Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III
Upon the whole, the Church of England has lost none of its members by the rebellion as yet-- none, I mean, whose departure from it can be deemed a loss ; on the contrary, its own members are more firmly attached to it than ever. And even tlie sober and more rational among dissenters -- for they are not all equally violent and frantic -- look with reverence and esteem on the part whicli Cliurcli people here have acted. I have not a doubt but, with the blessing of Providence, his Majesty's arms will be successful, and finally
Mohawk translation of the Gospel according to St. Mark, with a compendious Hist, of the Bible and an Exposition of the Church Catechism in the same language.(a) Remaining attached to the Royal cause, and exerting his influence with the Indians accordingly, it is no wonder that at the breaking out of the revolution he became obnoxious to the yeomanry of the IMohawk valley. He was, however, protected by the Indians until the latter joined Burgoyne and shared his downfall. On the 25th June 1778 orders were sent by the Commissioners for detecting conspiracies, to have Mr. S. removed with his family to Connecticut within four days, on suspicion of corresponding with the enemy; bat on investigation, the c large proved unfounded and Mr. S. was admi! ted to parole and restricted to the limits of Schenectady, where he remained for more than three years. He lost his farm by confiscation in Rlay 1781, and then proposed opening a Latin School. But this he was not allowed to do, being a prisoner of war. He then obtained with some difficulty leave to remove to Canatla, and set out on his journey from Schenectady with his wife and three small chiklren, on the 19 Sept. and arrived at St.