I make bold to intreat that Honorable Society in consideration thereof, and in consideration that clothing and moveables are very dear in this country, that they would be pleased in their goodness to allow and bestow upon me any small gratification, not that it may quicken my zeal for the church and diligence in discharging my duty -- for either of them can hardly receive any addition -- but that it may comfort and ease me and my family under my present low circumstance. However, if the Honorable Society's fund will not permit them to grant this my humble request, I shall look upon a refusal on that account with all the resignation imaginable.

Iam, Reverend Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant,

Peter STorpPE."a

June 1st, 1855, he acquaints the Society: -- "That the members of the church increase at New Rochelle, that there is always a very handsome auditory when Divine service is performed, especially in the summer season of the year, when the English, Dutch and Germans settle within a mile or two, do join with them ; and that he hath baptized since Christmas last, nine white and five negro children." Upon the 4th of November, 1737, he transmitted the following account: -- "That the state of his church continues good, the members thereof being very assiduous and punctual in attending Divine service all the parts of the year, and being thankful for that blessing. He hath 32 communicants, and hath baptized within the year 12 white and 6 black children."6