Wardens of the Church at Jamaica agreeable to the Charter- The biiildhigs on tlie place are but indifferent & our present situation, there being no communication between us k those parts where proper materials may be had, render it impossible to improve them, but as soon as t;ie commotions in tliis Country shall cease we intend to make sucli improvements as shall render the place comfortable &. convenient & as the land is in general good it will always be a considerable support for the Missionary There has been little change in our situation since my last the blessings of peace appears to be distant as every overture of accommodation from the Parent State is rejected by tlie Leaders of Eebellion -- Persecution still mges tlirougliout these Colonies & loyalty is punished as the most atrocious crime -- The Churches in most parts to the Eastward of Philadelphia continue shut & indeed our aflairs both civil and religious for a long time past have wore but a gloomy aspect --

But altlio' this is the melancholy situation of most part of this unhappy land, yet we of this Mission have reason to adore the divine Goodness as we have been protected by his Majesty's Troops & enjoy our religious Worship & I cannot but I hope the same kind Providence Avill in due time extend those blessings to otners which we at present enjoy --

I remain k^ &"

Jqshua Bloomer

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