The building, which was constructed of stone, formed nearly a square, being perfectly plain within and without. So anxious were all to contribute something towards its completion, that even females carried stones in their hands, and mortar in their aprons, to complete the sacred work.

Upon the erection of the church, measures were immediately taken to secure a Royal Patent for the same, as appears from the following :

PETITION FOR A PATENT FOR THE CHURCII AT NEW ROCI1ELLE.

" To his Excellency Robert Hunter, Esq., Captain General and Governeur-in-Chief of her Majesties Provinces of new-yorck, New Jersey, and Territories Depending thereon in aMeriea, &c, vice admiral of the same, &c.

The Petition of Daniel Bondet, minister, olmer Besley, and other Inhabitants of New Rochelle, of the communion of the Church of England, in behalf of themselves and others,

Humbly SnswETn :

That whereas they have been favoured with your Excellency's license Bearing date the 2d of August, 1710, Empowering them to collect and Receive the charitable contributions of piously disposed Christians anil apply them towards building a house for the worship and service of God, according to the form and manner of the Church of England as by Law established, and further Granting unto them the priviledge to build and Erect such church in such place of the publick Street as to them should seem most convenient and proper That by virtue of the said License and Encouragement and the contributions Thereby collected, They have proceeded to build, and have now finished a convenient building for use aforesaid according to the directions, limitations, and Restrictions Therein mentioned.