Morris, and another to M^ Philhps, and mine, not any that belong to particular men of any great value in tlie County ; nor are there ten in the whole Coimty but what have been brought over to the Church since I came into the province, that truly, Sir, if we can persuade tliem to build and finish their Churches and Schools, help to maintain their Ministers & School Masters, and fit conveniences for them, it is the most that can be expected till things are better settled, and the Chui'ch a more firm footing among them.

I have not had the liappiness to be in company with Colonel Morris since I received the deputation ; but shall discourse with him concerning that matter when I see him next. I could oifer some few things more to the consideration of the Society, but time won't permit me to enlarge, so I shall reserve it to the next opportunity.

So with luimble duty to the Society, begging pardon for the trouble I have given herewith, I desu-e to remain &c.

Caleb Heathcote.

STATE OF RELIGION. 129 ^

ADDRESS OF THE PROYINCIAL CLERGY TO GOY^ HUNTER.

To Ills Excellency Robert Hunter Esq^ Capt General and Governour in Chief of the Province of New York New Jersey & Territories depending thereon in America and Vice AdniiraU of the same &c.

THE HUMBLE ADDRESS OF THE CLERGY.

May IT PLEASE YOUR Excellency

We of the Clergy of this her Majesties Provinces of New York being with your Excellencies approbation assembled to consult of such things as may be fitt to transmit to oiu: Ecclesiastical supcriours for promoting the Interest of our holy mother the Church of England, do in the first place beg leave to return your Ex'cy our humble thanks for this opportunity of meeting and your generous oifers of concurring with us in what may be thought proper to propose for that end.