For my own part I wish from my heart that there were none such in the Province either amongst the Judges or the People, But such are not precluded by ye Laws from the Bench, and the sheriflfe upon wliose choise the Jurys and consequently the cause depends Is one recommended by Mr Poyer and his Friends, tliis by the by; But to show you how groundlesse and frivolous that pretence is being a matter of Property and above the value of 20ibs that is In dispute, it is not cognizable before these Judges but the chiefe Justice who I hope no body wiU say is an enemy to the Churches Interests.

What remains Gentlemen is only to assure you, that though I have a conscience that bears me witnesse that I have left nothing undone for the true service of the Chui'ch of Engl^ of wdiich I am a hearty though unworthy member and so am purpos'd by

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tlie Grace of God to dye yet I shall now and at all times liercafter be very ready to be Informed and advis'd by you in whatsoever you may agree upon to be necessary for advancing her true Interests in these parts. And so I recommend my actions to your scrutiny and favourable construction and my self to youi' prayers.

THE CLERGY'S ADDRESS TO HIS EXCELLENCY.

To His Excellency Egbert Hunter Esq^ Cap* General and Governour in Chief of her Majesties Province of New York New Jersey & Territories depending thereon in America and Vice Adniii-al of the same &c.