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

O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1850. 282 words

Ibth S'unday. -- Preached to a large congregation for this part of the world -- between 3 and 400 people present. Had an unusual freedom in preacliing. Tlie people were attentive. Here is a congregational chli. of about 18 persons, wlio meet on the Sabbath, and have 2 or 3 excellent cliaracters -- men whose gifts ai-e extraordinary, and who Iiave great knowledge, for common men, in religion, and wiio have a well-directed zeal for the interests of religion. Tlie extent of tliis town is about 7 by -- .

16th. Monday. -- Rode 2 miles to the west, after having visited several families, and visited a school of 28 children. This school is under toUerable regulations, but no catachisms. Some of the parents will not suffer their children to be taught the catachism, but in this quarter of y^ town there are some excellent families lately moved in, who will doubtless have great influence In the afternoon rode 3 miles west, and visited 2 families.

Tuesday \lth. -- Rode to the north 5 miles, and preaclied a lecture. A considerable collection -- very attentive. Gave an order to a Mr. Anderson for 10 catachisms, 10 Addresses, and 4 Tokens for children, to be distributed by him to the most needy. I am now^ at y^ end of y® northern road in this town.

Wednesday \mh. Rode 12 miles. Found Mr. Taggart at Esq'". Hathaway's. This town contains about 1600 inliabitants, much scattered, and of various sects. There is here a chh. of about 16 persons. They sometimes hire candidates for a few Sabbaths. A M'' Night preaches here once in 4 Sabbaths. The chh. is very desirous of having a communion.