But this he must not altogether depend upon. Suppose (if he and his people continue in the same mind) that you should be so good as to represent his Case to the Society, and though they will not erect new missions, they may either as a public Body, or as private persons, who ought to promote the Interests of the Church, make him a present of as much as will defray his Expences: but this assurance should be obtained before he imbarks. I will also write in 'his favor, and befriend him in every thing in my power. I would propose a subscription here for Him, but our people are so often called upon for

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their money, that I should be afraid to attempt it, As to the Difficulty of supplying his people with a minister in his absence I think that might ina great measure be obviated, by M' Stewart's Visiting them as often as he possibly can. perhaps M® Andrews may be induced to assist.

Since the Receipt of your last of May the 4th, [have informed myself as well as I have been able concerning the Gentleman you mentioned. His moral character formerly was very good ; but since he has commenced Lawyer it is altered. Many dirty things are reported of him, which if true, must greatly hurt him. Ihave consulted with several of my Brethren on the Subject, some of them know him ; they are unanimous in thinking it will not do for us to recommend him for many reasons, which we can inform you of, if desired. If the Gentleman is, from a motive of Conscience desirous of taking the Gown, I then would recommend it to him to get recommendations to my Lord Baltimore, who can provide for him at a distance from his old Friends the Dissenters, who will be watching every opportunity to prejudice him, and render abortive any usefulness he may attempt to be of.