And further, We do declare and testifie That the bearer hereof' David Jones aged about thirty six years of age, about five feet ten inches in 'hight ofa spare habit of body, is at this time the regular ordaind Pastor of the baptist church of Jesus Christ in Upper F freehold in the county of Munmouth, within the province of East New Jersey. | And that he isin full and comfortable communion in his said' church.' And that the said church is in good love and fellowship with this association, as it hath constantly been for several years past.

And lastly 'We do declare and certifie, That at the especial request and motion of our dearly beloved and highly esteemed brother David Jones and his representation of his benevolent and fervent longing desire for the promulgation of the gospel of a . dear Redeemer, and the salvation of the imortal souls of his native countrymen, the several Tribes of Indians. He is now

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purposing to imploy the principle part of the ensuing winter amongst the inhabitants on the West side of the river Ohio. as God shall give him strength, abillity and opportunity. For the furtherance of this his most christian undertaking, we wish him god-speed and take our present leave of him praying with him and for him, that the Almighty Potentate of heaven, earth and seas will preserve, protect and defend him from all evil and danger; That he will own and bless his endeavors to promote the final happyness of immortal souls; And that at his return to his endearing family, his church and us, we shall be comforted by the glad tidings of your receiving the gospel of: Jesus Christ in the love of it, submiting to the Ordinances of the word of God ; and living suitable and holy lives becoming the disciple, and such who have been redeemed by the precious and divine blood of the Son of God.