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

a New York, MSS. from archives at Fultiaru, vol. 11. 265-C. (Hawks.) b Printed abstracts of Ven. Society.

642 . HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.

In his letter of November 1 6th, he writes : -- "That the people do regularly attend divine service at all seasons, that the last time he had thirty-six at the Holy Communion. That in the last year he hath baptized 11 white .children, and 4 blacks."

The subjoined extract from a letter of Leonard Lispenard, and other inhabitants of New Rochelle to the Reverend Mr. Orem, dated New Rochelle, December 1st, 1742, shows that some of the former were disaffected to Mr. Stouppe. But whether its authors were members of the Church or not, is very uncertain :