England and become a Missionary, he has entreated me to befriend him in his application and delivered me the Originals together with a Copy which I now inclose you of Sundry Testimonials In favor of his Abilities & Character.--he complains that the Presbyterians who had a great esteem for him whilst he was their pastor are since warm against him, & he professes much Zeal & inclination for the Church of which he says he formerly would have become a member but for the prejudices agt it which his father entertained.

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I thought it best to Lay the matter before you, who may have it in your power to make necessary enquirys concerning him, & who can best Judge whether he deserves encouragement under these Circumstances, as my acquaintance with him, or his conduct will not enable me to be more particular.

I am just finishing my post Letters so can only add at present that I am always with truth and 'regard,

Dear Sir &e

The Revd D: Auchmuty.

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REVD. MR. HANNA'S TESTIMONIALS.

* Schenectady May 6th 1771. To all whom it may Concern, the Bearer W™ Hannah lived several Years under my Inspection & read the Latin & Greek Classicks under my Tuition : has taught the Latin for the Space of a Year past & began to teach the Greek Classicks to the good acceptance of his Imployers; & as he has well acquited himself in the Former, I doubt not his Capacity to teach the Later upon Due Prelection to which I expect he will be naturally Inclined he is Sober & Regular as to his moral Character certified at Nottingham Octo 241756 by : S. Finury. That the Bearer hereof William Hanna assisted me in teaching Greek & Latin more than a year conducted inoffensively & Soberly, was faithful in his Business & behaved to the good acceptance both of Employers & Scholars and I doubt not if he is employed in teaching again but he will deserve the same Character is certified at Pequea February 19 1757 " pt Rosr Situ V.