Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III

That the Inliabitants of the Town of Jamaica: Members & professors of the Chui'ch of England as by Law Established: did some years ago by Voluntary contributions Erect k finish a decent & Convenient Church in the Town of Jamaica: for the Celebration of Divine Service according to the use of the Church Of England, but that tlu-ough the Want of some proper Persons to Superintend the Affairs of the Same: With Legal Authority, the Building is now Considerably out of Repair, and There is Danger Least moneys contributed for the Repair of the Same may be Improperly Apply^ to the Detriment of yoiu- Petitioners : & Thro' the want of Such Persons it also comes to pass y' Pious & Well Disposed People are Discouraged, in their Designs of Establishing & Erecting proper Funds for the Support Of the Church & its Ministry Your Petitioners Therefore Humbly beg that y^ Honour Takeing these things into Consideration Would be Pleas'^ to Grant us a Charter (Incorperateing such Persons as upon Mature Dehberation shall be found Worthy) with such Privileges & Immunities as in Your Wisdom you shaU think Proper And Your Petitioners as in Duty bound Will Ever Pray Aprill the 8'^ 176L

Samuel Seabury Jur Minister Thomas Truxton

Robert Howell Tho^ Braine

Benjamin Carpenter Benj. Whitehead

John huchiens Sam" Smith

Jolm Smith William Sherlock

Jacob Ogden John Innes

, Joseph omeld Ridiard Betts.

Joseph Olfield Jun' Isaac Vanhook

Jhno Troup Tho^ Hindi man

John Comes A^"" Lawrence

Gilbert Comes