May the Lord Jesus Christ the great & good master of the flock make me under him a happy instrument in uniting the people in making up the divisions amoiig them and quencliing the flames that blaze out.

I present my utmost duty to my ever hon<i pati'ons heartily earnestly and constantly praying for them and to beg Sir you'll please to excuse this haste and to send an answer per first opportunity to Hon*^ Sir

Your humble Serv*

1 hqs Poyer.

^ PAPERS RELATING TO CHURCHES IN QUEENS COUNTY. 283

=^THE SME TO THE SAME.

Jamaica Feby 23d 1718

Honored Sir

By reason of the sudden notice I have of the Ship's sailing so speedily in which this comes, I have only time to acquaint you I am informed by many that the Dissenters here are representing their case home to his Majesty.

I know not what'sort of Representations they make nor do I fear answering them, I hope to satisfaction, when I know what is represented, therefore tlie flivor that I humbly beg of my Honbie Patrons at present is, to use their Interest in his Sacred Majesty to desire that nothing may be determined 'till we liave liberty to answer for ourselves, I make no doubt but this my humble request will be granted.

You & those who have been eye & ear Witnesses know how violent the Dissenters have been here ; and against the Members of the well wishers of our Poor Church ; how many w iles they have to hinder Man from joining with us whose inclination to us have been very good; and what means tliey use to tire me expecting that if they can to wear me out with tlieir barbarous usage, after having stood with courage and patience in the gap for above 8 years and an lialf ; no Minister of the Church of England will venture to come after me. ***** *