History of New London county, Connecticut : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 185

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lewis & Co.
Number of Pages: 1317

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In 1848 the church completed their new house of worship, at a cost of about five thousand dollars. It is a commodious structure, centrally located at " Jordan."

Among the pastors who have officiated for this church are mentioned the names of Augustus Bolles, - Wildman, Washington Munger, Jabez Swan, and Welcome E. Bates, the present pastor.

Second Baptist Church .- This church is located in the northeast part of the town. Previous to its organization there was no Baptist Church much nearer than four miles. The inhabitants of this re- giou had too generally given themselves up to Sab- bath-breaking, intemperance, gambling, profanity, and almost every other evil work, so that the few who sighed and cried for the abominations done in the land thought it truly missionary ground.

The Board of the Connecticut Baptist State Con- vention in the year 1835 appointed Rev. Erastus Doty to labor among this people a portion of the time. His labors were not in vain. A few Baptists, members of different churches, formed themselves into a Conference, April 19, 1835, for the purpose of

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advancing the cause of the Redeemer, expecting in due time that a church would be formed. Two were received by letter at this meeting and one as a can- didate for baptism. On the 24th three more were received into fellowship, and one on the 24th of May following.

It very soon became apparent that a house of wor- ship was much needed. Mr. Doty, by request, drew up a constitution, and subscriptions were liberally made for the object. The house was completed that season. A series of religious meetings were held, and a goodly number of youth and others were converted. Several neighboring ministers aided in these services. The commandment of Jesus, and the sight of the waters, as usual, induced the convert virtually to say, " Here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized ?" The voice of Providence seemed now to order a more distinct church organization. Accordingly, after one or two preliminary meetings, another was appointed, and held at the dwelling-house occupied by Brother Isaac Thompson on the evening of the 14th of De- cember, 1835. Elder E. Denison, from Groton, by re- quest, being present, acted as moderator, and D. D. Lyon as clerk. After solemn prayer a covenant and articles of faith were read deliberately, and upon a free expression of views, were agreed to by every mem- ber of the Conference present except one. Where- upon a preamble and resolution was passed that from henceforth we consider ourselves as an inde- pendent church, to be known as the "Second Baptist Church in Waterford." It was then voted that a Council be called, with a view of obtaining their fel- lowship.

The Council met on the 31st of December, and after patiently examining the question, voted, unanimously, to extend the hand of fellowship. Eighteen were thus recognized, and the following day the usual services were performed. Sermon by Elder F. Wightman. To add to the solemnity of the services, seven young persons were buried with Christ in baptism by Elder E. Denison. Thus this little ship which had a some- what singular model was, on Jan. 1, 1836, pub- liely and joyfully named, and launched into the ocean to be tossed (as the future has disclosed) with tem- pests of opposing powers, anti-gospel influences, come- outism, and false brethren, threatening to involve ship, officers, and all hands in one common ruin.

While these things have been filling up a part of our history, we will see how our God has hitherto steered the bark through the howling tempest and amidst the reefs and quicksands of the voyage to the present hour.

The work of grace continued through the winter, when Elder E. Denison became pastor. He entered inore directly upon his duties on the 1st of April, 1836, for three-fourths of the time for the first year, and the whole time for the second year. During these two years about forty were admitted by baptism and letter, and more than two hundred dollars were raised by

the church and community for various benevolent objects.

Elder Alfred Gates followed in the pastorate, and continued about two and a half years, during which time a number were added, chiefly by letter. Elder Gates closed his labors in October, 1840. Occasional supplies were obtained until December 26th, when it was voted that Brother D. D. Lyon should take the lead of the meeting and improve his gift. Feb. 23, 1841, an engagement was made with Elder John Payne to preach half the time. During the years 1842 and 1843 a very general and powerful revival brightens the pages of our history, extending also into 1844.

On the 24th of February, 1842, Brother D. D. Lyon was employed to preach for the ensuing year. On the 8th of April, 1843, three brethren, viz. : George D. Jerome, Asa Wightman, and Curtis Keeney, were chosen deacons. Mr. Lyon closed his engagement April, 1843.

Rev. P. G. Wightman, a licentiate of the First Church, Groton, then entered upon his labors as pastor, and on the 20th of September following he was duly set apart to the work more publicly by ordination. The deacons eleet were also ordained on the same day. Mr. Wightman continued his min- istry until April, 1846. During his labors here a large number were brought to the knowledge of the truth and baptized, and some were added by letter.

The present pastor is Rev. Mr. Tefft. Since Mr. Wightman the following have officiated as pastors : N. O. Allen, G. R. Darrow, E. Denison, C. Keeney.

Baptist Church, Lake's Pond .- As the people in this vicinity were blest in the spring and summer of 1841 with a precious revival of religion, the brethren and friends thought the time was near at hand when the cause of God, as well as their usefulness and con- venience, demanded in this place an independent Baptist Church. Accordingly, after much prayer and deliberation, twenty-one males and nineteen females, members of the First Baptist Church in Waterford, made application for letters of fellowship and dismis- sion for this purpose, which were granted, and on the. 18th of June, 1842, were organized into an independ- ent body, and took the name of " Lake's Pond Bap- tist Church."

On the 31st of August following they were pub- licły recognized as such. September following, on application, they were received into the New London Association.

On the 8th of December, Brother Gurdon T. Chap- pell was ordained their pastor. At the same time Brethren Amos Crocker and Elias P. Haynes were ordained deacons.

In the winters of 1843 and 1844 they built a com- modious house of worship, which was opened for the worship of God the 29th of May following. July 5, 1847, Brethren Ezekiel Austin and E. D. Ames were chosen assistant deacons.

WARREN GATES.

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Organization of the Town .- The town of Water- ford was set off from New London and incorporated as a distinct town in May, 1801. "The name of Waterford is said to have been suggested by Isaac Rogers, who was the agent of the town in procuring its separation from New London. It has an evident reference to its situation in the Sound and Niantic Cove, with a fordable stream, the Jordan, running through it from north to south." (Miss Calkins.)

The first town-meeting was held Nov. 10, 1801, and the following officers were chosen: Clerk, Stephen Maynard. Selectinen, Griswold Avery, George Wil- liams, Isaac Rogers, Caleb Raymond, and Thos. Doug- lass. Constables, Stephen Maynard, Wm. Stnard, John Rogers Delight, Sr. Fence-viewers, Hezekiah Smith, Stephen Maynard, Daniel Latamier, Richard Jerome, Ezra Morgan, Thos. Gorton, Thos. Manwar- ing, John Rogers Delight, Sr., John Prentice, Joseph Calkins. Leather-sealers, Thos. Douglass, Noah Beck- with. Listers, Robert Douglass, Junius Smith, Caleb Raymond, James Strickland, Chas. Brown, Jr., Wm. Dant, Jr., Henry D. Booles, Lester Rogers. Survey- ors of Highways, Ezra Morgan, Guy Wheeler, James Thomson, James Harding, Comstock Chapel, Oliver Cracker, David Smith, Wait S. Avery, Philip Morgan, Benj. Gorton, George Douglass, John Beckwith, Isaac Rogers, Griswold Avery, Jr., Jerome Beckwith, Lem- uel Darrow, James Strickland, Robt. Douglass, John Lord, Philip Caverlee, Richard Chapel, Thos. Pem- ber, Asahel Steward. Sealer, Robt. Douglass. Gaug- ers, Richard Morgan and Caleb Raymond. Grand- jurymen, John Beckwith, Wm. Darrow, and Wm. Keeney. Tithingmen, Francis Darrow, Chas. Brume, Jr., Comstock Chapel, Thos. Pember, Samuel Fox. Haywards, Ebenezer Dart, Daniel Latimer, John Fowler, Richard Durfey, Seth Beckwith, Joshua Smith, Jedediah Brown, Ezra Morgan. Removers of Incumbrances in Highways, Stephen Maynard, Dan- iel Latimer, Thos. Gorton, Philip Morgan, Christopher Green, Lester Rogers. Pound-keepers, Frederick Beckwith, Guy Wheeler, Walter Chappell, Wm. Kee- ney, Thos. Gorton, Jabez Beebe, Solomon Rogers, Simon Smith, Ebenezer Dart.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM 1802 TO 1881.

1802 .- Griswold Avery, George Williams.

1803 .- Isaac Rogers, George Williams. 1804 .- George Williams.

1805 .- Philip Caverly, George Williams. 1806 .- Elijah Fox, Griswold Avery, Jr. 1807 .- Griswold Avery, Jr.

1808 .- Griswold Avery (2), Isaac Frink. 1809-10 .- George Williams, Isaac Frink. 1811 .- George Williams.

1812 .- Isaac Rogers. 1813 .- William Eldridge, Isaac Frink. 1814 .- Isaac Frink. 1815-16 .- Charles Avery, Isaac Frink.

1817 .- Jeremiah Comstock. 1818 .- Isaac Frink, Charles Avery. 1819 .- Asa Wightman. . 1820-21 .- Comstock Chapel. 1822 .- Charles Avery. 1823 .- James Rogers.

1824 .- James Rogers (2). 1825-28 -Thomas S. l'erkins. 1829 .- Jason Beckwith. 1830-31 .- Henry Potter. 1832-33 .- Isaiah Rogers. 1834-35 .- James Reed. 1836 .- Jolin Congdon. 1837 .- Philip Morgan. 1838 .- Gilbert Rogers. 1839 .- Philip Morgan. 1840-41 .- Joseph Avery. 1842-43 .- John Caverly. 1844 .- Philip Morgan. 1845-46 .- Daniel Deshon. 1847 .- Washı. A. Bailey. 1848 .- Giles P. Chapman. 1849 .- John L. Watrous. 1850 -Reuben P. Smith.

1851 .- Jolin L. Watrous. 1852 .- Albert G. Douglass. 1853-54 .- Ezra M. Keeny. 1855 .- Asa Wightman. 1856 .- Edmund Darrow. 1857 .- G. T. Chappell.

1858 .- Orlando Comstock.

1859 .- Ezekiel Austin.

1860 .- Lyman Allyn. 1861 .- Oliver Woodworth.

1862 .- Albert G. Dart.

1863 .- Albert G. Douglass.

1864-66 .- James Beck with.

1867 .- F. J. Stanton. 1868,-N. A. Chapman.

1869-70 .- Savilion Chapman. 1871 .- George W. Hewitt.

1872 .- John B. Palmer.

1873-74 .- James Beckwith.

1875 .- W. L. Peckham. 1876 .- Nathaniel A. Chapman.

1877-78 .- Leonard A. Williams. 1879 .- James E. Beckwith.

1880 .- Theodore F. Powers.

1881 .- Fitch L. Comstock,

CHAPTER XCIII.

WATERFORD-(Continued).

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Warren Gates was born Nov. 25, 1797, in the town of Chatham, Middlesex Co., Conn. The earliest record now known is his grandfather, Nehemiah Gates, of Welsh descent, and his wife, Anna Hart; date of marriage not known. He was a native of East Haddam, Middlesex Co., Conn., and died June 9, 1774, and was buried in Chatham, East Hampton Society, aged thirty-eight years. His family consisted of three sons,-Nehemiah, Hart, and George; two of his sons always lived in East Hampton, and Nehe- miah and George Hart Gates settled in Ohio, where his descendants now live. George Gates had one son, Julius, who lived to be nearly eighty years old, and died a year or two since. He had two sons and six daughters .. Nehemiah Gates, son of Nehemiah and Anna Hart, was born Dec. 2, 1758, and died Jan. 23, 1839. Ruth Williams, his wife, was of the same town, and of Welsh descent, which has been traced back to

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records in Ludlow, Wales, to some time in the thir- teenth century. Their family consisted of four sons and seven daughters; all the daughters died in in- fancy. Ruth Williams, his wife, was born Dec. 26, 1761, and died Ang. 18, 1844.

Philo, the eldest son, was born April 21, 1795, and died in 1856. Chloa Strong, his wife, was of the same place, East Hampton. In about 1820 he moved first to Genesee County, N. Y., and about fifteen years after he settled in the town of Gustavus, Trumbull Co., Ohio.

Nehemiah Gates always lived on the old home- stead, and is still living. He has a daughter and son living ; all his other children died young. His wife, Mary E. Strong, died a few years since, and his present wife, Philomena Strong, is still living.

Augustus, the youngest son, was born June 21, 1802, and died Feb. 9, 1845. He married Eliza Alvord, who died Sept. 26, 1881. Augustus was in business at Millstone Point while he lived.

Warren Gates lived in Chatham during his minority. He received only a common-school education, and fol- lowed farming and taught school winters until he commenced in the stone business, working in the quarries along the Connecticut River,-Haddam, Chester, and others,-and afterwards went South, and worked building the canal from Charleston to Colum- bia, S. C. On his return he commenced stone busi- ness, and worked a place in Chatham on north side of Great Hill, near the place now called Cobalt.

Some time in 1831 he had a contract to furnish stone blocks for the Harlem Railroad, which was then building, and the quarry not being profitable to work he abandoned it, and hearing of Millstone Point, he visited it, and made arrangements with the Messrs. L. W. Henry and B. Goodwin, and in June, 1832, he commenced work with about fifteen men at Millstone Point, at which time little was known of the extent, worth, or utility of the stone, as the place had not been developed to any extent. Mr. Charles Davison, of Lyme, Conn., had worked the place in a small way for a few months, which is all that can be learned of his operations at this late date. Mr. Thomas Butler, from New York City, but a native of Massa- chusetts, was occupying a part of the quarry at the time W. Gates commenced, but he remained only two or three years, and then went to New York, where he remained while he lived. After finishing a con- tract with Harlem Railroad, W. Gates shipped a load of stone to Fort Adams, at Newport, R. I., and con- tinued to furnish stone until the fort was completed, and for many years after furnished stone for most of the forts and light-houses along the coast from New- port to New Orleans. Fort Trumbull, at New Lon- don, was largely built of Millstone Point stone, also the front of custom-house and several granite-front stores, a great many of the stones used in the con- struction of Fort Schuyler, and all the modern-built forts in New York Harbor, and the dry-dock at

Brooklyn and the fort at Hampton Roads, Va., also Fort Sumter, at Charleston, and a large portion of the foundation of the fort was carried from this quarry, as many as ten thousand tons being shipped in one year, and stone were furnished for Fort McAl- lister, at Savannah, also for Key West, Pensacola, St. Augustine, Mobile, and many other forts, and the Grand Square in the City of Mexico is paved with blocks from this quarry.

In 1832 the Centre Reservoir was built, the cornice round it twelve hundred feet, which required stone about four feet square, was furnished from this quarry. Previous to 1848 there had been a granite company formed of Millstone Point workmen, who did busi- ness in Philadelphia, and after a few years failed, and Mr. Baird, of Philadelphia, bought the assets at auc- tion, and a firm was formed under the name of Gates, Baird & Co., and after a few years Gates sold out to Solomon R. Hoxsia, who was the builder of Dr. David Jayne's building on Chestnut Street, running through the block to Carter's Alley; the front on Chestnut Street above grade was of Quincy stone, but the base- ment and sub-cellar and the Carter Alley front, with the wings, were of Millstone Point stone. The build- ing and lot cost over half a million dollars and was about five years in building; and about this time plat- forms covering the whole sidewalk in front of build- ings came into style, and large quantities were shipped to Philadelphia, and soon the style was adopted in New York, and work changed to New York, and since but few stones have been shipped to Philadelphia. A large part of the granite in the Grand Central Depot was furnished from Millstone Point, also the lower stories of the Tribune building, also the foundation of A. T. Stewart's store on Broadway, corner of Tenth Street, and his Women's Hotel, and since his death the foundation of his Memorial church at Garden City, L. I., have been furnished.

Warren Gates was married to Mary Doane Clark, of Chatham, Nov. 23, 1825. She was born June 16, 1799, and was from one of the oldest families of the town. Her father, Elijah Clark, was born June 4, 1762, and died March 12, 1831. His father was Jona- than Clark, who was son of John Clark, who cmi- grated from England and settled in what is now Moodus, Conn. His wife's name was Martha Brai- nerd. He descended from Sir Francis Clark, of Lon- don, according to the coat of arms of the Clark family, which is still in existence. He purchased of the Indians a mile square of land, on which he lived. Her mother, Mercy Doane, was the daughter of Capt. Seth Doane. She was born June 9, 1769, and died Nov. 12, 1854. Her father, Capt. Seth Doane, was born June 9, 1733, and was married to Mercy Parker, of Norwich, Conn., Feb. 23, 1758; both died in 1802, in October. His father, Joseph Doane, Jr., born Nov. 15, 1693, and was married to Deborah Haddock, Sept. 30, 1725. His father, Joseph Doane, was son of Daniel Doane, who was the son of John Doane, who

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landed at Plymouth in 1630, and in 1633 was chosen assistant to Governor Winthrop, and in 1639 was chosen one of the commissioners to revise the laws of the colony ; in 1642 he was again assistant to the Governor, and again in 1647, and for several years after was elected deputy to the Colony Court; he was a deacon in the church at Plymouth and Eastham ; he died in 1685, aged ninety-five years. His grand- son, Joseph, was deacon of the church at Eastham forty years. Joseph, Jr., moved from Eastham to Middle Haddam, near Middletown, Conn., to engage in ship-building. John Doane's wife's name was Abi- gail, and they had five children,-Lydia, Abigail, John, Ephraim, and Daniel.

Daniel Doane had four children, among whom was Joseph. Joseph had twelve children by two wives. Joseph, Jr.'s children were Joseph, Nathaniel, Seth, Eunice, and Phineas. Seth Doane had nine children, -Seth, Martha, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, Job (Job died very young), Mercy, Job, John Mead, and Deborah.

Nathaniel and John Mead Doane were the first settlers of Cleveland, Ohio; they settled there in 1798, and John Doane, son of John Mead Doane, is still living at the age of eighty-three years, and has lived to see Cleveland grow from its commencement to its present size.

Politically, he supported Andrew Jackson for Pres- ident at both elections, but after the Democratic party adopted the specie currency idea in their platformn he left the party, and always after voted with the Whig party until the organization of the Republican party, which he supported as long as he lived, and would never accept any political office.

He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in East Hampton about the year 1824, and was an active member in building and maintaining it until his re- moval to Waterford in 1833, and then was connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church in New London until in 1843, when he was one of the leaders in build- ing the Methodist Episcopal Church at Niantic and maintaining it while he lived.

He was dignified and reserved in his manner and rigidly honest in his dealings, and benevolent to the extent of his means, and was most respected by those best acquainted with him. He had three sons, -Philo, born Sept. 19, 1826; Warren, Jr., born March 14, 1828 ; and Mary A., his only daughter, born July 17, 1830, died May 11, 1839; Nehemiah, born Sept. 6, 1837,-all living in Waterford, New London Co., Conn., and engaged in business, under the firm- name of Warren Gates' Sons, at Millstone Point. Nehemiah Gates improves their farm, which they bought eight years since, which was formerly owned by William Champion, formerly of Lyme, Conn., who purchased the farm of Richard Durfce in 1814, who was the son of Capt. Richard Durfee, from Newport, R. I. He married Mrs. Lucy Palms, the daughter of Governor Winthrop, who received this tract of land by grant from the king of England and gave it to his

daughter, and also the Millstone Point farm, on which the quarry is, being a part of the same tract. In the distribution of Capt. Richard Durfee's property it was divided between his two sons, Richard Durfee and Thomas, Richard having the north part of the tract and Thomas the south part.

Warren Gates died suddenly, Oct. 10, 1867. He was at his place of business and in apparent usual health, although having been rather feeble for some time previous. He probably took a sudden cold, which produced stoppage, and he died before mid- night, October 10th, aged seventy years. Mary D. Clark, his wife, also died suddenly, Dec. 17, 1867.

John B. Palmer was born in Norwich, Conn., Jan. 14, 1820. His grandfather, Uriah Palmer, was a resi- dent for many years of Exeter, Mass .; was a wheel- wright by trade; was a Revolutionary soldier, and a member of the Baptist Church. He married Eliza- beth Newton, and had the following children, viz. : Uriah, Mathew, Noah, Nathan, Asher, John, Ezra, Dilla, Comfort, Mary, and Olive.

Uriah Palmer, Sr., lived to be ninety-four years of age, and his wife about ninety years of age. His son Asher was born in Exeter, R. I., and was a farmer by occupation. He was twice married,-first to Hannah Pettis, of Norwich, Conn., and had four children, viz .: Sybil A., John B., Dennison, and Lydia N. His second wife was Joanna Ames, by whom he had twelve children, eight of whom are now (1881) living.

In politics Mr. Palmer was a Democrat. He held the various town offices, aud was a man greatly re- spected for his moral worth. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church at Norwich, Conn. He died at fifty-five years of age. His second wife sur- vives him.

John B. Palmer was reared on his father's farm, in the town of Norwich, Conn., receiving a common- school education. On the 26th of April, 1841, he left home to work on a farm by the month for two or three years, when, on the 28th of November, 1843, he came to Millstone Point Quarry for the purpose of learn- ing the stone-cutting trade of Messrs. Peels & Frazer, for whom he worked nineteen years. In the fall of 1850 he went to Maine, and remained till 1861, when he returned to Mill Point. In 1862 he began busi- ness for himself, which he still continues. He em- ploys more than one hundred men, and formerly em- ployed many more. He has a capital stock of sixteen thousand dollars, and pays out some four thousand dollars per month. In politics he is a Republican. He has held the various town offices, not only in his native county but in the State of Maine. In 1872 was a member of the State Legislature from Water- ford. Oct. 3, 1853, he married Hannah D., daughter of James Howard and Maria Dart. She was born Nov. 12, 1824. She is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Palmer is an attendant and supporter. For the history of the ancestors of Mr. Palmer, see history of Stonington, by Judge Richard A. Wheeler.

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Savilion Chapman .- The historian has no more agreeable task than to turn aside from the chronicle of events and to place upon record the life-history of those who by their own energy, without the factitious aid of brilliant birth, Inxnrious surroundings, or in- fluential associates, have become men of prominence in their locality, and from small beginnings, with in - dustry, frugality, and economy, have worked their way to a competency and a high position in the re- gards of their fellow-citizens. A little tribute in this way is due to the one of whom we now write.

Savilion Chapman, of an old New England family of good repute, was born in East Lyme, Conn., Sept. 12, 1816. His father, Moses Chapman, was a farmer, and a frugal, industrious man. He married Polly Church, lived all his life and died in East Lyme, in 1837, aged sixty-three years. His wife survived him several years, dying aged sixty-five.

Savilion remained at home, receiving very limited common-school advantages for education, until after his father's death, when he went and learned the trade of stone-cutting of Warren Gates in Waterford, and steadily and faithfully labored at this by no means light employment for twenty-five years for Mr. Gates, except five or six years passed in same work in Phila- delphia, Pa. This steady and continuous labor was productive of solid financial results, and about twenty- six years ago, in 1856, Mr. Chapman purchased the beautiful place in Waterford where, with a loving wife and dutiful children to cheer the decline of life, he yet resides, with his strength unabated, his industry yet the same as in life's carly morning. For two years after his purchase he worked at his trade. Since then he has been one of Waterford's live, representa- tive, pushing farmers. He first engaged in raising fine Devonshire stock, but has latterly followed dairy- ing, and has taken advantage of every progress in that direction. [He married, Dec. 13, 1840, Mary Ann, daughter of Deacon John and Harriet Smith. Their children are Robert W. and M. Anna, both born in Waterford, and residing with their parents.

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History of New London county, Connecticut : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 185

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lewis & Co. Number of Pages: 1317

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lewis & Co.
Number of Pages: 1317