grown persons, indifferently well instructed in the fundamentals of our Holy Religion.

I assure you, sir, that they shall always have a convenient share in my assistance and care, and as far as will he necessary to make them good and ' religious persons, without the least prejudice to the rest of my flock. These, Sir, are the sentiments which I entertain, and of which I shall endeavor to give to the Honorable Society the most convincing proofs.

I am, Reverend Sir, your most Obedient Servant,

Peter STorrPE.""

In 1729 he writes: "That he continues his diligence in all parts of duty : that besides the white, he hath baptized ten negro children and one grown person, and hath thirty-four communicants." The next year he informs the Society, "That the French and English prayer-books sent there by the Society have been of great use, and even thankfully received by the people. His congregation improves, the number of communicants increases, and in the space of six months he baptized fifteen white children and three negroes.' Upon the 7th of April, 1733, he acquaints them, " That his congregation increases, that he had thirtythree communicants last Easter, and hath within six months baptized eleven white and five negro children." c The next communication from Mr. Stouppe is the following :

MR. STOUPPE TO THE SECTETARY.

New Rocoelle, Aug. 10th, 1733. Rev. Sir. -- In my last, April 10th, 1793, by Cant. Saml. Bourdet, bound for Bristol, there being then no ship besides in this town bound for England. I informed you how I had heard of the Rev. Mr. Yesey, our Commissary, that the last 4 doz. of Common Prayer Books sent by the Honorable Society to be given to the people, who desire them, were in his hands. Now, Sir, I must in. form you that I have received the same some time ago, and distributed some to the people as they made application for them.