Perswasive to the Observation of the Lord's Day. 
 
 Caution ag' the Sin of Drunkenness. 
 
 Vindication of those who inform of the Breach of the Law. 
 
 Ordered that the Society do meet next Thursday at Mr. Brewster's 
 Chambers to propose Mr. Wright the second time. 
 
 Ordered that Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Bridges be putt in mind of carry- 
 ing the Subscription Roll of the Charity Schools to Colonel Bowyer. 
 
 The Charter i was again read & debated, & several Amendments 
 made, and the names of the Secretary & other officers propos'd and 
 agreed to, and it being very late, the farther consideration of it was 
 referred to S r Richard Bulkeley, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Serj' Hook, & the 
 Secretary, who are to meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers to-morrow at 
 4 in the Afternoon. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode reported that he had informed himself of the Charges 
 of passing the Grant for a Charter, and that he found that the Charges 
 of the first skin would amount to threescore pounds, and all the rest 
 to twenty each. 
 
 26 May, 1701. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Nevill, Mr. Clark, Mr. 
 Melmouth, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Torriano, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Serjeant Hook, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Keith a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Evans, Dr. Willis, S r Richd. Bulkeley 
 a Correspondent, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Comyns, Lord Guilford, 
 Col. Colchester. 
 
 Mr. Bridges report's that Col. Bowyer ha's subscribed £$, part of 
 the ^25, to the School in St. Georges, Southwark, and the School for 
 
 1 S.P.G. Charter. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 135 
 
 Girls in St. Andrews, Holbourne, is increased to the number of 
 Fourscore. 
 
 Mr. Skeat report's that there is a Benefaction of ^20 lately made to 
 the School of Girls in White Chappell. 
 
 Mr. Gardener report's that at St. Sepulcher's Parish the Subscription 
 to the School for Boys is arisen to ,£110 per annum. 
 
 The Letters to Mr. Tronchin, Mr. Turetin, & Mr. Saurin were read. 
 But not entered into the Appendix to the Journal, because they 
 were drawn by a private hand, & regularly ought not to have 
 been read. 
 
 Resolved that the Accompts of this Society be audited once a 
 Quarter. 
 
 Mr. Wright approv'd, having been propos'd the 2 d time last 
 Thursday, and Mr. Serj' Hook to desire his attendance. 
 
 Resolved that if there shall be present moneys wanting for the 
 Payment of the Charter for Erecting a Corporation for propagating 
 the Gospell in Foreign Parts, that this Society will advance the Same 
 upon the Creditt of the said Corporation. 
 
 Resolved that in case of such want of moneys this Society will 
 apply the late Benefaction of his Grace the Lord Arch Bishop of York 
 to this use. 
 
 Thereupon Mr. Bromfield preferred to advance ,£20 to the same 
 use. 
 
 2 June, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Dr. Stanhope a 
 Correspondent, S r Edmund Turner, S r Richard Blackmore, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
 Masson a Correspondent, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Arch Deacon Trimnel, 
 Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 1. Dr. Trymnel 1 and Col. Bowyer approv'd of, and Dr. Manningham 
 to desire their attendance. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Thorold be a Corresponding 
 Member for Rotterdam in Holland. 
 
 3. Ordered that a sum not exceeding four pounds be allowed Mr. 
 Hodges for the Translating and Printing in Dutch the following 
 Tracts, 2 viz. : — 
 
 The Pastoral Letter, first & second Part. 
 
 A Caution against Swearing. 
 
 A Perswasive to the Observation of the Lord's Day. 
 
 A Rebuke to the Sin of Drunkeness. 
 
 A Rebuke to the Sin of Uncleanness. 
 
 4. A Letter read from Mr. Shewell [A. C. 294]. 
 
 5. A Letter read from Mr. Gubbs. 
 
 1 Chas. Trymnel, D.D., then Archdeacon of Norfold, afterwards Bishop of 
 Norwich, 1707, and of Winchester, 1721 ; died 1723. 
 
 2 Note the early effort towards supplying Foreign Translations. 
 
136 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 6. Ordered that a thousand Seaman's Monitors, 
 
 „ „ a thousand Cautions ag st Swearing, 
 
 „ „ a thousand Cautions against Drunkeness, 
 
 „ „ a thousand Perswasives to the Observation of L d " 
 
 Day, 
 „ „ & an hundred Church Catechisms be delivered to 
 
 Dr. Stanhope to put them into the Hands of Admiral Benbow, 1 who 
 ha's promised to distribute them amongst the Seamen on board the 
 Squadron under his command, now design'd for the West Indies. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary do wait on S r George Rook, and 
 confer with him about the Books given to the Seamen under his 
 command, and thereupon that he do write to Admiral Hobson, Mr. 
 Shewell, and Mr. Gubbs. 
 
 8. A Letter read from Mr. Osteravald [A. C. 310]. 
 
 9. Ordered that at next meeting the Letters from Mr. Hales [A. C. 
 308], Mr. Frank [A. C. 306], &c, be read in the first place, and nothing 
 to intervene. 
 
 9 June, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Mr. Shute, S r Edmund Tumor, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Serj 1 Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, S r John Philips, Mr. Arch 
 Deacon Trymnel, Col. Bowyer, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Trymner, and Mr. Keith a Correspondent. 
 
 1. The Secretary reported that he had waited on S r George Rook, 
 who again renew'd his Promises of effectually dispersing the Society's 
 Gift of Books and Papers amongst the Seamen on board the Fleet. 
 
 2. Also that S r George returned his Thanks to this Society for the 
 Trust and Confidence they had reposed in him as to this Affair. 
 
 3. Dr. Bray reported that his Majesty had been pleased in Council 
 to sign the Order for the Charter erecting a Corporation for Propa- 
 gating the Gospell in Foreign Parts, which Charter is now actually 
 passing the several and proper Offices. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Treasurer doe pay to Dr. Bray the sum of twenty 
 pounds (upon the Credit of the said Corporation) towards the payment 
 of passing the said Charter. 
 
 5. Resolved that the Arrears of Subscriptions bee applyed to the 
 same purposes. 
 
 6. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant doe wait upon those 
 Members who are in Arrears, and desire them to pay in the same, 
 acquainting them with this extraordinary occasion. 
 
 7. Resolved that the Quarterly Subscription for the next Quarter 
 be immediately raised for the same purposes. 
 
 8. Mr. Serjeant Hook (upon the Credit of the said Corporation) 
 
 1 Admiral Benbow, the hero of the naval engagement off Carthagena, 1702. 
 He died the same year of his wounds. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 137 
 
 advanced tenn pounds over and above two Guineas, which he pre- 
 sented to the Society as a free Gift. 
 
 9. Ordered that Dr. Bray do return the Thanks of this Society to 
 Mr. Blathwait for his great zeal, care, and pains in procuring the Law 
 for Establishing the Church of England in Maryland. 
 
 10. A Letter read from Mr. Hales to the Secretary [A.C. 308]. 
 
 11. Another Letter read from the same Gentleman to Mr. Hodges, 
 dated May 24, 1701, wherein, amongst other matters, he desire's 
 the Society to recommend a Swiss officer to the King. 1 
 
 12. Resolved That this Society will always decline the Intermedling 
 with all matters which are Foreign to their Religious Designs. 
 
 13. Ordered that Mr. Arch Deacon Trymnel do write an Answer 
 to both the said Letters, and lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 14. Ordered that the two last Letters of Mr. Hales to this Society 
 be copyed and sent to his Brother, Mr. Arch Deacon Booth, and that 
 the Secretary doe take care thereof. 
 
 15. Ordered that such Letters as yet remain to be read be con- 
 sidered at next meeting. 
 
 16 June, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Evans, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Brewster, Dr. Stanhope a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Dr. Kennett, 
 Mr. Reynolds. 
 
 1. Mr. Serjeant Hook reported that the Society for Reformation of 
 Manners had dispersed above thirty thousand printed Papers through- 
 out all the publick Houses in and about London and Westminster, 
 and that these Papers were well received in all these Houses, tho' 
 between six and seaven thousand in number, except in about twenty 
 of them. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant doe remind such Gentle- 
 men as are in Arrears to the Plantations. 
 
 3. Dr. Verney 2 approv'd, and Dr. Bray to desire his Attendance. 
 
 4. Dr. Stanhope reported that Admiral Bembow return'd his 
 Thanks to the Society for the Trust they reposed in him, promising 
 to use his utmost endeavours in dispersing their Books amongst the 
 Seamen under his Command, according to their Intentions. 
 
 5. Ordered that a hundred Copies of the Christian Schollar be de- 
 livered to the Agents of Schools to be dispersed amongst the Schollars 
 at their leaving the Schools. 
 
 6. Mr. Skeat report's that the Bishop of Salisbury preach'd yester- 
 day at St. James's upon the Subject of Charity Schools, & that there- 
 upon there was collected the same day about forty pounds. 
 
 1 This letter is not forthcoming. 
 
 2 Hon. Geo. Verney, D.D. (Lord Willoughby de Broke), Dean of Windsor. 
 
138 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 7. Ordered that Dr. Kennett be desired to conferr with Dr. Wake 
 about the Charity School in his Parish. 
 
 8. The Answer to Mr. Hales's two last Letters were read, approvd, 
 and orderd to be sent. 
 
 g. Mr. Hales having desired that this Society would certifye the 
 Prince of Hesse Cassel, upon his coming hither, of their Designs and 
 Methods in promoting Christian Knowledge, 
 
 10. Resolved that the Secretary do immediately inform himself of 
 the properest way of Addressing to the Princes of Hesse Cassel, and 
 that he be impowered to call to his Assistance such Members of 
 this Society as he shall think necessary. 
 
 11. A Letter read from Mr. Frank [A. C. 306]. 
 
 12. A Letter read from Mr. De Beringhen [A. C. 307]. 
 
 13. Ordered that the Secretary do write him an Answer. 
 
 14. A Letter read from Mr. Arch Deacon Booth [A. C. 313]. 
 
 15. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Lay Shaw and Mr. Blackburn 
 be Correspondents for Warrington, in Lancashire. 
 
 16. Resolved that Mr. Noah Neat be a Lay Correspondent for 
 Stamford, in Lincolnshire. 
 
 17. Resolved That this Society will take off a hundred Accounts of 
 Monsieur Vallone's Conversion [see A. C. 307]. 
 
 18. Ordered that the Secretary do advertize Mr. De Beringhen 
 thereof. 
 
 19. The Abstract of a Letter read from Mr. Scherer. 
 
 23 June, 1701. 
 
 Present: S r George Wheeler a Correspondent, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, 
 S r John Philips, Mr. Torriano, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Dr. Kennett, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 Comyns, Mr. Serj 1 Hook, Mr. Sacheverell x a Correspondent 
 (talk'd of, but not actually made so). 
 
 1. Ordered that a thousand of the Papers against Drunkeness be 
 delivered to S r George Rook, and a thousand of that paper against 
 Uncleanness to Admirall Benbow, in order to disperse them amongst 
 the Seamen under their command. 
 
 2. Ordered that a thousand of the Pastoral Letters be delivered to 
 S r George Rook, and a thousand more of the said Letters to Admiral 
 Bembow, for the purposes above mention'd. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Secretary do take care to see this clone. 
 
 4. His Majesty's Letters Patents under the Great Seal of England 
 for erecting a Corporation by the name of the Society for Propagation 
 
 1 This is probably the afterwards celebrated Dr. Sacheverell, who was then 
 twenty-eight years of age. • ■ 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 39 
 
 of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was laid before the Society by Dr . 
 Bray, and read. 
 
 5. Resolved that the Thanks of the Society be returned to Dr. Bray 
 for his great care and pains in procuring the Grant of the s d Letters 
 Patents. 
 
 6. Agreed that a Committee do wait on his Grace the Lord Arch 
 Bishop of Canterbury, and with the Thanks of this Society to his 
 Grace for his promoting the passing the aforesaid Letters Patents, to 
 know of him what time and place he will be pleased to appoint for 
 the first meeting of the Society for Propagation of the Gospel in 
 Foreign Parts. 
 
 7. Ordered that S r John Philips, S r George Wheeler, S r W m 
 Hustler, Dr. Bray, and the Secretary, or any three of them, be that 
 Committee. 
 
 8. Dr. Bray laying before the Society Mr. Whiting's and Mr. 
 Mackburney's Bills of the Charges of the King's Charter. 
 
 9. Agreed that the said Bills be inspected and considered by a 
 Committee. 
 
 10. Ordered that Mr. Serjeant Hook, Dr. Bray, Mr. Comyns, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Brewster, and the Secretary be that Committee, and that 
 they do meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers to-morrow at four o'clock. 
 
 11. Resolved nemine contradicetite that the Resolution of this 
 Society, made on the ninth Instant, upon the desires of Mr. Hales for 
 this Society to recommend a Swiss officer to his Majesty, be forthwith 
 entered amongst the Standing orders of this Society. 
 
 30 June, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute (S r Geo. Wheeler, Dr. Woodward, & 
 Mr. Bowerman Correspondents), Mr. Brewster, Mr. Melmouth, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Serjeant Hook, S r William Hustler, S r 
 John Philips, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Vernon, S r Humfrey Mack- 
 worth, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Bulstrode, Col. Dudley a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Comyns. 
 
 r. Ordered that one hundred of Dr. Bray's Baptismal Covenants be 
 delivered to the Agents of Schools, and by them, according to their 
 discretion, among such Schollars as leave the said Schools. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Secretary do search the Journal of this Society 
 for their Resolutions about a General Subscription Roll to the Charity 
 Schools, and that he do make his Report at next meeting. 
 
 3. Resolved that this Society will hereafter take into their Con- 
 sideration the case of such Boys educated in the Charity Schools as 
 are of very extraordinary Parts. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary do consider the first Circular Letter 
 to the Correspondents, and that he do lay such Alterations as he shall 
 
140 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 judge necessary to be made therein before this Society at next 
 meeting. 1 
 
 5. Resolved that the Accounts of this Society be audited by a Com- 
 mittee at the Treasurer's, next Thursday at four o'clock. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Hodges, Mr. Toriano, Mr. Seaman, the Secre- 
 tary, Dr. Bray, or any of them, with Mr. Shute, be that Committee. 
 
 7. Ordered that it be an Instruction to the said Committee that 
 they consider the State of the Debt due to Dr. Bray, and that they do 
 make their Report at next meeting. 
 
 8. Ordered that the absent Members of this Society be summoned 
 at next meeting. 
 
 9. Resolved that Col. Joseph Dudley, now Governour of New 
 England, be desired to be a Correspondent with this Society for that 
 Province, who, being present, signifyed his Acceptance. 
 
 10. The Secretary reported that the Committee had waited on his 
 Grace the Lord Arch Bishop of Canterbury with the Thanks of this 
 Society, & that his Grace had been pleased to summon the Cor- 
 poration to meet together as the last Friday at his Palace at Lambeth. 2 
 
 11. Also that the said Corporation had mett there accordingly, and 
 made choice of their officers. 
 
 12. The Secretary reported from the Committee appointed to 
 inspect Mr. Whiting and Mr. Mackbumey's Bill of the Charges of 
 passing the Charter, that they had inspected the same accordingly, 
 and that the Corporation, at their last meeting, had been pleased to 
 take cognizance thereof, and had referred them to their own Auditors. 
 
 13. A Letter read from Mr. Wesley 3 [A. C. 317 also 321]. 
 
 14. Ordered that the Secretary do communicate it to Mr. Dean of 
 Chichester, and that he do write Mr. Wesley a present Answer, and 
 another Letter to Mr. Smith of Gainsborough. 
 
 15. A Letter read from Mr. Johns, of Strowd [A. C. 318]. 
 
 16. Ordered that the Secretary do write him an Answer 
 
 17. A Letter read from Mr. Harries, of Llantrissent [A. C. 314]. 
 
 18. Ordered that George Howell's, Esq., be a Lay Correspondent 
 for Bovile, near Cardiff, in Glamorganshire. 
 
 19. Ordered that the Secretary do write an answer to Mr. Harris. 
 
 1 These alterations were made necessary by formation of S.P.G. 
 
 s First meeting of the Corporated Society for the Propagation of the 
 Gospel. 
 
 3 Rev. Samuel Wesley, Rector of Epworth, Lincolnshire, afterwards of 
 Wroote, born about 1662 ; died 1735. Father of John and Charles Wesley. 
 Author of " Dissertationes in Librum Jobi," &c. &c. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 141 
 
 7 July, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Arch Deacon Trimnel, Mr. Arch Deacon 
 Kennett, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Serj' 
 Hook, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Slare, Mr. 
 Keith a Correspondent, Dr. Evans. 
 
 1. A Debate arising about altering the day of this Society's 
 meeting. 
 
 2. Ordered that it be deferred till a fuller meeting. 
 
 3. Dr. Kennett made his Report of the Conference between him 
 and Dr. Wake, pursuant to the Desires of this Society upon the 16th 
 of June, and the Society acquiesc'd in Dr. Wake's opinion. 
 
 4. Resolved that a fitting number of the Prayers for Condemned 
 Criminals be dispersed throughout the severall Circuits. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Secretary do take care to see this done. 
 
 6. Mr. Skeat and Mr. Gardner presenting to the Society a written 
 account of their late Journey into the Countrey in order to disperse 
 the Books and Papers for Reformation of manners, 
 
 7. Resolved that the Thanks of this Society be given to them for 
 the same. 
 
 8. Mr. Skeat reported that there are 18 Boys ready to be discharged 
 out of Aldgate School, and moved the Society for a small sum of 
 money towards perfecting them in writing and Accompts. 
 
 9. Ordered that a Sum not exceeding five pounds be allowed the 
 Agents upon that account. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Hodges, the Chaplain Generall 
 to the Fleete, be a Corresponding Member. 
 
 11. The Secretary reported the several Minutes relating to a Form, 
 and lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 12. Ordered that the Secretary do prepare a Draught of such a 
 Form, and lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 13. Ordered that the Consideration of the State of the Debt of Dr. 
 Bray upon the ace' of the Plantations be adjourned to the next 
 meeting 
 
 14. The Secretary presented his Report of the Alterations fitt to be 
 made in the several Circular Letters. 
 
 15. Ordered that the said Report be read at next meeting. 
 
 16. Ordered that Mr. Paul Dudley be an Additional Correspondent 
 for Boston in New England. 
 
 14 July, 1701. 
 
 Present: S r George Wheeler a Correspondent, Dr. Bray, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Dudley a Cor- 
 respondent, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield. 
 1. Resolved that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. 
 
I42 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Bulstrode 1 for his late seasonable Vindication of the Religious Society 
 meeting at St. Katherines. 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Serj' Hook be desired to speak to the Judges 
 about disposing the Society's Papers design'd for the use of the Con- 
 demned Criminals. 
 
 3. The Secretary laid before the Society a Form of a Generall Sub- 
 scription to the Charity Schools, which was read, and with some 
 Amendments, approv'd. 
 
 4. Mr. Skeat reported that the Subscription to the School at St. 
 Katherines is now raised to ,£68 per annum, and a Schoolmaster 
 chosen. 
 
 5. A Debate arising about payment of part of the Debt due to Dr. 
 Bray, 
 
 6. Resolved that upon the Account of the Smalness of the Number 
 of the Members here present, it be referred to the next meeting, and 
 then finally determined. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do send a particular 
 Summons for the absent Members to attend. 
 
 8. The Secretary reported the necessary Alterations to be made in 
 the severall Circular Letters, w ch were agreed to by the Society. 
 
 9. A Letter read from Mr. Horton of Chaderton, wherein he pro- 
 mise's to promote the Erection of Lending Libraries. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Secretary do write him a Letter of Thanks, 
 and send him 200 of the Vindication of Informers. 
 
 11. A Letter read from Mr. Shewed [A. C. 320]. 
 
 12. Ordered that the Secretary doe write to Mr. Hodges, Chaplain 
 Generall of the Fleet, about the method of dispersing the Society's 
 Books and Papers amongst the Seamen. 
 
 21 July, 1701. 
 
 present: Dr. Evans, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. 
 Trymmer, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Torriano, the 
 Governour of New England a Correspond', S r William Hustler, 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth, S r George Wheeler. 
 
 1. Mr. Skeat report's that the Subscriptions to the School at St. 
 Catherine's are now arisen to ^80 per annum. 
 
 2. Mr. Brewster reported that Mr. Holland accepts the Corre- 
 spondency. 
 
 3. Agreed that the Secretary's Assistant have leave to goe into the 
 Country upon extraordinary occasions. 
 
 4. Ordered that Mr. Hodges be desired to speak to Dr. Woodward 
 to compose a small Tract for the use of the Souldiers. 
 
 ' The famous Dr. Sacheverell was one of the most bigoted opponents of 
 the Religious Societies. 
 

 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 143 
 
 5. Resolved that Dr. Bray's Debt be reduced to ^200 by the pay- 
 ment of such moneys as shall be first received by the Treasurer. 
 
 6. Resolved that what moneys Mr. Trymmer, or any other persons 
 shall advance towards reducing Dr. Bray's Debt to ^200, shall be 
 repaid by this Society out of the next Quarterly Subscriptions. 
 
 7. Agreed that the Day of this Society's Meeting shall be Tuesday 
 henceforward till the first Tuesday in November, and that the Secre- 
 tary do notify the same to the absent members. 
 
 8. A Letter read from Mr. Gordon [A. C. 323]. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Secretary doe write to Mr. Shewell. 
 
 10. A Letter read from Mr. Wesley [A. C. 321]. 
 
 11. Ordered that the Secretary doe send him such a parcell of 
 Papers as he shall think fitt. 
 
 5 August, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Slare, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Melmouth. 
 
 1. A Letter read from Col. Nicholson, the Governor of Virginia, to 
 Dr. Bray. 
 
 2. A Letter read from the Rev. Mr. Daniell Brett of North Carolina 
 to Dr. Bray. 
 
 3. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. William Vesey of New 
 York to Dr. Bray. 1 
 
 4. The Translation of a Letter read from Mr. Elias Neau [A. C. 327 
 and 328]. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Secretary do write him an Answer. 
 
 6. Ordered that 200 of each of those Papers and Books which Mr. 
 Hodges caused to be translated into Dutch, be bought and delivered 
 to Dr. Bray, to be sent to New York. 2 
 
 7. Mr. Hodges reported that the Rev. Mr. Thorold accepted the 
 Correspondence for Rotterdam. 
 
 8. Agreed that the Governor of New England, Dr. Harvey, and the 
 Secretary, be desired to wait on the Lord Cornbury, in the name of 
 this Society, and to desire him to promote their Christian Designs in 
 his Province. 
 
 9. The Translation of a Letter read from Mr. Gelieu, the Dean of 
 Neufchatel in Switzerland [A. C. 329]. 
 
 10. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Binnes, accepting the 
 Correspondence [A. C. 330]. 
 
 1 These letters to Dr. Bray are not forthcoming. 
 
 - The Dutch retook New York in 1673, but surrendered it the following 
 year to the English. 
 
144 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 12 August, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Arch Deacon Kennet, Mr. Vernon, 
 Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Seaman. 
 
 i. Mr. Hodges reported that the Reverend Dr. Woodward had 
 actually begunn to write the Treatise for the use of the Souldiers. 
 
 2. Mr. Shute reported that he had been at Shipton Mallett, in 
 Somersetshire, and that he had found a good disposition in severall 
 of the Principal Inhabitants there to sett up a Society for Reformation 
 of manners and a Charity School, and a monthly or quarterly Sermon. 
 
 3. Agreed that the Reverend Mr. Whitehand be a Correspondent 
 for Shipton Mallett, in Somersetshire. 
 
 '4. A Letter read from Mr. Thorold to Mr. Hodges [A. C. 334]. 
 
 5. A Letter read from Mr. Tatam [A. C. 331]. 
 
 6. A Letter read from Mr. Smithe, of Gainesborough, accepting the 
 Correspondence [A. C. 332]. 
 
 7. A Letter read from Mr. Harries, of Lantrissent [A.C. 333]. 
 
 8. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Miles, of Boston, in New 
 England, to Dr. Bray. 1 
 
 9. A Letter read from the Vestry of Boston, in New Engl d , to Dr. 
 Bray. 1 
 
 19 August, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Bromfield, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 1. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. E. Killingworth be a Corre- 
 sponding Member for Lilborn, near Daventry, in Northamptonshire. 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Hodges be desired to write to Mr. Thorold at 
 Rotterdam a short Letter of Thanks. 
 
 3. A Letter read from the Lord Bishop of Chester [A. C. 324]. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary do write his Lordship a Letter ot 
 Thanks. 
 
 5. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Bennett, Commissary of 
 Jamaica, together with the Resolves of the Society of Clergymen 
 there [A. C. 325]. 
 
 6. Ordered that the said Resolves be communicated to the Com- 
 missarys of Barbadoes and Virginia, and to Dr. Tod, of Carlisle. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary and Dr. Evans do conferr with 
 Brigadier Selwyn, Governor of Jamaica, & that they do communicate 
 the said Resolves to him, with the request of this Society that he 
 would favour their Christian Designs. 
 
 8. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Blaire, Commissary of Virginia, 
 be a Correspondent for that Colony. 
 
 1 These letters to Dr. Bray are not forthcoming. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 145 
 
 9. The Translation of a Letter read from Mr. De Berringhen, 
 wherein he give's notice of his sending over (in pursuance of a Reso- 
 lution of this Society) an hundred Accounts of Monsieur Vallon's 
 Conversion [A. C. 326]. 
 
 10. Also the Translation of Monsieur Benoit's Memorial 1 for the 
 Preservation and Furtherance of Religion. 
 
 ' A Memorial for the Preservation and Furtherance of Religion, by Monsieur 
 Benoit, Minister of Delft. It is certain that zeal for religion grows extreamly 
 cold. The infinite disputes about Opinions and the Licenciousness of Inno- 
 vators (who make problematical the most holy Truths) have every where 
 occasion'd a certain Disgust for piety, which upon that account is now a days 
 much decayd and very scarce. 
 
 This Loosness has passed from Doctrines to manners, and their is nothing 
 more rare than the practice of Christian Virtues. The common people want 
 Instruction, because they want the means of receiving it. Its being preached 
 to them is not enough because to hear it they must go to look for it. They 
 want some easy means, such as may Excuse them from Study and Meditation, 
 such as may carry our Doctrine to their very doors, and in a manner insinuate 
 it into them without their thinking on it. They who are above the common 
 sort of people are not Free from this Accusation. There are but too many 
 who have a Disgust or Aversion for the ordinary means that may procure it 
 for them. 
 
 These Considerations have moved divers persons in different places, to 
 seek such means as may prevent a greater Indifferency, and Stop the progress 
 of a Remisnesse so very pernicious. Among others, those who Compose the 
 society for England are the most Remarkable as well for their Number and 
 Quality as for their Zeal and activity, and for the good Effects of their Dili- 
 gence and application. — They seek Correspondences everywhere. 
 
 1. To Communicate to one another some advices, usefull for the Reforma- 
 tion of manners, and for the Restablishment of that Doctrine which is agree- 
 able to piety. 
 
 2. For the Distribution of such small Books as are written to Instruct the 
 people and Reanimate their Zeal. Their Desire ought not to be Rejected 
 1. Because it is most agreeable to the spirit of the Gospel and very worthy of 
 Christian soules. 
 
 2. Because there is no real Inconveniency to be feared from the forming of 
 such a Correspondence with them. 
 
 3. Because out of it there may arise much profitt by Reviving in mens hearts 
 the principles of a good Life, and putting a Stop to the Disorders which are 
 Occasioned through the Want of Instruction in most people, and the little 
 sense they generally have of the Necessity and Importance of the Duty's of 
 Religion. 
 
 4. Because instead of the Governments having reason to apprehend any ill 
 Consequencies from thence nothing can be more advantageous to their inward 
 quiet and the union of their Members that [than ?] their being [sic] how to 
 live soberly and Godly, every good Christian being Necessarily a good Subject. 
 Nay it is yett of Greater Necesity in these provinces than any where else. 
 
 I. Because as tis already observed, there are many persons of all orders 
 who Neglect all the Dutys of Piety, whether they be public or domestick, as for 
 Example abroad, sermons. Communion, Assemblys, and at home Lectures, 
 
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146 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 11. Ordered that the s d Letter, with the Memorial, be again read att 
 a fuller meeting. 
 
 prayers, &c. 2. Because Ordinary Means have not that Vigor that is requi- 
 site, whether it be upon the account of the Diversity of Sentiments, or that 
 the Discipline is short and not sufficient to yield a Remedy to every thing, or 
 because the authority of the Ecclesiastical Bodies is very much Limitted and 
 the method of Censuring out of use. It cannot then but be to Introduce new 
 Methods to supply what is wanting to the old, after a manner almost 
 insensible without Rigour. 
 
 Therefore the proposed Correspondence may be very usefull and to forme 
 it their is only required, 
 
 1. That sufficient persons be willing to associate themselves to Correspond 
 with the like societies settled else where ; to write to them, to receive their 
 Letters, to Communicate to them Books of piety, fitted to the capacity of 
 Every one, simple easy, moving and proper for an Instruction and Ediffication. 
 
 These persons must if possible add to Piety, Credit, weight, and Capacity, 
 to give the more force to those Impressions which will proceede from them. 
 Church Men may be excluded from it, whether it be least the Habit which 
 most of them have acquired of Disputing upon everything should make them 
 unproper for a work of peace, or that it is supposed the State will not be 
 willing they should Correspond with Strangers. 
 
 Or if they be called to it as being most capable of Writing, such of them 
 must be Chosen as have proper Qualifications, the Governments leave being 
 first had, upon condition of giving them from time to time an account of 
 what is done, and of some persons at the head of the Society who may be 
 willing to Engage the Design of the Reformation of Manners. 
 
 2. That a Kind of Regular Councell be formed without preminence [sic] 
 where every one may preside in his turn, and their Deliberations be registred 
 by some appointed persons, who may be removed from time to time. 
 
 3. That there be some body Instructed with the Care of Receiving Letters 
 and Advices, and give an account thereof. 
 
 4. That the Society may meet on certain Days and if it be Numerous, that 
 then it may form a Smaller Assembly or a Committee composed of a Regulated 
 Number before the meeting of a General one. 
 
 5. That there be a Small Fund established for the postage of Letters, and 
 other Charges relating to the Society shall have approved of them [sic]. 
 The Designs of the Society may be carry'd on further when we have seen 
 what good effects it will produce at first. 
 
 There may be added to what has been said, about the advantages of such a 
 Correspondence that if any one of the Societys established elsewhere should 
 attempt to extend it self beyond the just bounds of its Design, as for Example 
 to meddle with politicks, with the Government of Churches and with Ministry 
 &c. — The Corresponding Societies may in such a Case be in a Condition to 
 oppose the Undertakings of those that be Inclined to such Innovations. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 147 
 
 26 August, 1701. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Dr. Littel, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Vernon, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Ludolf a Correspondent. 
 
 1. Memorandum, the afjovenamed Gentlemen, considering that they 
 were not a Quorum of Resident Members, thought fitt to adjourn to 
 this day seavennight. 
 
 2 Septemb., 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Davies a Correspondent, Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, & Mr. Vernon. 
 r. Memorandum, the abovemention'd Gentlemen being not a 
 quorum, thought fitt to adjourn to this day seavennight. 
 
 9 Septemb., 1701. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Bromfield, Mi'. Chamberlayne, the Governor 
 of New England a Correspondent, Mr. Vernon. 
 
 i. Memorandum, the above mentioned Gentlemen, not being a 
 Quorum, thought fitt to adjourn to this day seavennight. 
 
 16 Septemb., 1701. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Portman, 
 who was admitted because recommended a Correspondent. 
 i. Memorandum, the abovemention'd Gentlemen, not being a 
 quorum, thought fitt to adjourn to this day seavennight. 
 
 23 Septemb., 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Kennett, Mr. Ibbott a Correspondent, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 1. Memorandum, the abovemention'd Gentlemen, not being a 
 Quorum, thought fitt to adjourn to this day seavennight. 
 
 30 Septemb., 1701. 
 
 Present: Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Evans, Mr. Vernon, Dr. Slare. 
 
 i. Mr. Skeat reported that the School at St. Catherine's for fifty 
 Boys was opened this day, about £fio per annum being subscrib'd 
 thereunto. 
 
 2. The abovementioned Gentlemen thought fitt to adjourn to this 
 day seavennight. 
 
 L 2 
 
I48 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 7 Octob., 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 1. Memorandum, the abovenamed Gentlemen, not being a Quorum, 
 adjourned to this day seavennight. 
 
 14 Octob., 1701. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Chamber- 
 • layne, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bulstrode, the Governor of New England, 
 Mr. Seaman, Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 1. Agreed that the hundred accounts of Monsieur Vallon's Conver- 
 sion lately sent over by Monsieur de Beringhen be bound at the rate 
 of ' a Book. 
 
 2. Mr. Bridges report's that a School in Covent Garden Parish for 
 50 Boys is just ready to be opened. 
 
 3. Also that he was informed that there was lately left a Legacy of 
 ^100 to the School in St. Martin's Parish. 
 
 4. Mr. Skeat reported that at Aldgate Church, a Ouarterly Sermon 
 being preach'd, there was collected £8. 10s. 
 
 5. Ordered that the absent members be summoned to attend at 
 next meeting, in order to the payment of their Ouarteridge, due at 
 Michaelmas. 
 
 6. Mr. Shute reported that Dr. Woodward had finished his Prac- 
 ticall Discourse for the use of the Souldiers. 2 
 
 7. Resolved that 5,000 of them be printed at the Charges of this 
 Society. 
 
 8. A Letter read from Mr. Foster of Deverel [A. C. 335]. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Secretary do return him a Letter of Thanks. 
 
 10. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Hodges, Chaplain 
 Generall of the Fleet [A. C. 336]. 
 
 11. Ordered that Mr. Shute do return him the Thanks of this 
 Society. 
 
 12. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Smith of Kimbolton [A. C. 
 
 337]- 
 
 13. Agreed that the Reverend Mr. Downes, Rector of Bing, be 
 an additional Correspondent for Northamptonshire. 
 
 14. A Letter read from S r George Wheeler [A. C. 338]. 
 
 15. A Letter read from the Rev 1 ' Mr. Johns of Stroud [A. C. 339]. 
 
 1 No price given. 
 
 2 This was " The Soldier's Monitor ; being Serious Advice to Soldiers to 
 behave themselves with a just Regard to Religion and true Manhood." The 
 Seventh Edition. London : 1773. . ■ 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C K. 1 49 
 
 16. A Letter read from S r William Beeston, Governor of Jamaica, 
 giving an account he had remitted tenn pounds for the use of the 
 Society [A. C. 340]. 
 
 17. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Arthur Bedford, 1 offering 
 his Thoughts about reviving the Hebrew Language and Rabbinical 
 Learning in England [A. C. 341]. 
 
 18. Ordered that the Secretary do desire his Propsals. 
 
 19. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Todd of Cumberland [A. C, 
 342]. 
 
 20. A Letter read from the Lord Bishop of Chester, recommending 
 for Correspondents the Rev d Mr. Lancaster, and Mr. Aldersey, a 
 Layman [A. C. 343]. 
 
 21. Resolved that they be Correspondents for Namptwich. 
 
 22. A Letter read from the Rev d Mr. John Tatam of Sutton-on-the 
 Hill [A. C. 344]. 
 
 23. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Samuel Shaw of War- 
 rington, in Lancashire, accepting the Correspondence [A. C. 345]. 
 
 24. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. David Heart of Ports- 
 mouth [A. C. 346]. 
 
 25. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Patrick Gordon [A. C, 
 347J- 
 
 26. A Letter read from Mr. Ludolf from Rotterdam [A. C. 349]. 
 
 27. The Translation of a Letter read from Monsieur Ostervalde of 
 Neufchatel [A. C. 348]. 
 
 28. Ordered that it be again read at next meeting. 
 
 29. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Vincent Edwards [A. C. 
 35o]- 
 
 30. Ordered that the Secretary do return him an Answer. 
 
 31. A Letter read from Mr. Blackbourn of Lancashire [A. C. 351]. 
 
 32. A Letter read from the Rev d Mr. Price of Wrexham [A. C. 352]. 
 
 33. A Letter read from the Rev d Mr. Deffray of New Romney [A. C. 
 354J- 
 
 34. Resolved that the Reverend Mr. John Thomas, Vicar of New 
 Romney, be a Corresponding Member of this Society. 
 
 21 October, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Evans, Mr. Shute, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Torriano, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Bromhall a Corre- 
 spondent, 
 i. Ordered that the Translation of Mr. De Beringhen's Letter 
 
 [A. C. 326] and Mr. Benoit's Memorial be read at a fuller meeting. 
 
 1 Rev. Arthur Bedford, born 1668, died 1745, Vicar of Temple Church, 
 Bristol. A good Oriental scholar, author of "The Scripture Chrono- 
 logy," &c, 
 
T5O JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 2. Mr. Jacob Courtrise was approv'd of, and Mr. Hodges to desire 
 his Attendance. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. William Portman be an Addi- 
 tional Correspondent for Worcestershire. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. Lewis of Ackrise 
 concerning the Rev' 1 Dr. Thorpe. 
 
 5. A Letter read from the Honorable Mr. A. D. [Archdeacon] Booth 
 {A. C. 353]- 
 
 6. The Secretary reported that he had shewd his Letter to his 
 Grace the Lord Arch Bishop of Canterbury, who promised to write a 
 Letter to the Lord Bishop of Durham, and thank him for his zeal in 
 promoting a Reformation of manners in the City of Durham. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary do signify this to Mr. Arch Deacon 
 Booth. 
 
 8. A Letter read from Mr. Todd of Jamaica, with the Resolutions 
 of the Society there [A. C. 355]. 1 
 
 1 Jamaica, N r . 27, 1700. — At a General Meeting of us the Clergie of this 
 Island, who were called together at St. Jago de la Vega, at the Instance 
 and Desire of the Reverend Philip Benner, of Port-Royal, a Commissary, 
 It was Resolv'd and Agreed upon, 
 
 1. That for the better Promotion and Encouragement of Piety, Virtue, and 
 True Religion according to the Church of England, We be a Society for the 
 Reformation of Manners, and the Propagating of Christian Knowledg in this 
 Island : and that the rest of [our] Brethren the Clergie, who happen to be 
 absent, may upon your Request be of a Society. 
 
 2. That none of our Resolutions be of any Force or Authority amongst 
 our selves, before they have been Communicated and Consented to by His 
 Excelency S r William Beeston, Cap". Gen. and Governour in this Island 
 our Chancellour and Lawfull Ordinary : and. that we all humbly Request of 
 His Excellency to be the Head of our Society. 
 
 3. That for the Future any Five of us of the Clergie shall be a Quorum, to 
 determine of such Matters as shall lay [sic] before our Consideration for the 
 carrying on this Pious and Excellent Design. 
 
 4. That such Magistrates and Gentlemen of this Island as will doe us the 
 Honour to be of this Society, be also admitted. 
 
 5. That all Resolutions and Orders after [being] consented to by His Ex- 
 cellency, shall be fairly transcrib'd into a Book, by Tho. Todd, Rector of St. 
 Thomas in the Vale, whom we now constitute the Secretary of this Society. 
 
 6. That the Clergie of this Island now Associated, do meet at Spanish Town 
 on the first day of each Grand Court, to consult about such Methods as may 
 be most proper for the carrying on a Genl. Reformation : and that nothing be 
 agreed upon by us, which is not Conformable to the Canons of the Church 
 of England. 
 
 7. That every Minister in his respective Parish shall Endeavour to [stir up ?] 
 those, who are of best Ability, to contribute towards the providing Christian 
 Monitors and Familiar Guides, as well as for the poor as the rest of his 
 parishioners : and that he report the success of his Endeavours at the next 
 Meeting. 
 
 8. That every one of us in particular shall use his best Endeavours to Reform 
 
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 9. Ordered that the Secretary do write a Letter of Thanks to Mr. 
 Commissary Bennett & Mr. Todd. 
 
 10. Ordered that notice be given to the Members of this Society, 
 that hencefonvards (upon account of the shortness of the days) the 
 Society will meet at half an hour after 3 o'Clock. 
 
 28 October, 1701. 
 
 Present: the Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Vernon, Mr. 
 
 Serjeant Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Hodges, 
 
 Ur. Slare, Mr. Shute, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Torriano, Mr. Courtrise, 
 
 Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Bromhall a Correspondent, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 i. Ordered that 30 Accounts of Mr. Vallon's Conversion be sent to 
 
 Mr. A. D. Booth, A. D. Entwistle, & Mr. Taylor of Wigan, to be dis- 
 
 pers'd among the Popish Gentry according to their Discretion. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Secretary do enquire whether there be a Chap- 
 lain Generall of the English Army. 
 
 3. The Translation of Monsieur Ostervald's Letter was again read 
 [see above]. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary do draw up an Answer, & bring it to 
 the Society at next meeting. 
 
 5. A Debate arising about the Debt still due to Dr. Bray, 
 
 6. Resolv'd that from henceforwards the usuall Subscriptions to the 
 Plantations shall cease. 1 
 
 7. Agreed that a new Form of Subscription towards the discharge 
 of the said Debt be drawn up by the Secretary against the next 
 meeting, which shall always lye on the table. 
 
 8. Mr. Gardiner report's that at St. Margarett's Westminster there 
 is a new order of Vestry made, whereby the Parish have assigned a 
 Room for a Work House for the Poor Children of that Parish. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Secretary doe bring to the next meeting a List 
 of Imperfect Minutes. 
 
 10. Mr. Gardiner report's that the Subscription for the Boys' School 
 at St. Sepulchres amounts to ,£120 per annum. 
 
 all Irreligious living and Dissolute practices within his respective parish ; and 
 in Order thereunto shall provide himself of a Book of statutes revised as we 
 are informed by the Parliaments of this present Reign. 
 
 I doe approve of this method proposed by the Clergie of this Island for 
 the propagating of Religion, and the Reformation of Immorality. 
 Phil. Bennet. John Moodie. 
 
 Rob'. Fultum. Ed. Green. 
 
 Ric. Talor. Ed. Stead. 
 
 S'. Jago, Nov. 29, 1700. 
 
 W m . Beeston. 
 Thomas Todd. Copia vera. 
 1 This was owing to the formation of S.P.G. 
 
152 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 ii. Translation of Mr. Scherer's Letter to Mr. Chamberlayne was 
 read [A. C. 356]. 
 
 12. As also Translation of the Letter of Messieurs Peter Zeller, 
 Otto Grass, and John Rudolf Wetiknius to Mr. Hales. 
 
 13, Ordered that the Secretary do write Mr. Scherer an Answer. 
 
 4 Novemb., 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r John Philips, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 
 Hodges, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. 
 
 Ludolf a Correspondent, Dr. Kennett, Dr. Slare, Mr. Stamp a 
 
 Correspondent, the Lord Guilford, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Wright. 
 
 . 1; Ordered that Mr. Stamp be an Additional Lay Correspondent 
 
 for Barkshire, being propos'd by Mr. Shute. 
 
 2. Ordered that 25 of the Souldiers Monitors be distributed amongst 
 the Generall Officers of his Majesty's Army. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant doe prepare an Alteration 
 for the Circular Letters relating to the Propagation of the Gospel in 
 America, & that he do bring it to the Society at next meeting. 
 
 4. The Copy of the Letter to Mr. Ostervald was read, and some 
 Amendments order'd to be made. 
 
 5. The Form of Subscription for the discharging the Debt due to 
 Dr. Bray was read. 1 
 
 6. Order'd that the farther Consideration of this matter, together 
 with the said Form of Subscription, bee referred to a Committee, and 
 they to meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers next Friday at 3 o'clock. 
 
 7. Order'd that Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Comyns, & Dr. Slare be that Committee. 
 
 1 The Form of Subscriptions for Raising the Money due to Dr. Bray upon 
 Account of the Plantations. 
 
 Wereas there remains due to the Reverend Dr. Tho. Bray the sum of 
 two Hundred pounds sterling, part of a greater sum by him advanced upon the 
 Credit of public Benefactions towards the propagation of Christian Knowledg 
 on the Continent of North America. 
 
 And Whereas it does fully appear to this society that the said sums of money 
 have been really and Bona fide expended by the said Dr. Bray upon the said 
 Account, particularly, that Divers Ministers have been sent over and that many 
 Parochial Libraries have been fixed in the Plantations on the said Continent : 
 And lately, Whereas the Society has thought fit to sink the subscriptions for 
 the plantations (to which all their Members were obliged to subscribe upon 
 admittance) by Reason that that Branch of their Designs is determined, His 
 Majesty having been graciously pleas'd by Letters patents under the Great Seal of 
 England to Incorporate a Society for the Propagation of the Gospell in Foreign 
 Parts, of which most of the Gentlemen of this Society are Members : 
 
 We whose Names are under-written, in Order to the Discharging the said 
 sum of two Hundred pounds do hereby promise to pay into the Hands of our 
 Treasurer for the time being the severall sums to our severall names annex'd. 
 
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 8. Resolved that the Share in the Mine Adventure 1 given .to this 
 Society by Mr. Ibbott, for promoting Christian Knowledge in the 
 Plantations, and which is now in the hands of Mr. Hodges, be forth- 
 with sold, and the money it produce's paid by the Treasurer to Dr. 
 Bray towards discharging the Debt due to him. 
 
 9. A Letter read from Mr. Todd [A. C. 355]. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Secretary do return him an Answer. 
 
 11. Resolved that for the better Dispatch of the Affairs of this 
 Society, one of the Resident Members be nominated for Chairman at 
 the beginning of every month, who is to oblige himselfe to attend 
 every meeting at the usuall hour, and in case of any just Impediment 
 to appoint his Deputy for that time out of the Resident Members. 
 
 12. Resolved that the Right Honourable the Lord Guilford be the 
 first Chairman. 
 
 13. Agreed that the Standing Orders be read at the next meeting 
 in the first place. 
 
 11 November, 1701. 
 
 Present : the Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Shute, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Seaman, 
 i. Resolved that that Resolution taken by this Society att the last 
 meeting about choosing a new Chairman every month be entred 
 amongst the Standing Orders of this Society. 
 
 2. Resolved that these words in the 8th Standing Orders of this 
 Society, viz., "And alsoe for Promoting Parochial Librarys in America 
 for the same purpose, the last of which Subscriptions is to be paid 
 upon admission," be vacated. 
 
 3. The Secretary presented a List of the Imperfect Minutes, which 
 were ordered to be considered at next meeting. 
 
 4. The Secretary produced a Draught of a Letter in answer to Mr. 
 Scherer of Neufchatel, w ch was read and approved. 
 
 5. Ordered that it be sent to Mr. Scherer, with a Copy of his Ma- 
 jesty's Charter for Incorporating a Society for Propagating the Gospell 
 in Foreign Parts. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Vernon and the Secretary do distribute the 25 
 Seaman's Monitors among the Generall Officers of his Majesty's Army. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Thanks of this Society be given to the Reverend 
 Dr. Woodward for his Care and Pains in compiling that Pious 
 Treatise. 
 
 8. Ordered that the Secretary do signify this to the Doctor. 
 
 9. Ordered that a Copy of the Form of the General Subscription to 
 Schools be delivered to Mr. Trymmer. 
 
 10. The Secretary reported that the Committee mett according to 
 order, and that they agreed to the new Form of Subscription, only 
 striking out the word (immediately). 
 
 11. Also that Dr. Bray having charged the Society with ^53. 7s. 6d. 
 for procuring a Grant of an Arrears of Taxes due to his Majesty from 
 
 1 See foot-note, p. 31. 
 
154 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Hollingshead and Adderley, which Grant being obtained and found 
 to be of little Benefitt, he Sold it and quits the Society of the s d sum 
 of ^53. 7s. 6d. 
 
 12. Also that the Share in the Mine Adventure which Mr. Ibbott 
 gave to the Society was sold to Dr. Bray for ,£20. 10s., which is the 
 currant Price. 
 
 13. Ordered that the farther Consideration of what remains due to 
 Dr. Bray be referred to the aforesaid Committee to meet this day 
 seavennight at 3 o'Clock at Mr. Serjeant Hook's. 
 
 14. Ordered that the same Gentlemen who composed the last 
 Com"' 1 ', or any 3 of them be this Com lcc . 
 
 15. Ordered that the Letter to Mr. Ostervald be translated into 
 French and sent forthwith. 
 
 18 November, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, S r John 
 Philips, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Torriano, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Courtris, 
 Mr. Serj' Hook. 
 
 1. The Secretary Reported that the Lord Guilford informed him 
 that some Extraordinary Business calling him into the Country, he 
 had desired him to discharge his Duty to the Society as Chairman the 
 remaining part of the month. 
 
 2. Ordered that that Paragraph in the Circular Letters relating to 
 the propagating Christian Knowledge in the Plantations be omitted 
 in those Copies that shall be taken of it for the future, there being a 
 Corporation establisht by his Majesty for that purpose. 1 
 
 3. S r William Beeston and the Rev d Mr. Hodges approv'd. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Hon ble Col. Morris be a Correspondent for East 
 Jersey. 
 
 5. S r John Philips reported that he had lately received a Letter 
 sign'd by 31 Divines and Lay Gentlemen, some of them Correspondents 
 with this Society, desiring the L d Arch Bishop of Canterbury to issue 
 out his Circular Letter to the Clergy of the Diocess of St. Davids 
 enjoyning them upon all occasions to excite the Gentry to promote 
 the Erection of Charity Schools, the Catechising of Youth, & Family 
 Devotion at least twice a day. 
 
 6. Also that his Grace had been pleased to promise to issue out 
 such a Circular Letter within a Fortnight. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary do return the Thanks of this Society 
 to the said worthy and Reverend Gentlemen for their pious zeal and 
 care in this Affair. 
 
 8. Mr. Hodges reported that the Committee mett according to 
 order and finished the State of Dr. Bray's debt, w ch they found, 
 
 1 The S.P.G. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 55 
 
 including Mr. Trymmer's ,£30, Mr. Bromfield's ,£20, and half a year's 
 Interest, to amount to ,£200, to w ch Report the Society agreed. 
 
 9. A Debate arising about the Subscription to Schools in generall, 
 
 10. Ordered that it be the main Business consider'd at next 
 meeting. 
 
 11. Ordered that the Letters be read at next meeting in the first 
 place. 
 
 25 November, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r John Philips, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Harvey, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Melmouth, the Rev d Mr. Hodges, Dr. Slare, Mr. 
 Serj 1 Hook. 
 
 r. Ordered that the Consideration of the Imperfect Minutes be 
 deferred till next meeting. 
 
 2. The Secretary reported that Mr. Vernon and he agreed to pre- 
 sent 15 of the Soldiers Monitors to the Earle of Marlborough 1 by Dr. 
 Willis, and the ten others to the Lord Cutts by Col. Dudley, in order 
 to be communicated to the rest of the Officers of his Majesty's Army. 
 
 3. Ordered that the 5,000 Souldier's Monitors be lodged with the 
 Reverend Mr. Thorold att Rotterdam til farther Advice be given him 
 touching their Distribution. 
 
 4. Mr. Hodges reported that he had lodged 300 Souldier's Monitors 
 (whereof 50 were his own Gift) by direction of his Grace the Lord 
 Arch Bishop of Canterbury, with the L d Lucas, for the benefitt of his 
 Ma tvs Souldiers in the Tower. 
 
 5. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Frank of Cranfield TA C. 
 357]- 
 
 6. Ordered that that part of it which relates to the School for Poor 
 Children be copyed and lye upon the Table. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary do write Mr. Frank an Answer, and 
 with the Thanks of the Society to desire him to explain his Method 
 in reference to the work which the Poor Children in his Parish are 
 Employ'd in. 
 
 8. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Portman accepting- the 
 Correspondence [A. C. 358]. 
 
 9- A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Vincent Edwards of 
 Alnwick [A. C. 359]. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Secretary do write him an answer. 
 
 11. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Killingworth concerning 
 two Papers of his which he desire's may be printed [A. C. 360]. 
 
 12. Ordered that one of them be referred to the Reverend Mr 
 Hodges and the other to Mr. Shute, who are desired to give their 
 opinion concerning them. 
 
 13. A Letter read from A. Deacon Booth [A. C. 361]. 
 
 1 The famous John Churchill, afterwards Duke of Marlborough, born 16 so 
 died 1720. J ' 
 
156 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 14. Ordered that the Copies of those Letters from Mr. Hales w ch he 
 wants be communicated to him. 
 
 15. A Letter read from Mr. Smith of Gainesborough [A. C. 362]. 
 
 16. A Letter read from Mr. Bynns of Cheadle [A. C. 363]. 
 
 17. A Letter read from Mr. Shaw of Warrington. 1 
 
 18. Resolved that this Society will engage in no new Expenses that 
 shall be considerable till their Debts be discharg'd. 
 
 19. Agreed that the Rev d Mr. Frank be desired to draw up a new 
 account of the Designs and Proceedings of this Society. 
 
 20. Ordered that the Secretary do draw up a Preamble for the 
 Trustees to sign, who are to take care of the Generall Subscriptions 
 to Schools, and that he doe lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 21. The Agents were desired to lay before the Society a Scheme or 
 Method for the Management of the Trust of Charity Schools in 
 Generall. 
 
 2 December, 1701. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Dr. Kennett, S r John Philips, Mr. Serjeant Hook, 
 Dr. Harvey, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Shute, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Vernon, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, the Rev' 1 Mr. Hodges, Dr. Slare, L' 1 Bishop 
 of Chichester, Mr. Nelson. 
 
 1. The Reverend Mr. Stubbs approved. 
 
 2. Resolv'd that instead of the 5,000 Soldier's Monitors design'd by 
 this Society to be sent to Rotterdam for the use of the English Army 
 in Holland, there be sent over 3,000 Souldiers Monitors and 3,000 
 of the Pastoral Letters. 
 
 3. Ordered that an Extract be made out of the Journal of this 
 Society wherein may be seen at one view, in what manner this Society 
 ha's disposed of the severall Sums raised by them. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do lay such an Extract 
 before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 5. Mr. Skate reported that at St. Ann's, Aldersgate, there is ,£25 
 per annum subscrib'd towards a School for Boys. 2 
 
 6. The Imperfect Minutes being taken into consideration, according 
 to order, 
 
 7. Ordered that Mr. Serj' Hook do acquaint Mr. Martin that he is 
 chosen a Member of this Society. 
 
 8. Also that the Secretary do acquaint Mr. Railton of his being 
 chosen a Member. 
 
 9. Agreed that Dr. Woodward be understood to be a Correspondent 
 Member of this Society. 
 
 1 Though the letters are indexed from No. 1 to No. 1,313, the MS. book 
 is filled in only to No. 363, the remainder being wanting. The next volume 
 of the Abstract of Correspondence begins at No. 1,309, under date of 
 June 11, 1708. 
 
 - This was the foundation of the Royal Asylum of St. Anne's Society, 
 whose schools are now at Redhill, Surrey. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. I57 
 
 10. Agreed that Dr. Lucas be excused his Attendance, by reason of 
 his great Avocations and want of Sight. 
 
 n. Ordered that Mr. Serjeant Hook & Mr. Hodges be desired to 
 acquaint Dr. Cox with his being chosen a Member of this Society. 
 
 12. Agreed that Dr. Knight be understood to be a Corresponding 
 Member of this Society. 
 
 13. Ordered that a List of the Correspondents be laid before the 
 Society at next meeting. 
 
 14. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Hodges be desired to bring to 
 the next meeting a large Mapp of England. 
 
 15. Resolved that the further consideration of the Imperfect Minutes 
 be adjourned til next Meeting. 
 
 16. Resolved that during the Winter Season this Society will meet 
 here on Mondays at half an hour past 3 o'Clock. 
 
 17. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do give notice of this 
 Alteration to the absent Members. 
 
 18. Mr. Killingworth's Papers having been perused, 
 
 19. Ordered that the Secretary do write him a Letter of Thanks 
 and acquaint him that there have been already published many ex- 
 cellent Treatises upon the same subject, which make's these not so 
 necessary to carry on the Designes of this Society. 
 
 20. Ordered that 50 Seaman's Monitors, 100 Pastoral Letters, 100 
 Christian's Daily Devotions, 100 Papers against Swearing & Drunken- 
 ness be sent to Mr. Vernon for the Use of the Seamen in the Mary 
 Galley. 
 
 21. The Preamble for the Trustees to the General Subscriptions to 
 Charity Schools was read, and with some Amendments approv'd of. 
 
 22. A Letter read from Mr. Frank. 
 
 23. Ordered that all the Papers he wants be sent him. 
 
 24. A Letter read from Mr. Lewis of Ackryse. 
 
 25. A Letter read from Mr. Bedford of Bristol in which was en- 
 closed a specimen of the Harmony of the Oriental Languages. 
 
 26. Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Chichester be desired to 
 answer the said Letter. 
 
 8 December, 1701. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Gordon a Corre- 
 spondent, S r John Philips, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. 
 Serjeant Hook, the Rev' 1 Mr. Hodges, Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Vernon, Dr. Slare. 
 
 1. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant have Leave to goe into the 
 Country for 3 weeks upon extraordinary occasions. 
 
 2. Ordered that he have Leave to carry a Packett along with him. 
 
 3. William Carter of Kempson, in Bedfordshire, being Recom- 
 mended to this Society as a proper object of their Charity and Com- 
 
158 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 passion, and having suffered very much for his zeal in Promoting 
 Reformation of manners, 
 
 4. Ordered that the Treasurer do give him 40s. as a Gift from this 
 Society. 
 
 5. Mr. Vernon reported that he had received the Books and Papers 
 for the use of the Seamen on board the Mary-galley, and that he had 
 taken care to have them dispersed accordingly. 
 
 15 December, 1701. 
 
 Present : Lord Guilford, the Dean of Chichester, Mr. Shute, the 
 Reverend Mr. Hodges, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Serjeant 
 . Hook, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Lloyd. 
 Mr. Vernon in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Vernon reported that S' John Philips having been chosen 
 Chairman for the Ensuing month, and being obliged to goe out of 
 Town had desired him to supply his Place in his Absence. 
 
 2. An Extract of all the Sums raised by the Society was produced, 
 but being Imperfect it was referred to the Consideration of Mr. 
 Serjeant Hook and Mr. Shute. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Vernon be desired to bring a List of the Forts 
 and Garrisons in England against next meeting in order to dispose 
 the Remaining Part of the Souldiers Monitors among them. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Consideration of the List of Correspondents 
 be referred to Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Melmouth, & Mr. Brewster, or 
 any two of them, and that they Report their opinion thereof as soon 
 as they can conveniently. 
 
 5. The Agents for Schools presented their Scheme or Proposals for 
 the raising and managing of Charitable Contribution to Schools in 
 generall were read. 
 
 6. Ordered that the further consideration thereof be adjourned to 
 the next meeting. 
 
 7. Ordered that the farther consideration of the Imperfect Minutes 
 be farther adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 8. Mr. Lloyd read part of a Letter from Mr. Portman, one of the 
 Correspondents for Worcestershire, acquainting him that he had lately 
 Erecting a Religious Society in his neighbourhood, and desired a few 
 of the Society's Books and Papers to be dispersed among them. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Treasurer do send to the said Mr. Portman a 
 few of those Papers at discretion. 
 
 10. Mr. Vernon moved the Society for a few Papers to be distributed 
 among the poor Prisoners of the Marshalsea. 
 
 11. Ordered that 100 of the little Tracts call'd the Christian's Way 
 to Heaven be delivered to Mr. Vernon on the said ace'. 
 
 12. Mr. Shute report's that he ha's sent away to Holland, according 
 to the order of the Society, the 300 Souldier's Monitors & other 
 Papers. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 159 
 
 22 December, 1701. 
 
 Present : S r John Philips, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Serjeant Hook (Mr. Gordon, 
 Mr. Keith Correspondents), Dr. Bray, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Stubbs, 
 Mr. Trymmer, the Dean of Chichester, S r Humfrey Mackworth, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Vernon, Mr. 
 Lloyd. 
 
 S r John Philips in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Hodges laid before the Society the Translation of the Sea- 
 man's Monitors and Souldiers Monitors into low Dutch. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. Berringhen the Cor- 
 respondent at the Hague, & Recommend the Printing and Dispersing 
 of them amongst the Dutch Seamen & Souldiers. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Frank, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Comyns, and the 
 Secretary be added to the Committee that are to consider of the Cor- 
 respondence. 
 
 4. The Debate concerning the Generall Subscriptions to Schools 
 being resumed, 
 
 5. And the Agents Proposals concerning the said Subscriptions 
 being again read, 
 
 6. Agreed that no person be a Trustee to the General Subscriptions 
 for Schools unless he now be, or shall be hereafter, a Residing Member 
 or Corresponding Member of this Society. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Agents Proposals be amended, pursuant to the 
 aforesaid Resolution. 
 
 8. A Letter from the L d Bishop of Chichester to Mr. Wanley, con- 
 cerning Mr. Bedford's Letter, was read. 
 
 9. Ordered that Mr. Wanley do make use of it in answer to Mr. 
 Bedford's Letter. f 
 
 10. Mr. Hales's Letter from St. Gall being laid before the Society, 
 
 11. Ordered that the said Letter be read at the next meeting, after 
 the Reading of the first day's Minutes. 
 
 29 December, 1701. 
 
 Present : S r William Hustler, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Frank, the 
 Reverend Mr. Hodges, Mr. Gordon a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Comyns, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Trymmer, S r John Philips, Mr. Serjeant 
 Hook, Mr. Stubbs, Col. Colchester. 
 
 S r John Philips in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Serjeant Hook presented the Extract of all the Sums dis- 
 bursed by the Society as corrected by himselfe and Mr. Shute. 
 
 2. Ordered that the said Paper be farther referred to Dr. Bray. 
 
 3. The Consideration of the Imperfect Minutes being resumed, 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary do write to S r Richard Bulkeley 
 about the .£20 per annum which he promis'd in a Letter to Dr. Bray 
 
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 to appropriate to the Promoting of Christian Knowledge in the 
 Plantations. 
 
 5. Ordered the Secretary do bring to the next Meeting the Scheme 
 for the Regulations of Abuses in Prisons. 
 
 6. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do enter an account of all 
 Gifts to the Society into the Treasurer's Book. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Consideration of a Correspondent for Cam- 
 bridgeshire be referred to the Committee for the Correspondents. 
 
 8. Ordered that the farther Consideration of the Imperfect Minutes 
 be adjourned to next Meeting. 
 
 9. Mr. Hales's Letter of the 26 Novemb. from St. Gall was read. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Secretary cause to be transcribed those Pass- 
 ages out of the said Letter relating to the Lord Bishop of London 
 against to morrow morning. 
 
 11. Ordered that the Lords the Bishops that are members of this 
 Society, together with the Lord Guilford and Mr. Comyns, be desired 
 to communicate to the Lord Bishop of London the said Transcripts, 
 if they shall think convenient. 
 
 12. Agreed that Mr. William Brockman, of Beach Borough near 
 Hythe, be a Lay Correspondent for that part of Kent, being recom- 
 mended by Mr. Shute. 
 
 13. Agreed that Mr. Vernon be the Chairman of the Society for the 
 Ensuing month. 
 
 5 Jamiar., 1701-2. 
 
 Present : Mr. Vernon, Or. Manningham, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Stubbs, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Trymmer, Arch Deacon 
 Kennett, Col. Colchester, Mr. Frank, Dr. Jephcott a Corre- 
 spondent, Dr. Slare. 
 
 Mr. Vernon in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Benoit's Memorial 1 for promoting Religion was read. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Secretary doe acquaint Mr. De Beringhen that 
 the Society very much approved of the said Memoriall, & desires to 
 receive a farther account of their Success in that matter. 
 
 3. A Memoriall relating to the Setting up a School in the Village 
 of East Hagborn in Barkshire, was presented by Dr. Manningham 
 and read. 
 
 4. Resolved that a Summ not exceeding two pounds be allow'd by 
 this Society towards the raising the said School for one year only. 
 
 5. An account of the Estate of Mr. William Malthus, Citizen of 
 London, lately deceased, given to the poor Inhabitants of the Village 
 of Blewberry in Barkshire, and of the distribution of the Same by the 
 Lord Bishop of Sarum was read. 
 
 6. And the Reverend Mr. Heres Minister of Blewberrry attending, 
 
 1 See foot-note p. 145. 
 
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 gave a farther account of the said Charity and of the State <rof the 
 Villages of Blewberry and Hagborn. 
 
 7. The Agents for Schools attending, 
 
 8. And their Proposals relating to School in Generall being again 
 read, 
 
 9. As also the Form of Subscription for the Trustees, 
 ro. And a long Debate arising thereupon, 
 
 1 1. Ordered that this matter be referred to a Com ,ce . 
 
 12. Ordered that Col. Colchester, Mr. Frank, Dr. Bray, Mr. Serjeant 
 Hook, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Shute, Mr.Comyns, 
 Mr. Seaman, Mr. Melmouth, or any three of them, be the s d Com tee . 
 
 13. Ordered that the said Committee doe meet on Thursday next 
 at 4 o'clock at this Place. 
 
 12 Januar., 1701-2. 
 
 Present: Mr. Vernon, Dr. Willis, Dean of Lincoln, M r . Serjeant 
 Hook, Mr. Frank, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Bray, Mr. Lloyd 
 Mr. Nevil, S r John Philips, Col. Colchester. 
 Mr. Vernon in the Chair. 
 
 1. The Scheme for the Regulations of Prisons was read. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Consideration of the Abuses of the Prisons be 
 adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Stubbs do bring to the next meeting a Copy of 
 Dr. White's Will relating to Prisons. 
 
 4. Ordered that a Committee be appointed to visit the Apartm' 8 of 
 the Prisoners in Newgate. 
 
 5. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Frank, and 
 Mr. Hodges, or any two of them be that Committee, and that they 
 make their Visitation next Saturday morning, and report the Same at 
 the next meeting. 
 
 6. Ordered that the Committee for Correspondences doe meet at 
 this place on Saturday next at 3 in the Afternocne. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Consideration of the Imperfect Minutes be 
 adjourned to this day fortnight. 
 
 8. Ordered that the Members of this Society that are Members of 
 Parliament be desired to attend at the next meeting, upon the account 
 of the Consideration of the Abuses in Prisons. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant doe prepare a Copy of 
 Mr. Hales's last Letter. 
 
 10. A Draught of a Second Account of the Society for Promoting 
 Christian Knowledge was read. 
 
 1 1. Ordered that a Committee be appointed to peruse and finish the 
 said Account. 
 
 12. Ordered that Mr. Serjeant Hook, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. 
 Comyns, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Bray, or any two of them, be the said 
 Committee, and that they meet at their own Convenience. 
 
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 13. Ordered that Mr. Francis Windham of Cloverwall, near Covert, 
 be an additional Lay Correspondent for Gloucestershire, being recom- 
 mended by Colonel Colchester. 
 
 14. Ordered that Mr. William Juice, Rector of Birch Morton [? Birts- 
 Morton], be an additional Correspondent for Worcestershire, being 
 recommended by Mr. Frank. 
 
 1 5. The Report of the Committee for Schools was read, as also a 
 new Form of Subscription, and both were agreed to, and 
 
 16. Ordered that a Copy of the said Form of Subscription be de- 
 livered to the Agents for Schools. 
 
 17. Ordered that all the Members of this Society that live within 
 the Walls of the City be desired to give their Advice and Assistance 
 to the Agents in promoting the Said Subscriptions. 
 
 18. Mr. Michel report's that there were two Sermons preach'd 
 yesterday at St. Margaret's, Westminster, by the Oean of Chichester 
 and Dr. Birch upon the Subject of Charity Schools, and that about 
 ^40 was collected at the Church Doors upon that occasion. 
 
 19. Ordered that the Secretary do prepare a new List of all the 
 Members of this Society in order to form them into Select Com- 
 mittees. 
 
 20. Mr. Vernon presented a List of all the Garrisons in England 
 amounting to 49 Troops and Companies. 
 
 21. Ordered that the said List be referred to Mr. Shute in order to 
 proportion the Distribution of the Souldier's Monitor and other Books 
 among them. 
 
 22. A Letter read from Arch. D. Booth desiring the Society to prepare 
 an Address to be presented to the Bench of Justices at Durham 
 against the next Sessions. 
 
 23. Ordered that it be referred to Serjeant Hook to draw up such 
 an Address as is desired. 
 
 19 Januar., 1701-2. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Mr. Hodges, Dr. Bray, Mr. Frank, Dr. Hutchinson a 
 Correspondent, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Gerrard, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. 
 Jephcott a Correspondent, Mr. Seaman, Dr. Slare. 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair, during the absence of Mr. Vernon. 
 
 1. Mr. Gerard approv'd, and Mr. Hodges to desire his attendance. 
 
 2. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Acres be a Correspondent for 
 Blewberry in Berkshire, being recommended by Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 3. Ordered that for the future, upon the appointing any Committee, 
 those who are nominated to be of that Committee be apprized in 
 writing of the Occasion, Time, and Place of their meeting. 
 
 4. Mr. Chamberlayne acquainted the Society that the King having 
 nominated Mr. Vernon his Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Den- 
 
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 mark, he had desired to continue his Subscription to the Society, and 
 to maintain a Correspondence with the same. 
 
 5. Ordered that Dr. Bray and the Secretary do return him the 
 Thanks of this Society for his generous offerr, and also for his intended 
 kindness to Mr. Hales their Correspondent. 
 
 6. Resolved that each new Member at his Admission doe subscribe 
 towards the Payment of the Debt due to Dr. Bray, till the said Debt 
 be entirely sunk and paid off. 
 
 7. Ordered that this Resolution be Entred among the Standing 
 Orders of this Society. 
 
 8. Resolved that for the easier Dispatch of the affairs of this 
 Society a Messenger be entertained, at a Sallary not exceeding ^10 
 per annum. 
 
 9. Ordered that William Carter of Kempston in Bedfordshire be 
 that Messenger. 
 
 10. An Extract out of Dr. White's Will relating to the Prisoners in 
 New Gate, was read. 
 
 11. Dr. Bray and Mr. Stubbs reported from the Committee ap- 
 pointed to visitt the Appartments of the Prisoners, that they had been 
 there and viewed many of the said appartments, and would go thither 
 again for the same purpose on Wednesday next. 
 
 12. Also that being affected with the Sight of so many miserable 
 objects of Pity, they had thought fitt to distribute some moneys 
 amongst them, as also the Servants. 
 
 13. Ordered that the said Committee be allowed their Charges, and 
 as much more money to be distributed amongst the Poor Prisoners, 
 &c, at their next visitation as will amount to 40s., besides such Books 
 and Papers of this Society as they shall judge proper. 
 
 14. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Lorrain, Ordinary of Newgate, 
 be a Correspondent with this Society, being recommended by the 
 above written Gentlemen. 
 
 15. Mr. Serjeant Hook reported from the Committee for Corre- 
 spondencies that they had made some Progress in that matter, and 
 desired to meet again at this place on Friday at 3 o'Clock. 
 
 16. Mr. Shute presented a Scheme for the Numbers of Books and 
 Papers necessary to supply the Soldiers and Officers in the English 
 Garrisons. 
 
 17. Ordered that 639 Souldier's Monitors, together with a Sum not 
 exceeding Seaven pound, be allowed him for this Purpose. 
 
 18. Agreed that the manner of Distribution of Books and Papers 
 be referred to the Committee for Correspondences. 
 
 19. A Letter read from the Reverend Mr. Shaw. 
 
 20. A Letter read from Mr. John Stamp, in which was Enclosed a 
 Draught of a new Act for Suppressing Vice & Immorality. 
 
 21. Ordered that it be referred to the Consideration of the Society 
 for Reformation of Manners, and that Mr. Stamp be advertized 
 thereof. 
 
 22. A Letter read from Mr. Arch. D. Entwistle. 
 
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 23. Ordered that the Secretary do write him an Answer, and that 
 he do transmitt to him a Dozen Addresses to those of the Romish 
 Communion. 
 
 24. Mr. Serjeant Hook presented a proposal about Schools. 
 
 25. Ordered that it be read at next meeting. 
 
 26 Jamiar., 1701-2. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Mr. Hodges, Dr. Willis, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. Gerard, 
 Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Nevil, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. William Hodges, 
 Mr. A. D. Kennett, Mr. Frank, Mr. Loyd, Lord Guilford. 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair, during the absence of Mr. Vernon. 
 
 1. Ordered that the farther Consideration of the Imperfect Minutes 
 be referred to the next meeting. 
 
 2. Ordered that it be an Instruction to the Committee appointed to 
 peruse the new Account of this Society that they do take care that 
 notice be taken of the Books and Papers distributed amongst the 
 Prisoners in Newgate, and in the several Circuits. 
 
 3. Mr. Chamberlayne presented the List of the Resident Members. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary's Assistant do compleat it, and bring 
 2 or 3 copies of it to the next meeting. 
 
 5. Agreed that the Messenger to this Society have an Order Sign'd 
 by the Secretary and Treasurer to receive the Quarterly Subscriptions 
 from the Residing Members as they become due. 
 
 6. Ordered that the Committee for Prisons be desired to meet 
 together, and putt down their thoughts in writing concerning the 
 Abuses of Prisons, and their Remedies, and that they doe report 
 the same together with an account of their Visitation, at the next 
 meeting. 
 
 7. Ordered that 20s. be allowed the Prison at White Chappell in 
 money and Books, to be distributed by the Treasurer according to his 
 Discretion. 
 
 8. Mr. Serjeant Hook reported that he had acquainted the Society 
 for the Reformation of Manners with the Desires of Mr. Arch. D. 
 Booth concerning an Address or Presentment to the Justices of the 
 Peace, and that they would take care of it. 
 
 9. Mr. Shute's List was again read, and the Society agreed by what 
 hands to disperse their Books and Papers amongst the Soldiers in 
 the English Garrisons. 
 
 10. Ordered that Mr. Vernon be desired to procure a List con- 
 taining the number of Officers and Soldiers in his Majesty's Horse 
 and Foot Guards, and that it be laid before the Society at next 
 meeting. 
 
 11. Dr. Bray reported that the Committee had perused the New 
 Account of this Society, and after some Corrections did approve of it. 
 
 12. Ordered that the said account, after that the Clause relating to 
 Prisons be inserted into it, be forthwith printed. 
 
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 13. Agreed that the number to be printed be three thousand. 
 
 14. A Letter from the Reverend Mr. Cleveland to Mr. Lloyd. 
 
 15. Ordered that he be a Correspondent for Dudley in Staffordshire, 
 being recommended by Mr. Lloyd. 
 
 16. Ordered that the Lord Bishop of Worcester, upon the account 
 of his Lordship's great Subscription to the Corporation, as also of the 
 great Numbers of Books continually distributed in his Diocess, be 
 allowed to dispose of ^10 in the Societies Books yearly, being part 
 of his Subscription, according as his Lordship shall think fitt. 
 
 17. The Form of Subscription was brought in by the Agents for 
 Schools, and read. 
 
 18. Ordered that the Proposals about Schools, and the other Letters 
 that remain unread, be deferred till the next meeting, and read imme- 
 diately after the first Reading of the Minutes. 
 
 2 Februar., 1701-2. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Frank, Mr. Shute, Mr. William Hodges, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. J nu Hodges Mr. Trymmer, 
 Mr. Ludolf a Correspondent, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Stubbs. 
 Mr. Vernon in the Chair. 
 i. A Proposal was read concerning the Education & Employing 
 poor Children. 
 
 2. Ordered that Mr. Serjeant Hook doe lay it before those Gentle- 
 men appointed by the House of Commons, as a Committee, to 
 inspect the Laws relating to the Poor. 
 
 3. A Letter read from Mr. Taylor of Wigan thereupon. 
 
 4. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubbs, and Mr. Chamberlayne do 
 give the Thanks of this Society to the Lord Bishop of Chester for his 
 great care and pains in promoting the Designs of this Society in his 
 Diocess, and that they do desire his Lordship to print his late Ex- 
 cellent Sermon and Visitation Charge, or that he would permitt this 
 Society to do it at their own Charges. 
 
 5. Ordered that that part of Mr. Taylor's Letter relating to Lending 
 Libraries be referred to a Committee, and that it be an Instruction to 
 that Committee to consider of Dr. Bray's Proposalls for sinking the 
 Debt due to him, & to receive some other Proposalls from him for the 
 more effectual Promoting of Lending Libraries. 
 
 6. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Frank, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. 
 William Hodges, Mr. Serj 1 Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, 
 or any three of them, be that Committee, and that they do meet at 
 Mr. Brewster's Chambers next Friday at 3 o'Clock. 
 
 7. A Letter read from Mr. A. D. Booth, together with the Present- 
 ment of the Grand Inquest of Durham at the last Sessions there. 1 
 
 1 Robert Boothe Clerk, M r of Arts, Arch Deacon of the Archdeaconry 
 of Durham : To all singular persons, Vicars, Curates, within the Archdeaconry 
 aforesaid of Durham, sendeth Greeting Whereas Catechising or Instructing 
 
l66 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K.. 
 
 8. Ordered that it be referred to the abovementioned Committee to 
 make an Extract out of it, to be incerted in the publick Prints. 
 
 Children and others, the youth of every parish, publickly in the Church, in the 
 Fundamental Principles of Christian Religion, is a matter of great concern- 
 ment and Consideration, and doth much tend to possess their minds with the 
 knowledge and love of Cod and treue goodness, and to train them up to the 
 practice of vertue and the detestation of Atheism and Debauchery in their 
 riper years ; and Likewise is of great use and advantage to others (who are 
 arriv'd to years of Discretion or understanding) that are present at such 
 Catechizing, and sharers thereof. And whereas by the Kubrick of the 
 Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacrements, according 
 to the use of the Church of England (which was established and confirmed by 
 an Act of Parliament made in the year of his Majestie King Charles the 
 
 second ;) it is appointed and required that the Curate or Minister of every 
 parish shall diligently upon Sundaies or Ilolydaies, after the Second Lesson 
 at Evening Prayers, openly in the Church, instruct and examine the young 
 people of his parish thai are sent to him in some part of the Catechism set 
 forth in the aforesaid Booke of Common Prayer : and that all Fathers, Mothers, 
 Masters, and Dames shall cause their children, servants, and apprentices which 
 have not appointed [sic], and obediently to hear and be ordered by the Curate 
 or Minister, of the place where they live, untillsuch a time as they have Learned 
 all that is appointed them in the said Catechism. And whereas before that, 
 to wit, by the Canons and Constitutions Ecclecial in force which were made 
 by the Bps. and Clergy of the province of Canterbury in their Synod holden 
 at London in the year of our Lord God 1603, and afterwards confirm'd by his 
 (then) Majestie King James the first, by his Letters Patents under the Great 
 Seal of England ; -and by him therein strictly commanded to be kept by all his 
 subjects both within the province of Canterbury and York, in all points wherein 
 they did or might concern them or any of them, it is directed, appointed, and 
 decreed, that if any Fathers, Mothers, Masters, or Mistresses, Children, Servants, 
 or Apprentices, shall neglect their Duties with reference to the being Cate- 
 chised or instructed publickly in the church (that is to say, if the said Fathers, 
 Mothers, Masters, Mistresses, shall be neglegent in not causing their Children, 
 Servants and Apprentices to come to the Church to be Catechised ; or the 
 said Children, Servants, and Apprentices, or any of them, shall neglect or 
 refuse to come to Church and learn their Catechism), that then and in such 
 case all the said persons respectively offending (excepting children) shall be 
 suspended from admision into the Church, by their respective Bishops or 
 other ordinaires, &c. ; if they so persist by the space of a month they shall 
 then be excommunicated. We therefore Arch Deacon aforesaid having 
 regard to the said Kubrick of the Book of Common Prayer and the Canons 
 and Constitutions Ecclical aforesaid concerning Catechising; do hereby 
 strictly require and command you the Parsons, Vicars, and Curates of the 
 Parishes and Chappelries respectively within our Archdeaconry aforesaid upon 
 the Lords Day commonly called Sunday, next after these presents shall come 
 to hands in the Churches and Chappels of your respective Parishes and 
 Chappelries, to call upon and admonish all the Fathers, Mothers Masters 
 and Dames of Parishes and Chappelries respectively, that have any Children, 
 Servants, or Apprentices in ther ffamilies, to send, or to cause all their 
 Children, Servants, and Apprentices to resort to Church on Sundays and 
 
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 9. Ordered that a Copy of it be presented to the Society for Refor- 
 mation of Manners. 
 
 Holy Daies, to the End and purpose that from time to time they may be 
 instructed and examined by you their respective Ministers in the Catechism 
 aforesaid according to the true intent and meaning of the beforenamed Rubrick 
 of Common Prayer and of the Canons and Constitutions aforesaid. And we 
 further will and require you to intimate or signifie to them the said Fathers, 
 Mothers, Masters, Dames, Servants, and Apprentices by a publication of 
 these presents in your severall Churches and Chappeles, that if they or any 
 of them after this our Canonical Admonition and Intimation there denounced, 
 as aforesaid, shall neglect or refuse to perform their Duties aforesaid respec- 
 tively ; We do purpose and resolve then thereupon to proceed against them, 
 and to punish them and every of them, according to the said Canons and 
 Constitutions, for their Contempt in that behalf. In Witness whereof We 
 have hereunto set the seal of our office the day of in the year of our 
 
 Lord God according to the computation of the Church of England, 1701. 
 
 Dunelm. The Grand Inquest for the County aforesaid do present these 
 severall persons following for the Crimes offences and Misdeam rs hereafter 
 mentioned. 
 
 Imprimis. Wee do present Richard White of Newhouse in the Chappelry 
 of Ash for having in his house severall Crucifixes, popish vestments, Mass 
 Books, and other popish Trinketts the 31 day of October 1701. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present M r . Ralph Mair for haveing in his house in the parish 
 of St. Gyles, the 2 day of November last an Alter Crucifix over it with severall 
 Cushions laid round the Alter in order for their popish worship. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present Nicholas Ladler and his wife, Tho. Nichelson, Richard 
 Mainfford, Anh the Daughter of Edward Richardson, Abraham Brantingham 
 and his two Daughters, all in the parish of St. Gyles for being reconciled to 
 the Church of Rome. 
 
 Item. Wee do present Jane the wife of Nicholas Rowell, Mary the wife of 
 William Farrow of Farewell Hall, Mary Liddle of Shinelesse, widdow Pater- 
 son living in the Road to Ash all in the parish of St. Oswald for being recon- 
 ciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Item. Wee do present Elizabeth the wife of John Smith, and Thomas Smith 
 his son, Tho. Barrofoot all of Stanley in the parish of Tanfield for being 
 reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Item. Wee do present Robert Willson of Forth, Robert ffulthorp of Copen 
 Hill Mill, Elizabeth Hall of Lanchester all in the parish of Lanchester for 
 being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present George Hobson, Myles Garry both in the parish of 
 Hurworth for being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present Christopher Rainton and his family in the parish of 
 Greatham for being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present John Armestrong of Dalton partly in the parish of 
 Heart for being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present William Worthy and his wife Will Lamb and his wife 
 Geo. Waugh, John Pearson and his wife, Jane Nelson widdow, all in the 
 parish of Kelloc for being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present Thomas Parkin and Thomas Atkinson in the parish 
 of Aycliffe for being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
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 10. A Letter read from Mr. Griffith. 
 
 ii. Ordered that the Secretary return him an answer. 
 
 12. A Letter read from S r Richard Bulkeley. 
 
 13. Ordered that a Specimen of all the Papers of this Society be 
 delivered to Mr. Vernon to carry with him beyond the Seas. 
 
 14. Agreed that the matter of the Correspondence be referred to the 
 above mentioned Committee. 
 
 15. Dr. Bray presented a Memoriall relating to the Quakers. 
 
 16. Ordered that it be read at next meeting, when Mr. Buggs pro- 
 posals are read. 
 
 17. Resolved that for the future the Day of the Society's meetings 
 
 Item. Wee do present Lawrence Grunday and his wife of the parish of 
 Norton for being reconciled to the Church of Rome. 
 
 Ittn. Wee do present Ann Hedley of Ushaw widdow and family, the wife 
 of William Smith of Heugh all in the parish of Ash for being reconciled to 
 the Church of Rome. 
 
 And for as much as we are given to understand that Mass is frequently 
 said in the parishes following (vizt.) in the parish of St. Oswolds and St. Gyles 
 in Durham in the parish of Gateshead in the parish of Tanfield in the parish 
 of Kelloc in the Chappelry of Croxdale and in the parish of Norton by 
 reason of the negligent [sic] and treachery of the Constables. 
 
 Itm. Wee do therefore present all and several Constables of the respective 
 parishes aforesaid for being negligent and remiss in their office. 
 
 Item. Wee do present all the Constables in the City of Durham the Con- 
 stables of the market place only excepted for being negligent and remiss in 
 visiting publick houses in time of Divine Service and sufferring tipling and 
 drinking on the Lords day. 
 
 Itm. Wee do present Robert Scott, Isabell Tayler, Widdow, and Mary Miller 
 late widdow and now wife of one whose name is unknown to us, all in the 
 parish of St. Gyles for harbouring and keeping Irish and Scotch vagabons 
 Rogges and beggers as allso William Nicholson the younger of Shereburne 
 in the parish of Pittington Laborer for the same offence. 
 
 Wee look upon the Execution of Justice in the house of Correction to be 
 eitheir by bribery or some other means in a great manner overseen. Wee 
 beg of this Honorable Bench every Grand Malefact may suffer punishment 
 according to the merit of their offence. 
 
 We desire the overseers of the poor in every parish do diligently take care 
 of poor Children that they may be put in time to schoole and be brought up 
 in the fear of God, and be put out in time to trades or what other imploy 
 may be thought most fit according to the statute made in the of his 
 
 Majesties Reigne. Wittness our hands this fiveteenth of January in the 
 thirteenth year of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lord King William the 
 third over England &c. Ano Dom. 1701. 
 
 Thomas Brass John Raine John Wood 
 
 Tho. Weardell Rich. Wright Robt. Bainbrig 
 
 Tho. Burlelson John Rawling Nicho. Reed 
 
 Antho. Sampson John Wilson John Thompson. 
 
 John Busby 
 
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 be Thursday at 4 o'Clock during this Sessions of Parliament, and that 
 the Messenger doe certify the absent members thereof. 
 
 iS. A Decree in Chancery was read for payment of ^80 to Mr. 
 Edward Stephens. 
 
 19. Ordered that Mr. George Brewster be allowed the Charges he 
 had been at in pursuing this affair, and that he be desired to sollicit 
 this matter with all Expedition. 
 
 20. Dr. Bray presented a Paper from the Committee appointed to 
 visit the Prison in Newgate, containing some Proposals concerning 
 the better Regulating the Same, &c, which were read and approved. 
 
 21. Ordered that these Proposalls with the Scheme mentioned in 
 the Minutes of Jan. 12 1 be referred to the Consideration of those 
 Gentlemen of this Society who are Members of Parliament. 
 
 22. Ordered that 4 Bibles with the Service and Singing Psalms be 
 given to the Prison of Newgate, one to each Common Room. 
 
 23. Ordered that Mr. Lorrain & Mr. Hodges do take care to see 
 this done, and that they have power to buy any other book that they 
 shall think necessary. 
 
 24. Agreed that S r Humfrey Mackworth be the Chairman of the 
 ensuing month, and that the next meeting be on Thurday come 
 se'night. 
 
 12 Febr., 1701-2. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. William Hodges, S r Humfrey Mackworth, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. Hutchinson a Correspondent, 
 Dr. Nichols a Correspondent, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. 
 Nelson, Dr. Slare, Mr. Bynnes a Correspondent, Lord Guilford, 
 Mr. Lorrain, Mr. Griffin a Correspondent, Mr. Comyns, Dr. 
 Lloyd. 
 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth in the Chair, 
 i. Ordered that the further Consideration of the Report touching 
 the Imperfect Minutes be referred to the next meeting. 
 
 2. A Motion being made for the Society to send some of their Books 
 to the Severall Assizes. 
 
 3. Ordered that the farther Consideration of this matter be referred 
 to a Committee, and they to meet att Mr. Brewster's Chambers next 
 Tuesday at 4 o'Clock. 
 
 4. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. W m Hodges, 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Melmouth, Mr. 
 Seaman, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. John Hodges, or any 3 of them, be 
 that Committee, and that they doe make their Report at next meeting. 
 
 5. Dr. Bray's Proposalls relating to Lending Librarys being read, 
 
 6. Ordered that they be considered by the last-named Committee. 
 
 7. An Extract out of Arch D. Booth's Letter, and the Presentments 
 of the Grand Jury at Durham, was read. 
 
 1 See note, pp. 48-51. 
 
170 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.R. 
 
 8. Ordered that the Secretary and his Assistant doe consider it, 
 and take care to have it inserted into the Publick Prints. 
 
 9. Mr. Francis Bugg ' being call'd in, gave the Society a large 
 account of the pressing Necessity there is at this Juncture, of dis- 
 persing amongst the Quakers diverse Treatises, in order to their better 
 Instruction, especially those that follow, viz'. 
 
 10. The Sleeford Conference (not yet printed,). 
 
 11. Vox Populi. 
 
 12. George Fox's Will. 
 
 13. Mr. Keith's Broadsheet. 
 
 14. And that if he had a fitting number of these Books entrusted to 
 him, he will be Responsible, and bound to the Society to reimburse 
 them either in money, or by the Remainder of the Books. 
 
 15. Resolved that this Society will give Mr. Bugg Creditt with their 
 Printer and Stationer for a Summe not exceeding .£26. 10s. to the 
 purpose above mentioned. 
 
 16. Agreed that this Society will take oft" 100 Copies of Mr. Bugg"s 
 Pilgrim's Progress at 2s. a Book. 
 
 17. Ordered that the Treasurer do buy a Bible, and 6 of Mr. 
 Kettlewell's' 2 office for Prisoners for the Use of White Chappell Prison. 
 
 18. Ordered that the Committee do read & draw up Answers to 
 those Letters that require them. 
 
 19 February, 1701-2. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Dr. Mecken, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Dr. 
 Davies and Mr. Wootton Correspondents, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 the Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, the Dean of Chichester, Mr. Serj' 
 Hook, Mr. Griffith a Correspondent, Dr. Nichols and Mr. Lorrain 
 Correspondents. 
 Dr. Manningham in the Chair during S r Humfrey Mackworth's 
 absence. 
 
 1. Mr. Shute Reported that he had paid Mr. George Brewster ,£13 
 for his Charges in sollicking the late Benefaction of Mr. Stevens. 
 
 2. The Translation of a French Letter from Mr. de Berringhen was 
 read. 
 
 3. Ordered that it be referred to the last mentioned Committee, and 
 that they do meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers next Tuesday at 4 
 o'clock. 
 
 4. Ordered that they be all Summoned to meet here 
 
 5. Ordered that the Business before committed to them be then 
 considered. 
 
 6. Mr. Bugg was called in, and 
 
 1 Author of several works on Quakerism. 
 
 - John Kettlewell, B.D., the celebrated Non-Juror, born 1653 ; died 1 695. 
 "An Office for Prisoners" is published in his works. 2 vols. London: 
 1719. 
 
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 7. The Lord Guilford laid before the Society a Copy of the Petition 
 of Mary Ely, Susanna Everard, and Sarah Pike, widows, to the 
 Honorable House of Lords against the Bill for continuing the late 
 Act for accepting the Quakers Solemn Affirmation instead of an Oath 
 in the usuall Form. 
 
 8. The Lord Guilford moved that the Society would appoint a 
 Committee to examine the above named Petitioners, touching their 
 Proofs of what they affirm in their Petition. 
 
 9. His Lordship did also move that in case their Proofs should 
 be allowed by that Committee, that this Society would allow the 
 Petitioners wherewithall to fee 2 Councelors to plead in their behalfe, 
 at the Barr of the Honorable House of Lords. 
 
 10. Ordered that a Committee do meet about this matter at Heaven, 1 
 near Westminster Hall, to-morrow at 12 o'clock, and afterw ds at Mr. 
 Brewster's by 4 o'clock. 
 
 11. Ordered that my Lord Guilford, Or. Bray, Mr. Keith, S r 
 Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Serjeant Hook, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, or any three of them be that Committee. 
 
 1 2. Ordered that the Thanks of this Society be returned to his 
 Lordship for his great Piety & zeal shew'd in this Affair. 
 
 13. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 14. Mr. Bridges laid before the Society a Proposal concerning a 
 Generall Subscription to Schools w ch was read, and when amended in 
 some little matters approv'd. 
 
 1 5. Mr. Dean of Chichester reported that they were almost ready to 
 open in his Parish 2 new Schools, one for 50 Boys, and th' other for 
 50 Girls. 
 
 26 Fehruar., 1701-2. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Nelson, Mr. Neville, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Stubbs, Mr. Thorold, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Bray. 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair, Deputed by S r Humfrey 
 Mackworth. 
 
 1. Ordered that the Consideration of the Report touching the Im- 
 perfect Minutes be referred to the next meeting. 
 
 2. A Letter read from Mr. Ostervald to Mr. Masson. 
 
 3. Ordered that Dr. Bray and the Secretary do wait on the Lord 
 Bishop of London, & do desire his Lordship to acquaint Dr. Zeller, 
 the Antistes of Zurich, with the Religious Designs of this Society. 
 
 4. The Secretary said that he had something of importance to com- 
 municate to the Society, which he desired might be at a fuller meeting. 
 
 1 " Heaven" was a tavern in Old Palace-yard, on the site of which the 
 committee-rooms of the House of Commons now stand. It is mentioned by 
 Pepys in his " Diary," under date Jan. 28, 1659-60. " I returned and went 
 to Heaven, where I dined." 
 
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 5. Ordered that all the absent members be summoned to attend at 
 next meeting. 
 
 6. Ordered that Or. Kennett & Or. Woodward be desired to draw 
 up answers to Monsieur Oe Berringhen's last Letters. 
 
 7. The Secretary reported that the Committee was of opinion that 
 a Packet should be forthwith sent to each County Gaol in England. 
 
 8. In which should be putt, viz. : — 
 
 9. 6 Kettlewel's Offices, 1 12 Pastoral Letters, 12 Cautions against 
 Swearing, 12 Cautions ag' Orunkeness, 12 Cautions ag' Uncleanness, 
 12 Observations of the Lord's Day, 6 Christian Monitors, 6 Offices for 
 Condemned Criminals. 
 
 10. Ordered that such a Pacquett be forthwith made up and sent 
 immediately to each County in England, and that the Treasurer & 
 Secretary have power to putt in besides such others of this Society's 
 Papers as they shall think fitt. 
 
 11. A Letter from Mr. A. D. Booth (with an Injunction to his Clergy 
 therein inclosed) were read. 
 
 12. Ordered that these Papers be referred to the consideration of 
 Mr. A. D. Kennett, and that he do give his opinion thereof to the 
 Society at next meeting. 
 
 5 March, 1701-2. 
 
 Present: the Lord Bishop of Worcester, the Lord Bishop of Chester, 
 Dr. Bray, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Shute, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Nelson, S r 
 John Philips, the Lord Guilford, Col. Colchester, Mr. Cotton, Mr. 
 Bulstrode, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Ludolph 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Wright, Dr. Littel, the Dean of Lincoln, 
 Mr. Lorrain a Correspondent, Mr. Dean of Chichester, Mr. Nevil, 
 Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Gerard, Mr. Gordon a Correspondent. 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth in the Chair. 
 
 1. Ordered that Mr. Gardiner be a Corresponding Member for 
 Evesham, being recommended by the Lord Bishop of Worcester. 
 
 2. A Letter was read from Mr. Chamberlayne, desiring to be excused 
 from attending the Service of the Society as their Secretary, by reason 
 of the many different business w ch lye heavy upon him, but that he 
 would continue his Subscription as a member. 
 
 3. Resolved that Humphrey Wanley be the Secretary to this Society 
 for the future. 
 
 4. Resolved that his Salary be advanced to £70 per annum. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne for the Services done by him to this Society. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne do deliver to the new Secretary 
 all such Books and Papers belonging to this Society as are now in his 
 Custody. 
 
 1 "Office for Prisoners." 
 
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 Ordered that the Correspondents be forthwith acquainted with 
 this new Election, that they may know how to direct their Letters 
 aright for the future. 
 
 8. Mr. Bugg was call'd in, who laid before the Society some late 
 Charges of his, about the three Widdows' Petition, mention'd in 
 the Minutes of the 19th ult. 
 
 9. Ordered that he be paid by the Treasurer. 
 
 10. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 11. The Form of Subscription towards the maintaining some 
 Schools in the Poorer and Out Parishes of London and Westminster 
 was read, and, 
 
 12. A long Debate arising thereupon, 
 
 13. Ordered that this Debate be deferred to the next meeting. 
 
 14. Agreed that Mr. Nelson be the Chairman to this Society for 
 the ensuing month. 
 
 15. A motion was made that this Society would disperse some 
 copies of the Accounts of the Sufferings of the Protestants on board 
 the French King's Gallies, amongst the Soldiers and Seamen in his 
 Majesty's Fleet. 
 
 16. Ordered that this be one of the Books to be dispersed accordingly, 
 when the Society take's this matter into their more particular con- 
 sideration. 
 
 17. Mr. Lloyd read part of a Letter from the Reverend Dr. Hodges 
 to him concerning the Society of the Clergy at Alcester in Worcester- 
 shire. 
 
 18. The Lord Bishop of Worcester being pleased to say that he 
 would conferr with the Lord Bishop of London about writing to Dr. 
 Zeller of Zurich concerning the Designs of this Society, 
 
 19. Ordered that the Secretary do wait upon his Lordship with an 
 account of the Designs and Successes of this Society. 
 
 20. Col. Colchester reported that the small printed Papers of this 
 Society against Swearing, &c, had done a great deal of good in 
 Glocestershire, and that if the Society would send some more of 
 them thither, in all Probability they would have the same good Effect. 
 
 21. Ordered that the Treasurer do send thither 100 of each of the 
 said Papers, according to the Coll s Directions. 
 
 12 March, 1701-2. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Nelson, Col. Colchester, Mr. 
 Seaman, Mr. Windham a Correspondent, Mr. Shute, Mr. Lorrain 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Bromhall a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Masson a Correspondent, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Dr. Slare. 
 
 I. Ordered that the Consideration of the Report concerning the 
 Imperfect Minutes be referred to the next meeting. 
 
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 2. Ordered y l for the future such Pacquets as shall be given to the 
 Prisoners in the severall Gaols of this kingdom be directed to such 
 Correspondents as are upon the place, or else to those that are nearest 
 to the Gaol. 
 
 3. Ordered that a List of such Counties and Shire Towns wherein 
 this Society ha's no Correspondents, be drawn up by the Secretary 
 and laid before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 4. Ordered that Dr. Bray doe conferr with Dr. Ellis, and Mr. 
 Treasurer with Dr. King about furnishing the Souldiers in her 
 Ma" Guards with some of the Books and Papers of this Society, & 
 that they do make their Report at next meeting. 
 
 5. Mr. Bugg's Introduction to his Narrative of the Sleeford Con- 
 ference being laid before the Society, 
 
 6. Ordered that it, with the whole narrative, be perused by Mr. 
 Keith, and he to report his opinion of them at next meeting. 
 
 7. Ordered that Mr. Robert Hales's Letter from St. Gall, dated 26 
 November, 1701, be sent to Mr. A. D. Booth, and that Mr. A. D. be 
 desired to return it back with all convenient speed. 
 
 8. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 9. They reported a Person whom they know to be a Sollicitor for 
 the Generall Subscriptions to Schools, for whom they desire a Salary 
 of ^20 per ann., & 
 
 10. A Debate arising thereupon, 
 
 11. Ordered that it be adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 12. A Letter read from Mr. Hales from St. Gall, dated 19 Febr. 
 1701-2. 
 
 13. A Translation of a Latin Letter read from Mr. Scherer. 
 
 14. The Translation of a French Letter from Mr. a Moos to Mr. 
 Hales. 
 
 19 March, 1701-2. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Neville, Dr. Slare. 
 
 Memorandum, the above named Gentlemen not being a Quorum, 
 thought fitt to adjourn to this day seavennight. 
 
 S r Hum. Mackworth was here as Mr. Nelson's Deputy, but went 
 away some time after, leaving Mr. Nevill in his Room. 
 
 26 March, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Lorrain 
 a Correspondent, Dr. Mecken, Dr. Slare, Mr. Lloyd. 
 
 1. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne have a Copy of the Minutes of 
 this Society communicated to him weekly, to send beyond Sea to 
 Mr. Vernon. 
 
 2. Ordered that those Papers belonging to this Society that do yet 
 remain in Mr. Chamberlayne's Custody be forthwith delivered by him 
 to the Secretarv. 
 
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 3. Ordered that the Secretary do maintain a strict Correspondence 
 with Mr. Frank of Bedfordshire, and that he do communicate to him, 
 at convenient times, Copies of the Minutes and other Letters and 
 Papers, in order to the better carrying on the Business of this Society. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Messenger do wait upon the Members of this 
 Society and collect their Subscriptions due for the last Quarter. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Pacquett and other Printed Papers of this 
 Society be delivered to Mr. Mecken, and by him sent into Denmark. 
 
 6. The Secretary produced a List of those Counties and Shire 
 Towns, wherein the Society wants Correspondents. 
 
 7. Which being consider'd in part, 
 
 8. Ordered that it be referred to the next meeting. 
 
 9. Mr. Shute reported that he had conferred with Mr. King, who 
 readily promised to disperse the Printed Books and Papers of this 
 Society amongst the Souldiers in the Lord Cutt's Regiment of foot 
 Guards. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Treasurer do deliver to Mr. King such a 
 number of the said Books and Papers, as will be proportionable to 
 those allow'd by this Society to her Majesty's Garrisons. 
 
 11. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 12. Mr. Bridges reported that a School for 25 boys clothed, was 
 opened about a week ago in Covent Garden Parish. 
 
 13. Agreed that this Society will allow the Person recommended by 
 the Agents for Sollicitor for the General Subscriptions the summe of 
 five pounds for one Quarter's Sollicitation, but upon condition that he 
 do's not quitt his present Employment, upon expectations of further 
 encouragement from this Society. 
 
 2 April, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Keith a Correspondent. 
 
 1. Mr. Waddington approv'd, and Dr. Manningham to desire his 
 Attendance. 
 
 2. Ordered that when one Resident Member is wanting towards 
 making a Quorum, the Secretary shall be taken in for that time. 
 
 3. Resolved that Dr. Manningham be Chairman for the Ensuing 
 Month. 
 
 4. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 5. They reported that the Trustees for Clerkenwell School had 
 allowed the Schoolmaster to take in 10 Schollars att 20s. per annum 
 a piece, upon which they had visited the said School, where they found 
 16 Schollars besides the poor children. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Shute do confer with Mr. Blackerby & Mr. 
 Short upon this Important Affair, and make a Report of the Result at 
 next meeting. 
 
 7. Mr. Keith reported that he had perused Mr. Bugg's Narrative of 
 the Sleeford Conference, with the Introduction, w ch he found to be 
 
176 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 moderate Christian, and just as to the Quotations (after one of them 
 is Amended), and that (in his opinion) the Publication and dispersing 
 of it will be of great use in detecting the vile errors held by the 
 Quakers. 
 
 8. Mr. Bugg being call'd in, 
 
 9. The Chairman acquainted him that this Society in taking off 100 
 Copies of his Pilgrim's Progress at 2s. per Book, understood this ,£ic 
 to be part of the .£20. 10s. w ch this Society give's him Creditt for, with 
 their Printer and Stationer ; with which he owned himself to be 
 extreamly well satisfyed. 
 
 10. The Secretary reported that Mr. Carte accept's the Corre- 
 spondence of Leicester, and that the Society's Books & Papers sent 
 to the Prisoners, have been disposed of according to their Desires in 
 the Gaols of Leicester, Nottingham, Coventre, and Warwick. 
 
 11. The Secretary reported that Mr. Cleveland of Dudley, Mr. 
 John's of Stroud, and Mr. A. D. Booth would gladly accept of some 
 of the Books and Papers of this Society to disperse among their poor 
 Parishioners, &c. 
 
 12. Also that Mr. Vincent Edwards desire's to buy 300 Observations 
 of the Lord's Day, and 300 Cautions against Swearing. 
 
 13. Ordered that the Treasurer do supply the aboves d Gentlemen 
 with such Books and Papers as he shall judge to be proper, and that 
 he do furnish Mr. Vincent Edwards with the Papers he want's. 
 
 9 April, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Akers a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Waddington, Mr. Comyns, S r 
 Edm. Turner, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Serjeant Hook, 
 Mr. Hodges, Mr. Collins, S r John Philips, Dr. Slare, Col. Col- 
 chester. 
 
 1. Mr. Waddington was approved, and did accordingly attend. 
 
 2. Mr. Collins was approved, & did attend. 
 
 3. Mr. Serjeant Hook reported that Application had been lately 
 made to Mr. Mecken from Sweden and Holstein (as was before from 
 Denmark) for some of the Books and Papers of this Society. 
 
 4. Orderd that the Treasurer do deliver to Mr. Mecken 2 Pacquetts, 
 one for Sweden, and th' other for Holstein. 
 
 5. Ordered that Mr. Bull be a Correspondent for Oxford. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Bennett be a Correspondent for Colchester. 
 
 7. Agreed that the Consideration of the List for Supplying the 
 Vacancies in the Correspondence be adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 8. Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne be desired to conferr with the 
 Lord Cutts about dispersing the Society's Books (now remaining in 
 the Custody of Mr. Thorold) amongst her Majesty's Souldiers in 
 Holland ; and that he do make his Report at next meeting. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Treasurer doe send away, with all convenient 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 177 
 
 speed, the following Books and Papers to S r Richard Bulkeley at 
 Dublin, to disperse amongst her Ma ts Souldiers in Ireland, viz' : — 
 1,000 Pastorall Letters, 
 
 500 Soldiers Monitors, 
 1,000 Cautions ag' Swearing, 
 500 Cautions ag' Drunkeness, 
 500 Cautions ag 1 Uncleaness. 
 
 10. Mr. Akers representing to the Society the great want of good 
 Books amongst the Poor of his Parish, 
 
 11. Ordered that the Treasurer do supply him according to his 
 Discretion. 
 
 12. The Treasurer Reported that the ordinary Pacquetts are all 
 sent away, and he moved that a Committee might be appointed to 
 consider of what Books and Papers may be proper to be putt into the 
 new Pacquett, and to review them for that purpose. 
 
 13. Ordered that their Lordships the Bishops, the Deans of 
 Chichester & Lincoln, Dr. Bray, Dr. Woodward, Mr. Arch D. Kennett, 
 Mr. Shute, and the other Divines of that Society be this Committee. 
 
 14. Ordered that the said Committee do meet at this place every 
 Thursday at 2 o'clock precisely, and so to continue their meetings till 
 they have gone through their Business. 
 
 15. Ordered that £4. be distributed amongst Mr. Serjeant Hook's 
 servants, and that the same Gratuity be allowed them every Lady-day. 
 
 16. Resolved that if any member of this Society shall compose any 
 Treatise to be printed or dispersed by this Society that his Copy shall 
 be brought to, and inspected by, the abovemention'd Committee of 
 Divines before it be printed. 1 
 
 17. The Secretary reported that the Society's Gift of Books and 
 Papers came safe, and are distributed according to their Desires in the 
 Gaols of Exeter and Reading. 
 
 16 April, 1702. 
 
 Present: The Lord Bishop of Chichester, Dr. Manningham, Mr. 
 Shute, Mr. Collins, the Secretary, Mr. Wesley 2 a Correspondent, 
 Dr. Bray, Mr. Keith a Correspondent, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. 
 Bulstrode, S r H. Mackworth, Dr. Slare, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Heart a Correspondent. 
 
 1. The Secretary reported (from Mr. Heart) that the Society's Gift 
 of Books and Papers came safe to Winchester Gaol, and are there 
 disposed of according to their Desires. 
 
 2. A Letter was read from Mr. Chamberlayne to the Chairman, 
 shewing that the Governor of New England desire's some of the 
 
 1 This is the first indication of a Publication Committee of the S.P.C.K, 
 9 Rev. Samuel Wesley, of Epworth. 
 
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 Society's Books and Papers to disperse amongst the Poor People in 
 his Province, and that he would keep a constant and regular Corre- 
 spondence with the Society. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Treasurer do send to the Governor such a 
 Parcell of Books and Papers as he shall judge to be proper and 
 sufficient. 
 
 4. A Letter was read from Mr. Arch. D. Entwistle, together with 
 the Orders of the Society of Clergy at Warrington. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Secretary do write him an Answer. 
 
 6. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 7. Mr. Skate reported that the Subscription to the School at St. 
 Buttolph's, 1 Aldersgate, do's now amount to £40 per annum. 
 
 8. Mr. Gardner Reported that he had lately been at Epsom, where 
 he found a great Likelyhood of Erecting a School there upon the 
 foundation of .£300 lately bequeathed to the Parish for that purpose, 
 and with which is purchased ^15 per annum. 
 
 9. A Letter read from Mr. Thomlinson of Newcastle, also 
 
 10. Translations of some Latin and French Letters from Switzer- 
 land. 
 
 11. Ordered that the Secretary do send an Answer of Thanks to 
 Mr. Thomlinson, and that he do draw up an Answer to Mr. Scherer, 
 and lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 12. Mr. Wesley's account of the Religious -Society at Epsworth was 
 read, for which the Society gave him their Thanks. 2 
 
 1 Corrected in another copy of the Minutes to " St. Anne's." 
 - An Account of the Religious Society begun in Epworth, 
 in the Isle of Axholm Linconshire, Fei? : 1, An : Dom : 1701-2. 
 
 Dec. 23. — Having found by sad Experience that little or nothing was to be 
 don here towards the Reformation of manners, by ordinary methodes, by 
 reason of the negligence of the officers, who want courage and are gene- 
 rally either mast men or such as [frequent ?] publick houses, and notoriously 
 intemperate, after my having preach'd many sermons on that occasion and 
 read proclamations Abstracts of the Laws and order of the Justices as well 
 as discoursd with the serious particularly and privately of that occassion and 
 given and lent them Mr. Yates Accounts of the Reformation, and other 
 books on that subject, and yet still finding vice and all wickedness, especially 
 Drunkeness increasing, notwithstanding the terrible Judgments of God most 
 remarkably exercised on offenders, no less than fourteen people in about 3 years 
 last pass'd having com to untimely Ends in the very act of Drunkeness, and 
 occasioned by it, within a few miles of this place ; for these Reasons as well 
 as for the particular advantage of myself and others, as to our proficiency in 
 Piety and Virtue, I had an earnest desire for som years to see a Religious 
 Society form'd among my people, having hopes of assistance from thence in 
 Time, to Reform others, which I despair'd of seeing accomplish'd by any 
 other methods. 
 
 This I propos'd som time since to my Rt Reverend Diocan, who gave me 
 Liberty to attempt it. 
 
 But when I came to consider the Genius of my People and the great 
 
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 13. Ordered that the fair Copy of Mr. Hales's Letter dated Nov r 
 26, 1701, be delivered to Dr. Bray, in order to be communicated to the 
 
 Ignorance, carelessness of their souls, and notorious Vices which were so 
 common among them, I must own I had so little Hopes of the possibillity of 
 forming a Society here, that I had dropp'd it for som years. 
 
 But on receiving the last Packet from this Honorable society (for which I 
 return my most humble Thanks) wch came to Hand the 9th of December, 
 and reading over with more attention then formerly D r Woodwards Book of 
 the Religious Societys, Edit : 3, I observed that passage p. 41, concerning 
 old Rumney in Kent, and finding the Character of those people too like that 
 of my own, and the Difticultys there which I mett with here, which yet were 
 by God's Blessing at last surmounted, and a society establish'd with good 
 Effect, I began to think that the same might not be impossible here, especially 
 having formerly laid the same scheme as that of this Reverend Clergyman, and 
 resolv'd to draw out some of the most sensible and well dispos'd persons 
 among my singers, in order to the founding of such a society. 
 
 Feb : 7th : 1701-2. — Accordingly in the name of God, I set about it, and 
 having instructed the most sober and sensible young man amongst my singers 
 with my design, and sent him and others those Books of D r Woodward which 
 were sent me the matter was so order'd that they discours'd one another con- 
 cerning it, and at length came of their own accord to me, and desired my 
 assistance in forming 'em into such a society — Which I did and having draw 
 up their orders the same in substance with those at London, only differing as 
 our Circumstances did, we mett the first time at my own Houses the 7th of 
 Feb: 1701 — Present 8 persons besides myself the Rules and orders were 
 distinctly and deliberately read over, and I showed the Reasonableness of 
 every one in particular, the necessity of most of 'em in order to our eternal 
 Happiness, and the great advantage of the rest, as to our proficiency in 
 piety and virtue, desiring any that were present to make their objections if 
 they had ought to say against any of 'em. 'Twas objected against one of the 
 Orders which was for prayer in familys, where they had any or whenever they 
 should have any, Mornings and Evenings, which was so universally neglected, 
 that I know but two familys at most in the whole town, out of 300, who did 
 before practice it: it was objected to this, that their affairs of Husbandry would 
 sometimes unvoidable take 'em off from Family Prayers in the mornings, by 
 their people being scattered about their Business. I reply'd, that would take 
 up but little Time to repeat the Lord's Prayer and som short Collects : 
 However I contented that these words (when it can possible be don) should 
 be called to this order, as for Evenings, they all contented and promised to 
 do it, and likewise to read a Chapter in their Familys. Then the orders were 
 subscrib'd as they have bin since then by severall others (one of 'em the son of 
 an Anabaptist) and near twenty besides, severall who have been occasionally 
 present at our Meetings, which are every Satard Ev : in order to prepare for 
 the Lords day. 
 
 Wee have had 8 meetings since we began and the Members of the 
 society promis'd to continue in my absence. They are most of 'em remark- 
 able altered since we began : they forbear publick Houses unless when their 
 Necessary occasions calls 'em thither ; are much more carefull of their Lives 
 and Conversations, Communicate Monthly with great Devotion and appear 
 very zealous for the Glory of God, and the welfare of their own and others 
 
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 Lady Catherine Jones, and that the Letter be brought back within 
 3 weeks. 
 
 souls and often declare that they find much more comfort in this way of 
 Living, and in their Meetings and Conferences then they could ever have 
 expected and long all the week till the time corns for their Meeting, and 
 love one another and their Minister better than ever. 
 
 The Chief of the Town laugh at us, or worse, Objecting, what is true 
 enough, that most of our Society are mean inconsiderable men, that those of 
 the most wealth and best Figure dont joyn with us, but I like it never the 
 worse, and hope it will the more visible appear to be from God, who loves 
 to exalt the humble, and the meaner the Instruments are the more Glory will 
 he have, if he pleases to make use of us to do any good amongst our 
 neighbors. 
 
 I cant say they yet encreace much in Knowledg having bin formerly very 
 Ignorant, but I verily think they do in Piety and Humility, and I hope the 
 other will com by degrees, I having dispers'd som of the Books, which the 
 society sent me, amongst them in order to assist 'em in Religious Conference, 
 and do preach one sermon every Lords day on that subject which is to be 
 discoursed on at next meeting, and which was proposd the Saterday before. 
 
 There are I believe 30 or 40 other sober persons in the Town who would 
 be glad to enter the society : But we are not hasty in admitting 'em till we 
 are very well acquainted with 'em. These will make up a considerable Body, 
 and are most of 'em just entring on the Scene of life : besides this Society, 
 if we could get a Charity-School erected amongst us, it would I believe go a 
 great way towards the securing two Generations. There's yet nothing don 
 by M r W. in that matter, tho if there were something to begin with, sub- 
 scribed by others, the Inhabitants satisfy 'd would do pretty considerable 
 themselves, tho I doubt, not otherwise. 
 
 I. Every week at set hours, when 2, 3, or more do meet together for this 
 Intent, First to pray to God ; Secondly, to read the Holy Scriptures, and 
 discourse upon Religious Matters for their mutual Edification ; And Thirdly, 
 to deliberate about the Edification of our neighbour, and the promoting it. 
 
 II. Those that do thus meet together, are above all things sollicitous 
 about the Salvation of their neighbour, yea they make it their business to be 
 Christians not only in name but in deed : Least they should strive rashly to 
 pull out the Mote from the Eies of others, not observing the Beam in their 
 own ; and lest while they preach to others themselves should become 
 castaways. 
 
 III. For this Reason they do not admit every body promiscuously, but if 
 any one desires to be of their Society, it must be done by the Consent of all ; 
 and therefore his Piety ought to be known to all, lest a little Leven should 
 spoil the whole Lump, For they take it for Granted that things will then fall 
 out well, when each of them shall be of that mind, as that it may be affirm'd 
 upon good Grounds that This is Emanuel that dicells through Faith, «f the 
 power of God, in the Heart of every one, as in his Temple. 
 
 HIT. Nor do they allow that the number of their members should encrease 
 too much, lest this Religious design should fall with its own weight, or at 
 least be marr'd. Therefore when they have twelve Members they admitt no 
 more. But if God shall stir up more, who shall desire the same Edification 
 with them, they seperate two Members from them, to form a new Society 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.k. iSi 
 
 Thursday, 23 April, 1702. 
 
 This being the day of her Majesty's Coronation, there was no 
 meeting. 
 
 with those that desire it, till that also grow's up to the number of Twelve, and 
 so another new Society be form'd out of it. 
 
 V. A Society or two being now set up ; they think it may be practicable 
 to take in such persons only, in whom there may be hopes, that by such a 
 pious Conversation, they may be brought to a real and serious denying of the 
 World, yet not to admitt above 2 or 3 at the most of such Members, of whose 
 solid piety they ai-e not yet sufficiently appris'd, lest by any unwary Charity 
 towards all it may happen by degrees, that Darkness might begin to get 
 ground. 
 
 VI. But if they, of whose Conversion to God there may be hopes, shall not 
 blush to devote themselves to Vice and Wickedness and thereby become a 
 scandal to their neighbour : they are no longer look'd as a part of the Society 
 lest those who are sincere should be drawn to partake either of the Vice or 
 of the Scandal. 
 
 VII. All Debates about the Corruption of Manners which have crept into 
 the Church, of Amending or Reforming the Church point of Manners, is 
 reffer'd to the first Society. The other Societies are contented with their 
 own Edification and if any one knows what will tend to the publick Edifica- 
 tion, he discovers it to the first Society, or at least to some member of the 
 first Society, that so it may be consider'd by all the Members therof, how it 
 does conduce towards the common Design, and may be reduced into 
 practice. 
 
 VIII. But this first Society does in no wise assume any prerogative to 
 it self : but the Debating about the publick Edification is for this Reason ; 
 least one Society should hinder another, and because all are not fitt to be 
 Councellors. Hence it is that this Society is obliged to be carefull to take in 
 such Members alone, as are able to help the Church by their Wisdom and 
 good advices. 
 
 Villi. They do not take in any Women into these Societies, in order to 
 avoid scandal and all other abuses the more easily, to which promiscuous 
 meetings cannot but be liable. Women may hear their Husbands at Home, 
 and Girls their parents : for tis a duty incumbent upon every Member of these 
 Societies, next to his own soul to be chiefly sollicitous for those of his Family. 
 And if there be any one who is a Master of a Family, yet by his grave Con- 
 versation he may be very benificial to those amongst whom he lives, tis very 
 necessary that by living Examples men may see what a true Christian is, who 
 ■>till is very hard to meet with. 
 
 X. They carry on a Subscription in every Society, towards which every 
 Member contributes each Meeting, according to his Charity and Ability. 
 The money so Collected is to be expended no other way than in promoting 
 the Designs of the Societies, or for Reforming the Church. 
 
 XL Their first care is to set Schools for the Poor, wherein Children (or if 
 need be, Adult Persons,) may be instructed in the Fundamentals of Chris- 
 tianity by men of known and approv'd Piety. 
 
 XII. Their second design is to procure little Practical Treatises from 
 Holland, England, and Germany, &c. to translate them into the Vulgar 
 
1<52 JOURNAL OF THE S.KC.K. 
 
 30 April, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Manningham, Mr. A. D. Kennett, Mr. Waddington, 
 
 Mr. Brewster, the Secretary, Mr. Shute, Mr. King, S r Edmund 
 Turner, Mr. W" 1 Hodges, Dr. Nichols, Mr. John Hodges, Mr. 
 Bedford and Mr. Wesley Correspondents, Mr. Stubbs. 
 Dr. Manningham in the Chair. 
 
 1. The Secretary reported that Mr. Bennett of Colchester, and Mr 
 Bull of Oxford, have accepted their Correspondence. 
 
 2. Agreed that the Consideration of the List for Supplying the 
 vacancies in the Correspondence be adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne be asked the Result of the 
 Conference with the Lord Cutts about dispersing the Society's Books 
 and Papers amongst her Majesty's Souldiers in Holland. 
 
 4. The Secretary reported that the Society's Books and Papers 
 came safe, and are dispersed according to their Desires in the Gaols 
 at York. 
 
 5. Ordered that Mr. Shute be the Chairman for the ensuing month. 
 
 6. The Secretary brought a Draught of a Letter to Mr. Scherer, w ch 
 was read, and he was ordered to add another Paragraph to it about 
 the Death of the late King, &c, and to bring it again to the next 
 meeting. 
 
 7. A Letter was read from one Mr. Robert Hannay recommending 
 himself to the Charity of this Society as a great Sufferer by the 
 Quakers. 
 
 8. Ordered the members of this Society do enquire after this Mr. 
 Hannay. 
 
 9. The Translation of a German Letter from Madam Hortensia de 
 Salis to Mr. Hales was read. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Secretary do make an Extract out of it, and 
 lay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 1 1. Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. A. Deacon Entwistle 
 and to S r Richard Bulkeley about the Books and Papers sent by this 
 Society into Ireland for the use of her Ma' ys Soldiers there. 
 
 Tounge, print them, and so to give or lend them to those who are less solli- 
 citous of their own and others Edification. 
 
 XIII. The Third is to establish a Correspondence with such Societies 
 in England, Germany, &c. that so they may mutually Edify one another : 
 especially since they have learn'd that by keeping up a Correspondence, as 
 they gain knovvledg and experience in Edifying the whole Church : so their 
 wholesome advices will thereby be forwarded, and the better reduced to 
 practise. 
 
 XI III. The Fourth is to take Care of the Sick and other Poor, and to 
 afford them Spiritual as well as Corporal Helps. When their Stock is suffi- 
 ciently large to carry on these pious Designs, they deliberate of some other 
 proper method of disposing of that which remains. The means will not fail 
 to be present, if all things shall be done of Cod, in Cod, and thro' God. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1 S3 
 
 7 May, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Waddington, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Brewster, the 
 Secretary, S r John Philips, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. John Hodges, 
 Col. Colchester, S r Edm d Turner, Dr. Slare, Dr. Bray, Mr. Brom- 
 rield, Mr. Killingworth a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair (but being obliged to go, left S r John Philips 
 in his place). 
 
 1. The Secretary reported that the Society's Books and Papers 
 came safe to the Gaol of Darby, and are disposed of there, according 
 to the Desires of this Society. 
 
 2. Ordered that Mr. Wesley's account of the Religious Society att 
 Epsworth be again read at next meeting. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Secretary do putt Dr. Bray in mind of restoring 
 the Copy of Mr. Hales's Letter. 
 
 4. A Debate arising about a Gift of Books and Papers to the Fleet, 
 
 5. Ordered that Mr. Stubbs, Mr. William Hodges, Mr. Mecken, 
 and Mr. Chamberlayne do wait on the A. Bp. of Canterbury, the 
 Bishop of London, the Lord High Admirall, S r George Rook, and 
 what other Persons they shall think fitt, and desire their opinion and 
 Advice about furnishing the Fleet with a sufficient number of good 
 and usefull Books for the . Benefitt of the Seamen and Souldiers on 
 board the same. 
 
 6. Ordered that the abovesaid Gentlemen do acquaint their Lord- 
 ships what Books and Papers have been already given to the Soldiers 
 and Seamen by this Society. 
 
 7. Ordered that the said Gentlemen do desire to know whether her 
 Majesty or his Royal Highness the Prince of Denmark may not be 
 applyed to for a sum sufficient to defray the Charge of this good 
 Work. 
 
 8. Ordered that the Treasurer do continue to make up & send away 
 the ordinary Pacquetts to the Correspondents until the Committee of 
 Divines shall have ordered a new Pacquet to be made. 
 
 9. Mr. Chamberlayne reported that the Lord Cutts spake very 
 affectionately and respectfully of this Society, and promised to take 
 all possible care of dispersing the Society's Books and Papers among 
 her Majesty's Soldiers in Holland. 
 
 10. Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. Thorold at Rotter- 
 dam to send with all speed the Society's Books in his Custody to the 
 Lord Cutts, to be distributed accordingly. 
 
 11. The Draught of a Letter to Mr. Scherer was again read, with 
 some Amendments approved & ordered to be sent. 
 
 12. Madam Hortensia de Sallis's account of her Life to Mr. Hales 
 was again read, together with the Extract out of it. 
 
 13. A Letter was read from Mr. Rob' Hales to Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 14. Ordred y» all theDivines be summoned to meet here this day 
 seavennight at 2 o'clock. 
 
184 . JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 14 May, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. W™ Hodges, Dr. Bray, Dr. Manningham, 
 Mr. Stubbs, S r John Philips, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Collins, 
 Mr. Killingworth a Correspondent, Mr. King, Mr. Bromfield, Col. 
 Colchester, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Windham. 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Hodges reported^ that if the Society determined to bestow 
 a Gift of Books and Papers upon the Souldiers and Seamen on board 
 the Fleet, not exceeding the value of ^15, that then his opinion was 
 that 1,500 of Mr. Stubbs' Sermons, and the rest in Cautions against 
 Swearing would be very proper, but if they should enlarge their Gift, 
 it might be done in bestowing Seamen's Monitors, or other useful 
 Treatises as the Society shall think fitt, together with some Church 
 Catechisms for the use of the Boys. 
 
 2. Agreed that the Consideration of the List for supplying the 
 Vacancies in the Correspondence be adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 3. Mr. Bridges being call'd in, 
 
 4. He reported that Mr. Thomas, the Sollicitor to the Generall 
 Subscriptions for Schools is now ready to enter upon the s d Business, 
 in such methods as the Society shall direct. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Sturmy of Merton be an Addi- 
 tional Correspondent for Surrey, being recommended by Mr. Brom- 
 field. 
 
 6. Mr. Stubbs presented from Mr. Windham MS. Treatise call"d 
 an Admonition to Parish Officers. 
 
 7. Ordered that S r John Philips do shew it to Mr. Windham, and 
 desire that the Author may allow the Society to amend and fitt it for 
 the Press. 
 
 8. Mr. Bugg being call'd in, 
 
 9. He desired that the Society would pay sixteen pounds, tenn shil- 
 lings, which the Society give's him Creditt for with their Stationer 
 and Bookseller. 
 
 10. Mr. Treasurer reported that it would be inconvenient to the 
 Society to pay this money now, and desired that his accounts might 
 be audited. 
 
 1 1. Resolved that the Treasurer's accounts be audited here before a 
 Committee on this day seavennight at 2 o'clock. 
 
 12. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubbs, S r John Phillips, Mr. King, 
 Mr. Melmouth, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Collins, Col. Colchester, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Comyns, and Mr. Serjeant Hook be that Com tcc . 
 
 13. Mr. Wesley's account of the Religious Society at Epworth was 
 again read according to order. 
 
 14. Ordered that Mr. Wesley be desired to attend at next Meeting 
 about the Charity School mentioned in his said account. 
 
 15. The Secretary laid before the Society a Latin Letter from Mr. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 1S5 
 
 Klingler the Antistes of Zurich, 1 in the name of Zurich, Bern, Basil, 
 Schaffhausen, Glawris, Apenzel, & St. Gall, in answer to that Letter 
 sent by this Society to the Switz Churches. 
 
 1 This and the following letter are taken from a MS. book containing copies 
 of some letters received by the Society from 1699 till 1702. The copyist 
 was unfamiliar with Latin, and has transcribed the original badly, omitting 
 here and there words he could not make out, and failing to observe intel- 
 ligible punctuation. The copy has been strictly followed except where a 
 misreading has been manifest. — Editor. 
 
 ILLUSTRISSIMI REYERENDISSIMI ATq, Generosissimi 
 
 Viri, Patres ac Fratres in Christo Summe Venerabiles. 
 Prout in universa hominum societate prrestantius, jucundiusque nihil est, 
 quam mutua inter se concordia et amicitia, qua. seu glutino quodam, quasi in 
 alterum quoddam corpus compinguntur mortales, ita in Ecclesia Christi nihil 
 Domino Jesu nostro gloriosius, quam vinculum illud religionis, quo fidei 
 ejusdem socij ad mutuam eorumdem in omni virtute ac gratia redificationem 
 inter se innectuntur .... quam unus in omnibus spiritus format efficit 
 ac fovet in omnibus iis qui animos suos in obsequio veritatis sanctificarunt 
 (r Petr. i. v. 2) flagrantes, Charismata gratis . . . quae non unij sed toti . . . 
 concessa per exemplum, exhortationes . . . consolationes, orationes et preces, 
 consilia, auxilia quin est dona corporalia ita ut ergo se invicem libenter 
 impertientes ac communicabiles sint (1 Tim. vi. v. 18) ad multorum usuin 
 comodum atq, honore totius Corporis dispensent atq, impertiantur. Haec 
 est decantata ilia Sanctarum Eclesiarum et Sanctorum in ea membrorum 
 in his terris militantium Communio qua nulla inter homines arctior et 
 Sanctior Conjunctio et Con essaratio [sic] est utpote quam unum Corpus, 
 unus Spiritus, una Spes vocationis, unus dominus, una fides, unum baptisma, 
 unus Deus et pater omnium, qui est super omnes et per omnes in omnibus ; 
 seu totidem vincula pacis et Charitatis (ad Ephes. iv. v. 3), potenti>sima, 
 adamantino, et indissolubili nexu adstringunt. Hmc sanctissimam Eccle- 
 siarum unionem atq, Comunionem nostro xvo . . . tantum non silentio 
 . . . Sopitam, ex pertinaci suo atque Ecclesiis pernicioso sopore ciere, et in 
 apricum producere, prorsus admirabili Crelestiq, instinctu acti studetis vos 
 Viri Illustrissimi, Reverendissimi ; atq, ad hoc divinum . . . encomio satis 
 celebrandum studium quam humanissime invitatis atq, exctatis Ecclesias 
 nostras Helveticas ut a vobis a locorum . . . intercapedine remotiores, 
 fidei tamen stet charitatis nexu vobis dudum conjuntissimas atq, si dicere 
 fas fit . . . coalitas et conglutinatas. Possem equidem multis exponere, 
 quanta superiori seculo Ecclesire Anglican^ cum Helvetica, imprimis Tigurina 
 consuetudo et necessitudo intercesserit quamq, arctam antecessores mei, 
 Bellingerus, Gualterus, Lavaterus, aliiq, cum gloriosissimis Martynbus, 
 Cranmero Cantuariensi Arch-Episcopo, Hoopero Wigorniensi et Glocestriensi 
 Episcopo, fortissimo callinico, et postea Juello, Johanne Parkusto* et Jacobo 
 Pilkintonof etiam Episcopis, aliisq., pene inumeri. (Quorum plures, Maria 
 Tyrannice regnante et Cardinale Polo obstetricante Tigurum tanquam asylum 
 
 * John Parkhurst, Bp. of Norwich, 1560. 
 t James Pilkington, Bp. of Durham, 1561. 
 
l86 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 1 6. Ordered that the Secretary do carry this Letter to the Bishop 
 of Chichester or to Dr. Manningham, and that he do desire either of 
 
 confugerunt, quorumq amabili presentia sacrata adhuc hospicia magna 
 cum voluptate visimus) amicitiam coluerint. Extant frequentissima litera 
 in archivis sive Scriniis nostris publicis, fidei mea domi coiiiisiss, 
 a magnis illis heroibus' ad nostros exarata, aliaq copiosissima manu- 
 scriptorum Anglicanorum cimelia, qua; ante annos nonnullos Reverendis- 
 simus Episcopus Salisburiensis Doctor Burnetus cum summa delectatione 
 ruspatus est, et quae Principes et Barrones Anglican gentis, non nunquam 
 per Tigurum nostrum [iter ?] facientes non sine admiratione conspicere 
 solent: accedit coiiiercium quod ante nonnulla annorum lustra cum . . .* 
 Lincolniacensi [Episcopo] cujus benevolentiam dudum cum adhuc Oxonia 
 Sanfcta professionis Theologica summa. cum laude [officium] exornarel, 
 erga me singularem expertus sum, et a duodecenio cum Illustrissimo 
 Henrico + Londinensi, Heroe omne encomium supergresso habui fre- 
 quentissimum ... In prasentiam longe majora Ecclesia nostra Tigurina 
 cateraq Ecclesia Helvetica cum quibus institutum vestrum, Viri Illus- 
 trissimi atq Reverendissimi, comunicavi, earumq sufiragia collegi, sperant 
 incrementa ex Societate vestra Regia authoritate stabilita de propagando 
 apud terros Evangelio, gloriosumq, sibi ducunt quod digna habita fuerint 
 quibus institutum vestrum vere Divinum atq Apostolicum comunicetur, quaq 
 ad ejus participium tam honorifice vocentur, atq oblato de illo literarum 
 comercio familiarius admittantur. 
 
 Exosculantur utrumq summa reverentia, ac prout Deo clementissimo sumas 
 laudes canunt quod nonnumquam conclamatis atq. exulceratis his temporibus, 
 organa sua? gratia suscitatiisq solida; pietatis ac veritatis propaganda; solidae 
 . . . propaganda animum ardoremq inspirat, ita gratulantur vestra Illus- 
 trissima Societati (utpote quam Deus ... ad arduum hoc pietatis diu calidis 
 votis expeciu [expetitum ?] studium ex insperato inflamavit) paratissima ut in 
 acie Jehova postrema non committendj [?] ut remissior de gloria Dei et 
 Ecclesia ejusdem salute cura iis exprobari queat sed potius precibus, auxilio 
 et consilio, pro virili portione eo committendj [?], ut communis Ecclesia 
 ortbodoxa causa promoveatur, contra insidias, quas Communio Romana ei 
 nunquam non struxit et struit, animose et strenue defendatur, fadis erroribus 
 et scandolosis criminibus, quibus hinc inde . . . magis magisq defacetur, deo 
 in pia vota jugiter vocato, ut successu optato nos utrinij, beare coniodariue 
 conatuum nostrorum ad universam Christi Ecclesiam derivare baud quaquam 
 dedignetur. Igitur virtute vestra vos viri vere Apostolici credite, et laudabili 
 vestro exemplo tenuitates nostras haud parum comotas atq ad vestri imitationem 
 studio gloria dei incensas, quo ipso nomine debendarum imensarum gratiarum 
 reos nos profitemur. Idq, nempe decebat magnos Ecclesia orthodoxa 
 prasules, quibus cum maxime diceceses commissa sint, ipsi tamen animo majore 
 angustiores virtute sua cancellos egressi, et suis felicissime invigilant et aliena 
 preterea recipiunt amplaq mentis et extentissima charitatis ulnis universam 
 Christi Ecclesiam complectuntur, providaque suacura teneriq, affectu ad ipsas 
 sub alio caelo, aliud solum [sic], extremas, quippe Africa et America oras 
 
 * Doubtless Sanderson, who was Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, 
 1642. 
 t Henry Compton, Bp. of London, 1675. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 187 
 
 them to communicate it to the Society for the Propagation 6f the 
 Gospel in Foreign Parts, to know their Sentiments whether they will 
 think fitt to correspond with the Helvetic Churches or not. 
 
 habitantes prolate [sunt]. 6 beatas Ecclesias quibus Deus ineunte hoc seculu 
 detain vigilacibus in custodia . . . nobis praducentibus, cujus beneficii vivam 
 etiam imaginem consecuti sumus in generosissimo Barone de Hales viro 
 singularibus virtutibus praedito et studio . . . cujus conversatio nihil nisi 
 exemplarem pietatem, candorem, morumq haud fucosam sanctitatem et 
 concordia in veritate Zelum Spirans, inter nos est et manebit deinceps 
 ingentis adificationis summiq, desiderii, quia optima anima, sanctissimum 
 ilium fidei articulum Communionem Sanctorum quern ore allii profitentur, 
 qppere mutifariam demonstrat nosq, suorum solatiorum participes reddil 
 editione suis sumtibus plurium libellorum gratis inter pauperioros distri- 
 buendorum, in quibus exercitium vera praxeos Christiana docet: nihil prorsus 
 huic auro scoriarum admiscet, nihil Fanatici Schismatici, nihil quod arro- 
 gantiam spiritualem aut hypocriticam sanctitatis affectionem sapiat, sed omnia 
 ad synceram humilem solidam pietatem componit. Hie est verus pietismus 
 quo vos, viri Illustrissimi atq Reverendissimi, cum Barrone vestro nobis 
 cofhendatissimo, Germanis nostris, medium tenere sape nesciis, et ad varia 
 extrema prolabi nimium promptis, pulcherime pralucetis. 
 
 Quare^ pleraq, Ecclesia nostra juxta votum vestrum, certos viros jam de- 
 designaverunt, qui nomine cujusq Ecclesia communicent cum Illustrissima 
 vestra societate, si ad earn vel scribendam vel ei nos scribenti respondendum 
 fit, prastolantur tamen ante ingressum in hoc literarum coniercium aliquem 
 typum juxta quern coniercium illud instituendum, cujus typi constructionem 
 in Illustrissima; vestrse Societatis, multifario rerum usu prudentia, experientia, 
 atq, authoritate maxima pollentis, sinum in solidum devolvunt, eiq. unanimiter 
 submittunt. 
 
 Quod vero Viri Illustrissimi a nobis certiores reddi desideretis qua; sint 
 apud nos societates, quibus studium, quod vos profitemini, cura cordiq, sit ? 
 tametsi me haud lateat plerisq Ecclesiis nostris nihil deesse quod ad pro- 
 pagationem veritatis et in vita sanctitatis conducit ut prater statutorum 
 executionem, qua; quandoq. remissior justo [est], vix quicquam desiderari queat. 
 Loquetur tamen proxime unaquaq, Ecclesia pro se ; paucis nunc exponam, 
 qua Societates hue spectantes celebrentur apud nos in Ecclesia Tigurina. 
 Est primo Coetus, qui usitata nobis voce dicitur Examinatorum qui ex 
 quatuor politicis duobus primariis Senatoribus, bonisq, ducentum viris ex 
 paroeciarum pastoribus et professoribus canonicis omnibus colligitur : Estq 
 Magistratus in Causis Ecclesiasticis Supremus, cui cura Ecclesiarium Tigurina; 
 ditionis et vicinarum provinciarum, qua cornuni aliquot Helvetiorum imperio 
 parent, omnium credita est : Hie de rebus Ecclesia omnibus deliberat solus, 
 nisi ubi inciderint gravioris momenti causa cum proficitiis, atq, exterarum 
 Ecclesiarum gravamina qua tunc ad Magistratum deferuntur : Hos omnes 
 convocat Ccetuiq, praest Antistes, ad quern omnes causa Ecclesiastica 
 potissimum referuntur qui tamen cateris inconsultis nihil Ecclesia nomine 
 agit vel scribit. Inopia Ecclesiarum sive patriarum sive exterarum yariis 
 Remediis sublevatur turn ex arario publico Magistratus turn ex reditibus 
 Canonicorum qui suos reditus, pradia feuda et jura catera, quae a.d pra- 
 positura salutem, dignitatemq, spectant, quibusq praest prapositus, vel 
 redituum ceconomus, qui ex eodem Collegio vel Archdiacon est vel professor, 
 
1 88 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 21 May, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Melmouth, Mr. John Hodges. 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair. 
 I. Ordered that Dr. Woodward's 2 Pieces about Confirmation, & 
 
 ipsiinet tuentur, turn etiam ex Collectis extraordinariis tain publicis quam 
 privatis. Uncle a duodecenio tot centena millia fluxerunt in subsiduun atcj. 
 solatium exulum ex Gallia Pedemontio Falatinata laborantium ct damna- 
 torum ad triremes, aliarumq Ecclesiarum tarn extructarum quam extruen- 
 darum et sustentandarum in vallibus Walldensium et Germania vicina atq, 
 reiriotiore. 
 
 Alia Societas qua; hue spectat est forum censorium, in quo Censores, 
 politici omnium rerum circa morum disciplinam cognitionem animadver- 
 tionemq habent ; inquirunt enim quid contra honestatem publicam legesq 
 vestiarias rtconomicas, vel luxu, vel alea, vel jurgiis, vel turpiloquiis vel aliis 
 obcrenitatibus ex civitate ejiciendis impingatur quoq se quis modo domi sua: 
 intra Laris penetralia erga uxorem hberos, erga servos, erga propinquos, 
 necessarios vicinos geret unde victus et amictus, quis opum usus, quis 
 abusus, quis focus et mensa ? 
 
 Huic accedit Dicasterium sive forum malrimoniale mixtum ex politicis et 
 Ecclesiasticis, quod et Consistorium generale audit in quo non tantum casus 
 matrimoniales tractantur, sed insuper disciplina Ecclesiastica exercetur 
 contra scandalosos anticipatores, scatatores, adulteros, blasphemos, ebriosos, 
 calumniatores, temereq litigantes ac similes farina- homines. Ut vero 
 hrec duo fora partibus sui officii rite defungantur, convocatur de trimestri in 
 trimestre spatium ter geminum Collegium cui intersunt utriusq fori presides 
 cum nonnullis membris, et quatuor paroeciarum pastores cum Archidiaconis, 
 toticj, Collegio praeest Antistes, qui ministerii urbici nomine proponit, quid 
 circa mores emendandum atq, corrigendum desideretur, ne labes contagii 
 instar latius serpat, seq mutuis exhortationibus, ut quivis suo loco officium 
 demandatum fideliter praestet extimulant. 
 
 Restat ut verbo aliquid de Synodis nostris semestribus addam : constat 
 Synodus Tigurina ex membris plus quam ter centenis eamq moderatur suo 
 praesidio Antistes, inquiritur in ea in omnium membrorum studia industriam, 
 mores doctrinam, instruitur singulorum censura, ac in delinquentes pro ratione 
 delicti quod Eequum est statuitur : Gravamina Ecclesiarum audiuntur, 
 diluuntur, et si quid gravius accidat quam ut in solenni hoc conventu tollatur, 
 id delegatis ex magistratu in Synodo prresentibus, inter quos semper sunt 
 alter Consul aliiq primarii senatores, enixe commendatur ad magistratum vel 
 minorem vel majorem deferendum, quo is pro sua qua pollet authoritate, 
 morbo vel vulneri Ecclesiae tempestive medeatur : przecipue vero severissimis 
 exhortationibus universo ministeriQ inculcantur visitationes domestics atq . . . 
 tarn publico; quam privates, prout catecheticus cursus quovis anno recurrente 
 in, urbe bis in agro semel, et . . . et dialogistice et exegetice cum Juventute. 
 . . . asolvi debet. Sed vos, Viri Ulustrissimi, Reverendissimi, nimium moratus 
 sum ; Colophonis loco effundo me in callidissima vota, supplex factus Deo 
 optimo maximo, aterna ut fit Ecclesia vestra Brittannica Religio inviolata, 
 societas vestra illibata, patres incolumes, satorum necessitas tarda, consilia 
 
JOURNAL OF -THE S.P.C.K. 1 89 
 
 another little Tract about Family Prayers, be added to the ordinary 
 Packetts which are sent to the Correspondents. 
 
 2. Resolved that the Treasurer do send to those Gentlemen that are 
 in arrears to the new Subscription for payment of the Debt due to Dr. 
 Bray, in order to reimburse Mr. Trymmer of that £30 which he ad- 
 vanced towards it. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Secretary do write to the said Gentlemen, and 
 send his Letters to the Treasurer. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Tho. Collins of Swansey be an 
 additional Correspondent for Glamorganshire. 
 
 5. Agreed that a Summ not exceeding £15 be laid out in good 
 Books and Papers for the use of the Seamen on board her Majesty's 
 Fleet, in the manner : — 
 
 ^10 in Mr. Stubbs' Sermons, 1 
 £4. in Cautions against Swearing, 
 £1 in Church Catechisms. 
 
 6. Ordered that Mr. Stubbs be desired to send his Parcell to Mr. 
 Hodges, Chaplain Generall of the Fleet. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary do advertise Mr. Hodges that this 
 Gift is now coming to him. 
 
 8. Mr. Stubbs brought back the MS. Treatise call'd an Admonition 
 to Parish Officers, and laid it before the Society, the Author being 
 willing to have it corrected. 
 
 9. Ordered that Mr. Comyns do deliver it to the Society for Re- 
 formation of Manners, and desire them to amend it and fitt it for the 
 Press. 
 
 10. The Secretary reported that there is come another Latin Letter 
 from Dr. Klingler the Antistes of Zurich in the name of the Protestant 
 Churches of Switzerland. 2 
 
 benedicta, et Communionis Sanctorum, hoc deplorato xvo necessarise nexus, 
 magis magisq, adstrictus. Valete Viri Illustrissimi Reverendissimi boni<^ 
 Consulite hoc quicquid est responsi. 
 
 Ecclesia Tigurina Bernensis 
 Basileensis Scaphuliensis* Gravonensis,t 
 Abbati ScellanaJ — .St. Gallensis 
 horumq nomine 
 Theol. Doctor Antestes Tiguring. 
 Antonus Killinglerus ss 
 
 1 " God's Dominion over the Seas ; and the Seaman's Duty, considered." 
 London: 1701. "The Sea- Assize ; or Seafaring Persons to be judged 
 according to their Works.'' London : 1709. Both by Rev. Philip Stubbs, 
 B.D., Rector of St. James', Garlick Hithe. 
 
 2 Viri Illustrissimi, Reverendissimi, Generosissimi, Patres ac 
 
 Fratres in Christo plurimum Suspiciundi. 
 Quamvis merito vereamur ne in sumo illo et publico in quo nunc versamini 
 Viri Illustr : et Reverendiss : Regni et Ecclesise vestrae luctu, vel importunius 
 
 * Schaffhausen. t Glarus. J Appenzell, 
 
190 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 i r. Ordered that the Secretary do translate this and the Antistes's 
 former Letter, and bring them to the next meeting. 
 
 loqueamur et recens et adhuc hians gravissimum vulnus tractando potiu 
 exasperemus quam leniamus ; non possumus tamen nobis temperare, quin 
 funesto Eheu ! atq lamentabili, qui aures nostras perculit nuncio accepto de 
 acerbissimo, beato tamen, Regis vestri Guilelmi sine exemplo maxime atq, 
 gloriosissimi fato, ad vos Viri Illustris : Reverendis : gemebundi accuramus, 
 ut si dolorem vestrum sustisimum, quern maximum esse non dubitamus 
 mitigare non possumus, saltern lachrymas nostras vestris comisceamus vobis 
 tenerrimo affectu condoleamus et vere fraternam et intimam [amicitiam] 
 nostram vobis serio contestemur. Et sane cujus animus tam ferreus esse potest 
 qui tanti Regis Regumq coronce casum inopinatum in consistente a;tate calli- 
 dissimis lachrymis non comploret ? Quis luctuosissimam illam, quam fecistis 
 jacturam animo reputare queat, qui in suspiria et gemitus non erumpat 
 manumq Dei gravissimam percutientem non presentiscat ? Conioventur pra; 
 dolore viscera nostra! verba desunt rebus ifnensis, A nec se animus explicare 
 potest ingenti moerore circumfusus ac debilitatus ! O dura fata, < ) fallaces spes 
 et rerum vicissitudines ! Dole nunc et ingemisce O Magna Brittania veluti 
 parturiens, die noctuq orba nunc es et solitaria quia Corona glorire de 
 capite tuo descendit, lumen tuum obtenebratum est, lucerna tua extincta, et 
 sol tuus occidit ! Vse seculo cum luminaria percutiuntur, quia signum malum 
 est generationibus ! Quis exsurget tibi hoc tempore in locum eius ? Quis 
 geret gloriam instrumentorum ejus pheretram et arcum ejus? cur igitur 
 non indoleremus conjunctissimorum in Christo fratrum malis, quos novimus 
 et quotidie experimur, tam serio et tam intime nostris comoveri et affici ? 
 Cur non juxta Vobiscum Viri Illustrissimi Reuerendissimi lamenteremur 
 patriae pericula et iminentes undq judiciorum diei Dei prodromos, quorum 
 ordinem plerumq ingrediuntur etiam hujus modi syderum occasus ? 
 
 Verum non hix-c nobis est, licet meritissima tantum Regem deflendi sessusq 
 [sic] nostros sympatheticos vestris sociandi ratio. Jactura hsec vestra non 
 privata est sed publica et comunis ; qua; non Brittaniam solum vestram, sed 
 cunctas protestantes, eas et transmaritinas Ecclesias, imo universum Europreum 
 orbem cujus unicum post Deum presidium atq refugium summumq decus 
 fuit et ornamentum afflixit. 
 
 Habet quod lugeat Ecclesia et Republica, tanta munimenta atq fulcimenta 
 qualia Deus non nisi iratus mundo subducit. Amisit suum tutatorem Brittania, 
 suum propugnatorem Belgica, suum imperatorem exercitus, suum defensorem 
 fides, suum pacis belliq arbitrum omnis Europa suum vindicem cuncti ob 
 religionem extorres oppressi palantesq ! Occidit aterna et caliginosa nocte 
 splendidissimum simul ac benignissimum si quod aliud orbem collustravit 
 afflavitq sidus quod vel sola Nominis umbra Ecclesiam atq Republican!, 
 recreavit. Cecidit Heros supra omnes omnium retro a;tatum Augustus, quem 
 veneratus est Anglus, amavit Batavus, coluit Germanus, adoravit propemodum 
 Helvetius ac ipse suspexit vingens renitensq Callus, qui hodie usurpare dicitur 
 memorandam voccm Metelli Macedonici, cum esset nunciata mors Scipionis 
 .Emiliani, cum quo vivente civiles inimicitatis exerceret hoc modo filios suos 
 amplissimis usos honoribus cohortalus esse fertur. Ite filii, celebrate exsequias, 
 nunquam majoris civis funus videbitis ! occubuit pnecipitata morte princeps 
 in cujus unius fortitudine tot gentes, tot populi, tot spirantes animce, salutem, 
 libertatem, spes, fortunasq suas repositas arbitrantur. Non indignemur 
 
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 28 May, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Chamber- 
 
 layne, Mr. Brewster, Dr. Slare, Dr. Bray, Mr. Neale. 
 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Consideration of the List for Supplying the 
 Vacancies in the Correspondence be adjourned to the next meeting. 
 
 2. Resolved that Mr. Thomas the Sollicitor to the Generall Sub- 
 scriptions for Schools do wait on the Resident Members of this Society, 
 and in the name of the Society desire them to mention his Business 
 to their Acquaintance, and promote it as far as they are able. 
 
 3. Ordered that the Secretary do deliver to Mr. Thomas a Copy of 
 this Resolution, and a List of the Resident Members of this Society. 
 
 4." Mr. Windham approv'd, and Mr. Stubbs to desire his Attend- 
 ance. 
 
 5. Ordered' that Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, & Mr. Chamberlayne do 
 wait on S r Geo. Rook, Mr. Hill, &c., and conferr with them about ob- 
 taining a Summ of money from the Prince of Denmark toward the 
 
 soevee ac ferali libitinre, quae Deijussa est exequuta, at indignemur peccatis 
 nostris quibus Deus ad iram provocatus, Justus ipse scelerum vindex et ultor, 
 nos benificiorum in nos collatorum indignos contemtores, regis tanti jactura 
 punivit atq, gloria Deo tributa. id unice atq, enixissime deprecemur, ne 
 commune fataleq, omnis Europa, omnis Ecclesia bustum sequatur nunc 
 casum Regium, isq, pnesagus sit maximarum calamitatum et funestissimi in 
 Ecclesia et Republica naufragii : ut enim sublatis divino judicio Regiis hisq. 
 columnis, Ducibus atq. gubematoribus civitatum populorumq., ruinam, tenebras, 
 errores, sublata dissipertiones [sic], clades, naufragia, animi corporisq.interitum 
 ut plurimum sequi, rebus et experiundo est cognitum sed mala omnia Deus 
 avertat, nee pernciat auguria, qure sunt in tristi multorum animo ! Eumdem 
 ardentissimis precibus oremus ut eum Ecclesice Reipublicte inflictum 
 nimis alte vulnus clementer obliget, turn vos viros Illustris : atq, Reverendis : 
 Spiritus sui sancti gratia atq, solatio erigat, Reginam prreprimis vestram 
 serenissimam cui Guilelmus Magnus decedens lampada sceptrumq, tradidit 
 sua virtute ita instruat ut in defuncti Herois decus et gloriam feliciter adsurgat, 
 omnia prostrata instauret, luctus nostros atq, segritudines abstergat, omnemq. 
 pene Europseum orbem tot malis fessum, tot incendii ac Gallici furoris vestigiis 
 vastatum atq. horridum in pristinam lucem, pacem et securitatem asserat, quo in 
 summam senectam veniat vindex libertatis, froenum tyrannidis, terror poten- 
 tissimi hostis, Christiani orbis presidium, asylum Religionis et veluti statera 
 ad quam rerum maximarum et consiliorum momenta exigantur simul etiam 
 vobis Viri Illustrissimi Reverendissimi Ecclesias nostras, qua; vinculo arctiori 
 conglutinari vobis gestiunt, sumopere coniendamus ; et ut per Dei gratiam 
 vobis prospera et lata omnia eveniant, ex imis animi penetralibus. Ita vovent 
 
 Ecclesia: Helvetica; harumq, nomine 
 Antonius KHnglerus 
 
 Antistes Tiguring. 
 Tiguri Helvet. 22 Aprilis, 1702. 
 
192 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 furnishing her Majesty's Seamen and Souldiers on board the Fleet 
 with good Books. 
 
 6. Ordered that the Reverend Mr. Samuel Peploe be a Corre- 
 sponding Member for Preston in Lancashire, being recommended by 
 Mr. Serjeant Hook. 
 
 7. Ordered that Mr. Stubbs be the Chairman for the Ensuing 
 month. 
 
 8. The Translation of a French Letter from Mr. De Beringhen, 
 with the Translation of the Orders of a Society at Berlin, was read. 
 
 9. Ordered that the Secretary do draw up an Answer, and lay it 
 before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 10. The Translation of a Latin Letter from Mr. Scherer was read. 
 
 11. The Translation of a Latin Letter from Mr. Vith the Antistes 
 of Schaffhausen to Mr. Hales was read. 
 
 12. The Translations of 2 Latin Letters from Dr. Klingler the 
 Antistes of Zurich, in the name of the Protestant Switz Churches, were 
 read. 
 
 13. The Translation of a French Letter from Mr. Ostervald of 
 Neufchatel to Mr. Masson, was read. 
 
 14. Ordered that the absent Members be Summoned to attend at 
 the next meeting, about Business of Great moment. 
 
 4 June, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubbs, S r Edmund Turner, S r Humfrey Mackworth, 
 Mr. Comyns, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Dr. Slare, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Dean of Lincoln, Mr. Mel- 
 moth, Mr. Gerard, Dr. Bray, Dr. Nichols. 
 Mr. Stubbs in the Chair. 
 
 1. A Debate arising about the State of a Debt due to Dr. Bray, and 
 concerning the new Subscription towards the discharging it, 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Nelson and Mr. A. D. [Archdeacon] of London 
 be desired to move the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign 
 Parts, that their Report concerning Dr. Bray's acc ts may be again read 
 to them. 
 
 3. The Translation of Dr. Klingler's first Letter from the Protestant 
 Churches of Switzerland was again read. 
 
 4. Ordered that the Secretary do write to Mr. Hales, and acquaint 
 him with the Society's Intention of Procuring the Letters sent from 
 Switz Churches to be answered by the Society for Propagating the 
 Gospel in Foreign Parts. 
 
 5. Ordered that Dr. Klingler's first Letter be delivered to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne. 
 
 6. The Translation of Mr. Ostervald's Letter was again read. 
 
 7. Ordered that the Secretary do deliver to Mr. Chamberlayne the 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 193 
 
 last Letters received from Dr. Klingler, Mr. Scheret, Mr. Ostervald, 
 and the copy of Mr. Vith's. 
 
 8. Ordered that Mr. Chamberlayne be desired to communicate the 
 said Letters to his Grace the Lord Arch Bishop of Canterbury, &c. 
 
 9. Mr. Stubbs reported that Mr. Chamberlayne had waited on the 
 Lord Bishop of London and Mr. Hill, and that his Lordship was 
 much concerned that his Royall Highness was just gone to Ports- 
 mouth, but that he would do his utmost Endeavours to induce his 
 R.H. to answer the Desires of the Society. 
 
 10. The Translation of Mr. De Berringhen's Letter, and of the 
 Orders of the Society at Berlin, were again read. 
 
 11. And the Secretary produced the Draught of an Answer there- 
 unto, which was read, approvd & ordered to be sent. 
 
 12. A Letter was read from Mr. Carte of Leicester. 
 
 13. A Letter was read from Mr. A. D. Booth desiring the Advice of 
 this Society. 
 
 14. Ordered that it be referred to Mr. Serjeant Hooke, and he to 
 give his opinion thereupon at next meeting. 
 
 11 June, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubbs, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r John Philips, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. Sturmy a Correspondent, Dr. Slare. 
 
 Mr. Stubbs in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Consideration of the List for supplying the Va- 
 cancies in the Correspondence be referred to the next meeting. 
 
 2. The Secretary Reported that the Society's Books and Papers 
 came safe, and are dispersed according to their Desires in the Gaol 
 at Bedford. 
 
 3. A Debate arising about the State of the Debt due to Dr. Bray, 
 
 4. Ordered that it be considered by a Committee to meet at Mr. 
 Serj' Hook's on Thursday next at three o'Clock. 
 
 5. Ordered that Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Serjeant 
 Hook, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, S r John Philips, Dr. Slare, Mr. Brom- 
 field, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Trymmer, or any 3 of them be that Com tee . 
 
 6. Ordered that the Secretary do transcribe out of the Journall all 
 such Minutes as relate to the Debt due to Dr. Bray, and bring them 
 to that Committee. 
 
 7. Ordered that Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, & Mr. Chamberlayne, do 
 wait on Mr. Hill on Saturday morning at 7 o'clock. 
 
 8. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be taken into 
 particular consideration at the first Meeting of this Society after All 
 S ts day next. 
 
 9. Mr. Serj' Hook produced Mr. A. D. Booth's Letter, and said 
 that he would take upon himself the writing an Answer to it. 
 
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194 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 10. Mr. Gardiner reported that on Tuesday last, a School was opened 
 at St. Sepulcher's for 23 Girls, who are cloathed. 
 
 18 June, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r Edmund Turner, S r John Phillips, 
 Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Lord Guilford, Mr. Mel- 
 mouth, Dr. Slare, Mr. Serj 1 Hook. 
 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair, being deputed by Mr. Stubbs. 
 
 1. Dr. Bray reported that Col. Nicholson will give 25 Guineas to 
 this Society. 
 
 2. Mr. Hodges reported from the Committee that mett according 
 to order that there do's remain due to Dr. Bray the summe of one 
 hundred and five pounds, exclusive of Mr. Trymmer's ,£30, the Dr. 
 having remitted £17. 5s., with which he will charge the Corporation. 
 
 2. Dr. Bray acquainted the Society that he was willing to receive 
 the 25 Guineas of Col. Nicholson, the Arrears that are due to the new 
 Subscription of the Plantations, and a million Lottery Ticketts of 
 £6. 6s. 9d. as ready money from the Society, w ch , with £10. 9s. 6d. 
 now remaining in Mr. Treasurer's hands, will reduce the Debt due to 
 him to ^16. 3s. 6d. 
 
 4. Resolved that Dr. Bray be hereby Impowered to receive the said 
 severall sums, viz' : — 
 
 £■ s. d. 
 
 Col. Nicholson's Benefaction 26 17 6 
 
 Cash in the Treasurer's hands 10 9 6 
 
 Million Lottery Ticketts 6 6 6 
 
 a ^ t i ( Mr. Nelson 10 o o 
 
 Arrears to the new \ , T ^ 
 
 c , • .. r .1 i Mr. Brewster 10 o o 
 
 Subscription for the < t j d . , c nu - , . „ _ 
 
 P] r • j L d Bishop of Chichester... 230 
 
 Plantations. ( L d Guilford 23 o o 
 
 88 16 6 
 
 5. Mr. Melmoth acquainted the Society that Dr. Slare had offered 
 to lend the Society any Sum that they shall think fitt (not exceeding 
 fifty pounds) without Interest till January next. 
 
 6. The Treasurer informing the Society that there is occasion for 
 borrowing the whole fifty pounds. 
 
 7. Resolved that the said fifty pounds be borrowed of Dr. Slare, 
 and repaid him in January next. 
 
 8. Ordered that the Thanks of this Society be given to Dr. Slare 
 for his great kindness to the Society. 
 
 9. Ordered that Dr. Bray be desired to return the Thanks of the 
 Society to Col. Nicholson, for his Benefaction to the Society. 
 
 10. Resolved that out of the said Fifty pounds to be borrowed of 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 195 
 
 Dr. Slare, the Debts due to Dr. Bray, and to Mr. Trymmer be totally 
 discharged. 
 
 11. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 12. Mr. Skate reporting that there is a School for Boys at Alders- 
 gate about to be opened, £42 per ann. being Subscrib'd thereunto, 
 and that there is a great want of a present Summ w ch is necessary for 
 buying Forms and other Things, without w ch the School can't be well 
 opened, nor the Subscription advanced, 
 
 13. Mr. Hodges moved that the members then present would lay 
 down their tenn shillings a piece, as a Gift to the said School, w ch 
 was unanimously agreed to, and accordingly £4 was presently given 
 to the Agents for that purpose. 
 
 14. The Secretary reported that Mr. Sturmy of Merton Abbey and 
 Mr. Peploe of Preston do accept the Correspondence. 
 
 25 June, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubbs, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r John Philips, the 
 
 Secretary, Mr. Deffray a Correspondent, Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Mr. Stubbs in the Chair. 
 
 1. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 2. Mr. Bridges laid before the Secretary 2 Letters proposing the 
 Setting up a Charity School at Kidlington near Oxford. And a 
 Debate arising thereupon, 
 
 3. Ordered that Mr. Bridges do write to his Correspondent, that 
 the Society doe's embrace his Proposal, and will take all due care in 
 that matter. 
 
 4. Mr. Bridges Reported that some of the Boys and Girles going 
 to the Charity Schools, are just upon the point of being sett out, & 
 moved that the Society would give them a fitting number of Books 
 and Papers to be distributed amongst them. 
 
 5. Ordered that Mr. Bridges do bring to the next Meeting a List of 
 the said Charity Schools and of the number of poor Children therein 
 now ready to be putt out. 
 
 6. Ordered that the Secretary do write to Dr. Conant, and desire 
 to know from him whether the Parishioners of Kidlington are 
 inclined to erect a Charity School there. 
 
 7. Mr. Chamberlayne reported that he had waited on Mr. Hill, who 
 informed him that he had communicated a Letter written to him by 
 Mr. Chamberlayne to the Admiralty Board, who informed the Prince 
 of Denmark of the Contents of it, and that his Royall Highness con- 
 sulting them upon it, they were of opinion that, after what he ha's 
 already given back to the Queen of the Prize-money, &c, there cannot 
 be much done by him in that matter. Moreover, that Mr. Hill said 
 'twas the Sense of the Board that in this case application ought to be 
 made to her Ma' 7 by the Arch Bishop of Canterbury and the Bishop 
 
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196 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 of London, or else to the Lord Treasurer. And also that Mr. Hill 
 expressed himself very affectionately of this Society. 
 
 8. Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne be the Chairman for the ensuing 
 month. 
 
 9. The Secretary reported that the Books and Papers given by this 
 Society to the Gaol at New Sarum came safe, & were partly given & 
 partly lent to the Prisoners there. 
 
 10. Agreed that now Dr. Bray's debt is paid off, every Resident 
 Member shall for the future, upon his admission, subscribe such a sum 
 as he shall think fitt towards Promoting Charity Schools, to be paid 
 forthwith, besides his Quarterly Subscription. 
 
 1 1. Ord d that the Secretary do draw up such a Form of Subscription 
 & fay it before the Society at next meeting. 
 
 12. Mr. Shute mov'd that Dr. Woodward's 2 Pieces ah 1 Confirma- 
 tion, & the other Tract about Family Prayers, may be sent to all the 
 Correspondents. 
 
 13. Ord d that six of each of the said Tracts be sent to ihe Corre- 
 spondents, & that the Treasurer & Secretary see this done. 
 
 14. Ord d that it be a standing order of this Society that no 
 Sum exceeding 40s. shall be dispos'd of in the absence of the 
 Treasurer. 
 
 15. Ord d that it be enter'd amongst the Standing Orders of the 
 Society. 
 
 16. Ord d that the Absent Members be sumon'd to attend at next 
 meeting. 
 
 9 July, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Waddington, Mr. Serj 1 Hook, S r Jn° Philips, The 
 Secretary, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Deffray a Corresp', Dr. Slare, 
 Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair. 
 
 1. S r W ,n Beeston, the late Gov r of Jamaica, who was chosen a 
 Residing Member 18 Nov r last, being arriv'd, Ord' d that Dr. Bray 
 & Mr. Hodges do acquaint him that this Society did choose him a 
 Member, and do desire his attendance. 
 
 2. Order d that a Copy of the Translation of Mad m Hortensia de 
 Salis's Life be deliver'd to Mr. Yeats. 
 
 3. Dr. Slare reported that Mr. Delaver of Essex would contribute 
 £5 per ann., commencing at Midsummer last, for Promoting the 
 Designs of this Society. 
 
 4. He also reported that Mr. Neal had given ,£100 towards the 
 Erecting a Working Charity School in St. Andrew's Parish for the 
 whole Maintenance of Ten Girls, and that it was Open'd last 
 Monday. 
 
 5. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, Mr. Mitchell reported 
 that they are about to take 30 Girls Cloath'd, into the Charity Schools 
 at St. Clements. 
 
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 6. A Letter read from Dr. Conant of Kidlington, who Promises to 
 write again. 
 
 7. Ord d That Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Mel- 
 moth, Mr. Hodges, or any 3 of them do meet here this day sennight 
 at 4 o'Clock precisely, and then audit the Acc ts of the moneys sent to 
 the Corporation by this Society, towards Passing their Charter, and 
 of the Payment of y e same. 
 
 8. A Letter read from Mr. Foster of Deverel. 
 
 9. Order d that the Secy, do return him an Answ r of Thanks. 
 
 10. A Letter was read from Mr. W m Hodges ab l Dispersing the 
 Books & Papers given by this Society to the Fleet. 
 
 11. The Secy, brought in, according to order, a new form of Sub- 
 scription for Schools ; resolv'd that this Subscription be not limited to 
 any one Article of the Designs of this Society. 
 
 12. Ord d that the Secy, do draw up a New Form, & bring it to the 
 next meeting. 
 
 16 July, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, S r John Philipps, 
 
 Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair. 
 
 1. Order'd that the Agents for Schools be putt in mind of the List 
 of Poor Children in the Charity Schools now ready to be putt out, 
 w ch they are to lay before the Society for a Gift of Books & Papers to 
 be distributed among them. 
 
 2. Ord d that the last mention'd Com ,ee be reviv'd, and meet here on 
 this day Sevennight at 4 o'Clock. 
 
 3. The Secy, laid before the Society the New Form of Subscription, 
 w ch was read, & w tb some Amend ts approv'd. 
 
 4. Ord d that it be forthw th enter'd into the Book of Orders & Sub- 
 scriptions. 
 
 5. The Translation of a French Letter from Monsieur de Berringhen 
 was read. 
 
 6. A Letter from Mr. Keith (dated from Boston, N. Engl d ) to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne was read. 
 
 23 July, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Air. Chamberlayne, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. 
 Hodges, Dr. Slare, Mr. Gerrard. 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Gerrard brought 2 Guineas, being a Gift to this Society from 
 a Gentleman who desires to be unknown. 
 
 2. Ord d that Mr. Gerrard do return him the Thanks of the Society. 
 
 3. The Agents for Schools being called in, Mr. Michell reported 
 that Mr. Skate had lately been at St. Albans, & had recommended to 
 the Minister there the Erection of a Charity School, w ch Motion was 
 
198 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 very well rec d by them. And that the Rev d Mr. Fotheringall, Minister 
 of St. Stephens, does desire to Correspond with this Society. 
 
 4. Ord d that Mr. Fotheringall be a Corresponding Member for St. 
 Albans in Hertfordshire. 
 
 5. Ord d that 500 Serious Exhortations to Housekeep' be deliver'd 
 to the Agents for Schools, together with 100 Pastorall Letters, to dis- 
 tribute according to their Discretion. 
 
 6. Resolved that Mr. Shute be Chairman for the month En- 
 suing. 
 
 30 July, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Littell, Dr. Bray, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Secy., who, 
 not being a Quorum, adjourn'd to this day sennight. 
 
 6 August, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Secy., who, not being a 
 Quorum, adjourn'd to this day sennight. 
 
 13 August, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Dr. Bray, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Chamberlayne, The 
 
 Secy., Mr. Sturmy a Corr., Mr. Gerrard. 
 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair. 
 
 1. Ord d that Dr. Brinck, a Danish Minister of Copenhagen, be a 
 Corresponding Member of this Society. 
 
 2. Ord d that the Agents for Schools be putt in mind of the List of 
 Poor Children ready to be putt out, w ch they are to lay before this 
 Society. 
 
 3. Ord d that Mr. Hodges be putt in mind of the Report that he was 
 desir'd to make from the last Com tee . 
 
 4. The Agents being call'd in, Mr. Skate Reported that there are 
 now 32 Boys taken in at Aldersgate School. 
 
 5. A Letter was read from Mr. Hales at Zurich, dated 9 Aug st . 
 
 6. A Letter was read from Mr. Tatam of Sutton-on-the-Hill, toge- 
 ther with a Printed Ord r of Sessions holden at Derby. 
 
 7. Ord d that the s d Printed Ord r with a Copy of the Letter be 
 deliver'd to the Society for Reformation of Manners. 
 
 8. A Motion being made for some Practicall Books to be distributed 
 amongst the Sick and Wounded in the Hospitalls in & about London, 
 Ord d that Mr. Hodges be desired to lay a specimen of such Books, 
 &c, as he shall think proper, before this Society at next Meeting, in 
 order to be distributed amongst them. 
 
 9. Mr. Hodges also moved that some of this Society's Books & 
 Papers may be distributed amongst the Poor Children in the Work- 
 house in Bishopsgate-street. 
 
 10. Resolv'd y' this Motion be taken into Consideration at next 
 meeting. 
 
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 20 August, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs (who was obliged to go away), Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, the Secy., who, not being a Quorum, adjourned to 
 this day sennight. 
 
 27 August, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Chamberlayne, who, not being 
 a Quorum, adjourned to this day sennight. 
 
 3 September, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, the Secy., who, not being a 
 Quorum, adjourn'd to this day sennight. 
 
 10 Septemb, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Bromfield, the Secretary, 
 who, not being a Quorum, adjourned to this day sennight. 
 
 17 September, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Serjeant Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, Dr. 
 Slare, The Secy., Mr. Barclay a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Stubbs in the Chair. 
 i. Ord d that Mr. Stubbs be the Chairman for the End of the 
 Ensuing month. 
 
 2. Mr. Barclay moved that a competent number of Seamen's 
 Monitors and other of the Society's Papers may be Distributed 
 amongst the Seamen on bord the Victory in the Harbour at Ports- 
 mouth. 
 
 3. Ord d that 20 Seamen's Monitors & other Papers be deliver'd by 
 the Treasurer to Mr. Barclay, for that End. 
 
 4. Ord d that a Packett be deliver'd to Dr. Slare to send to the Rev d 
 Mr. Shower at Lewes in Sussex, 
 
 5. Ord d that a Packett be deliver'd Mr. Stubbs to send to Mr. 
 Plummer. 
 
 6. Mr. Serj' Hook saying that he had rec d from an Unknown Hand 
 a Manuscript Treatise concerning the Catechizing of Children, w th a 
 Letter desiring that it might be seriously Perused ; Ord d that it be 
 deliver'd to Mr. Stubbs, to be Consider'd by him, and he to make his 
 Report at next Meeting. 
 
 7. Mr. Stubbs Reporting that a Workhouse and Charity School was 
 about to be sett up in his Parish of St. Elphege, and he desiring the 
 Advice of this Society about it ; Ord d that the Agents for Schools do 
 wait on Mr. Stubbs, & assist him in the best manner they can. 
 
 8. The Agents being call'd in, and Mr. Skate presenting a letter 
 from S r John Philipps, who desires 2 doz. of Seamen's Monitors, ord d 
 that the Treasurer do deliver him the s d number of Books. 
 
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 24 September, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 
 the Secretary, Dr. Slare, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Shute. 
 
 Mr. Stubbs in the Chair. 
 
 1. Ord d that Mr. Hodges be putt in mind of the Report that he was 
 desir'd to make from the last Com tee . 
 
 2. Dr. Bray mov'd that he might have a Subscription Roll for a 
 School which is about to be sett up at Chelsea. 
 
 3. Ord d that the Agents do furnish the Dr. Accordingly. 
 
 4. Mr. Stubbs giving a Farther Account of the Workhouse and 
 School w ch are ab' to be sett up in the Parish of Elphege, Resolv'd that 
 this Society will ensure to the s d School & Workhouse the sum of 
 Seven Pounds for the first Quarter, to be repaid when their Subscrip- 
 tions are compleated. 
 
 5. Ord d that the Consideration of the Minutes of the 13 Aug., re- 
 lating to Mr. Hodges, be adjourn't till he is present. 
 
 6. Mr. Stubbs presented a Paper drawn up by the Gov" for the Poor 
 of the City of London, about the visitacion of the Workhouse in Bishop's 
 Gate Street, & Instructing the Poor Vagrants therein by Sermons, 
 every Lord's Day or every month, as shall be thought meet. 
 
 7. Ord d that the Consideration of this matter be refer'd to the 
 Divines of this Society. 
 
 8. The Secretary offering the Translation of severall Papers from 
 Switzerland, ord d that they be read at a full meeting. 
 
 1 October, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Serj* Hook, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Collins, The 
 
 Secy., Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Barclay a Correspondent. 
 
 Mr. Stubbs in his Chair. 
 
 1. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, Mr. Gardiner laid before 
 the Society a Copy of Part of y e Will of Mr. Rowe, deceased, re- 
 lating a Great Charity bequeathed by him for the Education & Main- 
 tenance of Poor Children in the Parish of St. Sepulcher's. 
 
 2. Mr. Barclay reported that the Ship Victory is now paying off, 
 & the Seamen about to be discharged, so that the Society's intended 
 Gift of Books to them cannot come time enough. 
 
 3. Mr. Serj 1 Hook brought in the MS. about Catechising of Chil- 
 dren, w ch Mr. Stubbs received and undertook to peruse. 
 
 4. Mr. Barclay proposed to the Society the Erecting of a Charity 
 School near St. Catherine's for Seamen's Children, to be maintain'd 
 by a Charitable Contribution of Seamen when they receive their Pay. 
 This Proposall the Society receiv'd, & desir'd Mr. Barclay to bring 
 in writing his thoughts ab' this matter to the next Meeting. 
 
 5. The Treasurer desiring that a Com tee might be appointed for the 
 
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 auditing his Acc ts , Ord d that the Acc ts be audited by Mr. Stubbs, Mr. 
 Serj 1 Hook, Mr. Collins, Mr. Hodges, or any 3 of them ; & they are 
 to meet here this Day sennight at three o'clock. 
 
 6. Ord d that Mr. Brewster be again Consulted ab' the Decree in 
 Chancery concerning the Benefaction of St. Stephens. 
 
 7. Mr. Wicks was approved, & Mr. Hodges & Mr. Trymmer to 
 desire his attendance. 
 
 8. The Motion about giving some of the Society's Books to the 
 Hospitalls for Sick & Wounded in & about London being taken into 
 Consideration, Resolved that a sum not exceeding five pounds be 
 applyed to this purpose. 
 
 9. The Motion ab 1 giving Books to the Poor Children in the Work- 
 house at Bishop's Gate Street being taken into Consideration, ord d 
 that Mr. Shute & Mr. Stubbs do enquire after the number of the s d 
 Poor Children, & know what Books are proper for them being wanted 
 in that Workhouse. 
 
 10. A Motion being made for some of the Society's Books to be 
 distributed in the Merchants' Ships, ord d that at next meeting it be 
 Consider'd whether it may not be proper to Apply to the Severall Cor- 
 porations of Merchants in this matter. 
 
 8 October, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Shute, Mr. Collins, Mr. 
 Stubbs, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Manningham, 
 Mr. Barclay a Correspondent. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Minute relating to the Preaching a Sermon 
 weekly or monthly at the Workhouse in Bishop's Gate Street, be 
 adjourn'd till some more of the Clergy of this Society be present. 
 
 2. A Letter from Mr, Nelson, desiring that he may Apply four 
 Pounds per ann., part of his Annual Subscription to this Society, 
 towards two Schools in Hampshire, towards which he has very largely 
 contributed, being read ; Agreed that Mr. Nelson have leave to apply 
 four Pounds per annum, according to his Desire. 
 
 3. Mr. Stubbs reported that he had Consider'd of the MS. w ch was 
 refer'd to him, and is of opinion that there are so many things of that 
 nature already Publick, that there does not seem an occasion for any 
 more. 
 
 4. Mr. Serj' Hook reports from the Corn'" appointed to audite the 
 Treasurer's Acc' s that they had mett & audited & sign'd the same, & 
 that it did appear that there was due upon Ballance to the Treas r the 
 Sume of Twelve Pounds Sixteen Shillings & four Pence ; to w ch Report 
 the Society agreed. 
 
 5. Mr. Barclay gave in a Paper containing Proposals of some 
 methods for raising a Some of Money towards y e Erecting Charity 
 Schools for the Instruction of Poor Seamen's Children in the Principles 
 
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 of Christianity, w ch being read, it was Ord d that the said Paper be 
 Consider'd in the first place at next meeting. 
 
 6. Mr. Stubbs reported that there are 400 Souls in the Workhouse 
 at Bishop's Gate Street. 
 
 15 October, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Chamber- 
 > layne, the Secretary, Mr. Sturmy & Mr. Barclay Correspondents. 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair, Mr. Stubbs being absent. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Barclay's Proposalls be adjourned to the next 
 meeting. 
 
 2. Ord d that the absent members be summon'd to attend at next 
 meeting. 
 
 3. Agreed that the Minute ab' Distributing some of y e Society's 
 Books and Papers in the Merchants' Ships be farther consider'd at 
 next meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 22 October, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Manningham, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Collins, 
 the Secretary, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Akers a Correspondent, 
 Mr. Shute, Dr. Bray, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Hodges, the Lord 
 Guilford, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Barclay a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Bromfield. 
 
 Mr. Stubs in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Minute Relating to Preaching in the Work- 
 house at Bishopsgate-street be adjourn'd till more of the Divines of 
 this Society be Present. 
 
 2. Agreed that in the mean time Mr. Stubs be desired to confer 
 with the Rev d Dr. Altham 1 upon this subject. 
 
 3. Mr. Barclays Proposal was again Read. 
 
 4. And a Debate arising thereupon, 
 
 5. Order'd that it be again taken into consideration at the next full 
 Meeting. 
 
 6. The Minute about furnishing the Merchants Ships with the 
 Society Books and Papers being Debated, 
 
 7. Order'd that it be taken into farther consideration at next 
 Meeting. 
 
 8. The Translation of a French Letter from Monsieur Calandrin 
 Divinity Professor at Geneva to Mr. Hales was read. 
 
 9. Order'd that the French Original, together with the Orders made 
 
 1 Roger Altham, D.D., Archdeacon of Middlesex, author of "A Vin- 
 dication of the Church of England from the foul Aspersions of Schism and 
 Heresy; " " The Creed of Pope Pius IV.," &c. Died about 1731. 
 
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 by the French Protestants on board the Gallies of France, be laid 
 before the Corporation for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. 
 
 10. The Translation of the form of Public Prayers for Saturday 
 Evening now used in the Church of Neufchatel, was read. 
 
 11. Order'd that the Original with Mr. Ostervald's last letter, be 
 layd before the said Corporation. 
 
 12. Mr. Stubs desiring a Parcell of the Societies Books and Papers 
 for the Officers and Seamen in his District of Woolwich, 
 
 13. Order'd that of Pastoral Letters, Christians daily Devotions, 
 Papers against Swearing, Drunkeness, and Fornication, of each fifty ; 
 be delivered to Mr. Stubs, for the aforesaid use. 
 
 Thursday, 29 October, 1702. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubs, the Secretary, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Sturmy a 
 Correspondent ; and it being the Lord Mayor's day, there was 
 no Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 5 November, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, the Secretary, who not being a 
 Quorum did Adjourn to the next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 12 November, 1702. 
 
 Present: Sir John Philipps, Mr. Serj 1 Hooke, the Secretary: who 
 not being a Quorum did Adjourn to the next Meeting. 
 
 19 November, 1702. 
 
 Present : Mr. A. D. Booth, Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Brewster, The Secy., Mr. Chamberlayne, S r George Wheeler, 
 S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. Lewis & Mr. Barclay Correspondents, Mr. 
 Seaman, Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 Agr d that Mr. A. D. Booth be Chairman. 
 
 1. Resolved that (in pursuance of the Minute of n June last) the 
 Vacancies in the Correspondence be taken into Consideration at the 
 next full Meeting. 
 
 2. Mr. Stubbs Reported that Mr. Plummer (to whom the Society 
 gave a Packett of Books on 1 1 Sept. last) has in pursuance thereof 
 Erected a Charity School at Ashwell, near Boldoe, in Hertfordshire, 
 wherein he has placed & cloth'd 24 Boys & Girls at his own Expence. 
 
 3. It was also reported that the Quakers are setting up a School 
 for 150 Boys. 
 
 4. Ord d that Col. Nott (the Deputy Gov r of Berwick) be a Corre- 
 sponding Member of this Society. 
 
 5. Mr. Barclay's Pfoposall relating to the Erection of Charity 
 
204 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Schools for the Instruction of Poor Seamen's Children being ag n 
 read, and a Debate arising thereupon, the Agents for Schools were 
 called in, & Mr. Stubbs reporting that he had Discours'd w th the 
 King's Offic rs belonging to the Yard at Woolwich, upon this subject, 
 & that he found them very well Dispos'd towards the Erecting such 
 a Charity School there ; Agreed that Mr. Stubbs be desir'd to confer 
 w th the Minister of Woolwich, &c, about this matter, & that he do 
 make his Report at next meeting ; and also that he be desir'd to draw 
 up in writing, a Proposall for y e Erection of Charity Schools for the 
 Christian Instruction of Poor Seamen's Children. 
 
 6. Ord d that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Barclay for 
 his moving this matter to the Society. 
 
 7; Ord d that the Secy, do acquaint Dr. Woodward of Poplar with 
 this matter, & that he do send Mr. Barclay's written Paper thereupon. 
 
 8. Mr. Skate reported that the School at Aldersgate for 50 Boys is 
 Compleated ; as also that a School for 40 Girls at St. Sepulchers is 
 Compleated ; and he also reports from Stroud in Gloucestershire that 
 Mr. Johns the Minister has putt forth 20 Boys to severall Schools 
 there ; & he did also farther Report that Dr. Stansfield, the Minister 
 of Radborough, has putt forth divers poor Children to School. 
 
 9. Ord d that Dr. Stansfield be a Corresponding Member of this 
 Society. 
 
 10. Ord d that the Secy, do write to Dr. Conant of Kidlington, & putt 
 him in mind of the Letter that he promised to send ab l the Erecting a 
 Charity School there. 
 
 11. The Secretary read a Letter from Mr. A. D. Booth (w ch was not 
 done before because of y e late want of meetings), wherein Mr. A. D. 
 was pleased to give the Society an acc ? of div" considerable Services 
 lately done by him to the Church. Ord d that the Thanks of the So- 
 ciety be given to Mr. A. D. for the same. 
 
 12. Agreed that Mr. A. D. be Chairman for the month ensuing. 
 
 13. Ord d that Mr. Peter Leigh, of High Leigh in Cheshire, be a 
 Corresponding Member of this Society. 
 
 14. A Letter was read from Mr. Heart of Portsmouth relating to the 
 Disposall of the Books sent to that Garrison by this Society. 
 
 26 November, 1702. 
 
 Present ; S r Jn° Phillips, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, 
 Col. Colchester, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. A. D. Booth, Dr. Slare, 
 Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Stubbs be desir'd to take the Chair in the absence 
 of M. A. D. Boothe, w ch he did accordingly. 
 
 1. Mr. Stubbs reports that he has not yet had an opportunity of 
 speaking with Dr. Altham ab' Preaching in the Workhouse at Bishop's 
 Gate. 
 
 2. Ord d that Mr. Hodges be desir'd to Impart his Thoughts to the 
 
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 Society ab' furnishing the Merchants Ships w th the Society's Books 
 against next meeting. 
 
 3. The Treasurer acquainting the Society that he was streighten'd 
 for want of money to Discharge the severall Debts of the Society, 
 Ord d that the Treas r & Secy, do call upon Mr. Brewster ab' Mr. 
 Stephens' Benefaction to-morrow morning ; and that the Treasurer 
 do prepare a State of the Debts and Charges of this Society, as also 
 their Income, & lay the same before the Society at next Meeting. 
 
 4. Agreed that no Member do withdraw himself from this Society 
 without a previous notice of 3 months. 
 
 5. Agreed that this Resolution be entred amongst the Standing 
 Orders. 
 
 6. Agreed that the Standing Ord rs be fairly engrost, & do lye upon 
 the Table for the Perusal of the Members. 
 
 7. Mr. Stubbs reports that he has open'd a School for 50 Boys in 
 his Parish of Alfeage within the Walls. 
 
 8. Ord d that Mr. A. D. Booth be desir'd to write to Mr. Leigh of 
 High Leigh, & desire him to communicate his Letter & Packett to 
 the Dean of York & Mr. Finch his Brother. 
 
 9. Agreed that the Rev d Mr. John Shore, Min r of Lewis in Sussex, 
 (be upon the motion of Dr. Slare) a Correspond' of this Society. 
 
 3 December, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r Edm d Turnor, S r Jn° Philipps, the 
 Secy., Mr. Brewster, Coll. Colchester, S r Geo. Wheeler, Mr. 
 Neville, Mr. Bromfield. 
 
 S r Jn° Philipps in the Chair, Mr. A. D. Booth being absent, 
 i. Ord d that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be taken into 
 Consideration at the next full meeting. 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Stubbs be desir'd to return the Thanks of this 
 Society to Mr. Plum r for his late great Charity in setting up his School 
 at Ashwell. 
 
 3. Agreed that the Minute ab' setting up a Quaker School at 
 Clerkenwell be farther considered at next meeting. 
 
 4. Ord d that the Absent Members be summon'd to attend at next 
 meeting. 
 
 5. Ord d that Mr. Stubbs be putt in mind of the Proposall that he is 
 to draw up about the Erecting a Charity School for the Education of 
 Poor Seamen's Children. 
 
 6. Resolv'd that every New Member, at his Admission, do subscribe 
 to the new form of Subscription. 
 
 7. Order d that this be entered as a Standing Ord r of this Society. 
 
 8. The Treasurer producing a State of the Debt & Charges of this 
 Society, & it appearing that Divers of the Members are in Arrears to 
 their Subscription, the Paym' of w ch being necessary, for Discharging 
 the Society's Debts, agreed that the Messenger do attend such of the 
 
206 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C. K. 
 
 Residing Members of this Society as are in Arrears to their Quarterly 
 Subscription. 
 
 10 December, 1702. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, S r Edm d Turnor, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Trimmer, The 
 Secretary, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Barclay a Correspondent, S r 
 Jn° Philips, the Lord Bishop of Worcester, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Seaman, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. 
 Windham, the L d Bishop of Chichester. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne do take the Chair (Mr. A. D. Booth 
 being absent) w ch Mr. Chamberlayne did accordingly. 
 i. Ord d that Mr. Stubbs be putt in mind of Conferring w' h Dr. 
 
 Altham ab' Preaching to the Poor Vagrants in the Workhouse at 
 
 Bishopsgate. 
 
 2. The Minute ab' furnishing the Merchants Ships with the 
 Society's Books and Papers being taken into Consideration ; Ord d 
 that the Secry. do wait on y e Lord Bp. of Worcester with a List of 
 the Societie's Books & Papers & one of each. 
 
 3. It being alledged that the Generall Insensibility of Religion 
 in Seamen on bord the Merchants Ships, was the Cause of many 
 a tall Losses & Misfortunes to their owners and others, it was resolved 
 that a Memorial about this matter be drawn up by a Committee of 
 the Divines & Merchants of this Society, and they with Dr. Wood- 
 ward & Mr. Barclay, to meet at Child's Coffee House. 
 
 4. Ord d that it be an Instruction to this Com tee that they do draw 
 up a Letter recommending this matter to the severall Masters of 
 Ships to be sent to them, together with such Books & Papers as shall 
 be thought necessary by this Committee. 
 
 5. Ord d that the Secry. do write to Dr. Woodward & know what 
 day he can assist at the said Com tee , and to inform the Gentlemen of 
 the same. 
 
 6. The Secretary reported from Mr. Brewster that Mr. Stephens's 
 Benefaction is in a very great forwardness of being recover'd, in all 
 probability before the next Term. 
 
 7. Ord d that Mr. Hoofenhagen, a Dutch Min r , be (upon the Motion 
 of Mr. Hodges) a Correspondent of this Society. 
 
 8. Ord d that Mr. Tho. Newsham be an additional Lay Correspond' 
 for Warwick, being propos'd by Dr. Bray. 
 
 9. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Jn°Laughton of Trinity College, & the Rev d 
 Mr. Whiston, 1 the Mathematical Professor, be Correspond' 3 for Cam- 
 bridge, being proposed by the L d Bp. of Worcester. 
 
 10. The Vacancies in the Correspondence being taken into Con- 
 
 1 William Whiston, born 1667, died 1752, succeeded Sir Isaac Newton as 
 Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge. He was a voluminous 
 writer. In 1710 he was expelled the University for propagating Arianism. 
 
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 sideration, & some progress being made therein, ord d that it be farther 
 Consider'd at next meeting. 
 
 11. The Agents for Schools being call'd fn, & Mr. Gardiner moving 
 the Society for some of Dr. Bray's Baptismall Covenants for the use 
 of some Poor Children now ready to be putt out to prentice, Ord d that 
 the Treasurer do deliver to the Agents 50 of Dr. Bray's Baptismal 
 Covenants, and 200 of Dr. Woodward's little Tracts about Confirma- 
 tion, to be Distributed amongst the s d Poor Children. 
 
 12. The Agents presented a Printed Paper relating to the Charity 
 Schools commonly call'd the Grey Coat Hospital, w ch was read. 
 
 13. The Minute ab' the Quaker School now setting up in Clarkenwell 
 being taken into Consideration, agreed that Mr. Stubbs be desired to 
 acquaint the L d Bp. of London with this matter. 
 
 14. Agreed that Mr. Lloyd be desir'd to acquaint the Lord Bp. of 
 Winchester that there is a Quaker Boarding School at Wandsworth 
 in Surrey. 
 
 15. The Secy, producing Mr. Barclay's Proposall & Dr. Woodward's 
 Letter about it, both w ch being read, ord d that the s d Papers be de- 
 liver^ to Mr. Stubbs, & he to draw up some Proposalls concerning 
 this Important Affair, & to lay them before the Society at next 
 meeting. 
 
 16. The L d Bp. of Chichester reported that at his late Visitation of 
 his Diocess he has procur'd the erecting of a Charity School at Lewes 1 
 in Sussex, wherein are now 50 Boys clothed, & that he is in hopes of 
 setting up another School for girls there. 
 
 17 December, 1702. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. A. D. Booth, S r Humphry Mackworth, S' 
 Jn° Philipps, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Slare, Col. Col- 
 chester, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Barclay a Correspond', Mr. 
 Windham, Mr. Lloyd. 
 
 Mr. Arch. D. Booth in the Chair. 
 
 i. A Letter being read from Mr. Bugg, wherein was Inclos'd, as he 
 says, the state of his Case, Seal'd up, it was Ord d to be Read when the 
 Treasurer is present. 
 
 2. Mr. Barker was approved, and Col. Colchester to desire his 
 Attendance. 
 
 3. Dr. Slare reported that Mr. Neale has Establisht his School at 
 Deane in Bedfordshire, whereupon he has settled an Estate of 
 between ^20 & ^30 per annum, for teaching gratis the Poor Children 
 of 3 Parishes. 
 
 4. Mr. A. D. Booth reporting his opinion that S r W m Blackett 
 
 1 In another copy of the minutes Lewes is scored out, and Brighthelmstone 
 (Brighton) substituted. 
 
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 might be induced by his authority and countenance very much to 
 promote the Erection of a Charity School at Newcastle upon Tyne, 
 Agr d that Mr. A. D. Booth with Mr. Ellison & Mr. Thomlinson be 
 desir'd to conferr w th S r W m Blackett upon this subject. 
 
 5. Ord d that 500 of Dr. Woodward's Abstracts of the Ord r " of the 
 Religious Society be Provided by the Treas r ag' the next Meeting, to 
 be Distributed by the Members of this Society in Town, and by the 
 Corresponding Members in the Country. 
 
 6. Ord d that the Secy, do lay before this Society at next Meeting 
 a Draught of a short Circular Letter in ord r to Revive the Corre- 
 spondence, and to know what Charity Schools have been lately sett 
 up where they live and in their Neighborhood. 
 
 7: The Minutes ab' furnishing the Merchants' Ships w th good Books 
 being taken into Consideration, and Dr. Woodward's and Mr. Stubbs's 
 Letters to the Secretary being read, ord d that y e Secry. do desire Dr. 
 Woodward to appoint another Day for meeting that Com tee at Child's 
 Coffee House. 
 
 8. A Letter was read from Mr. Johns of Stroud. 
 
 Thursday next being Christmas Eve, the Society adjourns to this 
 day fortnight. 
 
 31 December, 1702. 
 
 Present ; Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. Serj 1 Hook, the 
 
 Secretary, Mr. Barclay a Corr., Mr. Wyndham. 
 
 Agreed that S r Jn° Philipps do take the Chair (Mr. A. D. Booth being 
 
 absent), which S r John did accordingly. 
 
 1. Order'd that Mr. Stubbs be putt in mind of Conferring with Dr. 
 Altham about Preaching to y e Poor Vagrants in the Workhouse at 
 Bishop'sgate. 
 
 2. Ord d that the L d Bp. of Worcester be putt in mind of his In- 
 specting the Books and Papers of this Society, in ord r to the furnish- 
 ing the Merchants Ships w th such as shall be thought prop'. 
 
 3. Ord d that Mr. Brewster be again Discourst w th ab' the Recovery 
 of Mr. Stephens's Benefaction. 
 
 4. Agr d that the Vacancies in the Correspond" be taken into Con- 
 sideration at next meeting. 
 
 5. Ord d that Mr. Stubbs be putt in mind of acquainting the L d Bp. 
 of London with the Quaker's Intention ab' setting up a School in 
 Clarkenwell P'ish. 
 
 6. Agr d that the L d Guilford be Chairman for the month Ensuing. 
 
 7. The Treas r moving from the L d Bp. of Bath & Wells, that His 
 L dp does desire to dispose of £6 per ann. part of his Annual Subscrip- 
 tion to this Society in his own Diocess, agr d that his L dp may have 
 leave to Dispose of £6 per ann. in his Diocess, by Dispersing of good 
 Books, according to his desires. 
 
 8. Agreed that a little Book entitled a Few Cautions and Directions 
 in order to the more Decent Performance of the Publick Worship of 
 
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 God, as appointed by the Church of Engl d be added to the Packett of 
 Books & Papers of this Society. 
 
 9. The Secretary produced a Draught of a short Circular Letter to 
 the Correspondents, \v ch was read, & with an Amendment Approv'd. 
 
 10. Ord d that the Secy, do write to Dr. Woodward & the other 
 Members of the Com' ee for the furnishing the Merchants' Ships with 
 Good Books & Papers, that they do meet at Child's Coffee House on 
 Tuesday sennight at 2 o'Clock. 
 
 11. A Letter was read from Mr. Cocks of Gloucester. 
 
 7 January, 1702-3. 
 
 Present: Mr. A. D. Booth, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. 
 Masson a Correspond', Dr. Slare, Mr. Wyndham, Mr. Bradley 
 a Correspond 1 , Mr. Serj' Hook, S r Jn° Philipps, Col. Colchester. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. A. D. Booth do take the Chair (The Lord Guilford 
 being absent), w ch Mr. A. D. did accordingly. 
 
 1. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Bradley be a Correspond' Member for 
 York. 
 
 2. The Minute ab' Mr. Bugg being taken into Consideration, & 
 Mr. Bugg's Case being again read, he was called in, & Discours'd & 
 afterwards withdrew, & a Debate arising ab' Paym' of the money for 
 w ch this Society engaged to give him Credit with their Stationer, 
 agreed that this Society will Indemnify the Treas r , who is to promise 
 Paym' of £ 1 6. i os. that remains due, if the Stationer will stay till 3 
 weeks after Easter for it. 
 
 3. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Bowden be (upon the Motion of Mr. 
 Lloyd) a Correspondent Member for Launceston in Cornwall. 
 
 4. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Meredith be (upon the Motion of Mr. 
 Lloyd) a Correspondent for the City of Worcester. 
 
 5. The Vacancies in the Correspondence being taken into Con- 
 sideration, & a farther Progress being made therein ; Ord d that the 
 Consideration of this matter be adjourn'd to the next Meeting. 
 
 6. A Letter was read from Mr. Le Mesurier of Guernsey, & also 
 another from Coll. Collier of Jersey, owning the Receipt of the 
 Society's Books & Papers given to the English Garrisons in those 
 Islands. 
 
 7. The Translation of Part of a Letter from Mr. Ostervald to Mr. 
 Masson was read, & a Debate arising about the forreign Corr ce w ch 
 was carried on by this Society ; Ord d that the Secry. do draw up a 
 Letter to M" Tronchin & Turretin of Geneva, to invite them to 
 Correspond w th this Society, and bring it to the next meeting. 
 
 8. It being observed in reading Mr. Ostervald's Letter that he has 
 printed a Catechism & Dedicated it to this Society, Resolv'd that it is 
 the opinion of this Society that the said Dedication might be more 
 properly addressed to the Corporation for Propagating the Gospel in 
 Foreign Parts. 
 
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 Ordered that the Secy, do draw up a Letter to Mr. Ostervald 
 thereupon, and that he do bring it to the next meeting. 
 
 Ordered that it be an instruction to the Secretary that he desire 
 Liberty for the Society (in case his Letter conies too late to Mr. 
 Ostervald) to alter the title of the said Dedication without medling 
 with the Catechism itself. 
 
 14 January, 1702-3. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Sturmy a Corr., S r Jn° Phi- 
 lipps, S r Edm d Turnor, Mr. Serj 1 Hook, Mr. Barclay a Corr., Mr. 
 . Bradley a Corresp', Mr. Nelson, Mr. Wyndham. 
 Agreed that S r Jn° Philipps take the Chair (the L d Guilford being 
 absent), w ch S r Jn° did accordingly. 
 
 1. S r Edm d Turnor reported that £70 of Mr. Stephens's Benefac- 
 tion will be p d as soon as the Trustees (of whom S r Edm d is one) will 
 give a Discharge for the whole ,£80. 
 
 2. The Secretary reported that Tuesday last at 2 o'Clock was found 
 a time Inconvenient for Divers Members of the Com'" for furnishing 
 the Merchant's Ships, &c, and that they do desire to meet on Monday 
 morning next. Ord d that the s d Com ,ee do accordingly meet at Child's 
 Coffee House on Monday next by nine o'Clock. 
 
 3. Ord d that S r Nich s Pelham be (upon the Motion of S r Jn° Phi- 
 lipps) a Lay Corr' for Lewis in Sussex. 
 
 4. The Treasurer reported that he had accepted 2 Bills drawn by 
 Mr. Bugg for y e ^16. 10s. 
 
 5. The Vacancies in the Corr" being taken into Consideration, & 
 some Progress being again made therein, ord d that the farther Con- 
 sideration of this Matter be adjourn'd to the next meeting. 
 
 6. The Secry. producing a Draught of a Letter to M rs Tronchin & 
 Turretin of Geneva, & a Debate arising thereupon about the Forreign 
 Corr ce that is carried on by this Society, agreed that Mr. Nelson be 
 desir'd to move at the next meeting of the Corporation for Propagat. 
 the Gosp. in Forreign Parts that a Standing Com tee may be appointed 
 to take care to manage the Foreign Correspondence. 
 
 7. The Draught of the Letter to M" Tronchin & Turretin was read, 
 approv'd, and order'd to be sent. 
 
 8. The Secry. also produced a Draught of a Letter to Mr. Ostervald 
 of Neufchatel, w ch was read, & (w th some Amendm' 5 ) approved & ord d 
 to be sent. 
 
 9. Mr. Ram approved, & Mr. Wyndham to desire his attendance. 
 
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 21 January, 1702-3. 
 
 Present : Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Hoefenhagen a Corr., S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. 
 Trymmer, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Barclay a Cor- 
 respond', Mr. Shute, Mr. Serj' Hook, Dr. Bray, Dr Slare. 
 
 Dr. Bray in the Chair, being desir'd by The L d Guilford, who was 
 
 Indisposed. 
 
 1. The Secry. produced from the Com tee for furnishing the Mer- 
 chant's Ships, &c, a Draught of a Circular Letter to y e Commanders 
 of such Ships, and a List of such Books & Papers as were thought 
 necessary to be putt into the Packett Design'd to be given them by 
 this Society ; and the said Letter being read, it was (w th some amend- 
 ments) approved, and Two Thousand of them Ord d to be printed. 
 
 2. Ord d that 200 Seamens Monitors, 200 Pastorall Letters, 200 
 Cautions ag' Swearing, 200 ag' Drunkeness, 200 Cautions ag' Un- 
 cleaness, 200 of Mr. Stubbs's Sermons, 200 Exhortations to the 
 Observation of the Lord's Day, & 200 Vindications of Informers, be 
 made into as many Packetts, & enclosed in the s d Letters, to be sent 
 to the Correspond' 3 at the Sea Ports, & by them distributed amongst 
 the Commanders of Merchant's Ships, to each Ship one. 
 
 3. Order'd That the Secretary do write to Mr. Hunt of Gosport, 
 &c, and desire them to Distribute the Packetts when sent. 
 
 4. A Paper drawn up by Mr. Barclay, concerning some Prayers 
 & Practicall Discourses to be Composed for the use of Seafaring 
 Persons, was read. 
 
 5. Mr. Stubbs reported that all that is desir'd in this Paper, is 
 already done by Mr. Dorrington himself. 
 
 6. A Letter was read from S r R d Bulkeley owning the Rec' of the 
 Society's Books & Papers sent to the English Army in Irel d the last 
 Summer, and promising to take Care of the Distribution of them. 
 
 7. Ord d that the Secretary do return him the Thanks of this Society. 
 
 8. The Secry. producing from Mr. Hodges the Ord rs of a Society of 
 the Clergy of the English, Dutch, & French Churches at New York, 
 they were read. Ord d that Mr. Hodges be desir'd to return Mr. Neau 
 the Thanks of y e Society for the same. 
 
 28 January, 1702-3. 
 
 Present: Mr. Barclay a Corr., Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Sturmy a 
 
 Corr', S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. Hodges, The Secretary, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 
 Eachard, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Windham, Mr. Ram. 
 
 S r John Philipps in the Chair, being desir'd by the L d Guilford, who 
 
 was indisposed. 
 
 1. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Lawrence Eachard be (upon the motion 
 
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 of S r Jn° Philipps) a Corresponding Member for Lowth in Lincoln- 
 shire, as also the Rev d Mr. Worth for Oxford. 
 
 2. Mr. Lloyd Inform'd that he was desir'd by Mr. John Worth of 
 Penryn to subscribe ,£5 per ann. in his name, w ch he did accordingly. 
 
 3. Ord d that the s d Mr. Worth be a Correspondent for Penryn 
 aforesaid. 
 
 4. Ord d that the Secry. do return the Thanks of this Society to Mr. 
 Worth for his s d Benefaction. 
 
 5. Ord d that the Report about Mr. Stephens's Benefaction be ad- 
 journed to the next Meeting. 
 
 6. Ord d that Mr. Nelson be consulted ab' his applying to the Cor- 
 poration 1 touching their carrying on the Forreign Correspondence. 
 
 7. Part of a Letter from Mr. Cleaveland of Dudly to Mr. Lloyd was 
 read, acknowledging y e receit of some Books from Mr. Shute, and 
 desiring some others. Ord d that the Treas r do send Mr. Cleaveland 
 a Parcell of Books & Papers not exceeding the value of 20 shillings. 
 
 8. Agreed that Mr. Lloyd be Chairman for the Month Ensuing. 
 
 9. Mr. Stubbs presented the Paper concerning the X' iaD Education 
 of Poor Seamen's Children w ch the Society desired him to draw up, 
 w ch was read & agreed, that in order to the Christian Education of 
 the Poor Seamen's Children in Generall, a Charity School be Erected 
 in Lime House for the Education of such Poor Children in the 
 Hamletts of Poplar & Blackwall, Lime House & Ratcliff. 
 
 10. Agr d that Mr. Stubbs be desir'd to confer with Dr. Woodward, 
 Mr. Russell, & Mr. Skate about y e most Prop r Methods for getting up 
 such a School. 
 
 11. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Russell be (upon the Motion of Mr. 
 Shute) a Correspondent for Wapping. 
 
 12. The Agents for Schools presented a Draught of a Table, shew- 
 ing the Time & Place of Morning and Evening Prayers, of the 
 Administration of the Holy Sacram', and of Lecture Sermons in the 
 sev 11 Churches within the Bills of Mortality, as also of Charity Schools, 
 for teaching and clothing poor Children of both Sexes. 
 
 13. Ord d that it be refer' d to Mr. Shute, and he to take some care 
 ab 1 the correcting it. 
 
 14. A Letter was read from Mr. Philip Varlo of Portsmouth, pro- 
 mising to Disperse the Society's Packetts amongst the Commanders 
 of Merchant's Ships, w ch Letter was written in answer to that sent to 
 Mr. Hunt of Gosport. 
 
 15. Ord d that Mr. Varlo be a Correspondent Memb r for Portsm" 1 . 
 
 16. Ord d that Mr. Bennet & Mr. Harrison be (upon the motion of 
 Mr. Wyndham) Correspond 1 " 3 for Shrewsbury & Monmouth. 
 
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 4 Febr., 1702-3. 
 
 Present : Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Eachard, Mr. Brad- 
 ley, Mr. Worth a Corn, S r Edm d Turnor, Mr. Brewster, the Secry., 
 Mr. Ram, Mr. More, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr, Bromfield, S r John 
 Philipps, Mr. Wyndham. 
 
 Mr, Lloyd in the Chair. 
 
 1. Ord d that Mr. Thoroughgood More, of Magdalen College, be a 
 Lay Corr' for Cambridge, being recommended by S r Edm d Turnor. 
 
 2. The Treasurer Reported that 2,000 Copies of y e Society's Letter 
 to the Commander of Merchants' Ships are now printed off, & that 
 y e 200 Packetts of them are now made up. 
 
 3. Ord d that 50 Packetts be sent to Portsmouth, 50 to Bristol, 20 to 
 Exeter, 30 to Plymouth, & that the Secry. do write to the Correspond' 9 
 of the s d Places to see them Dispers'd accordingly. 
 
 4. Ord d that Mr. Banks be (upon the motion of Mr. Bradley) a 
 Correspond' for Kingston upon Hull. 
 
 5. Ord d that 20 of the s d Packetts be sent to King's Lynn in 
 Norfolk. 
 
 6. Mr. Jervois was approy'd, & S r Jn° Philipps or Mr. Ram to desire 
 his attendance, 
 
 7. Ord d that 10 of the s d Packetts (w ,h the ordinary Packett) be sent 
 to Mr. Worth of Penryn, to be distributed in the Port of Falmouth. 
 
 8. S r Edm d Turnor Reported that he had Sign'd and Seal'd the 
 General Release for Mr. Stephens's Benefaction (upon the Rec' of 
 £70), & that the s d Release would soon be sign'd also & seal'd by the 
 other Trustees, and that Thursday next is the day appointed for the 
 Payment of the s d £70 into the hands of Dr. Bray for the use of the 
 Society. 
 
 9. CVd d that a Com' ec be appointed to enquire into the Defficiency 
 of the Pastorall Letter, in order to the having it Reimburs'd, and they 
 to meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers next Thursday at 3 o'clock in the 
 afternoone. 
 
 10. Ord d that Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, S r Edm d Turner, 
 Mr. Serj' Hooke, Dr. Bray, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, or any 3 of 
 them be that Com tee . 
 
 11. A Letter read from Mr. Russell to Mr. Shute, accepting T 
 Corr". 
 
 12. A Letter read from Mr. Shore of Hamsey, near Lewes in 
 Sussex, accepting the Correspondence. 
 
 13. Mr. Stubbs reported that he had seen Dr. Woodward and 
 discours'd with him ab' getting up a Charity Schoole for the Christian 
 Education of Poor Seamen's Children, ; and that the Doctor has 
 promisd to take this affair into his more particular consideration, & 
 present his farther thoughts ab' this matter to the Society w ,h all con^ 
 venient speed. 
 
214 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 14. A Printed Proposall for Erecting some Libraries in the High 
 Lands of Scotland was read. 
 
 15. Mr. More acquainted y e Society that about 30 or 40 Clergymen 
 about Spilsby in Lincolnshire, have subscribed for 3 years tow ds the 
 Education of Two Hundred Poor Childien in 14 or 15 of the Towns 
 adjacent. 
 
 16. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Rob' Harding be (upon the Motion of 
 Mr. More) a Correspond' for Spilsby in Lincolnshire. 
 
 17. The Secy, reported that the Lord Bishop of Worcester was of 
 opinion that the Society's Letters to M" Ostervald, Tronchin, & 
 Turretin should be written to them in French, as well as in English ; 
 and that Mr. Masson having translated them, they would be fairly 
 written and sent to-morrow. 
 
 18. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Calamy be (upon the Motion of Mr. 
 More) a Correspond' for Norrell in Bedfordshire. 1 
 
 11 February, 1702-3. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Sturmy & Mr. More, Corre- 
 spond", S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. Windham, Mr. Lloyd, the Secry., 
 Mr. Stubbs, S r Edm d Tumor, Mr. Ram, Mr. Lorrain a Corr, the 
 L d Bp. of Chichester, Mr. Bromfield, S r Nich 8 Pelham a Corr., 
 Coll. Colchester. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Shute Reported that that he had restor'd the Draught of the 
 Table for Morning & Evening Prayers, &c, to the Agents, who will 
 themselves take all possible Care that it be Correctly done. 
 
 2. Ord d that the Com' ee for Enquiring into the Deficiency of the 
 Pastorall Letter do meet here this day sennight precisely by 4 of the 
 Clock, & that the Secry. do give advice of it to those members that 
 are absent. 
 
 3. Ord d that Mr. Stubbs be desired to putt Dr. Woodward in mind 
 of communicating his farther thoughts to this Society about Erecting 
 a Chanty Schoole in Limehouse for Poor Seamen's Children. 
 
 4. Ord d that Major Yates be a Corresponding Member for Bristol. 
 
 5. A Letter was read from Mr. Dorrington of Wittersham to the 
 Rev d . Mr. Hodges, lately Deceased. 
 
 6. Ord d that the Secry. do write Mr. Dorrington an Answer. 
 
 7. A Debate arising from a Passage in the s d Letter about a Method 
 of Dispersing the Society's Books & Papers in the Country, ord d that 
 the Secry. do write to the Correspond" & know from them w ch of 
 the Books and Papers sent them in the Society's Packetts are most 
 wanted, & likely to do good in their neighbourhood. 
 
 8. Ord d that the Secry. do bring a Copy of the s d Circular Letter to 
 
 1 Added in another copy of Minutes " Begglesworth bay." 
 
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 the next Meeting, together with a new Paragraph to this Purport to 
 be Inserted in them. 
 
 9. A Letter was read from Mr. Lewis of Akryse. 
 
 10. Mr. More desiring some of the Acc ts of the Society, ord d that 
 Mr. Treasurer do furnish him therew th . 
 
 11. Ord d that the Secry. do bring a List of the Corr ts to the next 
 Meeting, & lay it on the Table. 
 
 12. Ord d that Mr. Hallows be a Corr. Memb r for Hertford. 
 
 13. The Vacancies in the Corr ce being again taken into Considera- 
 tion and a farther Progress being made therein, Ord d that it be 
 adjourned to the next Meeting. 
 
 14. Ord d that the Secry. do bring a specimen of a Compleat List of 
 Correspondents to the next Meeting. 
 
 18 February, 1702-3. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, S r John Philipps, Mr. Bradley & Mr. Russell Cor- 
 respondents, Mr. Bromfield, the Secry., Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. 
 Melmoth, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, Coll. Colchester. 
 S r Jn° Philipps in the Chair, being deputed by Mr. Lloyd. 
 
 1. Resolv'd that it be a Standing Order of this Society that no 
 Person be propos'd as a Corr. Member of this Society before the So- 
 ciety be Certified of his Readiness to Accept y e same. 
 
 2. The Agents for Schools being called in, they desired some Ac- 
 counts of Schools. Ord d that the Treas r do furnish them accordingly. 
 
 3. Mr. Skate reported that at Aldgate, within the freedom part, 
 there is ^60 per ami. subscribed for teaching 20 Boys & Girls, & that 
 the School is to be open'd at Easter ; also that in the Parish of St. 
 Peter's Poor there is a School to be open'd at Easter for 50 Boys, 
 Fifty Pounds being Subscrib'd & Collected ; also that at Brentford 
 there was a School for 30 Boys open'd at Christmas last. 
 
 4. The Agents desiring the Advice of this Society how a man may 
 leave a Legacy to Charity Schools, agreed that Mr. Serj' Hook be 
 desir'd to Draw up a form or Clause to this Purpose. 
 
 5. The Agents also Reported that the A. Bp. of Canterbury has 
 lately given 10 Guineas & 100 Small Books to the Grey Coat Hospitall 
 at Westm r . 
 
 6. A Debate arising about the Place wherein the Charity School 
 for poor Seamen's Children should be Erected, agreed that Mr. Russell 
 be desir'd to lay his thoughts about this matter in writing before this 
 Society on this Day fortnight. 
 
 7. The Secry. produced a Copy of the 2d Circular Letter, together 
 with a Paragraph to be added thereunto, w ch was approved & Ord d to 
 be Inserted into the Future Copies of that Letter. 
 
 8. The Secry. produced a Specimen of a Compleat List of Corr", 
 the Consideration of \v ch was adjourn'd to y e next meeting. 
 
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 9. Two Letters were read, one from Mr. Grave of Lewes, ye other 
 from Mr. Harrison, both accepting the Correspond^. 
 
 10 A L r read from Mr. Varlo of Portsnr h acknowledging the Rec* 
 of the Society's Packetts & accepting y e Corr". 
 
 A L r read from Mr. Nelson Concerning the Minute of 14 Janry. 
 
 A L r read from Mr. Leith of Bedford. 
 
 25 February, 1702-3. 
 
 Present : Mr. Lloyd, Dr. Bray, Mr. Masson & Mr. Worth Corr", S' 
 Jn° Philipps, Mr. Wyndham, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Ram, Mr. Brom- 
 field, S r Edm d Tumor, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, 
 "Mr. Stubbs. 
 
 Mr. Lloyd in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Wyndham reported that Major Yates of Bristoll, does accept 
 the Correspondence. 
 
 2. Agreed that the Secry. do wait on him with a Copy of the 
 Circular Letter & the Packett. 
 
 3. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be adjourn'd 
 to next Meeting. 
 
 4. Agreed that the Specimen of a Compleat List of Corr ts do lye 
 upon the Table. 
 
 5. S r Jn° Guise Approved, & Mr. Wyndham to desire his at- 
 tendance. 
 
 6. Agreed that the Thanks of the Society be given to the Lord 
 Bishop of Worcester, for the Hon hle Mention made in his late Ex- 
 cellent Sermon, preached before the Corporation for Propagating the 
 Gospell in Forreign Parts : that it be signified to his Lordship that 
 this Society does heartily Concur w th y e s d Corporation in their desires 
 that the said Sermon may be printed. 
 
 7. Agreed that S r Jn° Philips, Mr. Ram, & Mr. Wyndham be desir'd 
 to deliver this Message to his Lordship. 
 
 8. Resolved that the Accounts of this Society be audited every half 
 year, within a month after Lady day & Michaelmas. 
 
 9. Ord d that this be enter'd amongst the Standing Orders of this 
 Society. 
 
 10. Agr d that 100 Copies of the Standing Ord rs of this Society be 
 printed, and deliver'd to those only as shall be Residing Members. 
 
 11. A Letter was read from Mr. Ostervald to Mr. Masson, who 
 Presenting one of Mr. Ostervald's Catechisms, 1 w ch was Dedicated to 
 this Society, the Epistle Dedicatory was read, and a Debate arising 
 thereupon ; Ord d that Mr. Masson and the Secry. do wait on Dr. 
 Manningbam, & in the name of the Society desire him to read ov r 
 the s d Catechism, and to Report his Opinion thereon at next Meeting ; 
 
 ' " Catechisme, ou instruction dans la religion Chretienne." Amsterdam, 
 1704. 
 
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 particularly to the Points of Faith, Original Sin, Justification, the 
 Supper of the Lord, & Good Works. 
 
 12. A L r was read from Mr. Banks of Hull, accepting y e Corr" 
 
 13. A Letter was read from Mr. Shore of Hamsey. 
 
 14. A Letter was read from Mr. Varlo of Portsmouth. 
 
 15. A Letter was read from Mr. Fenwick of Hallaton. 
 
 16. A Letter was read from Mr. Worth of Penryn owning the Re- 
 ceipt of the Packetts design'd for the Comanders of Merchants' Ships 
 in the Haven of Falmouth. 
 
 17. A Letter was read from Dr. Tyler, Dean of Hereford. 
 
 18. Agreed that Mr. Lloyd do communicate it to the L d Bp. of Here- 
 ford, & bring it back to the next meeting. 
 
 19. A Letter read from Mr. Grave of Lewes. 
 
 20. Agreed that Mr. Wyndham be Chairman for the Month 
 Ensuing. 
 
 4 March, 1702-3, 
 
 Present: Dr. Manningham, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Shute, S r Edm d Turnor, 
 S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Wyndham, 
 Mr. Kirkwood, Mr. Bradley & Mr. Masson Correspondents, Mr. 
 Bromfield, Mr. Lloyd, Dr. Slare, Dr. Bray, Mr. Seaman. 
 Mr. Wyndham in the Chair. 
 
 1. Ord d that the Rev d Mr. Kirkwood be a Corresponding Member 
 of this Society for the Kingdom of Scotland. 
 
 2. Mr. Serj' Hook not being in Town ; Agreed that Mr. Brewster 
 be desir'd to draw up a Clause or Form, for the Bequeathing a Legacy 
 to Charity Schools. 
 
 3. A Letter was read from Mr. Hales to Mr. Chamberlayne dated 
 18 Jan. 1703. Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne do write him an 
 Answer, & return him the Thanks of this Society for y e same. 
 
 4. S r Jn° Philipps reported that he \v th Mr. Wyndham & Mr, Ram 
 had waited on the L d B p of Worcester, who Express 11 himself 
 very affectionately concerning this Society, & gave them hopes of 
 Printing his Sermons. 
 
 5. The Treasur" produced a Printed Pap r Proof of y e Standing 
 Ord™ of this Society, w ch was read, & severall amendm" being to 
 them, Or d that the Secry. do write over a fresh Copy of y e S d Ord rs so 
 Printed & Amended, & bring it to the next Meeting of this Society. 
 
 6. Dr. Manningham reported that he had Cursorily read ov r Mr. 
 Ostervald's Book, w ch in the main, he thinks very well written. 
 
 7. Agreed that the Dr. be desir'd to read it over again, and lay his 
 Opinion thereof in writing before the Society at next Meeting. 
 
 8. Mr. Lloyd Reported that he had shew'd Dr. Tyler's Letter to the 
 L d Bp. of Hereford, who readily promist to promote the Designs of 
 this Society as far as he could. 
 
 9. Ord d that the Secry. do signify this to the Dean of Hereford. 
 
 10. The Secry. acquainting the Society that he had rec d sev 1 '. 
 Letters ; Ord d that they be read at next Meeting. 
 
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 11 March, 1702-3. 
 
 Present: S r Jn° Philipps, Mr. Wyndham, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Shute, Mr. Xelson, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Manning- 
 ham, Mr. Bromhall a Corr', Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Bradley, a Corre- 
 spondent. 
 
 Mr. Wyndham in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be resumed at 
 next meeting. 
 
 2. The Treas r laying before the Society a Printed Pap r or Letter 
 touching the Profanation of the Lord's Day by Divers of y e French 
 Refugees, ord d that 500 of them be bought & Distributed amongst the 
 s d Refugees. 
 
 3. The Secry. produced a Fresh Copy of the Standing Orders of 
 this Society, together w th some farther Amendmen' 8 , w th (w th some 
 Corrections) were ord'd to be printed. 
 
 4. Dr. Manningham laid his opinion of Mr. Ostervald's Catechism 
 before the Society in writing, w ch being read, Resolv'd that a Letter of 
 Thanks be written to Mr. Ostervald, & that this Catechism be forthw th 
 translated into English by the Secry. 
 
 5. Two Letters were read from Mr. Grave of Lewes, whereof that 
 of y e 2 d March was refer'd to Mr, Shute, and he to make his Report 
 at next Meeting. 
 
 6. Letters were read from Mr. Lancaster of Torporly, Dr. Stanhope 1 
 of Deptford, Mr. Brockman of Beachborough, Mr. Bedford of Bristoll, 
 Mr. Braddock of Canterbury, & Mr. Varlo of Portsmouth. 
 
 7. A Letter was read from Mr. Russell of Mr. Shute, concerning 
 the Minute of the 18 th of February. 
 
 8. Letters were read from Mr. Meredith of Worcester, Mr. Bennett 
 of Shrewsbury, & Mr. Whiston of Cambridge, all accepting the Cor- 
 respondence. 
 
 9. A Letter was read from Mr. Fletcher of Spondon. 
 
 10. Agreed that Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Dawes of Shrewsbury, be 
 Invited to Correspond w th this Society. 
 
 11. Letters were read from Dr. Tod 2 of Penryth, Mr. Peploe 3 of 
 Preston, Mr. Dobson of Uiddesden, Mr. Philipps of Carmarthen, Mr. 
 Welshman of Lapworth, Mr. Mapletoft of Huntingdon, Mr. Scott of 
 Northwood, Mr. Shergold of Newport, and Mr. Jolland of Denton. 
 
 12. A Letter from Dr. Littell, owning the Receipt of the Society's 
 
 1 George Stanhope, D.D., born 1660, died 1728 ; Vicar of Deptford 1703, 
 Dean of Canterbury 1704. A voluminous writer. Edited Bp. Andrews's 
 " Private Devotions" for S.P.C.K. 
 
 2 Hugh Todd, D.D., born at Blencow, Cumberland, 1658; Vicar of 
 Penrith 1702, died 1728. Author of a " Life of Phocion," &c. . 
 
 3 Samuel Peploe, D.D., made Bishop of Chester 1726. 
 
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 Packetts presented to the Commanders of Merchants Ships at King's 
 Lynn. 
 
 13. The Persons from whom some of the above-meniion'd Letters 
 come, desiring some of the Society's Books & Pa", it was refer'd to 
 Mr. Shute as that of Mr. Grave. 
 
 Thursday, 18 March, 1702-3. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, the Lord Guilford, S r John Philipps, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Sturmy 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Ram. 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair, being Deputed by Mr. Wyndham. 
 
 1. A Debate arising about Mr. Stephens's Benefaction, and about 
 the Produce of the Pastoral Letter, 
 
 2. Agreed that this matter be refer'd to a Committee, and they to 
 meet here this Day Sennight by three a'Clock precisely. 
 
 3. Agreed that Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Brewster, S r John 
 Philipps, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, or any three of them 
 be that Committee. 
 
 4. Order'd that Dr. Bray be desir'd to Attend the said Committee. 
 
 5. The Treasurer Reported that he had bought 500 of the French 
 Papers, which he had order'd to be deliver'd to the French Ministers 
 hereabouts ; and that they are distributed already amongst the French 
 Refugees, 1 who receiv'd them very Thankfully. 
 
 6. Order'd that 500 more of the same Papers be bought, and dis- 
 tributed amongst others of the said Refugees. 
 
 7. The Treasurer produc'd a Printed Proof of the Standing Orders 
 and Resolutions of this Society, which were again Read, and with 
 some other Amendments Approv'd. 
 
 8. Order'd that An Hundred Copies of the said Orders be wrought- 
 off. 
 
 9. Agreed that Mr. Brewster be desir'd to bring the Clause as 
 about bequeathing a Legacy to Charity-Schools, to the next Meeting. 
 
 10. The Agents for Schools being Called in, 
 
 1 1. M r . Skate Reported that in Bishop-gate Parish, there is a Society 
 that maintain and Educate 20 Boys, at their own Charges. 
 
 12. The Agents moving the Society for 200 Christian Schollars, 
 and as many of the Pastoral Advices to those who are newly 
 Confirm'd, 
 
 13. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish them therewith. 
 
 14. The Treasurer Reported that some of the Societies Papers were 
 desir'd by Mr. Grave of Lewes, Mr. Jolland of Denton, Mr. Scott 
 of Northwood, Mr. Shergold of Newport, and Mr. Philipps of 
 Carmarthen, 
 
 1 This shows that a considerable number of French refugees, after the 
 revocation of the Edict of Nantes, had already settled in London. 
 
2 20 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 15. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish them according to his 
 Discretion. 
 
 16. A Letter was Read from Mr. Cranston of Riegate desiring 
 some books of the Society that are written against the Quakers, to 
 putt into the Lending Library there. 
 
 17. Ordered that the Treasurer do send to Mr. Cranston the Snake in 
 the Grass, and the Vindication of the same, Buggs Pilgrims Progress, 
 and Vox Populi, and Keith's 1 Answer to Barclay, and his Broad- 
 sheet, the Answer to the Switch, Mr. Keith's Narratives. 
 
 18. Letters were Read from Mr. Grave of Lewes, and Mr. H or ton 
 of Chalderton. 
 
 19. Order'd that they be refer'd to the Treasurer. 
 
 20. A Letter was Read from Canon Gilbert of Plymouth, Promising 
 todisperse the Societies Packets among the Commanders of Merchants 
 Ships in that Harbour. 
 
 21. Letters were Read from Mr. Bynns of Cheadle, Mr. Fenwick 
 of Hallaton, Mr. Harrison of Stanton, Mr. Dorrington of Wittresham, 
 Mr. Aldersey of Spurstow, Mr. Varlo of Portsmouth, Mr. Acres 2 of 
 Blewbury, and Mr. Bedford of Bristol. 
 
 Thursday, 25 March, 1703. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubbs, S r John Philipps, Mr. Brewster, 
 
 Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Slare. 
 
 S r John Philipps in the Chair at the Request of Mr. Nelson. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be resum'd at 
 next Meeting. 
 
 2. Mr. Stubs Reported that he had distributed the Papers and 
 Books formerly given him among the Seamen in his District, and 
 that many Sea Officers had acknowledged the great benefit which 
 those under their command have receiv'd thereby. 
 
 3. Agreed that another Parcel of Books and Papers be deliver'd, 
 to Mr. Stubs, to be distributed amongst other Seamen, the Parcel not 
 exceeding the Value of 50 shillings. 
 
 4. Agreed that Mr. Nelson be Chairman for the month ensuing. 
 
 5. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, they mov'd the Society 
 for a number of Cautions against Swearing, and Observations of the 
 Lords Day, whereupon it was 
 
 6. Order'd that 250 of each be deliver'd to them. 
 
 7. Mr. Bromfield mov'd that the Poor Children in all the Charity- 
 Schools might Walk in Procession once a year to some Church and 
 
 1 George Keith was born in Aberdeenshire, educated at University of 
 Aberdeen with Bishop of Burnet, fie turned Quaker, and went to Pennsyl- 
 vania, afterwards entered the Church of England, and died Rector of 
 Edburton, Sussex, 1715. 
 
 ! Joseph Acres, Vicar of Blewberry, Berks. 
 
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 there hear a Sermon ; and it was recommended to the Agents to 
 discourse the Trustees, &c, about this Matter. 
 
 8. Order'd that the Committee last mention'd, do meet,,this day 
 Sennight by 3 a'clock. 
 
 9. A Letter was Read from Mr. Frank of Cranfield, touching the 
 Library of Bedford and a Charity School at Cranfield. 
 
 10. Order'd that Dr. Slare be desir'd to show this Letter to Mr. Neal 
 (therein mention'd), and to bring it with Mr. Neal's Answer to the next 
 Meeting. 
 
 11. A Draught of a Settlement for the Library at Bedford, being 
 enclos'd in Mr. Frank's Letter, and the Societies Advice being 
 desired thereupon, 
 
 12. Agreed that it be refer'd to Mr. Brewster, Mr. Comyns, and Mr. 
 Melmoth, and a Report from them to be made at next meeting. 
 
 13. An Extract out of a Private Letter to Mr. Masson from Mr. 
 Ostervald of Neuchatel was Read. 
 
 14. A Letter from Messrs. Tronchin and Turrettin of Geneva to the 
 Secretary was Read. 
 
 15. The Secretary showing divers other Letters, 
 
 16. Order'd that they be Read at next meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 1 April, 1703. 
 
 Present : Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, S r John Philipps, Mr. Ram, 
 
 Mr. Nelson, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Slare, Mr. Masson. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Brewster Produced a Clause for Bequeathing a Legacy to 
 Charity-Schools ; he was Thanked for the same ; and it was Order'd 
 to be deliver'd to the Agents. 
 
 2. Order'd that the Revd. Mr. Grabe (upon the Motion of Mr. 
 Brewster) be a Correspondent for the King of Prussia's Dominions. 1 
 
 3. Mr. Stubbs being suddenly to go to Oxford, and moving the 
 Society for some of their Books and Papers to distribute there, 
 
 4. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish him, according as they 
 shall see convenient. 
 
 5. Mr. Ram being to go for Ireland, he propos'd the Acquainting 
 the Arch-bishops of Ardmagh and Dublin, &c, with the Designs of 
 this Society ; whereupon 'twas 
 
 6. Agreed that the Treasurer do deliver to him, ten of the Printed 
 Copies of the Standing Orders of this Society, and two of the Packets 
 of Books and Papers, or what other Papers Mr. Ram shall desire. 
 
 1 John Ernest Grabe, D.D., born at Konigsberg, Prussia, in 1666. Being 
 dissatisfied with Lutheranism because of its want of bishops and apostolical 
 succession, he came to England and took Orders in the Church of England. 
 He became a Non-Juror, and died 1712. He was author of several learned 
 works and editor of the Septuagint, of "Justin Martyr," of " Irenaeus," &c. 
 
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 7. The Society gave Mr. Ram their Thanks for his Zeal in Pro- 
 moting their Designs. 
 
 8. Mr. Brewster Reported from the Committee that the Affair 
 concerning Mr. Stephens's Benefaction, will be suddenly concluded. 
 
 9. Dr. Slare Reported that he had left Mr. Frank's Letter with Mr. 
 Neal, who ha's promis'd to take it into his consideration. 
 
 10. The Translation of a Letter from Mr. Ostervald to the Secretary 
 was Read. 
 
 1 1. Order'd that the Secretary do Draw up a Letter to Mr. Ostervald, 
 and bring it to the next Meeting. 
 
 12. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 13. Mr. Skate Acquainted the Society, that he did believe that a 
 Letter from Mr. Bulstrode to Mr. Justice Hayley, would very much 
 promote the Setting up a Charity-School at Brentford. 
 
 14. Order'd that Mr. Bulstrode be desired to write to the said Mr. 
 Haley. 
 
 1 5. The Translation of a Letter was Read from Messrs. Tronchin 
 and Turretin to the Society, accepting the Correspondence. 
 
 16. Order'd that Mr. Nelson be desir'd to lay this Letter and Mr. 
 Ostervald's last Letter before the Corporation for Propagating the 
 Gospel in Foreign Parts. 
 
 17. The Secretary shewing many Letters that remain to be Read, 
 and it growing late, 
 
 18. Order'd that they be Read at next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 8 April, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Sturmy a Correspondent, Dr. 
 Manningham, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Chamberlayne, S r John 
 Philipps, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 Mr. Shute in the Chair, Mr. Nelson being absent. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be resum'd at 
 next Meeting. 
 
 2. Order'd that Mr. Brewster, Mr. Comyns, and Mr. Melmoth be 
 put in mind of perusing the Draught of a Settlement for the Library 
 at Bedford. 
 
 3. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 4. They inform'd the Society that some of the Charity-School- 
 Masters were molested ... by other School-Masters, upon account 
 of their not being licensed, 
 
 5. And the Societies Advice being desired about this matter, 
 
 6. They were of opinion, that the said Charity-School-masters might 
 go on in their Teaching, and that if they should be Summon'd to 
 take out Licenses, they might then take out such Licenses, or that 
 Application might be made to the Lord Bishop of London to know 
 his Lordship's Pleasure therein. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 223 
 
 7. Dr. Manningham Reported that the Secretary had sent him 
 the whole Translation of Mr. Ostervald's Catechism, and that having 
 much business upon his hands, he could not compare the whole trans^ 
 lation with the Original. 
 
 8. And Dr. Manningham producing many of the sheets, some were 
 delivered to S r John Philipps, others to Mr. Chamberlavne and S r 
 Edmund Turner, and the rest were order'd to be sent to Mr. Lloyd, 
 and they were desir'd to compare the Translation with the Original' 
 with all convenient speed. 
 
 9. Dr. Manningham Propos'd that A.B<> Tillotson's Sermons upon 
 Restitution, might be compared with Monsieur Placette's Book upon 
 that Subject, and that a new Treatise might be made from both (with 
 the consent of Mr. Chiswell (the owner of A. B. Tillotson's copie) 
 w ch he undertake's to obtain. 
 
 10. Agreed that Dr. Manningham be desired to compare these 
 two Author's together, and to lay an Abstract of Mons r Placette's 
 Book, before this Society. 
 
 11. The Secretary Produced a Draught of a Letter to Mr. Ostervald, 
 which was with some Amendments Approv'd, and Order'd to be Trans- 
 lated into French and sent. 
 
 12. A Letter was Read from Mr. Banks of Hull, 
 
 13. The Secretary shewing many other Letters to be read, 
 
 14. Order'd that they be read at next Meeting. 
 
 15. Order'd that the Accounts be Audited at Next Meeting, by a 
 Committee, after the Society is risen ; and a Report to be made this 
 day fortnight. 
 
 Thursday, 15 April, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Deffray a Correspondent, S r Edmund Turner, 
 S r John Philipps, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Ludolf a Correspondent, Dr. Bray, Mr. Bradley a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Slare, Mr. Ram, 
 Mr. Comyns. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 i. Order'd that Dr. Slare be put in mind of the Letter by him 
 deliver'd to Mr. Neal. 
 
 2. Mr. Ludolf being suddenly to go into Holland, 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do write by him to Mons r de 
 Beringhen. 
 
 3. Dr. Bray having paid to the Treasurer the sum of .£44. 2s. 6d. 
 (forty-four pounds, two and sixpence) and accounted for the sum of 
 .£25. 17s. 6d. for the necessary Charges in Recovering the sum of ^70, 
 by him reed, from Mr. Ettrick on account of Mr. Stephens' Benefaction, 
 
 The Doctor also acquainting the Society, that in Order to receive 
 this £70, he ha's given a note to Mr. Ettrick to procure his Proper 
 Releases for the said money ; or to return the same : 
 
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 Agreed that the Society doe's indemnify Dr. Bray upon account 
 of his Note, till the Trustees Releases can be procured. 
 
 4. Order'd that the Treasurer do pay the Secretary ten Guinea's for 
 translating Mr. Ostervald's Catechism. 
 
 5. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Dr. Bray for 
 his great Care and Pains in procuring the Benefaction of Mr. Stephens. 
 
 6. Order'd that four pounds be distributed amongst Mr. Serj' 
 Hookes servants. 
 
 7. Agreed that the Secretary do acquaint the Chairman with the 
 names of such Correspondents as come to the Meetings of the Society, 
 in order to their Civil Entertainment here. 
 
 8. Letters were Read from Mr. Bennett of Shrewsbury, Mr. More 
 of Cambridge, Mr. Neal of Stamford, Mr. Braddock of Canterbury, 
 Mr. Parker of Parkhall. 
 
 9. Letters were Read from Mr. Boughton of Launceston, and Mr. 
 Hardwick of Eresby accepting the Correspondence, together with a 
 Copie of the Form of Subscription for the Education of about 200 
 poor Children in Spilsby &c. in Lincolnshire. 
 
 10. Letters were Read from Mr. Thomas of Carmarthen, Mr. 
 Vaughan of Derlliss, Mr. Shaw of Warrington, Mr. Edwards of Em- 
 bleton, Mr. Foster of Deverel, Mr. Portman of Burport, Mr.Adamson 1 
 of Burton-Coggles, Mr. Colmar of Babcary, Mr. Juice of Birtsmorton, 
 Mr. Brockman of Beachborough, Mr. John's of Stroud. 
 
 11. Several of these Relating to Books, 
 
 16. Order'd that they be Refer'd to the Treasurer, he to make a 
 Report of them at next Meeting. 
 
 17. Agreed that the Secretary do draw up a Clause concerning the 
 misapplication of Charities, and bring it to the next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 22 April, 1703. 
 
 Present; S r George Wheler, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, S r 
 Edm. Turner, S r John Philipps, Mr. Stubs, the Lord Bishop of 
 Chichester, Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Nelson Reported that he had Deliver'd the 2 Letters from 
 Messrs. Ostervald, Tronchin, and Turrettin, to the Corporation- 
 Society, who ha's refer'd them to the Consideration of the Committee 
 meeting at St. Pauls. 
 
 2. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be Resum'd 
 at next Meeting. 
 
 3. Order'd that the Revd. Mr. Jo. Troughton be a Corresponding 
 Member for Grantham in Lincolnshire. 
 
 4. Order'd that Mr. Comyns, Mr. Brewster and Mr. Melmoth be 
 
 1 Jchn Adamson, M.A., Prebendary of Lincoln, and Rector of Burton- 
 Coggles. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 225 
 
 put in mind of the Draught of the Settlement of the Library at 
 Bedford. 
 
 5. The Minute about the Charity-School-masters being again taken 
 into Consideration and Debated, 
 
 6. Agreed, that the L d B p of Chichester and S r George Wheler be 
 desired to represent this whole matter to the Lord Bp of London. 
 
 7. Mr. Skate being called in, 
 
 8. He Reported that they are now about a general Visitation of the 
 Charity-Schools, and that they have found hitherto, all things relating 
 to them in very exact order, saving that in one School some of the 
 Trustees do cause their own Children to be taught with the Poor 
 Children ; and that in some other Schools one Master will undertake 
 to teach more than Fifty Children. 
 
 9. Resolved that this Society will endeavor to obviate these two 
 Mischiefs by a proper Application to the Trustees. 
 
 10. Mr. Stubs Reported that he had reed 12 Pacquets of Books 
 and Papers from the Treasurer, which he had distributed at Oxford 
 amongst the Town and Country Ministers, who received them very 
 thankfully, and have promised to send him an account of what good 
 shall be done thereby. 
 
 11. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Stubs 
 for his Care and Pains taken in this affair. 
 
 12. Mr. Stubs moving the Society for a parcell of books and 
 Papers to be sent to Mr. Davenport Minister of Buckland in Berk- 
 shire, who is represented to him as a person very proper for the well- 
 distribution of them : 
 
 13. Order'd that the Treasurer do send him a parcell, the value not 
 exceeding 10 shillings. 
 
 14. The Treasurer Reported to the Society, that some of the Corre- 
 spondents desire Books and Papers to be given them, and that some 
 offer to pay for them : he also reported the names of the Books. 
 
 15. Order'd that the Treasurer do supply those that will pay for 
 them : and that he do send Mr. Foster of Deverel, Mr. Thomas of 
 Carmarthen, Mr. Vaughan of Derlliss, Mr. Portman of Worcester, Mr. 
 Edwards of Embleton, and Mr. Adamson of Burton-Coggles a parcel 
 of Books and Papers according to his Discretion ; no parcell exceeding 
 15 shillings in value. 
 
 16. S r John Philipps Reported that he with Mr. Comyns, Mr. Ram, 
 &c. had Audited the Treasurers Accounts, which they had found 
 faithfully and exactly kept. 
 
 17. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Shute 
 for his Services to it. 
 
 18. The Secretary producing a Clause concerning the misapplica- 
 tion of Charities, it was Amended in some places, and Order'd to be 
 farther Consider'd at next Meeting. 
 
 19. Letters were Read from Mr. Turner of Stamford, Mr. Dawes 
 of Shrewsbury, and Mr. Tottie of Eccleshall accepting the Corre- 
 spondence. 
 
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226 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 20. A Letter was read from Mr. Harrison of Stanton (refer'd to 
 Mr. Shute). 
 
 21. A Letter was read from Mr. Lewis of Achryse, and Order'd to 
 be communicated to the Society of Reformation of Manners by S r 
 J. Philipps. 
 
 Thursday, 29 April, 1703. 
 
 At Mr. Serj* Hook's House. 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, S r John Philipps, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Hodges, the Secretary, Dr. Slare, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. 
 Bradley a Correspondent, Mr. Sturmy a Correspondent, Mr. 
 Deffray a Correspondent. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Manner of Printing the Translation of Mr. 
 Ostervald's Catechism be taken into Consideration and Settled at the 
 next Meeting. 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Shute be desir'd to lay his thoughts upon this 
 matter in writing before this Society at next Meeting. 
 
 3. Agreed that Dr. Slare be Chairman for the Ensuing Month. 
 
 4. The Clause about the Misapplications of particular Charities was 
 again Read, and being Approv'd, Order'd that it be transmitted to 
 such Corresponding Members as shall be appointed by the Society, 
 Provided that such Gentlemen of the long-Robe as are of this Society 
 do declare this Procedure to be Le.^al. 
 
 5. Order'd that the Secretary do bring a List of the Correspondents 
 to the next Meeting, in order to this purpose. 
 
 Thursday, 6 May, 1703. 
 
 At Mr. Serj' Hooke's House. 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, S r John Philipps, Mr. Nelson, the 
 Secretary, Mr. Bradney and Mr. Disney Correspondents, Mr. 
 Brewster, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Comyns, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Seaman, Mr. Hodges. 
 S r John Philipps in the Chair in the Absence of Dr. Slare. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Disney 1 be a Corresponding Member for Lincoln, 
 on the Recommendation of Mr. More, by Letter. 
 
 2. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be resum'd at 
 next Meeting. 
 
 3. Order'd that Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Comyns and Mr. Brewster be 
 put in mind of the Draught of Settlement of the Library at Bedford. 
 
 1 John Disney, born at Lincoln 1677; an active magistrate for twenty years, 
 then took Orders, and became Vicar of Croft. Died 1730. Author of several 
 Essays. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 227 
 
 4. Order'd that the Secretary do wait on Dr. Manningham, and in 
 the Name of this Society desire the Use of his Church for a^Sermon 
 to be Preach'd therein to the Poor Children taught in all the Charity- 
 Schools, annually upon St. John Baptist's day : and that they do desire 
 the Dr. to preach the first Sermon. 
 
 5. Mr. Serj' Hook being removing from his House, 
 
 6. And another Place of Meeting being to be pitch'd upon, 
 
 7. Mr. Stubs offer'd a Room at Sion-College J to Meet in, which the 
 Society did accept, till a more convenient place be found. 
 
 8. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Serj 
 Hook for his kindness in permitting the Meetings of the Society in 
 his house to this day 
 
 9. Mr. Shute presented to the Society a Proposal for Printing the 
 Translation of Mr. Ostervald's Catechism, wherein he proposing to 
 be at the charge of Printing 2,000 copies of it, of reimbursing to the 
 Society the Charge of Translating it, and of paying £7 to Mr. Hawes 
 for countenancing it and promoting it's sale, Provided that the farther 
 Profits of this Copie be appropriated to a Charity-School which he is 
 setting up at Killmersdon in Somerset-shire. 
 
 10. To this Proposal the Society Agreed. 
 
 11. Agreed that Mr. Nelson and Dr. Stanhop be desired to revise 
 the whole Copie of this Book before it be committed to the Press. 
 
 1 In a MS. book of about the year 1760, the following list appears under 
 the heading " Places at which the Society used to meet " : — 
 1698. At y e House of John Hook Esq. Serj' at Law. 
 
 The Comittee at Child's Coffee House. Chamber of Sam. Brewster 
 Esq. Lincolns Inn &c. 
 
 1703. M r Phil. Stubbs Room in Sion College. 
 St. Dunstan's Quest House. 
 
 M r Ibbot's House. 
 
 1704. Nov. 16. The House of Rev. Mr. Hen. Shute, their Treasurer, in 
 
 Bartlets Buildings. 
 
 1705. Y e Standing Committee at y e Chambers of \V m Melmoth Esq., at 
 
 Lincolns Inn. 
 At St. Dunstan's Coffee House. 
 1716. Jun 21. St Dunstan's Quest House. 
 Nov. 29. St Paul's Chapter House. 
 1728. April 4. Y e First Meeting at the Societys House in Bartlet's Buildings. 
 1758. Oct 3. The First Meeting in y e Societys House, Hation Garden 
 N°9. 
 
 Added in another hand 
 1777. Oct. 7. Bartlett's Buildings. 
 
 Recent Houses of Meeting : — 
 1827. 67 Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. 
 
 1879. Nov. Society's House, Northumberland Avenue, W.C. 
 
 Q 2 
 
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 12. And thereupon the Translation and the Original (except the 
 sheet O) was deliver'd to Mr. Nelson. 
 
 13. A Letter was Read from Mr. More of Cambridge. 
 
 14. A Letter was Read from Mr. Troughton of Grantham accepting 
 the Correspondence. 
 
 15. A Letter was Read from Mr. Cranston acknowledging the 
 Receipt of the Societies present to the Lending- Library at Riegate. 
 
 16. S r Humfrey Mackworth moving the Society for some of the 
 Societies books and Papers to be dispers'd among the Workmen and 
 Laborers in the Mines in Wales 
 
 17. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish him with a parcell not 
 exceeding 40s. in value. 
 
 18. A Letter was Read from Mr. Killingworth of Lilburne, wherein 
 was enclosed a little Tract concerning Charity-Schools : which last 
 was refer' d to the perusal of Mr. Bradley and Mr. Shute, and they to 
 make a Report at next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 13 May, 1703. 
 
 At Sion Colledge. 
 Present : S r John Philipps, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Dr. Slare 
 (Mr. Disney a Corresponding Member), Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Hodges, S r Edm. Tumor, S r Humfry Mackworth, 
 Mr. Nelson. 
 
 Dr. Slare in the Chair. 
 
 1. It having been Proposed to the Society that a certain Person is 
 ab l publishing an Ace' of English Protestant Charities, and that he 
 has Requested the Society to Afford him their Assistance by the 
 Means of their Correspondence throughout England : 
 
 2. Order'd that this Matter be considered of at the next Meeting, 
 and that S r H. Mackworth, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Serj' Hook, Mr. Comyns, 
 and other Members that are Gentlemen of the Long Robe be desired 
 to Attend at the same time. 
 
 3. Mr. Stubs reports that he has distributed the Society's Papers 
 which were Recommended to him, among the souldiers in Tilbury 
 Fort, Sheerness, and Upnor Castle. 
 
 4. Order'd that it be refer'd to Mr. Shute and Mr. Hodges to 
 prepare a certain number of Packets to be given to the masters of 
 those outward-bound Merchants ships that lie ready to sail from the 
 several Ports in England, according to their Discretion. 
 
 5. Agreed that Mr. Henry Newman be a Corresponding Member 
 for New-found-land. 
 
 6. Agreed that Four thousand copies on Broad Sheets of a certain 
 Paper lately printed at Oxford and entituled The Obligations Christians 
 are under to Avoid Vice and Immorality, &-V., be reprinted at the 
 Charge of the Society. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 229 
 
 7. Order'd that the Treasurer do take care of the same. 
 
 8. Order'd that the Treasurer do deliver to S r John Philips a certain 
 number of the Societies Books and Papers not exceeding Ten shillings, 
 as also the same to S r Edmund Turnor. 
 
 9. Order'd that there be always a competent number of all the So- 
 cietys Books and Papers Lying upon the Table for the use of the 
 Members of this Society. 
 
 10. Mr. Shute and Mr. Bradley report that they have perused the 
 Paper of Mr. Killingworth which was refer'd to them, and that, con- 
 sidering the great number of Pieces of the like nature, it is their 
 opinion that the said Paper need not be printed. 
 
 11. A letter from Mr. Wm. Turner of Stamford accepting the 
 Correspondence . 
 
 12. A letter read from Mr. Frank of the 8 May 1703. 
 
 13. A letter from Mr. Scot of the He of Wight to Mr. Shute read. 
 
 14. Order'd that 2 Packets be deliver'd to Mr. Stubs in order to be 
 sent to Mr. Lowton Minister of Chatham, and Mr. Gilman minister of 
 St. Nicholas in Rochester. 
 
 1 5. A letter from Mr. John Adamson of Burton-Coggles to Mr. Shute 
 owning the receit of the last Parcell of Books given to him by the 
 Society, was read. 
 
 Thursday, 20 May, 1703. 
 
 At Sion Colledge. 
 Present : Dr. Littell, Mr. Shute, S r John Philipps, S r Edmund Turner, 
 the Secretary, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Serj c Hook, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Bradley a Correspondent. 
 
 Dr. Manningham in the Chair, Dr. Slare being absent. 
 i. Agreed that the Vacancies in the Correspondence be resum'd at 
 next Meeting. 
 
 2. Order'd that Mr. Comyns, Mr. Melmoth and Mr. Brewster be 
 put in mind of the Draught of Settlement of the Library at Bedford. 
 
 3. Dr. Manningham told the Society that he is very willing to lend 
 his Church for a Sermon to be preach'd to the poor Children taught 
 in the Charity-Schools, but that he shall be out of Town at Midsomer. 
 And Midsomer day being, upon farther consideration, found to be 
 inconvenient for this purpose, 
 
 4. Resolv'd that this Society will again take this Matter into con- 
 sideration at the first meeting in November next. 
 
 5. The Treasurer Moving the Society for a new Impression of the 
 Account of Charity-Schools, 
 
 6. Order'd that 500 of them be Printed, the necessary Alterations 
 and Additions being first made. 
 
 7. Order'd that the Treasurer do deliver a parcell of the Societies 
 Books and Papers to Dr. Littell, such as the Dr. shall desire ; the 
 value not exceeding 20 shill s . 
 
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 8. Agreed that Mr. Stubs be desired to speak to Mr. Zinzano 1 about 
 dispersing the Societies Packets amongst the Commanders of Mer- 
 chants Ships at Gravesend. 
 
 9. Mr. Treasurer Reported that since the last Meeting, he had de- 
 liverM 6 of the Societies ordinary Packets to Dr. Slare, upon his 
 desire. 
 
 Thursday, 27 May, 1703. 
 
 Present : Mr. Stubs, S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Bray, Mr. Brewster, the 
 Secretary, S r John Philipps, Mr. Shute, Dr. Slare, Mr. Bradley 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Trymmers, Mr. Newton, a Correspondent. 
 Dr. Slare in the Chair. 
 
 1. Order'd that the Secretary do draw up a Letter to be sent to the 
 Correspondents, about the Protestant Charities given in their neigh- 
 bourhood, and that he bring it to the next Meeting. 
 
 2. A Letter from Mr. Davenport of Buckland to Mr. Stubs was 
 read. 
 
 3. Dr. Bray acquainting the Society that he ha's lately been at 
 Ware in Hertfordshire, where he supposing that the Erection of a 
 Charity-School would be a great Benefit to the poor Inhabitants 
 there, 
 
 4. Order'd that the Agents be consulted about this Matter at next 
 Meeting. 
 
 5. Order'd that 300 of the Tables of Prayers, &c, be bought of the 
 Agents, and laid before the Society at next Meeting. 
 
 6. Mr. Stubs moving the Society for one of the Packets to be pre- 
 sented to Mr. Colson of Bristol, 
 
 7. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish him therewith : and with 
 one Printed Copie of the Standing Orders of the Society. 
 
 8. Agreed that Mr. Bulstrode be Chairman for the Month ensuing. 
 
 9. Mr. Treasurer acquainting the Society that there is no Tract 
 about the Sacrament of the Lords Supper in the Societies Packet : 
 
 10. Agreed that Mr. Treasurer be desired to lay some of the small 
 Tracts printed upon this Subject, before the Society at next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 3 June, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubs, Mr. A. D. Boothe, Mr. 
 Bradley and Mr. Sturmy Correspondents, Mr. Bulstrode, S r J. 
 Philipps, Mr. Hodges, Mr. A. D. Kennett, Mr. More and Mr 
 Newman Correspondents, Mr. Disney a Correspondent, Dr. 
 Slare. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair. 
 1. Order'd that the Secretary do make a Table of all the Counties, 
 
 1 Mr. Zinzano, author of " The Servant's Calling ; with some Advice to 
 the Apprentice," &c, pp. 88, i2mo. London: 1725. He was, doubtless, 
 an Italian, and seems to have been a kind of missioner to seamen. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 23I 
 
 Cities, and Market Towns, &c, in England and Wales, and insert 
 therein the List of the Corresponding Members of this Society. 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Comyns, Mr. Melmoth, and Mr. Brewster be 
 desir'd to expedite the Draught of Settlement for the Library at 
 Bedford. 
 
 3. The Secretary produced some Additions to the List of Schools, 
 which he was Order'd to Communicate to the Agents for Schools, 
 toward's perfecting the List they design to publish in the new Edition 
 of their Account of Schools. 
 
 4. The Treasurer producing some of the Papers entitled The 
 Obligations Christians are under, to Shun Vice and Immorality 
 
 5. Order'd that they be for the future inserted into the Societies 
 Ordinary Packets. 
 
 6. Agreed that 250 of these Papers and 100 Packets for the 
 Commanders of Merchants Ships be deliver'd to Mr. Newman, to be 
 dispersed in the English Settlements in Newfoundland. 
 
 7. Mr. A. D. Booth moving the Society for some of the Societies 
 Books and Papers to be dispers'd amongst the Seamen in Shields 
 and Sunderland, 
 
 8. Agreed that 100 Packetts for the Commanders of Ships, and 
 200 of the above-mention'd Papers be deliver'd to Mr. A. O. Booth 
 for this purpose. 
 
 9. Mr. Stubs acquainting the Society that 15 Ships are now setting 
 out for Turkey, 1 and Moving the Society for some of the Packets for 
 them, 
 
 10. Order'd that 15 Packets for Commanders of Ships be deliver'd 
 to him, for this purpose. 
 
 1 1. A Little Treatise entitled An Address to the Officers and Seamen 
 in Her Majesties Royal Navy, and compos'd by Dr. Woodward, was 
 Read, and order'd to be Printed to the number of 5,000 Copies, on 
 half sheets. 
 
 12. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Dr. Wood- 
 ward for this his excellent Composure. 
 
 13. Mr. More acquainting the Society that a Gentleman of his 
 Acquaintance, is willing to bequeath ,£loo to this Society, but that he 
 desire's a Form of Words fit for this purpose, 
 
 14. Agreed that Mr. Chairman be desir'd to draw up a Clause, 
 against the next Meeting. 
 
 15. Mr. Shute reading part of a Letter written to him by the L rt 
 Bp Bath and Welles, concerning some Opposition which a Religious 
 Society in Bath doe's meet with in Welles, 
 
 16. Order'd that Mr. Shute doe's send thither a parcel of the 
 Abstracts of Dr. Woodward's Book about Religious Societies, as many 
 as he shall think fit. 
 
 1 Trade with Turkey began in 1550. The Turkey or Levant Company of 
 London was instituted by charter of Elizabeth in 1579. 
 
232 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 17. Mr. Stubs mov'd the Society for a parcel of Books and papers, 
 to be distributed by Mr. Wats, Minister of Orpington in Kent. 
 
 18. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish him with a Parcell. 
 
 19. Mr. More moving the Society for a Parcel of Books and Papers 
 to be dispersed among the Seamen coming with Coals to Cam- 
 bridge, 
 
 20. Order'd that the Treasurer do furnish him according to his 
 discretion. 
 
 21. Mr. Shute producing divers Treatises about the Holy Sacra- 
 ment, Dr. Ashton's 1 Exhortation to the Holy Communion was pitch'd 
 upon to be put into the Packet. 
 
 Thursday, 10 June, 1703. 
 
 Present: Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Bulstrode, S r John 
 Philipps, Dr. Davies and Mr. Collins and Mr. More Correspondents, 
 Dr. Slare, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bradley a Cor- 
 respondent, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Newman a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair. 
 
 1. Order'd that the Agents for Schools, be consulted about the 
 Erection of a Charity School at Ware in Hertfordshire. 
 
 2. Resolv'd that for the future, as soon as so many Members of the 
 Society are met together, as are sufficient to make a Quorum ; The 
 Chairman for the time being shall call upon them all, to Attend the 
 business of the Society. 
 
 3. Mr. Stubs moving the Society for some of their Books and 
 Papers, to be dispers'd among the English Residing in Moscow and 
 Archangel, 
 
 4. Order'd that the Treasurer do deliver Mr. Stubs a Parcel of 
 Books and Papers, whose value shall not exceed 20 shillings, to be sent 
 to Mr. Rumston, the English Chaplain at Archangel. 2 
 
 5. The Agents being called in, 
 
 6. Mr. Michel Reported, that there ha's been lately Bequeathed 
 the sums of Fifty pounds and Ten Pounds to the Grey Coat Hospital 
 at Westminster ; and of one Hundred pounds to the School at St. 
 Martins in the Fields. 
 
 7. Mr. Gardiner Reported that the School at St. Sepulchers for 50 
 Girls Clothed is now compleated. 
 
 1 William Assheton, D.D., born 1641, Chaplain to Duke of Ormond, 
 Rector of St. Antholin, London, 1675 '> Rector of Beckenham, where he died 
 in 171 1. Author of several works, amongst others of a "Pension Scheme 
 for Widows of Clergymen.'' 
 
 2 The passage to Archangel was discovered by Chancellor in 1553. It 
 was the only seaport of Russia till the foundation of St. Petersburg in 1703. 
 The English Russian Company was established in 1553, and a considerable 
 trade was subsequently carried on. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 233 
 
 8. Mr. Skate Reported, that the School at Aldgate for 20 Boys and 
 20 Girls is now compleated. 
 
 9. Mr. Brewster deliver'd the Draught of Settlement for the Library 
 at Bedford with some amendments, which Mr. Chairman was desired 
 to Read over, and bring to the next meeting. 
 
 10. Letters were Read from Mr. Harrison of Stanton, Mr. Tanner 1 
 the Chancellor of Norwich and Mr. Tottis of Eccleshall : and from 
 Mr. Foster of Deverell (to Mr. Shute). 
 
 Thursday, 17 June, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, S r John Philipps, Dr. 
 Slare, Mr. Trymmer, Mr.Weekes, Dr. Davies and Mr. Bradley and 
 Mr. More Correspondents, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Newman a 
 Correspondent. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Shute acquainting the Society that His Printers had, by 
 mistake, printed 3,000 of the first Sheets of Mr. Ostervald's Catechism, 
 instead of 2000 ; and that the said sheet being an Abridgement of the 
 History of the Bible, in entire discourse of its self, independent of the 
 remaining part of the Book : He mov'd the Society to take off 1,000 
 of these first sheets at the Prime Costs : 
 
 2. Agreed that 1,000 Copies of the said sheet be bought, and 
 inserted in to the Packets. 
 
 3. Mr. Weekes who was formerly Approved, did Attend and 
 Subscribe. 
 
 4. Mr. Dunch was Approv'd of as a Residing Member ; and S r 
 John Philipps to desire his Attendance. 
 
 5. Mr. Chairman delivering in the Draught of Settlement for the 
 Library at Bedford, 
 
 6. Order'd that the Secretary do send it to Mr. Frank by the first 
 Opportunity. 
 
 7. A Letter was Read from Mr. Davenport of Buckland to Mr. 
 Stubs (he ha's the former back). 
 
 8. Agreed that Mr. Stubs be desired to write to him again. 
 
 9. Two Letters from Mr. Ludolf at the Hague to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne were Read. 
 
 10. A Letter from Mr. Gibson a of Welbourn to Dr. Will. Hustler 
 was Read. 
 
 11. A Letter from Mr. Grave of Lewes to Mr. Shute was Read and 
 order'd to be taken into Consideration at next Meeting. 
 
 12. A Letter was Read from Dr. Assheton of Beckenham. 
 
 1 Thomas Tanner, the celebrated antiquary. Born in Wiltshire, 1674 ; 
 Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, 1701; Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, 
 1723; Bishop of St. Asaph, 1732; died 1735. His "Notitia Monastica," 
 and " Bibliotheca Britannico-Hibernica," are still valuable works. 
 
 2 John Gibson, D.D. , Prebendary of Lincoln, and afterwards Provost of 
 Queen's College, Oxford. 
 
234 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Thursday, 24 June, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Bulstrode, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, S r John 
 Philipps, the Secretary, Dr. Davies and Mr. Margets Corre- 
 spondents, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Melmoth, Dr. Slare, Mr. Hodges, 
 Mr. Newman a Correspondent, Mr. Grabe a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Rev d Mr. Margett be a Corresponding Mem- 
 ber for Kempston in Bedfordshire. 
 
 2. Mr. Stubs proposed to the Society, that since the hour of Meeting 
 is four a clock in the afternoon, he would if they thought it fit, cele- 
 brate the Evening Service of the Church at half an hour past three 
 a clock, at which time the Members of the Society may have an 
 Opportunity of Assisting thereat, before the business of the Society 
 be begun. 
 
 3. Agreed that this Society will embrace this Opportunity of being 
 present at the Evening Service, before the Private Devotions of the 
 Society be perform'd. 
 
 4. Agreed that Mr. Bulstrode be continued Chairman for the Month 
 ensuing. 
 
 5. Mr. Treasurer moved the Society for a Parcel of Books and 
 Papers, to be given to the Seamen on board the ship Nottingham, 
 where Captain Whitaker ha's promis'd to see them dispos'd in the 
 best manner. 
 
 6. Agreed that the Treasurer do furnish the Captain with a suitable 
 parcel of Books and Papers, the value not exceeding twenty shillings. 
 
 7. The Agents being called in, 
 
 8. Mr. Skate Reported that the School at Aldgate for 20 Boys and 
 20 Girls is now open'd. 
 
 9. Mr. Hodges propos'd that some Way might be found out for 
 taking off the Boys and Girls from the Charity Schools, when they 
 are grown up ; which the Society agreed to consider of at the next 
 Meeting. 
 
 10. The two first Circular Letters to the Clergy Correspondents 
 being read to the Society, 'twas Order'd that the last Paragraph but 
 two in the second Letter should be thus written, for the future, they 
 will assist you in obtaining such Numbers, at the easiest Rates, as shall 
 be sufficient to furnish these poor People, &c. And that in the first 
 Paragraph of the first Letter, it shall be written for the future, of good 
 Character. 
 
 11. A Letter was Read from Mr. Disney of Lincoln. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Thursday, 1 July, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Bulstrode, S r John Philipps, Mr. Collins, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, the Secretary, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Brewster, Mr. More 
 a Correspondent, Dr. Bray. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that a Parcell of Books and papers, such as shall be 
 thought proper by Mr. Shute and Mr. Chamberlayne, be sent to Mr. 
 Gibson of Welbourne, the value not exceeding twenty shillings. 
 
 2. Mr. Shute acquainting the Society that the Lord Bishop of 
 Worcester doe's desire that his Subscription may be applied toward 
 the Support of the Charity-School at Shadwell, which was sett up by 
 his Lordship, in case that the said School cannot continue without it, 
 
 3. Agreed that in this case the L d B p of Worcester's Subscription 
 be thus applied. 
 
 4. Order'd that a parcel of books and Papers be sent to Mr. Cotton, 
 upon his desire, the value not exceeding 50 shillings. 
 
 5. Mr. Shute being to go into the Countrey, mov'd the Society for 
 a parcel of Books and Papers, to distribut there. 
 
 6. Order'd that he take such a parcel as he shall think fit. 
 
 7. A Letter was read from Mr. Disney of Lincoln. 
 
 Thursday, 8 July, 1703. 
 
 Present : S r John Philipps, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Sturmy 
 and Mr. More Correspondents, Mr. Bradley and Mr. Grabe Cor- 
 respondents, Mr. Gerard, the Secretary. 
 Mr. Bromfield in the Chair, being deputed by Mr. Bulstrode. 
 
 1. Agreed that the consideration of a Method of taking the bigger 
 Boys and Girls off from the Charity-Schools, be adjourn'd to the next 
 Meeting. 
 
 2. Mr. Stubs acquainting the Society that on Monday next 2 Sail 
 of Ships will set out for Russia, 1 and desiring some Papers for them, 
 
 3. Order'd that 3 Packets for the Commanders of Merchants Ships 
 be deliver'd to Mr. Stubs, for them. 
 
 4. A Letter was Read from Mr. Troughton of Grantham. 
 
 5. A Letter was Read from Mr. Hill of Lincoln accepting the Cor- 
 respondence. 
 
 Thursday, 15 July, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Bulstrode, S r John Philipps, Mr. Stubs, the Secretary, 
 who not being a Quorum, they did adjourn to this day sennight. 
 
 1 See note page 232. 
 
236 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Thursday, 22 July, 1703. 
 
 Present: S r John Philipps, Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Newman a Cor- 
 respondent, the Secretary, who not being a Quorum they did 
 adjourn to Thursday the 16th of September. 
 
 Thursday, 2 September, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hodges, the 
 
 Secretary. 
 
 Mr. Stubs in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Stubs be Chairman for this Month. 
 
 2. Mr. Shute Reported that he had been in the West, and had 
 taken such care that his Charity-Schoolat Kilmeresdon will be Open'd 
 at Michaelmass. 
 
 3. Also, that at Shipton-Mallet there is a very good Disposition in 
 the People toward the Erection of a School there ; and a Likelyhood 
 of the £6 a year (part of the L d Bp of Bath and Welles's Subscription 
 to this Society) being applied to it, by his Lordship. 
 
 4. Also, that at Warminster in Wiltshire, there is the like good 
 Disposition, for a School there, toward the Erection of which, the 
 R' Hon ble the L d Weymouth ha's promis'd to Subscribe. 
 
 5. Mr. Stubs acquainted the Society that an antient Gentlewoman 
 is desirous of setting up a Charity-School for Girls in St. Edmunds 
 Parish at Sarisbury, towards which she is willing to give the sum of 
 ^500 ; and he desiring the Advice of the Society as to the most ready 
 and effectuall Manner of doing it : 'Twas answer'd that it might be 
 proper for her to bequeath this sum to certain Persons, in trust, to 
 this end : and forthwith to transmit 20 or £25 to the Minister and 
 Churchwardens of that Parish, requesting them to pitch upon a fit 
 Place, and to set up such a School with all speed. 
 
 6. Mr. Stubs acquainting the Society that his Sermon entituled 
 God's Domion over the Sea, is translated into French, and about to be 
 printed, in order to be distributed amongst the French Seamen who 
 are Prisoners here. 
 
 7. Agreed that this Society will purchase 200 of them to be given 
 accordingly. 
 
 8. A Letter from Mr. Nichol (a Missionary to Uplands in Pen- 
 sylvania) to Mr- Stubs, was read. 
 
 9. The case of Mr. Sandylands and Mrs. Everard (both Quaker 
 Preachers and Converts) being represented to the Society ; 
 
 10. Order'd that it be Consider'd at next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 9 Sep., 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, but 
 not making a Quorum adjourn'd to 16th. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 237 
 
 Thursday, 16 Sep., 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Arch-Deacon Boothe, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs. 
 Mr. Stubs in the Chair. 
 
 1. The Agents of Scholes desiring that application might be made 
 to my Lord of London for his Letter to y e Justises of Brentford towards 
 the encouragement of a Charity Schole there, Mr. Chamberlayne 
 kindly undertook the manage of that affair. 
 
 2. The Consideration of a Method for taking off the bigger Boys 
 and Girls from the Charity Scholes is referred to a full meeting. 
 
 3. The Gentlewoman who was desirous of setting up a Schole for 
 Girls in Salisbury, has acquainted Mr. Stubs that she has alter'd her 
 mind and designs to fix it in London where she intends to reside. 
 
 4. Mr. Arch-Deacon Booth motioning that y e Charity-Children be 
 taught a Short Collect before and after Divine Service, with a Grace 
 before and after meat, as also suitable Prayers for morning and 
 evening, the Agents for Scholes are desired to enquire into the 
 methods of the Schole-Masters proceedings in these particulars. 
 
 Thursday, 30th September, 1703. 
 
 Present: the Lord Guilford, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, 
 
 Mr. Shute, the Secretary. 
 
 The Lord Guilford in the Chair, Mr. Stubs being sick. 
 
 1. Agreed that the R' Hon ble the Lord Guilford be Chairman for 
 the Month ensuing. 
 
 2. Agreed that the case of Mr. Sandylands and Mrs. Everard be 
 consider'd at next Meeting. 
 
 3. A Letter to Mr. Hodges from Mr. D'Effray was read, touching 
 a young Jew who desire's to become a Christian. 
 
 4. Mr. Chamberlayne Reported that he had attended the L d B? of 
 London who was pleas'd to write to Mr. Justice Hawley about the 
 Erection of a School at Brentford. 
 
 5. It being propos'd to the Society to meet this Winter at the vestry 
 of St. Clement Danes Church, 
 
 6. Order'd that the Members be summon'd to meet here this day 
 sevennight to consider upon this Affair. 
 
 7. Order'd that the Messenger at his Collection of the Quarterly 
 Subscriptions, do present each member of the Society with one of the 
 Translations of Mr. Ostervalds Catechism's bound up in Calf, at the 
 Charge of the Society. 
 
 8. Mr. Hodges proposing that the Form of Prayer used in the 
 Church of Neuf-chatel upon Saturday Evenings, should be added to 
 
238 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C. K. 
 
 the Translation of Mons r Ostervalds Catechism, the Society Agreed 
 to it. 
 
 Thursday, 7 October, 1703. 
 
 Present: the Lord Guilford, Dr. Bray, Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Mr. Newman a Correspondent, the Secretary, Mr. Hodges, Mr. 
 Thorold and Mr. Innes Correspondents, Mr. George Psallmanasaar 
 a Native of Formosa. 
 
 The Lord Guilford in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Shute Moving the Society to consider of some Method of 
 Training up Masters for Charity-Schools in the Countrey who are 
 very much wanted there, 
 
 2. Agreed that this be Refer'd to the next Meeting, and that the 
 Agents be desired to Attend. 
 
 3. Mr. Morer 1 was Approv'd for a Residing Member, and Mr. Stubs 
 to desire his Attendance. 
 
 4. Mr. Innes, who is Chaplain-General to the Land Forces now 
 going for Portugal, was approv'd of for a Corresponding Member, being 
 propos'd by Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 5. Mr. Sandylands and Mrs. Everards case being taken into Con- 
 sideration, 
 
 6. Agreed that a Subscription and Collection be made for their 
 Relief, and that the Secretary do draw up a Preamble against the 
 next Meeting. 
 
 7. Agreed that the Consideration of a New Place of Meeting be 
 Adjourn'd to this day sennight. 
 
 8. Mr. Gerard brought five pounds as a Present to the Society 
 from a Gentleman who desires to be unknown. To whom the Society 
 desired their Thanks to be return'd. 
 
 9. A Letter was read from Mr. Dorrington 5 of Wittresham to Mr. 
 Hodges, about his late book entituled The Plain Alans Gift of Prayer, 
 a Copie whereof he did therewith transmitt to the Society. 
 
 10. Agreed that Mr. Hodges be desired to give Mr. Dorrington the 
 Thanks of the Society for the same. 
 
 11. Agreed that 100 of the Sea- Packets, and 500 of the Addresses 
 to Seamen, the remaining part of the Soldiers Monitors, and some of 
 the other Papers (at the Discretion of the Treasurer) be deliver'd to 
 Mr. Innes, in order to the dispersing them among the Soldiers and 
 Seamen on board the Fleet now going for Portugal. 3 
 
 1 Thomas Morer, B.D., Rector of St. Ann's, Aldergate, and Lecturer of 
 St. Lawrence Jewry. Author of " Fifteen Sermons preached on Several 
 Occasions." London : 1717. 
 
 2 Theophilus Dorrington, Rector of Witresham. Author of numerous 
 religious works. 
 
 3 This was the expedition under Admiral Rooke, which captured Gibraltar 
 in the following year. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 239 
 
 Thursday, 14 October, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Chamberlayne, Coll. Colchester, 
 
 the Secretary. 
 Mr. Chamberlayne in the Chair, being deputed by the Lord Guilford. 
 
 1. Order'd that Mr. Randal (at his return to Town) be enquired of, 
 concerning Joseph Jonas the Jewish Convert. 
 
 2. Mr. Chamberlayne acquainted the Society that he had seen Mr. 
 Justice Hawley this day, who own'd the Receipt of the Lord B p of 
 London's Letter, and added that a Charity School is now actually 
 open'd at Brentford, and some Boys already taken in, and that he 
 promis'd to encourage it all he could. 
 
 3. A Motion being made about the Reprinting his Grace the Lord 
 A. B. of Canterburie's late Letter to the Arch-Deacons and Clergy of 
 the Diocess of St. Davids : in order to it's being inserted into the 
 Societies Ordinary Packetts : 
 
 4. Agreed that Coll. Colchester, Mr. Stubs, and Mr. Chamberlayne 
 be desired to move his Grace in this Affair. 
 
 5. Mr. Stubs acquainted the Society that he ha's received a Letter 
 from S r John Philipps, who desire's 6 dozen of School-Catechisms. 
 
 6. Order'd that they be transmitted to him. 
 
 7. The Agents being called in, 
 
 8. It was recommended to them to consider of a proper Method of 
 training up Charity-School-master for the Countrey, which they 
 promis'd to do against next Meeting. 
 
 9. Mr. Grave of Lewes having sent a Letter concerning a New 
 Method of teaching the Poor Children in the Charity-Schools to Write, 
 with a specimen of the same, 
 
 10. Order'd that both Papers be refer'd to the consideration of the 
 Agents. 
 
 11. Mr. Skate moving the Society for some books and Papers 
 which will be dispers'd on board, by Mr. Pike, now going to the East- 
 Indies : 
 
 12. Order'd that the Treasurer do deliver a parcel, according to his 
 Discretion, the value not exceeding 20 shillings. 
 
 13. A Letter being read from Mr. Love the Minister of Yarmouth 
 to Mr. Shute, 
 
 14. Order'd that the Secretary do invite him to the Correspondence. 
 
 15. A Letter was read from Mr. Disney of Lincolne. 
 
 Thursday, 21 October, 1703. 
 
 Present: the Lord Guilford, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Manyngham, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Stubs, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Morer, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, S r Will. Hustler, Mr. Grabe a Correspondent, Dr. 
 
240 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Slare, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Newman a Corre- 
 spondent, Coll. Colchester. 
 
 The Lord Guilford in the Chair. 
 
 1. The Preamble to a Subscription for the Relief of Mr. Sandy- 
 lands and Mrs. Everard being Read and Debated, 
 
 2. Agreed that it be further Consider'd by a Committee, who are to 
 meet at Mr. Brewsters Chambers, on Tuesday next by 3 a clock. 
 
 3. Agreed that Dr. Bray, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Brewster, and Mr. Hodges be that Committee. 
 
 4. The Minute about a New Place of Meeting being taken into 
 Consideration and Debated, 
 
 5. Agreed that it be Adjourn'd for the present, and Resum'd at a 
 full Meeting. 
 
 •6. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 7. They deliver'd in their Proposals about the training up of Masters 
 for the Countrey Charity-Schools. 
 
 8. They Reported that the Method for the better Teaching the 
 Poor Children to Write which was transmitted by Mr. Grave of Lewes 
 is already frequently practis'd. 
 
 9. The Minute of June 30th, 1701, relating to those poor Children 
 of extraordinary parts, being mentioned and taken into Con- 
 sideration, 
 
 10. Order'd that for the Future, the Agents do make this Society 
 acquainted with the Names and Qualifications of such Poor Boys 
 bred up in the Charity-Schools as excell the Rest in pregnancy of 
 Parts. 
 
 11. The Agents also Reported, that a Friend of Mr. Yeates's will 
 put some Rents to the value of 17 pound, into the Hands of this 
 Society, for the behoof and Encouragement of Charity-Schools, 
 
 12. Order'd that the Agents do make a particular Enquiry about 
 this affair, and make their Report at next Meeting. 
 
 13. They also Reported that the School at St. George's in South- 
 wark is in so bad a Condition, that at the 29th of September last past, 
 there did and does still remain ,£12. 13s. 4d. due to Mr. Prue the 
 Schoolmaster. 
 
 14. Order'd that this Affair together with the Proposals now de- 
 liver'd in by the Agents, be refer'd to the abovemention'd Committee. 
 
 15. The Treasurer Moving the Society that his Accompts may be 
 Audited : 
 
 16. Agreed that a Committe do meet here this day sennight at 
 three a clock for this purpose : 
 
 17. Agreed that Mr. Stubs, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Grabe, or any three of them, be that 
 Committee. 
 
 18. A Letter was Read from Mr. Langton of Newton-Park. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 241 
 
 Thursday, 28 October, 1703. 
 
 Present: the Lord Guilford, Mr. Hoar, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Bromfield, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bulstrode, 
 Mr. Shute, Mr. Morer, Mr. Foster a Correspondent, Mr. Gerard, 
 S r Will. Hustler, Mr. Newman a Correspondent, Dr. Bray, Mr. 
 Brewster. 
 
 The Lord Guilford in the Chair. 
 
 1. Coll. Colchester Reported that he had presented the Societies 
 Request to his Grace the L d A. B. of Canterbury, about Reprinting 
 his Graces Late Letter to the Arch-Deacons and Clergy of the Diocess 
 of St. Davids : and that his Grace was pleas'd to say that he left it to 
 their Disposal. 
 
 2. Agreed that Coll. Colchester, Mr. Chamberlayne, and Mr. Stubs 
 do return the thanks of this Society to his Grace for this favor. 
 
 3. Order'd that 2,000 Copies of this Letter be Reprinted at the 
 Charges of this Society, and that Mr. Treasurer do take Care of the 
 Impression. 
 
 4. Mr. Andrews was Approv'd and Mr. Hodges to desire his 
 Attendance. 
 
 5. Agreed that the Reverend Mr. Stevens of Shrivenham in 
 Berkshire, be a Corresponding Member of this Society. 
 
 6. Mr. Shute acquainted the Society that he ha's lately reed, a 
 Letter from the L d B p of Bath and Welles, wherein he writes that 
 there is ,£30 aid subscribed toward a Charity-School at Shipton- 
 Mallet in Somersetshire. 
 
 7. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 8. Mr. Chamberlayne Reported from the Committee which met at 
 Mr. Brewster's according to Order, that they having consider'd the 
 Condition of the School at St. George's in Southwark, their Opinion 
 was, that the Society should be Mov'd to discharge the £\i. 13s. 4d. 
 due to the Schoolmaster, and insure him a Quarters Salary further in 
 case the subscriptions for it shall then fall short. 
 
 9. Resolved that this Society will discharge the said sum of 
 ^12. 13s. 4d. (after the Treasurer shall be reimbursed with what 
 appeals now due to him from the Society), and that another Quarters 
 Salary be hereby ensured to the Schoolmaster, whenever the Sub- 
 scriptions shall be deficient. 
 
 10. Coll. Colchester Reported that the Committee for Auditing the 
 Treasurers Accompts had met, and Audited the same accordingly, and 
 that they had found the Ballance of the same to be ^35. 14s. 3d. which 
 is due to the Treasurer. 
 
 n. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Shute 
 for his great Services to it. 
 
 12. A Letter was read from Mr. Hales (dated 29 of September last) 
 to Mr. Chamberlayne, wherein he desiring Advice what little Treatise 
 he had best to cause to be Printed for the use of the afflicted Refugees 
 
242 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 from Orange : The Society desired Mr. Chamberlayne in his Answer 
 to recommend (besides B 1 ' Kenn's Exposition ' mentioned by Mr. 
 Hales), Mr. Kettlewell's Offices for the Persecuted, the Pastoral Letter, 
 and the Christian Monitor. 
 
 13. A Latin Letter (inclosed in Mr. Hales's) from Jean Osiander 
 Abbat of Hirschaug to the Count of Wartemberg, &c, being read, 
 
 14. Order'd that the Secretary do Translate it against next 
 Meeting. 
 
 15. Order'd that Mr. Low be a Corresponding Member for Yar- 
 mouth. 
 
 16. Agreed that Mr. Nelson be Chairman for the Month ensuing. 
 
 Thursday, 4 November, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Hodges, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Foster a Correspondent, Mr. Grabe 
 a Correspondent, Mr. Hoar, the Lord Guilford, Coll. Colchester, 
 Mr. Newman a Correspondent. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Stubs Reported from the Committee which lately met at 
 Mr. Brewsters, that they were of opinion that the Subscription for 
 Mr. Sandylands should be distinct and separate from that of Mrs. 
 Everard ; and that they had drawn up a Preamble in this manner ; 
 which Preamble being Read, was Approv'd, and Order'd to be fair 
 Written. 
 
 2. Mrs. Everard being call'd in, 
 
 3. Mr. Chairman conferr'd with her at large, touching her way of 
 living ; and asked her divers Questions, as whether there was any 
 difference between her Husband and her ? Whether they were sepa- 
 rated ? What children she has ? How disposed ? &c. To all which 
 she returned Answers to the Satisfaction of the Society, Whereupon, 
 
 4. 'Tis Agreed, that this Society will procure the sum of Twenty 
 pounds, for the present Relief and Encouragement of this Mrs. Mary 
 Everard, by way of Trading in Chocolate, Tea and Coffee. 2 
 
 5. Order'd that the Secretary do draw up a Preamble to a Sub- 
 scription for this purpose against next Meeting. 
 
 6. A Debate arising about a new place of Meeting, and the Ouest- 
 house at St. Dunstan's Church being propos'd as a convenient place, 
 
 7. Agreed that Mr. Hoar, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bulstrode, Dr. Slare, 
 
 1 "Kenn's Exposition of the Church Catechism," extracted from "The 
 Practice of Divine Love." 
 
 - Chocolate was sold in the London coffee-houses soon after their establish- 
 ment in 1650. Pepys records his first cup of tea in 1660. East India 
 Company first imported it in 1669. In 1 715 ordinary black tea was over 
 13s. per lb. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 243 
 
 or any three of them, be desir'd to inspect the Quest-house at St- 
 Dunstan's Church, and that they do make their Report of it at next 
 Meeting. 
 
 8. The Secretary acquainted the Society that Mr. Skate had waited 
 upon Mr. Yeates, who being very ill, could not at that time be so 
 properly discours'd withall about the £17 per ann. mention'd in the 
 Min. of Octob. 21 last, but that he would bring the particulars about 
 it to the next Meeting. 
 
 9. Mr. Stubs Reported from the abovementioned Committee, that 
 they were of Opinion that the three first Articles in the Agents Pro- 
 posals about Training up Masters for the Charity-Schools, should be 
 inserted into the Printed Paper of Orders for those Schools at the 
 next Impression of it ; to which the Society Agreed. 
 
 10. The Secretary produced his Translation of Dr. Osianders 
 Letter which was read. 
 
 Thursday, 11 November, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Andrews, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Akers 
 a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Mr. Hoar, Mr. Hodges, Coll. Col- 
 chester, Mr. Newman a Correspondent, Mr. Sturmy a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Grabe a Correspondent, Mr. Trymmer. 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Hales's last letter to Mr. Chamberlayne, with 
 Dr. Osiander's which was enclos'd therein, be both laid before the 
 Corporation for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts at their 
 next Meeting. 
 
 2. Dr. Chetwood, Arch-D. of York desiring a Specimen of the 
 Societies Books and Papers : 
 
 3. Order'd that a Packet be deliver'd to Mr. Chamberlayne for him. 
 
 4. Mr. Akers of Blewbury acquainting the Society with the state of 
 the Charity-School at East-Hagbourn, which ha's been broke up, ever 
 since the last Harvest, 
 
 5. Agreed that this Society will allow another sum (not exceeding 
 two pounds) for the Opening the same School again, Provided 
 there be a sufficient Subscription for the carrying it on, for another 
 year. 
 
 6. Mr. Bromfield producing some Letters and Papers from Mr. 
 Kirkwood concerning the Erecting of Lending Libraries in the High- 
 lands, which being read, 
 
 7. Order'd that the Secretary do draw up a Letter, in order to 
 recommend this good Design to all the Correspondents of this Society, 
 and that he do bring it to the next Meeting. 
 
 8. Order'd that such Papers and little Tracts which have not already 
 been communicated to the Correspondents, be observ'd, and inserted 
 into the next little Packet. 
 
244 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 9. Order'd that the Treasurer do consider of a proper Method of 
 distributing the 200 French Translations of Mr. Stubs's late Sermon, 
 Entituled God's Dominion over the Sea, &c. 
 
 10. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 11. Mr. Skate Reported that there is now £6 per ann. Subscribed 
 towards the School in Spittle-fields. 
 
 12. Mr. Michel Reported that the School at Brentford goe's on but 
 slowly, notwithstanding a Prospect there is of some considerable 
 Subscriptions thereunto. Whereupon the Society desired Mr. Hoar 
 to confer with Mr. Justice Hawley upon this Affair. 
 
 13. They delivering in a Letter from Mr. Yeate, wherein 'twas certi- 
 fied that a certain Gentleman is willing to assign to this Society a 
 Lease of six Houses in Gloucester Court for the promotion of Charity- 
 Schools : 
 
 14. Agreed that Mr. Brewster and Mr. Melmoth be desired to 
 enquire into this Matter, and to make a Report of it at next Meeting. 
 
 15. The Minutes of 20 May last, about a Procession of the Poor 
 Children taught in the Charity Schools, being taken into consideration 
 and Debated, 
 
 16. Order'd that all the Poor Children with their Masters and 
 Mistresses, do meet or Rendevous together at two proper Places, on 
 St. Innocents day next in the Forenoon, and thence to walk decently 
 in Procession so as to meet altogether at St. Andrew's Church in 
 Holbourn at a certain Hour, and there be present at Divine Service, 
 
 &C 1 
 
 17. The Agents also did propose the procuring a General Act of 
 Parliament for encorporating a body of men for the receiving of 
 Charitable Benefactions to be given to the School or Workhouse 
 (commonly called the Grey-Coat-Hospital) in St. Margaret, West- 
 minster. Of this Matter, the Society took time to consider. 
 
 18. Mr. Nelson laid upon the Table a dangerous Libel intituled 
 The Principles of the Protestant Reformation Explained, &c., 2 and 
 acquainted them with the ill Principles contained and suggested 
 therein ; as also that he had already taken care to send one of them 
 to a Minister of State, with a Letter desiring him to take cognizance 
 of the matter, and care to find out and punish the Author and Printer. 
 For which information the Society return'd him their Thanks. 
 
 1 The view given in the frontispiece furnishes an idea of the number of 
 these children which could be got together on a great occasion, such as the 
 Thanksgiving for Peace, 7th July, 1713. 
 
 2 The author of this tract was the Rev. W. Stephens, Rector of Sutton, in 
 Surrey. For a tract of a similar character, written in the following year, he 
 was fined 100 marks, and sentenced to stand twice in the pillory. Mr. 
 Nelson wrote a reply to the former, under the title " The Necessity of Church 
 Communion Vindicated from the scandalous Aspersions of a late Pamphlet 
 intituled, &c. &c." A copy of this rare tract is in the Lambeth Library. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 245 
 
 19. Mr. Vigerus Edwards was Approv'd for a Residing Member, 
 and Mr. Bromfield to desire his Attendance. 
 
 20. The Preamble to a Subscription for Mr. Sandylands, produc'd 
 by the Secretary, being read, was subscribed by such Members as 
 were present : 
 
 zi. Order'd that the Messenger do carry it to the rest of the Resi- 
 dent Members, and recommend him to their Charity : delivering the 
 Moneys by him collected to Mr. Stubs. 
 
 22. The Secretary producing a Preamble to a Subscription for Mrs. 
 Everard, 'twas read, and w th an Amendment approv'd. 
 
 23. Order'd that the Secretary do transcribe it, and bring it to the 
 next Meeting. 
 
 24. Mr. Hoare Reported from the Committee appointed to view the 
 Quest-house at St. Dunstan's Church, that they had been there 
 accordingly, and do find it to be very convenient for the Meetings of 
 the Society. 
 
 25. Order'd that the Absent Members be summon'd to the next 
 Meeting, the reason being specified. 
 
 26. A Letter was read from Mr. Grave of Lewes. . 
 
 Thursday, 18 November, 1703. 
 
 Present: Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Reynolds, 
 S r John Philipps, S r Edmund Turner, Coll. Colchester, S r W ra 
 Hustler, Mr. Grabe a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Mr. Mores, Mr. 
 Seaman, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Brewster, 
 A. D. Kennett, the Lord Guilford, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bui- 
 strode, Mr. Hoare, Mr. Vigerus Edwards, Mr. Bromfield. 
 Mr, Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Order'd that the Secretary do write to those Gentlemen who 
 have propos'd others for Residing Members of this Society, who 
 having been Approv'd as such, have not Appear'd at the Meetings of 
 the Society, or not Subscribed. 
 
 2. Agreed that Dr. Manningham be put in Mind of the Minute of 
 8 April 1703, concerning a Treatise upon the Subject of Restitution. 
 
 3. Dr. Slare acquainted the Society that Mr. Neale ha's some small 
 houses, which he is willing to give as a foundation for an Erection 
 of a Charity-School at Ware in Hertfordshire, if it may be Encour- 
 aged by this Society. 
 
 4. Order'd that the Agents for Schools be certified of this Matter, 
 and that they do Apply themselves to the promotion of it. 
 
 5. The Secretary producing a Draught of a new Letter to the Cor- 
 respondents, it was read, and with an Amendment Approv'd. 
 
 6. He also produced a new Paragraph to be inserted into the second 
 General Letter; which being read, was with some Amendments 
 Aprov'd, and order'd to be inserted into the future copies of that 
 
246 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 letter for the Encouragement of Lending Libraries in the Scotch 
 Highlands. 
 
 7. Agreed that a Committee be appointed for Considering of a 
 proper Method for Erecting Lending Libraries in Wales, where they 
 are extreamly Wanted. 
 
 8. Agreed that neither of the abovementioned Draughts produced 
 by the Secretary be sent away, 'till Mr. Kirkwood ha's attended the 
 Society : and that the debate about the Scotch Libraries be adjourned 
 till his Appearance. 
 
 9. Agreed that the L' 1 B? of Bangor, Mr. Lloyd, Dr. Bray, S r Hum- 
 frey Mackworth, S r John Philipps, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
 Brewster, or any three of them, be the Committee for the Erection of 
 Lending Libraries in Wales: and they to meet at Mr. Brewster's 
 Chambers, on Tuesday next at 7 a clock in the Evening. 
 
 10. The Debate about Removing the Meetings of the Society to the 
 Quest-house at St. Dunstan's Church being resum'd, 
 
 11. Agreed that the former Committee for this Affair, or any three 
 of them, do again Meet, and consider of what is necessary to be pro- 
 vided in order to the Society's meeting at that Quest-house, and that 
 they make thfiir Report at next Meeting. 
 
 12. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Stubs, 
 for his great kindness shewed unto it, ever since their removing to his 
 house, and for the Liberty of Meeting therein. 
 
 Thursday, Nov. 25, 1703. 
 
 At Sion Colledge. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, S r John Philips, Dr. Davis, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Kirkwood, Dr. Slare, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Sturmy, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Grabe, Mr. Weeks, Mr. Hodges. 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne be still desired to lay Mr. Hales's 
 and Dr. Osiander's Letters before the Corporation. 
 
 2. Mr.^Stubs acquainting the Society that he deliverd 50 of his Sea 
 Sermons translated into French to 90 French Seamen prisoners near 
 the Tower, they rec' 1 some of y m kindly and desired some New Tes- 
 taments : Order'd that he be allowed 10s. for that service when he 
 visits them next, if he find it convenient. 
 
 3. Mr. Hoar is desired to speak to Justice Hawley about the Charity 
 Schole at Brentford. 
 
 4. Agreed that Dr. Manningham have notice from the Secretary of 
 the Procession intended on Innocents day to his Church, and that He 
 be desired to prepare such a Discourse from y e Desk or Pulpit as he 
 shall judge most proper on such an occasion. 
 
 5. Ordered that the Minute of the Act of Parliament for incorpo- 
 rating the School at Westminster be referred to a full meeting. Col. 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 247 
 
 Colchester is desired to take the Chair for y c next Month, and that 
 the Secretary do acquaint him therewith. 
 
 6. Some informations being hinted with respect to y e ill conduct of 
 Mr. Power School-master of Shadwell, order'd that the Agents be 
 desired to enquire concerning him. 
 
 7. Dr. Davies making a Proposal for some assistance towards 
 erecting a Charity School at Clavering in Essex, a large and poor 
 Town, tis agreed that Dr. Davies do give encouragement to the 
 Persons concerned to hope for y e assistance asked of y e Society, 
 after they have used their endeavors in getting Subscriptions 
 thereto. 
 
 8. A Letter was read from Mr. Delavar to Dr. Slare, giving an 
 acco 1 that near Southam in Gloucestershire there is a School set up, 
 and that the Minist r is very diligent in Catechising ; and withall that 
 he's desirous to set up a School in his own Parish, and desires the 
 advice of the Society. 
 
 9. Order'd that Mr. Grant and y e Church-wardens of St. Dunstan 
 have the thanks of the Society for the Liberty given to y e Society for 
 meeting in their Vestry-room every Thursday. 
 
 10. Dr. Slare and Mr. Brewster reported that they had view'd the 
 Room mention'd, and that y e following necessarys were wanted ; 8 
 chairs, whereof one to be elbow'd, a curtain for the windows, wood for 
 firing, candles, lanthorns for the Stair-case, and a Hammer, &c. 
 
 11. Order'd that y c Treasurer do provide them accordingly, so that 
 the Society may meet there next Thursday being the second of 
 December, and that the messenger do summon the members thither 
 accordingly. 
 
 12. Several reports having been made to y e Society concerning the 
 Soldier in the Tower who became blind upon an imprecation that he 
 might be so if he was guilty of a theft charged upon him, Order'd that 
 a Committee be appointed to enquire farther of y e fact, and to make a 
 Report of it to y e Society in writing. (Mr. Ch. ha's the papers.) 
 
 13. That S r Rich d Blackmore, Dr. Slare, Col. Colchester, S r John 
 Philips, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Bray, Dr. Davies, Dr. Woodward, Mr. Stubs, 
 Mr. Shute and Mr. Brewster be that Committee, or any five of y m , 
 meeting at Tarts Coffee-House in Smithfield on Monday next at 1 1 
 of the clock. 
 
 14. Mr. Kirkwood attending, and giving the Society satisfaction 
 about the Librarys for the Highlands in Scotland, agreed that 2 
 Paragraphs order'd to be drawn up by y e Secretary be by him sent to 
 the Correspondents according to former order. 
 
 15. S r John Philips and Mr. Brewster gave in this Report as to y c 
 Houses offer'd the Society by Mr. Yeate's Friend, that they had spoken 
 w ,h him, that he confirm'd his Grant, and left it to y e Society either to 
 accept y e Lease or dispose of the Houses as they think fit, and employ 
 the mony to y e improvem 1 of Charity Schools. 
 
 16. A Letter from Mr. Professor Whiston at Cambridge was read 
 relating to the great encouragem' of Charity Schools there, and y l y e 
 
248 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Subscriptions particularly amount to ^200 per annum. The Secretary 
 to answer it \v th the thanks of y c Society for such good Intelligence, 
 and to assure him y' y c Paper containing an acco' of Schools should 
 stay till they had compleated their work. 
 
 17. A Letter from Mr. Peploe of Preston was read giving an account 
 of a School establish'd in that Town for 30 poor boys, upon ^400 
 rais'd for our, and other contingent Subscriptions. The Secretary to 
 answer it w th thanks. 
 
 18. A Letter from Mr. Low of N. Yarmouth, accepting y e Corre- 
 spondence, and giving an acco' of a hopefull prospect of erecting a 
 School there. 
 
 19. A Letter from Mr. Arch-Deacon Entwisle to Mr. Stubs was 
 read ab' y c School at Chester. 
 
 20. A Letter from the Revr' Mr. Stephens of Shrevenham, Berk- 
 shire, accepting y e Correspondence. 
 
 Thursday, 2 December, 1703. 
 
 The Quest-house of St. Dunstans. 
 
 Present : Dr. Manningham, Mr. Shute, Mr. Nelson, S r John Philipps, 
 Mr. Hoare, Dr. Slare, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Neville, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Grabe a Correspondent, Mr. Newman a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bulstrode, Dr. Davies a Correspon- 
 dent, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Bromfield, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Trymmer, 
 S r George Wheler a Correspondent, the Lord Guilford, S r Hum- 
 frey Mackworth. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that Dr. Manningham be desired to Treat with Mr- 
 Chiswel the Bookseller about reprinting A. B. Tillotson's 2 Sermons 
 concerning Restitution, in a small Letter, so as to sell for 6d. 
 
 2. Order'd that the Treasurer do lay a Copie of the late B p of Bath 
 and Wells's Treatise upon the sins of Infirmity, Presumption, and 
 upon Restitution, before the Society at next Meeting. 
 
 3. Order'd that the Treasurer do bring a List of the Books and 
 Papers contain'd in the Societies Ordinary Packet, to the next 
 Meeting. 
 
 4. Mr. Grave of Lewes writing to Mr. Shute that the Societies 
 Books and Papers may do great -good at Brighthelmston in Sussex, 
 if distributed amongst the Poor People there by the Minister thereof, 
 who is a very worthy Person : 
 
 5. Order'd that the Treasurer do send a Parcel to Mr. Grave, for 
 this use ; the value not exceeding 20s. 
 
 6. Mr. Thoroughgood More having desired a small parcel of Papers, 
 of 5s. value, to be transmitted to him now at Cambridge ; Order'd 
 that they be sent accordingly. 
 
 7. Order'd that 200 Copies of the first Sheet of Mr. Ostervald's 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 249 
 
 Catechism, being anAbridgem' of the Bible, be sent to Mr. Trymmer 
 and 50 more to Dr. Slare. 
 
 8. Order'd that Mr. Shute do distribute the Societies usual Allow- 
 ance to Mr. Stub's Servants. 
 
 9. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 10. They desired a longer time than the next Innocents day, for 
 bringing all the poor Children to St. Andrews Church in Holbourn ; 
 which being debated, the Society Agreed to leave the Time and place 
 of Meeting to them. 
 
 1 1. A little Booke being deliver'd in to the Society, being translated 
 out of French, and written by Madame Guion, and entituled A Short 
 and easie Method of Prayer, 1 and printed by Mr. Downing, which con- 
 taining many dangerous points : Order'd that Mr. Downing be certi- 
 fied that if he prints any more such like Books, he shall print no longer 
 for the Society. 
 
 ..."•. The A S ent s delivering in a Proposal in Writing for the Esta- 
 blishing of Corporations by Act of Parliament, for receiving of Chari- 
 ties given or to be given to Charity-Schools, It was Read, and being 
 Debated, 
 
 13. Order'd that this Affair be referr'd to a Committee, and they to 
 meet on Munday next at 10 a Clock, at Vigers's Coffee-house. 
 
 14. Agreed that the Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey Mackworth, Coll. 
 Colchester, Mr. Comyns, S r John Philipps, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bul- 
 strode, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Serj ( Hooke, Mr. 
 Edwards, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Bromfield, or any three of them be that 
 Committee. 
 
 15. S r John Philipps Reporting that he and Mr. Brewster had 
 discours d with Mr. Yeate's Friend concerning the Houses mention'd 
 in the last Weeke's Minutes, and a debate arising thereupon, 
 
 16. Agreed that this Affair be managed by a Committee, and they 
 to meet at Jonathan's Coffee-house 2 on Wednesday next at 12 a Clock. 
 
 17. Agreed that Mr. Shute, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Brewster, S r John 
 Philipps, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Hodges, or any 3 of them be that 
 Committee. 
 
 18. Part of a Letter from Mr. Younge of Plymouth was read, owning 
 the Receipt of the Societies Sea-Packets, and the dispersing them in 
 that place. 
 
 19. The Secretary producing a List of the Cities, Market and other 
 
 1 This was a work of the celebrated Quietist, Mme. Teanne Marie Bouvieres 
 de la Mothe Guyon, who was born 1648, died 1717. The book seems to teach 
 that it is not necessary to pray for specific things, but that one should simply 
 wait in pious meditation, and one should get all one needed. 
 
 - Jonathan's Coffee-house was in Change-alley. " I have been taken for 
 a merchant upon the Exchange for above these ten years, and sometimes pass 
 for a Jew in the assembly of stock-jobbers at Jonathan's."— Spectator, No 1, 
 1710-n. 
 
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 great Towns in England and Wales, wherein was inserted a List of 
 the Societies Correspondents for England : 
 
 20. Order'd that it be Fram'd, against next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 9 December, 1703. 
 
 The Vestry of St. Dunstan's Church. 
 Present: Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Salmon a Correspondent, S r 
 Edmund Turner, S r John Philipps, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Nelson, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Hoare, Dr. Slare, Mr. Trymmer, Coll. Colchester. 
 Mr. Stubs in the Chair being deputed by Coll. Colchester. 
 
 1. Agreed that the Character of Mr. Power be enquired after by the 
 Agents. 
 
 2. The Agents being called in, They Reported that Mr. Downing 
 the Printer is so sorry that he ha's incurr'd the displeasure of this 
 Society by Printing the Translation of Madam Guyon's Book, that he 
 is determin'd to call in all the Copies which are unsold, and to make 
 wast Paper of them ; whereupon the Society agreed to make Mr. 
 Downing some allowance towards his loss thereby, and that Mr. Shute 
 shall take care of this Matter. 
 
 3. The Agents also Reported that the School at Brentford goe's on 
 better than before ; ten pounds per ann. being subscribed thereunto, 
 and part of it by Justice Hawley. 
 
 4. The Minute of the 25th of November relating to the soldier 
 lately struck blind in the Tower, is still referr'd to y e enquiry and 
 consideration of the same Committee, and they to meet at Tarts 
 Coffee-house in Smithfield, on Monday next at ten a clock. 
 
 5. Mr. Chamberlayne presented a Letter from Mr. Vernon her 
 Ma tlES Envoy at Coppenhagen, and desired the Societies Instructions 
 for the Answering it, which were given accordingly, viz' that w th the 
 Thanks and Services of the Society, he should be desir'd to enquire 
 after the Success of the Packets of Books and Papers transmitted by 
 Dr. Mecken to the Danish Secretary of State : that by means of Dr. 
 Brinck Mr. Ludolf, and Mr. Hales, they would endeavor to form a 
 Society there. 
 
 6. Order'd that a Packet containing a Copie of each Book and 
 Paper dispers'd by the Society be sent to Mr. Chamberlayne for Mr. 
 Vernon's use. 
 
 7. Dr. Slare read part of a Letter from Mr. Ludolf at Copenhagen, 
 giving an account of some hopes he ha's of doing good in those 
 Northern parts. 
 
 8. Agreed that 500 Copies of the Paper entituled The Duty of 
 Servants be bought of Mr. Keeble, and put into the new packet. 
 
 9. Mr. Stubs acquainted the Society that he had repaid the 
 Treasurer the £7 which the Society did formerly advance toward the 
 School set up in St. Alfage's Parish, the School being able now to 
 subsist upon the Subscriptions to it. 
 
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 10. Mr. Melmoth acquainting the Society that within a very few days 
 after the late dreadful storm, 1 he saw a Play-house Bill pasted up, 
 inviting people to be present that Evening at the Acting of a Play 
 called the Tempest, which he conceived to be done in defiance of 
 God's heavy Judgment upon us : 
 
 1 1. Order'd that the matter of Play-houses be refer'd to a Com- 
 mittee, and they to meet at St. Dunstans Quest-house this day sen- 
 night at two a clock. 
 
 12. Agreed that Mr. Melmoth, the Lord Guilford, S r Humfrey 
 Mackworth, Mr. Nelson, S r John Philipps, Coll. Colchester, Mr. 
 Hoare, Mr. Trymmer, Dr. Slare, Mr. Chamberlayne, all the Divines 
 and Gentlemen of the Long Robe who are Members of this Society, 
 or any three of them be that Committee. 
 
 13. The Treasurer presented some Copies of the late B p of Bath 
 and Wells's Treatise of the Sins of Infirmity, &c, which Treatise the 
 Society Order'd to be put into their new Packet. 
 
 14. S r John Philipps Reported that there met a very full Committee 
 at Vigers's Coffee-house, who having made considerable Progress in 
 the Matter to them refer'd, they desired to Meet again at the same 
 place to-morrow morning at ten a Clock, to which the Society agreed. 
 
 15. S r John Philipps Reported from the Committee appointed to 
 manage the Affair of the Houses offer'd to the Society by Mr. Yeate's 
 Friend, that they had viewed them ; that they are in so good con- 
 dition that they withstood the late Hurricane without any damage ; 
 and that the Tenants who hold them, do pay their Rents pretty well. 
 
 16. Agreed that the same Committee do meet again about this 
 Affair, at Childs Coffee-house on Tuesday next by ten a Clock. 
 
 17. A Letter was Read from Dr. Todd of Penrith, who acknow- 
 ledges the great good done by dispersing the Societies Papers in his 
 neighbourhood. 
 
 16 December, 1703. 
 
 St. Dunstan's Quest-house : 
 Present: The Lord Bishop of Chichester, Mr. Nelson, S r Edm. Turner, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Shute, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. 
 Sturmy a Correspondent, Mr. Edwards, S r John Philipps, Coll 
 Colchester, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Isaman, Mr. Hoare, Mr. Brewster 
 The Lord B? of Chichester in the Chair, being deputed by 
 Coll. Colchester. 
 I. The Treasurer producing a List of the Books_and Papers con- 
 
 1 The " Great Storm," one of the most terrible that ever raged in England 
 26, 27 Nov., 1703. The loss sustained in London alone was calculated at 
 ^2,000,000. Twelve men-of-war, with more than 1,800 men on board, were 
 lost in sight of their own shore. The Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed, 
 and in it the contriver of it, Winstanley, and the persons who were with him. 
 The Bishop of Bath and Wells (Kidder) and his wife were killed in bed in 
 their palace. 
 
252 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 tain'd in the Societies ordinary Packets, it was Read, and some useful 
 Treatises being specified as out of Print, particularly the Bristol Acct. 
 and the Account of the Sufferings of the French Protestants in the Gullies, 
 Mr. Treasurer was desired to confer with Mr. Nutt and Mr. Downing 
 about the Reprinting them. 
 
 2. A Letter was read from Mr. Grave of Lewes to Mr. Shute, 
 owning the receit of the Societies Packet of Books and Papers sent 
 by the Society for the Poor people at Brighthelmston, and that they 
 are deliverd to Mr. Hay the Minister of that Town. 
 
 3. The Lord B p of Chichester Reported from the Committee 
 appointed to Meet about the Affair of Play-houses, that they had met 
 accordingly, and taken it into Consideration, so as to Agree that a 
 Suspension and Regulation of Plays, are proper to be attempted now ; 
 and in Order to this that a Representation of Reasons for a Suspen- 
 sion be drawn up, and presented to his Grace the Lord A. B. of 
 Canterbury, as A. B p of the Province, his Grace the A. B p of York, as 
 Lord Almoner, and the Lord B p of London as B p of the Diocess and 
 Dean of Her Majesties Chapel, humbly desiring them to lay the same 
 before Her Majesty. That it was the Opinion of the Committee that 
 some Gentlemen should be/iominated to draw up this Representation, 
 which may procure a Suspension of Plays now, and a Regulation of 
 them hereafter. That Mr. Nelson producing the Eleventh Volume 
 of A. B. Tillotsons Sermons, and out of Sermon XI, upon iv. Ephes. 
 29, read two Paragraphs in pagg. 320 and 321, against Plays, The 
 Committee Agreed that the said Paragraphs might be forthwith 
 Printed and Dispersed amongst Ladies of Quality, &c, with very 
 good Effect. Also that at the Bottom of the same Paper, a Ouere may 
 be put, whether the Acting The Tempest upon the next Wednesday 
 after the late dreadful storm, at the New Play-house in Little Lincolns- 
 Inn-Fields, 1 was Proper or Seasonable ? To which Report the Society 
 Agreed. 
 
 4. Agreed that Mr. Nelson and Mr. Melmoth be desired to draw 
 up Reasons to this Effect, and that they with S r John Philipps and 
 Coll. Colchester do shew them to the L d B p of Chichester on Monday 
 Morning next at ten a clock, and that the Time and Manner of 
 Presenting the said Reasons, be refer'd to the Lord B p of Chichester, 
 Mr. Nelson and Mr. Melmoth. 
 
 5. Dr. Slare producing a paper from the Committee appointed to 
 inspect the Blind Soldier, and Mr. Stubs's Report concerning the 
 same person being desired, 
 
 6. Agreed that this Matter be referr'd to the next Meeting, and tha 
 Mr. Stubs be desired to Attend. 
 
 7. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 1 This was called the Duke's Theatre. It was opened by Sir W. Davenant's 
 patent in 1662; rebuilt 1695. An Act was passed regulating Plays and 
 Playhouses (placing them under the Lord Chamberlain) in 1737. 
 
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 8. Mr. Skate Reported that there is now almost ^20 per ann. 
 subscribed toward the School at Brentford. 
 
 9. Mr. Brewster and Mr. Edwards Reported that the Committee 
 which met at Vigers's Coffee-house had drawn up a Clause to be 
 inserted into a Bill now about to brought into the House of Commons 
 for the Encouragement of Sea-men. 
 
 10. Agreed that Mr. Brewster be desired to intreat S r Humfrey 
 Mackworth and Mr. Comyns to take care that the said Clause be 
 accordingly inserted into the Bill. 
 
 1 1. Agreed that the Committee which met at Vigers's Coffee-house, 
 do meet there again upon the same Affair, on Saturday next by ten 
 a Clock. 
 
 12. Mr. Stubs producing a Written Report concerning the Houses 
 offer'd to this Society by Mr. Yeates Friend, Order'd that the Secretary 
 do take a dozen Copies of it 
 
 13. A Letter was read from Mr. Frank to Mr. Shute, with Thanks 
 from some of the Clergy of Bedfordshire for the Societies care in the 
 Draught of Settlement of the Library of Bedford, and proffering the 
 Society a Copie of the said Draught, which he thought might be of 
 use to their Correspondents, upon the like occasion ; whereupon Mr. 
 Edwards undertook to cause it to be transcribed. 
 
 14. Mr. Stubs Read a Letter from Mr. Hughes the Charity-school- 
 master at Kilmeresdon, specifying that he ha's 26 Scholars and a 
 prospect of a flourishing School. 
 
 15. A Letter was read from Mr. Fenwick of Hallaton, promising to 
 remit £4 to the Society. 
 
 Thursday, 23 December, 1703. 
 
 Present: The Lord B? of Chester, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Shute, Mr. Masson 
 and Mr. Newman Correspondents, S r John Philipps, Mr. Brewster, 
 Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 Stubs. 
 
 The Lord Bp of Chester, in the absence of Coll. Colchester. 
 
 1. Mr. Shute Reported that Mr. Downing the Printer had assur'd 
 him that the Prime Costs of Printing the Translation of Madam 
 Guion's Book amounted to £\i : that he by selling some few Copies 
 and some sent in to this Society had reed. ^3, the remaining Copies 
 he is willing to burn, or dispose of any way, as the Society shall 
 think fit. 
 
 2. Mr. Downing attending, he was Call'd in, and ask'd divers 
 Questions touching his Printing the said Book : He own'd that upon 
 the first notice he had that this Treatise was likely to give a Disgust, 
 he cancel'd the Title-Page which had his name to it, and Printed 
 another wherein it was omitted : that The Translater of it (one Mr. 
 Keith) had promis'd to indemnify him as to the Charges, in case it 
 should not sell : that he had deliver'd 60 Copies to him ; and there- 
 
254 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 fore could not promise that another person should not reprint it 
 elsewhere. Whereupon, the Society Agreed (after several cautions 
 given him) to meddle no farther about it. 
 
 3. S r John Philipp's Moved the Society to consider if a Quarterly- 
 Meeting of all the Members of this Society might not be held, where 
 they might dine together, in Order to the promoting a more intimate 
 acquaintance with one another 
 
 4. Order'd that a Committee be appointed to consider of the Time 
 and Place of such Meetings, and of the Regulation of them ; and that 
 S r John Philipps, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Seaman, 
 Mr. Edwards, Mr. Shute, or any three of them be that Committee, 
 and they to meet this night at 8 a clock. 
 
 5. Mr. Brewster acquainted the Society that Mr. Nelson ha's lately 
 publish'd a Book entituled A Companion for the Festivals and Fasts 
 of the Church of England, and that in the Preface to it, he had made 
 very honorable mention of the Religious Societies, 1 and Vindicated 
 them from the Objections made against them : And the Book being 
 produced, the Paragraphs relating thereunto were Read, whereupon 
 
 6. Resolved that the Hearty Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. 
 Nelson for the Composing and Printing his said Excellent Treatise, 
 and particularly for what was now Read, and that S r John Philipps 
 and Mr. Brewster be desired to acquaint him with the same. 
 
 7. Mr. Masson acquainted the Society, that Mr. Ostervald had 
 written to him, that the Parcell of his Catechism's which he sent to the 
 Society, was taken and suppress'd by the Emperors Commissioners 
 for the Receipt of his Custom's, on the Borders of Switzerland, and 
 that he would gladly receive a few Copies of the Translations from 
 hence. 
 
 8. Resolved that a quarter of a hundred of the Translations of Mr. 
 Ostervalds Catechism be transmitted to him, whereof 5 to be bound 
 in Calf, another in Turkey Leather, the Rest in sheets (since Mr. 
 Masson says twill be more convenient so) at the Charge of this 
 Society. 
 
 9. Mr. Masson also acquainted the Society, That the Society of 
 Divines of Neuf-chatel, had finished their New Liturgy for the whole 
 year, after the Model of the Service of the Church of England ; that 
 it ha's been approv'd by the Government there ; and actually begun 
 to be Celebrated in the publick and Ordinary manner there, as he 
 supposes, in the Month of October last. 
 
 10. S r John Philipps Reported from the Committee who were 
 appointed to meet at Squire's Coffee-house,' 2 that they had met accord- 
 ingly, and waited on the Lord Bp of Chichester, where two Representa- 
 tions against the Play-houses (the one written by Mr. Melmoth, the 
 other by Mr. Nelson) were Produced, and with some Amendments 
 
 1 See pp. xv., xvi., and xvii. of the edition now on the S.P.C.K. Catalogue. 
 
 2 On the west side of Gray's-inn gate. Some of the Spectators are dated 
 from there (Cassell's " Old and New London "). 
 
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 Agreed to. That one of them is delivered to the LordjA. B p of Canter- 
 bury, the other sent enclosed in a Letter of S r Humfrey Mackworth's 
 to the A. Bp of York (he having before been applied to by Mr. Nelson, 
 and desiring it to be sent him, and promising to lay it before y e Queen), 
 and that Mr. Comyns will undertake to send or Present a Copie of 
 that drawn up by Mr. Melmoth to the Lord B? of London, as soon as 
 he can conveniently. And both the said Representations being Read, 
 
 11. Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be given to Mr. Mel- 
 moth, Mr. Nelson, and the other Gentlemen of this Committee, for 
 the trouble given them upon this Occasion. 
 
 12. Order'd that the Treasurer do reimburse the said Gentlemen 
 the charges they have been at in this Affair. 
 
 13. Resolv'd that it be a Standing Order of this Society, that what 
 Charges any Member or Members of this Society shal be at in Pro- 
 moting the Designs or Carrying on the Business of this Society, by 
 the Directions thereof; shall be reimbursed by the Society. 
 
 14. Order'd that the Secretary do for the future add this Resolution 
 to the Printed Paper of the Standing Orders and Resolutions of this 
 Society. 
 
 15. Agreed that the Printing of the 2 Paragraph's out of A. Bp 
 Tillotson's Sermon, about Plays, be deferr'd till the Society have an 
 Answer from the A ps and Bp of London, touching the Representations 
 layd before them. 
 
 Thursday, 30 December, 1703. 
 
 Present : Mr. Shute, Coll. Colchester, S r John Philipps, S r Edmund 
 Turner, Mr. Serj* Hooke, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Melmoth, 
 Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Newman a Correspondent, 
 Dr. Slare. 
 
 Coll. Colchester in the Chair, 
 i. Agreed that a Committee be Appointed to Inspect the Printed 
 Account of the Workhouse at Bristol, and the other Accounts of the 
 same nature ; in Order to the drawing up a New Paper, from them all ; 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Comyns, Mr. Serj 1 Hooke, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. 
 Brewster, Coll. Colchester, S r John Philipps, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. 
 Slare, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, or any three of them be this Committee, 
 and that they meet at Mr. Brewster's Chambers, on Wednesday next 
 by 3 a clock. 
 
 3. The Secretary producing a dozen Copies of the Report delivered 
 in from the Committee appointed to manage the Affair concerning the 
 Houses offer'd to this Society by Mr. Yeate's Friend, they were dis- 
 tributed or order'd to be sent to the absent Members who are Gentle- 
 men of the Long Robe ; And the Society Agreed to desire the same 
 Committee, with Mr. Melmoth, to meet 'again at Mr. Brewster's on 
 Wednesday next at 3 a clock, and set a Selling Price upon the 
 Houses. 
 
 4. Mr. Edwards delivered in the Original Draught ol Settlement of 
 
256 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 the Library at Bedford (having taken a Copie of it), and Mr. Carter 
 was order'd to Transmit it to Mr. Frank, by the first Opportunity. 
 
 5. Mr. Edwards Moving the Society to revise the Agents Printed 
 Paper of Schools, before the next Publication of it, the Society referr'd 
 it to Mr. Shute and Himself; and that they would bring in their 
 Amendments at their Leasure. 
 
 6. Agreed that S r Humfrey Mackworth be Chairman for the Month 
 ensuing. 
 
 7. S r John Philipps Reported from the Committee appointed to 
 consider about a Quarterly- Meeting of the Residing Members of this 
 Society, in Order to promote a more Intimate Acquaintance with 
 one another, that the Committee was of Opinion, that such a Quar- 
 terly Meeting would answer the end propos'd : That the Meeting 
 might be held conveniently at Mr. Ibbot's house in Howard-street : 
 That the Charge of each Meeting should not exceed Half a Crown a 
 Head ; and that the first Meeting might be upon this day fortnight. 
 The Society Agreed to this Report, except the last particular; which 
 they Order'd to be farther Consider'd at next Meeting. 
 
 8. A Motion being made to the Society for giving one of Mr. 
 Nelson's Companion for the Festivals and Fasts, &c, to each of the 
 Religious Societies in this City : 
 
 9. Resolved that this be taken into consideration at next Meeting. 
 
 10. Order'd that the Secretary do bring a short Account of it, to the 
 next Meeting 
 
 11. Agreed that Mr. Stubs be desired to draw up the Ouere to be 
 added to the Citation out of A. B. Tillotson's Sermon about Plays. 
 
 12. Order'd that two of Mr. Nelson's books, well bound in Calf, be 
 bought and sent to Mr. Ostervald with the Translations of his 
 Catechism. 
 
 13. Dr. Slare producing two Papers or Certificates concerning the 
 real Blindness of Francis Talbot the soldier formerly mentioned, 
 
 14. Agreed that an Account of the whole Matter be drawn up, in 
 order to be communicated to the World in Print, which upon the 
 Societies Desire, Mr. Stubs undertook to do. 
 
 15. Order'd that the Secretary write to the Lords the B ps who are 
 Members of this Society, to the Lord Guilford, to S r Humfrey Mack- 
 worth, Mr. Comyns, Mr. Nelson, and Dr. Bray, to apply to the 
 Governor of Chelsea College, that the said Francis Talbot may be 
 received into the College, and so remain a Standing Instance of 
 Almighty Gods Just Judgement in the Infliction of so terrible a Punish- 
 ment upon him. 
 
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 257 
 
 Thursday, 6 January, 1703-4. 
 
 St. Dunstan's Vestry. 
 
 Present: the Lord B p of Chester, S r John Philipps, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Trymmer, Mr. Chamberlayne, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Edwards, 
 Mr. Whiston and Mr. Newman Correspondents, Mr. Brewster, 
 Dr. Slare, Dr. Bray, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Hoare, Mr. Stubs, S r 
 Humfrey Mackworth. 
 S r John Philipps in the Chair, being deputed by S r H. Mackworth. 
 
 1. A Debate arising about the subject of Play-houses, a Paper 
 written against them, was deliver'd in by Dr. Bray, the Copie of 
 which he said, he thought might be in the Society ; and the Paper 
 being read, 
 
 2. Agreed that it be revis'd this night, by a Committee, in Order to 
 be printed : and that Dr Bray, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Whiston, Mr. Shute, 
 S r John Philipps, Mr. Melmoth, or any two of them be this Committee, 
 and they to adjust the number to be Printed, and Order it to the 
 Press. 
 
 3. Order'd that 200 Copies of Mr. Colliers Letter or Disswasive 
 from Play-houses be bought, and brought to the next Meeting. 
 
 4. Mr. Meller and Mr. Jenner were Approv'd, as Residing Mem- 
 bers, and Mr. Melmoth to desire their Attendance. 
 
 5. Mr. Stubs acquainted the Society that W m Carter the Societies 
 Messenger, being also Messenger to the Corporation-Society, and 
 finding the business of both Societies to interfere, so that he was not 
 able to serve both Societies as he ought, did desire to be discharged. 
 And he being call'd in, said the same : Whereupon the Society left it 
 to Mr. Treasurer to find out a new Messenger, upon the same Salary 
 of ,£10 p ann. 
 
 6. Mr. Whiston reported the Progress of the Charity Schools set 
 up in Cambridge, and promising a full account of the same in Writing 
 upon his Return thither : The Society gave him their Thanks, for his 
 great Zeal and Pains in that Affair. 
 
 7. Mr. Stubs acquainted the Society that (in pursuance of a request 
 made to him by the Society) he had moved the Society of the London- 
 Divines at their Monthly Meeting in Sion-College to preach against 
 the Play-houses upon the next Fast day, and that they have promis'd 
 so to do : Whereupon the Society return'd him their hearty Thanks 
 for the same. 
 
 8. Agreed that the Treasurer do pay Mr. Carter ^5 as a gratuity 
 from the Society, when he shall have instructed the new Messenger, 
 in the method of collecting the Subscriptions, &c. 
 
 9. Mr. Stubs told the Society, that his Clerk and Sexton, who had 
 part of the Societies allowance to his Servants, were very thankful for 
 the same. 
 
 10. Agreed that the first Quarterly Meeting be held on Thursday 
 
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258 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 the 27th Instant, and that the Secretary do notify it to the Residing 
 Members. 
 
 11. Dr. Slare moving the Society to allow some subsistence to 
 Francis Talbot, in case he should be turn'd out of St. Bartholomew's 
 Hospital, before he can be admitted into Chelsea College, the Society 
 Agreed to it. 
 
 Thursday, 13 January, 1703-4. 
 
 St. Dunstan's Quest-house. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Melmoth, 
 Dr. Slare, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Jenner, 
 Mr. Newman a Correspondent, Coll. Colchester, S r John Philipps, 
 Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Hoare. 
 Mr. Melmoth in the Chair, S r H. Mackworth being absent. 
 
 1. Mr. Melmoth Reported from the Committee who were appointed 
 to put a Selling Price upon the Houses Given to the Society by Mr. 
 Yeates Friend : that they had met, and taken the Matter into Con- 
 sideration ; and that Mr. Serj' Hook told them, that a Friend of His, 
 did once proffer 8 years Purchase for them, but afterwards fell to 7 
 years Purchase : 
 
 2. Ordered that the Secretary do wait on Mr. Serj' Hook, and 
 acquaint him that the Society is willing to let his Friend have them 
 at his last Offer of 7 years purchase, if he cannot get more. 
 
 3. Agreed that the Committee Appointed to Inspect the Bristol 
 Account, &c. do meet here this day sennight, by 3 a clock, upon the 
 same Affair. 
 
 4. The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 5. Mr. Skate Reported that ^18 per ann. is Subscribed towards the 
 Charity-School at Spittle-fields. 
 
 6. Mr. Michel Reported that there ha's been lately Collected above 
 £^0 at St. Margaret's Church in Westminster, for the Grey-Coat- 
 Hospital ; and as much at St. James's Church for the School in that 
 Parish ; and almost ^90 at St. Annes Church for the School there : 
 and about ,£40 at the New Chapel for the Charity-School at Petty- 
 France. 
 
 The Minute about furnishing the Religious Societies with Mr. 
 Nelson's Companion for the Festivals and Fasts, being taken into 
 Consideration 
 
 Agreed that the Treasurer do deliver a Copie to the Stewards of 
 each of the Religious Societies, at their next Quarterly Meeting. 
 
 Dr. Slare deliver'd in a Paper, certifying that Francis Talbot doe's 
 now begin to recover his sight, after a Total Blindness, and could this 
 day discern his (the D rs ) Face and Eies, but doubts as before whether 
 he became quite blind. Whereupon the Society agreed to respite 
 their Proceedings about him. 
 
 S r John Philipps desiring some of the Societies Books and Papers, 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 259 
 
 he being about to return into Wales : the Treasurer was Order'd to 
 furnish him. 
 
 Some of the Papers about Play-houses which was Order'd to the 
 Press last week, being laid before the Society, 
 
 Order'd that one of these Papers, and one of Mr. Colliers Letters 
 be put into the New Packet. 
 
 Order'd that half a dozen of the former and one of the latter, be sent 
 to each of the Lay Members, and a dozen to each of the Divines of 
 the Society. 
 
 Order'd that a Letter be written to them certifying them, where 
 they may have more Gratis, if wanted. 
 
 S r John Philipps producing a Printed Paper entituled a Short 
 Account of the Impiety and Immorality of the Stage ; 500 of them 
 were Order'd to be bought, and sent with the others, six to the Lay 
 Gentlemen and twelve to the Divines of this Society . 
 
 Order'd that the Messenger do disperse 200 of the Letters to a Lady 
 and some of the Short Accounts at 100 of the Principal Coffee- 
 houses. 1 
 
 Thursday, 20 January, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. Edwards, S r Edm. 
 Turner, Mr. Stubs, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Melmoth 
 Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Lloyd, S r Hum- 
 frey Mackworth, Mr. Mills a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Stubs in the Chair, S r Hum. Mackworth being absent. 
 
 Mr. Shute presented John Carter, son of W" Carter, to the Society 
 as their new Messenger, who was approved by the Society 
 
 Order'd that the New Packet (with 6 of the Letters to a Lady and 
 as many of the Representations of the Impieties of the Sta^e with 2 
 of Mr. Collier's Dissuasives) be sent to each of the Correspondents as 
 soon as may be. 
 
 Agreed that Mr Treasurer may buy or Print as many of these 
 Papers as he shall find necessary for this purpose. 
 
 The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 Mr. Mitchel Reported the present state of the School at Brentford 
 where the Schoolmaster having subsisted upon private Allowances 
 hitherto was run £$ in debt, whereupon, the Society promised to 
 ensure this £ 5 to be paid, after some time, when they shall call for it 
 
 Agreed that the Quarterly Meeting be de'er'd to (his day Fortnight. 
 
 Mr. Brewster Reported from Mr. A. D. Kennett, that the U B* of 
 Sarum and his Lady have settled ^10 per ann. upon the Charity- 
 School at Clerkenwell. } 
 
 Agreed that the Thanks of this Society be Return'd to both the 
 Lords the Archbishops and the L« Bp of London for their laying the 
 
 T^r CO KT!r Se !, Were establ i sh j ed about 1652. Suppressed by proclamation 
 1675 ; but the order was revoked on petition of the traders in 1676. 
 
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260 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Representations of this Society against the Playhouses before her 
 Majesty, and that S r Hum. Mackworth Mr. Comyns, Coll. Colchester, 
 Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Bulstrode be desired to Attend 
 them with the same. 
 
 A Letter was Read from Mr. Ludolf at Copenhagen. 
 
 Thursday, 27 January, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. More and Mr. Sturmy Correspondents, Mr. 
 Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Brewster, Mr. 
 Mellor, Dr. Bray, Mr. Hoare, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Stubs, the 
 L d Bp of Worcester, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 Newman a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair, S r Humfrey Mackworth being absent. 
 
 Mr. Shute Reported that Mr. Serj' Hooke's Client was now un- 
 willing to buy the houses given to this Society by Mr. Yeates Friend : 
 whereupon Mr. Melmoth was desired to treat with a Client of his, 
 who had made some offers about them. 
 
 Order'd that the Committee appointed to inspect the Bristoll 
 Account, do meet here this day Fortnight by 3 a clock upon the same 
 affair. 
 
 Order'd that two of the New Packets and one of the Common 
 Packets be transmitted to Mr. Gibson of Welbourne. 
 
 A Letter was Read from Dr. Chetwood to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 wherein he desires that two Tracts (the one larger and more accurate, 
 the other smaller and more popular) may be written against Gameing. 
 
 Agreed that Dr. Chetwood be a Corresponding Member of this 
 Society, and that with the Thanks of this Society for his Letter, he be 
 desired to draw up the said Treatises. 
 
 Mr. Melmoth acquainting the Society that the 9th Occasional 
 Paper about the Danger of going to Plays, is out of Print, and that the 
 Bookseller is willing to Reprint it, in case he can be assured that 
 100 Copies will be taken off his hands : the Society agreed to take 
 off that number, when it shall be Reprinted. 
 
 Order'd that at the next Meeting a Committee be appointed to 
 inspect the List of Correspondents, in order to revive and extend the 
 Correspondence. 
 
 The Agents for Schools being call'd in, 
 
 Mr. Skate Reported that the Charity-School at Spittle-Fields is 
 about to be Open'd, £io per ann. being Subscribed thereto ; and he 
 having Order'd some Forms and other Necessaries to be bought for 
 it, to £40 value, he mov'd the Society to allow it. 
 
 The Agents moving the Society for some of the Letters to a Lady, 
 against the Play-houses, the Treasurer was order'd to furnish them ; 
 and they were invited to the Societies Dinner on Thursday next. 
 
 The Society taking into Consideration the time and Manner of 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 2 5l 
 
 their Dinner on this day Sennight, Agreed that it should be had 
 at 3 a clock, that the absent Members should be summon'd to it, 
 and that Mr. Brewster, Mr. Hoare, and Mr. Melmoth, should be 
 Stewards. 
 
 A Letter was Read from Mr. Love, with an inclosed Paper or 
 Proposal for the Erection of Charity Schools at Yarmouth. (Mr. Shute 
 has it.) 
 
 A Letter was Read from Mr. Hales dated from Berlin nth Decb. 
 1703, to Mr. Chamberlayne. (The Bp of Worcester ha's it.) 
 
 Thursday, February 3, 1703-4. 
 
 Mr. Ibbott's house. 
 
 Present: S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Brewster, S r 
 Edmund Turner, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Seaman, Mr. 
 Edwards, Mr. Stubs, Coll. Colchester, Dr. Bray, Mr. Hoare, Mr. 
 Nelson, Mr. Meller, Dr. Slare, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Serj 1 
 Hooke, Mr. Jenner, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Gerard, Dr. Maple- 
 toft, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Trymmer, S r W m Hustler, the L d B? of 
 Chester, Mr. Dean of Chichester, the L d B? of Chichester, Mr. 
 Cotton, the L d Guilford, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Coutris, Mr. Wickes, 
 Mr. More, Mr. Sturmy and Mr. Newman Correspondents, Mr. 
 Michell and Mr. Skate the Agents, the L b B p of Worcester, S r 
 George Wheeler, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Neville sent their money. 
 The Lord Bp of Chichester in the Chair. 
 Mr. Melmoth acquainted the Society, that one of their Members is 
 willing to advance the Money which they are indebted in ; on con- 
 dition that he shall be reimbursed when the Society shall have sold 
 the houses given by Mr. Yeates Friend. 
 
 Agreed that this Proposal be accepted ; that Mr. Melmoth be 
 desired to return him the Thanks of the Society for the same ; and 
 that the Treasurer do apprise him of the Particulars and receive the 
 Money. 
 
 Resolv'd that this Gentleman be reimburs'd immediately after the 
 sale of the said Houses, or sooner if it can be. 
 
 Resolved that it be a Standing Order of this Society, that (after this 
 Debt is discharg'd) this Society will never ingage in any Act of 
 Charity, unless the Money necessary for defraying it be already due 
 to the Society. 
 
 Resolv'd that this Society will not Order any Money to be paid by 
 the Treasurer, unless it be actually in his Hands. 
 
 S r Edmund Turner laid before the Society a Copie of a Clause in 
 the last Will of Josiah Bacon of London Merchant, deceas'd, dated 4th 
 October 1703, whereby he Orders a sum not exceeding ,£700 for 
 building a Charity-School in the Parish of St. Mary Magdalen Ber- 
 mondsey, and ^150 per ann. to a Schoolmaster and Usher to teach a 
 number of Poor Children (from 40 to 60) to Read English, Write, and 
 
262 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Cast Account : which being Read was Order'd to be Communicated 
 to the Agents for Schools. 
 
 Mr. Daeth was Approv'd for a Residing Member, and Mr. Melmoth 
 with Mr. Jenner to desire his Attendance. 
 
 Agreed that the L d B p of Chichester be desir'd to continue in the 
 Chair during this Month. 
 
 Mr. Shute Reported from Dr. Manningham, that the Chaplain of 
 the ship Ranelagh hadApplyed to him for some of the Societies Books 
 and Papers, which he would distribute amongst the Seamen therein : 
 whereupon the Society Order'd the Treasurer to furnish him with a 
 parcel, the value not exceeding 20 shillings. 
 
 A Letter was read from the Rev d Mr. Urmston Chaplain to the 
 English Factory at Archangel, and dated the last of September 1703, 
 to Mr. Stubs, acknowledging the Receipt of the Books sent thither by 
 this Society, and desiring some more ; which the Society Agreed to, 
 and the Lord Bp of Chichester was pleas'd to promise to send him 
 50 of his Catechisms. Mr. Urmston wrote also, that the Czar ha's 
 lately erected Charity Schools, for the teaching of Poor Children, in 
 all the Great Towns of his Dominions. 
 
 Mr. Stubs also Reported that he had distributed the New Testa- 
 ments (allow'd by the Society) among the French Prisoners by the 
 Tower, with good Effect ; whereupon the Society desired him to dis- 
 tribute two New Testaments more amongst them. 
 
 The Secretary Reported that the Lord B p of Worcester had promis'd 
 to show Mr. Hales's Letter Read at the last Meeting to Baron 
 Spanheim, the K. of Prussia's Minister here, and prevail with him to 
 recommend him to the King his Master. 
 
 Mr. Shute Reported that the Ch. School at Kilmersdon in Somer- 
 setshire goes on prosperously, there being 40 Children taught therein, 
 whereof 32 are very good proficients. 
 
 Thursday, 10 February, 1703-4. 
 
 St. Dunstans Quest-house. 
 Present: the L J B p of Chichester, S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Stubs, Mr. Sturmy a Correspondent, Mr. Meller, Mr. Melmoth, 
 Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Grabe a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Coll. 
 Colchester, Mr. Newman a Correspondent, Mr. Edwards, Mr. 
 Brewster, Mr. Cotton. 
 
 The L d B p of Chichester in the Chair. 
 Order'd that the Committee appointed to inspect the Bristoll 
 Account, &c, do meet here this day Fortnight by 3 a clock, upon that 
 Affair. 
 
 Order'd that this day sennight a Committee be Appointed to revise 
 the List of Correspondents. 
 
 Dr. Slare acquainted the Society that Francis Talbot ha's now 
 almost recover'd his former Sight again, and that he doe's Attend 
 without, if the Society have any Questions to ask him. 
 
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 Whereupon he being call'd in, the L d Bp of Chichester asked him 
 divers Ouestions, touching his former Life, and how he became Blind, 
 &c. He owned the Theft, and his Imprecations upon it, which he 
 believed did bring the Judgement of Blindness upon him ; his Lord- 
 ship gave him good Advice, and exhorted him who was a Monument 
 of the Almighties Mercy as well as his Justice, to refrain from ill Prac- 
 tises for the future lest a worse thing should come upon him. And 
 Mr. Shute at his going away gave him about 15 or 16 shillings, which 
 the Society rais'd among themselves for his Relief. 
 
 Thursday, 17 February, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Lord Guilford, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. 
 Edwards, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Bromfield, Dr. Slare, Mr. 
 Brewster. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair, the L d Bp of Chichester being absent. 
 
 Mr. Skeat one of the Agents reports that there was a School opend 
 in Spittlefields last Munday ; that there was ^25 subscribed towards 
 the same, and that there were 24 Girls in the s d School. 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do wait on Mr. Yeates and desire him 
 to move his Friend that the Society may have leave to Receive the 
 Rent of those Houses given by him, till a Chapman can be found to 
 Purchase them. 
 
 Order'd that the great Benefaction of Mr. Bacon mention'd in the 
 Minutes of the 7th Febr. be inserted in the new Ace' of Charity 
 Schools, and that the Secretary do hasten the Publishing of the said 
 
 A ppt 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Urmston Chaplain to the English Factory at 
 Archangel be a Corresponding Member of the Society. Order'd that 
 Mr. Stubs do acquaint him with the same. Resolved that Mr. Urm- 
 ston's letter to Mr. Stubs be read at the next Meeting. 
 
 Order'd that a Parcel of the Society's Books and Papers not exceed- 
 ing the value of 10s. be deliver'd (upon the motion of Mr. Shute) to 
 Mr. Charles Smith vicar of Ashelworth in Gloucestershire in order 
 to be distributed among his Parishioners. 
 
 Agreed that the List of Correspondents be consider'd of at the 
 next Meeting between the reading of the first and second day's 
 Minutes. 
 
 Thursday, 24 Febr., 1703-4. 
 
 Present: the L d Bp of Chichester, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Sturmy 
 a Correspondent, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Mr. Salmon a Correspondent, Dr. Slare, Mr. Andrews, 
 Dr. Hutchinson a Correspondent, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Melmouth, 
 Mr. Daeth. 
 
 L d Bp of Chichester in the Chair, 
 
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 Ordered that .the Committee to whom the consideration of the 
 Bristol Ace 1 &c. was refer'd sitt this day fortnight. 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do summon the same Gentlemen that 
 were of that Committee to meet here at 3 a clock on this day 
 fortnight. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Francis Stevens Rector of Welburn in Lincolnshire 
 be a Correspondent for that County, being propos'd by Mr. Edwards. 
 
 The consideration of the Minute relating to the List of Corre- 
 spondents being resumed, Agreed that the Secretary do wait on the 
 Lords the Bishops that are Members of this Society forthwith, and 
 shew them the List of the present Correspondents and desire their 
 Lordships to recommend proper Persons for those great Towns and 
 Counties in their Dioceses where the Society has no Correspondence. 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do prepare a List of all the Counties and 
 chief Towns in England and Wales, leaving a blank for the names of 
 the Correspondents, and do bring it to next Meeting in order to be 
 printed for the use of the Members. 
 
 Agreed that the L d B? of Chichester be desired to keep the Chair 
 for the ensuing Month. 
 
 The Treasurer reported that he had received the £50 advanced by 
 Mr. Melmouth's Friend, &c. 
 
 Also that he had received a Benefaction of £1. is. 6d. from the 
 Reverend Dr. Hutchinson. 
 
 Thursday, 2 March, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Edwards, Mr. 
 
 Hoare, Mr. Bromfield, Coll. Colchester, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Slare. 
 
 Mr. Stubs in the Chair, the L d B p of Chichester being absent. 
 
 The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 Mr. Skate Reported that the Charity-School at Spittle-fields ha's 
 now 30 Girls taught therein, and that the Subscriptions thereunto do 
 amount to £2% per ann. 
 
 Mr. Shute acquainting the Society that Mr. Lloyd (before he went 
 into the Countrey) desired some of their Books and Papers to distribute 
 in his Parish, 
 
 Order'd that they do furnish him with a Parcell, the value not ex- 
 ceeding 30 shillings. 
 
 Coll. Colchester moving the Society for some of the Societies Books 
 and Papers to distribute in 3 Charity-Schools in the Countrey, the 
 Treasurer was Order'd to furnish him with a Parcel, the value not 
 exceeding 20 shillings. 
 
 Mr. Nelson acquainted the Society, that he had reed, a letter from 
 S r John Philipps, wherein he propose's the Erection of a like Work- 
 house in the Liberty of Westminster, as ha's been Erected in the City 
 of London, he being of opinion that the same Act of Parliament which 
 impower'd the City of London to set up such a Workhouse, extend's 
 also to the Liberty of Westminster ; 
 
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 Agreed that Mr. Edwards be desired to inspect the Statutes con- 
 cerning this Matter, and that he make his Report at next Meeting. 
 
 A Letter was Read from Mr. A. D. Chetwood, accepting the Cor- 
 respondence. 
 
 Thursday, 9 March, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubs, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Jennef; the 
 Secretary : who Adjourn'd to this day sennight. 
 
 Thursday, 16 March, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Mr. Stubs, Mr. Lewis a Correspondent, Coll. Colchester, Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Meller, Mr. Jenner, Mr. 
 Melmoth, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Lovyband, Mr. 
 Newman a Correspondent, S r Ric. Bulkeley and Mr. Sturmy 
 Correspondents. 
 Mr. Meller in the Chair, the L d B p of Chichester being absent. 
 
 The Committee appointed to inspect the Bristol Account, &c, not 
 attending, Order'd that the same Gentlemen be again summon'd to 
 meet here this day sennight, at three a clock, upon the same Affair. 
 
 The Secretary producing a double List of all the Great Towns in 
 England and Wales, 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do bring a Printed Specimen of it to the 
 next Meeting. 
 
 The Secretary acquainting the Society that there is a likelyhood 
 of obtayning £40 per annum, either to this Society, or to the Corpora- 
 tion for propagating the Gospell in Foreign Parts : 'Twas Order'd 
 that Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Edwards, and the Secretary should meet at 
 the Rainbow Coffee-house on Tuesday next at 5 a Clock, and go to 
 the Parties concern'd, in Order to make a farther Report at next 
 Meeting. 
 
 Order'd that the Messenger do follow the Secretaries Directions in 
 all Matters relating to the Business of the Society. 
 
 Mr. Tanner the Chancellor of Norwich having written for a con- 
 siderable Parcel of Books and Papers (to be paid for,) the Society 
 Order'd 200 of the Sheets concerning the Obligations to Shun Vice 
 and Immorality to be presented to him, there being near 2,000 of 
 them in the Treasurer's hands, and none to be bought elsewhere. 
 
 The Secretary produced a letter from Mr. Yate, who say's that his 
 Friend is desirous to make an Assignment to the Society of the 6 
 Houses in Gloucester Court, upon their discharging him of his 
 Covenants, in order to the Societies receiving the Rents of the Houses 
 as soon as they please. 
 
 Order'd that the farther Consideration of this Matter be adjourn'd 
 to the next Meeting, and that the Secretary do summon the Absent 
 Members to attend. 
 
 Mr. Palmer of Chelsea was approv'd as a Residing Member, and 
 Mr. Meller to desire his Attendance. 
 
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 The Secretary producing the Printed Paper of Schools as Amended 
 according to Order, and also the Additions to the List of Charity- 
 Schools : they were deliver'd to Mr. Edwards for his farther con- 
 sideration. 
 
 Thursday, 23 March, 1703-4. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Bulstrode, Dr. Slare, Mr. Andrews, the 
 Secretary, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Jenner, Mr. Shute, Mr. Hoare, Mr. 
 Sturmy a Correspondent, Mr. Trymmer, Mr. Grabe a Corre- 
 spondent, Mr. Neville, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 Mr. Bulstrode in the Chair, the L d B p of Chichester being absent. 
 
 Mr. Edwards Reported that he had Inspected the Statutes men- 
 tion'd in the Minutes of the 2d Instant, and that he found that they 
 do extend to the Liberty of Westm r . 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Chamberlayne and Mr. Michel (one of the Agents 
 for Schools) be desired to give the Society a List of such Persons 
 names, as they suppose will be willing to be Commissioners for the 
 Erection of a new Workhouse in or near Westm r . 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Jenner be desired to Inspect the Accounts of the 
 Work-houses set up at Bristol and other places, and that he do make 
 an Abstract of all for the perusal of the Society as soon as he can 
 conveniently. 
 
 The Secretary made a farther Report concerning the ^40 per ann. 
 (being a Farm called Grave's Farm in Great Gransden, in Hunting- 
 donshire) left to Charitable uses by the Rev. Mr. Barnabas Oley 
 deceas'd, and that by the Tenor of the Will it seem's most proper for 
 the promoting the Designs of the Corporation Society for propagating 
 he Gospel in Foreign Parts : Also that Mr. Rock of the Temple ha's 
 he Will and all the other Writings in his hands, which he is willing 
 o show to any that shall be sent to him for this purpose. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Melmoth and Mr. Edwards be desired to go to 
 Mr. Rock, and inspect the said Writings, in order to the making a 
 farther Report at next Meeting. 
 
 The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 Mr. Gardiner Reported that they had been at Ware, to receive the 
 Inhabitants Answer to their Proposal of Erecting a Charity School 
 there, upon the houses design'd to be given thereunto by Mr. Neale 
 (which are of ^18 a year value) but that the Parishioners did not 
 think fit to comply with it. 
 
 Also that the Charity given to St. Sepulchres Parish by Mr. Reeve 
 deceas'd, is now settled, in favour of the Parish. 
 
 Agreed, that Dr. Slare be desir'd to move Mr. Neal, to give the 
 above-mention'd houses to this Society. 
 
 The Secretary produced a Printed Specimen of the double List of 
 the Great Towns, &c, in England and Wales. 'Twas order'd to be 
 farther consider'd when Coll. Colchester is present. 
 
 Mr. Shute acquainted the Society that one Mr. Aldrich had been 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 267 
 
 with him about buying the houses given by Mr. Yate's friend, and that 
 in the name of a friend he offers £60 for them, Mr. Shute was desired 
 to treat with him, and to see how much more can be gotten for them ; 
 and the Secretary was Order'd to certify Mr. Yeate that the Society 
 is about the sale of them, and hope soon to indemnifie his Friend, and 
 will apply the money accrueing thereby according to his pious Inten- 
 tion. And that his pleasure is desir'd to be known, whether an Ad- 
 vertisement concerning them may be inserted into the News Papers. 
 
 The Secretary acquainting the Society that he ha's many Letters 
 and Papers to read ; 
 
 Order'd that they be read at next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 30 March, 1704. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Edwards, 
 Mr. Jenner, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Hoare, Mr. 
 Melmoth. 
 Mr. Edwards in the Chair, the L d B? of Chichester being absent. 
 i. Mr. Treasurer acquainting the Society that there is a want of 
 some of Dr. Bray's Baptismal Covenants ; he was Order'd to buy an 
 hundred of them. 
 
 2. Mr. Stubs moving the Society for some of their Papers to be 
 dispers'd by the Ministers ofWhitford, Ingostow, &c, near Chelms- 
 ford in Essex : the Treasurer was Order'd to furnish him with 3 
 Packets, their value, in all, not exceeding 15 shillings. 
 
 3. Mr. Stubs shewing the great Inconvenience happening to divers 
 Members, who coming at the usual hour, have tarried very long before 
 there was a Quorum, to enter upon the Business of the Society, 
 
 4. Agreed that if there be not a Quorum by five a clock, there shall 
 be no business done for that time. 
 
 5. Resolved that this be a Standing Order of the Society. 
 
 Mr. Stubs reported that he ha's visited Mr. Rock, that he ha's seen 
 the Will of Mr. Oley, and that Mr. Rock ha's desired him to mention 
 the Affair to the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts, 
 he desiring that the Estate may be Vested in them forthwith. 
 
 Mr. Edwards related that he ha's a friend who will give £70 for the 
 houses given to this Society by Mr. Yeate's friend. 
 
 A Letter was Read from Mr. Hales at Berlin, dated 23 Febr. 1703-4, 
 to Mr. Chamberlayne wherein he certifies his dispersing the Soldier's 
 Monitor amongst the Soldiers in Garrison there ; his procuring it to 
 be recommended to the K. of Prussia, who is likely to cause it to be 
 distributed amongst all his Soldiers : his obtaining a promise of the 
 Prince of Saxe-Gotha to recommend it to the K. of Sueden ; and of 
 some Moscovite Gentlemen to do the same with the Czar. 
 
 Mr. Hales also sent over a little Tract entituled Essais de qiielques 
 Exercises de Devotion, drawn up by Monsieur Jaquelot, a French 
 Man, which if approv'd by our English Divines, the K. of Prussia will 
 
268 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 introduce it into his own Chappel, and all the Reformed Churches 
 throughout his Dominions. 
 
 Agreed that Dr. Manningham be desired to peruse the said Treatise, 
 and that he give his Opinion of it at next Meeting. 
 
 Mr. Hales also mention'd his sending over a Transcript of the 
 Instructions to be observ'd by the Preceptors to the Czar's son, and 
 desired the Names of some good Authors to recommend to him, 
 which was order'd to be consider'd at next Meeting. 
 
 The Translation also of an Account drawn up by Mons r Wracko- 
 witz a Lithuanian and sent by Mr. Hales, was read, concerning the 
 deplorable Estate of the Protestant Religion in Lithuania and 
 Samogilia. 
 
 A Translation of a Letter from Mr. Ostervald at Neufchatel dated 
 4 Febr., 17 14 to Mr. Masson was Read, giving an Account of the 
 Liturgy for the whole Year, lately established there, and which he sent 
 therewith, and was produced ; 
 
 Order'd that the Secretary do translate it. 
 
 The Secretary saying that he ha's many other Letters, they were 
 refer'd to the next Meeting. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Edwards be Chairman for the ensuing Month. 
 
 Thursday, 6 April, 1704. 
 
 Present'. Mr. Shute, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hoare, Mr. Neville, the 
 Secretary, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Stubs, S r Humfrey 
 Mackworth, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Newman a Correspondent. 
 Mr. Hoare in the Chair, Mr. Edwards being absent. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Michel be putt in Mind of the List of Names 
 for Commissioners to the intended Workhouse in or near West- 
 minster. 
 
 2. Agreed that Dr. Slare be put in mind of moving Mr. Neale to 
 give his houses in Ware to this Society. 
 
 3. The Secretary related that he had seen Mr. Yate, who having 
 consulted his Friend, seem'd to be of Opinion that the houses in 
 Gloucester Court are worth much more than ha's been offer'd for 
 them ; that he is unwilling that any Advertisement should be printed 
 about them ; and that he agree's that this Society may receive the 
 Rents, as soon as they are vested in Trustees, whereby he may be 
 indemnified as to his Covenants. 
 
 4. Order'd that at a full Meeting it be Consider'd how to vest these 
 houses in some of the Members of this Society. 
 
 5 . Agreed that the Treatise refer'd to Dr. Manningham at last 
 Meeting, be put into the Hands of his Grace the Arch-B? of Canter- 
 bury, together with Mr. Hales's last Letter ; and that Mr. Chamber- 
 layne be desired to present them. 
 
 6. Order'd that the Secretary do desire Mr. Grabe to recommend 
 
JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 269 
 
 Mr. Hales to his Brother who is Secretary of State to the K. of 
 Prussia. 
 
 7. Agreed that Mr. Neville be desired to speak to the B? of Salis- 
 bury to recommend Mr. Hales to Baron Spanheim, that thus he may 
 be made known to the K. of Prussia. 
 
 8. A Letter was Read from Mr. Whiston giving an Account of jheir 
 setting up Charity Schools in Cambridge, together with an Abridge- 
 ment of their Orders, and a Copy of the Agreement for their Erection. 
 He transmitted also their Orders at large, and their new Form of 
 Prayer, both Printed : all which were refer'd to Mr. Stubs, and he was 
 desired to fit them for the Press, in such Form as he shall think fit. 
 
 9. Agreed that after this Meeting is over, the Society be Adjourn'd 
 to this day fortnight. 
 
 10. Mr. Edwards, who could not attend, sent a Letter, together 
 with a Paper, about the Charity Schools, submitting it to the correc- 
 tion of the Society before it be Printed : and an Amendment being 
 made, 'twas Order'd to be Printed, and Mr. Treasurer to take care of 
 the Impression. 
 
 11. The Agents for Schools being called in, 
 
 12. Mr. Gardiner Reported from Dr. Slare,that Mr. Neale is willing 
 to make a Conveyance of his houses in Ware to this Society, towards 
 carrying on their pious designs, when they please. 
 
 13. Mr. Mitchell related that they find, at present, several obstacles 
 against the Erection of an Incorporated Work-house in Westminster. 
 
 14. 'Twas propos'd that there should be a procession of the Poor 
 Children in Whitson-week, on Monday and Tuesday ; the Secretary 
 was Order'd to consult Dr. Manningham about it, and to Report his 
 Opinion at next Meeting. 
 
 15. A Letter was read from Mr. Disney of Lincoln, giving an 
 account of the Erection of two Charity Schools there, their hopes of 
 a third ; and that the Dean and Chapter will Erect a fourth. 
 
 16. A Letter was read from Mr. Grave of Lewes, owning the Receipt 
 of 6 of the new Packets. 
 
 17. S r Humfrey Mackworth propos'd again the Erecting of Libraries 
 in Wales, and Mr. Stubs undertook to draw up proposals for that End. 
 
 18. The Secretary saying that many other Letters remain to be read, 
 they were refer'd to the next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 20 April, 1704. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Manningham, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 Meller, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Bulstrode, Mr. Hoar, 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Grabeand Mr. D'effray Correspondents, Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Brom- 
 field, Dr. Slare. 
 
 Mr. Edwards in the Chair. 
 Dr. Manningham Reported that he ha's perused the Treatise 
 
270 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 refer'd to him the 30th of March, and that he find's it to be very well 
 drawn up ; but that 'tis much more proper for Private Families, or 
 our Religious Societies, than to be read in Churches, there being 
 nothing Liturgical in it. 
 
 The Minute about recommending some good Books to the Pre- 
 ceptors of the Czars Son, being taken into Consideration, the 
 Society pitch'd upon The Whole Duty of Man, and Dr. Henry More's 
 Ethicks, till they consider farther. 
 
 S r Humfrey Mackworth layd before the Society some Clauses for 
 Encorporating of the Benefactors to Charity-Schools : to be added to 
 the Printed Bill for the better Employment and Settlement of the 
 Poor, that thus it may be consider'd against the next Session of 
 Parliament, and by this means be included in the said Bill : which 
 was Read and some Amendments was made thereunto. And the 
 Thanks of the Society was given him by Mr. Chairman. 
 
 Thursday, 27 April, 1704. 
 
 Present: Dr. Manningham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Shute, Mr. Stubs, Mr. 
 D'effray and Mr. Grabe Correspondents, the Secretary : Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. Neville, Mr. Nelson, Dr. Slare. 
 Mr. Edwards in the Chair. 
 
 1. Agreed that Mr. Edwards be desired to draw up an Instrument 
 for Vesting the houses given by Mr. Yeate's friend, in some of the 
 Members of this Society. 
 
 2. Mr. Chamberlayne reported that he had attended his Grace the 
 A. B. of Canterbury, with the Printed Treatise mention'd in the Minutes 
 of the 6th Instant, and Mr. Hales's last Letter ; and that his Grace 
 bad him let Mr. Hales and this Society know, that he is in hopes that 
 there will be received in Prussia, another Liturgy or Service, drawn 
 up nearer to that of the Church of England than that of Mons r 
 Jacquelot. 
 
 3. Order'd that Mr. Downing do not for the future, publish any 
 Paper which he receive's from this Society to Print but by the direc- 
 tions thereof. 
 
 4. Dr. Manningham consented to the meeting of the Poor Children 
 in his Church in Whitson-week, tho' he shall then be at Windsor ; 
 and the Agents are thereby at liberty to proceed therein as they shall 
 think fit. 
 
 Mr. Stubs presented his Proposal for the Erection of Lending 
 Libraries in Wales, to which some Amendments being made, they 
 were Order'd to be farther Consider'd. 
 
 The Chaplain of the ship Ranelagh (mention'd in the Minutes of 
 the 3rd of February) desiring (by Dr. Manningham) another parcel 
 of the Societies Books and Papers, the former having done much 
 good : The Treasurer was Order'd to send him a parcel, the value not 
 exceeding 10 shillings. 
 
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 S r John Philipps, writing to Mr. Shute for a parcel of the Societies 
 Books and Papers, Mr. Treasurer was Order'd to send him a parcel 
 whose value shall not exceed ten shillings. 
 
 Mr. Treasurer moving that his Accounts may be Audited, 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Edwards, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Hoar, Mr. Stubs, Mr. Hodges, and Dr. Slare, with Mr. Treasurer, or 
 any 3 of them, be desired to Audit the same, this day sennight, by 
 3 a clock. 
 
 The Secretary produc'd his Translation of the Service establish'd 
 in the Church of Neufchatel, which was refer'd to Mr. Nelson's 
 perusal. 
 
 Mr. D'effray related the Case of Joseph Jonas the Jewish Proselyte, 
 formerly mention'd, which was Order'd to be farther consider'd, in 
 order to the preparing an account of him, that then the Society may 
 know whether he be a proper Object of their Charity. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Nelson be Chairman for the Month ensuing. 
 
 The Agents for Schbols being call'd in 
 
 Mr. Skate Reported that within about a fortnight, there ha's been 
 bequeathed and given to White-Chapel School the sum of £70. 
 
 Mr. Mitchel Reported also, that within the same time, a Gentleman 
 ha's left ^100 to the Workhouse in St. Margaret's Westminster. 
 
 Mr. Skate also related, that a School is about to be set up at St. 
 Mary Overeies. 
 
 Mr. Gardiner Reported likewise, that a Charity-School is now 
 Open'd at St. Anne's, Westm r , for 30 Girls : that there's now Subscribed 
 £42- 9 s - P er ann., and that £48 was collected the last Sunday at 
 the Church doors : and that there ha's been given to it besides, 
 22 pounds. 
 
 Thursday, 4 May, 1704. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Dr. Mapletoft, Dr. Slare, Mr. Shute, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Bulstrode, 
 Mr. Edwards, Mr. Brewster. 
 
 Dr. Slare in the Chair, being deputed by Mr. Nelson. 
 i . Mr. Hodges Reported from the Committee appointed to inspect 
 the Treasurer's Accompts that they had Audited the same accordingly, 
 and found that now there doe's remain in the Treasurer's hands, the 
 sum of ^09. 05s. 02|d. To which Report the Society Agreed. 
 
 2. A Letter was Read from Mr. Varlo of Portsmouth, who hinting 
 at a want of the Paper concerning the Duty of Servants, the Society 
 order'd a dozen to be sent to him. His Account also of his disposing 
 the Societies Packets amongst the Commanders of Merchants Ships 
 was produc'd, and the Secretary Order'd to Answer his Letter. 
 
 3. Order'd that Mr. Forbes Minister of Bicester in Oxfordshire, be 
 a Corresponding Member for Oxfordshire, upon the Recommendation 
 of Mr. Shute. 
 
 4. A Letter was Read from Mr. Salmon of Mepsal, containing 
 
272 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 (amongst other things) a Project lately set on foot by him, viz'., 12 
 Gentlemen and Clergy-men subscribe each 20 shillings for buying 
 of such books as they agree upon, which are lent, at certain times, 
 amongst one another : at the yeares end, the books are divided into 
 12 Lots, and so divided amongst them. Thus, each man reads £\2 
 worth of books for 20s., and at the years end ha's the value of his 
 money. 
 
 5. A Letter was read from Mr. Ludolf to Mr. Chamberlayne, dated 
 from, Copenhagen 2 April, 1704, who certifying that Mr. Michaelis 
 the Lutheran Minister at Archangel ha's sometimes Opportunities of 
 dispersing good books amongst the English there : the Society Order'd 
 a parcel of books and Papers, not exceeding 10s. value, to be sent 
 thither. 
 
 6. A Letter was Read from Mr. Banks of Hull, describing the 
 Workhouses, Schools, and Hospitals there, 'twas referr'd to Mr. 
 Edwards for the present, and Mr. Treasurer was desired to inspect 
 his books to know whether any of the Sea-packets were sent to him ; 
 and to send him a fitting parcell in case none, or but few are allready 
 sent. 
 
 7. Letters were read from Mr. Springate of Lewes, Mr. Olyffe of 
 Dunton, and Mr. Cooke of Wittenham, all accepting the Corre- 
 spondence. 
 
 8. A Letter was Read from Mr. Bedford of Bristol, owning the 
 receipt of 7 of the Societies last Packetts. 
 
 9. Another from Mr. Grave of Lewes owning the Receipt of 6 of the 
 like Packets. 
 
 10. The Society taking into Consideration the intended Gift of 
 Mr. Neale, Mr. Bulstrode was desired to draw up a Conveiance of the 
 formerly mention'd houses, vesting them in Dr. Slare, Mr. Bulstrode, 
 Mr. Melmoth, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bromfield, and Mr. Hodges, in 
 Trust, for this Society. 
 
 11. Order'd that the Secretary do attend the Dean of Lincoln, 
 and in the Name of this Society, desire him to preach at St. Andrews 
 Church Holbourn in Whitson week, at the Meeting of all the Poor 
 Children. 
 
 12. The Agents being call'd in, 
 
 13. Mr. Mitchell Reported that a Gentlewoman did lately bring in 
 ^20 as a gift to the Workhouse in St. Margarets Westm r . 
 
 Many other Letters remaining to be read, they were refer'd to the 
 next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, May 11, 1704. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. 
 Stubs, Mr. Shute, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Bradley and Mr. Sturmy 
 Correspondents. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 Order'd, That Mr. Edwards do dispatch the Instrument committed 
 to his care about Mr. Yeate's Friends houses. 
 
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 The Proposals for Lending Librarys in Wales being read, and ap- 
 proved, Mr. Stubs is desired to perfect it with an addition of y e 
 Trustees names. 
 
 Mr. Stubs desiring a parcel of y e Societys Papers for the Royal 
 Anne now under his care, ordered that a sum not exceeding 20s. be 
 given him for that purpose. 
 
 A Letter from Mr. Boughton of Launceston complaining that he 
 had not reed, a Parcel ; another from Mr. Joseph Margate of Kempton 
 accepting y e Correspondence. 
 
 Several other Letters were referred till next Meeting. 
 
 Thursday, 18 May, 1704. 
 
 Present: Mr. Nelson, Mr. Shute, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Palmer, the 
 
 Secretary, Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 Agreed that Mr. Bulstrode be put in mind of the Conveyance of 
 Mr. Neales Houses. 
 
 A Letter was read from Mr. Fenwick of Hallanton, concerning the 
 £4. which he gives to the Society as a benefaction for 2 years : this 
 money the Secretary having received, paid in to the Treasurer, who 
 was desired to certifie Mr. Fenwick of it. 
 
 Letters were Read from Mr. Tottie of Eccleshal, Mr. Adamson of 
 Burton, Mr. Turner of Stamford, Mr. Johns of Stroud, Mr. Smyth of 
 Gainsborough, Mr. Allen of Stoke, Mr. Mapletoft of Huntingdon, Mr. 
 Carte of Leicester, Mr. Smith of Paxton, and Mr. Wesley of Epworth, 
 who all with Mr. Fenwick abovementioned, did own the Receipt of 
 the Societies last Packet, and promis'd to promote the Erection of 
 Libraries in the High-lands of Scotland as far as they could. 
 
 A Letter was read from Mr. Lewis of Ackryse. 
 
 Thursday, 25 May, 1704. 
 
 Present: Mr. Shute, Mr. Kirkwood a Correspondent, Mr. Edwards, 
 Mr. Palmer, Mr. Hoare, the Secretary : the Dean of Lincoln, 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Springate a Correspondent, S r Edmund 
 Turner. 
 
 Mr. Nelson in the Chair. 
 
 1. Mr. Edwards related that he now having gotten the Lease of 
 Mr. Yeate's Friends houses, he shall soon finish the Instrument 
 desired of him. 
 
 2. Agreed that Mr. Stubs be put in mind of perfecting the Proposals 
 for Erecting Lending Libraries in Wales. 
 
 3. Mr. Dean of Lincoln certified the Society that he is not sure 
 of being in Town at the Time when the Society desires him to Preach 
 in St. Andrew's Church : but that if he is in Town, he will Preach there. 
 
 4. Agreed that Mr. Hoare be Chairman for the Month ensuing. 
 
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?74 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 5. Mr. Alex. Torriano was Approv'd for a Residing Member, and 
 Mr. Shute promis'd to desire his Attendance. 
 
 6. Letters were read from Mr. Bynns of Stafford, and Mr. A. D. 
 Entwistle owning the Receipt of the Societies last Packets. And 
 some objections being made against the Design of Erecting Libraries 
 in the High-lands of Scotland ; Mr. Kirkwood produced Answers to 
 them in writing, which gave satisfaction to the Society. 
 
 7. A Letter was Read from Mr. Thomlinson of New-Castle-upon- 
 Tine. 
 
 8. The Agents for Schools being called in, they propos'd to the 
 Society that the Marshall's Men might be hired to go before the Poor 
 Children in their Procession to St. Andrews Church, in order to keep 
 off Carts, &c, which the Society agreed to. 
 
 Thursday, 1 June, 1704. 
 
 Present: S r Edmund Turner, Mr. Chamberlayne, Mr. Shute, Mr. 
 
 Edwards, Mr. Newman a Correspondent, the Secretary. 
 
 Mr. Edwards in the Chair, being deputed by Mr. Hoare. 
 
 1. Order'd that the Secretary do desire Dr. Woodward of Poplar to 
 preach next Thursday at St. Andrews Church, in case the Dean of 
 Lincoln should be out of Town. 
 
 2. Dr. Slare related that there is a School set up in Kiderminster 
 in Worcestershire for 32 Boys ; and another begun in the same place 
 for the same number of Boys : being both encouraged by Subscriptions 
 from London. 
 
 3. Agreed that Mr. Treasurer do buy Paper for Printing 3,000 of the 
 New Accounts of Schools. 
 
 4. The Agents for Schools being called in, Mr. Skate shewed a 
 Letter from Reading in Berkshire, certifying that a Charity-school is 
 sett up there for 30 boys, about ,£20 per ann. being Subscribed 
 thereunto. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 THE ABSTRACTS 
 
 OF 
 
 ALL THE CORRESPONDENTS' LETTERS, 
 
 1. Mr. Thomas Frank, of Cranfeild, Bedfordshire, Nov. 22, '99, to 
 Mr. Chamb.erlayne, Proposes to this Society an addition to be made 
 to their first Circular Letter. 
 
 2. Mr. Arthur Bedford, of Bristol, Nov. 27, '99, to Mr. Shute, 
 Signifies that some Lay Societies for Reformation are erecting there. 
 That the Clergy about three months since began a Monthly Meeting, 
 but discontinued it, and that he had some hopes of reviving it. 
 
 3. Mr. Cor. Yeate, A.D., of Marlborough, Nov. 28, '99, from Marl- 
 borough to Mr. Schute, Signifies his approbation of the Design of 
 Schools, as the great foundation of a general & lasting Reformation, 
 & advises that some persons take a Weekly account of the Children's 
 proficience. That the Children & Youth be duly Catechized. That 
 Catecheticall Lectures be set up instead of Lecture Sermons, that the 
 best Xtians in his own Parish are those whom he hath led from the 
 Desk to the Altar. That 50 poor Children had been taught on Charity 
 in his Parish, & that by y e death of y e Benefact rs he has been forced 
 to lay down y e School after above seven years continuance. Promises 
 to contribute twenty Shillings yearly during life to Dr. Bray's Design. 
 Wishes every Parish Cch. in England were furnished with Dr. 
 Comber's Folio. 1 
 
 4. Mr. Arnold Bowen, of Pembroke, Nov. 29, '99, to S r John Philipps, 
 Saith, the Clergy are zealous to promote Reformation, & intend to 
 unite very speedily. That the Gentry have begun to Subscribe 
 towards y e Design of Schools. 
 
 5. Mr. John Lewis, of Ackryse, Kent, Nov. 30, '99, to Mr. Hodges, 
 accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
 6. Mr. Will. Powell 2 [of Llangattock, Crickhowel, near Aber- 
 gavenny], Dec. 5, '99, to Dr. Evans, accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
 1 " Companion to the Temple ; or, a Help to Devotion in the use of 
 the Common Prayer." By Thomas Comber, D.D., Dean of Durham 
 (1691-1699). Reprinted in 7 vols. 8vo. 1841. 
 
 2 The words within brackets added in another MS., and by a different hand 
 from that in which the MS. is written. 
 
276 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 7. Dr. Robert Wynne, of Gresford, in Denbighshire, Dec. 8, '99, to 
 Dr. Evans, Saith, that he had Communicated y e D" Letter to y e 
 Clergy at their meeting, who were well pleased with the Contents of 
 it, their union being to the Same excellent purposes. That they had 
 agreed on two particulars. 1. To bring an acco' of what practice each 
 Member observed in his Parish contrary to y e Rubricks & Canons. 
 2. That each person make a Notitia of his Parish. 
 
 8. Mr. John Price, of Wrexham, in Flintshire, Dec. '99, to Dr. 
 Evans, Saith, that he had communicated his Letter to y e Society there 
 who rejoiced at y e contents of it. 
 
 9. Mr. John Williams, A Deacon of Swansey, Glamorganshire, 
 Dec. 11, '99, to S r Humphrey Mackworth, accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
 10. Mr. Robt. Wynne, Rector of Llanddemolen, near Bangor, in 
 Carnarvonshire, Dec. 14, '99, to Dr. Evans, Saith, that y e Bishop of 
 Bangor had given a strict charge to his Clergy to meet frequently, & 
 had given them directions to that purpose. That the Clergy of each 
 Deanery unite together. That y e Bishop is personally present at one 
 or other of y e Meetings, the Clergy throout y e whole Diocess being 
 associated. 
 
 11. Dr. John Jones, Dean of Bangor, Dec. 16, '99, from Beaumaris, 
 Saith, That he has set up Schools for y e Poorer Sort at his own 
 charge, but of late their poverty is so great that they cannot allow 
 themselves time to learn. That he has made it his business to 
 recomend Dr. Bray's Design, but Taxes, want & poverty is the con- 
 stant answer. That there are very few deluded people in those parts, 
 & that Ignorance & unconcernedness are the reigning diseases. 
 
 12. Mr. Meyrick, of Carmarthen, Dec. 23, '99, to Dr. Evans, accepts 
 y e Correspondence. 
 
 13. Mr. John Tatam, of Sutton-on-y e -Hill, Derbyshire, Jan. 3/99, 
 to Mr. Hodges, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 14. Mr. John Ellis, of Gonalston, Nottinghamsh. Jan. 8, '99, to 
 Mr. Hodges, accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
 15. Mr. Maurice Lisle, of Gisborough, North East Riding, Jan. 13, 
 '99, to Mr. Hodges, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 16. Mr. Jonathan Colmer, of Babcary, in Somersetshire, Jan. 16, 
 '99, to Mr. Shute, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 17. Mr. Robert Burscough, of Totness, Devonshire, January 20, '99, 
 to Mr. King, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 18. Dr. Hopkins, of Worcester, Jan. 22, '99, to Dr. Hayley, accepts 
 y e Correspondence. 
 
 19. (Lay) Mr. Henry Gilbert, of Locko, Derbyshire, Jan. 20, '99, to 
 Mr. Hilmer, Saith, That y e Clergy of that County are unwilling to 
 unite in Societies till they have order from their Bishop ; & advises y' 
 the Bp. should be prevailed with to write to Mr. Horton, Minister of 
 All Saints in Derby — 
 
 The Minister of Morley, of the same date, advises y e same thing. 
 
 20. Dr. John Tyler, Dean of Hereford, Jan. 23, '99, to Dr. Hayley, 
 accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
APPENDIX. 277 
 
 21. Mr. John Davies, Minister 1 of Bodlwythan, Flintshire, Jan. 27, 
 '99, to Dr. Evans, Saith, that y e Clergy had met & agreed to y e same 
 Articles with those at Wrexham ; only deemed it proper to remove 
 their Monthly Lectures from place to place to receive y e Sacrament, 
 & make a collection for y e poor, & distribute y e Alms, every Meeting. 
 The Circular Letter was communicated to all the Clergy there present. 
 
 22. Mr. Ellis, of Gonalston, Nottinghamshire, Jan. 27,^99, gives 
 hopes of a Meeting of the Clergy about Nottingham ; desires to be 
 inform'd how far he may communicate y e Papers of this Society, 
 & in what Method. The Clergy in those parts have not seen the 
 Archbishop of Canterbury's Letter. 
 
 23. Mr. N. Ellison, Jan. 27, '99, from Newcastle, Northumberland, 
 to S r George Wheeler, Saith, That y e Town of Newcastle hath made 
 y e Education & Catechizing of youth very easie & cheap, & that many 
 poor are taught gratis. That y e Town hath provided two Catecheticall 
 Lectures. He hopes y l the Traders to America will furnish Libraries 
 there ; proposes y' every Author of an usefull Book should give one 
 or two copies to the Plantations ; promises his utmost assistance in 
 discouraging Immorality and Prophaneness. 
 
 24. Mr. John Tatam, of Sutton-on-y e -Hill, in Derbyshire, Jan. 27, 
 '99, tells Mr. Hodges, y' he Supposes he has reed, hints from another 
 hand where the Reformacon in those parts sticks, & is ready to give 
 acco 1 of all other difficulties started with design to stop its progress, 
 & to propose a method to remove them. 
 
 25. S r William Dawes, from Boking, in Essex, to Mr. Nelson, Feb. 
 5, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 26. Mr. Robert Humphries, from Harlech, Merionethshire, to Dr. 
 Evans, Feb. 6, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 27. Mr. Edward Welshman, from Lapworth, Warwickshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Feb. 12, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 28. Mr. R. Willett, of Stretton, near Cirencester, Glocestershire, 
 Feb. 12, Signifies to y e Society his approbation of y e Societies for 
 Reformation, & their methods, & his own readiness to promote their 
 Design, desires the advice of this Society, & adds that y e Clergy are 
 well disposed towards it, & that they are very happy in a sober, 
 prudent Gentry, & advises that application be made to them. 
 
 29. Mr. John Bradshaw, of Namptwich, Cheshire, Feb. 12, '99, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Saith, That 400 of le Clark's 2 Letters had been 
 dispersed in those parts by a Member of Parlm', that y e inundation 
 of vice is owing to the Toleration, that in order to Suppress it we 
 must have more Religious Magistrates ; desires Mr. Chamberlayne 
 
 1 The word Minister is scored through in another MS., and " living at " 
 substituted for it, and after Bodlwythan is inserted " A private tutor in St. 
 Asaph parish." . ,, 
 
 a "Five Letters concerning the Inspiration of Holy Scriptures, 1090. 
 John Le Clerc, a celebrated Protestant writer, born at Geneva 1657. Re- 
 nounced Calvinism and became a zealous Arminian. Died 1736. 
 
278 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 to Signifie y e design of this Society to y e Bp. of Chester, without 
 whose knowledge and approbation he will do nothing. 
 
 30. Mr. Ellis, of Gonalston, Nottinghamshire, Feb. 14, '99, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Saith, That most of y e Clergy he hath discoursed 
 w th approve y c Design. That he had written to y 1 ' A. Bishop of York 
 about it, &: desired his sentim ts ; and that he had reed, a very favour- 
 able answer from him, & doubts not but that y e encouragem 1 y e A.Bp. 
 gave will soon forward y e Design in his Neighlyhood, desires directions 
 from this Society. 
 
 31. Mr. Fr. Bragge, of Hitchin, Hartfordshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Feb. 15, '99 expresses his approbation of y e design, & desires to know 
 what Correspondence is expected by y e Society from y e members of 
 it, & in what manner it is to be carried on, that he may be y e better 
 able to give a direct answer. 
 
 32. Mr. Tatam, of Sutton-on-y c -Hill, in Derbyshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlaine, Feb. 15, '99, promises to use his endeavours to engage y e 
 Clergy of his Neighb r hood in Societies, & to pursue any farther 
 measures w ch this Society shall deem proper, advises y' each of the 
 Clergy should have y e Occasional Letter & y e Bedfordshire Acco' 
 more especially, five persons whom he names, who have great in- 
 fluence on y e rest of y e Clergy. That w th out the order & directions 
 of y e Bp. nothing can be done, & therefore hopes this Society will 
 procure them. 
 
 ^2i- Mr. James Harries, of Lantrissent, Glamorganshire, to Dr. 
 Evans, Feb. 15, '99, Saith he hath put up two Schools, & set up 
 Catechetical Lectures in his Parish and hopes his example will obtain 
 thro' y e whole County. 
 
 34. Mr. Thomas Ibbot, of Swaffam, Norfolk, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Feb. 16, '99, Saith, he heartily wishes y e design of y e ArchBp.'s Letter 
 and y e Bedfordshire acco' may be promoted in his neighb r hood, in- 
 timates y' the State of Religion in those parts is very lamentable, & 
 accepts y e Correspondence w th this Society. 
 
 35. Mr. Jno. Edwards, from Lwydiarth, Montgomeryshire, to Dr. 
 Evans, Feb. 16, '99, Saith, That Dr. Wynne, y e Chancellor, approves 
 of y e design, that y e Rural Dean of Pola had summoned his Clergy by 
 a Circular Letter — that they had met & resolved on particulars con- 
 formable to their Brethren at Wrexham, too tedious here to insert, 
 vide, that they intend to hold their Meetings at two Market Towns 
 alternately, that in y e whole Deanery there is but one Free School en- 
 dowed for poor Children to learn to read, &c, complains of the great 
 number of y e Poor, & how difficult it will be to raise a Fund for their 
 Education, gives a great Characf of Mr. Vaughan, of Lwydiarth, a 
 Gentleman w th whom he dwells, obliges his Curate to teach y e youth 
 of y e Parish where he resides not, and in his other Parish he has made 
 some advances towards setling a Free School, which will be opened 
 after Easter, desires every Clergyman in his neighb r hood may have y c 
 printed Account of y e Society & y e Bedfordshire Letter, Saith that it 
 is not difficult to put in practice y c Design of Reformation in those 
 
APPENDIX. 279 
 
 parts, the Bp. of y e Diocess being y c general Patron, Desires Dr. Evans 
 to write to the Rural Deans to forward y e work. 
 
 36. Mr. Elison, Feb. 17, '99, from Newcastle, Northumberland, gives 
 directions to Mr. Chamberlayne how to send to him. 
 
 37. Mr. Bedford, from Bristol, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Feb. 17, '99, 
 Saith, That a meeting of y e Clergy at Bristol had been obstructed by 
 Mr. Cary w ch he has hopes of reviving, that he would communicate o r 
 Circular Letter to y e Clergy & send y e sentim ts , gives a short ace' of 
 w' is done to educate y e Poor at Bristol. 
 
 38. Dr. Hopkins, from Worcester, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Feb. 17, 
 '99, Saith, That y e Bishop at his visitation recomended y e meetings of 
 y e Clergy, & that they resolved to begin early at y e spring, that he will 
 endeav r first to get a meeting of y e Rural Deans & some others of y e 
 principal Clergy, and w th them consult y e settlement of y e meetings 
 in y e most convenient places of y e County, desires an Acco' of the 
 Correspond' 3 in y e neighbouring Counties of Warwick, Glocester, &c, 
 and promises to communicate all material occurrencies to this Society. 
 
 39. Mr. Price, of Wrexham, in Flintshire, Feb. 18, '99, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Saith, That y c Clergy in Denbighshire & Flintshire have 
 associated according to y e Bedfordshire model, that they resolved to 
 rectifie what was amiss in themselves w th respect to y e Rubricks & 
 Canons. To send for a considerable number of small Books. He 
 desires to see our methods of raising subscriptions and regulating the 
 Schools. 
 
 40. Mr. John Scot, of Northwood, in y e Isle of Weight, to Mr. 
 Bromfeild, Feb. y e 19, '99, accepts y e Correspondence, desires to know 
 y e methods of this Society has formed, & to have printed y e papers, 
 & that a Copy of our general Letter may be sent to four Clergymen, 
 whose names he mentions, to induce them to assist him ; & desires 
 Mr. Bromfeild to engage some Gentlemen of the Island in the Design. 
 
 41. Mr. Will. Fenwick, of Hallaton, Leicestershire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Feb. 19, '99, approves y e Design in every Branch of it, & 
 prays y' the whole Kingdom may unanimously concurr, Saith, y l some 
 of the Clergy in his neighbourhood have their monthly meeting, that 
 he had recommended to them Certain Queries mentioned in his Letter 
 in order to promote a general Reformation of manners. 
 
 42. Mr. Robt. Burschough, of Totness, Devonshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Feb. 20, '99, accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
 43. Mr. George Raymond, of Ipswich, Suffolk, to Dr. Slare, Feb. 
 20, '99, Saith, a Society is lately begun at Ipswich under his direction, 
 & y l they have set up Evening prayers w ch are very laudably fre- 
 quented ; & were propounding y e Design of Schools. 
 
 44. Mr. P. Smith, of Kimbolton, Huntingtonshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Feb. 20, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 45. Dr. Will. Nichols, of Selsey, in Sussex, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Feb. 20, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 46. Mr. W. Dobson, of Chiddesdon, Hantshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Feb. 21, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
280 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 47; Dr. Nichols of Selsey, in Sussex, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Feb. 
 2 3> '99> approves the advice of beginning the work by a Meeting of 
 y e Clergy, & accordingly hath written to the Bishop for his consent & 
 advice. 
 
 48. Mr. Welshman, from Lapworth, Warwickshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Feb. 26, '99, promises his utmost endeav" to promote y* 
 Design of this Society, tho' he forsees many difficulties, Saith, he has 
 endeavoured these ten years to get a School for y e poor of his Parish ; 
 w ch does not answer his expectation, the Houses being at such distance 
 y' the smaller Children cannot come, & the parents cannot spare 
 others from their work ; on this head he desires the advise of this 
 Society. He will endeavour to obtain a meeting of y e Clergy, the 
 Bishop having already recommended it. However, He fears it will 
 be of little use by reason of y e Poverty of the Clergy. 
 
 49. Mr. Scot, of Northwood, in y e Isle of Weight, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Feb. 26, '99, directs how to convey ought to him. 
 
 50. Dr. Hopkins, from Worcester, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Feb. 26, 
 '99, Complains of y e great damage arising to the Church from Popish 
 Patrons, proposes that some quick & easie way may be provided to 
 convict Recusants, so as to render them & their Trustees incapable of 
 Presenting ; as by making void all Grants made by them of Advou- 
 sons since last Xtmas, & all others not made on valuable considera- 
 tions to be proved in some Court of Record, &c, and w th all urges it 
 as no hard matter to devest them of Advowsons. 1 
 
 51. Mr. Ro. Willett, of Stratton, near Cirencester, Glocestershire, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Feb. 26, '99, Saith he hath written to y e Bishop of 
 Gloucesf desiring him to put him upon using his endeavours to form 
 Societies of y e Clergy, promises to ace 1 for y e progress of y e Design 
 from time to time, together w th the discouragements & difficulties it 
 shall meet withall. 
 
 52. Mr. Bradshaw, of Namptwich, in Cheshire, To Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Feb. 26, '99, desires to know the Names of the Members of this 
 Society, Saith, the Clergy of the Deanery have met at his house every 
 Month for these two years last past, but cannot say y* all are brought 
 to one exact Conformity to the Canons. Complains of Dr. Bray for 
 not continuing his Correspondence w th him, &c, as likewise of y e want 
 of good Justices, without whom little Reformation of manners can be 
 expected. That they have attempted to erect Schools for the Poor 
 without success, Says the Authors must pay the Carriage of what 
 peices are sent till they have more exactly form'd themselves. 
 
 53. A. Deacon Yate, to Mr. Chamberlayne, from Marlborough, Feb. 
 27, '99, Saith he hath disposed of several of the Bedfordshire Letters 
 among the Clergy, but does not find them very forward to follow the 
 
 1 By 3 Jac. I., c. 5, s. 13, a Popish recusant convict is disabled to present. 
 Further Acts confirming this were 1 William and Mary, c. 26, s. 2 ; 13 Anne, 
 c. 13 ; 11 George II., c. 17, s. 5 ; 10 George IV., c. 7, ss. 13, 16, 17, 18. 
 See Phillimore, pp. 394-401. 
 
APPENDIX, 281 
 
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 example, that they have been encouraged thereto by y e command and 
 example of their Diocesan ever since his first appearance among them, 
 that his L d ship had given three hundred Pounds per Ann., one hundred 
 Pounds whereof passeth thro' his hands for an Augmentation to the 
 poorer Clergy, Exhibitions in either University, & apprenticing poor 
 Children ; hopes to effect something after next Easter Visitation, In- 
 treats directions from this Society. 
 
 54. Mr. Lewis, of Acryse, Kent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Feb. 28, '99, 
 can find but two Clergymen within ten miles round him whom he can 
 confide in as favourers of the Design, that y e Clergy exposed it as a 
 reviving of Presbyterian Classes encouraging Fanaticism Contrary to 
 y e 25 th of Hen. 8., cap. 19, 1 a breach of y e 12 th Canon, an Usurpation 
 on the Rights of the Convocation & an inlet to division and separation, 
 that some reflected on the Arch Bishop's Letter as unintelligible with 
 regard to this matter, & are averse to the Gentry's joyning with them. 
 That at Canterbury there is a Society of Young men, that y e Clergy 
 have agreed to preach a Monthly Lecture to them gratis, & hopes this 
 may be a means by degrees to form a Society of the Clergy and to get 
 Subscriptions for a School ; that this Society of Young men have 
 evening Prayers in some Church or other every day where there is a 
 vast concourse of. Young people, & has hopes of publick Catechizing 
 there. 
 
 55. Mr. James Harries, from Lantrissent, Glamorganshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, March I st , '99, Signifies his earnest desires that the 
 Design may be successful!, and promises to do what in him lies to 
 forward it ; says he will communicate y e papers which shall be sent him 
 by this Society, to his Brethren of Monmouthshire, &c, so soon as 
 he shall receive them, that he has begun Catechetichal Lectures in y e 
 several Chappels of his great Parish, & hopes to carry them on, 
 together with the Schooling of Poor Children. 
 
 56. Mr. Nickendall, from Pelyn, near Fowey, in Cornwall, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, March 2 d , '99, Signifies his hearty concurrance w th y e 
 Designs of this Society, and expects farther Instructions. 
 
 57. Mr. Thomas Ibbott, of Swaffam, Norfolk, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 March 4, '99, Signifies his intentions of Communicating y e Designs of 
 this Society to y e Clergy at their Generals the week after Easter, & 
 that, if Application were made to Dr. Trimnel A. Deacon there would 
 be no doubt of success. 
 
 58. Mr. Joh. Gilbert, from Plimouth, Devonshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, March 4, '99, Signifies Mr. Kendall's acceptance of y e Corre- 
 spondence ; promises to contribute what in him lies towards the Design, 
 & desir's particular instructions from this Society. 
 
 59. Mr. William Fenwick, of Hallaton, Leicestershire, to Mr. Cham- 
 
 1 This Act requires the Royal Assent to Constitutions and Canons. The 
 Xllth Canon excommunicates any person affirming " that it is lawful for any 
 sort of ministers and lay persons, or either of them, to join together, and make 
 rules, orders, or constitutions in causes ecclesiastical without the King's 
 authority." 
 
282 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 berlayne, March 5, '99, earnestly recommends to this Society Mr. Black- 
 well, Minister of Brampton, in Northamtonshire, who, he Saith, has 
 drawn up Articles to be Subscribed by the Clergy at their next meet- 
 ing, So like those sent by Mr. Chamberlayne, as if they had been 
 transcribed for each other. 
 
 60. Mr. Arnold Bowen, of Langam, near Pembroke, Southwales, 
 to Mr. Chamberlayne, March 4, '99, Saith he had communicated y e 2 d 
 Circular Letter of this Society to the Clergy at their Monthly Lecture, 
 Feb. 29 th past, in y e Town & County of Haversford West ; when y e 
 Clergy then present 8 or 9 in number formed themselves into a Society, 
 seven of whom subscribed an obligation in this Letter recited, that 
 some scruple the Design for want of y e Mandate of their Diocesan, 1 
 who, he Saith hath rather discouraged Piety, &c., by ridiculing their 
 Monthly Lectures, &c, that they have drawn up a Scheme for caking 
 Subscriptions for Schools, whereunto most of the Justices Subscribed 
 at their Quarter Sessions, & that the Roll were sent into the several 
 Parishes ; & hopes that Schools may be erected in y c most convenient 
 places of y e County, & that S r John Philipps his presence is much 
 wanting to promote it, doubts not of success, if the next Diocesan 
 patronizes these Designs, desires papers & instructions from this 
 Society. 
 
 61. Mr. James Smith, of Cottenham, in Cambridgeshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, March 8 th , '99, Saith he sees not how he can any way 
 advance the pious Design proposed to him in Mr Chamberlayne & 
 Mr. Comyn's Lett™ except by contributing towards y e expence of it, 
 which he shall willingly do. That himself and others had thoughts 
 of associateing, but despaired of success for want of sufficient assist- 
 ance. That the Education of Poor Children will go but a little way 
 towards a Reformation, since Deism, Prophaneness, & Irreligion reign 
 chiefly among those of Estates & Titles, desires time to advise before 
 he enters into y e Society, which he is ready to do if he finds he can 
 do any service to Religion, desires also to know who y e members are, 
 & what will be expected from him. 
 
 62. Dr. Hugh Todd, from Carlyle, Cumberland, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, March 14 th , '99, Signifies his approbation of y e Design, & 
 promises to contribute his best endeavours to promote it. That 
 Deism, &c. are not known in those parts, among y e generality. That 
 there is a great want of Schools for the education of the poor, gratis 
 & y' the poor are very remisse in sending their children to school 
 where there is oportunity. That he hath distributed divers books, & 
 wishes he had others to join w th him in the expence. That he hath 
 a brother in Jamaica, Rector of St. Elizabeth's, who went over two 
 years ago, & carried w th him about Sixty Pounds worth of Books, by 
 Dr. Bray's direction. Him he recommends as one that maybe service- 
 able to y e Design. 
 
 1 " Viz. — the Bibhop of St. David's," added in another hand. 
 
APPENDIX. 283 
 
 63. Mr. A.Deacon Booth, to Mr. Hodges, of Essington, Durham 
 March 16. '99, Signifies, That in a late Sermon before the Mayor & 
 Aldermen of Durham he had endeavoured to perswade them to put 
 y e Laws 1 in Execution, &c, & acquainted them w th a Society of young 
 Gentlemen & Townsmen who meet together to swear & drink. That 
 he has sufficiently furnished y e Highlands w th Books of Piety and 
 Devotion, hath taken ace' of all y e new Converts to Popery \v th in his 
 Jurisdiction, and designs to send them Books in order to recover them, 
 & to perswade y e Clergy to use their best endeavours to reconcile y e 
 Dissenters, hath much reformed Durham by visiting y e Publick 
 Houses there on Sundays in the evening. That the Pastoral Letter 
 takes well with the Gentry & Clergy, and that considerable numbers 
 are sent for. That he w.ll punctually observe y e instructions of the 
 Society. That the Vicar of Newcastle hath lately published an 
 excellent Sermon entitled The Magistrates obligation to punish Vice. 
 That in Lent he orders y e youth above sixteen to come to him to be 
 instructed in y e Communion, & finds very good effects of it, & wishes 
 all Ministers would do y e like. Wishes likewise that the A.Bishop of 
 Canterbury would by Letter command him to form Societies of the 
 Clergy at his Visitation, desires some Acc t8 of the Societies of the 
 Clergy, y e A.Bp's Provincial Letter, \v th the Methods for Schools, &c. 
 as likwise an Ace' from time to time, of the progress of the Societies 
 for Reformation of Manners ; & that some Methods may be taken to 
 Suppress the Quakers. 
 
 64. Mr. Welshman, of Lapworth, Warwickshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, March 18 th , '99, writes that y e Clergy of his Neighbourhood 
 have resolved to meet at Henly, in Arden, the first Thursday in every 
 Month, & had deferr'd their consultations in expectation of Papers 
 from this Society, & that an Acco' of the names of this Society would 
 be very acceptable to himself & Brethren. 
 
 65. Mr. Wesley, of Epworth, Lincolnshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 March 22, '99, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 66. Mr. Willett, of Stratton, near Cirencester, Glocestershire, to Mr, 
 Chamberlayne, March 23, '99, Writes, that the Bishop of Glocester 
 had given him special direction and encouragem' to invite y e Clergy 
 of the Deanery wherein he lives to meet & consult together, & that 
 he had written to each of them, & believes they will all meet on 
 Wednesday in Easter week, at Cirencester. He is urgent for y c 
 Papers of this Society, & promises to give acco' of the Debates & 
 resolves of y e Clergy at y e meeting. 
 
 67. Mr. Allen, of Stoke, in Staffordshire, to Mr. Hodges, March 2. 
 '99, declines y e Correspondence with this Society, because of his own 
 incapacity & unfitness, his indispensible obligation to attend his own 
 People who are very poor, ignorant, loose and numerous, & con- 
 sequently require much care & Charity, Says, he has distributed four 
 hundred Monitors & familiar Guides, &c, & designs to distribute Dr, 
 
 ' There was a law passed against profane swearing, 6 William III., 1695. 
 
284 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Williams Catechism, & to pursue Dr. Bray's Method in his Baptismal 
 Covenant, and to read Catechetical Lectures from May to September, 
 & that to this service he has devoted himself ; & therefore pleads, y* 
 it is impracticable for him to be concerned abroad, but however is 
 ready to embrace his directions, if he please to put him into a better 
 way. 
 
 68. Mr. Nic. Kendall, of Cornwall, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 14 March, 
 '99, Thanks y e Society for their good opinion of him, &c, desires to 
 know the names of y* Members that compose it, promises to consult 
 w th his Diocesan ab' the Meeting of y e Clergy, Says, that he has dis- 
 tributed Dr. Patrick's little Tract on y e Sacrament "■ to every family in 
 his Parish, and desires that some other Practicall Tracts may be 
 recomended to him for the same Purpose, &c. 
 
 69. Mr. Bragg, of Hitching, Hartfordshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 16 March, '99, wishes good success to the pious undertakings of the 
 excellent Society, but excuses himself from y e Correspondence, the 
 Circumstances of the Neighbourhood being such as rend r him un- 
 capable of doing any service, &c. 
 
 70. Mr. Ellison, of* Newcastle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, March 23, 99, 
 writes, That Mr. Whinfeild approves of y e Design of this Society, 
 hopes that he and others of the Magistrates will promote it when o r 
 instructions shall be communicated to them. That some of the 
 Northumberland Clergy & two of y e Justices had met at Morpeth & 
 agreed to form themselves into a Society for the Reformation of 
 Manners. That they had seen our Papers, & desired to settle a 
 Correspondence w th us, and appointed Mr. Fenwick, Rector of 
 Morpeth, to receive our instructions. 
 
 71. Mr. Ellis, of Gonalston, to Mr. Chamberlayne, March 30 th 
 1700, writes, That twelve of y e most noted of y e Clergy had met. & 
 resolved to raise a Fund for the Education of poor Children, & 
 Supplying y e poorer Clergy w' 1 * Books, that all there present sub- 
 scribed, & agreed to promote y e like in their respective Neighbour- 
 hoods ; & that their present success gives them hopes of raising a 
 considerable stock ; & that y e Subscription is for one year commencing 
 at Lady day, 1700. He desires the Methods for the Schools and other 
 Papers of this Society. 
 
 72. (Lay) Mr. George Parker, of Parkhall, Staffordshire, to Mr. 
 Hodges, March 16th, '99, sent enclosed a Copy of a Letter reed, 
 from a Clergyman of Cheshire to whom he had sent one of Mr. 
 Hodges' Packets. This Copy bears date March y e 9th, '99, & advises 
 that Dr. Entwistle, Mr. A. Deacon Vaughan, & at least 17 or 18 
 Clergymen more at their Meeting & Monthly Lecture, on y e 27th of 
 February, well approved of Mr. Hodges' Letter ; agreed on y e dis- 
 tributions of y e small pieces, & bespoke of a Bookseller then present 
 
 1 Bishop Patrick's " The Christian Sacrifice, a Treatise shewing the 
 Necessity, End, and Manner of receiving the Holy Communion, with 
 Prayers." 5th Edition, i2mo. London: 1770. 
 
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 two thousand Pastorals, besides several Xtian Monitors & Exhorta- 
 tions to frequent Communion. The Associating themselves was pro- 
 posed, but the debate thereof deferr'd to a further Meeting, y* result 
 whereof he promises to ace' for in due time. 
 
 12,- (Lay) Mr. Gilbert of Locko near Derby, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 March 30th, 1700, advises, That he had communicated y£ Circular 
 Letter sent him from this Society, to divers Clergymen at y e Assizes, 
 who approved y e Contents, & shewed a ready compliance to associate 
 themselves, provided they could have command from their Diocesan. 
 That they desire a Letter to y e same purpose w th that sent to him from 
 this Society (mutatis mutandis) may be directed to Mr. Ashenhurst, 
 y e A.Deacon and his Clergy at y e Visitation, at Derby, on y e 10th of 
 April, w ch course they esteem as most expedient for their present 
 Union & justification of their proceedings, till the L d Bp. of Litchfeild 
 & Coventry shall please to give them further countenance & en- 
 couragement. He accepts it as a favour in being proposed a member 
 of this Society, and promises his utmost endeavours to forward the 
 Design, and adds that he is now Seventy years of Age. 
 
 74. Mr. Ellison, of Newcastle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 6th, 
 1700, writes, That he had reed. y e Pacquet sent him and had taken 
 care to comunicate y e contents of it to y e neighbouring Clergy. 
 
 75. Mr. Scot, of Northwood, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 6th, 1700, 
 writes, That he had reed, the Pacquet sent him, & so soon as he has 
 recovered his health, will comunicate y e contents thereof to y e Clergy 
 & send their resolutions. 
 
 76. Mr. George Whinfeild, of Newcastle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 April 9th, 1700, accepts the Correspondence w th this Society, & 
 desires his name may not be mention'd in printer. 
 
 77. Mr. Bedford, of Bristol, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 10th, 1700. 
 That his endeavours to promote a Society of y e Clergy have been in- 
 effectual, and therefore has joined himself to a Society for Reforma- 
 tion in Bristol, consisting of about fifty of y e chief Inhabitants, com- 
 plains y' the Tayerns refuse to open their doors to y e constables on 
 y e Lord's day, & other unseasonable hours, & desires to know what 
 measures y e Societies for Reformation pursue on y e like occasions. 
 As a means of propagating Xtian Knowledge, he proposes y e promot- 
 ing the Study of y e Hebrew Language, the neglect whereof hath given 
 y e Jews occasion to undermine Xtianity, & to buy up all Books of 
 Oriental Learning that we might be destitute of weapons to use 
 against them. He proposes likewise y e suppressing of prophane 
 songs & ballads, & dispersing Hymns w th easy Tunes composed to 
 them. If y e Society approve of these proposals, he will further 
 signifie wherein he may be capable of serving them. 
 
 78. Mr. W. Wootton, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 6th, 1700, 
 Signifies his hearty concurrence w th the Designs of this Society, & 
 expects farther instructions. 
 
 79. Mr. Willett, of Stretton, Glocestershire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 April 15, 1700, writes, That eighteen Clergymen met at Cirencester, 
 
286 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 y e first Wednesday in April, when they agreed to meet y e first 
 Wednesday in every month, to endeavour y e religious Education of 
 the Youth in their several Parishes, & accordingly to deliver in their 
 respective sentiments on that subject at the next meeting, & to dis- 
 pers y e Smaller Tracts whereof he demands 300 Pastorals, w th some 
 of Dr. Asheton's pieces. Complains of y e backwardness of the 
 Clergy & others in giving Informations. Signifies his receipt of the 
 Packet & hopes to be able to give ace 1 of particular conclusions att 
 y e next Meeting. 
 
 80. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 April 13th, 1700, advises that Particular Members of the Society 
 should take upon them y e care of returning particular Answers to 
 several of the Correspondents lest their zeal raised by the two first 
 Circular Letters should cool through a seeming neglect, &c. Advises 
 that Application be made to some of the richest Parishes within the 
 walls to support y e School in Southwark, &c. Advises also an addition 
 of new members to share the expenses that grow upon the Society, 
 particularly recommends S r Richard Blackmore & fears that Mr. Skelton 
 A. Deacon of Bedford opposes the Meeting of the Clergy, says, that 
 he has prevailed w ,h his neighbours to set up a work house & School 
 in his Parish for forty poor Children, whom he will Catechise twice a 
 week, &c. 
 
 8f. Mr. Will. Morgan, of Pristeen, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 14 April, 
 1700, says that the Death of his wife has hinder'd the Correspondence 
 but that he heartily approves of the generous designs of the Society 
 and desires to be informed how he may be farther serviceable. 
 
 82. Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 9th, 
 1700. That the lives of the Clergy in Cleveland are so grossly 
 irregular, that it would render their meetings contemptible ; & there- 
 fore proposes whether some method to cure this evil be not the 
 likeliest way to discourage & root out wickedness. That he hopes to 
 obtain something towards the teaching of poor Children, but despairs 
 of any fixed settlement for a School ; complains of y e neglect of the 
 poor in sending their Children to School where a charitable provision 
 is made for them. He saith, that he has set apart three afternoons in 
 y e week after Evening Prayer, for the private instruction of the youth 
 in Catechism, besides what the Church enjoyns in Publick, & that 
 this hath brought a storm upon him from his Brethren, notwithstand- 
 ing he did it with the consent & Approbation of his Diocesan, whence 
 he infers, how unfit he is to influence y e Clergy about him ; however 
 he resolves to pursue the Instructions of this Society, & desires to 
 know whether he may not communicate y e Circular Letters, especially 
 the first, to y e ArchBishop. Signifies that he has dispersed a consider- 
 able Number of Small Books, & y' the Lady Foulis has furnished 
 him w th divers. 
 
 83. Mr. Raymond, of Ipswich, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April n, 
 1700. That he expects not to see any formed Societies of Clergy in 
 his neighbourhood, tho' many are intent upon their buisness & 
 
APPENDIX. 287 
 
 enquiring of each other y e best methods of doing it & have distributed 
 some quantities of small books. That the religious Society in 
 Ipswich have set up a School to teach poor Children to read & learn 
 their Catechism ; that they have received abundance of Papers, & 
 Dr. Bray's Projects and concludes w th directions how any other 
 Papers may be communicated to him. 
 
 84. Mr. Robt. Wynne, from Carnarvon, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 April 15th, 1700, referrs to a Letter he sent to Dr. Evans, wherein he 
 communicated y e state of Religion, & of y e Societies of the Clergy in 
 y e Diocese of Bangor. That y c Clergy do highly approve y e good 
 Designs mentioned in Mr. Chamberlayne's Letter, & resolve to 
 pursue them. That the Clergy of each Deanery meet by themselves 
 & make it their constant endeavour to stir up each other to a strict & 
 conscientious discharge of the Ministerial Functions. That divers of 
 y e Clergy have contributed towards Schools, and others disposed to 
 do y e like, & great numbers have been lately taught to read. That y e 
 Catechumens are much increased notwithstanding the miserable 
 neglect of Parents. That the vulgar understand not English Books, 
 & the people are generally so poor y' little help can be expected from 
 them. That y e Bishop & his Clergy have been at the sole charge of 
 Printing the Welsh Books lately translated, and are willing to subscribe 
 to more ; & will endeavour to obtain y e Subscriptions from y e Gentry. 
 That the Clergy never meet but they first send to the Bp. for his 
 advice and instructions, & also at every Meeting send him a particular 
 Ace' of the several transactions at that Meeting, which he imparts to 
 the A. Bishop. That Dr. Jones is leaving Anglesey & coming to settle 
 at Bangor : so y l for the future his Letter may serve Carnarvonshire ; 
 & upon a motion made him, he will recommend a successor to uphold 
 y e Correspondence in Anglesey. 
 
 85. Dr. W. Bernard, of Maiden, in Surrey, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 April 19th, 1700. That he finds y e Clergy of his Neighbourhood 
 very averse to y e contents of his Letter, objecting that such Meetings 
 are against the Law, & that y e Laws in being are sufficient for y e 
 Reformation of manners. That what they do in relation to Schools they 
 design to do in their own Parishes ; and that they do not think fit to 
 submit to be directed by men whose names they are not to know, and 
 concludes, I'me sorry to tell you, that I find 1 shall not be able to do 
 your Society any service in this Design. 
 
 86. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 22, 1700, 
 recommends two Clergymen as Corresponded 8 with the Society in y e 
 room of Mr. Bragge, for Harfordshire, viz., Dr. Fisher, or Dr. Cole, 
 A.D. of St. Albans, particularly the latter who has a weekly Meeting 
 of the Clergy at his house ; fears our atempt of raising a Society in 
 Surrey will be ineffectual, by reason of the divisions amongst the 
 Clergy of that Diocese. Says that Mr. James the Patron of the Vicar 
 of Rygate is a great friend to the Design ; gives a good caracter of Mr. 
 Seaman. Recomends Mr. Bulstrode, y e Solicitor of the Excise, to be 
 chosen a Member of the Society. 
 
288 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 87. Mr. W. Gilpin, of Scaleby, near Carlisle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 April 18, 1700, highly approves of the Design of this Society, & 
 promises his concurrent endeavours, tho' by reason of the extream 
 poverty of that Country, he can expect but little success. He believes 
 voluntary Societies to be the most proper means to find out a provision 
 for y e Poor, till the Laws shall do it, writes, that the A. Deacon of 
 Carlisle has taken a dislike at y e Society for Reformation of Manners, 
 wherein himself, with the Mayor of Carlisle, the Chancellor, & some 
 others are engaged ; that at his visitation he charged all those 
 Societies as contrary to the Laws both Civil & Ecclesiastical, and of 
 most pernitious consequence to Church & State, & treated them in 
 very vile terms ; declaring that, so far as his influence can prevaile, 
 he will keep all people from joining in these Societies. He desires y e 
 direction and assistance of y e Societies for Reformation. 
 
 88. Mr. John Gilbert, of Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 23, 
 1700, writes that he answered his second Letter, that Dr. Bray left 
 five Pounds to a Library at Plimouth, that the Mayor had subscribed 
 five Pounds, and that farther subscriptions are in agitation, approves 
 y e proceedings of the Clergy in Bedford & Buckingham Shires. Saith 
 he will shew Mr. Chamberlayne's Letter to the Bishop, & if he 
 approves, doubts not of success ; if not, he thinks it in vain to 
 attempt Societies of y e Clergy, there being very few inclined to joyn 
 with him in a matter of y l nature ; complains of want of success in 
 soliciting charities, having in many years been able to obtain but 
 twenty Pounds towards y e Corporation of poor Ministers' widows & 
 Children, which he ascribes to y e ill-management of the Charities 
 already settled in that Town. He desires this Society to write to Mr. 
 Burscough, Vicar of Totness, to joyn with him. 
 
 89. Mr. James Harris, of Landrissent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 
 26, 1700. That he received y e Packet of Books & Papers directed to 
 him from this Society ; promises to disperse them & to give Ace 1 of 
 y e success. 
 
 90. (Lay) Mr. John Cocks, near y e Colledge, in Gloucester, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, April 27, 1700, accepts y e Correspondence, & promises 
 his best endeavours to promote the Design. Saith, that y e Bishop of 
 Gloucester hath encouraged the setting up Schools in that City ; & 
 believes it may be successfull, & desires to have y e methods & orders 
 of those in London. 
 
 91. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 29, '700, 
 recommends to the Society Mr. Blackwell, Rector of Brampton, for a 
 Correspondent for Northamptonshire, in the room of Mr. King, who 
 by his silence seems to decline the business. Mentions y e pernicious 
 consequence of obscene Ballads disperst about the Country by Pedlars, 
 & thinks it ought not to be beneath the thoughts of the Honourable 
 Society, nor even of the Legislature to endeavour the suppression of 
 them. Says that Mr. Wotton will impart his thoughts upon that 
 matter, if y e Society shall please to encourage him, &c. 
 
 92. Mr. Price to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 29th, 1700. That he 
 
APPENDIX. 289 
 
 received the Packet. That the Clergy in Denbighshire, Flintshire, 
 and Mountgomeryshire, are united in Societies. That they had agreed 
 to rectifie some abuses contrary to the Rubricks & Canons, and had 
 put their agreement in execution with such success that they were 
 encouraged to go on & rectifie others. That they had distributed the 
 little Manuals mentioned in the Bedfordshire Letter (according to w ch 
 they had modelled their Societees) w th turns to good account. That 
 they had resolved to be diligent in Catechizing the Youth, & design'd 
 to Spend y e Sumer Season therein, & had unanimously agreed to use 
 Bishop Williams' Exposition. 1 That they agreed to endeavour to set 
 up Free Schools for the Poor Children, & accordingly were making 
 Notitias of their Parishes, & that they find it most convenient to Set 
 up Welsh Schools, that being the Language w ch y e Parents best under- 
 stand. 
 
 93. Mr. John Gilbert, of Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, April 30, 
 1700. That he had not receiv'd y e Printed Papers nor any Books. 
 That Dr. Bray came to that Port Dec. 24, and Sail'd Jan. 3 d or 4 th . 
 That he will write to Mr. Burschough, with whose assistance he hopes 
 Some good may be done. That he is Soliciting Contributions to y e 
 Design of this Society. He recommends Mr. James Young for a Lay 
 Correspondent. 
 
 94. Mr. Fenwick, of Hallaton, to Mr. Chamberlayne, May y e I st , 
 1700. That he receiv'd a Pacquet y e 28 th of April, and gives an high 
 character of the Ace' of the Societies for Reformation. That he began 
 to suspect the Society had met w th some discouragem ts which had 
 put a Stop to their Designs, because he had not heard from them for 
 a long time, & that he is ready to contribute towards the charge of the 
 Books they disperse. That 1 1 or 12 of the Clergy meet at Harborough, 
 that they first go to Church, to Prayers, & adjourn to a Room in y e 
 Church which is their Library. That they had agreed to and sign'd 
 certain Articles which he mentions at length. He desires farther 
 directions from this Society. 
 
 95. Mr. Smith, of Cottenham, to Mr. Chamberlayne, May 2, 1700. 
 That he hath neither interest nor acquaintance Sufficient to begin a 
 Society but would gladly contribute his endeavours could there be 
 proper persons found out to set that work on foot. 
 
 96. Mr. Archd. Booth, to Mr. Hodges, May 3, 1700. Sent enclosed 
 y e Order of the Justices of the Peace at their last Sessions for the 
 County of Durham, Copies whereof he had sent to the Ministers 
 desiring them to be watchfull to See y' the Officers do their Duty in Sup- 
 pressing vice, writes, that he hopes to engage y e Justices in a Monthly 
 Meeting to receive complaints, &c. That on Sunday he begins a 
 Monthly Sacrament at Durham, where they used to have it but twice 
 in the Year. That a Combination is begun for a Sermon every Sunday 
 at a Small Town near Durham, where they had Prayers & Sermon 
 
 1 " A Brief Exposition of the Church Catechism." By John Williams, 
 D. D., Bishop of Chichester, 1696-1709. 
 
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290 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 only once in three weeks. That the Prebends will visit all the Churches 
 within their jurisdiction this Sumer, & disperse the Small Books. 
 That he is endeavouring to discover a gang of Fortune-Tellers, &c. 
 That the Clergy are willing to form themselves into Societies, & want 
 nothing but y e Bishop's Countenance which he hopes to obtain. That 
 he is endeavouring to Set up a Clergy- Feast for the Support of poor 
 Ministers widows and their Children, & hopes to Succeed in it ; that 
 at his Visitation he lately recommended to the Clergy certain particulars 
 here set down at large— viz' Instructing the Youth to fit them for the 
 Sacramen'. Private Instruction of the Colliers. Particular care of 
 the Poor who live at a distance from the Parish Church. Reading y e 
 Proclamation, & Acts, & preaching on the Several occasions. Care 
 that the Schoolmasters perform their Duty. Endeavours to gain y e 
 Dissenters, & particularly the late Converts to Popery. He's con- 
 cerned at y e neglect of applycation to my L d Warrington, & my 
 L d Say & Seal of whose concurrence he is assured, & Says my L d 
 Warrington expected it, desires the A.Bp.'s Provincial Letter with the 
 Bishop of London's Letter to his Clergy & w th all to know how he 
 may write to Mr. Chamberlayne. That he had reed, the Packet. 
 
 97. Mr. Ellison, of Newcastle, Northumberland, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, May 4, 1700, writes, That had reed, the Papers which he highly 
 approves. That they have one or more Religious Societies among 
 them. That he hath dispersed y e Papers among the Magistrates, & if 
 they will unite, doubts not but the Clergy will follow. That he will 
 Endeavour to get occasional Contributions for dispersing good Books, 
 but dispairs of standing Subscriptions for Schools, & that the Town 
 hath out of its common Revenue provided for teaching many poor 
 besides what several private persons contribute. That they have a 
 Cathechetical Lecture on Thursdays & Sundays. Lending Libraries 
 he seems not to encourage, but wishes there were fixt ones in Small 
 Curacys, & is willing to dispose of four hundred Abstracts provided 
 Sixpence each Book may be applyed for a Standing Library for the 
 Curacy of Gosford ; he may have the choice of the Books, & not be 
 obliged to buy them of Hawes unless he sell them as cheap as 
 another. That he will ppose Bristoll Model to the Magistrates, & 
 desires this Society would recommend the Same to Alderman Whin- 
 feild. 
 
 98. Mr. And. Cranston, of Rygate, in Surrey, to Mr. Shute, May 5, 
 1700. Accepts the Correspondence. That he had discoursed with 
 three of y e Clergy, who are willing to begin a Society at Rygate & will 
 endeavour to perswade others, and that Mr. Hare, Sellyard & Brom- 
 hall promise their best assistance, & they will Sollicit others of y e 
 Clergy & Laity. He desires instructions for the forming of such a 
 Meeting. 
 
 99. Mr. Tho. Curgenven, from Folk, near Shirburn, Dorset, to Mr. 
 Shute, May I st , 1700. Accepts y e Correspondence, observes that for 
 want of a pious application to Catechizing y e Deists, &c, undermine 
 our flocks. That every Sect retains Discipline, whilst the Established 
 
APPENDIX. 29I 
 
 &best Church is left precarious to an astonishm' ; and that Concubinage 
 is openly maintained particularly in y e Diocess of Wilts. That correc- 
 tion for practical Atheism is the general cry, y e Church wanting no 
 Champions for Doctrine & instruction. He desires to hear of Some 
 matters of fact, wherein a triumph has been gained over any great 
 Patrons of vice. 
 
 100. Mr. Burscough to Mr. Chamberlayne, May 4, 1700. That he 
 reed. y e Pacquet and offers to pay the charge. That he receives great 
 Satisfaction from the Accounts of the Societies, & promises a ready 
 concurrence w th the measures of this Society, in all ways consistent 
 with Christian prudence, various in different places ; refers his farther 
 observations to Mr. King whom he expects shortly in y e Country ; 
 is glad to understand Mr. Gilbert is engaged, tho'he as well as himself, 
 are under some fears, considering their circumstances. 
 
 101. (Lay) Mr. Gilbert, of Locko, near Derby, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, May 8, 1700, highly approves y e Circular Letter. That the 
 Letter sent by this Society to the A.D. & Clergy at Derby was unsuc- 
 cessful!, & presumes the Society have received the Account of it. 
 That it can not be hoped the Laity should be forward in Spiritual 
 concerns where the Clergy are apparently remisse, among whom little 
 will be done unless the Bishop command or authorize it. He promises 
 his utmost assistance. 
 
 102. Mr. Egerton Harding, of Newcastle-underline, Staffordshire, to 
 Mr. Shute, May 8 th , '700. Accepts y e Correspondence. Signifies that 
 himself w th about Sixteen of the Neighbouring Clergy hold a Monthly 
 Lecture there for Suppressing Immorality & Prophaneness, & that 
 the Magistrates & Gentry have promised their constant attendance. 
 That they have entered into obligatory Articles, &c. — expects the 
 directions of this Society touching communication of their Circular 
 Letter. 
 
 103. Mr. Gibert, of Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, May 10, 1700. 
 That he reed, the Pacquet. That Mr. Burscough had written to him 
 excusing himself as to forming Societies because he fears that they 
 cannot have y e consent of their Diocesan. Gives a great Character 
 of Mr. Burscough, Signifies a wonderfull zeal to these Methods & 
 promises particularly to sollicit Benefactions. 
 
 104. Mr. Whinfield, of Newcastle, Northumberland, to Mr. Cham 
 berlayne, May 10, 1700. That he reed, the Circular Letter with the 
 printed Paper, & that himself with Mr. Ellison will discourse S r 
 William Blacket & others in order to pmote y e Design of y m . 
 
 105. Mr. John Williams, A.Deacon, from Swansey, Glamorganshire, 
 to Mr. Chamberlayne, May 16, '700. That he had reed, two Letters 
 & the Packet, & will return his Sentiments when he hath read & con- 
 sidered the Contents ; that at present he is under great indisposition 
 of Body & unfit for business. 
 
 106. Dr. Tylor, from Hereford, to Mr. Chamberlayne, May 18 th , 
 1700. Proposes that the Designs of this Society Should be laid before 
 y e Bishop of Hereford, as a proper means to induce him to recommend 
 
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 y e Same to y e Gentry & Clergy in his Diocess which (he believes) 
 would not fail of very good Success. 
 
 107. Mr. Joshua Horton, of Chaderton, near Manchester, Lanca- 
 shire, May 17, 1700. That he had reed. & dispersed the particulars sent 
 him according to direction — promises his hearty endeavours to promote 
 y e Design. Asks, whether a distribution of Books among the poor in 
 the Country, or a particular subscription to be disposed of by the 
 Society in London, be proposed ; which he will accordingly represent 
 and promote among his Neighbours so soon as he is particularly 
 informed. 
 
 108. Mr. Colmer, of Babcary, near Somerton, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 May 22, 1700. That he had applied himself to his Diocesan, who, w ,h 
 promise of his assistance encouraged him to go on. That he had 
 prevailed with some of the Clergy to engage therein, & will acco' for 
 their proceedings when they shall meet. He reed, the Packet & sends 
 for 200 Pastorall Letters. 
 
 109. Dr. John Jones, May 23, 1700. That the Clergy of the Diocese 
 of Bangor are associated by the Bishop's Direction, who prescribed 
 them the Methods & Measures of acting. That it will not be possible 
 to do this Society any Service with respect to the Second Branch of 
 their Design, by reason of the Poverty of that Country. That 
 ignorance and ill practice are the Diseases of those parts, & therefore 
 at their Meetings they consider of proper means to remove both, 
 taking the Archbishop's Letter into particular and minute considera- 
 tion, paragraph by paragraph ; & studying the properest way to put 
 y e King's Proclamation & Acts of Parliament in execution ; and that 
 they had set up several Schools for poor Children in those parts. 
 That his successor at Beaumaris Mr. Kerrick Eyton is not yet arrived 
 & therefore knows not whether he will be disposed to correspond with 
 the Society. He knows not whom to recommend for Cardiganshire, 
 & as for Carnarvon, Since Mr. Wynne maintains correspondence for 
 y e County, it will be Sufficient for the future for him to receive his 
 Notices from Mr. Wynne. 
 
 no. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, in Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, 7 May, 1700. Says that the Endeavours of the Inferior Clergy 
 towards a Reformation depend very much on the encouragement of 
 their Diocesans, advises therefore that Application be made to the 
 Bishops, and particularly to the Bishops of Litchfield and Hereford. 
 That the Ministers of Luton & Dunstable were beginning Religious 
 Societies. That he had opened a School in his Parish for forty poor 
 Children to Learn Bone lace & to read & their Catechism. That the 
 great Difficulty of putting the Laws in Execution arises cheifly from 
 the Trouble & charges of convicting Criminals, &c. 
 
 in. Mr. Harding, of Newcastle Underline, in Staffordshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, May 29, 1700. Promises to promote the Designs of 
 this Society, and hopes in a short time to return a comfortable account 
 of his Endeavours. That he particularly knows Mr. Parker & Allen, 
 both persons of extraordinary zeal and goodness. 
 
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 112. Dr. J. Knight, of Broughton, in Oxfordshire, June 1, 1700. 
 That he has endeavour'd to promote the pious aims of this Society ; 
 that not\v th standing y e Clergy aie unexceptionable as to y r lives & 
 labours, yet having gen r ally Cches w th Chappels annexed, $. those 
 illaudably endowed, are uncapable of Catecheticall Exercises' w th out 
 such assistance as they want means to provide, &, if they Should 
 Catechize only, y e people would all run to y e Conventicles, from which 
 scarce a Parish is Free. That he maintains one reading School in each 
 of the two Parishes belonging to his Cch. He desires four or five 
 do;:en of any of y e little Books y e Society recomends, having furnished 
 his Parish already w th the Cristian Monitor & Familiar Guide at my 
 L d Guildford's expence. 
 
 113. Mr. Nich. Kendal, of Pelyn, near Fowey, in Cornwall, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, June 3, 1700. That he had communicated the Designs 
 of the Society to the Bishop of that Diocese, & found him utfly 
 averse thereto. That as to the design of dispersing Small Books, he 
 will promote it as far as he can, & desires 100 Pastorals and a dozen 
 of Dr. Bray's Books for an Essay, which he desires Mr. King would 
 be pleased to direct to Mr. Francis Oliver, at Exeter, whoir he will 
 ord r to pay for them. 
 
 114. Mr. Willett, of Stretton, in Glocestershire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, June 10th, 1700. That he rec d the Books sent him, & desires a 
 farther Supply viz 1 900 of divers sorts mention'd in y e postscript of 
 his Lett r . That divers have agreed to disperse them, w ch is all they 
 can be unanimous in. That erecting Schools is impracticable in 
 Villages, but he hopes to do Something in Cirencester, as to the 
 Clergy, he finds not y e warmth he expected. That 1 only met the last 
 1st Wednesday, w u they Subscribed for practical peices to be dis- 
 tributed ; & y' he hopes oth rs will come in. 
 
 115. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, in Bedfordshire to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, June 10th, 1700. Recommends Dr. Jephcot, Minister of Eves- 
 holm & Prebend of Worcester, in the Room of Dr. Hopkins deceased, 
 for a Correspondent in Worcestershire. Advises that Application be 
 made to Mr. King of Northampton he being nearly related to the L d 
 Keeper. Says that he has acquainted y e Bishop of Lincoln with the 
 Designs of this Society, who was greatly satisfied therewith, &c. 
 Says that Francis Bugg attended his L d ship throughout his visitation 
 & was encouraged by the Clergy of that Diocese. Advises the Print- 
 ing & Dispersing the West Deerham Conference & that y e Author 
 Mr. Merriton will consent to it, &c. 
 
 116. Dr. Robert Wynne, of Gresford, in Denbeighshire, to^ Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, June 5, 1700. That himself & Mr. Price are so near 
 Neighbours, that what shall be comunicated to either of them from 
 this Society will be Sufficient for both ; approves the design of forming 
 the Clergy and other good men into Societies as most excellent. That 
 the Society formed at Wrexham has hitherto gone on w th that Success, 
 that they hope their Meetings will answer the good purposes for w ch 
 they were intended ; and that this Society may expect from time to 
 
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 time, to be informed of their proceedings ; especially when any 
 difficulty occurs. That they have distributed a considerable number 
 of Books, & are consulting the education of poor Children a matter of 
 much difficulty in those parts, no Welsh Schools being already Setled, 
 w ch language must be taught them, & Primers are ready to be printed 
 for that purpose. He directs to send by Wrexham bagg. 
 
 117. (Lay) Mr. Lloyd & Mr. John Vaughan, from Alty Cadno, in Car- 
 marthenshire, to Mr. Hodges, June 5th, 1700. Cheerfully accepts the 
 Correspondence, & desire directions from this Society. Mr. Vaughan 
 sends for 800 Welsh Monitors and Guides and two hundred English. 
 
 118. Mr. Tatam, of Sutton-on-y e -Hill, in Derbyshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, June 12th, '700. That the Gentry & Clergy about Derby 
 were dispos'd to associate, that Mr. Wilson, Rector of Morley, had 
 writ to y e Bishop for his concurrence & directions, & that April 5th, he 
 reed, answer from his L d ship. That he was not very well Satisfied w th 
 their Designs, & that he would reserve his own thoughts of the Matter 
 to be deliver'd to his Clergy at his Primary Visitation ; w ch (Mr. Tatam 
 adds) will not be as it is generally thought till 1701 . That this Answer 
 of the Bishop is kept as a Secret for fear of obstructing y e good effects 
 hoped for, from a Letter from this Society directed to y e A. Deacon. 
 That April 10th He communicated the intended Association to y e 
 Arch Deacon at his Visitation, who immediately express'd his approba- 
 tion of it, & promised to recommend it to the Clergy ; he had not time to 
 do it in the Church, few dined with him, & to those he did recommend 
 it, as likewise a petition to the justices then present in Sessions to put 
 y e Laws in Execution against Prophaneness, &c, to be signed by the 
 Clergy, w ch he offered first to sign himself, but being obliged suddenly 
 to w th draw to take account of y e Churchwardens, y e whole was dropt, 
 only the Arch Deacon at the request of some of the Clergy promis'd 
 within a month or six weeks to write his mind fully to the Clergy with 
 relation to what he had in short proposed them about associating 
 themselves, w ch he hath not yet done Mr. Tatam signifies that he 
 intends to invite y" Clergy to his house in order to possess them with 
 y e Design, & intreats this Society to furnish him with any Materials they 
 shall think fit to plead this Cause & particularly w th their answers to 
 the objections following, viz' 1. That the persons engaged in it are no 
 true friends to the Church, and that Fanaticism is at the bottom of it ; 
 what occasions this is, That y e Dissenters are associated at Darby, to 
 suppress prophaneness, &c, tho' a leading person among the Dis- 
 senters did first Sollicit the Churchmen to undertake it, & said the 
 Dissenters would do it if the Churchmen refused it. 2. That Should 
 the Clergy now associate, it would be a reflection on them as if they 
 had hitherto neglected their Duties. 3. That y e Bedford and Buck- 
 inghamshire Clergy had nothing to do to prescribe to the rest of their 
 Brethren, & that Surely the friends of the Church would not Subscribe 
 to Scottish Methods, it having been objected that most of the Clergy 
 concern'd in Bedford & Buckingham shires were Scotchmen, and 
 Lov'd the Kirk. 
 
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 119. Mr. Ibbot, of Swaffam, in Norfolk, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 June 10th, 1700, gives a great Character of Mr. Woodhouse & an 
 account of his cheerfulness of engaging in the Design ; and desires 
 that two books sent to himself may be also sent to Mr. Woodhouse. 
 
 120. Mr. Bedford, of Bristol, to Mr. Chamberlayne, June 17th; 1700. 
 That he receiv'd the Pacquet ; had communicated our design to y e 
 Society for Reformation, who being in their infancy refus'd to join as 
 yet, for fear of Clogging themselves too hard at first ; & He has com- 
 municated our last Letter to others & will do it to the Bishop. He 
 concludes his Letter w th an account of what is done by y e Guardians 
 of the Poor of Bristol. 
 
 121. (Lay) Coll. E. Woodhouse, of E. Lexham, N Norfolk, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, June 20, 1700, accepts the Correspondence & desires 
 y e instructions & pray" of this Society. 
 
 122. Mr. Gilbert, of Plimouth, Cornwall, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 June 2oth, 1700. That when he consulted the Bishop 1 with relation to 
 this Society, he found him averse to it, but that the main obstacle is, 
 that the Members of this Society conceal their names ; they thinking 
 it unreasonable to engage w th men in the Clouds. That he himself 
 will pursue the directions sent him. That Mr. Chamberlayne ought 
 to have directed to Mr. James Young & not to John Young, Esq. and 
 the way to engage him is by Mr. Burscough. 
 
 123. Mr. Harries, of Lantrissent, Glamorganshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, June 2 1 st, 1700. That the Design of this Society was mis- 
 represented by some officers of y e Consistory Court of Llandaffe, as 
 a Contrivance to render a Convocation useless & to weaken the 
 Jurisdictions of y e Episcopal office & particularly that of their Courts. 
 That he hopes to set up a Meeting of the Clergy every fortnight, that 
 he will send to the Bishop for his leave ; & think of a fit person for a 
 Lay Correspond 1 and y l he will communicate what papers the 
 Society will send him. 
 
 124. Mr. Adamson, of Burton, in Lincolnshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, June 22, 1700, Accepts y e Correspondence & thanks the Society 
 for the honour done him : & as for the proceedings of the Society of the 
 Clergy, refers the Society to the account thereof Sent to S r William 
 Tumor. 
 
 125. Mr. King, of Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, June 30th, 1700. 
 That Canon Gilbert & Burscough are mightily Satisfied w th the designs 
 of this Society, & will assist by such ways as may be agreeable to 
 their Diocesan, whom they find an utter enemy to all Societies, and 
 that he himself shall be forced to pursue the Same Methods. 
 
 126. Mr. Lewis, of Acryse, in Kent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July 4, 
 1700. Receivd the third Letter & Sermons, & would have com- 
 municated them to the A.Deacon, but his absence from home pre- 
 vented him. That there is yet no likelyhood of having a Society of the 
 Clergy. That two only of the City Clergy are concerned in preaching 
 
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 y e Lecture to the Religious Societies. That two of the Country Clergy 
 and one Prebend of Canterbury, are pleas'd with our Designs, but are 
 afraid of miscarrying in any attempts of that kind, for want of assist- 
 ance and for y e Gentry, he knows not how to recommend any. That 
 he likes the Bedfordshire Method. 
 
 127. Mr. Price, of Wrexham, in Denbeighshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, June 20th, 1700, recommends to this Society, for their instruc-* 
 tions, a Curate of his, designed for Pensylvania. Signifies his receipt 
 of y e third Circular Letter, & promises to answer it when he has com- 
 municated it to his Brethren. 
 
 128. Mr. Cranston, of Rygate, in Surrey, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 July y e 1st, 1700. That he has reed, the three Circular Letters, & im- 
 parted them to the Neighbouring Clergy, who highly approve the 
 Design. That Mr. Hare's illness has put great stop to their present 
 endeavours. That as soon as he can form a Society, he will wait on 
 the Bishop with our Letters & papers. That the Papers & Books 
 mentioned in the Second & third Letters, to be Sent are not yet come 
 to his hands. That the way to send to him is, either by the Coach on 
 Wednesdays & Saturdays at y e Catherine Wheel, in Southwark, or by 
 John Fisk or Henry Ware, Waggoners, on Mondays & Fridays at the 
 Greyhound, in Southwark. He recommends for Lay Correspondents 
 John Sellyard, Esq r at his house near Betchingly, & Mr. Bromhall, 
 near Rygate, or either of them, & adds that Mr. Sellyard is now put 
 into Commission of the Peace. That he has dispersed near 200 
 Pastorall Letters & is ready to disperse any others which the Society 
 Shall recommend. That he intends to set up a Monthly Sacram 1 & 
 to Catechize in y e Church y e Saturday even before. 
 
 129. Mr. Ibbot, of Swaffam, in Norfolk, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July 
 1st, 1700. That he had communicated y e Designs of this Society to 
 y e Bp. of Norwich, who highly approv'd of them, recommended some 
 worthy Gentlemen to us, & gave him some Rules for a Religious 
 Society. Recommends his Son to be Tutor to some worthy Young 
 Gentleman. 
 
 130. S r George Wheeler, from Durham, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July 
 2nd, 1700, complains of the Pastoral Letter for want of an Imprimatur, 
 & Saith y e Bp. of Durham took notice that Dr. Bray's Apostolick 
 Charity was defective in that respect, & desires the Society to consider 
 this matter. That he has written to the Chancellor of York to know 
 the A. Bishop's Sentiments, & used other precautions before he thinks 
 it proper to communicate the Designs of this Society to the Bishop of 
 Durham. He desires that one or two of my Lord of Canterbury's 
 Circular Letters may be sent by the first post, w th out which he cannot 
 stir one Step, & wonders that it is omitted in y e Book of the Account 
 of Societies, & if out of print recommend the reprinting at y e Charge 
 of the Society & transmitting it to all y e Correspond 15 . 
 
 131. Mr. Ellis, of Gonalston, Nottinghamshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, July 3rd, 1700. That they have raised about 120^ towards the 
 education of poor children & purchasing Books for y c poor, & believes 
 
APPENDIX. 297 
 
 this to be but part of a much greater Sum they may depend on. That 
 Some Children are already put to School, & Some hundreds of Books 
 ordered to be bought. That he had in April last communicated their 
 Designs to the A. Bishop, who gave them all the encouragement they 
 could desire, & declared his thoughts of the usefullness thereof to 
 some Gentlemen then present, & thanked them for the Countenance & 
 assistance they had already given us, vide de his plura. That the 
 A. Deacon at his Visitation Subscribed towards the common Stock & 
 recommended it to y e Clergy of the Several Deaneries. He desires 
 the Society to write to S r Francis Molineux, Baronet, at Teversall, 
 near Mansfeild, Nott. or to inclose a Letter, that he may wait on him 
 w th it, to Send to him by Nottingham bagg. 
 
 132. Mr. Samuel Blackwell, of Brampton, Northamptonsh. near 
 Dinglyn, by y c H arbor ough bag, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July 8, 1700. 
 That he reed, the Letters of the 20th & 27th past, & that he had not 
 yet reed, the Books and papers. Thanks y e Society for the Honour done 
 him, & promises to use his best endeavours to promote their designs. 
 That a Society is forming in his Neighbourhood, & that they had 
 agreed to make application to the Bishop of Peterborough for his 
 approbation. Carrier, Tho.Banks, of Great Bowden, nigh Harborough, 
 Ram, in Smithfeild. He desires that the Books lately sent be enquired 
 after. 
 
 133. Mr. Gilbert, of Plymouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July gth, 1700. 
 That he had received Ten of Dr. Bray's Sermons which he promises 
 to distribute. 
 
 134. Mr. Willett, of Stretton, in Glocestershire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, July 10th, 1700. That some more of the Clergy had joyn'd 
 them. That he had receiv'd y e Books sent. That he will Let Collonell 
 Colchester know y e obligations the Society hath laid upon him. 
 
 135. Mr. Wesley, of Epworth, in Lincolnshire, to Mr. Justice Hook 
 July 10th, 1700. That he acquainted the Bishop of Lincoln with the 
 Methods of this Society, & the union of the Clergy in Several parts of 
 the Kingdom under their Rural Deans, with which he appeard to be 
 very well pleas'd, & Said he intended to restore Rural Deans in his 
 own Diocess, in order to unite the Clergy under them, and that he 
 would not discourage those who at present had formed themselves 
 into Societies. He desires y e Short Account of Societies, and what 
 farther progress this Society hath made. That there appears a good 
 disposition among several of the Clergy to associate. Advises that 
 Mr. Smyth, Vicar of Gainsborough, should be writ to on that Subject, 
 & that S r Welloughby Hickman of Gainsborough might be a very 
 usefull Correspondent and might be engaged by Mr. Smyth, that he 
 has not yet reed. Dr. Bray's Sermons. 
 
 136. Mr. Burschough, of Totness, in Devonshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, July 13, 1700. Gives a good Character of Mr. Knight a Justice 
 of Peace in his Neighbourhood. Proposes that Dr. Pocock's 1 Arabic 
 
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298 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Translation of Grotius de Veritate be reprinted & dispersed in 
 Turky. That Letter be sent to the Mayors of Corporations to quicken 
 them to y e work of Reformation. That he had receiv'd Dr. Bray's 
 Sermons. 
 
 137. Mr. Scot, of Northwood, in the Isle of Wight, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, July 15, 1700. That he had receiv'd y e third Letter and Dr. 
 Bray's Sermons & Communicated them. He recommends to the 
 Society Coll. Dudley, Lieutenant General Jn° Leigh, and Tho. Bower- 
 man, Esq. Justices of y e Peace, & Will. Stephens, of Burton, Esq. 
 As to the uniting in Societies, the Clergy think it expedient that the 
 other parts of y e Diocese Should first address to y e Bishop, the Isle of 
 Wight being y e Least Deanery in the whole Diocese. 
 
 138. Mr. Ellison, of Newcastle, Northumberland, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, July 19th, 1700. That he receiv'd Two hundred of y e Abstracts 
 very ill bound, and y' he finds greater difficulty in disposing of them, 
 than he expected, promises in 5 or Six weeks to ace' for them. That 
 y e project of Teaching Children after they have done work is imprac- 
 ticable there, promises to dispose of Dr. Bray's Sermons, desires the 
 Society to write a Letter to S r William Blacket, one of y e Burgesses, 
 &c. 
 
 139. Dr. Jo. Jephcot of Evesham, in Worcestershire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, July 20th, 1700, accepts y e Correspondence w th this Society. 
 
 140. Mr. Tho. Thomas, of Carmarthen, July 22nd, 1700, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne. That y e Magistrates ofy e County had, pursuant to an instrument 
 sign'd in Quarter Sessions, put the Laws in Execution against Prophane- 
 ness, &c.,and wroughta Visible Reformation in y e Country. They obliged 
 likewise y e officers and some of the Cheif Inhabitants in every Parish 
 to give Informations, & got them to sign an Instrumen' to that 
 purpose. That the Clergy in that County are Associated, have dis- 
 tributed many good Books, & reviv'd Catechizing. Suggests that a 
 Method of setting up a small School in every Parish should be pro- 
 posed to the Gentry. 
 
 141. A.Deacon Booth, of Durham, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July 22nd, 
 1700. That he reed, the third Letf. That he hath no encouragem' 
 to lay before his Diocesan y e papers of the Society, & proposes the 
 Bp. of Chester as the proper man to engage him. That in his Visita- 
 tion he had dispers'd near 8000 of the Smaller Books at his own 
 Charge and could not obtain one farthing of his Diocesan towards it. 
 That he Communicated the orders of Sessions to a Justice of 
 Peace for Cheshire, who resolves to recommend it to the Bench at the 
 next Sessions for that County. That he receiv'd Dr. Bray's Sermons 
 and desires instructions for the disposall of them. 
 
 142. Dr. Nichols, of Celsey, in Sussex, to Mr. Chamberlayne, July 
 25th, 1700. That in pursuance of Dr. Bray's desire he had made 
 Some advance towards composing an Exposition of y e Catechism 
 which might be printed or given away at a cheap rate, and desires to 
 know whether the Design be acceptable to the rest of the Society. 
 That meetings of the Clergy are forming in Several parts of the 
 
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 Diocese the Bishop having recommended them in his Visitation. 
 The third Circular Letter never came to his hands. 
 
 143. Dr. Knight, of Broughton, in Oxfordshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Aug. 3, 1700. Signifies the Postscript under Mr. Chamber- 
 layne's own hand was not so particular for his information as he could 
 wish, and therefore intreats him to supply it, complains exceedingly 
 of the difficulties they meet with in those parts in advancing y c 
 Designs of the Society, however he is resolv'd to use all Methods, & 
 particularly such as the Society shall Advise. 
 
 144. (Lay) Coll. Dudley, from Cowes in y e Isle of Wight, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Aug. 3, 1700. That he highly approves the Design 
 and Methods of this Society ; that himself with some of the Clergy 
 with whom he hath consented are joyntly of opinion it would be ad- 
 visable some of the Members of this Society should obtain a Circular 
 Letter from the Bishop of Winchester to encourage the Matter, & 
 hopes there are Some Gent, of y e Country who will heartily embrace 
 y c Overture. He promises his Utmost Assistance. 
 
 145. Dr. Jephcot, of Evesham, Worcestershire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Aug. 6, 1700, promises his Utmost Endeavours to pursue the 
 Designs of this Society. Says that while Dr. Hopkins was living the 
 A. Deacon and Rural Deans had a Meeting, & agreed to distribute 
 their Meetings into several parts of the County, but since his Death 
 little is done, nor can be till Harvest is over. That under the Influence 
 & patronage of the A. Bishop, they hope to do Somewhat for their own 
 & the publick good. Desires the Model of Buck, &c, the Societies 
 Method, & a List of the Society. 
 
 146. (Lay) Mr. Lloyd, of Alty Cadno, Carmarthenshire, South 
 Wales, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Aug. 1st, 1700. That the Clergy and 
 Members of his Society are much encouraged by their Correspondence 
 w th rhis Society. Himself gratefully accepts the Correspondence, & 
 promises his best assistance. That some of theprime Clergy arecautious 
 ab l Associating, he Supposes they delay it till the Bishop is appointed. 
 That some cavil at the word Association, & that has retarded several 
 Gentlemen. That they are so dispersed that they have few meetings 
 unless accidentally, and some promise to do their Duty without 
 entring into any Society, & those that have entred themselves do meet 
 once a month or Six Weeks. That the proceedings at the Quarter 
 Sessions hath had a Visible effect on the Gentry- That the Design 
 of Schools is most likely to take effect, when the Manners of the 
 people are reformed which they are now endeavouring. That he will 
 from time to time give account to the Society of their success & 
 difficulties. 
 
 147. Mr. Lisle, of Gisborough, N. East Riding, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Aug. 10th, 1700. That he had waited on the A.Bishop of York, 
 but had no opportunity to communicate to him the Papers of this 
 Society ; and that ever since he hath languish'd under a sharp dis- 
 temper. Promises very shortly to address to S r William Hustler. 
 Proposes Mr. John Gibson, of Wellburn, nigh Kirby moorside, a 
 
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 magistrate & intimate of S r Will. Hustler's as a proper person to be 
 applied to who would cheerfully embrace y e invitation. 
 
 148. Mr. Gilbert, of Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Aug. 10, 1700, 
 writes about Books to be sent him by Mr. Hawes & gives his service 
 to Dr. Bray, if the publick Account of his return be true. 
 
 149. Mr. John Deffray, of Old Rumney, in Kent, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Aug. 15, 1700, accepts the Correspondence and Promises his 
 utmost endeavours to promote their Designs. 
 
 150. Mr. Bedford, of Bristol, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Aug. 19, 1700, 
 referrs to Mr. Shute for an Account of what is done at Bristol. That 
 his proposal of erecting Schools hath met with great opposition from 
 y e Society of Reformation. That his brother Read will be hearty in 
 his Correspondence, but knows not what to say concerning Mr. Cary. 
 
 151. Mr. Bowen, of Langom, Pembrokeshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Aug. 13, 1700. That they have formed themselves into a Society of 
 Some Clergy, w th many of the principall & leading Gentry of the 
 Country, Chosen their Treasurer & lodged the Small Stock of money 
 in his hands. That S r John Philips his Interest and Example has 
 given great influence in order to effect it. 
 
 152. Mr. Ellison, of Newcastle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Aug. 20. 
 That he had dispos'd of Dr. Bray's Abstracts w ch were sent him & wants 
 a hundred more, & that the Schoolmaster of the free School has 
 promised to have it read in his School. He refers to Mr. Hook's 
 report of the discourse he had with S r William Blacket who he believes 
 may prove a Benefactor to the Society. 
 
 153. Dr. Nichols, of Celsey in Sussex, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Aug. 
 27, 1700. That the Bishop of Chichester joyns heartily in the design 
 of the Meeting of the Clergy, and the Setting up of Schools. He 
 believes a School will Shortly be set up at Chichester, and one in his 
 parish. That as to the Meetings of the Clergy things do not go on so 
 smoothly as he would have them, but dispairs not of giving a good 
 Account of that Matter in time. Proposes Mr. Robert Haslen, Mayor 
 of Chichester, as a proper Lay Correspondent, and desires he may be 
 written to the next week. 
 
 154. Dr. Todd, of Penrith, in Cumberland, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Aug. 22nd, 1700. That he finds good Success of endeavours by the 
 assistance & example of the Magistrates. Proposes that if the Society 
 have any fund for the Maintenance of Schoolmasters they would allow 
 some small Share to those parts. Complains of the great variety of 
 primers among the Children in private Schools, and proposes that a 
 stop may be put to it at the Print house. Proposes Catechising as the 
 best Method for the Improvement of Christian Knowledge, and 
 desires the Society to send him Some of those Catechisms which he 
 perceives they distribute. Saith that the Northern parts generally are 
 more orderly and conformable, & as well instructed in Religion as any 
 Parts of the Kingdom. 
 
 155. Mr. Zach. Taylor, of Wigan, in Cheshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Aug. 27, 1700, accepts the Correspondence. 
 
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 156. Mr. Blackwell, of Brampton, Northamptonshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Sept. 2, 1700. That the Bishop of Peterborough having 
 been addressed by some of his Clergy, has readily given them leave 
 to meet durante beneplacito, and approv'd the Articles offered to him. 
 He promises to contribute Yearly towards y e Design of this Society. 
 
 157. Mr. John Griffith, of Whitewaltham, in Barkshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, September 3, 1700. That the Bishop approved very 
 much of the Design of this Society, & Said when he came to London 
 he would enter himself and contribute towards it, and require him in 
 his name to recommend it to his Brethren, desires the Society would 
 write to some other Clergyman to Assist him in the work, and to 
 desire my Lord of Sarum to do it ; and hopes thereby, & with the 
 Assistance of Mr. Richards (who has promised his concurrence) to 
 effect Something to purpose. He desires the Several Papers of the 
 Society. 
 
 158. A.Deacon Booth, of Eassington, Durham, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Sept. 6, 1700. Heartily approves Dr. Bray's reasons of his 
 return as satisfactory, and that he may more effectually serve that 
 Design desires the Society to draw up a Letter, w ch he may send to his 
 Clergy, to procure their Charity and that of the Gentry ; & Some 
 more of Dr. Bray's Sermons. That he had taken particular care to 
 see the Schoolmasters perform their Duty, and discovered several 
 unqualifyed persons that pretended to teach School ; and desires the 
 Gentlemen of the Law would direct him to proceed against them as a 
 civil Magistrate, as also how he may proceed upon the Statute of 
 Twenty Pounds p Month against Such prophaners of the Lord's day 
 as the twelve pence 1 p Sunday will not reform. He proposes whether 
 it would not be a proper Method to collect out of the Quaker's own 
 Books, their dangerous Principles both to Church and State, and 
 likewise their blasphemous expressions against the Holy Trinity, our 
 Blessed Saviour & the Holy Ghost ; and would have this made the 
 foundation of an Address to be presented to the Parliament from all 
 the Counties of England. 
 
 159. Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, Lancashire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Sep. 
 6, 1700. That about two Years since a Monthly Lecture was set up 
 by the Approbation of the Bishop under his hand and zeal, to Suppress 
 Prophaness, and Immorality, that there were Seldom present less than 
 twenty Clergymen & sometimes Thirty. That they have an Annual 
 Meeting of the whole A.Deaconry on y e first Tuesday in June, & make 
 a Collection for the Widdows, Children, &c. of the Deceas'd Brethren, 
 which he apprehends may at present interfere w th the design of form- 
 ing Schools. Proposes to the Society to send the Address to those of 
 the Roman Communion, &c, to the chief Papist families in England. 
 
 160. Mr. Bourne & Mr. Leith, of Bedford, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Sept. 7th, 1700. Accept the Correspondence. 
 
 1 An Act of Parliament, levying one shilling on every person absent from 
 church on Sundays, was passed in the third of James I. (1606). 
 
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 161. Dr. Wilson, Bishop of Man, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Aug. 20, 
 1700, writes that he has established a Monthly Lecture where all the 
 Clergy of his Diocess meet and preach in their Turns, & that he will 
 give account of the difficulties he meets with, the Spiritual wants they 
 Labour under & the helps he has already receiv'd for promoting Xtian 
 Knowledge, so soon as he has received y e necessary directions 
 promised him by the Society. That he cheerfully concurrs with our 
 proposals, &. promises to pray for us ; to imitate our good designs as 
 far as the condition and necessities of his Place will allow ; and to 
 contribute by his purse, labour, and interest according to his circum- 
 stances. 
 
 162. Mr. Welshman, of Lapworth, in Warwickshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Sept. 11, 1700, recommends the Lord Digby for a Corre- 
 spondent for Warwickshire, and believes a Letter to Mr. Colmore, of 
 Warwick, might put a life to a Design of erecting a Society for 
 Reformation at Warwick lately endeavoured, but dropt again. He 
 desires to be recommended to a Bookseller who would undertake the 
 Impression of two Sermons lately preached at Bedford Assizes, or to 
 know the Charges of the Impression, he hath reed. Dr. Bray's Letter 
 but not the Papers. 
 
 163. S r George Wheeler to Mr. Chamberlayne, Sept. 14, 1700. 
 That he had layd before the Bishop the printed Accounts and 
 papers, but has not yet thought it meet to press the Matter of the 
 Societies' Affairs to him, adding, However I hope the effect of our 
 desires will proceed well nigh to accomplish what in Charity is desired 
 if not in the Methods others take. That both the A.Deacons are well 
 inclined, especially Durham, and that a Letter to the Arch Deacon of 
 Northumberland would be well receiv'd, Dr. Morton by Name. That 
 great Charites are done by y e Prebendaries, and believes Charitable 
 Schools will be propagated. Many worthy things are done in North- 
 umberland in a Sociable Manner by the Clergy ; and in Newcastle by 
 y e Magistrates and Clergy ; & others. 
 
 164. Mr. Gilbert, of Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 14 Sept. 
 renews his desires of a Letter and the Xtians dayly Devotion printed 
 for Mr. Hawes. He gives hopes of Success to his Endeavors to 
 promote the Designs of the Society. 
 
 165. Mr. Chandler and Mr. Baker, of Lichfeild, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Sept. 16, 1700, accept the Correspondence and promise their 
 utmost endeavours. That they are Soliciting Schools for poor 
 Children in that City, and are in good hopes to obtain them. That 
 they know not how they can be instrumental to the propagation of 
 Religion in the Plantations, &c. 
 
 166. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, in Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Sept. 23, 1700. Advises the Society to consider how to put in 
 Execution the Proposals of Arch Deacon Booth in his Letter No. 158. 
 In order to do it, Suggests the form of a Postscript to be added to the 
 next Letter to the Correspondents, wishes it may be sent und r different 
 hands and Seals for fear of falling into the Quakers hands. Advises 
 
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 arther that Dr. Willis' Book be sent to other of y e Correspondents 
 where Papists abound, and that an Account of their Numbers be sent 
 to the Society by the respective Correspondents. 
 
 167. Mr. Gilbert, of Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Sept. 23,,.i7oo, 
 writes, That Mr. Young declines the Correspondence. That he had 
 reed, a bundle of Broad Sheets from an unknown hand, & believes it 
 will do much good. That the last week he baptized a Gentlewoman 
 a Convert from Quakerism. 
 
 168. Mr. King from Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Sept. 27, 1700. 
 That he will Shortly order his arrears to be paid ; desires Several 
 papers mentioned in his Letter and a Copy of the Journal from Aug. 
 1 St. 
 
 169. Dr. Edm. Entwistle, from Chester, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Sept. 
 28, 1700. Accepts the Correspondence, & desires a List of the Members 
 of the Society. 
 
 170. Mr. Smith, of Kimbolton, Huntingtonshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Sept. 28. That he received y e Packets, and that Dr. Bray's 
 reasons are very Satisfactory. That the Clergy of his Neighbourhood 
 continue to meet &c. Proposes Mr. Mapletoft, of Huntingdon as the 
 fittest person to promote the Design, and him to be engaged by Dr. 
 Mapletoft. He recommends Dr. Hutchinson of S' Edmundsbury as 
 well affected ; & adds that he has been instrumental to perswade 
 Some of the Clergy to meet at Chipping Ongar. 
 
 171. Mr. Deffray, from Old Romney, in Kent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Sept. 29, 1700, intimates his readiness to give a large Account of the 
 beginning & Progress of a Religious Society of Young Men, he has 
 been instrumental to raise in those parts ; desires the papers of the 
 Society, and directs how they may be conveyed. 
 
 172. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, in Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Sept. 30, 1700. Advises to Cultivate the Correspondence of 
 Mr. Willett, Says that Mr. Smith of Kimbolton will endeavour to en- 
 gage his Father in Law Dr. Knighton the Sub-Dean of Lincoln. 
 That Mr. Kirkwood will attempt to bring Mr. Brown, of Arlesey, into 
 the Correspondence. Advises to engage the L d Galway and Mr. 
 Dykvelt into y e Project of Mr. De Beringhen ; earnestly recommends 
 again the Securing the A. Deacons into the Interest of the Society ; 
 asks after A. Deacon Yeate. Says that there are objections made 
 against Broad Sheets of Mr. Keith, as being Sometimes too obscure &c. 
 
 173. Mr. Ellison, of Newcastle, Northumberland, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Sept. 20th, 1700. Sent a Bill for Ten Pounds for Two hundred 
 of Dr. Bray's Abstracts, intimates that it had been better if the 
 Pastoral Letter had been at first printed in the same Volume with the 
 Daily Devotion. That S r William Blacket had receiv'd both the 
 Letters from the Society, and supposes he has given an Answer. 
 That he seems unwilling to engage till he knows the persons and their 
 Laws ; but y' in the main he may be vsefull to the Society, tho not a 
 Member, by pursuing the same Charitable Designs. 
 
 174. Mr. Robert Wynne, from Carnarvon, Carnarvonshire, to Mr. 
 
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 Chamberlayne, October 3 d , 1700. That he had received y e Letters 
 and Papers, with Dr. Bray's Letter. That the Bishop promises to lay 
 before his Clergy, in his Visitation, the Charitable & pious Designs of 
 the Society, & the Necessity of Benefactions towards promoting the 
 same. That he will return a just Account of transactions so far as he 
 shall attend his Lordship. Complains of the poverty of the Clergy 
 in those parts. He has sent five pounds as his Benefaction. That he 
 will desire my Lord of Bangor to recommend Lay persons to uphold 
 the Correspondence ; advises that Letters be written to the Rev d Mr. 
 John Williams, Rector of Llanbedrock, in Llyn, Carnarvonshire, as 
 what would be great ease to the Dean & himself. 
 
 175. Mr. Robert Thomlinson, of Newcastle, in Northumberland, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 4, 1700. Accepts the Correspondence, is 
 using his best endeavours to raise a Charity School in that Town, & 
 hopes to Succeed therein ; refers to Mr. Hook, to whom he marked 
 out what movements are most proper to be employed in promoting 
 Charity and good works there. Desires Mr. Ellison may not yet be 
 acquainted with what he is yet doing, and that a dozen of the printed 
 Sheets about y e Charity Schools be Sent him by the Newcastle 
 Carrier. 
 
 176. Mr. Taylor, from Wigan, in Lancashire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Oct. 4, 1700. Reed, the Books and Papers & returns thanks to 
 the Society for the Same, has dispos'd of the Broad Sheet in the 
 Publick Houses of y e Neighbouring Towns, to be Set up in Frames ; 
 is sending the Address to the Popish Gentry, w th a Letter, a Copy 
 whereof he sends enclosed. Dr. Bray's Sermons delivered to y e 
 Clergy to lend the Gentry in their Parishes, & the Account of Societies 
 to the Members of the Society begun in y* Town. For y e Pastoral he 
 will bind it up with other pieces of y e same volume, & distribute it 
 among the poor. 
 
 177. Coll. Woodhouse, from East Lexham, Norfolk, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Oct. 4, 1700. That eight or nine of the Clergy had met at 
 his House, & the result was that each of them should endeavour to 
 form Societies in y r resp'tive Neighb r hood. 
 
 178. Mr. Blackwell to Mr. Chamberlayne. Memorandum. That 
 this Letter was lent to, and lost by, Dr. Bray before it was abstracted. 
 
 179. Mr. Hugh Mapletoft, from Huntingdon, Huntingtonshire, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct r 8, 1700. Accepts of the Correspondence, 
 & writes, That he has already dispersed the Christian Monitor, Letter 
 from y e Norfolk Minister, & Pastoral Letter. 
 
 180. Dr. Fran. Hutchinson, from Bury S l Edmunds, Suffolk, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, October 9th, 1700. Promises his concurrence as far 
 He can w th that imperfect knowledge he has of the Rules of the 
 Society. Writes that his Labours hitherto have cheifly Succeeded 
 among the better and Middle Sort of Persons. That those who are 
 very high are above Law and discipline & despise instruction, and y' 
 the poor are ignorant, barbarous, and without Principles, owing to the 
 Oppression and Misery they undergo. That he began a Course of 
 
APPENDIX. 305 
 
 Catechising at Five in the Evening on Sundays, to w eh great number of 
 the better sort came, of the poor few or none. That he has given 
 them Catechisms without Success, because they can not read. That 
 he had put out about forty Children to School w th the help of some 
 Charitable Persons with little effect, which made some withdraw their 
 contributions. That his greatest expectations are from those Projects 
 on foot for setting the poor on work ; whereby they are put into con- 
 dition of living comfortably, Discipline and Teaching may be contrived 
 to fall in with the same Methods. 
 
 181. Mr. King, from Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 7, 1700. 
 Proposes " whether it would not be proper, before tfre Society admitt 
 " any Persons into their Correspondence to consult with those who are 
 " already Correspondents for the County wherein the Person proposed 
 " lives ? " it being fit that those who are to promote the designs of the 
 Society in the Same Place Should either know or Approve of one 
 another. Vide de his plura. He approves of the design of enlarging 
 the Number of Correspondents and recommends Mr. Drake, Minister, 
 of Exeter. 
 
 182. A.Deacon Booth, from Easington, Durham, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, October 8th, 1700. That he reed, a parcel from the Society, 
 and is well pleas'd with the Sheet against the Quakers & desires Two 
 hundred of them, and adds that he will communicate them to the 
 Justices of the Peace. He desires an Answer to his Last Letter, 'Some 
 Papists & Quakers that teach School having set him at defiance. 
 
 183. (Lay) Mr. John Gibson, of Welburn, Yorkshire to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Oct. 6, 1700. That he had recev'd a Letter from y e Society 
 by Mr. Lisle, and accepts the Correspondence. And hopes that by 
 the Advice and Influence of this Society, the Clergy may be brought 
 to practice Catechism & Daily Prayers, which the A.Bishop had en- 
 joyned at his visitation, & Printed Papers since directed to his Arch 
 Deacons direct to Mr. Hurst's at York. 
 
 184. Dr. Hutchinson, from Bury S' Edmunds, Suffolk, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Oct. 1 2th, 1700. Acknowledges the receipt of the Second 
 Letter, and renews the Assurances of his hearty concurrence (Carr. at 
 y e Bull in Bpsgate). 
 
 185. Mr. Mapletoft, from Huntingdon, Huntingtonshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, October 12, 1700. Signifies his fears that few of the 
 Clergy will be prevailed with to joyn with them. That about a 
 Year Since that many had declared against it, most were cold in it, & 
 but one man signified his readiness to joyn in it, that he has as little 
 reason of hopes to prevail with the Magistrates, that he could willingly 
 resign the part allotted him to some Person of a temper more active, 
 but however looking on the Application of the Society as a Providen- 
 tial Call, he will comply & desires their directions and Papers. 
 (Carrier, Thomas Foster at the Red Lion, in Aldersgate Street.) 
 
 186. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, in Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Oct. 14th, 1700. Reminds the Society of Sending particular 
 Answers to the Correspondents as Occasion offers, as a Specimen sends 
 
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 an Answer to Mr. Deffray, and a Postscript to Mr. Gilbert relating to 
 Mr. Young of Plimouth. Desires to be employed by them that way. 
 Says that he has prepared Mr. Salmon, of Mepsall, for the Corre- 
 spondency, and wishes that Some of the Society would do the like to Mr. 
 Brown, of Arlesey, formerly Parliam' man for Bedfordshire. 
 
 187. Mr. Gilbert, from Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 15, 
 1700. Gives a Character of Mr. Neile and leaves it to the Society to 
 judge whether he be qualified for their Designs. Saith he hath 
 proposed the Correspondence to him, and that he embraced it. That 
 he hath great esteem of Dr. Bray, who would do well to write to him, 
 if the Society make use of him. 
 
 188. Mr. Ellison, from Newcastle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 15th, 
 1700. The contents of his Letter cheifly concern Dr. Bray's Abstracts 
 and the Pastoral Letter, & a Bill he had before sent of Ten Pounds. 
 See the Letter at large. He concludes, intimating some hopes he hath 
 of Subscriptions for a Charity School. 
 
 189. Mr. A.Deacon Entwistle, from Crislestone, near Chester, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 16, 1700. Gives Ace' of Several Meetings 
 and Lectures of the Clergy in Cheshire & Lancashire, & of the 
 Several sums collected at their general Meeting at Warington for poor 
 Clergymen's Widows & Children, &c, A 97, 98, 99, 700, in the whole 
 amounting unto ^245. 15s. That they find it very difficult to get the 
 Magistrates & Gentry to their Meetings. He desir'd the Papers 
 designed for him, & directs how to send to him. 
 
 190. Mr. Gilbert, from Plimouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 18, 
 1700, complains of great animosities between y e Churchmen under the 
 influence of Major Gen rl Trelawny, and the Dissenters under y e 
 influence of the Recorder, S r Francis Drake. 
 
 191. Coll. Dudley, from Cowes, Isle of Wight, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Oct. 19, 1700. Signifies y l Six of the principal Clergy had met 
 at Mr. Shergolds and that they had appointed Mr. Scot to write to the 
 Society w th his concurrence. 
 
 192. Mr. Scot from Northwood, Isle of Wight, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, October 21, 1700. That Coll. Dudley & some Clergy had met 
 & unanimously agreed to concur with the Society in the prosecution 
 of their pious designs. To make a particular enquiry into the Im- 
 moralities &c, in their Several Distrcts agst the Next Meeting, & to 
 apply themselves to the Civil Magistrates for Assistance. Intimates 
 withall that they are afraid of being accused of Novelty, not hearing 
 of any Presidents of such meetings in any other parts of the Diocese, 
 and desire the Society to endeavour that they may be formed else- 
 where. Likewise having not the permission of the Ordinary, they 
 object the 73 Canon agst. the private Meetings of the Clergy ; but to 
 obviate it, would willingly apply to the Bishop, only live in expectation 
 of having some others lead y e way. By way of Postscript Coll. 
 Dudley Signifies his approbation. 
 
 193. Dr. Hutchinson, from Bury S' Edmunds, Oct. 22, 1700, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. That there are many Gentlemen well disposed to 
 
APPENDIX. 307 
 
 any good work, whom he names & particularly recommends Mr. 
 Holland as a proper Correspondent. That he intends to send the sheet 
 to the Quakers with an Indorsem' mentioned in his Letter. That he 
 will take the first opportunity of acquainting the Bishop w' b the Designs 
 & Methods of the Society. 
 
 194. Mr. George Drake, from Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Oct. 
 23, 1700. Accepts the Correspondence. 
 
 195. Mr. George Wheeler, from Durham, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Oct. 22, '700, writes that Dr. Morton had already recommended the 
 Designs of this Society to his Jurisdiction as he had Acco' of them by 
 the Vicar of Newcastle, and that he will continue to do so on all 
 future Occasions, as he shall receive Notices from Mr. Ellis. That 
 he declines a personal Correspondence by reason of his Age. That 
 Mr. Keith's Sheet is liked well at Durham, & Numbers will be sent 
 for. 
 
 196. Mr. Blackwell, of Brampton, Northamptonshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Oct. 26, 1700. That he had receiv'd the first parcel of Books 
 sent him, and desires to know suddenly whether he may dispose of 
 them ; the Clergy being to meet at his house according to Agreement 
 lately made of meeting at each others houses Monthly. 
 
 197. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Oct. 28, 1700. Owns his Satisfaction that his Services are so Accept- 
 able to the Society, & asks whether he may make use of the Lord 
 Guilford's Name to the Correspondents. 
 
 198. Mr. David Heart, from Portsmouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Oct. 29, 1700. That sometime since he had endeav r d to furnish the 
 Youth with Bishop Williams Exposition. That a Society for Reform- 
 ation of Manners was erected there consisting of the Mayor, Justices 
 of Peace, Aldermen, &c, and another Society consisting of Trades- 
 men, Twenty three in Number, which had produced very good effect. 
 That the Minister had discouraged this undertaking, & misrepresented 
 himself to the Bishop of Winchester, which gave him occasion to clear 
 himself of all imputations, & withall y e Societies appeared worthy of 
 y e Bishop's approbation. In fine, He promises his hearty concurrence 
 with this Society. 
 
 199. Mr. Burscough, from Totness, Devonshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Oct. 29, 1700. That the Prints sent him are very acceptable 
 especially Dr. Bray's Letter. That he hath Ten Pounds for the 
 Plantations, Five Pounds given by himself & Five Pounds by Humfrey 
 Smith, Vicar of Dartmouth. 
 
 200. Mr. Taylor, from Wigan, Lancashire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Oct. 29, 1700. That he received more Books to be dispersed among 
 the Papist Recusants, & hopes they may turn to good Account. That 
 he is not yet so well as to attend the Monthly Meetings in order to 
 propose the Bedfordshire Methods which he hopes to have in some 
 measure put in execution. 
 
 201. Mr. Drake, from Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Nov. 6, 1700. 
 That he finds a good inclination in several both of the Clergy & Laity 
 
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 to promote the Designs of the Society ; which would not want its due 
 effect, could the Bishop be induced to favour them, a thing at present 
 not to be expected nor asked. However he will do his endeavour in 
 conjunction with Mr. King. That Dr. Bray's Letter will be of use, and 
 desires a quaintity of them. 
 
 202. (Lay) Mr. William Younge, from Wrexham, Flintshire, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Nov. 8, 1700. Accepts the Correspondence and 
 promises to observe y e directions of the Society. Speaking of the 
 corruptions of the Age, and their Remedies, Saith, discipline must be 
 restored, Catechising Seriously applied to, & the Magistrate be 
 vigorous & resolvd in punishing vice. That in Wales there is great 
 want of Schools, and y' in Wrexham some Gentlemen have promised 
 to assist with their Purses, & hopes others will follow y e Example. 
 
 203. Mr. Taylor, from Wigan, in Lancashire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Nov. 8, 1700. That the Letter Sent with y e last parcel of Books never 
 came to his hands. That he wonders much at Mr. Styth and Mr. 
 Atherton's silence. That he designs to put in practice y e Method y e 
 Society Suggested of Teaching Servants to read at nights, desires 
 that the Cheshire Clergy may act as a Branch of y e Corporation of 
 Clergymen's Sons, & that application may be made to the Arch- 
 Bishop of Canterbury in that behalf. 
 
 204. Mr. Bradshaw, from Namptwich, Cheshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 berlayne, Nov. 9, 1700. That my L d of Chester with the Aldermen 
 have lately framed themselves into a Society for punishing of Im- 
 morality, &c. That he knows not whom to recommend for a Lay Cor- 
 respondent, complains of the difficulties in suppressing vice, because 
 the Magistrates will not take private informations ; & urge that till y e 
 Ecclesiastial Laws are in force, all the effect of their Punishment 
 wld. be to drive people to the Dissenters, who he says are grown very 
 insolent, especially the Anabaptists. That he cannot yet obtain a 
 Charity School, but out of his own Slender & precarious income, pays 
 for y e instruction of half a dozen. That vice there is very rife and 
 Publick, and the Lord's Day Sadly neglected. 
 
 205. Mr. Gibson, from Wellburn, North Riding, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Nov. 10th, 1700, fears the miscarriage of his last Letter, having 
 no acco' of the receipt of it, refers to Mr. Ayhner for the conveyance 
 of his Papers. Desires to receive a Vindication of Dr. Bray in 
 relation to y e promise he made to y e Clergy of finishing his Cate- 
 cheticall Lectures. 
 
 206. Mr. Frank, of Cranfeild, Bedfordshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Nov. 11, 1700, desires that Mr. Hawes be directed to send no more 
 Pastoral Letters to the Correspondents without their Order, nor to 
 exceed the Number they send for. Advises that Mr. Blackwell have 
 Leave to dispose of the double Packet sent him, &c. Advises y' Short 
 and Particular Answers be sent to all the Correspondents pro Re Nata, 
 for want of w ch our Design (as well our Letters) remains unanswered, 
 &c, vid. the Letter: suggests Several proper Heads for such a sort of 
 Letter, & in order to renew a Correspondence particularly to make 
 
APPENDIX. 309 
 
 Enquiry about the State of Religion in the Several Counties and that 
 such a Letter Mutatis Mutandis will serve for y e Lay as well as the 
 Clergy Correspondents. Hints y 1 those Members that contribute least 
 with their Purses should bear the greatest part of the Fatigue. 
 Advises that the Secretary should weekly acquaint the Society with y e 
 Substance of Letters y' require an Answer which (if the Letters be of 
 less Moment) may immediately be returned by the Secretary by vertue 
 of some general Instructions, or otherwise that particular L'res may 
 be referr'd to particular Gentlemen, whose rough Draughts shall be 
 first communicated to the Committee, & lastly layd before the Society. 
 Advises farther that as the Society increases in number, the Heads of 
 their Debates may be prepard & digested by Special Committees. 
 Advises farther that all the Letters sent in the name of y e Society be 
 short without Fringing or Facing which is inconsistent with the 
 Honour of the Society. Advises that Gentlemen should divide the 
 Burden of Answering Letters, &c, as equally as they can amongst 
 them, which would make it easie to all. And lastly offers his own and 
 Mr. Wotton's Service in y' Matter. 
 
 207. A.Deacon Entwistle, from Crisleton, near Chester, Nov. 15, 
 1700, to Mr. Chamberlayne. That the Books are come safe to his 
 hands. That the Call to y e Quakers will be very Seasonable, that Sect 
 haveing much encreased of late in those parts. That the Bp. has 
 dispers'd great Numb" of Bugg's small peices. He answers not y e 
 enquiries about S' Winifreds Well, the season of frequenting the 
 Water being over. That in y e Inn called the Star, there is a Popish 
 Chappel well adornd, &c. That when the next Season for the water 
 comes, he will desire y e Advice of the Society in that Affair, &c. 
 That they have few Country Parishes w ch have not a Free School, tho' 
 there is a deplorable defect in y e Managem' thereof : the Poor cannot 
 spare there Children from Work, & many forget what they have Learnt. 
 However y' all ranks of psons seem disposed to give their Children 
 better Education then formerly. That y e Bishop is erecting a 
 Charity School in Chester. Another is lately founded in y e Country 
 by Tho. Leigh, of Darnel, Esq. A Lending Library is erected at 
 Namptwich, w ch is likely to meet w th tollerable Success ; & that such a 
 design would be of an unspeakable advantage in the A.Deaconry of 
 Richmond. 
 
 208. Mr. John Braddock, from Canterbury, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Nov. 15, 1700. Accepts y e Correspondence. 
 
 209. Mr. Heart, from Portsmouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Nov. 22nd, 
 1700. That at present He is altogether uncapable of bringing Societies 
 in Esteem among the Neighbouring Clergy, being a stranger, &c. 
 That Mr. Hunt, Rector of Stoak, is the most prop r Person to promote 
 y l design, & that he erected a Society in his Parish, in January last to 
 whom he preaches a Monthly Sermon. He proposes that a Letter be 
 sent him. 
 
 210. (Vid. N°. 256.) Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Nov. 22, 1700, sends enclosed a Letter from Mr. Atherton to him : 
 
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 and desires the Society to give him Instructions how to answer it, and 
 desires to know whether it may not be proper for Mr. Bridges to 
 write to Mr. Styth. Says that he has agreed with their Usher to 
 teach Servants to Read in the Evenings, and that there is a prospect 
 of good Success therein. That by distributing some good Books in his 
 Parish, he hopes to Create a Fund for the dispersing of more ; as an 
 Instance of which, he says from ioo which he sent for in the last 
 month, he now shall advance to double y c Number. 
 
 211. Mr. Gibson, from Welburn, North Riding, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Nov. 27, 1700. That he has not reed, the Packet, & desires 
 y l Enquiry may be made concerning it. He desires a sight of Dr. 
 Bray's Printed Letter. Complains of y e Neglect of the Clergy as to 
 Publick Prayers and Catechising, notwithstanding the A.Bp.'s 
 visitation Charge & other Monitions. 
 
 212. Mr. Drake, from Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, December 2 d , 
 1700. That he reed. y e Packet. That y e Bp. of Exeter continues 
 utterly averse, recommends Dr. Osmund, a Physitian of y' City, for a 
 Correspondent. 
 
 213. Dr. Hutchinson, from Bury S' Edmunds, Suffolk, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Dec. 2 d , 1700, desires a Letter from Dr. Bray, the first thing 
 offer'd at will be a Collection for his Libraries. That the Magistrates 
 of the Town have the Matter of the Poor under Consideration, & think 
 to lay something before their Members. That he has put into their 
 Hands y e Bristol Case, & Judge Hale's Tract touching provision for 
 y e Poor. That Mr. Holland is as Hearty as the Society can desire 
 him. 
 
 214. Mr. Thomas Salmon, from Mepsall, Bedfordshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Dec. 2 d , 1700. Writes that he can give no Assistance 
 in the three Branches proposed. That in his own Parish he has 
 already answerd y e Design of Schools, but can not expect it should 
 be generally done in Country Parishes. That he knows some Parliam' 
 Men w ch he believes will Endeavour to get a Clause that y e Overseers 
 may 1 for teaching poor Children to read & work. That as 
 to y e Plantations our necessities confine our Charity at home. That 
 he has contributed to the Publick Library at Bedford, and will en- 
 deavour to promote it with others. He intimates that it is under y e 
 consideration of y e Bishops to make y e Clergy more usefull in Answer- 
 ing the end of their Calling, according to the Antient constitution of 
 our Church. He declines being a Member of the Society, but in the 
 P. S. directs how any Letter may be Conveyed to him, (viz 1 ) To Mr. 
 Foskets, at Hitchin, in Herefordshire. 
 
 215. Mr. Tho. Tod, from Port Royal, in Jamaica, October 11, 1700, 
 to Mr. Chamberlayne. That on receipt of a Lett r from him he had 
 alterd his Resolution of coming for England, & is removed to the 
 Rectory of S l Thomas in the Vale ; he designs to continue his abode in 
 the Island. Expresses great approbation of y e Designs & Methods of 
 
 1 A blank in MS. here. 
 
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 this Society in Propagating Xtian Knowledge. Promises a larger 
 Account of the Success of their Endeavours after their next 
 Meeting. 
 
 216. Mr. Phil. Bennet, from Port Royal, In Jamaica, Oct. 12^ 1700. 
 That he had Received both the Secretaries Letters. Thanks the 
 Society for admitting him a Member, and promises his utmost En- 
 deavours to promote their pious Designs. That he had Summon'd all 
 his Clergy who had Agreed on certain Articles 1 which he sends 
 enclosed ; and that the Governor highly approved the Meeting and the 
 Result of it. That the Governor had given 5 Pistols which with other 
 Sums he had sent to Mr. Aylmer, for Purchasing small Books. In- 
 timates Dr. Bray's Mistake in Equalifying the number of Churches to 
 that of Parishes. And desires a Catalogue of the Books Sent for a 
 Library at Port Royal ; he having seen divers scattered in the 
 Country, Marked for that Library, which he will use his Endeavor 
 to recover; the Governor and the Chief Justice having promised to 
 Assist him. 
 
 217. Mr. Blackwell, of Brampton, Northamptonshire, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, Dec. 5, 1700. That he had communicated to the Clergy, at 
 their Meeting, the Acco 1 of the Cheshire Preachers, Several of whom 
 are willing to join in the like Method. That Dr. Bray's Papers were 
 reed, with a Warm Sense of the Blessing of God in raising up so 
 worthy an Instrument of his Glory; & that he will Cheerfully promote 
 a farther Supply of Missionaries, whenever y e Bishop shall lay it 
 before his Clergy. 
 
 218. Mr. Deffray, from Old Romney, Kent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Dec. 6, 1700. That it will be difficult to raise Societies of y e Clergy 
 in those parts, many being averse. That a foundation of one is laid 
 at Tenterden, which he hopes to get improved. That he has encouraged 
 his own People to come to him in the evenings & propose their doubts. 
 That he will Sollicit contributions to y e Plantations, and cast in his 
 own mite, hopes to obtain a Society for Reformation in New Romney, 
 if Mr. Richard Baker could be prevailed w th to espouse it, and in 
 
 1 Jamaica, at Spanish Town, Aug. 28th, 1700. 
 
 1. It is agreed upon, That the Clergy of this Island doe meet at Spanish 
 Towne, at the Church, the first day of each grand Court, to consult about such 
 methods as may be most proper for carrying on a Generall Reformation of 
 Manners. 
 
 2. That nothing be agreed on by us, but what is agreeable to the Canons 
 of the Church of England, and what shall be proposed and directed to us, 
 from time to time by the Hono ble Society (in England) for propagating Chris- 
 tian Knowledge. 
 
 3. It is agreed upon, That every Minister in his respective parish shall use 
 his best endeavours to perswade those of his parish, who are best of ability 
 to contribute to the provideing all the poor people of his parish with Christian 
 Monitors and Familiar Guides, and to report the success of his Endeavours 
 at next meeting. 
 
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 order thereto, proposes him to the Society as a Correspond 1 , & that, 
 if he can prevail at home, he hopes to pmote another Society at 
 Lidd. 
 
 219. Mr. Drake, from Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Dec. 7, 1700, 
 that Dr. Osmund hath given five pounds towards y e Plantations, and 
 that he has hopes of other Benefactions. That there seems an inclina- 
 tion to enter into Societies ; & notw th standing y e Bishop is averse, one 
 or two are formed near y' City, which he intimates want to be regulated. 
 That in y e north of the County he has communicated the Religious 
 Designs on foot, concludes with concern that he can only cast a Mite 
 into the Treasury. 
 
 220. Mr. Taylor, from Wigan, Cheshire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Dec. 
 6, '700. Sends enclosed y e Combination of the Clergy in Lancashire. 
 Signifies that they first moved the Design to y e Bishop, that the 
 Hon ble Mr. Finch opened the Lecture and that y e North of Lancashire 
 this year entred on y e Same Design. That there have been Sometimes 
 40 Clergymen present, besides the Gentry who dined with them. A 
 Society is begun at Wigan. 
 
 221. Mr. Fenwick, of Hallaton, Leicestershire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 Dec. 6, 1700. Promises his Utmost Endeavours to pmote y e Designs 
 of this Society. Writes that he had made Application to y e Bishop 
 of Lincoln, who very much approved and countenanced their Meetings, 
 Sc advised so to Manage them as not to give offence to the Neighbour- 
 ing Clergy. That about 12 of them meet at one anoth" houses by 
 turns. That they have concluded to propose a Contribution to the 
 Plantations at the next Visitation. He promises to contribute two 
 pounds p ann. Thanks the Society for y e Papers sent him, and has 
 endeavoured to make y e best vse of them, & will observe all farther 
 Orders ; concludes w th an intima'on of his intentions to Submit to the 
 Judgement of y e Hon ble Society, a discourse he designs to print for 
 the vse of his Parish. 
 
 222. (Lay) Mr. John Laugarne, from S' Brides, Pembrokeshire to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, Dec. 7, 1700. That a Society is begun in that 
 County, of Magistrates, Clergy, &c. S r John Philipps having been 
 the first Mover, & that they have disposed of Some good Books among 
 y e Poor, a Charity continued in that County for Some Years, and that 
 they have some hopes of doing good. That the County will hardly 
 afford two Societies ; and at p r sent is very much divided about 
 Members for y e ensuing Parliam'. That 9 Gentlemen & 8 Clergy are 
 already united and more have promised. 
 
 223. Mr. Cranston, of Rygate, Surrey, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Dec. 
 13, 1700, having reed, the Printed Lists of the Cheshire Divines, wishes 
 their Example may be followed thro'out y e Nation ; & that application 
 might be made to the Bishop of Winton for that purpose by some 
 eminent members of y e Society. Writes that Mr. Keith's Broad Sheets 
 promised him together with the Account of Societies are not come to 
 his hands. That he intends to buy hundred of y e 2 d part of y e Pastoral 
 Lre. John Fitt, Waggoner, at the Greyhound, Southwark. 
 
APPENDIX, 313 
 
 224. Mr. Griffyth, from White-Waltham, near Maiden-head, Bark- 
 shire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, Dec. 20, 1700. Writes, That he hath 
 procured a Meeting of 13 Clergymen who have Subscribed an Associa- 
 tion, the Form whereof is as follows : — 
 
 "Whereas the Society which has form'd itself in the Cities of 
 " London & Westminster for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge, 
 "hath desired the Concurrence of the Clergy of Berks to Assist in 
 " carrying on the great Design they are engaged in, the three Branches 
 " whereof are 
 
 " 1. The Education of Poor Children, 
 
 "2. The Spreading Christianity in the Plantations, v & 
 
 "3. The Reclaiming of those amongst us, who entertain Opinion 
 
 inconsistent w th the Fundamentals of our Holy Religion : 
 " We whose Names are underwritten, out of a true Zeal for the 
 " Honor of God, & the Salvation of the Souls of our poor Brethren, 
 "and out of a just Concern for the true Interest of that truly Primitive 
 " and Apostolical Church whereof we are Members ; as also in 
 " Obedience to our most Reverend Metropolitan's Circular Letter, and 
 " the Right Reverend our own Diocesan's repeated Desire and Re- 
 " commendation ; do in compliance with the reasonable Request of 
 " the said Society, hereby Associate our Selves, to Advise, Consult, 
 " and Assist each other in Prosecution of the Ends aforementioned by 
 " such Rules as shall be agreed on by us according to the Laws of the 
 " Land & Canons of the Church. In Witness whereof we have Sub- 
 " scrib'd our hands this 16th day of December, 1700." Subscrib'd by 
 13 Clergymen, and he hopes by the 3 d of February the day of their 
 Meeting, to have the Number doubled. He intimates that this is 
 more than the Bishop could obtain in above 1 1 years. Adds that he 
 has given an account to the Bishop, and beg'd his farther Instructions, 
 and has Recommended to him a Gentleman for a Correspondent with 
 this Society, and, if the Bishop approve', will acquaint the Society 
 therewith. The Clergy at their Meeting agreed to bring in a Notitia 
 of their Respective Parishes, at least of the poor Children ; and to 
 Subscribe towards their Education for one Year, and then to Solicit 
 the Charity of others. He reed. y e Packet & Books. 
 
 225. Mr. Frank, from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, Dec. 23, 1700, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. By the Direction of Mr. Ellis, propose's Mr. William 
 Pearson, Arch-Deacon of Nottingham for an Additional Correspondent, 
 and accounts for his Endeavors in Relation to Mr. Brown of Arlsey. 
 
 226. Mr. Bedford, from Bristol, Dec. 24, 1700, to Mr. Chamberlayne. 
 Send's an Account of the Method the Clergy have taken in that City, 
 to Preach in their Turns every Lord's-Day against Immorality and 
 Prophaneness, and that the Bishop is highly pleased with it. Desire's 
 the Society to make application to the Bishop, that the same Method 
 may be continued. Dr. Read and Mr. Cary have Excused themselves 
 from Entring into the Correspondency ; instead of whom he Re- 
 commends S r John Duddlestone who is desirous of the Honor. That 
 Mr. Keith had no Success there. That the Design of Schools sue- 
 
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 ceeds well, Subscriptions being rais'd sufficient for the whole Number 
 of poor Children, except in three Parishes who have promised to take 
 care of their own Poor. He suggests the Reason why that part of the 
 Instrument relating to the Catechism hath been omitted, and what 
 Method S r John Duddlestone tells him will be used to make amends 
 for it. That he will account for what can be done in Relation to the 
 Plantations. At present the Schools take up their whole Thoughts. 
 In the Close he promises to send his Thoughts in relation to the 
 Reducing of the Quakers to the Communion of the Church ; and 
 hope's to be in London this next Summer. 
 
 227. Mr. Braddock, from Canterbury, Dec. 23, 1700, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne. That he has long endeavoured to form a Society of Clergy- 
 men without effect ; a Division begun by [Right Rev. Samuel] Parker 
 Bishop of Oxford, being not yet thoroughly Compos'd. Intimates the 
 great Hardships the Poor lie under, thro' the decay of the Weaving 
 Trade ; and consequently the great Need of a public Charity, for the 
 Education of the Youth. 
 
 228. Mr. Fenwick, of Hallaton, in Leicestershire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Dec. 21, 1700. Gives an Account of the Sermon which he 
 Preach'd to his own Parishioners upon the Occasion of the Proclama- 
 tion against Vice and Immorality. Submitt's it to the Judgement of 
 the Society ; and if it meet's with their Approbation ; Appoints the 
 Booksellers that are to Print it. One End of his Publishing this (he 
 says) is that he may present his Parish with something of his own, as 
 well as with those small Tracts call'd the Christian Monitor, Pastoral 
 Letter, and some others ; which he has Distributed Gratis himself; or 
 Recommended to such as were Charitably disposed. 
 
 229. Mr. Bedford, of Bristol, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 8 Jan. 1700-1. 
 Imparts his Thoughts about bringing over the Quakers, and says, that 
 the Reason of Mr. Keith's unsuccessfulness is, because the Clergy do 
 not pursue the Victory in his Absence. Wishe's that the Arch Bishop 
 was apply'd to, to enjoyn the Clergy to Confer with the Quakers, as 
 he had done already about the Papists. Suggests several Rules to 
 that Purpose, which see in the Letter at large. Gives his Reasons why 
 such a Method might probably succeed, viz. 1. Because it has suc- 
 ceeded in the Plantations. 2. Because some of the chief Quakers are 
 now grown more Sociable, Sec. 3. Because Will. Penn 1 is absent, & 
 4. Because of the great Divisions amongst them. 
 
 Says that S r John Duddleston ha's Received the Societies Letter, 
 and laid it before the Clergy & the Society for Reformation, which last 
 were mightily affected with it. They are so taken up with Collections 
 for Schools, that little is to be expected from thence, he says, towards 
 the Designs in America, &c. Lastly complains of the great Ignorance 
 
 1 Founder of the province of Pennsylvania 1681. Born in London 1644, 
 became an itinerant preacher 1668, for which he was sent to the Tower, 
 where he wrote "No Cross, no Crown." Died at his seat in Berkshire 
 1718. 
 
APPENDIX. 315 
 
 & Atheism in Wales, & of the Contempt of the Clergy, occasion'd by 
 the small Provision for them, and Recommend's it to the Consideration 
 of the Society. 
 
 23a Mr. de Beringhen, of the Hague, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 1 1 
 January, N.S., 1701. Thanks the Society for their Letter to him, & 
 promise's to attempt the Raising amongst the Dutch such a kind of 
 Society as ours. Says that he & 5 more French Refugees, viz 1 
 Messieurs Jurieu & Benoist, Ministers of Roterdam& Delft, the Marquis 
 de Pernis, Mr. Chernilles, & Mr. d'Hervart, Brother to our Kings En- 
 voy in Switzerland, ever since the year '93 were joyn'd in a Society for 
 carrying on the like Designs. That upon the account of their being 
 strangers & having lost their Estates in France, they cannot answer 
 the Intentions of the Society, but they will Sollicit the same amongst 
 the Dutch, &c. Gives an account and a very advantagious Character 
 of a Portugese, that has lately abandon'd the Romish Communion, 
 wherein he was a Professor of Divinity at the University of Coimbra, 
 his name is Peter Fernandez, and Son, as he Says, to a late Vice Roy 
 of Pernambuco, in Brasil. Say's farther that he is inform'd from 
 Maestricht, of the arrival of a young Spanish Monk at that place, a 
 Professor of Divinity likewise, a very ingenious Person, & that both 
 the Proselytes agree herein, that all the Learned men of Spain & 
 Portugal are half- Protestants. He sends us these accounts he say's, 
 that the Society may perceive what God seems to call them to, in 
 respect to these half-enlightned People. The Spaniard is nam'd 
 Molinos, & Nephew to the famous Ouietist. 1 He mentions also another 
 Convert, a Canon of S' Genevieve at Paris, he is about printing a 
 Book in answer to the Lutherans, call'd an Apology for the Protestants 
 touching Predestination. He wishes we could engage our French 
 Booksellers to take off some of them, and to begin a Correspondence 
 for the good of Religion. 
 
 231. S r John Duddlestone, of Bristol, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 8 Jan. 
 1 700-1. Says that he ha's Communicated the Societies Letter to the 
 Clergy, & to their Society for Reformation of Manners, who Return 
 their Thanks. Gives a large account of the great Benefit the City of 
 Bristol ha's Received from the late Erected Work-houses in that Place, 
 and of their Provision for all sorts of Poor, & what an Influence this 
 has had upon the Lives and Manners of the Vulgar, &c. 
 
 232. Arch-Deacon Booth, of Durham, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 9 Jan. 
 1 700- 1. Thanks the Society for acquainting him with the Lecture in 
 Cheshire, and that he with several of the Prebends, &c., have setled 
 a Combination for a Sermon to be Preach'd at a Church in Durham 
 much neglected by the Minister thereof, and hopes thereby to reclaim 
 some that have deserted our Church. That he Catechises the young 
 People at his house during the Winter, & Visit's the old and infirm that 
 
 1 Molinos, the founder of the Quietists, was born in Spain 1627. He was 
 imprisoned for his opinions by the Inquisition in 1685, and died in prison 
 1696. 
 
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 are not able to come to Church. Finally, Promises to obey any farther 
 Directions of the Society. 
 
 233. Mr. Gilbert, of Plymouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 10 Jan. 1700- I, 
 owns y e Receipt of Dr. Bray's Papers, & y' he has greatly suffered for 
 promoting the Designs of the Society, demands 400 of the Pastoral 
 Letters, &c. 
 
 234. Mr. Drake, of Exeter, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 11 Jan. 1 700-1. 
 Excuse's his Silence for want of Matter, say's that he ha's return'd six 
 Guineas to the Design of the Plantations, & hopes to make larger 
 Remittances, &c. 
 
 235. Mr. Ellis, of Gonalston, in Nottinghamshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, Jan. 15, 1 700-1. Say's that their Affairs are dayly strengthned 
 by the Addition of Subscribers. Give's a long Account of the Method 
 of" their Society (vid. the Letter). Say's that they have reduced their 
 Meetings to Stated Times, and that some of the Gentry & Magistrates 
 are very Assistant to them. Their Subscriptions for the present year 
 amount to ,£220, of w ch ,£60 has been laid out in good books, such 
 as Tillotson on the Communion, Beveridge on the Common Prayer, 
 Dr. Ashton's & Dr. Isham's books, the Pastoral Letter, &c, and that 
 the remaining part is apply'd to the Education of poor Children, of 
 whom there are about 200 taught in the County. That in November 
 last, they had got leave of the Archbishop of York, to preach 4 quarterly 
 Sermons, at four several places in the County. The first of which was 
 preached lately at Nottingham. That the Subscribers meet once in six 
 weeks to regulate their Charity, & appoint Inspectors of the Schools. 
 Lastly, that he has sent away the Society's letter to Arch-Deacon Pearson. 
 
 236. Dr. Stanhope, from [Lewisham] in Kent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 21 Jan. 1700-1. Says, that he had remain'd so long silent, but in 
 hopes of giving his personal Attendance at the Society. Mightily 
 approves of the Designs of the Society. Something of the like Nature 
 in relation to Schools ha's been already attempted by him, wherein he 
 particularly owns the assistance of Mr. Nelson. This was done at 
 Lewisham, and he is about the same in Hertfordshire. Lastly, thanks 
 the Society, & desires their farther Advice. 
 
 237. Mr. Fenwick, of Hallaton, near Harborough, Leicestershire, to 
 Mr. Chamberlayne, 21 Jan., 1700-1. Wonder's that he has no News 
 of his Sermon. Thank's the Society for the Acceptance of his Mite, 
 which he will return as soon as may be. 
 
 238. Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, Lancashire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 24 
 Jan. 1700-1. Apologises tor his Silence, & says that he has almost 
 agreed with their Usher to teach Servants to read in the Evenings. 
 Suggests the Printing Mr. Herbert's Church Porch by its self, in order 
 to be learnt by Children in Schools. Sends a Specimen of the altera- 
 tion he would make, in Order to fit it for the said use, and desires the 
 Opinion of the Society therein. 
 
 239. Mr. Hales, from Schaffhausen, in Switzerland, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, 12 Jan. 1 700- 1. Thank's the Society for choosing him a 
 Member, and promises to devote himself to their Service. Give's 
 
APPENDIX. 317 
 
 several Reasons why the designs of the Society cannot be carried on 
 in those Countries, after the same manner as in England, namely, that 
 the Government being surrounded with Papists, is very Jealous of all 
 Innovations, and that private men are not allow'd to dispose of .their 
 Charity either in raising Schools, or otherwise, without the leave of the 
 Magistrate. But say's withall, that in some places, none of those things 
 are wanting, thro' the excellent Discipline observ'd amongst them, 
 particularly in Schaff hausen, whereof he Gives a large account. Pro- 
 pose's his Method for setting on foot a Correspondence between the 
 Society & the Clergy of Switzerland ; to wit, the Writing Circular 
 Letters to all the Protestant Cantons, which he earnestly presse's again 
 in the end of his Letter, as the only probable means of succeeding, and 
 suggests several heads for such a Letter, which he desires may be writ 
 in Latin. He will stay there 'till he shall recieve those Letters from 
 the Society, which he will disperse according to Directions, together 
 with some of our Books & Papers. He say's these Designs are very 
 well relish'd by most of the Divines there, and that those that were 
 great Enemies thereto, thro' Misrepresentations, are now convinc'd, 
 and become as great Friends, particularly the learned Decanus, the 
 Head of alll the Clergy in the Canton of Schaff hausen. When he has 
 received the Societies Letters, he intends to go into Germany, where 
 he promise's himself good success, especially in the Landgrave of 
 Hessen's Countrey, of whom he gives a good Character. From thence 
 he will proceed to Sweden & Denmark. Ha's shewn a Swedish Count 
 some of our little Tracts, who was mightily pleas'd with the same, 
 particularly, both the Pastoral Letters, the Caution against Swearing, 
 &o, which are Translated, and now in the Press. He intends to Print 
 some of these things in every Protestant Town as he goes along, 
 particularly some in French for the poor Refugees, the antient Wal- 
 denses, & the Protestants of Aurange, 1 gives a great Character of D r 
 Woodward's Book about Religious Societies, which was Printed at 
 Berlin, & dedicated to the Princess of Brandenbourg, married to the 
 Prince of Hesse-Cassel. Fears some great Change from the present 
 Juncture of Affairs in Europe. 2 Inclose's a Letter from Mr. Scherer to 
 the Society, & accounts how exceedingly pleas'd they were at S' Gall 
 with the noble Present of English Books, which Mr. Scherer will 
 diligently set about Translating, and that there is a learned Doctor in 
 the same Town who is about Dr. Horneck's 3 works, & has already 
 
 1 Orange, a town in France, situated eighteen miles north of Avignon. 
 Though Francis I. of France caused it to be declared part of Provence, 
 Henry II. recognised the Stadholder William's right to the title "Prince of 
 Orange," and this title was borne by the Stadholders down to William III. 
 of England. Of the half million Protestants in France nearly one-fourth 
 still abide in the Gard, which adjoins the region of Orange. 
 
 2 The war of the Spanish Succession began shortly after. 
 
 3 Dr. Horneck, Preacher at the Savoy, one of the founders of the Religious 
 Societies. He was born in Germany, 1641, studied at Heidelberg and 
 Oxford. Died 1696. 
 
318 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 turned Dr. Burnet's works into Latin, which are much esteem'd there. 
 Wishes that some good Piece was writ to animate the People to the 
 Defence of their Religion & Native Countrey, w ch might be frequently 
 & publickly read ; he would send such a little Treatise taken out of 
 the holy Scripture, if he thought it might be acceptable, &c. 
 
 240. Mr. Scherer, from S' Gall, Switzerland, Jan. 13-24, 1700- 1, to 
 the Society, Writes that the pious Designs of the Society were known 
 & mightily approv'd of there ; especially since Mr. Hales had given 
 them an exacter account of it. He accepts the Correspondence with 
 great Testimonies of Gladness, and returns Thanks for the books sent 
 him, which he promises to Translate forthwith into the Helvetian 
 Tongue, as soon as he receiv's them, and afterwards to lay them up in 
 their Publick Library, with a suitable Inscription. He is very thankful 
 for the Honor done to his Son ; and says that a closer Correspondence 
 with the Chief Ministers of the Helvetian Church will be very accept- 
 able to their Nation ; but desires that a farther Consideration of this 
 affair, may be put off for a while. He excuses his Freedom in Caution- 
 ing the Society to have a great care of Popish Missionaries, who are 
 implacable Enemies to it & its Designs ; and concludes his Letter 
 with his Prayers to God for its Prosperity & Establishment. 
 
 241. Dr. Franckes, from Hall [Halle], in Saxony, 21 January 1700-1, 
 to the Society, Owns the Receipt of the Societies Letters & the Books 
 sent with them, for which he Returns Thanks. He excuse's his long 
 Silence, which (he says) was caused by the outward Insults of ill men, 
 from various Temptations within, from a lingering fit of Sickness, and 
 especially from the unexpected Delays that have hindred the Printing 
 some little Books, which he intended to send to the Society, together 
 with his Letters, by a Friend of his. One of these Books (which, he 
 say's, are all ready for the Press) is a large Description of all those 
 Statutes & Orders of which he has the Direction, and of the Rules & 
 Method they observe in their School. But he hope's those Obstacles 
 will be remov'd that have hindred the Publication of them. He seem's 
 much affected with the Honor done him, in making him a (Corre- 
 sponding) Member of the Society. The Love & Charity of this Society, 
 he say's, does answer the Expectation of those pious & learned men 
 in Germany, who have heard any thing of the Designs of it. And that 
 ihey do Presage, that many Benefits, by its means, will accrue to the 
 whole Christian Church ; especialy, a stricter Union amongst Pro- 
 testants. That the great Success of the Societies Undertakings, is 
 known in Germany, by the means of the Reverend Mr. Jablonski, a 
 Chaplain to the now King of Prussia : who has translated the English 
 Account of the Religious Societies into High-Dutch. Which book 
 ha's been already very useful not only to many particular Persons, but 
 to a Religious Society at Nurenberg. He hints that the Harvest of 
 the Lord grow's ripe there, and show's the pious Inclinations of people 
 of different Stations & Condition, of both Sexes ; wishing that the 
 Lord would send them more Laborers. As for himself & his Partners, 
 they make it their business to promote the Interests of Religion, with- 
 
APPENDIX. 319 
 
 out any Respect to a Temporal Reward, but relying upon the Help 
 & Assistance of God alone, whose Blessing, he says, seems to have 
 follow'd their Endeavors. That 'tis this Consideration alone that keeps 
 him at Hall, when as otherwise, he should very much desire to be 
 present at the Meetings of the Society. But since Christian Charity 
 to his Neighbors does for the present prohibit this, he will study to be 
 as useful to the Society as he can. To this end, he thinks a Corre- 
 spondence may be serviceable, in pursuance of which, he promises 
 hereafter to Communicate some of their Affairs. 
 
 242. Mr. Adamson, of Burton, in Lincolnshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, 22 Jan. 1700- 1. Sends inclosed in his Letter by the Hands of 
 S r Edm. Turner a new Copie of the Articles of their Society with the 
 alterations he made lately. He would have communicated them sooner 
 had he not waited for such an Opportunity. Say's that some of the 
 Clergy in other parts of the County have receiv'd several Copies of 
 those Articles, & intend to build on the same Model. Say's farther 
 that they might have expected a much greater Harvest, if some that 
 were unwilling to unite with them had not spread abroad malicious 
 Reports against the Lawfulness of such Assemblies. Wishes there- 
 fore that the Articles might be laid before the Arch-bishop, and the 
 Lord Chief Justice Holt, and their Opinions ask'd therein. That 
 accordingly what were dislik'd might be amended, and if approv'd of, 
 they might proceed with more Courage & Resolution ; but this he 
 submitts to the Pleasure of the Society. 
 
 243. Arch-Deacon Willet, of Stretton, Gloucestershire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, 3 Feb. 1 700-1. Says that the utmost they have done 
 in those parts, ha's been to disperse a few Practical Pieces among their 
 Flocks, but are not without hopes of setting up a School at Cirencester 
 of like nature with that at Gloucester, whereof he supposes we have 
 had an Account. This is the reason why we hear from him so seldom ; 
 own's the Receit of the last Packet, & rejoyces at the Society. Wishes 
 that the Laws were more effectual in restraining the Sin of Fornication, 
 which the Ecclesiastic Laws can't reach, either thro' their Weakness, 
 or the Corruption of their Officers. And by the Temporal Laws, this 
 Vice is no otherwise punishable than unless a Man ha's a Bastard ; 
 nor even then, if he can secure the Parish from the Charge of it. 
 Hope's the Parliament will provide therein, and the Society excuse his 
 Freedom occasion'd by his Zeal, &c. 
 
 244. Mr. Theophilus Dorrington, from Wittr e sham, in Kent, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, 8 Jan. 1 700-1. Declare's how sensible he is of the 
 Obligation he lies under to promote the good Designs of the Society, 
 and that he will not be wanting in himself, or in encouraging his 
 Neighbours of the Clergy in the same : several of whom he finds wel 
 dispos'd towards the Work. The Reasons of his long Silence are, 
 that he has been a great while detained in London by very sensible 
 Afflictions, that the ways are unpassable in the Countrey, & like to be 
 so, and besides, that he has been wholly taken up in Suppressing of 
 Practical Atheism, Neglect of Sacraments, & all the Worship of God, 
 
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 and which is worse, (because Damnable as well as the other) Error, 
 Schism & Heresy, wherewith his Parish has been long over-run. 
 Propose's some Difficulties that occur to him in his Endeavors for 
 Promoting Christian Knowledge, and wishe's the Society would Advise 
 & Direct him how to obviate them. The Chiefest of these Impediments, 
 is the Liberty either given or taken by the Dissenters by their Tolera- 
 tion, to Revile & Disparage the Church, whereby they prejudice 
 their hearers against all that is offered by our Ministers. Another, is 
 their Zeal in promoting their several Sects & Persuasions. Another, 
 the Liberty given to Illiterate & Handycraft men to Preach & Teach, 
 provided they Subscribe certain Articles. Another, that they Invade 
 any man's Parish, and refuse to produce a Certificate or License for 
 Teaching, &c, upon all which he largely expatiates, and Concludes 
 with his Request to the Society, that they would use their Interest with 
 the Members of Parliament, in order to Regulate the Toleration, &c. 
 
 245. Mr. Gordon, from on board His Majestie's Ship the Salisbury, 
 to the Secretaries Assistant, January 22, 1 700-1. Write's, that since 
 his Departure, he ha's had Time enough to Methodise some Thoughts 
 of his, concerning the Propagation of the Gospel among the Indians 
 in North-America : which Thoughts or Proposals he has also sent 
 enclosed in his Letter ; desiring that they may be read to the Society, 
 whose Opinion he shall not expect 'till his Return. Say's that he will 
 take especial Care to dispose of the Sheets the Society ordered him, 
 in the manner they are intended, and beseeches Heaven to prosper 
 their Noble Designs. 
 
 246. (Lay) Mr. Wm. Colmore, of Warwick, to Mr. Welshman, 17 
 January, 1700-1. Thanks him for the Account of Societies, &c. 
 Promises to stir up the Neighboring Magistrates to the Execution of 
 the Laws for Promoting Reformation. Say's, that the only thing to be 
 Reform'd in their Town, is the Peoples absenting themselves from 
 Church under Pretence of want of Room : which they will endeavor 
 to obviate, by searching suspected Houses in the time of Divine 
 Service. Is glad that the Society do's not require an Oath. Dispairs 
 of such Meetings there, because most of their Gentlemen are bound 
 for London. Did not well understand the Secretaries Letter, and 
 besides, has mislaid it. Promises to disperse Mr. Keith's Papers. 
 
 247. Mr. Edw. Welshman, of Lapworth, in Warwickshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, 8 Febr. 1 700-1. Say's that such Lectures as the 
 Cheshire Divines have Set up, are not wanted amongst them : and 
 besides, are liable to Inconveniences that need not be nam'd. But 
 however, they will Set up a Monthly Lecture at Henley in Arden. 
 That the Sermons sent by him, are not his, & believes they still lie at 
 the Warwick-Carrier's. 
 
 248. Arch-Deacon Booth, of Eassington, in Durham, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, 15 Febr. 1 700-1. Says, he is endeavoring to settle Monthly 
 Communions in his Jurisdiction, and ha's writ to the Respective 
 Ministers to preach up the Duty thereof. And that he has sent a 
 Circular Letter to his Clergy to cause all the young people of the age 
 
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 of 16 to come every Wednesday & Friday in Lent to their Houses & 
 to prepare them for the Easter Communion, and the Servants a 
 Sundays upon the same Account. Wishes the same were done thro' 
 the whole Kingdom, he having had great Success therein. Desirfes the 
 Number & Quality of the Gentlemen of the Society, and that the 
 Bishop of Chester would please to attempt the engaging the Lord 
 Warrington into the Society. 
 
 249. Mr. Selyard (from Surrey) to Mr. Chamberlayne, 20 Febr. 
 1 700-1. Thanks the Society for the Books & Papers sent him. 
 Shew's his willingness (in Concert with Mr. Cranston & Mr. Sturmey) 
 to promote a Society of the Clergy in their parts, which he however 
 seem's inclined to think impracticable, for divers Reasons which he 
 alledges. Says that Mr. Cranston design's to endeavor the Erection 
 of a Lending Library, which besides its benefit to the inferior Clergy 
 may in time be a means to draw the Clergy together, & to frame them 
 into a Society. Adds that he has distributed several small books, & 
 if the Society will send more, he promises to distribute them also, 
 where they will do most good. 
 
 250. Mr. Vincent Edwards, from Embleton, in Northumberland, 
 Feb. 21, 1700- 1, to Mr. Chamberlayne. Gives thanks for the Honor 
 done him in being made a Corresponding Member of the Society, to 
 which he says he ha's been long a well-wisher, &c. Adds that in 
 August last, about nine of the Clergy of Alnwick Deanery, at the 
 request of their Arch-Deacon did agree upon Monthly Meetings to 
 Discourse together & Engage themselves mutually and solemnly to 
 prosecute their Duties, 1. in Catechising young people. 2. by admin- 
 istring y e holy Sacram 1 4 times a year. 3. by frequent reading prayers 
 in the Church. 4. by dispersing good books. 5. by being Exemplary 
 in their Carriage. 6. by frequent Visiting their Parishioners. 7. by 
 meeting monthly, & between y e times of meeting by promoting Closet 
 & Family Prayers. All which particulars are more largely described 
 in the letter it self. 
 
 251. (Lay) Mr. John Cocks, of Gloucester to Mr. Chamberlayne, 21 
 Febr. 1 700-1, sends inclosed a large Account of the Charity School 
 in Gloucester, and suggests that the same thing may be done at Here- 
 ford by the means of the Dean of that place and Cannon Watts, whose 
 Piety he much commends. 
 
 252. Mr. Gordon, from on board his Majesties Ship the Salisbury, 
 to the Secretaries Assistant, Febr. 22, 1 700-1. Desires to know the 
 Societies Resolution about the Proposals enclosed in his last Letter 
 (viz. n° 245). Desires to know whether his Proposals relating to the 
 Seamen are Published or not ; if they be, he hopes the Society will 
 endeavor to get them establish'd by Act of Parliament, at this favor- 
 able juncture. Desires that the Lord BP. of London may be address'd 
 unto for the sending a real, worthy, exemplary man to be Chaplain for 
 the Admiral in chief. As to the Reformation of the Seamen, he Re- 
 commends the Gift of a little Tobacco to be join'd to good advice & 
 Instruction ; which being done with a. due air of Concern, he says 
 
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 will have wonderful Effects. And therefore writes that the Society 
 would send a considerable Quantity of course Tobacco to be disposed 
 of by each Chaplain of a Ship accordingly. Lastly he concludes all 
 with his prayers for the Blessing of God upon the Society. 
 
 253. Mr. Welshman, of Lapworth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 24 Feb,, 
 1 700- 1. Writes that he has acquainted the L d BP. of Worcester with 
 the Resolution of their Society about a Monthly Lecture at Henley, to 
 which his Lordship had been pleas'd to return a very kind Answer, a 
 copie of which he sends in the 2 d pag. of his Letter. He hopes that 
 now upon my Lord's generous Offers of his Assistance, it will not be 
 so difficult to erect a School there, as it hath formerly been. But as 
 for the Plantations, he fears they can do no more than pray for their 
 prosperity. Thanks Mr. Chamberlayne for looking after the Sermons, 
 &c. which he should not have been troubled withal, had they not 
 fallen in with the Designs of the Society, which he beseeche's God, 
 may meet with an everlasting Reward. 
 
 254. Mr. Wootton, from Buckinghamshire, 24 Febr. 1700- 1, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. Excuse's his long Silence, which he think's however, 
 very well supplied by Mr. Frank. This Gentleman, he says, did not 
 long since acquaint him with the nature of Mr. Ludolfs Proposals, and 
 therefore he suggests, that the Society or somebody employ'd by them 
 should draw up such a Catechism as should be proper, which might 
 (by the Direction of Dr. Woodroff, Principal of Gloucester hall, in 
 Oxford) be translated into the Vulgar Greek, & sent accordingly. 
 
 255. Mr. Heart, of Portsmouth, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 1 March, 
 1 700-1. Excuses his Silence which, he says, shall be accounted for by 
 a Brother of his, who intends shortly for London. By him also he 
 will acquaint the Society how he disposed of their Books & Papers. 
 Writes that Mr. Hunt received the Circular Letter w th Approbation, 
 & that his not answering it must be imputed to his illness alone. 
 
 256. Mr. Atherton, of Liverpool, to Mr. Taylor, of Wigan, 15 Nov., 
 1700. Shews the difficulties of Erecting a Charity-School there by 
 reason of the want of near ,£50,000 Transport debt ; their Lawsuit 
 with the Cheesemongers, wherein they had been twice cast, their 
 Building a New Church ; a Tax for the Maintenance of Minis- 
 ters ; besides the deadness of Trade. Notwithstanding all these 
 discouragements Mr. Styth & He do hope to raise £6 p ann. as a Salary 
 to some poor woman for teaching so many poor Children. With this 
 they intend to begin, & then to try the Charity of others. 
 
 257. The BP. of Sodor & Man, 1 to Mr. Chamberlayne, 19 Jan. 1700. 
 Writes that the Clergy had met Monthly all the last Summer in some 
 Church in the Market Towns, where, a Sermon being first Preach'd, 
 they consult proper Methods for carrying on the Design of propagating 
 Christian Knowledge. That they had agreed to raise a small Fund by 
 Subscription for Schools, decaid Farmers & distressed Passengers, 
 and that many Laity had concurr'd with them. He bewails the Ignor- 
 ance of the Common people, and that few of them understand English; 
 and saith that he is endeavouring to bring them to read it, and that 
 
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APPENDIX. 323 
 
 200 of Dr. Bray's Lectures & 500 Pastoral Letters have been disposed 
 of among them with good success. He desires to know the Method 
 of Regulating the Charity Schools, & to have the Arch-BP's Circular 
 Letter. Directs how to send to him by Post or Carrier. 
 
 258. Mr. Hales, from Lindow [Lindau], in Germany, to Mr. Hodges, 
 8 Febr. 1700-1. Writes that the Divines & Magistrates of S' Gall are 
 so extreamly pleas'd with the Designs of the Society & the Present of 
 books & their kind Offer to Mr. Scherer ; that they purpose to send the 
 Society a Letter of Thanks in the Name of the States, together with 
 Assurances of their joyning with them in their Pious Designs, &c. 
 Desires that with letters to the 4 Cantons, one should be sent to the 
 Divines of S' Gall & handed to him p the first (as he would also have 
 the Societies Directions & Advice every fourtnight or 3 weeks at 
 farthest). By the same Method, he says, that Letters may be sent to 
 the States of Each Canton, tho' he hopes those to their Divines will be 
 sufficient. Says that the Divines will Encourage the States of Each 
 Canton to Order Public Meetings to consult how to put these pious 
 designs in Execution, & to acknowledge the Care & Love of England 
 to their Helvetic Church : this with other Endeavors, he hopes may 
 cause that Harmony amongst Protestants as may be most advantagious 
 to them. Farther, that Mr. Scherer intends to dedicate to the Society 
 his Synchronismus Chronologicus now in the Press, wherein he will 
 publish to the World the Society's most Christian works & happy 
 Success, with his Thanks for the Present of Books & kind Offer to his 
 Son, which Generosity coming from England, he says, is far more 
 acceptable than if the Emperor or French King should present them 
 with 1,000 times the Value. He say's that 'tis generally supposed that 
 the Papists are now plotting more furiously than ever to raise Sedition 
 & Rebellion amongst us : and therefore, since y e Protestant Interest 
 does depend upon the welfare of England, he proposes that at all 
 Maritime Towns each Passenger should be examined, &c, & private 
 Letters searched for : for when the Adversaries are forging Mischief 
 they send their Letters by private Messingers & not p Post, for fear of 
 that search should be made after them. He desires also that Care 
 should be taken to find out their Clubs & places of Rendezvous in 
 London. And believes that such a Method would have good Success. 
 Desires (for divers Reasons) that the Number of the Society be In- 
 creased, that they be all English & no Foreigner to be admitted, 
 unless some Virtuous Prince or Person of good Quality. That Mr 
 Scherer is translating into High Dutch, Mr. Dorrington's 1 Guide to the 
 Holy Communion, which will soon be Printed, and that he is willing 
 to translate into German or Latin any other good book that comes 
 from England. That the Dayly Devotion, Pastoral Letter & Caution 
 ag l Swearing are now Printed at S' Gall, and that he hopes to get 
 
 ' Rev. T. Dorrington, Rector of Witresham, Kent, was author of numerous 
 works. He translated Puffendorf 's "Comparative View of the Lutheran 
 Churches and the Church of England. " 
 
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 some more at the place he resides in at present. Lastly he highly 
 approves what Mr. Hodges has mentioned to him about Recommend- 
 ing our Nobility & Gentry that Travel, to seek more the Interest of 
 our Religion & Countrey than anything else : And he promise's that if 
 any Sober young Gentleman is willing to travel with him on these 
 Terms, that he will endeavor to help him to all Accomplishments 
 becoming a true Christian, and will take as much care of him as if he 
 were his Brother. 
 
 259. Mons r Scherer, from S' Gall, in Switzerland, 18 Febr. 1700- 1, 
 writes, in Latin, to Mr. Chamberlayne, that the Honor which the 
 Society ha's done him & his Son, will meet with the public Thanks of 
 their Government, and will be transmitted hither, as soon as they have 
 made choice of a fit Messenger. That he will set upon the Transla- 
 tion of the books sent him by the Society as soon as he receive's 
 them, and that so much the Rather, because he finds that his Transla- 
 tion of the Pastoral Letter & of the Guide to dayly Devotion, dispers'd 
 there & in the Neighboring Regions by Mr. Hales & others, has met 
 with all possible Success. In the mean time, he will translate the 
 Christian Monitor & Mr. Dorringtoivs Institution of the Holy 
 Sacrament, which he hopes to publish within a Month. And he hopes 
 he may add to those books some Prayers taken out of Dr. Woodward's 
 Account of the Religious Societies without Offence to any. Wishes 
 that the Author of the Caution against Swearing (lately Translated 
 into the Helvetian tongue by Mons. Vitus, the Antistes of Schaff- 
 hausen) would write also against the other Vices in Order. Adding 
 that tho' the Ministers of the Helvetian Church are not wanting to 
 their Duty in this Respect ; yet Assistance from Abroad & especially 
 from England (whose pious Books they have the greatest Reverence 
 for) they find by Experience ha's the best Effects. Lament's the prone- 
 ness of their Commonalty to Dice & Cards, which they should be 
 glad to obviate by any Means, y e Care of the Magistrate & Rebukes 
 of the Minister having hitherto proved ineffectual. Intimates that in 
 their Annual Synod (which is held after the Sunday called Misericordias 
 Domini), they exhort their Willing Magistracy to the Destruction of 
 Vice. That as to the present State of their Church, they should look 
 upon it as prosperous enough did not Pietism spread so much in the 
 Canton of Bern, & if the differences in Glauris & Appenzel about the 
 Observation of the Style were appeased. As to the Correspondence 
 between the English &. Helvetian Churches, he proposes that Creden- 
 tial Letters for Mr. Hales be written & sealed with the Seal of the 
 Society, & directed either to each Ministery, or to all together. But 
 whether to the one or the other, he advises that to those of Zurich, 
 Bern, Basil & Schaff hausen, there should be joyn'd the Ministers ot 
 Glauris, Appenzel, & S' Gall, and if 'tis thought fit, those of Geneva, 
 according to custom. To those letters which are sent to Zurich, he 
 directs a particular Superscription. Seems concern'd at the Rumors 
 of War, the Effects whereof upon our Religion he pray's God to avert, 
 and that he would bless the pious designs of the Society. 
 
APPENDIX. 325 
 
 260. Mr. Jos. Margetts, of Kempston, in Bedfordshire, to Mr. Frank, 
 March 8, 1 700-1. Expresses his Joy & satisfaction for the Receipt of 
 Mr. Frank's Letter (which acquainted him with the Benefaction of the 
 Society, intended to his Parish). Shews his Resolution to surmount 
 the difficulties he dayly meets with, and remembers the public 
 Services of John Pierson & John Reynolds. The former teaches gratis 
 15 or 16 poor Children to read, & instructs them in the Church Cate- 
 chism without Exposition, brings them to Prayers as often as there is 
 any, and twice in the Week meet's another Company of adult persons 
 (about 8 in number) in the Town, & hears them read, and trains them 
 up in BP. William's Exposition of the Church Catechism. The latter 
 Instruct's Gratis another Company every night at his House, in the 
 Catechism, in Reading and Serious Principles, and indeavors to bring 
 them to an awful sence of God & man. Says y l he goes him self 
 sometimes to encourage them. That on Friday nights they have 
 their publick Meeting in the Church, where there is a great appearance 
 of either age & Sex, & all things are carried on in Decency & Order. 
 Say's that the Societies kindness will be a great advantage to their 
 proceedings, and that he will distribute their books with as much 
 prudence as he can. 
 
 261. Mr. Thomlinson, from Newcastle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, March 
 8, 1 700- 1. • Write's, That a Manufacture to employ the poor has 
 Superseded all former designs of erecting Charity-Schools. He 
 accounts for the Methods the Corporation hath used to employ the 
 poor. Is endeavoring to form a Society for Reformation of Manners 
 out of a Religious Society, & desire's papers & Instructions for that 
 purpose. He designs to endeavor to induce the Clergy of North- 
 umberland to follow the Cheshire President. Give's a Character of 
 Mr. Edwards as a pious & good man. Hopes to obtain a Society of the 
 Clergy in Alnwick Deanery, and saith there is one already in Morpeth 
 Deanery, and that he will try to promote Reformation-Sermons. He 
 demands the Pastoral Letter, and the other pen'd by the same Author, 
 in all 500, &c. And send's an Account of the Prints he has already 
 received. 
 
 262. Mr. Fenwick, of Hallaton in Leicestershire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, March 10, 1700-1. Thank's him for the Care he has taken about 
 his MS. and give him Advice of the 40s. which he present's to the 
 Society, which, he says, is far more Generous in them to accept (it 
 being so small a present) than in him to offer. 
 
 263. Mr. Ellison, from New-Castle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, March 
 II, 1700-1. Write's several Particulars contain'd also in Mr. Thomlin- 
 son's Letter, n° 261. Beside's which, he say's that he ha'sdispos'd of 
 most of Dr. Bray's books, and wishes he could promote y e sending any 
 Missionaries; as to which at present he wants the King's or Bishop's 
 Recommendations. Says that they have Catechetical Lectures there 
 every week, except in Lent & Advent, when they have Sermons on 
 Wednesdays & Fridays. Own's his Receipt of 2 Boxes of Books, &c. 
 and concludes with his good wishes to the Society. 
 
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 264. Mr. Ostervald, from Nieufchastel, in Switzerland, to the 
 Society, March 11, 1701. Accepts the Correspondence with great 
 Thankfulness and Modesty, and says that as soon as he was appris'd 
 of the Setting up of the Society, he look'd upon it as the most happy 
 Crisis that ha's befel the Christian Church a long time- Moreover,, 
 that what the Society has undertaken, will (he say's) according to all 
 Appearance finish the great Work of the Reformation of the Church, 
 establish the Purity of Manners, bring back the antient discipline, 
 attract Strangers to the Purity of our Faith, & strengthen the Protest- 
 ant Churches, which for want of a good union & Correspondence 
 decline dayly both by Persecution & Corruption. 
 
 265. Mr. A.D. Pearson, from York, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 19 Febr. 
 1 700-1. Thanks the Society for the Honor they did him in Choosing 
 him a Corresponding Member. But says that his Great Distance 
 from London, & his not being able, upon that & other Accounts, to 
 attend their Meetings & Consults, make him beg to be excus'd in that 
 particular. But that when any Opportunity offer's itself, he will not be 
 wanting in his Endeavors to help forward any of their good Designs, 
 & answer the good Opinion they have conceived of him. 
 
 266. Mr. Gordon, from the Downes, to the Secretaries Assistant, 
 March 22, 1701. Owns his Omission in not desiring that the Postage 
 of all Letters sent to him in the Fleet Royal, should be paid here, 
 which (it seems) occasioned the miscarriage of divers that were sent 
 to him. He desires to know what was done as to his former Pro- 
 posals, & to have Notice sent him of the most material Transactions 
 of the Society, transmitted to him from the Journal. 
 
 (As to the Proposals he write's about, they were consider'd, & judged 
 to be impracticable.) 
 
 267. Dr. John Osmond, from Exeter, 24 March, 1700-1, to Mr, 
 Chamberlayne. Own's the Receipt of the Societies Letter, and hi3 
 great Satisfaction of finding so many Worthy men engaged in such 
 good Designs. Promise's his service as a private person : but unless 
 the Convocation Countenance the Matter, fears that few of the Dig- 
 nified Clergy will meddle in it. Desire's some more of Dr. Bray's 
 Packets which are mightily liked in those parts, &c. 
 
 268. Mr. Dorrington, from Wittresham, in Kent, 27 March, 1701, 
 to Mr. Chamberlayne. Acknowledge's the great Civilities he has 
 receiv'dfrom the Hon ble Society, and fear's they should think that he had 
 neglected Writing to them, whereas he writ some time since, but 
 doubt's the Letter has miscarried, because there was no Answer re- 
 turn'd to it, &c. 
 
 268.* Dr. Todd, from Carlisle, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 27 March, 
 1701. Owns the Receipt of the Societies Papers & Dr. Bray's 
 Acts of Visitation. Says that the business of the Plantations would 
 be carried on more effectually, if the Convocation were applied to, 
 and that he has writt to his Brother in Jamaica to promote the same, 
 &c. 
 
 269. Dr. Jephcott, from Evesham, Worcestershire, to Mr. Cham>- 
 
Appendix. 327 
 
 Wlayne 29 March, 1701. Own's the Receipt of all the Societies 
 Letters & Packet ; and thereupon, in July last apply'd to his Diocesan 
 for leave to raise a Society, which he obtain'd under his Hand. That 
 accordingly 14 of the neighbouring Clergy met in September, and 
 afterwards Monthly. That they had Prayers & a Sermon, that .they 
 purchased some Numbers of little books, which they Distributed 
 Gratis, or Lent. They agreed also upon Catechising, and on private 
 Admonitions, and to Promote Charity-Schools. That they have set 
 up one in Evesham, consisting of 40 poor Children, which they hope 
 to enlarge by Subscriptions from Persons of Quality that are Free- 
 men of their Burrough. That their good Bishop has promis'd to add 
 a Tenth to whatever shall be Subscribed on the same Account in all 
 places of his Diocess, That there are few Papists, but many Quakers 
 in Evesham, some of whose grown Children are Baptiz'd. That there 
 are Monthly Sacraments in that Town, but cannot be so in the 
 Countrey Parishes, and that Praiers are much neglected. That some 
 of them are well inclin'd towards the maintenance of Ministers in the 
 Plantations if they could be put in a proper Method for it, but that 
 their Livings in those parts are very mean. Whereupon, he re- 
 commends the Case of poor Vicaridges to the Bishops that some 
 Provision by a Law might be attempted by them. Says farther, that 
 there is a meeting of the Clergy at Upton-on-Severn, at Henley in 
 Arden, and at Aldcester, 7 miles from Evesham, &c. 
 
 270. Mr, Braddock, of Canterbury, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 3 April, 
 1701. Says that they have no Charity School nor Workhouse, tho' 
 both much wanted, that there is no Society of the Clergy nor Parochial 
 Library near them. That there is a Sacrament every Sunday in the 
 Cathedral Church, and Monthly in three other Churches. That a 
 Religious Society did pay for a Preparation Sermon, but were weary 
 of it, and now the Clergy give it Gratis. That there was another, but 
 it is like to fall. That there are few Papists or Quakers, but on the 
 Sea-Coasts. That Anabaptists are the strongest party among them, 
 and that there is a Society for Reformation, who have assisted in 
 putting down some ill Houses. 
 
 271. Mr. Thomas Shewell, from Gravesend, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 4 April, 1701. Accepts the Correspondence thankfully, and desires 
 the farther Advice of the Society, That he is going to Sea with S r 
 Cloudesley Shovel in the Barfleur ; and that it would be very necessary 
 for the Admiralty to recommend to Captains, the Countenancing their 
 Chaplains, and for the Bishop of London to send a Superintendent. 
 Gives a good Character of Mr. Truelove, a Clergyman, and Master of 
 the Freeschool at Gravesend. 
 
 272. S r George Wheeler, from Durham, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 28 
 March, 1701. Says y' according to his promise to the Hon ble Society 
 the last year, he ha's sent a scheme of some proposals, which if duly 
 put in Execution, he conceive's would tend to the restoring the decaied 
 Discipline of the Church, and to the Encouragement of Virtue, Holi- 
 ness, &c. These Proposals consist of ten Articles. In Substance, 
 
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 That all Societies should be according to Ecclesiastical Order ; That 
 they should be composed of Rural Deaneries in Subordination to 
 Arch-Deaneries, Dioceses & Provinces, whereby they might more 
 easily Associate, and more frequently meet ; That out of several 
 Rural Deaneries the Arch-Deacon might form his Society, and if the 
 Diocesan would vouchsafe to do the same with his Dean, Prebends, & 
 Arch Deacons it would highly resemble that Apostolic Presbouterion 
 the Scripture & S l Ignatius so often mention. That nothing more 
 could be wish'd but that the Arch-B ps would put themselves at the 
 head of these Societies. That it would mightily conduce to the 
 Benefit of his People, if each Minister would Associate with the 
 Chief of his Parishioners and the Church-Wardens. That the Members 
 of Societies should not be too numerous, for fear of falling into Parties. 
 That the number should not exceed twelve beside the President, or 
 Chairman. That as occasion offer's, some of the Laity should be 
 added to these Societies, out of the Nobility, Magistracy & pious 
 Gentry. He believes the L d B p of Salisbury does something like this 
 in his Diocess, as far as he could observe from the Visitations of his 
 particular Deaneries. Lastly, he is desirous, he Says, to know how 
 the Society approve of this Scheme, that accordingly he might con- 
 sider of some farther Regulations. 
 
 273. Mr. Gilbert, of Plymouth, from Exeter, 5 April, 1701, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. Say's y l all he can do, is to take off some of the 
 Societies small Books. That he gave £$ to a Library which Dr. 
 Bray raised at Plymouth, but that nothing more ha's been done therein, 
 not even by Mr. Martin the Minister who promis'd £2 to the same. 
 That he has brought over one Quaker Gentlewoman to the Church. 
 That there is not one Papist or Non-Juror in Plymouth. That there 
 are Monthly Sacraments, and Prayers twice a clay, but no Societies 
 till the B p gives leave. 
 
 274. (Lay) Mr. Laugharne, of S' Brides, Pembrokeshire, 4 April, 
 1701, to Mr. Chamberlayne. Says that they can form but one Society 
 of Clergy & Laity in their County. That some of the former refuse 
 to joyn with them. They have Monthly Sacraments and Lectures in 
 2 or 3 Towns, no Workhouses, and few Schools. That they distribute 
 Books among the Poor, and Mr. Keith's Papers among the Quakers 
 who are so obstinate as not to read them. 
 
 275. (Lay) Mr. Whinfield, from Newcastle, 7 April, 1701, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne. Ha's communicated the Societies Letter to Mr. Ellison 
 their Minister, says that the Corporation ha's agreed with a Person to 
 take ten Boys & Girls every month, and teach them to spin Woollen 
 Yarn till they are able to maintain themselves, and that there is a 
 Schoolmaster to teach them to read, &c, that S r W m Blackett has 
 taken upon himself to be Overseer of this matter the first six months. 
 That the Mayor of the Town ha's promised to take away the Licenses 
 of such Public Houses as suffer Tipling on the Lord's day. 
 
 276. Mr. Harris, of Llantrissent, Glamorganshire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, 8 April, 1701. Says, that altho' he ha's communicated the 
 
APPENDIX. 329 
 
 Societies Letter & Papers to some of the greatest of the County ; it 
 ha's been for the most part unsuccessful. That many of his Brethren 
 had promis'd to promote Catechetical Lectures, according to the 
 Bishop of Chichester's System translated into Welsh by Dr. Evans. 
 That there will be a meeting of the Clergy in Easter Week, &c. That 
 many of the Quakers Eyes have been open'd by the distributing Mr. 
 Keith's Papers. That there are two Schools in Llantrissent. That 
 the Poor are numerous, lazy & mutinous, and so much addicted to 
 Sports even in Divine Service, that he ha's been forced to become 
 Church-warden in order the better to restrain them. That about ,£200 
 per ann. is collected, but doe's not suffice to put out -all the poor, and 
 to maintain the Aged. Lastly, That he shall be glad to receive farther 
 Directions & Assistance. 
 
 277. Mr. Andrew Cranston, of Reigate in Surrey, 31 March, 1701, 
 to Mr. Bromfield, own's the receit of the Packet, and say's there is 
 little to be hoped for in his Countrey where there is no Justice of the 
 Peace near them, and where he can't induce the Clergy to meet. That 
 they have no Charity-Schools, no Societies of the Clergy, and no 
 Converts from Quakerism. That one Library has been set up lately, 
 and in his Parish Monthly Sacraments, and the number of Communi- 
 cants encrease daily. That there is but one Society for Reformation 
 of Manners in his Neighbourhood, which is at Kingston. That he 
 knows none so fit as Mr. Bromhall to succeed Mr. Selyard as Lay- 
 Correspondent to the Society. 
 
 278. Mr. Ostervald, of Neuf-chatel, in Switzerland, to Mr. Masson, 
 21 March, 1701. Says, The Clergy will meet there in a day or two, in 
 order to raise a new School, and that in Consequence of the Letters 
 from the Society & the Account which he ha's caused to be there 
 Printed. Say's farther y l in Order to instruct their Children in the 
 Holy Scriptures, he ha's made an Extract from all the choicest 
 Passages of the New Testament, which he intends to Print, and make 
 the Youth learn it by heart. That he ha's had some thoughts of com- 
 piling two Sorts of Catechisms, one Short & Plain for the use of 
 Children that begin, & t'other more large & particular for the Catecu- 
 mens. That they admit none to the Sacrament that cannot read. 
 Wishes that the Society at London would write to their Dean& Ministers 
 as a Body, which would make them Act much more vigorously. That 
 they shall hold their General Assembly on the first of May, where if 
 such a Letter met them, it would have a wonderfull Effect. 
 
 279. Not abstracted. 
 
 280. Mr. Patrick Gordon, from Deal, 10 April, 1701, to the Secre- 
 taries Assistant, desires to know what ha's been done about his Pro- 
 posals in Relation to the Fleet & the Indians of North-America ; and 
 that the Society would send him down 7,000 or 8,000 Copies of the 
 Paper against Swearing, in order to be distributed thro' the whole 
 Fleet, &c. That it would be a good Method to Distribute such sort 
 of Papers among the Merchant Men by lodging a good number at 
 Gravesend. Lastly, wishe's that the Society would buy some of our 
 
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 English Bibles, printed in Holland, & lend them thro' the Fleet, fb? 
 which he propose's a Method. 
 
 281. Mr. Arthur Bedford, from Bristol, 14 April, 1701, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne. Say's that the Society for Reformation had order'd him,, 
 before the Receit of ours, to communicate some better Methods for 
 Preventing the Abuses of the Lord's day, which shall be shortly sent, 
 and a full answer to all the Points in the Societies Letters, of which 
 he will impart the Contents to S r John Duddlestone, Dr. Read, and 
 Mr. Cary. 
 
 282. S r W m Dawes, of Bocking, in Essex, 16 April, 1701, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, Says that he knows of no Charity-Schools or Work- 
 houses near him, excepting a School & Library built 2 or 3 years ago, 
 at Maldon, and a work-house at Colchester. That there can be no 
 Societies in those parts, for Reasons he care's not to mention. No 
 Monthly Sacraments but in his own Parish. Few Papists of note, the 
 chief are the Lord Petre & S r Edw. Southcote. In Stebbing & 
 Felsted the Quakers do mightily abound, few or no Converts. Great 
 number of Dissenters, especially Muggletonians, 1 the Gentry generally 
 of the Church, & pretty good. Several Parishes have lately adorn'd 
 their Churches, his ha's cost ^200 on that account. But one Society 
 for Reformation, and that under his Direction, and they go on very 
 well. They want Books to distribute amongst the poor, and Work- 
 houses to employ them. That the Dissenters let their Children go to 
 Church. That Mr. Whetham is a Stranger to him, and the best way 
 to send to him is directly from London. Lastly, that tho' he can't 
 attend the Society, he will always joyn with, and assist them. 
 
 283. (Lay) Mr. Robert Hales, from S* Gall, in Swisserland, to Mr. 
 Hodges, 11 April, 1701; Respect's his Advise & earnest Entreaties to 
 the Society to enter into a Correspondence with the whole body of the 
 Helvetic Divines, and to acquaint them with what ha's been doing in 
 England, the Hopes whereof he say's ha's made the Ministers of S' 
 Gall & Schaf hausen give him great assurances of their Zeal to promote 
 Reformation. That there is a Society set up at S' Gall and a Fund 
 for printing and dispersing Bibles and such good Books as shall be 
 recommended to them from England. That upon the same Account, 
 the Senate & Ministers caress him mightily, and lately entertain'd him 
 very splendidly. That one Letter to Zurich the chief Protestant 
 Canton may serve for all the rest, they being obliged by Oath to 
 communicate to each other all important Matters, and that the Society 
 need not write to them above 3 or 4 times a year. That at his Return 
 home, if the Correspondence lie heavy upon the Society, he will will- 
 ingly manage that part himself. For all these Reasons, he hopes the 
 
 >^The founders of the Muggletonians were John Reeve and Lodovick 
 Muggleton (1650). The principal work of this sect is "A Divine Looking^ 
 Glass : or, the Third and Last Testament of our Lord Jesus Christ," &c- 
 The Muggletonians do not appear in the list in Whitaker's Almanack, but 
 they are said to have existed in 1850. 
 
APPENDIX. 331 
 
 Society will hot refuse what he desires. He prays Mr. Hodges to 
 prevail with some of our Bishops to give the enclos'd Letter to his 
 Brother S r Thomas, it Relating to a Design of converting S r John 
 Hales from Popery. Wishe's that his Brother was a Member of the 
 Society. He find's that many of the Divines in Germany & Swisser- 
 land are for attempting an Union of Protestants, and that the impend- 
 ing War is likely to promote it. He intend's to advise with Professor 
 Frank & Dr. Speiner about it. Want's any small Tract that exactly 
 describe's the Present State of Popery & of the Protestant Religion, 
 that a Governor of the Grisons would publish it there, and send some 
 thousands of them to Noble-men of Venice, Genoa & Milan, with 
 whom he Corresponds, and who are much enclined to a Re- 
 formation. 
 
 284. Mr. John Jacob Scherer to Mr. Chamberlayne, S' Gall in 
 Swisserland, 11 April, N.S. Own's the Receit of a Letter from the 
 Society, dated the 2$ Febr. and how great a Spur it ha's been to him 
 in the Business he is undertaking. Say's that he in concurrence 
 with other Zealous Ministers of their Church, and some rich Lay-men, 
 has dispers'd several Thousand Copies of those little Tracts sent by 
 the Society, and by him Translated, wherein he ha's been employed 
 day and night. Says farther, that altho' the Society do not conceive 
 any great hopes from entring into a Correspondence with the whole 
 body of the Helvetian Ministers, yet they look upon it as a thing that 
 will much forward the Designs of the Society. That Mr. Hales being 
 arm'd with such Credentials, will have a much freer access to them, 
 and also put a stop to the odd Notions that some have already form'd 
 to themselves of the very name of a Society. That Mr. Hales stays 
 in S l Gall in expectation of such Letters, and that as soon as he ha's 
 received them he will proceed on his Travells, together with Mr. 
 Scherers Son, in order to promote these excellent Designs throughout 
 all Swisserland & Germany. 
 
 285. (Lay) Monsieur de Beringhen, from the Hague, 19 April, 1701, 
 N.S. to Mr. Chamberlayne, excuse's his Silence upon the account of 
 his Illness ; that he ha's attempted to raise a Society among the Dutch, 
 but that the main Objection is, that to settle Churches & Schools, is 
 the Business of their Clergy, who would not fail to complain of the 
 Encroachment to the Supreme Powers ; and moreover, that there is 
 no need of them in Holland, where the States have so liberally pro- 
 vided for both. Say's therefore, that if he can fix a Society, it shall be' 
 only for a Correspondence of Letters, and for Printing small Tracts, 
 in order to promote Christian Knowledge. That the Gentlemen of the 
 Countrey were inclin'd to leave the Management of those Matters to 
 six Refugees who had begun it, but upon their Representation how 
 necessary it was that a matter of so great importance should be carried 
 on by the Natives of every Countrey, &c. they seem'd to be satisfied 
 with those and other Reasons. Desires a more particular Account of 
 the Business of the Society, and of the Condition & Quality of those 
 that compose it, that he might be furnished with new Arguments for' 
 
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 those Gentlemen who do already agree how usefull such a Correspond' 
 ence is amongst all Protestants, and how effectual it would be to 
 prevent the Designs of their Common Enemy the Pope of Rome, and 
 of all other Sectaries. When this is done, he doubt's not but they will 
 readily imitate a Society which has already inspired in them Respect, 
 Love, & Admiration. 
 
 In answer to the Query about the Proselytes, he say's, that the 
 Spaniard 1 ha's proved a Rogue, & withdrawn himself, but that they are 
 well satisfied in the Sincerity of the Portugueze whose Character they have 
 received from his own Countrey,and that we shall shortly have some of 
 his Works. They dare not however trust him much, for they have 
 been sometimes deceiv'd after Ten years Experience. Promise's to 
 send an Abstract of the Christian Doctrine, translated from the Latin 
 of Henry Allings, which he hope's may be useful to the Plantations. 
 As also a Project of Union between the Lutherans & Calvinists, which 
 the King of Prussia & the Elector of Hanover are now laboring for. 
 He believe's it may not be impossible to settle a Correspondence in 
 those Parts, Mr. de la Bergerie a French Minister at Hanover being 
 desirous to know what is doing upon that occasion in England : but 
 wishe's that it might be managed by Lay-men of Note & Learning. 
 One Objection of the Dutch Gentlemen against a Correspondence 
 is, that they find it difficult to write in French, and yet more in Latin, 
 which they are not used to : but he ha's offer'd his Assistance in 
 Translating their Letters upon occasion. Lastly, he desires the 
 Secretaries Shortest Directions, & Concludes with his profound 
 Respects to the Venerable & Holy Society. 
 
 286. Dr. Hutchinson, of S< Edmunds Bury, in Suffolk, to Mr. Cham- 
 berlayne, 25, April, 1701. Say's that he was always of Opinion he 
 could never promote the good Designs of the Society, unless men of 
 Character and Influence would join with Him, whom he ha's found 
 very backward, but hopes that the new Account of the Society may 
 give them new Thoughts. That the Chief of their Town, and especially 
 Mr. Harvey one of their Burgesses are considering how to employ and 
 teach the Poor, and till that is over, he does not think fit to propose to 
 them the Project of a Charity School. Says they have a Library in 
 his Parish Church of an antient Foundation, Monthly Sacraments & 
 full Congregations. That the Papists are almost one to Forty. That 
 2 or 3 Quakers have been lately Baptiz'd, but none of Note. That he 
 ha's dispers'd some of Mr. Keith's Sheets among them, but can gain 
 nothing by Disputes ; find's them rather very obstinate & Disingenuous, 
 of which he gives a notable Instance. Says that S r John Holland, 
 since the death of his Father, ha's left those parts. 
 
 287. Mr. W m Johns, of Stroud, in Glocestershire, to Mr. Chamber- 
 layne, 26 April, 1701, heartily approves of the Designs of the Society, 
 but his mean Abilities & Circumstances fetter a willing Mind. Excuses 
 his medling with Affairs in Transmarine Parts, having so many objects 
 
 1 Molinos, see foot-note, p. 315. 
 
APPENDIX. 333 
 
 of Ignorance and Poverty at home. He know's not how to be a 
 Member of a Society where he can't attend by reason of Distance, 
 nor hear other mens Thoughts, nor propose his own ; yet if he can be 
 useful] by way of Correspondence, he is ready to embrace it, but 
 would have none think of him above what he is. 
 
 288. Mr. John Tatam, of Sutton-on-the-Hill, in Derbyshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, 28 April, 1701. Says, That he ha's nothing of moment 
 to impart to the Society, only that the Unkle of Mr. Gilbert, of Locko, 
 ha's left a Legacy of ^60 for the payment of £3 yearly to a School- 
 master to teach io poor Children, and that they have built a School at 
 Spoondon for the said use. They have no Charity-Sshool, nor Work- 
 house, nor Society of the Clergy, nor Libraries, nor Monthly Sacra- 
 ments, but few Papists, and some lately converted. That there is an 
 old Man in his Parish whose Wife & Daughters are Papists but himself 
 a Protestant, and so would his Grandson be if he would permit him. 
 Desire's the Advice of the Society, what is to be done on this occasion. 
 That the Quakers as well as other Dissenters do rather increase 
 amongst them, and make many Proselytes among the poor people of 
 the Peak who live remote from Churches, which for want of Tythes 
 cannot be supplied as they ought, all which might, he says, be pre- 
 vented if the Society would procure an Act of Parliament to allow all 
 piously dispos'd Persons to give & settle Tythes for the Maintenance 
 of poor Rectors & Curats notwithstanding the Statute of Mortmain ; 
 that he is directed by a worthy Person to intreat the Assistance of the 
 Society in this Matter, and to take it into their Speedy Consideration. 
 That a Specimen of such a Bill, and an Account of the Case which 
 occasioned it shall be sent up as soon as he hea^s from them. That 
 some thing of the same nature ha's been projected by Dr. Dent, but 
 he being retired into the Countrey, 'tis feared the Design is dropp'd, 
 but if the said Doctor be known to any of the Society, he desire's 
 they would procure and send him a Copie of that Bill. That there is 
 but one Society for Reformation of Manners at Derby, compos'd of 
 Dissenters, for the Churchmen refusd to join with them. That they 
 meet with great Discouragements, the Justices refusing to accept the 
 Printed Warrants & Neglecting to Record those that are Convicted ; 
 there appearing none since Michaelmas last. Wishe's that the Clergy 
 were impower'd to punish Profane Swearing & Drunkenness. Hope's 
 that when the Bishop Visits, the Designs of the Society may be set on 
 foot again effectually among them, He heafs the Quakers have dis- 
 pers'd a Sheet in Answer to Mr. Keith's. 
 
 289. Mr. James Smith, of Cottenham, in Cambridgeshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, 28 April, 1701. Wishes he could return a Satisfactory 
 Answer to the Enquiries of the Society. That the Countrey People 
 are so far from contributing to the Charge of Schoolmasters, that they 
 will not allow their Children to attend them, and that the poorest Sort 
 have not leisure, whereof he gives an Instance in his own Parish. 
 
 290. Mr. John Lewis, of Acryse, in Kent, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 28 
 April, 1 701. Says that they have no Charity Schools nor Work- 
 
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 houses. That he ha's kept one School himself during 2 summers, and 
 taught about 50 children. That 3 Ministers in Canterbury have 
 monthly Sacraments, & one at S' Johns in the Isle of Thanet. That 
 there are but two Popish Families about them, my Lord [Strangford '] 
 & S r John Hales. That the Quakers rather decrease. That the 
 People are generally ignorant, and but little Care to make them 
 otherwise. That there is scarce a Minister but has 2 Livings, some 
 3 or 4 ; by which means Catechising is wholly neglected. That most 
 of the Prebends of Canterbury have Livings in the Countrey, so that 
 there are reckon'd 11 or 12 near him that are Non-Resident. That 
 this and the Poorness of the Livings will effectually hinder all Societies 
 of the Clergy, and so does also the Incroachments of Simoniacal 
 Patrons. Notwithstanding all which, he believes the Clergy might do 
 greater things than they do, if this Notion did not too much prevail 
 among them, viz' That all their business lies in the Church, and that 
 they have nothing to do out of it. That the worst sort of Anabaptists 
 are very numerous amongst them, and no care taken to prevent the 
 Increase of them. That there is one Society for Reformation at 
 Canterbury, and but two Justices that encourage the Design. 
 
 291. Mr. Tho. Shewell, from the Fleet, on board the Barfleur at 
 Spithead, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 28 April 1701. Promise's to disperse 
 the books & Papers of the Society amongst the Seamen. Say's there 
 is no such thing as a Chaplain General in the Fleet, tho' highly 
 necessary. That the service of God is wholly laid aside in some ships, 
 by the Contrivance of the Seamen. That a Captain ha's commanded him 
 in the middle of his Sermon to leave off in the King's name ; and 
 that he ha's desir'd him in God's Name to sit down & hear him. 
 Propose's that it should not be in the Captains power to chuse what 
 Chaplain he thinks fit. That such Chaplains that behave themselves 
 well on board 4 years, should be promis'd encouragement on shore. 
 That their Certificates should be necessary to all Persons in order to 
 their Preferment. And lastly that the B p of London be desired to 
 send a Chaplain-General. 
 
 292. Mr. Ostervald, of Neuchatel, in Switzerland, 6 April, 1 701, to 
 Mr. Masson, Says, That the Designs of the Society begin to be relish'd 
 in his Countrey. That they have set up a School in Neuchatel, but 
 that at Bern they are not so well affected to these matters. That 
 every body there that appear's for Reformation is branded with the 
 name of Pietist. That some Divines are very rigid against the 
 People so call'd. That their Temper may be guess'd at by the Censure 
 pass'd on his Book of the causes of the Corruptions that Reign among 
 Christians, viz. That it is a Dangerous book; That none are admitted 
 into the Ministry or Magistracy 'till they abjure the Opinions of the 
 Pietists (tho' they have not defin'd what are those new Opinions) & 
 swear that they will shew no Favor to the Professors of them : and 
 that they talk of tendring such an Oath to all the People. That the 
 
 1 Vid. infra, Abstract, 297. 
 
APPENDIX. 335 
 
 plainest Account that can be given of those Pietists is, that some of 
 them are Enthusiastical, having fill'd their Heads with the Notions of 
 Madam Burignon ' & the Quietists, but that in General, and for the 
 most part, they are Pious & Serious People and such as submit them- 
 selves both to the Church and State, differing in nothing from either 
 but in leading a more Godly & Sober Life. That they begin to suspect 
 him, & that one of his Friends wrote thus to him, De Societate Attglica 
 tibi gratulor, sed quid hoc ? ipso nomine nobis siispectus es, to which he 
 answered, si Christus ipse in terris versaretur incognito, etiam vobis 
 siispectus esset. 
 
 Ditto, II April, 1701. That he is translating the Communion 
 Service used at Zurich, which is very like that in England. That the 
 whole Body of Ministers met and agreed to disperse some hundreds 
 of the Accounts received from England; and that they have desired 
 & obtain'd of the Magistracy some further Laws against Vice, &c. 
 
 293. Mr. Arthur Bedford, of Bristol, 3 May, 1 701, to the Secretary. 
 Desires to know what Methods have been taken by the Society for 
 Reformation of Manners to prevent Boys from playing in the Streets 
 on the Lords day, & Men from spending their Time idly on the 
 Change, in the Fields or elsewhere during Divine Service. Wishes 
 that the Society for Reformation in London did hold a Correspondence 
 with all others in England & Wales in Order to carry on the Work 
 the better. In answer to the Societies Letter of the 1 1 April he saies, 
 that Charity Schools goe on very Successfully in their Citty, that 
 Subscriptions are made every where, even in Parishes that have no 
 Poor of their own. That the Bishop ha's subscribed £$ & the 
 Chancellor ^40. That the Workhouses are very regularly maintain'd. 
 That the Children amounting to 250 are taught the Principles of their 
 Religion, to Read, &c. and obliged to frequent Public Prayers twice 
 every day. That there is a Society of the Clergy in Bristol, & others 
 in the Counties of Glocester and Somerset. That they have 3 Monthly 
 Sacraments in their City, at the Cathedral, S' Nicholas, and S' Philips. 
 That there are no Libraries lately erected among them nor likely, the 
 Income of the Clergy being generally mean, excepting the Preferments 
 in the Cathedral, which being in the Lord Keeper's gift, are generally 
 bestow'd on such as are non-resident. That there is but one Papist in 
 the City, and he a very sober Person. That since Mr. Keith was 
 there, there have been no Converts from Quakerism : the reasons of 
 which are, That he ha's not been Seconded, & that the Quakers 
 having been alarm'd, make it their Business to hand about some of 
 their subtilest Writers 1 as Barclays Apology, DelPs Works, The Truth 
 of God held by Quakers, &*c. but especially by helping new Converts 
 to good Matches. That the Society for Reformation continue's still, 
 but visibly decrease's. That they have set up a Weekly Sacrament at 
 
 1 Antoinette Bourignon, born 1616. She taught Quietist views, and was 
 at first countenanced and protected by Fenelon. She finally had to leavg 
 France, and died in Friesland, 1 680. 
 
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 S' Nicolas against Immorality, & that their Magistrats are very 
 Zealous, &c. He reckons their Discouragements under these 4 Heads. 
 1. The Defect in our Law. 2. The frequent Aspersions against In- 
 formers. 3. Public Funds to fee Council against Informers. 4. The 
 removing Causes to the King's Bench, &c In order to obviate these 
 he says, that the Magistrates resolve to conceal the Names of In- 
 formers. That their Society will raise a Fund againt the other, and 
 that they will endeavor to bring back Causes by a Supersedeas, where- 
 in Mr. Masson the Lord Chief Justice Holt's Clerk ha's been very 
 serviceable. 
 
 294. Mr. Thomas Shewell, from on board the Barfleur, at Spithead, 
 near Portsmouth, to Mr. Ch. 6 May, 1701. Says that S r Cloudsley 
 Shovell mightily approve's of the Societies Designs, & that he Mr. 
 Shewell will procure a List from his Secretary of all the Ships that 
 are at Spithead, and particularly those destin'd for the West Indies, 
 and of the numbers of their men. That he will give Mr. Gubs his 
 Share for Admiral Hobson's Division, and that as each man come's 
 into the Steward's Room for the Mess of his Company, he will dis- 
 tribute the Books & Papers to them, &c. Lastly, promises the 
 Concurrence of his Head, his Hand & Pocket to stem the Torrent of 
 Vice & Atheism. 
 
 295. Dr. Nichols, of Selsey, in Sussex, to Mr. Ch. 6 May, 1701. 
 Say's that extraordinary business call'd him out of Town before he 
 could finish the Latin Letter which the Society Order'd him to draw up 
 for the Ministers of Zurich, but that he sends it this Post to y e B p of 
 Chichester. 
 
 296. Professor Francke, of Hall, in Saxony, to Mr. Ch. 29 April, 
 1701, N.S. Own's the Receipt of the Societies Letter dated the 25 th 
 Febr. ult. and recommend's Mr. Andrew Kock, the Bearer, a Swede, 
 & Governor to Count Waldeck, by whom he ha's sent a Printed 
 Account of his School, which being in High Dutch, he desire's that 
 Mr. Ludolf or Mr. Ch. may Abstract and Report it to the Society, 
 wherein he say's those that want no Materials to carry on such 
 Designs, can hardly conceive the infinite Difficulties which he met 
 with in raising the School, which from very low beginnings about 6 
 years ago, ha's frequently experienced the Mercies & Providences of 
 a bountiful God. That he earnestly expect's a farther account of the 
 great Things lately done in England for the Support of the Poor, the 
 Education of Youth, & the Extirpation of Public Vices, for as the first 
 Account thereof being translated into High Dutch, ha's raised a good 
 Spirit in many Parts of Germany : So, he doubt's not but the Progress 
 & Continuation thereof will equally increase the Glory & Kingdom of 
 God. 
 
 297. Mr. Lewis, of Acryse, near Canterbury, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 
 10 May, 1 701. Say's that the Lord Strangford is the Popish Lord he 
 meant in his last Letter. That S r Tho. Hales is the fittest Person to 
 attempt the Conversion of his kinsman S r Edward. But question's his 
 undertaking it, because he's a man of pleasure, &c. Wishe's that the 
 
APPENDIX. 337 
 
 Parliament & Convocation would consider of the Neglect of Divine 
 Worship, which he attribute's to the want of Churches in the Out- 
 Parishes of London and in Market Towns, and to the slender Pro- 
 vision for the Ministry, complain's also of the general Neglect of a 
 Christian Education of Poor Children, &c. 
 
 298. Not abstracted. 
 
 299. Mr. Tho. Thomas, of Carmarthan, to Mr. Chamb. 19 May, 
 1701. Say's that he defer'd answering the Societies Letter, of the 27 
 March, ult. 'till he had discours'd some of the chief Gentry about 
 Schools & Workhouses, in the last of which nothing will be done 
 without an Act of Pari' which they dayly expect, byt of the first we 
 shall shortly receive an Account by S r John Philips. That there is but 
 one Society of the Clergy consisting of 1 1 Persons, no Libraries, few 
 Monthly Sacraments, no Papists, & but few Quakers. There are some 
 Societies for Reformation of Manners which have been so successful, 
 that Drunkenness, Swearing, Profanation of the Lords day, &c. are 
 generally suppress'd, and the State of Religion very much mended ; 
 no Discouragements but the want of a good Bishop which he heartily 
 pray's for, &c. 
 
 300. Mr. Zach. Taylor, from Whitmore, to Mr. Ch. 19 May, 
 1 701. Excuse's his Silence for want of Health, &c. Con- 
 gratulates the Society for their choice of Mr. Horton, promise's 
 a full Answer to the Societies Letter within 2 Months, during 
 which time he is to attend the B? of Chester in his Visitation 
 Say's there are two good Libraries in the North, one at Cartmell, 
 t'other at Kendal which he will endeavor to get made Lending 
 Libraries; and that if the Society would give some Encourage- 
 ment to those Libraries, he would attempt the same thing at 
 Manchester. 
 
 301. Mr. John Tatam, of Sutton-on-the-Hill, in Derbyshire, to Mr. 
 Ch. 19 May 1701. Thank's the Society for their kind & speedy 
 Answer ; Say's that Mr. Wilson of Morley is come up to London in Order 
 to prosecute the Bill mention'd in his last. Say's that none of the 
 Justices will engage in the work of Reformation except Mr. Thacher, 
 &that Mr. Pole of Radburn would be very Instrumental if Application 
 was made to him from the Society. 
 
 302. Mr. Blackwell, of Brampton, in Northamptonshire, to Mr. Ch. 
 19 May 1701. Says that they have no Charity-Schools nor Work- 
 houses lately endowed, but that the Poor about them are employed 
 much more than formerly in the Spinning Trade. That there is no 
 Society for Reformation of Manners near them, but that the Society 
 set up by the Bishop of Peterborough is still continued : and that it is 
 of good Effect, not only for the Notice, but also for the Dispersing of 
 good and useful Books among their Respective Parishioners. Suppose's 
 Mr. King ha's accounted for the Library erected at Northampton. 
 That it is hard to bring the People to Monthly Sacraments in Countrey 
 Villages. That there are but few Papists, and but one Dissenter of 
 any sort among them. That several of Doctor Bray's Sermons have 
 
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 been dispers'd, & hopes to see a good effect thereof upon the Doctor's 
 farther Addresses. 
 
 303. Mr. G. Drake & Mr. R d King, to Mr. Ch. from Exeter, 20 May 
 1 701. That their main Endeavors have been exerted in the American 
 Mission. That there are four Societies of the Clergy consisting of the 
 Deaneries of Newton-bushel, Totness, Iplepen, & Chudleigh. That 
 they shall shortly receive from one of them their Subscriptions towards 
 a Missionary, and hope to excite the others to the same. That there 
 are 3 Workhouses raised by Act of Parliam' at Exeter, Tiverton & 
 Crediton, and that they wish the Society would use their Interest to 
 procure a Clause in the general Poors Bill, that the Children may be 
 brought up in the Church of England. That there are but few Papists, 
 Quakers, Socinians, or Deists. That the Bulk of Dissenters consists 
 of Presbyterians & Independents, who however have gain'd no ground 
 of late. That there are no Charity-Schools, nor Societies for Reforma- 
 tion but if Application were made to the Bishops, they would not 
 despair of either. That there are Monthly Sacraments in the Churches 
 in their City, and a general Preparation Sermon by the Ministers in 
 their Town. That they will next proceed upon Parochial Libraries if the 
 Society will give them their Instructions, and send some of Dr. Bray's 
 Pieces upon that Head. 
 
 304. Mr. Patrick Gordon, from on board the Swiftsure, at Spithead, 
 24 May, 1701. Promise's to consult with Mr. Shewel & Mr. Gubs as 
 soon as the Societies Papers shall come down, and to distribute them 
 throughout the Fleet; and desires to know what the Society ha's 
 done about his Proposals for Propagating the Gospel in North- 
 America. 
 
 305. Mr. Egerton Harding, of New Castle under Lyne, Stafford- 
 shire, to Mr. Chamberlayne, 20 May, 1701. Say's that in that town 
 they have 2 Charity Schools for both Sexes, & well endowed, but not 
 lately erected. That they have several Societies of the Clergy in the 
 Neighbourhood, one of which was set up about a year since in his 
 Town,consistingofabouti6 Ministers who meet Monthly, have a Sermon 
 & a numerous Congregation. That several of the Magistrates and 
 Gentry have associated with them, and that there is a Visible Increase 
 of Piety & Morality amongst them. That they have a Library pretty 
 -\ ell stock'd, but want some Pious Tracts for the Poor who are well 
 inclin'd & frequent the Sacraments that are Monthly administred. 
 And lastly that there are no Papists or Quakers in the Town, and but 
 few in the Neighbourhood. 
 
 306. Mr. Thomas Frank, of Cranfield, in Bedfordshire, 26 May, 
 1 701, to Mr. Ch. Sends the Index to the book of Abstracts, & give's 
 a short Account of it, and also a List of the Children of the School at 
 Kempston, and of the books distributed amongst them, by Order of 
 the Society, which, he says, ha's given a great Reputation to their 
 Endeavors. That he ha's directed several Packets compos'd of the 
 small Tracts against Vice and Immorality to divers Magistrates, as 
 secretly as he could, and that if the like Method were observ'd by the 
 
APPENDIX. 339 
 
 Correspondents throughout the Kingdom, the Design of Reformation 
 would thereby be easily communicated, &c. 
 
 307. Mr. de Beringhen, from the Hague, 29 28 April, N.S. 1701. To 
 Mr. Chamb. give's an account of the little Tracts & MSS. sent by him, 
 viz. that the MSS. are short Specimens of the Wit of Fernandez the 
 Portugese Proselyte, and the Printed Tracts of different Authors, viz. 
 that the 5 Petitions & the Pastoral Letter are the last Works of Mr. 
 Brousson the Martyr, the "Apology for the Reform'd " of Mr. Vallone 
 a Proselyte, who ha's also printed an Account of his Conversion at his 
 own Charges, of which Mr. de B. give's a great Character, & add's 
 that he will send over a hundred Copies thereof in Order to reimburse 
 the Author, finally begg's pardon for the Liberty he take's in this 
 matter. 
 
 308. Mr. Robert Hales to Mr. Ch. from S l Gall in Switzerland 19 
 May, 1 70 1. Say's that he ha's receiv'd the Secretaries Letter of the 
 14 March, and that he shall proceed more heartily in his Designs since 
 he finds them so acceptable here at home; that they are no less so in 
 those parts where he now reside's, for that a pious & learned Divine 
 at Zurich did preach before a large Synod of Divines lately, and did 
 mightily exhort them to form themselves into Societies, wherewith they 
 were so affected, that they have resolv'd to receive him (the said Mr. 
 Hales) with a particular honor when he come's to that place. That 
 Dr. Woodward's Account of Societies is much enquired after, that the 
 people of Schaff hausen, Zurich & S l Gall have given Commissions for 
 the bringing a great many from Berlin where they were printed That 
 he think's it therefore best to defer the Printing the Abridgement, lest 
 the ordinary People should first set up Societies which will offend the 
 Magistrates. That he thank's the Society for the offer of their Assist- 
 ance, but hope's he shall carry on the translating & Printing of English 
 Books without any charge to his Friends here. That Mr. Scherer as 
 well as others do engage themselves with delight therein. That he is 
 indefatigable, that his Translations are extremely well perform'd, and 
 that he is about a new Edition of the Whole Duty of Man. Give's an 
 Account of the Methods he uses in publishing our little English Tracts, 
 viz. That he first Prints a small Number at his own Expense, and 
 distribute's them whereever he goes to Persons noted for their Charity & 
 Piety, as well as Ability, giving them an Account of the Good that 
 ha's been done thereby in England & other parts ; when he ha's en- 
 gaged them into the same Designs, they print greater Numbers of 
 them, w ch they disperse among the Poor Gratis, and to those that can 
 pay for them at very Reasonable Rates. That this is likewise a means 
 of bringing Good men together, & of forming Societies. He again 
 suggest's the great advantage of a public Correspondence between the 
 Society & the Switz Divines. Wishe's that an Account of the Society 
 were laid before the King. Applaud's the Design of the Society in 
 regard to the Seamen, and hope's they will not forget the Land-Army. 
 Give's an Account of the Facility of Conveying both Books & other 
 Assistance to the French Protestants in the Gallies, but fear's that the 
 
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 Approaching War will render it more difficult, as also of sending small 
 Tracts to the Switz Soldiers in the French Kings Service. Intend's to 
 disperse some of those godly Tracts amongst the Papists, and give's 
 an instance how well they have been relish'd by them, 'till they dis- 
 cover'd that they were writ by Protestants, and of their Prejudice 
 against them on that account only. Say's that at first, he was much 
 suspected, and his Designs traduced, but when People came to enquire 
 into the Truth, it turned much to his advantage, and they receiv'd him 
 with the greatest Tenderness. He own's the Receit of the Societies 
 Letter of the 24 March. Signifie's his Apprehensions of the Attempts 
 of the Papists, & how much he ha's heard them threaten England. 
 That he will publish amongst the Protestants of those Parts the tender 
 concern our Church-Representatives have shewn for their Reformed 
 Brethren. Give's a large Account of the great Veneration & Esteem 
 our King is held in amongst them. That the books sent by the Society 
 to Mr. Scherer are safely arriv'd, that he ha's already begun to translate 
 Mr. Kettlewell's Book of Christian Obedience, and that Mr. Yeate's 
 Book is already in the Press, of which he give's a great Character. 
 That 30 of A.B p Tillotsons sermons are translated into High Dutch, 
 and B p Burnets Exposition of the 39 Articles into Latin. That there ha's 
 been held a Synod lately in S' Gall of about 40 Ministers who have 
 agreed to have the Children Catechised in 5 Churches, which was 
 formerly done but in one. That as soon as Mr. Yeates's Book is 
 printed he intend's to disperse that & others through Germany, whither 
 he will carry with him Mr. Scherer's Son, but that first Mr. Scherer 
 himself will make a little Tour with him (Mr. Hales) in the adjacent 
 parts of Switzerland & the Grisons Countrey, where they are very 
 ignorant. That the Printing-house at St. Gall ha's full employment 
 with the Societies Books of Devotion, &c, and that some of their 
 small tracts are likewise Printing at Zurich, Basil, Bern, and Neuf- 
 chatel. That he sent lately one hundred little Books to the Switz 
 soldiers in Holland. That the new Books are mightily enquired after. 
 That the poor Countrey People tease him for them as earnestly as if 
 he were to give them meat or clothing. And lastly, gives a most re- 
 markable instance of a servant Maid that brought all she had in the 
 world, about 24 Crowns, to the Society, in order to be laid out in 
 printing Books of Devotion. 
 
 309. Mr. Vincent Edwards, from Alnwick in Northumberland, 22 
 May, 1701, to Mr. Ch., say's that his Packet was found in a Warehouse 
 at Newcastle by Mr. Thomlinson, to whom he desires his letters may 
 be directed for the future. That he hope's to procure leave from his 
 Ordinary for Prayers & a Sermon at the Monthly Meetings. That he 
 ha's dispers'd most of the Societies Books among his Brethren, who 
 will send for more when they want them, but that he himself, having 
 printed an Exposition on the Church Catechism, a short Persuasive 
 to Prayer, with a Closet Prayer, and Prayers for a Family at Morning 
 & Night, for the Lords day Sc Week days, shall furnish his Parish with 
 his own little Pieces. 
 
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 310. Mr. Ostervald, from Neufchatel, in Switzerland, to Mr. Masson, 
 23 May, 1 701. Mention's what Letters he ha's writ lately, and par- 
 ticularly in which there was a Memorial of Mr. Fitsch, and an Extract 
 of a Letter from Mr. Tronchin of Utrecht about the Uniting the 
 Episcopals & Presbyterians, wherein he offer's to declare publickly his 
 own Sense, and that of his Church, Expresse's his Sorrow for the Ill- 
 Success of the Convocation. Give's a large account of what they are 
 doing at Neufchatel in Religious Matters, viz' That they are setting up 
 Schools every where, that they have printed a Collection of proper 
 Scripture Texts which they distribute among the Poor, but that their 
 chief Care is taken up in providing their Churches wifh good Ministers 
 in relation to whom they have agreed upon some excellent Rules, such 
 are 
 
 1. That their Young Students shall be obliged to spend, at the least, 
 4 years in the Study of Divinity. 
 
 2. That none shall be admitted to that Study till they are allowed to 
 be fit for the Ministry. 
 
 3. That such as Game, keep Women company, or learn to Dance 
 shall be judged uncapable. 
 
 4. That they shall bring from the Places of their abode, Testimonials 
 of their Morals, &c. Promises to send the Liturgy of the Sacrament 
 of the Church of Zurich, & censures that of the French Church as 
 retaining nothing of Antiquity. Desire's a Character of Mr. Robert 
 Hales, whom he expects shortly from S' Gall, & from whom he ha's 
 receiv'd a Letter giving an Account of his Designs, &c. Finally ex- 
 presse's his great Desire of Conversing with some Worthy English- 
 man. 
 
 311. Mr. John Tatam, of Sutton-on-the-Hill in Derbyshire, to Mr. 
 Chamberlayne, 4 June, 1701. Say's that Mr. Wilson who came up 
 with the Bill which he formerly mention'd to the Society intended to 
 have communicated it to them, but being obliged to a hasty return, ha's 
 by the Directions of their Diocesan left it with the Marquis of Hart- 
 ington, who ha's promis'd to bring it into the House. Lastly he hopes 
 that the Society will use their Interest in both Houses for the Promot- 
 ing of the same. 
 
 312. Mr. Scherer, of S' Gall, in Switzerland to Mr. Chamb. 10 Cal 
 Jun. 1 701. Own's y e Receit of the Societies Present of Books, & will 
 speedily set about the Translation of them. That he has Translated 
 Dr. Woodwards little Piece of the usefulness of Catechetical Instruc- 
 tion, which together with Brays Lectures on the Catechism, and the 
 Example of what ha's been done in that kind by the Bedford & Buck- 
 inghamshire Ministers he says, ha's raised such a spirit, not only 
 in their Anniversary Synod, but also in the Magistrates them- 
 selves, that at the Request of the Ministers, they have made 
 a public Order about Catechizing, which was receiv'd with great 
 Applause, and is wholly owing to the Divines of England. Ex- 
 hort's the Society to go on in their laudable Enterprises, & promises 
 that he will Translate all their books with all the Fidelity & Exactness 
 
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 he is capable of. That Mr. Hales ha's gain'd so great Esteem amongst 
 them, that the chief Ministers of Zurich have deputed one of their own 
 Body to invite him thither. That, as soon as Mr. Yeates's Book of 
 Reformation come's out of the Press, he intends to make a Tour with 
 Mr. Hales, & visit the chief of the Helvetian Churches, and give the 
 Society an Account of their Success. Recommend's to the Society 
 the case of Captain Wertmyller, born at Zurich, and related to the 
 chief Families there, as a Person that ha's served against the French 
 at the siege of Namur, &c. Say's that his Commission was taken 
 away from him, under pretence that he was not a Switzer, tho' the 
 contrary can be well attested. Desire's the Society to represent the 
 matter to his Majesty, or at least to use their Interest with the Earl 
 of Albemarl, General of all the Switz Forces in the Service of the 
 States General, & concludes how grateful it will be to the whole Senate 
 of Zurich. 
 
 313. Archdeacon Boothe, from Easington in Durham, to Mr. Ch., 
 6 June, 1 701, Says that he ha's been lately at Chester, where there are 
 Religious Societies compos'd both of Churchmen &: Dissenters, but 
 fears that they will not do much, unless the B p of Chester would 
 please to call upon them. That there is a Society lately erected at 
 Warrington, headed by Mr. Shaw, the Minister of the Place, & Mr. 
 Blackbourn, a Neighbouring Justice of Peace. Gives a good Cha- 
 racter of them, and wish's that the Society would write to them both. 
 That there are three setled Presbyterian Meetings in his Jurisdiction, 
 but not frequented by any Persons of Note. That the Independants 
 are very Inconsiderable, and joyn with the Presbyterians. That all 
 the Anabaptists in his Jurisdiction do not exceed 150. That the 
 Quakers are very numerous in all the Trading Towns. At Darlington 
 there are 20 Families ; at Stockton 30 ; at Sunderland 30 ; at Stain- 
 drop 12, &c. That the Papists are the most formidable of all the 
 Dissenters, both for Quality & great Estates. That in Est Chapelsey 
 there are 27 Families; in Branspeith Parish 20; in Conscliffe 13; and 
 in Durham a great number. That the Clergy of his Jurisdiction are 
 very Regular; that there is Catechising in every Church, and Prayers 
 on Holy-days, Wednesdays & PVidays, and in some places daily. That 
 the Act of Parliament against Adultery, &c. and the Proclamation 
 against Immorality are read regularly, and that there is a particular 
 Care taken of the Colliers. 
 
 That many Irregularities are reform'd, and the Lords day strictly 
 observed in all the great Towns, and that his Instructions to the Clergy 
 to propose their young People in Lent for the Sacrament at Easter 
 have been duly followed. 
 
 That they have a Charity School begun at Durham, but no Work- 
 houses. That they have no Clergy-meetings nor Lending Libraries. 
 That Monthly Sacraments have been lately set up with great Success 
 in several Noted Places, & hope's that no Considerable Parish will 
 shortly want them. That several Quakers have been reconciled to the 
 Church lately. That they have no Societies for Reformation, but if 
 
APPENDIX. 343 
 
 any of the Bishops that are in our Society would engage my Lord of 
 Durham to write to him about them, he doe's not doubt, he says, but 
 that he could Set up both them & Clergy Meetings in a very few 
 Weeks. 
 
 314. Mr. James Harries, of Llantrissent, in Glamorganshire, 12 June, 
 1 701, to the Secretary. Own's the Receipt of the last Printed Papers 
 from the Society. Recommend's Mr. George Howells a Justice of 
 Peace & a very Zealous Person, as a Lay Correspondent with the 
 Society. Say's that Catechetical Lectures are promoted in Divers 
 Places. That the Psalms of David have been sett to good Tunes by some 
 private Hands, & able Ministers have taught them to the People with 
 great Advantage. That several of his Parishioners'* who are above 5 
 Miles distant from the Church, do neither frequent his nor any other 
 Assembly. That upon Discourse with the most Sensible of them, he 
 find's a spice of Atheism or Indifferency run's thro' the Family, and 
 has done so for some Generations ; and desire's the Societies Advice 
 in this matter. Lastly, wishe's that the Lord Keeper could be induced 
 to put 3 or 4 of their Clergy into the Commission of the Peace, as ha's 
 been done in other Counties. 
 
 315. Mr. N. Ellison, of Newcastle, 13 June, 1701, to the Secretarj'. 
 Sends a Bill of £6. is. 4d. for Dr. Bray's books, by which, when they 
 are all sold, he shall be gainer, he says, ,£5. 18s. which he promise's to 
 lay out in Books for the use of a poor Curacy. That their Societies 
 are but just a Forming, & when any thing is done by them, he will 
 communicate it to the Society. 
 
 316. (Lay) Mr. John Gibson, of Welbourn, in Yorkshire, 16 June, 
 1 70 1, to the Secretary. Return's his Thanks for the 2 last Printed 
 Papers sent him by the Order of the Society. Say's that he Read them 
 with great Pleasure, & sent Mr. Lisle of Gisborough those belonging 
 to him. That the said Mr. Lisle is very uneasy in his Ministry, being 
 maligned by his Brethren in Cleveland, who count that Drudgery 
 which he call's Duty. That he ha's Dayly Prayers & Catechising, 
 but doubts whether there are 2 more that do the same. Lastly, 
 mentions, a small sum he ha's sent up, which S r W. Hustler will 
 account for. 
 
 317. Mr. Sam. Wesley, of Epworth, 16 June, 1701, to the Secretary. 
 Own's the Receipt of the Societies Letter dated 25th of March; ex- 
 cuses his long silence. Say's that he has been labouring Ten years to 
 carry on the business of Reformation, &; the greatest part of last year 
 in a small Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, with very little 
 Success ; but hopes he shall not despond. That he ha's some Expec- 
 tations from the Society of 10 or 12 Clergymen, & that he ha's taught 
 the Children of his own Parish near 2 years. Gives a particular Ac- 
 count of the number of Souls in each Town of their Island, viz., that 
 there are above 1,100 Persons in Epworth, the Market Town & Center 
 of the Isle ; that all the Towns together make up about 7,000 Souls ; 
 that there is no Public School in his own Parish, nor in most of the 
 others. That it would be a mighty Advantage if a Charity School 
 
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 could be set up in Epworth, and the Poor of other Parishes allow'd to 
 send their Children thither Gratis. That the People are so extreme 
 Ignorant, that not one in 20 can say the Lords Prayer right, nor one 
 in 30 the Belief. That he ha's about 100 under his Care, and that he 
 give's the Profits of those that pay for their Learning, amounting to 
 £10 or ^12, to an honest man that assist's him. That such aCharity- 
 School might be procur'd if Coll. Whitchcott would Interest himself 
 therein. And he doubt's not of his Engaging, if Dr. Hayley, who 
 married the Sister to his Lady, & Daughter to S r Tho. Meers, would 
 put him upon it. That their Society on the South-side of Trent have 
 resolv'd to Catechise their Parishes all the somer-half-year, and have 
 begun already. That one day in y e Week he setts apart for examining 
 Servants & adult Persons that have not yet been at the Sacrament. 
 That their numerous Poor want Bibles and all other good Books, but 
 none will supply them. That he ha's procured them at his own Cost 
 some Pastoral Letters, Christian Monitors, &c. That there is a noble 
 Workhouse erected at Hull, & a Society for Reformation. That he 
 went over to them lately, & preach'd upon the occasion. That there 
 are great things doing in Nottinghamshire, where they have already 
 fix't Salaries for Schools in every Parish. That he shall have a large 
 Account of their Proceedings, & will Transmitt it to the Society, it 
 desired. Complains that he stands alone in this great Work ; that 
 among 7,000 Souls, there is hardly one that will heartily assist him, 
 and beg's the Prayers, Advice, & continual Correspondence of the So- 
 ciety, which, he says, is the greatest Comfort he ha's in this World. 
 That he ha's sett up Monthly Sacraments, but ha's not above 20 Com- 
 municants at them. That there are no Papists nor Presbyterians in 
 his Parish. That there about 40 Quakers, & above 70 Anabaptists 
 that insult him every where, and about 100 of little or no Religion. 
 That Mr. Smith of Gainsborough ha's had no letter from the Society, 
 that if one was written to him, he would return an Account that 
 would be very Acceptable ; and that if he would engage therein & 
 bring in S r Willoughby Hickman with him, They two could influence 
 half the Countrey. 
 
 318. Mr. W. Johns, of Stroud, 23 June, 1701, to the Secretary. 
 Own's his Receit of the Societies letter of the 22 May, but wants the 
 Pricket therein mention'd. Gives an Account of the Methods he ha's 
 used with his Parishioners to bring them off from their gross Ignorance 
 of Divine matters, viz. by plain preaching, Catechising the Poor & 
 their Children, Visiting particular Families, and dispersing good Books 
 among them, according to his Ability, and that he never past by any 
 House or Persons upon the account of their differing from him in 
 Religious Matters. That the Effect hereof ha's been the setting up of 
 a Religious Society, which ha's been on foot these 2 or 3 years. That 
 they are but Few yet very good. That about twelve months ago, the was 
 a Society Erected for distributing good Books, & teaching the poor 
 Gratis, and that they are in a good Method; but that two things make 
 the work difficult, viz. the Distance of Places and the Multitude of 
 
APPENDIX. 345 
 
 Poor People. Lastly, desires his Packets may be sent by the Clothiers 
 in Friday or Bread-street. 
 
 319. (Lay) Mr. Joshua Horton, of Chaderton, 4 April 1701, to the 
 Secretary. Say's that in many Places Religion looks with a better 
 face, & Debauchery less impudently than formerly. Greatly commends 
 the Zeal of the Clergy in those parts. That some Parts of the County 
 abound with Papists, but that there are but few in his Neighbourhood. 
 That the Quakers are numerous, but don't increase. That many of 
 the Magistrates seem resolv'd to execute the Laws strictly against 
 Vice but the People are unwilling to Inform. That Divisions and 
 Animosities frustrate the Design of Setting up Societies. And that 
 there are Parish Libraries Setting up in the Neighbouring parts of 
 Yorkshire, where his Estate lies, which he will particularly Incourage, 
 
 320. Mr. Thomas Shewell, from on board the Barfleur, at Spithead, 
 7 July, 1701, to the Secretary. Decline's medling with the Papers 
 sent down for the Seamen, lest Mr. Sands the Chaplain to S r George 
 Rook should resent it : and desire's the Society will order them to be 
 deliver'd to the said Mr. Sands. 
 
 321. Mr. Sam. Wesley, of Epworth, to the Secretary, 10 June, 1701, 
 own's the great Favor of the Society in Sending him a List of the 
 Books & Papers by them dispers'd, & permitting him to choose such 
 as he want's : and desires a few of the following Sorts, viz. 1. Ace' of 
 Charity Schools. 2. D. Woodward's Sermons on the same subject. 
 3. Forms of Subscription, & 4. Orders of Schools. 5. Dr. W.'s Acct s 
 of Religious Societies. 9. Account of the Workhouses at Bristol. 10. 
 Ace' of the French Protestants sufferings in the Gallies. 11. History 
 of the Societies for Reformation. 12. Help to a National Reforma- 
 tion. 13. Vindication of Informers. 14. Caution to Profane Swearers, tho' 
 there are but a few such in his Parish. 15. Persuasive to the Observing 
 the Lords Day. These, he says, are extremely wanted among them. 
 17. Christians Daily Devotion. 21. Keith's Serious Call to the 
 Quakers. Say's farther that if he could get a Dosen of the Abstracts 
 of the Laws against Immorality, &c, the Broad sheets, these he would 
 cause to be Pasted in the Alehouses, and one in the Market place. 
 Promise's to send shortly an Account of the Workhouse of Hull, and 
 wait's impatiently to see what Dr. Hayley will do with Coll.Whitchcott. 
 Lastly, send's inclosed a large Ace' of the Orders for Charity Schools in 
 Nottinghamshire, the Form of Subscription of the Nobility& Gentry of 
 that County, and a List of the Persons Names, & of the several Sums 
 by them Subscribed. 
 
 322. S r Francis Molineux, from Teversall, 14 July, 1701, to the 
 Secretary: Signifies his Concern that his Letter, writ some time since, 
 should never come to hand, which, though it was of no moment, he 
 says, yet was an Argument of his Respect, and an Acknowledgement 
 of the Societies Favour to him. Is very sensible of the Glory of their 
 Undertaking, & of the Necessity of it, there being such an universal 
 Degeneracy of Morals. That the Difficulty of succeeding ought to 
 be no Discouragement, & for his part, 'tis what he ha's endeavored, 
 
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 & what he shall continue to do to the utmost of his Power, & will join 
 both his Actions & Prayers for a Blessing on such Undertakings. 
 
 323. Mr. Patrick Gordon, from on board the Swiftsure, at Spithead 
 15 July, 1701, to the Secretary, say's that Mr. Shewel had acquainted 
 him that the Society had sent down some Papers to be dispers'd 
 among the Seamen, & directed to him ; but at the same time declared 
 he would meddle no more in those matters. That thereupon he (Mr. 
 Gordon) had taken the box of books into his own Custody, & would 
 keep them 'till he knew the Pleasure of the Society. That among the 
 Pastoral Letters there were 100 in Welsh, which, with the leave of 
 the Society, he thinks to send into Wales. That he cannot learn what 
 S r George Rook ha's done with those Papers that were put into his 
 hands, and that Mr. Sands, S r George's Chaplain, declines medling 
 with the Papers last sent, without directions from the Society. That 
 he wish's the Society would send him a Letter, & another to S r George, 
 unless they shall think fit to take other Measures upon the coming 
 down of a Chaplain-General. Lastly, that he ha's never received the 
 Societies Opinion of his Proposals for Propagating the Gospel among 
 the Indians of North-America. 
 
 324. The Lord B p of Chester, from Wigan, 18 July, 1701, to the 
 Secretary, say's that he is return'd to Wigan where he shall stay till 
 September, having finish'd the Visitation of his Diocess, in which he 
 ha's particularly recommended to his Clergy the Erecting Societies of 
 discreet, sober, & pious Persons for the Reformation of Manners ; & 
 in great & populous Towns for setting up Charity Schools. That some 
 of each are already sett up, that he hopes there will be more, & will 
 give an Account of them. That there is but little hopes of the School 
 at Liverpool, by reason of the Charges the Inhabitants are involv'd in, 
 by building a Church & house for their Minister. That nothing can 
 be done neither at Kendal about a Lending Library, that Town being 
 engag'd in another Public Work ; but that the Mayor & Minister have 
 promis'd to erect a Society for Reformation. Lastly, that he find's 
 his Clergy very diligent in discharging the Duty of Catechising. 
 
 325. Commissary Bennett, from Port Royal in Jamaica, 11 May, 
 1 701, to the Secretary. Own's the Receit of the Societies Letter, & 
 thanks the Society for accepting his sincere Endeavors, as an earnest 
 of which he Transmitt's a Copy of what has been done in that Island, 
 pursuant to the Designs of the London Society. That his Excellency 
 the Governor being at some Miles Distance, he know's not how he 
 will Answer the Letter to him ; but in generall that he is very sensible 
 of the Honor confer'd on him by the Society in choosing him a Corre- 
 spondent ; and that the Clergy are secure of his stedfastness. That 
 as to Dr. Bray, he ha's recover'd several of the Books design'd for the 
 Library of Port-Royal, & desires a compleat Catalogue of them. Lastly, 
 being resolv'd to answer all the Societies by the Oxenden, Elias Pearce 
 Master, newly arrived, he Apologise's for the shortness of this. 
 
 326. (Lay) Mr. De Beringhen from the Hague, 22 July, 1701, N.S., 
 to the Secretary. Say's that he is sensible of the Desire of the Society 
 
APPENDIX. 347 
 
 to facilitate a Correspondence with the Dutch, to which they have no 
 Aversion, but are frightned with the name of a Society, & think that 
 the business of Printing books, & a Commerce of Letters doe's not 
 require it, especially since he & Mr. Jurieu 1 have been able hitherto 
 to carry on such a Correspondence, & that they offer to bear a share 
 in the Charges. Hope's, however, that when the Account of Societies 
 for Reformation of Manners (which is now Printing at Roterdam) 
 shall appear, he may be able to persuade them. That he intend's to 
 lay some of the said Books before the 3 Tables of their Sovereigns. 
 Thanks the Society for their Kindness to Mr. Vallone, and desire's the 
 Money may be return'd to Mr. Stanhop, the English Envoy, &c. That 
 since Mr. Vallone ha's left the Abbey of St. Genevieve (in which there 
 are more Men of Quality than in any other town in France), Five 
 other Prebendaries are come from thence, viz 1 , M rs . Gagnier, De la 
 Heuse, De la Valette, Aubert, & Boulon, besides Mr. D'Argenteuil, 
 that left that place 8 or 9 years ago ; and that they hope great things 
 from that Society, composed of Learned Men, & such as have an 
 Abhorrence of Popery. Flatter's himself, he says, that such Proselytes 
 (if there were a Toleration in France, would very much forward the 
 Conversion of Papists in France), and that his Meditation on the nth 
 Chap, of the Revelations confirm's him in that Opinion, & refer's to 
 the Book concerning The Two Witnesses, to write upon which subject, 
 Mr. Vallone, he says, seem's to be born. Wishes that his book was 
 Read by the B p of Worcester & the other Prelates that understand 
 French. Lastly, send's a Copy of the Memorial composed by Mr. 
 Benoist in order to engage the Dutch Gentlemen to enter into a 
 Correspondence with the English Society. 
 
 327. (Lay) Mr. Elias Neau, from New-York, in America, 3 June, 
 1 701, to the Society. Own's the Receit of their Letter of the 20 Octob. 
 Praise's God for their great Examples of Piety, & humbles himself 
 under the Consideration of his own Unworthiness. Promise's to 
 promote Purity of Manners & of Faith to the utmost of his Power, & 
 as far as his worldly Circumstances will give him leave. Say's that 
 he ha's communicated the Letter & Papers to several English & 
 French Gentlemen, particularly to Mr. Vesey, an English, & Mr. 
 Peiret, a French Minister, who seem to be well disposed. But as to 
 Mr. Vesey, he intend's to write to the L d B p of London about it, before 
 he engage's in it, lest he should be accused of Novelty ; and that the 
 rest are willing enough to join with him, provided the Governor and 
 Laws will Authorise them. That the Death of the Lord Bellamont 
 will be some hindrance to their Affairs, it having caused a great Fer- 
 ment among the People. That the English & French unite against 
 the Dutch, who, only in the life-time of the late Governor, were put into 
 Places. That the Countrey is so poor, that it will be difficult to sett 
 up Schools among them, tho' every body give's their Children some 
 
 1 Peter Jurieu, born 1637 in France ; died at Rotterdam 171 3. A most 
 active Protestant and voluminous writer. 
 
348 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 kind of Education. That the little Tracts should be translated into 
 the three Common Languages of the Countrey, English, Dutch, & 
 French. Lastly, he is sorry, he says, that the Conversion of the 
 Quakers in Pensylvania is so much exaggerated, and wishe's there 
 were but one hundred sincere Proselytes. 
 
 328. (Lay) Mr. Elias Neau, from N. York, 13 June, to the Society. 
 Joyfully offer's himself to be employ'd by them in the promoting their 
 excellent Designs. Hope's that the little Tracts of Devotion sent by 
 the Society may in time do good, the Countrey being full of People 
 that live without Religion, but that the Divisions occasioned by the 
 L' 1 Bellamont between the English, French, & Dutch, doe's a great 
 deal of mischief. That the said Lord excited those Troubles, hoping 
 to make his Advantage by them, but that God had taken him at last 
 out of this world. That there are many Sects among them y' have no 
 public Meetings. That Mr. Vesey will write to the B p of London for 
 his Lordships Approbation, least he should be taken for a Schismatic 
 or Heretic. That Mr. Peiret and Mr. Bassett, th' one a French 
 Minister, th' other a Physician, are ready to join with him. That if 
 a Governor would interest himself in these matters, a great many 
 would join with him. That the Society ha's been imposed on by the 
 Accounts of the Conversion of Quakers, there being but a few truly 
 converted, & those which are live in great Remissness. That they 
 are so far from being able to sett up Schools, that they can't maintain 
 their Ministers, and that there are several places in the Countrey 
 where there are none. That they are overwhelm'd with Taxes, & that 
 their Governors drain them. That as he himself is a Churchwarden 
 of a French Church at York, he willingly consent's to a strict observa- 
 tion of Discipline, but that there are so many Incorrigible men among 
 them, that they laugh at Excommunicators and Excommunications. 
 That these are their own terms, and therefore he intreat's the Society 
 last of all to procure more Power and Authority, in Order to Abate 
 the Haughtiness of these Transgressors. 
 
 329. Mr. Gelieu, Dean & Minister of Neufchatel, in the Name of 
 the whole Body of Divines of that Government, to the Society, 12 
 June, 1 70 1. Says, that as they look upon our King to be the great 
 Restorer of the Liberties of Europe : So they consider the Society as 
 the Restorers of Piety & Good Manners, and that the Honor it ha's 
 done them to choose one of their Members a Correspondent, & to 
 write to their whole Body, ha's redoubled their Zeal of imitating such 
 an example. That they are exceeding sensible of these Marks of the 
 Societies Goodness, & that they will fervently apply themselves to 
 Dissipate Ignorance & combat Error, & to revive the Languishing 
 Charity of Christians. That they have always had a profound Respect 
 for the Church of England, & that they have long'd for an opportunity 
 of entring into a Correspondence with some of her Members ; & lastly, 
 that they will ever pray for her prosperity. 
 
 330. Mr. Rich. Bynnes of Cheadle to the Secretary, 26 July, 1701. 
 Accept's the Correspondence ; says that he is in the neighbourhood 
 
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 of a great many poor ignorant People that want Reformation, and that 
 he will contribute all that in him lies to promote the Good & Generous 
 Designs of the Society. 
 
 331. Mr. John Tatam, of Sutton on the Hill, 2 Aug. 1701, to the 
 Secretary. Says that he ha's made it his business, pursuant to the 
 desires of Dr. Bray, in his Reasons for his Return into Etigland, to 
 look out for Workmen for him. That he ha's found two young men, a 
 Bricklayer & Carpenter, that are willing to go to the Plantations, but 
 want to know the Terms, &c. 
 
 332. Mr. A. Smythe of Gainsburgh, 19 Aug. 1701, to the Secretary. 
 Denie's that any of the Societies Letters ever came to his hands 'till 
 that of the 24 July, 1701. Own's the great Occasion of Reformation 
 and of Propagation of Christian Knowledge, & accepts the Corre- 
 spondence. 
 
 333. Mr. James Harries, of Llantrissent, 10 Aug. 1701, to the 
 Secretary. Say's that John Arnold, Esq., a Justice of Peace in 
 Monmouthshire, would be very zealous in Promoting the Business of 
 Reformation, if he had any of the Societies Papers relating to the 
 Suppression of Vice & Immorality ; & if he was writ to, ha's promis'd 
 to Correspond with the Society. Complain's that the great Age & Dis- 
 tance of their Diocesan is an hindrance to them in the Carrying on 
 their good Designs, and that he ha's not exercis'd his Episcopal 
 Function, especially in Ordination & Confirmation of Children, for 
 several years, which Omission he wishes the A. B p would please to 
 supply. 
 
 334. Mr. Will. Thorold, Minister of an English Church at Roter- 
 dam in Holland, to Mr. Hodges, 14 July, 1701. Desire's him to thank 
 the Society for choosing him a Correspondent, & promise's to comply 
 with any Instructions they shall give him. Says that he can give but 
 a little Account as yet of the smal Flock whereof he ha's the Charge. 
 That they have no Establishment, & little Encouragement to hope it. 
 
 335. Mr. John Foster, of Deverel-Longbridge, near Warminster, in 
 Wiltshire, 12 Aug. 1701, to the Secretary. Own's the Receit of Three 
 Circular Letters from the Society, which he ha's not Answered sooner, 
 because he could not 'till lately get an Opportunity to communicate 
 the Design to his Bishop, and got his Express Approbation, &c. Gives 
 an ace' of what he ha's been doing many years in his own Parish, viz., 
 that he sett up a Small School, & continued it some time at his own 
 Charges. That he employ's every Sunday Afternoon in Instructing 
 Young Persons in the Principles of the Christian Faith & Practice, 
 according to the Method of the Church Catechism. That he give's 
 his People constant Opportunity of Holy Communion every Lords 
 day. That this Practice take's with some, but that others oppose it 
 because their neighbours do not the like. That he ha's promoted the 
 Meetings of some of his Brethren this 12 years, in Order to engage 
 them in the like measures. That he was used modestly & tenderly to 
 suggest the Great Benefit of such a Practise to them, but that since 
 he ha's heard of a Society that ha's acted with so much Vigor, Reso- 
 
350 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 lution, & great Success, he ha's been continually gaining ground, tho 
 but slowly, both with Clergy & Laity. That in Concurrence with the 
 Hon blc Society and their Directions, he ha's gain'd these Points : — 
 r. He ha's set up a Society within his own Parish, of Elderly People, 
 Zealous & Able ; that the Substance of their business is the Promoting 
 Piety among themselves, Reformation of Manners in their Neigh- 
 bours, & a Godly Education of Youth. 2. In Subordination to this, 
 there is another Society of younger Persons, whom he meets every 
 Saturday Evening in the Church, & prepares them for the Celebration 
 of the Lords day, Confirmation, & Communion. 3. That under these 
 two there is a School form'd for Educating Poor Children, who are 
 obliged to attend Divine Service once a day, and that a Stock is rais'd 
 for them from the Offertory. That the Society of the Clergy in his 
 neighbourhood does at present consist of but 7 Persons ; that they are 
 concocting Measures to enlarge their Numbers, which they will ex- 
 tend both to the Laity & Clergy, & afterwards will recommend a Lay- 
 Correspondent. Lastly, that he ha's dispers'd Dr. Bray's Sermons, 
 but know's not what the Success thereof will be as yet. 
 
 336. Mr. W m Hodges, Chaplain General to the Fleet, from on board 
 the Triumph at St. Hellens, 16 Aug., 1701, to the Secretary. Own's 
 the Rec' of his Letter, & of the Books & Papers sent to Mr. Gordon, 
 which, with those deliver'd him by S r G. Rook, amounted to the num- 
 ber of 8,000, and consisted of 9 different sorts, which being distributed 
 thro' the Fleet, would come to one Book or Paper for every two Sea- 
 men, whose number, he say's, is about 15,000. That S r George & he 
 being both of opinion y' the West India Squadron ought to be com- 
 prised in the Dividend (because they might probably stay a long time 
 abroad, & be shifted from one ship to another), he also gave them 
 their Share, notwithstanding they had been so largely supplied by the 
 Society beforehand. That S r George had called all the Captains on 
 board first, and afterwards the Chaplains, and caused Mr. Hodge's 
 Commission to be Read to them. And that he took that Opportunity 
 to give the Chaplains their Quotas. That where there were no Chap- 
 lains he recommended the Care of this matter to the respective Cap- 
 tains ; and concludes that he shall thankfully receive the Advice & 
 Instructions of the Society. 
 
 337. Mr. Peter Smith, of Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, to the Secre- 
 tary, 19 Aug. 1 70 1. Own's to the Rec' of a Letter from the Society 
 of the 25 of March last, which he did not answer sooner because he 
 had nothing worth writing. Say's that some of the Clergy keep up a 
 Monthly Meeting, and that they have provided their People with 
 useful Books. That such as are able pay for the Schooling of Poor 
 Children. That there is a Library begun at Kimbolton. That Mr. 
 Downes, the Rector of Bring, near Northampton, would be an useful 
 Man, if the Society would make him a Correspondent, &c. 
 
 338. S r George Wheler to the Secretary, Durham, 22 Aug. 1701. 
 Desires that his Letter, as 'tis now Corrected, may be Entered into 
 the Societies Book. Say's that he ha's spoke to the Dean of Durham, 
 
APPENDIX. 351 
 
 who promis'd to subscribe Ten Guineas toward the Charges of the 
 Charter, and that A. Deacon Boothe will send up his Subscription ; and 
 lastly, desire's some Printed Copies of the Charter to disperse among 
 the Northern Gentlemen. 
 
 339. Mr. W m Johns of Stroud in Gloucestershire, 23 Aug. 1701, 
 owns the Receit of his Letter of the 1 July, thankfully accepts the 
 Societies offer of assisting him with some of their Papers and small 
 Tracts, of w ch he acknowledges the usefullnesse, and names the several 
 sorts wherewith he desires to be provided, see the Letter, lastly gives 
 his Carriers Directions. 
 
 340. S r W m Beeston Gouvernor of Jamaica, 27 May 1701, to the 
 Secretary acknowledges the Necessity of Societies for propagating 
 Christian Knowledge and for Suppressing Vice and Immorality, 
 Thanks the Society for Inviting him into those Designs, takes it to 
 be a great Honor to him, and promises to give the Clergy of his 
 Island all the assistance he is able. As a mark of his approbation of 
 the Societies Proceedings sends a Note for Ten Pounds and will 
 readily Contribute more as there shall be Occasion. Lastly, prays 
 God to increase the Number and Stock of the Society. 
 
 341. Mr. Arthur Bedford of Bristol, 3 Sept. 1701, to the Secretary, 
 says that he formerly writ to the Secretary about the Study of the 
 Hebrew Language, which he complains to be much neglected of late, 
 notwithstanding its great usefullnesse in Divinity, its Affinity to the 
 other Oriental Languages, and the great Commendations given of it 
 by Arch Bishop Usher, Erpenius,' Buxtorf, 2 Dr. Walton, 3 Junius, 4 &c, 
 particularly represents the Bad Consequences ot the Neglect of this 
 Study in Relation to our Disputes with the Jews, who have been very 
 Instrumental in the increase of Socinianism, Deism, &c, and who 
 by studying the Original Language of the Old Testament are able to 
 bafle those that produce no better Authority then a Translation ; if 
 the Society pleases, he offers to impart his Thoughts farther on this 
 Head. Lastly, desires the Secretary to acquaint some of the Members 
 of the Society for Reformation of Manners that he has received their 
 Parcels, &c. 
 
 342. Dr. Todd of Penrith in Cumberland, 8 September, 1701, to 
 the Secretary, says that he has received all the Papers that were sent 
 him, and has communicated them as desired. That of the many 
 Thousand Books distributed in that Diocese, and which chiefly related 
 to the H. Sacrament, almost every one of them has brought a Com- 
 
 1 Thomas Erpenius (1584-1624) a distinguished Orientalist, born at 
 Gorcum, in Holland. 
 
 2 The celebrated John Buxtorf, jun., born at Basle 1599, where he was 
 afterwards Professor of Oriental Languages. He died 1664. 
 
 3 Brian Walton, Bishop of Chester, born, 1600; died, 1661. His great 
 work was the " Biblia Polyglotta." 
 
 4 F. Junius, the translator, along with Tremellius, of the Latin version of 
 the Old Testament which goes by their names. Born, 1545 ; died, 1602. 
 
352 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 municant to Church more then usual, and that there is a visible 
 Reformation of Manners everywhere. That he has prevailed to have 
 a Society formed as a Vestry, that there are 3 or 4 Justices concerned 
 in it, that some of the Chief of the Clergy have engaged themselves 
 to Preach monthly where there are no Sermons, to the great Satisfac- 
 tion of People who Flock to them mightily and have encreast their 
 Curates Salaries. That he reads the Act of Parliament of the King's 
 Proclamations against Vice, &c, and preaches sutably to the occasion. 
 Thanks the Society for sending him the Paper of the Clergy in 
 Jamaica, &c.,and says that the only Reason of his Brothers stay there 
 is to be serviceable to the Society and the Interest of Religion in that 
 Place ; gives his service to Dr. Bray and owns the receit of his 
 Papers, and wishes the Publick could be brought into his Designs, 
 which are not only too great for any Private Person but even for the 
 whole Clergy. 
 
 343. The L d B p of Chester from Wigan, Lancashire, 10 Septemb., 
 1701, to the Secretary, Recommends two Correspondents for Nampt- 
 wich, viz., Mr. Lancaster a Clergyman, and Mr. Aldersay a lay-man, 
 who has been many yeares a Justice of Peace. Sends a Bill for Five 
 Pounds towards the Charges of the Charter. Lastly, sayes that the 
 work of Reformation goes on well at Wigan, and that a School for 
 40 poor Children is lately erected at Manchester. 
 
 344. Mr. Jno. Tatam of Sutton-on-the-Hill in Darbyshire, 10 Sept., 
 1 701, to the Secretary, says that he is glad to hear y e Pious Designs 
 of y e Society have met with so public an encouragement as to obtain 
 a Charter whereby y e objection of illegality made use of by many is 
 taken away. Wishes that the Society would write to his Diocesan, 
 who intends to meet his Clergy the 3d of next month at Darby. 
 Insinuates how usefull it would be if each Minister would form a 
 Society out of the most Substantial men of his Parish, for the Propa- 
 gating X an Knowledge and suppressing Vice and Immorality. Com- 
 plains of y e Lamentable Ignorance of the Northern Parts of Darby- 
 shire, occasioned by the smalnesse of the Clergies Maintenance. 
 Desires the Secretary to acquaint y e Corporation for Promoting the 
 Gospell in forrein Parts that there are 2 young men, Good Me- 
 chanicks, y' would go into y e Plantations upon due Incouragement, 
 &c. See his former Letter. 
 
 345. Mr. Samuel Shaw of Warrington, in Lancashire, 25 Aug., 
 1 701, to the Secretary, Returns Thanks for the Surprizing Honor the 
 Society has confered on him and accepts the Correspondence. Says 
 that ever since it has fallen to his Lott to be the Schoolmaster ("as 
 well as Minister) of that Town, for the Maintenance of himselfe and 
 his family (the Church being stript of the great Tythes for 40 yeares 
 to come, and he not putting his Parishioners upon Contributions) 
 he has endeavoured to cultivate the morals of young Persons com- 
 mitted to his Charge, besides which, he maintains an Usher at his 
 own Cost to teach Poor Children to read, write, and their Catechism : 
 that he himself Catechises weekly in y e School, and on the Lord's 
 
APPENDIX. 353 
 
 Day, to which end he drew up a Small Piece, intituled Advice 
 to Young Persons relating both to Faith and Practice, and 
 distributed it freely to his Parishioners and Scholars. Approves of 
 the Societies endeavor of Propagating Religion in Forreign Parts, and 
 wishes that their Parish were able to contribute towards the Charge 
 of Libraries, but adds that they have expended above ,£1,000 lately 
 on their steeple, &c. Lastly, says he shall be thankfull to the Society 
 for any farther Directions. 
 
 346. Mr. David Heart, from Portsmouth, 16 Sept, 1701, to the 
 Secretary. Congratulates y e Society ab' the Charter, and Desires to 
 see a Copy of it. Recommends Mr. Henry Stanyford as a Gentle- 
 man that has been very Instrumental in the Businesse of Reformation 
 of Manners, and wishes y' he were made known to some of the 
 Members of that Society, &c. 
 
 347. Mr. Patrick Gordon, from on bord the Swiftsure in Torbay, 
 17 September, 1701, to the Secretary. Says that he frequently thinks 
 upon his voyage to America in order to propagate Christian know- 
 ledge among the Native Indians, Proposals for which he formerly 
 printed, and being now ab' to publish a New Edition of his Geo- 
 graphical Dictionary he desires that the Society would examin and 
 correct those Proposals, and, as it is a matter of great moment, hopes 
 that the Society will furnish him with ample Instructions concerning it. 
 
 348. Mr. Ostervald of Neufchatel in Switzerland, 17 Sept., 1701, 
 to the Secretary. Says that he has not heard that y e Letter (which 
 the Body of their Divines returned by their Dean, Mr. Gelieu, in 
 answer to one from the Society) has been received Repeats w' he 
 formerly writ to Mr. Masson relating to y e Forming of young 
 Ministers for Holy Orders, see his letter. Approves mightily of the 
 Societies Letters to Zurich, &c, of which he has seen a Copy. Says 
 that little can be done in Reforming of Manners as long as men's 
 minds are divided, w ch will be whilst they dispute, and whilst the 
 External parts of Worship and Religion are different, however, 
 People begin to free themselves from Prejudices daily, and things 
 look as if a new Portion of the Spirit of God did spread itself every- 
 where. That in the State of Neufchatel they begin to discover the 
 Imperfections in their Worship, but that in so nice a point they must 
 proceed leasurely. That the greatness and merit of y e Lord's Spiritual 
 and Temporal that compose the Society silences some of their Rigid 
 Divines. Commends Mr. Tronchin of Geneva, as also Mr. Zeller of 
 Zurich, to manage a Correspondence at Basel ; he recommends Mr, 
 Samuell Verenfels, whose Learning, Judgement, and Goodness he 
 extols very much, particularly says that he is printing in Holland his 
 Theses of Logomachies, that he earnestly labors for the Reconciliation 
 of Protestants, and in order thereto has drawn up a Piece w ch he 
 calls De Pace Protestantium, .and has taken a Journy thro' the 
 Chief Cities of Swisserland on the same Account. Gives an Ace 1 of 
 the means he uses to bring about his good Designs, see his Letter to 
 Mr. Masson, Adds that he has handed ab' a little Manuscript con- 
 
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354 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 cerning the Defects of their Worship and Liturgies. And concludes 
 that they are going this Winter to take new Measures for the Instruc- 
 tion of their Youth. 
 
 349. Mr. Ludolf from the Hague, 29 Sept., 1701, to y e Secretary. 
 Says y' at Amsterdam he met w th a very Pious Greek Merchant lately 
 come from Persia by the way of Astracan, Moscow, and Archangel, 
 who told him that the Muscovites have no new Patriarch as yet, and 
 y' the Russian Metropolites, have very much opposed him of Rezan 
 from ascending to that Dignity, tho' he was a Person of Great Repu- 
 tation for Learning and Piety. That the Czarevich or Eldest Son of 
 the Czar is tutored by a Polonian who is a Discipie of y e Jesuits, and 
 y l those People have at last got footing at Moscow, y' they also caress 
 exceedingly the Armenian A. B p , who is now at Paris, and y" they have 
 got severall young Grecians and Armenians into their Colledge, where 
 there was a pticular Foundation for training up Armenian Lads in the 
 Romish interest and Religion, y e increase of w ch he Attributes to y e 
 Blind zeal among Protestants. That the Jew, y' lead so many of his 
 nation to Jerusalem, and y* Preacht Repentance w th an uncommon 
 Method and Ability is dead there. That Mr. Pauli y e Fifth-monarchy- 
 man, is putt into y e Rasphouse at Amsterdam. That Mr. de Berrin- 
 ghen told him they are going to set up a Society at Berlin. That he 
 hears a great caracter of y e Portugueeze Convert, but y' Molinos, the 
 Spaniard, shows more Learning than Real Holinesse. 
 
 350. Mr. Vincent Edwards of Alnwick, in Northumberland, 30 Sept., 
 1 70 1, to the Secretary. Desires the Society to send him 300 of each 
 of the Papers against Swearing and Profanation of the Lord's Day. 
 That they have had preaching at their monthly meetings for these 
 last five months past, w ch has been mostly at Alnwick. Lastly, y' 
 they have Justices in those parts on whose Company they can depend. 
 
 351. Mr. Jonathan Blackburn from Warrington, in Lancashire, 
 3 Octob;, 1707, to the Secretary. Excuses his not answering the 
 Societies Letter sooner, and wishes he may deserve the Caracter as 
 has been given of him. That Mr. Shaw has engaged a Considerable 
 number of y e Inhabitants of Warrington into an Association ag l Vice 
 and I morality, y c good Effects of w ch are : Y l such as were addicted 
 to swearing begin to leave it off. and Lastly y' a great number of y e 
 common sort are much Reclaimed. 
 
 352. Mr. John Price, of Wrexham, in Denbyshire, 4 Oct., 1701, to 
 the Secretary, says y' he has made a Strict Enquiry after Boreman (a 
 fellow y' imposed on the L d B p of London and Dr. Bray, being a 
 conceal'd Papist, in the Business of the Protestant Missions into N. 
 America) but can't yet hear of him. That as to their Society they 
 find y e Gentry hearty and zealous enough in y e matter of Schools, y' 
 he has one School set up already in his Parish, and a Promise of Sub- 
 scriptions for more w" they can have fit Persons to undertake the 
 work, for y' at present they are in great want of Persons thoroughly 
 qualified for so good and necessary an employment. 
 
 353. Arch Deacon Booth of Easington, in Durham, 13 Oct., 1701 
 
APPENDIX. 355 
 
 to the Secretary. Says y l the Bp. of Durham sent lately for all the 
 Constables in Town and gave y m a Strict Charge to preserve good 
 order in y e City, and to discharge their Duty w th out Favor or Affec- 
 tion, y* \v n he swore the New Mayor he order'd him to be vigilant in 
 Suppressing Vice and Immorality, and to have a watchfull Eye over y e 
 Constables, and y' his Lo p has assur'd him y' he will give as strict a 
 Charge to all schoolmasters in relation to their scholars. That w ,h 
 such a second he hopes to reform the City of Durham, that he has 
 gott a list of Publick houses in order to suppress such as are 
 scandalous, and of such as frequent no Publick place of Worship, and 
 ill Livers. That he has gott a List of honest Pious "Persons to make 
 Constables of. That y e Mayor has promist zealously to assist him, 
 as also another Gentleman of a Considerable Fortune that never acted 
 as a Justice before. Wishes y' the Arch Bp. of Canterbury would 
 write to my Lord of Durham in commendation of w' he has done. 
 Lastly informs y e Society y< he shall hold his visitation ab' a fortnight 
 hence, and will readily receive such Instructions for his Clergy as the 
 Society shall think fitt to give him. 
 
 354. Mr. Deffray of N. Rumny, in Kent, 9 October, 1701, to the 
 Secretary. Excuses his not writing lately to the Society. Says he 
 has recommended the great undertaking of promoting Christian 
 knowledge to the reverend Mr. John Thomas, vicar of N. Rumny, 
 who offers to subscribe 4s. yearly towards the business of the planta- 
 tions, that their religions Society goes on to promote religion. And 
 in opposing the growth of Anabaptism that the Clergy of the Society 
 of Tenterden gives them encouragement but cannot gett the magis- 
 trates on their side, that they have also tryed to reclaim old offenders 
 by printed papers and by letters but in vain. That they have set up 
 a religious Society att Ashford, and another at Lymne, near Hithe, 
 and Lastly that they have sett a box of Charity among their Societies 
 in order to put out poor Children to School and hope to enter upon 
 that work speedyly. 
 
 355. Mr. Thomas Todd of the Vaile in Jamaica, 1 July, 1701, to 
 the Secretary. Sayes that he has received no letter this twelvemonth 
 from the Society, to which he is sure he returned an answer signifying 
 his readyness to comply with their proposals. That he has inclosed 
 a copy to the articles agreed on by the Clergy of that Island. That 
 he will shortly send an account of their Church affairs. Recommends 
 the bearer as an object of Charity, &c. 
 
 356. Mr. Scherer, of St. Gall in Swiserland, 30 Septemb., 1701, to 
 the Secretary. Excuses his not writeing sooner, being in his tour of 
 the Grissons country together with Mr. Hales, and also dayly expect- 
 ing the Latin Circular Letter to the Ministers of Zurich and of the 
 other Protestant Cantons. That in their journey among the Grissons 
 and Cantons of Glaris, Zurich, Schaffhausen, &c, they acquainted 
 the respective Ministers with the designs of the Society and that the 
 whole church of Swisserland was exceedingly rejoyced with their 
 Message, as will more fully appear he sayes by the inclosed original] 
 
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356 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Letters from the Reverend Dr. Wetienius, Rector of the University at 
 Bazel, Mr. Zeller of Zurich, and Mr. Otto Grass of Losana [Lausanne?], 
 to Mr. Robert Hales, whom they stile Baro after the title of his father 
 (haveing no name for Esquire), according to the custom of their 
 country, adds, that some raise doubts and scruples, which would 
 absolutely vanish if the L d B p of London would please to signify his 
 mind by one of his Secretaries, gives a great caracter from Hottinger 1 
 of the works of our English Divines, and particularly Instanced Jn. 
 Bayly, Dyke, Hall, Perkins, Watson, &c, and owns the esteeme the 
 English have reciprocally testified for his country men, as Zuinglius 
 and Bullinger. That their magistrates distribute good Books to the 
 poor, that there are many Societyes of late years set up in severall 
 places of Germany, but that they do not subscribe to their Confessions, 
 nor publish any of their own ; greatly commends the orthodoxy of 
 the English societyes. Lastly concludes what great things their 
 Consuls, the Antistes of their Church (well known to the L d Bp of 
 London) their pastors, &c, expect from the noble undertakings of the 
 English society. 
 
 357. Mr. Frank, of Cranfield in Bedfordshire, 27 Octob., 1701, to 
 the Secretary. Thanks the Society for Mr. Vallone's book which he 
 intends to fix in the library at Bedford. Rejoyced to hear of their 
 meeting again after a long suspention of business, says that he can 
 geive but little account of the affairs of his country which are greatly 
 retarded by publick divissions, that in his own parrish he has taken 
 upon him the burden of overseer of the poor for the sake of the school 
 by him erected the last year, that he has made it a kind of an hospital, 
 that there are 12 poor children perfectly maintained, that they gett 
 already halph their charges, and that as they improve in their work, 
 and lessen their expenses they will encrease their numbers. That 
 besides those 12 that are entirely provided for the overseers of the 
 poor keep divers others at work and pay their masters, that all this 
 is don by the private contributions of 6 or 7 of them, that the School 
 is divided into two apartments and governed by 2 dames, that by this 
 they are wholly freed from the poor children that used to beg in the 
 streets. That they found it dificult to perswade the parents to part 
 with their children, but where a family is chargeable to the parish 
 insted of an allowance they take off one or more of their children. 
 
 358. Mr. W m Portman, of Shelsy Beaucham, in Worcestershire, 
 28 Octob., 1 701, to the Secretary. Owns the Receit of the first 
 Circular Letter from the Society, and says that it was no little ad- 
 vantage to him in exciting several Eminent Persons in the City of 
 Worcester to form themselves into a Society, consisting of several 
 capital Citizens and Ministers, all of the Church of England, who 
 agree to meet weekly, &c. That he hopes to set up 2 or 3 Societys 
 in that City. That there are several in the Market Towns round ab' 
 
 1 J. H. Hottinger, D.D., a learned Orientalist, born at Zurich, 1620; 
 drowned, 1667. 
 
APPENDIX. 357 
 
 them, and that it is easy to see the hand of God is with them. He 
 gratefully acknowledges the Assistance he has received from some 
 Worthy Persons in London in unum necessarium, and ptlcularly from 
 the L d B p of London. Lastly signifies his great Readinesse of Joyning 
 w th the Society, &c. 
 
 359. Mr. Vincent Edwards, from Alnwick, Northumberland, 30 
 Octob., 1 701, to the Secretary. Says that he is sorry the Society so 
 farr understood his last Letter as to believe y* he would beg of them 
 the Pieces he sent for, because he did not expressly mention the 
 reimbursing of them, and that he did not before imagin that the 
 Society could have so mean an opinion of y m as to think they had not 
 the hearts to lay out so small a sum for Papers, &c. That they are 
 broke up till y e 25 Febr. And lastly, are glad to hear of the great 
 progresses of the Society, &c. 
 
 360. Mr. Edw d Killingworth, of Lilborne near Daventry, to the 
 Secretary, 10 Nov., 1701. Says that the Piously Ingenious Letter of 
 the Society has by Copies been communicated to many Divines, who 
 were very well pleased w th it. That as tokens of his zeal for the same 
 cause he has sent Papers, one to the Learned Deists, f other to the 
 Unlearned Infidels, about the Resurrection of our Saviour and the 
 Credibility of the Scriptures; that if the Society thinks fit to print 
 them, he would not have them part w th the Propriety to any Book- 
 seller, &c. That he would write an Incouragem' to Informers if the 
 Society Judge it necessary, and desires to know what Sermons are 
 printed upon y' subject besides Dr. Woodward's, Jekyl's, 1 and Barton's. 
 That the Neighbouring Clergymen give each other catalogues of their 
 Books instead of Lending Libraries. That they have sent for 100 of 
 B p Williams's Catechisms. That they are endeavoring to set up 
 prayers in week-days, too much neglected. That some Ministers 
 distribute common Prayer-books and the Letter from a Minister to 
 his Parrishioners. That the New-year's gift is very acceptable. That 
 anything written ab' Common Prayer, reading y fc Scriptures, y e 
 Religiousness of an Oath, Conversion, Observing y e Lord's Day, 
 ag' Drunkennesse, &c., would be very welcom. 
 
 361. Arch Deacon Booth, of Easington near Durham, to the 
 Secretary, 11 Nov., 1701. Says he hopes that the Letter which his 
 Grace of Canterbury has promist to write to the B p of Durham will 
 have it's desired effect. That the Copies of his B r Hales's Letters 
 came safe to his hands, and desires to see such as have been lately 
 received. 
 
 362. Mr. Anthony Smythe, of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 12 Nov., 
 1 70 1, to the Secretary. Excuses himself for not answering the Societies 
 Letter sooner ; says he has taken care about the Education of Chil- 
 dren, and is ready to account for it. That he has caused Immoral 
 
 1 Thos. Jekyl, D.D., Preacher at St. Margaret's, Westminster, author of 
 " Popery the Mystery of Iniquity." London : 1681, &c. 
 
35 8 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 and Profane Persons to be punisht ; that his Direction for Packetts 
 is by the Lincoln Carrier ; that the Business of his Cure will hinder 
 him from writing often ; that he has Buried above an Hundred Persons 
 since Lady-day last ; that he has no Assistant ; that he reads Prayers 
 every day, and Preaches twice each Sunday. 
 
 363. Mr. R. Bynns, of Cheadle in Staffordshire, 18 Nov., 1701, to 
 the Secretary. Says that he has received but 2 Letters from the 
 Society ; that his Letters come by the Stone bag ; Carrier lies at the 
 Swan with 2 Necks, in Lad-lane, and sets out every Munday for 
 Newcastle. Lastly that he will take the Direction of his Diocesan in 
 the Affaires recommended to him. 
 
INDEX 
 
INDEX NOMINUM ET RERUM, 
 
 Titles of Books are distinguished by an asterisk (*). 
 
 Accounts, &c, of Society, 37, 47, 
 60, 62, 63, 71, 78, 100, 103, 106, 
 116, 118, 121, 135, 140, 184, 197, 
 201, 215, 216, 223, 225, 240, 241, 
 271. 
 
 Acres, Rev. Mr., 162, 177, 220. 
 
 Adamson, Rev. J., 57, 67, ill, 112, 
 224, 225, 229/273, 295, 319. 
 
 Advowsons and Popish Recusants, 280. 
 
 Alcester, Society at, 173. 
 
 Aldersey, Mr., 149, 220, 352. 
 
 Aldrich, Mr., 266. 
 
 Allen, Mr., 273, 283, 292. 
 
 Allings, Mr. Hy., 332. 
 
 Alphabet, Secret to teach the, 31. 
 
 Altham, Rev. Dr., 202, 206. 
 
 America, Missionaries to, 124. 
 
 America, Endowment for, 30. 
 
 Andrews, Mr. Thos., 3, 8, 9, 13. 
 
 * Answer to the Switch, 220. 
 
 * Apology for the Reformed, 33. 
 Appleby, Mr. Chris., 16. 
 Archangel, Books, &c, for English at, 
 
 232, 235, 262, 272. 
 Archangel, English factory at, 262. 
 Armagh, Archbishop of, 221. 
 Arnold, Esq., John, 349. 
 Arscott, Col., 101, 103. 
 Ashton, Dr., 316. 
 Assheton, Dr., 233. 
 Atherton, Mr., 78, 308, 309, 322. 
 Aubert, Mons., 347. 
 Aurange, Protestants of, 317. 
 Avenant, Mr., 125. 
 Aylmer, Mr., 36, 311. 
 
 Baccus, Mr., 133. 
 
 Bacon, Jos., Will of Mr., 261, 263 
 
 Baker, Mr. (Kent), 99, 311. 
 
 Baker, Mr., 78, 79, 302. 
 
 Bangor, Bp. of, 109, 125. 
 
 Bangor, Society at, 287. 
 
 Banks, Mr., 213, 217, 223, 272. 
 
 Banks, Thos. (carrier), 297. 
 
 *Baptismal Covenant, Short Discourses 
 
 on, 6, 37, 66, 69, 139, 207, 267. 
 Barbadoes, Charity in, 32, 33, 38. 
 *Barclay's Apology, 335. 
 Barclay, Keith's Answer to, 220. 
 Barker, Mr., 207. 
 Barklay, Mr., 82, 90, 91, 98, 103, 105, 
 
 107. 
 Barnardiston, Captain, 27. 
 Baron, Rev. Mr., 132. 
 Barton's Sermons, 357. 
 Bassett, Mr., 348. 
 Bath and Wells, Bishop of, I, 5, 7, II, 
 
 68, 69, 70, 208, 231, 236, 241. 
 Bath, .Society at, 231. 
 Batt, Rev. Mr. (Chelmsford), 30. 
 Bayley, Mr. Jno., 356. 
 Bedford, Rev. Mr., 107, 10S, 109, 112, 
 
 117, 119, 132, 149, 157, 218, 220, 
 
 272, 275, 279, 285, 295, 300. 
 Bedford, Letter to Mr., 119. 
 Bedford, Library at, 221, 222, 231, 
 
 233> 253, 256. 
 Beeston, Sir Wm., 99, 105, 149, 154, 
 
 196, 351- 
 
 Bellamont, Lord, 347, 348. 
 
 Benbow, Admiral, 136, 137, 138. 
 
 Benefactions and disbursements, 18, 
 26, 30, 32, 35, 36, 69, 71, 81, 82, 90, 
 91,99, 101, 103, 108, 109, 123, 124, 
 125, 126, 128, 131, 132, 133, 136, 
 140, 141, 148, 151, 152, 153, 158, 
 
\62 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 159, 1 60, 177, 194, 196, 197, 200, 
 205, 212, 213, 215, 219, 222, 224, 
 231, 232, 238, 240, 242, 244, 245, 
 247, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 258, 
 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 267, 
 268, 270, 271, 272, 273. 
 Benefactors to Schools, Incorporation 
 of, 270. 
 
 Bennet, Mr., 212. 
 
 Bennet, Mr. Philip, 47, 99, 100, 144, 
 »5«» 3". 346. 
 
 Bennett, Mr., 176, 1S2, 218, 224. 
 
 Benoist, Mons., 315. 
 
 Benoit's Memorial, Mons., 145, 146, 
 149, 160. 
 
 Bergerie, Mons. de la, 332. 
 
 Bernard, Dr. W., 287. 
 
 Binnes, Mr., T. R., 129, 143, 156, 
 220, 274, 348, 358. 
 
 Birch, Dr., 50, 162. 
 
 Blackburn, Mr., 138, 149, 342, 354. 
 
 Blackett, Sir William, 20S, 29S, 300, 
 303, 328. 
 
 Blackerby, Mr., 175. 
 
 Blackmore, Sir Richard, 3, 6, 7. 12, 
 109, no, in, 286. 
 
 Blackwell, Mr., 64, 70, 79, 80, 2S2, 
 297, 301, 304, 307, 310, 337. 
 
 Blaire, Mr. (Commissary), 144. 
 
 Blathwait, Mr., 137. 
 
 Blount, Sir Thomas P., 107. 
 
 Boehm, Rev. Ant. William, 14. 
 
 Bonet, Mr. L. Frederic, 15. 
 
 Booth, Archdeacon, 36, 41, 65, 80, 84, 
 l 37, 138, 150, 155, 162, 165, 172, 
 J 76, 193, 204, 282, 289, 298, 301, 
 
 i> 3 °£' V 5 \ 3 , 2 °' 342 ' 35 1 ' 353, 357- 
 
 tfooth, Archdeacon, Letter to, 65, 84. 
 
 Boreman, Mr., 354. 
 
 Boughton, Mr., 224, 273. 
 
 Bourignon, Madame, 335. 
 
 Boulon, Mons., 347. 
 
 Bowchier, Rev. Richard, 4, 8. 10, 13. 
 
 Bowden, Rev. Mr., 209. 
 
 Bcwen, Mr., 79, 301. 
 
 Bowen, Mr. Arnold, 47, 275, 282. 
 
 300. 
 Bowerman, Mr., 124. 
 Bowerman, Mr. Thos., 298 
 Bowyer, Col., 125, 127, 129, 131, 134, 
 
 135- 
 Bowyer, Mr. Anthony, 3, 6, 7, 12. 
 Boyle's Charity, Mr., 77. 
 
 Braddock/Mr. Jno., 90, 92, 21S, 224, 
 
 309, 314, 327 
 Bradley, Rev. Mr., 209. 
 Bradshaw, Mr., 47, 277, 280, 308. 
 Bragge, Mr. Fr., 278, 284, 287. 
 Bray, Dr. Thomas, 1, 6, II, iS, 21, 
 
 73, 85, 139, 140, 141, 151, 193, 
 
 224. 
 Bray's Memorial, 73, 75, 76. 
 Brett, Rev. Daniel, 143. 
 Brewster, Mr. George, 169, 170. 
 Brewster, Mr. Samuel, 2, 5, 6, II, 23, 
 
 24. 25, 31, 32. 
 Brewster, Dr. (of Hereford), 5. 
 Bridges, Mr., 24, 25, 76. 
 Brighton (or Brighthelmstone), papers 
 
 for poor of, 248, 252. 
 Brinck, Dr., 198, 250. 
 *Bristol Account, The, 252, 25 5, 258, 
 
 260, 262, 264, 265. 
 Bristol, Bishop of, 15. 
 Brockham, Mr. William, 160, 218. 224. 
 Bromefield, Mr. Thomas, 1, 4, 7, 11, 
 
 21, 129, 135, 154. 
 Bromhall, Mr., 132, 290, 296, 329. 
 Brook, Lord, 123, 126. 
 Brousson, Mr., 339. 
 Brown, Mr. (Arlesey), 303, 306, 313. 
 Bucetorf, 351. 
 Buckner, Mrs., 65, 1 16. 
 Bugg, Mr. (and Proposals of), 168, 170, 
 
 172, 174, 184, 207, 209, 210, 293. 
 Bulkeley, Mr. Francis, 100, 103. 
 Bulkeley, Sir R., 30, 32. 34, 35, 36, 
 
 67, 7o, 71, 76, 159, 168, 211. 
 Bullinger, — , 356. 
 Bull, Mr. Richard, 4, 8, 10, 13, 176, 
 
 182. 
 Bulstrode, Mr. Whitelocke, 2, 5, 7, 12, 
 
 63, 64. 
 Burnet, Dr., 317. 
 Burnet, Mr. Gilbert, 1 7. 
 Burscough, Mr., 43, 77, 90, 276, 279, 
 
 290, 295, 297, 307. 
 
 Calandrin, Mons., 202. 
 
 Calamy, Mr., 214. 
 
 Cambridge, Books for Seamen at, 232. 
 
 Canterbury, Archbp. of, 18, 19, 47, 75, 
 
 138, 140, 154, 193, 215, 239. 
 Canterbury, Society at, 281. 
 Carte, Mr., 176, 193, 273. 
 Carter, John, 259, 265. 
 
Carter, Win., 157, 163, 257, 
 
 Gary, Mr., 77, 279, 313, 330. 
 
 Castleton, Mr. Nathaniel, 17. 
 
 'Catechism, the Church, 136. 189. 
 
 Catechism, Instruction in, 18, 19. 
 
 Catechism by Mr. Keith, 18, 20, 24, 
 36, 53- 
 
 Catechism or Abridgment by Mr. 
 Ostervald, 209, 210, 216, 218, 223, 
 224, 226, 227, 228, 233, 237, 248, 
 
 254- 
 
 Catechisms for Schools, 239. 
 
 Catechizing of Children, Treatise on 
 the, 199, 200, 201. 
 
 *Causes of the Corruptions that reign 
 among Christians, 334. 
 
 'Caution to Profane Swearers, 112, 
 113, 118, 122, 126. 
 
 Ceylon, English Captives in, 88. 
 
 Chairman of Committees, &c, 44, 153, 
 154, 158, 160, 162, 169, 173, 175, 
 192, 196, 198, 199, 204, 208, 212, 
 217, 220, 226, 230, 234, 236, 237, 
 242, 246, 256, 262, 264, 271, 273. 
 
 Chamberlayne, Mr. John, I, 5, 6, II, 
 21, 29, 33, 172. 
 
 Chancery, Decree in, 36, 169, 201, 
 205, 206, 208, 210, 213. 
 
 Chancellor, Mr., 125. 
 
 Chandler, Mr., 78, 79, 302. 
 
 Chaplain Generalof the Army, 151,238. 
 
 Chardin, Sir John, 128. 
 
 Charitable Gifts, Corporation for dis- 
 posal of, 46, 59, 69, 244, 249, 251. 
 
 Charity, Moor's, 37, 40. 
 
 Charity Schools, Inspector of, 107. 
 
 Charity Schools, Tract on, 228, 229. 
 
 'Charities, English Protestant, An ac- 
 count of, 228, 230. 
 
 Charities, Misapplication of, 224, 225, 
 226 
 
 Chernilles, Mr., 315.' 
 
 Chester, Bishop of, 3, 5, 7, 12, 52, 55, 
 76, 123, 128, 144, 165, 346, 352. 
 
 Chetwood, Dr., 243, 260, 265. 
 
 Chetwood, Rev. Knightley, 14. 
 
 Chichester, Bishop of, 2, 5, 6, 12, 41, 
 42, 115, 122, 124, 159, 186. 
 
 Chichester, Dean of, 42, 43, 59, 71, 
 115, 140, 162. 
 
 Child's Coffee House, 72. 
 
 Chilton, Mr., 32, 33, 34. 
 
 Chiswell, Mr., 223, 248. 
 
 INDEX. 363 
 
 'Christian Scholar, The, 127, 137, 219. 
 'Christian Monitor, The, 80, 172. 
 'Christian's Daily Devotions, 157, 15S, 
 
 203, 302. 
 'Christian's Sacrifice, The, 284. 
 'Christian's Way to Heaven, The, 80, 
 
 126, 158. 
 Church, Penalties for Non-attendance 
 
 at, 301, 320. 
 Circular Letters, 36, 44, 45, 46, 58, 66, 
 
 67, 72, 75> 76, in, 127, 139, 141, 
 
 142, 152, 154^208, 209, 211, 214, 
 
 215, 216, 234, 243, 245. 
 Clarke, Mr. Thos., 2, 5, 7. 
 Clerk, Mr., 56, 57. 
 Clerk, Qualifications of a, 97. 
 Cleveland, Rev. Mr., 165, 176, 212. 
 Cocks, Mr., 115, 122, 209, 288, 321. 
 Coghan, Rev. Mr., 107. 
 Colchester, Col. Maynard, 5, 7, 11, 
 
 18, 21. 
 Cole, Archdeacon, 82, 287. 
 Collier, Col., 209. 
 'Collier, Dissuasive from Playhouses, 
 
 257, 259. 
 Collins, Mr. Ant., 7, 176. 
 Collins, Rev. Thos., 189. 
 Colmer, 43, 79, 116, 224, 276, 292, 
 
 302, 320. 
 Colnett, Mr. Wm., 15. 
 Colson, Mr., 230. 
 Comber, Dr., 275. 
 Committees, Appointment, &c, of, 34, 
 
 51, 52, 70, 72, 74, 86, 88, 91, 92, 
 
 98, 100, 106, 114, 130, 139, 152, 
 
 154, 161, 162, 165, 169, 184, 193, 
 
 197, 213, 218, 240, 246, 247, 251, 
 
 2 5S» 257, 262, 271. 
 'Communion, Guide to Holy, 323. 
 'Companion to the Temple, 275. 
 Comyns, Mr. John, 1, 4, 7, 11, 23, 24, 
 
 25- 
 Conant, Dr., 195, 197, 204. 
 Confirmation, Tract on, 188, 196, 207. 
 Cook's, Sir Thomas, Charity, 70. 
 Cooke, Mr., 272. 
 Cornbury, Lord, 143. 
 Corporation for Disposal of Charitable 
 
 Gifts, 46, 59, 60, 244, 249, 251. 
 Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy, 
 
 92. 
 Correspondence of Society, 122, 123, 
 
 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 159, 161, 
 B 2 
 
364 
 
 163, i68, 176, 182, 184, 191, 193, 
 203, 205, 206, 208, 209, 210, 216, 
 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 229. 
 Corresponding Members, 33, 35, 40, 
 
 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 52, 53. 55. 56, 
 59, 62, 67, 75, 77, 78, 89, 93, 104, 
 108, no, in, 116, 121, 122, 123, 
 157, 158, 160, 173, 174, 225, 243, 
 
 , 2 59- 
 Corresponding Members, List of, 215, 
 
 216, 226, 260, 262, 264. 
 Cotton, Mr., 105, 107, 234. 
 Cotton, Mr. Rowland, 3, 5, 7, 12. 
 Counties and Towns, List of, 174, 175, 
 
 249, 264, 265, 266. 
 Coutris, Mr. Jb., 3, 6, 7, 12, 150. 
 Cox, Dr., 26, 27, 39, 157. 
 Cranston, Rev. Mr., 59, 66, 132, 220, 
 
 228, 290, 296, 312, 329. 
 Cryer, Mr., 64, 65. 
 Curgenven, Mr., 63, 65, 290. 
 Cutts, Lord, 175. 
 Czar of Russia, 262, 267. 
 Czarewitch, Books for the, 268, 270. 
 
 Daeth, Mr. Thomas, 8. 9, 13, 262. 
 
 D'Argenteuil, Mons., 347. 
 
 Davies, Rev. John, 2, 5, 6, 38, 46, 74, 
 
 98, 277. 
 Davis, Mr. Roger, 16. 
 Davenant, Dr., 23. 
 Davenport, Rev. Mr., 225, 230, 233. 
 Dawes, Mr., 218, 225. 
 Dawes, Sir William, 46, 106, 132, 277, 
 
 330. 
 De Broke, Lord George Willoughby, 
 
 17, 137- 
 De Beringhen, Mr., 78, 79, 87, 92, 94, 
 10S, 131, 138, 145, 149, 159, 160, 
 170, 171, 192, 193, 197, 223, 313, 
 
 33.ij 339, 346, 354- 
 De Beringhen, Letter to Mr., 94. 
 D'Effray, Rev. Mr., 16, 75, 78, 86, 91, 
 
 101, 104, 119, 149, 237, 300, 303, 
 
 306, 310, 355. 
 Deffray, Letter to Mr., S6. 
 *Deism ofWm. Penn and his brethren 
 
 exposed, 24. 
 Delaver, Mr., 196, 247. 
 DelFs -works, 335. 
 Denmark, Envoy to court of, 163. 
 Denmark, Prince of, 183, 191, 195. 
 Dent, Dr., 333. 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Digby, Lord, 79, 302. 
 
 Disney, Mr., 226, 234, 239, 269 
 
 Dixon, Mr. William, 16. 
 
 Dobson, Mr., 46, 218, 279. 
 
 Dolins, Mr. Dan., 14. 
 
 Dorrington, Mr. T., 74, 75, n 1, 211. 
 
 214, 220, 238, 319, 322, 326. 
 Down and Connor, Bp. of, 122, 126. 
 Downes, Mr., 148. 350. 
 Downing, Mr., 249, 250, 253, 270. 
 Drake, Mr., 85, 87, 97, 99, 108, 305, 
 
 3°7, 3 IO > 312, 316, 338. 
 Drake, Sir F., 306. 
 *Drunkenness, Caution against, 118, 
 
 129, 130, 134, 135, 136, 138, 157, 
 
 158, 172, 177, 203, 211. 
 Dublin, Archbishop of, 221. 
 Duddlestone, Sir John, 104, 108, 123, 
 
 126, 313, 314, 315, 330. 
 Dudley, Mr. Paul, 141. 
 Dudley, Col., 74, 75, 129, 140, 298, 
 
 299, 306. 
 Duelling, Reference to, 41. 
 Duncomb, Mr. Chas., 26. 
 Dunch, Mr., 233. 
 
 Dutch Tracts, &c, 135, 143, 159, 176. 
 Durham, Bp. of, 150, 355. 
 Durham, Presentment of Grand In- 
 quest of, 165, 169. 
 Dyke, Mr., 356. 
 Dykwelt, Mr., 303. 
 
 Eachard, Rev. Lawrence, 211. 
 
 Eckins, Mr., 101, 103. 
 
 Education and employment for the 
 
 poor, 18, 19, 165, 270. 
 Edwards, Mr. Vigerus, 8, 9, 13, 245. 
 Edwards, Rev. Vincent, no, 122, 149, 
 
 155, 224, 225, 321, 325, 340, 354, 
 
 357- 
 Edwards, Rev. John, 278. 
 Ellis, Rev. Mr., 42, 104, no, 117, 
 
 276, 277, 278, 284, 296, 307, 
 
 316. 
 Ellison, Mr., 65, 277, 279, 284, 285, 
 
 290, 298, 300, 303, 306, 325, 343. 
 Ely, Bishop of, 4, 8, 10, 13, 63, 78. 
 Ely, Mary, 171. 
 Entwistle, Archdeacon, 78, 81, 87, 89, 
 
 92, 123, 126, 163, 178, 248, 274, 
 
 303, 3° 6 > 3°9- 
 Epsworth, society at, 178, 183, 184. 
 Ernie, Mr. J. K., 4, 8, 9, 13. 
 
Erpenius, 351. 
 
 *Essais de qtielques Exercises de Devo- 
 tion, 267, 268, 270. 
 *Ethics, Dr. Henry More's, 270. 
 Ettrick, Mr., 223. 
 Evans, Dr. John, 2, 5, 6, 11, 28, 29, 
 
 3°. 32- 
 Evans, Rev. Mr., 70, 72, 74, 78. 
 Everard, Mrs. Susan, 171, 236, 237, 
 
 238, 240, 242, 245. 
 *Exhortation to holy communion, 232. 
 *Exposition of the Church Catechism, 
 
 A Brief (Bp. Williams), 289, 307, 
 
 325, 340- 
 •Exposition of the Catechism (Bishop 
 
 Ken), 242. 
 •Exposition of the Thirty-nine Articles 
 
 (Bishop Burnet), 340. 
 Eyton, Mr. Kerrick, 292. 
 
 Family Prayers, Tract on, 189, 196. 
 Farrer, Mr. William, 2, 5, 32, 33, 34. 
 Fenwick, Mr., 99, 105, 126, 217, 220, 
 
 253, 273, 279, 281, 289, 312, 314, 
 
 3*6, 3 2 5- 
 Fernandez, Peter, 315, 339. 
 •Festivals and fasts, A Companion for, 
 
 254, 256, 258. 
 Fisher, Dr., 2S7. 
 
 Fisk, John (carrier), 296. 
 
 Finch," the Hon. Mr. E., 31, 32, 312. 
 
 Finch, Mr. Henry, 31, 32, 205. 
 
 Fitsch, Memorial of Mr., 341. 
 
 Fitt, John (carrier), 312. 
 
 *Five Letters concerning Inspiration of 
 
 Holy Scriptures, 277. 
 Fleet, books for the, 131, 183, 184, 
 
 191, 199, 200, 211, 220, 231. 
 Fleet, Chaplain of, 1S9, 196, 238, 334. 
 Fletcher, Mr., 218. 
 Forbes, Mr., 271. 
 Forde, Mr. John, 14. 
 Forster, Mr. William, 14. 
 Forts and Garrisons, List of, 158, 162, 
 
 164. 
 Foskets, Mr., 310. 
 Foster, Thomas (carrier), 296. 
 Foster, Mr., 86, 87, 148, 197, 224, 225, 
 
 233, 349- 
 Fotheringall, Rev. Mr., 198. 
 Foulis, Lady, 286. 
 Foulkes, Rev. Peter, 16. 
 
 INDEX. 365 
 
 Fox, Rev. Francis, 4, 8, 9, 13. 
 Franck, Prof., 22,24, 46> 70, ill, 113, 
 
 I33> 317, 321, 33L 336. 
 
 Frank, Rev. Thos., 2, 28, 29, 36, 64, 
 
 65, 66, 80, 85, 92, 104, no, 136, 
 I3S> I55> 156, 157, I75> 22 L 222, 
 229, 275, 286, 287, 288, 292, 293, 
 302, 303, 3°5» 3°7> 3°8, 3i3> 338, 
 356. 
 
 Frank, Letters to Mr., 66, 113. 
 Frank, Proposals of Mr., 53, 54, 65, 
 
 66, 85, 92, 97^104, no, 136, 138. 
 Freke, Mr. Thos., 3, 8, 10, 13. 
 French refugees in Virginia, 94. 
 French refugees, &c, in London, 
 
 books, &c, for, 218, 219, 262. 
 *French Galleys, Accounts of Protestant 
 
 sufferings in, 173. 
 French prisoners, 236 
 French Tracts, 94. 
 
 Gagnier, Mrs. 347. 
 
 Galway, Lord, 303. 
 
 Gaming, tracts against, 260. 
 
 Gardiner, Mr., 28, 42, 172. 
 
 Gastrill, Rev. F., 15. 
 
 Gee, Mr. Zechariah, 15. 
 
 Gelieu, Mr. (Dean of Neufchatel), 143, 
 
 348, 353- 
 *George Fox's Will, 170. 
 Gerrard, Mr. Ralph, 3, 7, 12, 162. 
 Gibson, Rev. Edm., 4, 8, 10, 13. 
 Gibson, Mr. John, 80, 85, 299, 305, 
 
 308, 309, 343.' 
 Gibson, Rev. Dr., 233, 235, 260. 
 Gilbert, Canon, 220, 295. 
 Gilbert, Mr. Henry, 276, 285, 291. 
 Gilbert, Mr. John, 281, 288, 289, 291, 
 
 295> 297, 300, 302, 303, 306, 316, 
 
 328. 
 Gilman, Mr., 229. 
 Gilpin, Mr. W., 288. 
 Gloucester, Bishop of, 2, 27, 28, 37. 
 *God's Dom(in)ion over the Sea, 236, 
 
 243- 
 
 Gordon, Mr., 98, 100, 103, 106, 107, 
 109, 116, 123, 130, 143, 149, 320 
 321, 326, 329, 338, 346, 350, 353. 
 
 Gosford, library for, 290. 
 
 Grabe, Rev. Mr., 221. 
 
 Grant, Mr., 247. 
 
 Grass, Otto, 152, 356. 
 
3 66 
 
 Grave, Mr., 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 
 233, 239, 240, 245, 269, 272. 
 
 Greeks, catechism for, 113, 124, 126. 
 
 Greek Christians, Instruction of, 101 
 et seq., 113. 
 
 Greene, Rev. Thomas, 15. 
 
 Greenwich, Society in, 34. 
 
 Grey Coat School, 207, 215, 232. 
 
 Griffith, Mr., 69, 104, 119, 168, 301, 
 
 3 J 3- 
 *Grotius, De Veritate Christiana; 
 
 Religionis, 77, 298. 
 Guards, Officers and soldiers in the, 
 
 164, 174, 175. 
 Gubbs, Mr., 135, 136, 336, 338. 
 Guilford, Lord, I, 4, 6, II, 18, 21, 
 
 153. 
 
 Guise, Sir John, 216. 
 Gunnis, Mr. R., 117. 
 Guyon, Mme., 249. 
 
 Hackney Coachmen, 122. 
 
 Hales, Mr. Robert, 14, 85, 86, 87, 
 92, no, 113, 116, 118, 119, 122, 
 124, 130, 136, 137, 138, 139, 159, 
 160, 161, 174, 179, 183, 198, 217, 
 241, 246, 250, 261, 267, 268, 269, 
 316, 323, 324, 330, 339, 342, 355. 
 
 Hales, Mr. Robert, Letter to, 93. 
 
 Hales, Sir John, 334, 336. 
 
 Hall, Mr., 356. 
 
 Halley, Dr. Edmund, 72. 
 
 Hallows, Mr., 215. 
 
 Hannay, Mr. Robert, 182. 
 
 Hapley, Mr. Thomas, 16. 
 
 Harding, Mr. E., 66, 291, 292, 338. 
 
 Harding, Mr. Robert, 214. 
 
 Hardwick, Mr., 224. 
 
 Hare, Hon. Mr., 59, 62, 290. 
 
 Harris, Mr. Roger, 15. 
 
 Harris, Mr. Samuel, 71, 73. 
 
 Harris, Mr. (of Llantrissent), 52, 140, 
 144, 278, 281, 288, 295, 328, 343, 
 
 349- 
 Harrison, Mr., 212, 216, 220, 226, 
 
 233- 
 Hartington, Marquis of, 341. 
 Harvey, Dr. Gideon, 1, 4, 6, 24, 25, 
 
 26, 143. 
 Harvey, Mr., 332. 
 Haslen, Mr. R., 79, 300. 
 Hawes, Mr., 227, 302. 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Hawkins, Mr. John, 116. 
 
 Hawley, Justice, 222, 237, 239 244, 
 
 246, 250. 
 Hay, Mr., 252. 
 Hayley, Mr. Thomas, 16. 
 Hayley, Rev. W., D.D., 2, 5, 6, II, 
 
 35. 4°. 343. 345- 
 Heart, Mr., 82, 87, 123, 149, 204, 307, 
 
 309, 322, 352, 353. 
 Hebrew, Study of, 149, 285. 
 *Help to a National Reformation, 40. 
 *Herbert's, Mr. Geo. , Essay on Church 
 
 Porch, no, 316. 
 Hereford, Bishop of, 217. 
 Hereford, Dean of, 123, 217. 
 Heres, Rev. Mr., 160. 
 Heme, Dr., 35. 
 Heme, Major, 122. 
 Heme, Mr. Lyonel, 4, 8, 9, 13. 
 Hervart, Mons. de, 315. 
 Hesse Cassel, Prince of, 138. 
 Heuse, Mons. de la, 347. 
 Heylyn, Rev. John, 16. 
 Hickman, Mr. Nathan, 15. 
 Hickman, Sir Willoughby, 297, 344. 
 Higden, Mr. John, 15. 
 Higden, Mr. William, 15. 
 Hill, Mr., 193, 195. 
 Hill, Mr. (Lincoln), 235. 
 Hilmer, Mr., 276. 
 Hoare, Mr. Henry, 3, 8, 9, 13. 
 Hoare, Mr. Richard, 15. 
 Hoblin, Mr., 108. 
 Hobson, Admiral, 136, 336. 
 Hodges, Mr. Win., 3, 7, 350. 
 Hodges, Mr. John, 2, 5, 6, 11, 36, 37-, 
 
 116, 141, 142, 148, 154, 173, 322, 
 
 331- 
 Hodges, Mr. Wm. (chaplain of fleet), 
 
 189, 196. 
 Holford, Mr. Robert, 17. 
 Holland, Mr., 87, 124, 142, 306, 310, 
 
 332- 
 Holt, Lord Chief Justice, 42, 319. 
 Hoofhagen, Rev. Mr., 206. 
 Hooke, Serjeant (or Justice), 1, 5, 6, 
 
 n, 2i, 55, 131. 
 Hopkins, Dr., 44, 72, 276, 279, 280, 
 
 293- 
 Horneck, Dr., 317. 
 Morton, Mr., 67, 142, 220, 292, 
 
 345- 
 
INDEX. 
 
 367 
 
 Hospitals, books for, 198, 201. 
 
 Hottingen, Dr., 356. 
 
 *Housekeepers, Serious Exhortation to, 
 
 198. 
 Howell, Mr. Geo., 140, 343. 
 Hughes, Mr., 109, no. 
 Hughes, Mr. (Kilmersdon), 253. 
 Humphries, Mr. R., 277. 
 Hunt, Mr., 98, 211, 212, 309, 322. 
 Hurst, Mr., 305. 
 Husler (or Hustler), Sir William, 3, 5, 
 
 7, 12, 86, 87, 299, 343. 
 Hutchinson, Dr., 81, 82, 87, 264, 303, 
 
 3°4, 3°5» 3o6, 310, 332- 
 
 Ibbott, Rev. Mr., 31, 35, 41, 153, 
 
 154, 278, 281, 295, 296. 
 Ibbott's Charity, 31, 35, 153. 
 ^Infirmity, Treatise on Sins of, 248, 
 
 ^Informers, Vindication of, 112, 134, 
 
 142, 211. 
 Innes, Mr. , 238! 
 * Inspiration of Holy Scriptures, Five 
 
 Letters concerning, 277. 
 Insurance, instrument of, 18, 19, 20. 
 Insurance, stock for, 18. 
 Ireland, Great Charities in, 32. 
 Isham, Dr., 316. 
 
 Jablonski, Rev. Mr., 318. 
 
 Jackson, Mr., 125, 127. 
 
 Jacquelot, Mons., 267. 
 
 James, Mr., 287. 
 
 Jekyl, Dr., 357. 
 
 Jenner, Mr. Thos., 3, 8, 9, 13, 257. 
 
 Jennings, Mr. Edward, 15. 
 
 Jephcott, Dr., 72, 74, 293, 298, 299, 
 
 326. 
 Jervois, Mr., 213. 
 Jews, Dispute with the, 351 
 Johns, Mr., 125, 140, 148, 176, 204, 
 
 208, 222, 273, 332, 344, 351. 
 Jolland, Mr., 218, 219. 
 Jonas, Mr. Joseph, 239, 271. 
 Jones, Lady Catherine, 180. 
 |ones, Dr. John, 276, 287, 292. 
 Journal of the Society, 37, 66, 109, 112, 
 
 116, 156, 193. 
 Juice, Rev. William, 162, 224. 
 Jurieu, Mons., 315, 347. 
 *Justices of the Peace, Letter^ to, 132, 
 
 133, 162, 164, 222, 237. 
 
 Keebi.e, Mr., 250. 
 
 *Keith's Narratives and Catechisms, 
 
 &c, iS, 20, 24, 58, 74, 75, 83, 86, 
 
 170, 220. 
 Keith, Mr. Geo., 18, 24, 27, 28, 30, 
 
 31, S3. 5§> 59, 72, 87, 92, 174, 197, 
 
 220, 253, 335. 
 "Keith's "Answer to Barclay,' 220. 
 * Keith's " Answer to the Switch," 220. 
 *Keith's " Reasons for Renouncing 
 
 Quakerism," 58. 
 Kendall, Mr., 12,^25, 284, 293. 
 Kennett, Rev. White, 2, 5, 7, 12, 52, 55. 
 Kettle well, Rev. J., 59. 
 Killingworth, Mr., 144, 155, 157, 228, 
 
 229, 357- 
 King, Mr. Richard, 2, 6, 11, 40, 79, 
 
 8o, 85, 293, 295, 303, 305, 33S. 
 King, Mr. (Northampton), 52, 288, 
 
 293, 337- 
 King, Rev. John, 4, 8, 10, 14. 
 Kirk wood, Mr., 217, 243. 
 Klingler, Mr., 185, 189, 192, 193. 
 Knight, Dr., 27, 29, 55, 157, 293, 299. 
 Knight, Mr., 79, 297. 
 Knighton, Dr., 303. 
 Kock, Mr. Andrew, 336. 
 
 Lamothe, Mr. C. G., 3, 8,10, 13. 
 
 Lancaster, Dr., 27, 116, 149, 218, 351. 
 
 Langton, Mr., 240. 
 
 Laugharne, Mr. Jno. , 91, 312, 328. 
 
 Laughton, Mr. Jno., 206. 
 
 Lavigne, Mr. Peter, 14. 
 
 Leeward Is., Libraries, &c, in, 38. 
 
 Legacy, Form of, 215, 217, 219, 221, 
 
 231. 
 Leigh, Mr. Peter, 204, 205. 
 Leigh, Lt. -General, 298. 
 Leigh, Mr. Thos., 309. 
 Leith, Mr., 79, 216, 301. 
 Le Clark, Mr., 277. 
 Le Mesurier, Mr., 209. 
 *Letters to Justices of the;Peace, 132, 
 
 133, 162, 164, 222, 237. 
 *Letters to a Lady, 259, 260. 
 Lewis, Mr. Thos., 4, 8, 10, 13, 90, 
 
 132, 150, 157, 215, 226, 273, 275, 
 
 281, 295, 333, 336. 
 Libraries, Lending, 6, 126, 128, 130, 
 
 131, 132, 142, 165, 169, 214, 220, 
 
 221, 222, 228, 229, 231, 243, 246, 
 
 247, 290, 309, 345. 
 
3 68 
 
 Library, a Circulating, 272. 
 Licences for Schoolmasters, 222, 224. 
 Lincoln, Bp. of, 17. 
 Lincoln, Dean of, 177, 272, 273. 
 Lisle, Mr., 42, 63, 64, 74, 276, 286, 
 
 .299, 343- 
 Lisle, Letter to Mr., 64. 
 Lithuania, Protestants in, 26X. 
 Littell, Rev. T., 3, 5, 7, 12, 70, 71, 
 
 218. 
 *Liturgy of The Sacrament of the 
 
 Church at Zurich, 341. 
 Liturgy, a Prussian, 270. 
 Lloyd, Mr. W., 2, 5, 7, 12, 91, 93, 
 
 264. 
 Lloyd, Mr., 70, 294, 299. 
 London, Bp. of, 38, 42, 43, 52, 173, 
 
 222, 225. 
 London, Archdeacon of, 192. 
 Lord Keeper, The, 63, 70, 128, 131, 
 
 133- 
 
 Lord's Supper, Tract on the, 230, 
 
 232, 284. 
 
 Lorrain, Rev. Mr., 163. 
 Lottery Tickets, Million, 194. 
 Lout, Mr., 239, 240, 248, 261. 
 Lovibond, Mr. Henry, 3, 8, 9, 13. 
 Low, Mr., 239, 240, 248, 261. 
 Lowton, Rev. Mr., 229. 
 Lucas, Rev. Dr., 25, 26, 157. 
 Lucas, Lord, 155. 
 Ludolf, Mr., 98, 99, 113, 149, 223, 
 
 233, 250, 260, 272, 354. 
 
 Ludolf s Proposals, 101, 102, 118, 122. 
 Lupton, Rev. Wm., 16. 
 Lynford, Dr. Thomas, 14. 
 
 Macburney, Mr., 139, 140. 
 Mackworth, Sir Humphrey, 1, 5, 6, 
 
 11, 212, 269. 
 Mackworth, Sir H., Mines, 31. 
 *Magistrates' Obligation to punish Vice, 
 
 283. 
 Maidenhead, Association at, 313. 
 Malthus, Mr. Wm., Legacy, 160. 
 Mapletoft, Mr. Hugh, 303, 304, 305. 
 Mapletoft, Dr. John, 5,' 6, 11, 28, 30, 
 
 63, 81, 82, 218, 273, 303. 
 Manningham, Rev. Thos., 2, 5, 7, 12, 
 
 25, 32, 74, 81, 86,175, 22 7, 229. 
 Manningham, Mr. Richard, 16. 
 Margitts or Margett, Mr., 123, 234, 
 
 273> 325- 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Marlborough, Earl of, 155. 
 
 Marsham, Mr. Robert, 15. 
 
 Marshal, Mr. Nathaniel, 17. 
 
 Marshalsea, prisoners in, 158. 
 
 Martin, Mr., 156, 328. 
 
 Martyn, Mr., 21, 52, 55, 56. 
 
 Masson, Mr., 107. 
 
 Mayo, Rev. Richard, 3, 8, 10, 14. 
 
 Mecken, Rev. W., 2, 5, 7, II, 31, 32, 
 175. 176, 250. 
 
 Meers, Sir Thos., 344. 
 
 Meetings of Society and Committees. 
 &c, 23, 51, 72, 74, 86, 88, 91, 92, 
 94, 98, 99, 100, 114, 118, 122, 129, 
 130, 139, 141, 143, 147, 151, 152, 
 157, 161, 165, 169, 170, 171, 177, 
 193, 205, 221, 227, 234, 237, 238, 
 240, 242, 245, 246, 247, 249, 251, 
 254, 255, 256, 257, 261. 
 
 Meeting Places of the Society, 227. 
 
 Melmoth, Mr. W., 1, 4,^6, 11, 24, 25, 
 26. 
 
 Meller, Mr. Jno., 3, 8, 9, 13, 257. 
 
 Members, List of, 62, 133, 162, 164. 
 
 Mender, Mr., 28, 
 
 Merchant Navy, Books for, 201, 202, 
 205, 206, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 
 21S, 220, 228, 230, 231, 239, 271. 
 
 Meredith, Rev. Mr., 209, 218. 
 
 Merriton, Mr., 293. 
 
 Messenger, Society's, 163. 
 
 Methods for Management of Free 
 Schools, 30, 40, 155, 156, 158, 161. 
 
 Meyrick, Mr., 276. 
 
 Michaelis, Mr., 272. 
 
 Michell, Mr., 24. 
 
 Miles, Rev. Mr., 144. 
 
 Mills, Mr. Richard, 16. 
 
 Mine Adventure, The, 31, 35, 41. 
 
 Miners, Books, &c, for, 228. 
 
 Missionary, burial of, 80. 
 
 " Model of Buck," 299. 
 
 Molineux, Sir Francis, 78, 297, 345. 
 
 Molinos, Senor, 315. 
 
 Moor's Charity, 37, 40. 
 
 Moos, Mons. a, 174. 
 
 More, Ethics of Dr., 270. 
 
 More, Mr. Thoroughgood, 213, 224, 
 228, 248. 
 
 Morer, Rev. Thos., 3, 8, 9, 12, 23S. 
 
 Morris, Col., 154. 
 
 Morgan, Mr. Wm., 286. 
 
 Morton, Archdeacon, 80, 302, 307. 
 
INDEX. 369 
 
 Moscow, Books, &c, for English at, 
 232, 235. 
 
 Naggs, Mr., 106. 
 
 Namptwich, Library at 309. 
 
 Navy, Address to Officers and Seamen 
 
 of Royal, 231. 
 Neale, Mr. Jos., 2, 5, 38, 80, 196, 207, 
 
 224, 245. 
 Neat, Mr. Noah, 138. 
 Neau, Mr., 78, 82, 143, 347, 348. 
 Neau, Letter to Mr., 82. 
 Nelson, Mr. R., 2, 4, 6, II, 26, 27, 34, 
 
 201, 216, 253. 
 Neufchatel, Liturgy used at, 268, 
 
 271. 
 Neville, Mr. Grey, 3, 6, 7, 12, 130. 
 Newbury, Mr., 78. 
 Newfoundland, Ministers for, 127. 
 Newgate, Reformation of, and other 
 
 Prisons, 48 et sec/., 57. 
 Newman, Mr., 228, 231. 
 Newsham, Mr., 206. 
 Newton, Mr., 125. 
 Nichol, Mr., 236. 
 
 Nicholson, Col., 76, 81, 88, 143, 194. 
 Nicholson, Col., Letter to, 76. 
 Nickendall, Mr., 281, 
 Nicoll, Mr. Dan., 5,' 7, 12. 
 Nicols, Dr., 36, 121, 279, 280, 298, 
 
 300, 336. 
 Nott, Col., 203. 
 
 Nottingham, Books tor the Ship, 234. 
 Nutt, Mr., 252. 
 
 Observation of the Lord's Day, Per- 
 suasive towards, 112, 113, 118, 122, 
 126, 134, 135, 136, 172, 176, 211, 
 
 2l8, 220. 
 
 Oley, Will of Rev. Barnabas, 266, 267. 
 Oliver, Mr. F., 293. 
 Olyffe, Mr., 272. 
 
 Orders, Standing, &c, of Society, 20, 
 39, 47, 132, 153, 196, 197, 205, 215, 
 
 2l6, 217, 2l8, 219, 221, 230, 255, 
 26l, 267. 
 
 Orlebar, Mr. John, 8, 10, 13, 15. 
 
 Osiander, Jean, 242, 243, 246. 
 
 Osmund, Dr., 97, 99, 310, 312, 326. 
 
 Ostervald, Rev. J. F., 108, no, 128, 
 
 129, 130, 132, 136, 149, 151, 152, 
 
 154, 171, 192, 193. 203, 209, 210, 
 
 214, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222, 223, 
 
 224, 253, 256, 268, 326, 329, 334, 
 
 341, 353. 
 Owen, Sir Arthur, 124. 
 Oxford, Bishop of, 314 
 Oxford, Society formed at, 31. 
 
 Palmer, Mr. Ralph, 3, S. 9, 1-3, 265. 
 Parker, Mr., 97, 224, 284, 292. 
 Parnel, Mr. Thos., 17. 
 
 * Parish Officers, Admonition to, 184, 
 
 189. 
 Parochial Libraries, and Promotion of 
 Religion in Plantations, 4, 18, 21, 22, 
 23, 26, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 42, 46, 67, 
 71, 73, 75, 76, 78, 82, 100, 101, 120, 
 
 124, 125, 132, 137, 151* 153, i6d, 
 163, 194. 
 
 Pastoral letters, 33, 40, 70, 72, 80, 
 
 125, 135, 138, 155, 157, 158. 172, 
 177, 198, 203, 213, 214, 219. 
 
 Pauli, Mr., 354. 
 
 Pearce, Mr. Elias, 346. 
 
 Pearson, Archdcn., 326. 
 
 Pearson, Mr. Wm., 313, 316. 
 
 Peiret, Mons.,347, 348. 
 
 Pelham, Sir Nicholas, 210. 
 
 Pelling, Mr. John, 15. 
 
 Pembroke, Earl of, 126. 
 
 Pennsylvania, Letter from, 32. 
 
 PeDloe, Rev. Samuel, 192, 195, 218, 
 
 248. 
 Perkins, Mr. 356. 
 Pernis, Marquis de, 315. 
 Perris, Mr. Wm., 16. 
 '"Persecuted, Offices for the, 242. 
 Peterborough, Dean of, 134. 
 Philadelphia, Design for, 72. 
 Philips, Mr. John, 109, no, 218, 
 
 219. 
 Phillips, Sir John, 2, 5, 6, n, 21, 33, 
 
 41, 109, 157, 264, 300, 312. 
 Pierson, Mr. Jno. , 325. 
 Piggott, Mr. Will., 14. 
 Pike, Mr., 239. 
 Pike, Sarah, 171. 
 ^Pilgrim's Progress, The (Mr. Bugg's), 
 
 170, 171;, 220. 
 Pitt, Mr. Nicholas, 70, 71, 72. 
 Placette's Book on Restitution, Mons. , 
 
 223. 
 
 * Plain Man's Gift of Prayer, The, 238. 
 Playhouses, &c, 251, 252, 254, 256, 
 
 257, 259, 260. 
 
37o 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 * Playhouses, Dissuasive from (Collier), 
 
 257, 259- 
 Plays, Paragraphs against, 252, 257. 
 
 * Plays, Danger of going to, 260. 
 Plummer, Mr., 199, 203, 205. 
 Pocock, Dr., 297. 
 
 Pole, Mr., 337. 
 
 Pomfrett, Rev. T., 129. 
 
 Popery, Perversion by Priests to, 34, 
 
 41. 
 Popish Recusants, &c, 280. 
 Portman, Rev. W., 150, 155, 158, 224, 
 
 225, 356. 
 Posllethwayt, Mr. Jo., 4, 8, 10, 13. 
 Powell, Judge, 121. 
 Powell, Mr. Wm., 275. 
 Power, Mr., 247, 250. 
 
 * Prayer, A Persuasive to, 340. 
 *Prayer, A Short and Easy Method of, 
 
 249, 250, 253. 
 Prayer, use of for Society's Meeting, 
 Form of, 39, 43, 44, 57. 
 
 * Prayers and Practical Discourses for 
 
 Seamen, 211. 
 *Prayers for Prisoners under Sentence 
 
 of Death, 100, 126, 141, 142, 
 
 172. 
 Preamble, The, I, 20, 21, 155, 157, 
 
 238, 240, 242, 245. 
 *Presumption, Treatise on Sins of, 248. 
 Price, Mr., 70, 87, 149, 276, 279, 288, 
 
 296, 354- 
 
 Prisons, Reformation of, 43, 46, 47, 
 48, 51, 52, 57. 59. 160, 161, 163, 
 164, 169, 171, 173, 174, 176, 177. 
 
 *Prisoners, An Office for, 170, 172. 
 
 Probyn, Mr. E., 15. 
 
 Procession of Charity School Chil- 
 dien, 227, 229, 244, 246, 249, 269, 
 270, 274. 
 
 Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign 
 Parts, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 
 139, 140, 152, 153, 154, 187, 192, 
 212, 216, 222, 243, 266, 267. 
 
 *Protestant charities, English, An ac- 
 count of, 228, 230. 
 
 *Protestant Reformation, Principles of 
 Explained, 244. 
 
 Protestants' Sufferings in French Gal- 
 leys, Account of, 173, 203, 252, 339. 
 
 *Protestantium, De Pace, 353. 
 
 *Protestants, Apology for, &c, 315. 
 
 Prue, Mr., 240. 
 
 Psallmanasaar, Mr. Geo., 238. 
 
 Publications of Society, packets of, 
 
 172, 173, 175, 176, 177, 178, 182, 
 
 183, 193, 196, 201, 203, 209, 213, 
 
 216, 220, 221, 225, 228, 229, 230, 
 
 231, 232, 235, 238, 239, 243, 248, 
 
 250, 252, 259, 260, 264, 266, 270, 
 
 2 7 1 -. 
 
 *Public Worship, Cautions and Direc- 
 tions as to, 208. 
 
 Pyrke, Mr. Thos., 14. 
 
 *Quakers, a Serious Call to, 72. 
 Quakers, conversion of, 18, 24, 27, 
 32, 53, 58, 120, 168, 170, 175, 220, 
 
 3H, 335, 348. 
 Quakers' school in Clerkenwell, 203, 
 
 205, 207, 208. 
 Quakers, Solemn Affirmation of, 171, 
 
 x 73- 
 ^Quakerism, Reasons for Renouncing, 
 
 58. 
 Quaker School, Wandsworth, 207. 
 *Quakers, Thoughts in Relation to, 
 
 &c, 314- 
 Quarterly Dinners of Members, 256, 
 
 257- 
 Quick, Col., 101, 103. 
 
 Railton, Justice, 21, 22, 23, 156. 
 Ram, Mr. Abel, 3, 7, 9, 12, 87, 91, 
 
 210, 221, 222. 
 Randal, Mr., 239. 
 Ranelagh, books for the ship, 262, 
 
 270. 
 Raymond, Mr. Geo., 279, 286. 
 Raymond, Mr. Jem, 15, 52. 
 Raynes, Mr. Henry, 15. 
 Read, Dr., 77, 313, 330. 
 
 * Rebuke to Uncleanness, a, 118, 126, 
 
 129, 134- 
 Recusants and Advowsons, 280. 
 Reddall, Mr. Richard, 4, 8, 10, 13. 
 Reformation, Account of Societies of, 
 
 (Mr. Yeates), 342. 
 Reformation of manners, Societies for 
 
 the, 133, 137, 141, 144, 150, 157, 
 
 163, 164, 167, 189, 198, 226, 275. 
 
 * Reformed, Apology for the, 33. 
 Refugees from Orange, 241. 
 Refugees, French, &c, in London, 
 
 books, &c, for, 218, 219, 262.. 
 Refugees in Virginia, French, 94. 
 
Reigate, Society at, 59. 
 
 Restitution, book on, by Monsieur 
 
 Placette, 223, 245. 
 Restitution, sermons on (Archbishop 
 
 Tillotson), 223, 248, 255, 340. 
 *Restitution, Treatise on (Bishop of 
 
 Bath and Wells), 248. 
 Reynalds, Mr. Jo., 3, 5, 7, 12, 71, 72, 
 
 73- 
 Reynolds, Mr. John, 325. 
 Richards, Mr., 301. 
 Richardson, Mr. John, 4, 8, 9, 13. 
 Rock, Mr., 266. 
 Roderick, Mr. Richard, 14. 
 *Romish Communion, An Address 
 
 to those of, 79, 98, 164. 
 Romney, Society at, 104. 
 Rooke, Sir Geo., 122, 136, 138, 346, 
 
 350. 
 Rowe, Will of Mr., 200. 
 Royal Anne, books for the, 273. 
 Rules for students for the ministry, 
 
 341- 
 Rumston, Mr., 232. 
 Russell, Rev. Mr., 212, 213, 218. 
 
 Sacheverell, Mr. (Dr.), 138, 142. 
 Salis, Madame Hortensia de, 182, 
 
 183, 196. 
 Salisbury, Bp. of, 65, 66, 67, 119, 137, 
 
 259- 
 Salmon, Mr. (Mepsat), 62, 81, 271, 
 
 306, 310. 
 Sanderson, Bp., Sermons of, 29. 
 Sands, Mr., 345, 346. 
 Sandylands, Mr., 236, 237, 238, 240, 
 
 242, 245. 
 Saurin, Mr., 130, 133, 135. 
 Saxe-Gotha, Prince of, 267. 
 Saye and Seale, Lord, 65. 
 Scherer, Mr., 86, 89, 91, no, in, 115, 
 
 132, 138, 152, 153, 174, 178, 182, 
 
 183, 192, 193, 316, 318, 322, 324, 
 
 331, 339, 341, 355. 
 Scherer, Letters to Mr., 89, 115. 
 Schools — Aldgate, 38, 51, 56, 57, 69, 
 74, 88, 92, 100, 106, 107, 
 127, 141, 148, 215, 233, 
 
 234- 
 ,, Ashwell, 203. 
 Schools — Benefactors to, Incorpora- 
 tion of, 270. 
 
 INDEX. 371 
 
 Schools — Bishopsgate, 38, 219. 
 
 ,, Brentford, 215, 222, 237, 
 
 239, 244, 246, 250, 253, 
 259. 
 
 ,, Cambridge, 247, 257, 269. 
 
 ,, Charity, Inspector of, 107. 
 
 ,, Charity, Tract on, 228,229. 
 
 ,, Charity and Catechetical, 
 6, 10, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 
 32, 33, 35, 38, 39, 42, 46, 
 52, 53v56, 67, 69, 78, 88, 
 91,94, 96, 100, 103, 104, 
 106, 109, no, 123, 125, 
 128, 129, 131, 139, 154, 
 162, 163, 195, 197, 198, 
 220, 222, 225, 227, 229, 
 234, 235, 237, 238, 239, 
 
 240, 243, 244, 269. 
 Chelsea, 200. 
 Chester, 128, 248, 309. 
 Clavering, 247. 
 Clerkenwell, 88, 92, 98, 
 
 117, 119, 127, 175, 205, 
 
 259- 
 
 Covent Garden, 145, 175. 
 
 Cranfield, 221,292. 
 
 Cripplegate, 28,29,31, 3^, 
 38, 117, 128, 129. 
 
 Deane, 207. 
 
 East Hagborn, 160, 243. 
 
 East Smithfield, 106. 
 
 Epsom, 178. 
 
 Free, Methods for Manage- 
 ment of, 30,4°, 155, I5 6 > 
 158, 161. 
 
 Gloucester, 121. 
 
 Gravesend, 327. 
 
 Grey Coat, 207, 232, 25S. 
 
 Hungerford Market, 28. 
 
 Kempton, 119, 338. 
 
 Kidderminster, 274. 
 
 Kidlington, 195. 
 
 Kilmersdon, 227, 236, 253, 
 262. 
 
 Lewes, 207. 
 
 Lewi sham, 42. 
 
 Limehouse, 212, 214. 
 
 Lincoln, 269. 
 
 List and Accounts of, 229, 
 231. 
 
 Llantrissant, 278. 
 
 Maldon, 330. 
 
372 
 
 Schools 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Newcastle-on-Tyne, 208. 
 
 Newcastle-under-Lyne, 338. 
 
 Orders for, 19, 20. 
 
 Petty-France, 258. 
 
 Poplar, 26, 38. 
 
 Preston, 248. 
 
 Reading, 274. 
 
 Russia, in, 262. 
 
 Spilsby, 214. 
 
 S. Alban's, 197. 
 
 S. Andrew's, 25, 2S, 32, 
 
 34,41,42,56, 57,81,91, 
 
 100, 131, 135, 196. 
 S. Anne's, Aldersgate, 35, 
 
 41, 47, 100, 156, 177, 
 
 195, 198, 204, 258. 
 S. Anne's, Westminster, .271. 
 S. Bride's, 50. 
 S. Clement's, 33, 46, 63, 
 
 106, 196. 
 S. Edmund's, Salisbury. 
 
 236, 237. 
 S. Elphege, 199, 200, 205, 
 
 250. 
 S. George's, Southwark, 
 
 24, 27, 28, 29, 32, 38, 56, 
 
 57, 81, 82, 88, no, 134, 
 
 240, 241. 
 S. Giles, 59. 
 S. Helen's, 117. 
 S. James's, ^3, 52, 67, 94, 
 
 137, 258. 
 S. Katherine's, 41, 46, 112, 
 
 116, 117, 123, 142, 147. 
 S. Margaret's, Westminster, 
 
 38, 151, 258. 
 S. Martin's, 27, 28, 31, 34, 
 
 38, 65, 104, 1 10, 148, 232. 
 St. Mary's, Bermondsey, 261. 
 S. Mary Overies, 271. 
 S. Peter's Poors, 69, 215. 
 S. Sepulchre's, 52, 57, 80, 
 
 98, 100, 106, 117, 135, 
 
 151, 194, 200, 234, 266. 
 Shadwell, 32, 38, 235, 247. 
 Shepton Mallet, 236, 241. 
 Shoreditch, 32, 38. 
 Southam, 247. 
 Spitalfields, 42, 244, 258, 
 
 260, 263, 264. 
 Spoondon, 333. 
 Stepney, 32, 134. 
 
 Schools — Twickenham, 104, 107, 
 123, 127, 131. 
 ,, Wapping, 38, 128. 
 
 ,, Ware, 230, 245, 266, 268, 
 
 269, 272. 
 ,, Warminster, 236. 
 ,, Watford, 13 1. 
 ,, Westminster, 246. 
 ,, Whitechapel, 26, 28, 29, 31, 
 33, 38, 42, 51, 56, 135, 
 271. 
 ,, Wimbledon, 106. 
 ,, Windsor, 74, 81. 
 ,, Wrexham, 354. 
 ,, Yarmouth, 248, 261. 
 
 Schoolmasters, Licences ior, 222, 225. 
 Scotch Highlands, Libraries in, 214, 
 
 243, 246, 247, 273, 274. 
 Scott, Mr., 86, 88, 218, 219, 229, 279, 
 
 280, 285, 298, 306. 
 Scott, Letter to Mr., 88. 
 Seaman, Mr. Dutton, 2, 5, 7, 12. 
 Seaman, Mr. Dutton, jun., 57, 62. 
 Seamen, Christian instruction to, 100, 
 
 109, 121, 126, 128, 129. 
 *Seaman's Monitor, 113, 118, 122, 124, 
 
 136, 153, 157, I58» I59» 199, 211. 
 
 * Seamen, Addresses to, 238, 246. 
 Seamen, Bill for Encouragement of, 253. 
 Seamen's Children, Charity for, 200, 
 
 201, 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 215. 
 Secretary, &c, to Society, 34, 37, 38, 
 
 39, 54, 81, 98, 104, 142, 157, 172, 
 
 174, 224. 
 Sermons by Mr. Stubbs, 1S4, 189, 
 
 211, 244. 
 *Sermons of Apostolick Charity (by 
 
 Dr. Bray), 44, 57, 63, 68. 
 Selwyn, Brigadier, 144. 
 Selyard, Mr., 70, 290, 296, 321, 329. 
 *Servants, the Duty of, 250, 271. 
 Seymour, Mr., 24, 25, 26. 
 Shaw, Mr. Sam, 138, 149, 156, 224, 
 
 342, 352, 354. 
 Shaw, Rev. Mr., 163. 
 Shergold, Mr., 78, 218, 219, 306. 
 Shewell, Rev. Mr., 125,128, 132, 135, 
 
 136, 142, 143, 327, 334, 336, 338, 
 
 345, 346. 
 Shore, Mr. John, 199, 205, 213, 217. 
 Short, Mr., 175. 
 Shovel, Sir Cloudesley, 327, 336. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 373 
 
 Shute, Rev. H., i, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 23, 
 
 24, 25. 
 Skeat, Mr., 74. 
 Skelton, Mr., 286. 
 
 Slare, Dr. F., 2, 5, 7, 11, 24, 25, 26, 194 
 *Sleeford, Conference, The, 170, 174, 
 
 175. 
 
 Smith, Mr. Chas., 263. 
 Smith, Mr. Jas., 282, 289, 333. 
 Smith, Mr. (Kimbolton), 81, 148, 279, 
 
 303, 350. 
 Smith, Mr. (Paxton), 273. 
 Smith, Mr. Humphrey, 307. 
 Smyth, Mr. (Gainsborough), 77, 144, 
 
 ^156, 273, 297, 344, 349, 357. _ 
 ^Snake in the Grass, and Vindication 
 
 of the same, 220. 
 Society, Account of the, 161, 164. 
 Society for Reformation (Bristol), 33. 
 *Societies, various, 43, 47, 48, 54, 55, 
 
 59, 63, 70, 71, 74, 79, 106, 107, 109, 
 
 211, 231. 
 Societies, Account of the Rise and 
 
 Progress of the Religious (Wood- 
 ward), 23. 
 Society, proposal for Incorporating 
 
 the, 60. 
 Sodor and Man, Bishop of, 3, 8, 10, 
 
 13, 79, 302, 3 22 - 
 
 -Soldier's Monitor, The, 142, 148, 151, 
 155, 156, 158, 159, 162, 163, 177, 
 238, 267. 
 
 Southcote, Lord Peter, 330. 
 ,, Sir Edw., 330. 
 
 Spanheim, Baron, 262, 269. 
 
 Speiner, Dr., 331. 
 
 Springate, Mr., 272. 
 
 Squire's Coffee House, 254. 
 
 St. Dunstan's Quest House, 245, 246. 
 
 St. David's, Bishop of, 15. 
 
 St. David's, Letter of Archbp. of Can- 
 terbury to Clergy of, 239, 241. 
 
 Stafford, Mr., 101, 103. 
 
 *Stage, Impiety and Immorality of the, 
 
 259- 
 Stamp, Mr., 151, 163. 
 Stanhope, Dr., 99, no, 218, 316. 
 Stanhope, Mr., 347. 
 Stanley, Mr. Wm., 14. 
 Stansfield, Dr., 204. 
 Stanyford, Mr. Henry, 353. 
 Stephens, Mr. E., 35, 69, 169, 201, 
 
 205, 208, 210, 213, 219, 222, 223. 
 
 Stephens, Rev. W., 244. 
 
 Stevens, Mr. Francis, 264, 29S. 
 
 Stevens, Rev. Mr., 241, 248. 
 
 Storm, the Great, 251. 
 
 Strangford, Lord, 334, 336. 
 
 Stratford, Mr. Wm., 15. 
 
 Stubbs, Rev. Philip, 3, 7, 12, 156, 221, 
 225. 
 
 Sturmy, Mr., 184, 195, 321. 
 
 Styth, Mr., 78, 308, 310, 322. 
 
 Subscriptions, 4, 6, 9, 10, 19,29, 37,39, 
 62, 96, 120, 129,^136, 139, 141, 148, 
 J 55, x 56, 159, 162, 164, 165, 171, 
 173, 174, 175, 184, 189, 191, 192, 
 196, 205. 
 
 Subscription, form of, 19, 20, 151, 152, 
 196, 197, 205. 
 
 *Swearers, Caution to Profane, 112, 
 113, 118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 135, 
 136, 157, 158, 172, 173, J 76, 177, 
 184, 189, 203, 211, 220. 
 
 Swearing, Law against, 283. 
 
 Sweden, King of, 267, 
 
 Sweden and Holstein, Books for, 178. 
 
 Symms, Mr., 31 [new method of teach- 
 
 r ing]> 4i,. 57- 
 
 '"' Synchronismus Chronologiats, 323. 
 
 Table of counties, towns, &c, 231. 
 Table of services, &c, 212, 214, 230. 
 Talbot, Francis, Reputed Blindness of, 
 
 247, 250, 252, 256, 258, 262, 263. 
 Tanner, Mr. Chancellor, 233, 265. 
 Tatam, Mr., 42, 132, 144, 149, 198, 
 
 276, 277, 278, 291, 332, 341, 349, 
 
 352. 
 Tayleure, Mr. John, 3, 8, 10, 13. 
 Taylor, Mr. Jos., 4, 8, 9, 13. 
 Taylor, Mr. (Wigan), 78, 79, 82, 92, 
 
 no, 112, 119, 165, 300, 301, 304, 
 
 307, 3°8, 3°9, 312, 316, 337. 
 Tempest, The, a representation of, 251, 
 
 252. 
 Tenison, Archbishop, 18, 19, 47. 
 Tenison, Rev. E. , 15. 
 Thacker, Mr., 337. 
 Theatre, The Duke's, 252. 
 Thomas, Mr. John, 149, 355. 
 Thomas, Mr. Thomas, 76, 224, 225, 
 
 298, 337- 
 Thoresby, Mr., 131. 
 Thorold, Rev. Mr., 135, 143, 144, 
 
 155, 183, 349- 
 
374 
 
 JOURNAL OF THE S.P.C.K. 
 
 Thorpe, Rev. Dr., 150. 
 
 Tod, Mr. Thomas, 310, 355. 
 
 Todd, Dr., 99, 144, 149, 150, 151, 
 
 153, 218, 251, 282, 300, 326, 351. 
 Tomlinson, Mr., 77, 82, 178, 274, 304, 
 
 32.5- 
 Torriano, Mr. Alex., 3, 8, 9, 13, 274. 
 Torriano, Mr. Charles, 2, 5, 7, 12, 78, 
 
 79. 89, 91, 92- 
 Tottis, Mr., 225, 233, 273. 
 Tract for soldiers, 142. 
 Treasurer, 19, 33, 67, m, 119. 
 Treasury, Grant by Lords of, 30, 36. 
 Trelawney, Major -General, 306. 
 Trimmell, Rev. Charles, 3, 6, 7, 135. 
 Trollope, Mr. John, 4, 8, 10, 13. 
 Tronchin, Mr., 130, 133, 135, 209, 
 
 210, 214, 221, 222, 224, 341, 353. 
 Trott, Mr. Edw., 17. 
 Troughton. Rev. John, 224, 228, 235. 
 Truelove, Mr., 327. 
 *Truth of God held by Quakers, The, 
 
 335- 
 Trymmer, Dr. J., 3, 5, 7, 12, 109, no, 
 
 in, 143, 153, 154, 189, 194. 
 Turetin, Mr., 130, 133, 135, 209, 210, 
 
 214, 221, 222, 224. 
 Turner, Mr., 225, 229, 273. 
 Turner, Sir Edmund, I, 4, 6, 11, 22, 
 
 23, 23 bis. 
 *Two witnesses, The, 347. 
 Tyler, Dr., 44, 217, 276, 291. 
 
 *Uncleanness, Rebuke to, 134, 135, 
 
 138, 172, 177, 203, 211. 
 Urmston, Mr., 262, 263. 
 Usher, Archbishop, 351. 
 
 Valette, Mons. de la, 347. 
 *Vallone's Conversion, Mons., Account 
 
 of, 138, 145, MS. I5L 
 Vallone, Mons. de la, 339, 347. 
 Vane, Mr. William, 16. 
 Varlo, Mr. Philip, 212, 216, 217, 218, 
 
 220, 271. 
 Vaughan, Mr., 78, 224, 225, 278, 
 
 291. 
 Verenfels, Mr. Samuel, 353. 
 Verney, Dr., 137. 
 
 Vernon, Mr. James, 3, 5, 7, 12, 250. 
 Vernon, Mr. (son of above), 67, 118. 
 Vesey, Mr. William, 143, 347, 348. 
 
 Vice and immorality, Suppression of, 
 163, 228, 231, 265, 349, 351, 354, 355. 
 
 *Vice and Immorality, Obligations to 
 shun, 22S, 231, 265. 
 
 Viger's Coffee House, 251, 253. 
 
 * Vindication of Informers, 112, 134, 
 142, 211. 
 
 Virginia, French Refugees in, 94. 
 
 Vitus, Mons. (or Vith), 192, 193, 324. 
 
 *Vox Populi, 170, 220. 
 
 Waddington, Mr. Edward, 7, 17, 175, 
 
 176. 
 Wake, Rev. Dr., 33, 35, 52, 138. 
 Waldeck, Count, 336. 
 Wales, Books for Miners in, 228. 
 Wales, Libraries in, 246, 269, 270, 
 
 272. 
 Wales, Lending Libraries for, 246, 
 
 269. 
 Walton, Dr., 351. 
 
 Wanley, Mr. Humphrey, 98, 99, 117. 
 Waple, Mr., 52. 
 Ware, Mr. Henry, 296. 
 Warrington, Earl of, 36, 39, 40, 46. 
 Waterford and Lismore, Bishop of, 14. 
 Watson, Mr. George, 4, 8, 10, 13, 356. 
 Watts, Mr. Robert, 16, 232, 321. 
 Watts, Mr. (City Marshal), 52. 
 Weekes, Mr., 233. 
 
 Wentworth, Mr. Thomas, 4, 8, 10, 13. 
 Welsh Translations, 117, 118, 120, 121, 
 
 287. 
 Welshman, Mr., 47, 79, 116, 123, 218, 
 
 277, 280, 283, 302, 320, 322. 
 Weller, Rev. Mr., 16. 
 Wellham, Mr. Thomas, 16. 
 Welton, Rev. Dr., 25. 
 Wertmyller, Captain, 342. 
 Wesley, Mr., 57, 140, 143, 273, 283, 
 
 297, 343. 345- 
 *West Dereham Conference, 293. 
 Wetiknius, Mr. J. R., 152, 356. 
 Weymouth, Lord, 32, 69, 73, 236. 
 Weymouth, Lord, Letter from, 73. 
 Wheler, Sir George, 2, 5, 6, 32, 33, 
 
 34, 80, 132, 148, 296, 302, 307, 327, 
 
 35°- 
 Whelot, Mr. George, 17. 
 Whetam, Mr. , 330. 
 Whinfield, Mr. George, 285, 291, 328. 
 Whiston, Rev. W., 206, 218, 247, 268. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Whitaker, Captain, 234. 
 Whitehand, Rev. Mr., 144. 
 Whitchcott, Col., 344, 345. 
 White, Will of Rev. Dr., 161, 163. 
 Whitfield, Rev. W., 4, 8, 10, 13. 
 Whiting, Mr., 139, 140. 
 * Whole Duty of Man, The, 270, 339. 
 Wickes, Mr. William, 3, S, 9, 12, 
 
 201. 
 Will, Rev. Archdeacon, 104. 
 Willey, Rev. E., 125, 127. 
 Willett, Mr. Archdeacon, 47, in, 277, 
 
 280, 283, 285, 293, 297, 303. 
 Williams, Archdeacon (Swansea^), 41, 
 
 276, 291. 
 Williams, Dr., 104. 
 Williams, Rev. John, 304. 
 Willis, Rev. R., 2, 5, 7, II, 40, 79, 
 
 103. 
 Wilson, Rev. Mr., 72, 294, 337, 341. 
 Windsor, Dean of, 46. 
 Woodcock, Mr. Samuel, 4, 8, 9, 13. 
 Woodhouse, Col., 295, 304. 
 Woodroff, Dr., 118, 322. 
 Woodward, Rev. Dr. Jos., 23, 24, 25, 
 
 88, 105, 143, 153, 156, 231, 274. 
 Wootton, Mr., 47, 123, 285, 288, 
 
 322. 
 Worcester, Bishop of, 3, 5, 7, 12, 107, 
 
 108, no, 165, 216, 217, 235. 
 W orkhouse at Bishopsgate-street, 200, 
 
 201, 202, 208. 
 Workhouse at Bristol, account of, 255, 
 
 266. 
 Workhouse at Westminster, 264, 266, 
 
 268, 269, 271, 272. 
 
 375 
 
 and 
 
 ^Worship, Public, Cautions 
 
 Directions as to, 208. 
 Worth, Rev. Mr., 212. 
 Worth, Mr. John, 7, 212, 213, 217. 
 Wrackowitz, Mr., 268. 
 Wright, Mr. George, 3, 7. 
 Wright, Rev. Mr., 134, 135. 
 Wurtemberg, Count of, 242. 
 Wyndham, Mr. Francis, 3, 7, 9, 12, 
 
 162, 191. 
 Wykes, Mr. William, 1$. 
 Wynn, Dr., 276, 292, 293. 
 Wynn, Mr., 42, 82, 103, 276, 2S7, 303. 
 
 Yates, Mr., 21, 116, 
 
 Yates, Major, 214, 216. 
 
 Yeates, Mr. Cornelius (Archdeacon), 
 
 14, 275, 280. 
 York, Archbishop of, 74, 75, 123, 132, 
 
 135- 
 York, Letter from Archbishop of, 74. 
 York, Archdeacon of, 243. 
 York, Dean of, 205. 
 Young, Mr. John, 67, 249. 
 Young, Mr. William, 87, 88, 91, 308. 
 Young, Mr. James, 289, 295, 306. 
 
 Zeller, Mons. Peter, 152, 171, 173, 
 
 353, 356. 
 Zinzano, Mr., 230. 
 Zuinglius, 356. 
 Zurich, Latin letter to clergy of, 130, 
 
 J 33- 
 Zurich, Latin Letters from the Clergy 
 of to the Society, 185 et seq., 189 
 et seq. 
 
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