George's Church, and was the first to cause Stoves to be introduced into that edifice, an innovation which disturbed the minds of many who did not approve of such novelties. Mr. Clench took the oath of allegiance to the United States on the 25th July 1778, & died in the latter part of 1781. His will bears date 10 Sept. and it was proved on 21st Dec. of that year. His wife survived him seven years. She was buried in St. George's cemetery Dec. 2, 1788. Letter of Rev. Wm. Payne, rector of St.

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misreyresentations Mt Andrews or any other person may haye been Guilty of, It is improbable that the Society would withhold their Assistance without a particular enquiry into the state of the Congregation, and as I believe that the Mission was principally established thro'? my recommendation. thereof to the Society, I should naturally Conelude that they would communicate their thoughts to me before they determined on Withdrawing it, from all which considerations I should think, you have not much to apprehend on that head, should it prove otherwise I shall willingly assist in recommending your Church to the farther attention of the society, as 1am always its hearty wellwisher and your very humble Servt. To Messrs Clench & Brown Schenectady.

REVD. R. MOSLEY TO SIR WM. JOHNSON.

Sir William

Iam at aloss to express my Gratitude to You 3 for Your unbounded Goodness to me during My Residence at Johnstown: and particularly at my Departure--I shall allways retain a most gratefull sense of Your Generosity : And that it may please God long to prolong your Life, and possess you with a good state of Health will be the Constant prayers & wishes of One who has the Honor of subscribing Himself (Sir William)