He was taken prisoner twice, and at length deemed it prudent, in the fall of 1777, to apply for liberty to remove to Canada which he obtained. He thereupon proceeded to Montreal where he was appointed Chaplain to his Majesty's Royal regiment of New York. When he left, his congregation at Schenectady numbered only 59, exclusive of slaves. Of those 12 were communicants. In 1780, the number was reduced to 27 white adults. He continued in Montreal until October 1781 when he repaired to England. He returned to Canada 12 June 1784, having been appointed Missionary at Sorel.

a In the Society's abstracts the name is spelt '* Doty,"? we suppose from the pronunciation. Itis printed '* Doughty" in the Catalogue of Columbia Coll.

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health, Exercise & a Change of Air are the only Expedients prescribed for the Recovery of it, which I now intend enjoying, in such a Manner, as my Circumstances will afford. But showd I ever recover, & return to the same Duties, a Relapse probably ending in a Consumption wou'd be the fatal Consequence.

The Venerable Society's Bounty, & an uncertain Subseription, which is daily lessening by the Removal of some of the Congregation to the Country, is a very insufficient Support for a Family at Schenectady, & more so-as House-rent must be deducted from that Pittance. .

These Circumstances when combined together, will clearly evince the Hardships I labor under, & render, I hope, my conduct justifiable in the Eyes of the Society, & of the People. And more particularly so, as I shall engage not to relinquish the Mission 'till it is properly supplied, and not even then without your Approbation.