but in Mr Piper's, so that the Widow of Mr Talbot denies any such matter; and therefore I know not what to do but shall wait the Directions of the Society in a matter of such Consequence. "6th There are no large Plantations here about, so that the Substance of the Inhabitants does consist in Negro Slaves but in trade, they keeping only White Servants generally, and they few that keep Negroes not above one to a Family who are persuaded, Since my abode here to send them to Church on Sabbath days and attend Instructions in order to their being baptized which that they may all in time come in and embrace Christianity shall be the Prayers and most constant endeavours of Your most Devoted Servant and Missionary "NATH HORWOOD." Since the preceding pages left the press, the MS. book, mentioned in the Preface, as having been seen many years ago, has come to light; from which we give the following: June 19 July 1704 Aprill 17 Novbr By paid Nich: Martino in Cash......... £15 by Doctor Roberts 48s Pris By paid Thomas Kendell as by book....... By a great book to Regester, Mariag: Chris: By heading a hogshead of lime & hoop..... 2 lbs Red Leade.... Paid on Richard Murry the painter his Paid Nich: Martino for Joyners work...... By Cash paid Hugh Huddy. By Cash paid Mr. Wheeler.. By a Quietus on Joseph Addams Estate..... 11 4 1|23ཁ 00 15 02 91 74 9 10 To mrs Margaret Hunlocks Subscription..... To Cash Recd: of Robt Wheeler....... To Cash of Robt Hickman..... 22 Aug. To Recd: of Hugh Lowdon..... To Cash gatherd at opning the church my To Cash of Thomas Peache-not in sub..... To Cash Recd: of Dr Hall.... To more Cash Recd: of Dr Hall..... To Cash of Govr Nicholson........ To Cash Recd: by a collecton at church..... |