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Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the 20th day of this present month at four oclock after noon, at this place.
At an adjourned meeting held on the 20 day of June 1799.
Voted. That there should be a tax laid of two cents on a dollar. Voted. That the above tax should be paid be the first of January. Voted. That Asahel A. Kellsey should collect the tax in Worthington and Kensington.
Voted. That Bela Goodrich be a collector for Newington and New Britain.
Voted. That all those people that are desirous of joining the church in this place shall be exempted from paying any taxes to the church excepting what shall be laid for the support of the minister.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the first day of July next, at five oclock afternoon.
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At an adjourned meeting held on the first day of July 1799.
Voted. That there should be a tax laid of two cents on a dollar to finish the steeple.
Voted. That the above tax shall be paid by the first of August next.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a committee to finish the steeple, and for to collect the above tax.
Voted. That this Society do approve and adopt the constitution of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Connecticut as formed by the Bishop, Clergy and Laity of said Church in convention holden in Trinity Church, in New Haven, June 6th 1792, and proposed to be laid before the sev- eral parishes in the Diocese for their consideration and adoption.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
At an adjourned meeting held at Christ Church, in Wethers- field and Worthington, on the 21st day of October, 1799,
Voted. That Unni Robbins, John Goodrich and Jonathan Gil- bert, Selah Beckley be a committee to call on the people that subscribed for the building of the church for their bills of what they have done so there may be a settle- ment made.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the fourth day of November, at two oclock after noon, at this place.
At an adjourned meeting held on the fourth day of Novem- ber. 1799.
Voted. That Elizur Deming be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the third day of Decmr. at one oclock after noon, at this place.
At an adjourned meeting held on the third day of Decmr. 1799.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the 16th of this present month, at one oclock after noon, at this place.
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At an adjourned meeting held the 16 day of Dec. 1799.
Voted. That Elizur Andrus be Clerk Pro tempore.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to Mr. Elizur Deming's. Voted. That a tax be laid on the ratable estate of this society of two cents on a dollar payable the first of February next.
Voted. That Unni Robbins and David Dickinson be collectors of said tax. Said tax is to be made on the List of 1798.
Voted. That the key of the church be left at Mr. Elizur Deming's.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
At a meeting held at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington, the 8th day of Jan. 1800.
Voted. That Elizur Deming be Clerk pro tempore.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Unni Robbins, Elizur Andrus, Thomas Deming, Selah Beckley, Ashael A Kellsey be a committee, and that they shall have full power to take all said accounts that have been made for building said church into consideration, and if they find any of said bills charged too high, may reduce them down, and if there is any that has not charged enough to said bills, may be added to, so that every one may have equal justice done them for building said church.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the second Monday of February next at this place, at one oclock after noon at this place.
At our annual meeting held at Christ Church in Wethers- field and Worthington, on the 14 day of April 1800.
Voted. That David Beckley be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Selah Beckley Be clerk the year ensuing.
Voted. That Elizur Deming be Treasurer the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich, Andrew Norton and Thomas Deming be a committee for the church the year ensuing.
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Voted. That the present committee shall agree with some minister to perform service half the time the year ensuing.
Voted. That Unni Robbins be a delegate to attend the Conven- tion at Waterbury the year ensuing.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the second Monday of June next at two oclock in the afternoon.
At an adjourned meeting held at Christ Church, Wethers- field and Worthington, on the eleventh day of June 1800.
Voted. That there should be a tax laid of two cents on a dollar, and to be paid into the treasury by the first day of April, 180I.
Voted. That David Beckley be collector to (collect) for the above tax in Worthington, and James Deming in Wethersfield.
Voted. That the present committee should get a large bible for the use of the church.
Voted. That this meeting adjourn without day.
At a meeting held at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington, on the 28 day of Oct. 1800, legally warned.
Voted. That Unni Robbins be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a collector to collect the tax that David Dickenson was to collect.
Voted. That John Goodrich, Jonathan Gilbert, Asahel A. Kellsey be a committee to treat with some people that have professed to be churchmen, and are not willing to pay taxes.
April 6, 1801.
At a meeting held at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington on the sixth day of April A.D. 1801, legally warned, (it being an annual meeting.)
Voted. That Benjamin Slater be made moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Joseph Sage be a clerk for said society the year ensuing.
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Voted. That Elizur Deming be Treasurer for the year ensuing.
Voted. That Asahel A. Kellsey, John Goodrich 3rd. and David Beckley be a committee for the society the year ensuing. Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert Jun". be a Tythingman for the year ensuing.
Voted. That a tax of two cents on a dollar be granted on the list 1800, payable the first of January next.
Voted. That David Steel be a collector for said tax in Worth- ington and Daniel Ludington for the remainder of said tax.
Voted. That Mr. Selah Beckley be a lay delegate to attend the convention in June next.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the 2nd Thursday in June next at this place at 3 oclock P. M.
June II, 1801.
At the meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin legally holden by adjournment on the IIth day of June 180I.
Voted. That Mr. David Goodrich be a collector to collect the tax which Mr. Daniel Ludington was appointed to collect at our last annual meeting.
Voted. That a tax of eight cents on a dollar be granted on the list 1800, payable the one half by the first day of Febru- ary next, and the remainder by the first day of April next.
Voted. That Mr. Jonathan Gilbert and Mr. John Goodrich 3rd be collectors to collect the aforesaid tax.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
Oct. 5th. 1801.
At a meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin legally holden at Christs Church in Wethersfield on the 5th day of October A.D. 1801.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That David Steel be excused from collecting the tax granted by this society April 6th, 1801, on the list 1800. Voted. That Oliver Sage collect the above tax.
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Voted. That Joseph Sage apply to New Britain parish for our arrearages of public moneys.
Voted. That (we) go to the Assembly to apply for a Lottery for the benefit of the church &c.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
Dec. 3, 1801.
At a meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden at Christ Church in Wethersfield, on the 3rd day of December, 1801.
Voted. That Selah Beckley be a Clerk Pro. temp.
Voted. That Mr. John Trion be moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That we give Mr. James Kilborn a letter of recom- mendation to the Bishop of this Diocese.
Voted. That we hire Mr. James Kilborn to perform divine service one half the time the year ensuing, if he can be obtained, so as to give satisfaction to the people.
Voted. That Messrs. Unni Robbins, Benj. Slater, and Jonathan Gilbert Jr. be a committe to treat with Mr. James Kilborn.
Voted. That Elizur Deming and Joab Norton be Tythingmen for the year ensuing.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the 29th day of the present month at this place at 3 oclock P. M.
Dec. 29, 1801.
At an adjourned meeting held at Christ Church in Wethers- field and Worthington, on the 29th day of December 1801.
Voted. That Mr. Selah Beckley be moderator to lead said meeting.
Voted. That we hire Mr. James Kilborn to officiate as a clergyman one half of the Sundays the year ensuing at fifty pounds lawful money.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
April 19, 1802.
At an annual meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden at Christ's Church in Wethersfield and Worthington on the 19th day of April 1802.
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Voted. That John Goodrich 3rd be moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Joseph Sage be Clerk the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be Treasurer the year ensuing. Voted. That John Goodrich 3rd, Asahel A. Kellsey and Jona- than Gilbert Jr. be the Prudential Committee the year ensuing.
Voted. That we allow David Beckley 5 dol. and 34 cents, expenses to the Assembly in October last, as will appear by his bills this day received.
Voted. That a tax of two cents on the dollar payable by the first day of December next be granted on the list 1801 to defray the expense of preaching the year ensuing
Voted. That David Goodrich and Nataniel Dickenson be col- lectors to collect said tax.
Voted. That we allow Mr. John Goodrich 3rd. 8 dollars and 75 cents for boarding clergymen, as per bill this day received.
Voted. That Mr. Selah Beckley, be lay delegate to the con- vention the year ensuing.
Voted. That Selah Beckley Benjamin Slater and Nathaniel Dickenson be committee to view the ground Mr. John Goodrich 3rd proposes to give for a glebe and burying ground, and make report to the next meeting.
Voted. That the taxes against Simeon North, Joseph Crofoot, David North and the Woodruffs be abated.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the 3rd Monday in June next at 3 oclock P.M.
June 21, 1802.
Voted At an adjourned meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin.
That Mr. Thomas Deming be authorized to sue for and col- lect the remainder of the subscriptions for building the Church and accompt with the Society for the same. Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
Nov. 30, 1802.
At a special meeting of the Episcopalians of Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington on the 30th day of November 1802.
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Voted. That Asahel A. Kellsey, be Clerk pro tempore.
Voted. That Mr. Jonathan Gilbert be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That the committee engage the Rev. James Kilborn to perform divine service at this place one quarter of the Sundays from Christmas until Easter, and after Easter the half of the time until Christmas 1803. Then this meeting was disolved.
At a meeting legally warned and held at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington on the 13 day of April, A.D. 1803.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be Clerk to enter and record the votes and doings of the society the year ensuing. Voted. That John Goodrich 3rd be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be a Treasurer for the Society the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich 3rd, Jonathan Gilbert Jr. and Oliver Sage be a Committee for the year ensuing.
Voted. That there should be a tax laid of two cents on a dollar.
Voted. That the above tax should be made on the list 1802.
Voted. That the above tax should be paid by the first day of . November next.
Voted. That David Gilbert should collect the said tax in New Britain and Newington.
Voted. That Selah Beckley should collect said tax in Worth- ington.
Voted. That Elizur Andrus and Asahel A. Kellsey and Selah Beckley be choristers to lead in singing the year ensuing.
Voted. That the present committee be empowered to settle all matters with David Dickenson respecting the society.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the last Monday of May next at three oclock in the afternoon.
At an adjourned meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethers- field and Berlin, holden at Christ Church on the 20 day of May A.D. 1803.
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Voted. That Selah Beckley be a Delegate to attend the conven- tion the year ensuing.
Voted. That Elisha Andrus's rate be abated in Nathaniel Dick- ensons rate bill.
Voted. That Joseph Steel's rate be abated in David Good- . rich's rate bill, all except one dollar.
Voted. That Joseph Steel's rates be abated, one quarter of them, in John Goodrich's rate bills, which he is to collect of 8 cents on the dollar.
Voted. That one half of Benjamin Slater's rates be abated in John Goodrich's rate bills, that he is to collect of 8 cents on the dollar.
Voted. That the present committee be empowered to settle with the collectors, and abate such rates as they think can't be collected.
Voted. That this meeting be disolved.
At our annual meeting held At Christ Church in Wethers- field and Worthington, on the 2 day of April, A.D. 1804.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be Clerk for the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be Treasurer for the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a committee for the year ensuing.
Voted. 'That Oliver Sage be a committee for the year ensuing.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert Jr. be a committee for the year ensuing.
Voted. That Elias Goodrich's rate be abated in Nathaniel Dick- enson's rate bill.
Voted. William Barnes' rate $3.34 and Paul Bramon's rate $1.20, and Francis Coslet's rate $1.28 and John Squire's rate $ .81, and Zion Wentworth's rate $1.54, and Eli Whaples' rate $1.97, be all abated in Daniel Luding- ton's rate bill.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to Tuesday after the third Sunday in May next, at three oclock after noon at this place.
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At an adjourned meeting held on the 22 day of May A.D. 1804, at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington.
Voted. That a tax of two cents on a dollar be laid on the list 1803 to be paid by the first day of November next.
Voted. That Moses Kelsey be a collector to collect the above tax in Newington and New Britain.
Voted. That Hart Holabird be a collector to collect the above tax in Worthington and Kensington and settle with the Treasurer.
Voted. That Elizur Andrus, Selah Beckley and Jonathan Gil- bert Junr. be choristers for the year ensuing.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned four weeks from this day at five oclock P. M. at this place.
At our annual meeting held at Christ Church in Wethers- field and Worthington an the 15 day of April A.D. 1805.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be Clerk for the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be Treasurer the year ensuing. Voted. That Oliver Sage be a committee for the year ensuing. Voted. That Benjamin Slater be a committee for the year ensuing.
Voted. That David Gilbert be a committee for the year ensuing.
Voted. That a tax of two cents on a dollar be granted and made on the list 1804, payable by the first of Novem- ber next.
Voted. That Elizur Deming Junr. be a collector to collect the above tax in Newington and New Britain.
Voted. That John Tryon be a collector to collect the above tax in Worthington and Kensington.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert Junr. be appointed to go to the committee of New Britain and get the public money that belongs to the Episcopalians in that society.
Voted. That Thomas Stedman's rate be abated in David Good- rich's rate bill, one dollar of it.
Voted. That Thomas Stedman's rate be abated in Moses Kel- sey's rate bill one dollar of it.
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Voted. That Noah Tryon's rate be abated in Nathaniel Dick- enson's rate bill, it is $1.20.
Voted. That Elizur Andrus's rate be abated in Moses Kelsey's rate bill, it is $1.34.
Voted. That John Goodrich 3 be a lay delegate to go to the Episcopal convention in June next to represent said Society.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the first Tuesday of May next to be holden at this place at three oclock in the after noon.
Feb. 27, 1806.
At a meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden at Christ Church in Wethersfield, the 27th day of February 1806.
Voted. That John Goodrich 3rd be a Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be clerk for the present meeting. Voted. That the present committee collect the subscription and pay out the same for the pulpit and seats made in said church.
Voted. That said meeting be adjourned without day.
April 10, 1806.
At an annual meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Worthington, legally holden at Christ Church on the 10th day of April A.D. 1806.
Voted. That Mr. Thomas Deming be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Oliver Sage be Clerk for the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be a Treasurer the year ensuing. Voted. That Benjamin Slater, Nathaniel Dickenson and Oliver Sage be a Prudential Committee for the year ensuing. Voted. That we apply to the Assembly for a lottery to finish the church.
Voted. That John Goodrich 3rd & Benjamin Slater and Nathan- iel Dickenson be a committee to see if we can't get a lottery, and to apply to the Assembly in May next, if they find it expedient.
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Voted. That Josiah Smith's tax be abated on Hart Hurlbert's bill $2.66 and William Watson's tax in said bill, 1.20
$3.86
Voted. That Noah Tryon's rate on Nathaniel Dickinson's bill be abated $1.20.
Voted. To adjourn this meeting to the 21st day of April, 1806, at two of the clock in the afternoon at this place.
April 21, 1806.
At an adjourned meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethers- field and Berlin.
Voted. A tax of two cents on a dollar, payable on the first of November next, and granted on list of 1805, and to be paid for ministerial services to such clergymen as the committee shall think proper to employ.
Voted. A tax of five mills on a dollar, and payable the first of November next, and granted on list of A.D. 1805, and to (be) paid out for the repairs of the Pro. Epis. church by the committee.
Voted. That Sam'll Goodrich be a collector to collect the above taxes, and pay the same to the treasurer.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a lay delegate to attend the convention.
Voted. That this meeting adjourn without day.
March 30, A.D. 1807.
At an annual meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Berlin, on the 30th day of March 1807.
Voted. That Mr. Thomas Deming be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Oliver Sage be Clerk to record the doings of the Episcopalians the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be Treasurer the year ensuing.
Voted. That Oliver 'Sage, Nathaniel Dickinson and Benjamin Slater be a Prudential Committee the year ensuing.
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Voted. To raise a tax of two cents on a dollar on list of A.D. 1806, and payable to the treasurer the first of Novr. A.D. 1807, to defray the expenses of preaching the year ensuing.
Voted. That Sylvester Beckley be a collector to collect the above tax.
Voted. To abate Joseph Churchill's taxes in David Gilbert's rate bill, and in Moses Kellsey's, Elizur Deming's, and Samuel Goodrich's.
Voted. To abate Lemuel Holmes' rate in Moses Kellsey's rate bill.
Voted. To abate Elias Goodrich and Noah Tryon's rates in Jonathan Gilbert's rate bill of eight cents on a dollar and made on list 1800.
Voted. To abate Luther Weldon's rate in Samuel Goodrich's rate bill, made on list of 1805.
Voted. To adjourn this meeting three weeks from this day at three oclock in the after noon at this place.
April 20, A.D. 1807.
At an adjourned meeting of the Episcopalians, legally holden at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Berlin, on the 20 of April A.D. 1807.
Voted. That Mr. John Goodrich 2d. be lay delegate to the con- vention the year ensuing.
Voted. To abate the following taxes in Unni Robbins, rate bill viz :
Joseph Churchill's $2.42
Francis Coslet's .39
Zion Wentworth's 1.42
Eli Whaples' 1.84
John Squire's 2.14
William Barnes' I.20
Thomas Stedman's 1.53
$10.94
Voted. That Mr. Elizur Deming should settle all the collector's bills that was granted when the said Deming was Treasurer.
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Voted. That the present committee should have power to abate all the taxes they think proper.
Voted. That this meeting adjourn without day.
April 18, 1808.
Annual meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden in Christ Church in sd. Wethersfield and Berlin on the 18th day of April 1808.
Voted. That Benjamin Slater be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Oliver Sage be Clerk to record the votes and doings of the Parish the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be treasurer the year ensuing. Voted. That Nathaniel Dickinson, Jonathan Gilbert and Oliver Sage be the prudential committee the year ensuing.
Voted. That a tax of two cents on a dollar be granted, and payable to the treasurer by the first day of Novr. 1808, and to be made on list A.D. 1807.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a collector to collect the said tax.
Voted. That Benjamin Slater be a lay delegate to the conven- tion the year ensuing.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a warden for the Pro. Epis. Parish in Wethersfield and Berlin.
Voted. That the present committee have power to abate all the taxes that are now granted, and have heretofore been granted against those they think ought to pay the taxes.
Voted. That Elizur Deming and Capt. Selah Beckley be appointed to apply to the Assembly for a lottery for the benefit of the parish.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
April 3, 1809.
Annual meeting of the Episcopalians in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally assembled at Christ Church on the 3rd day of April A.D. 1809.
Voted. That Selah Beckley be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
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Voted. That Oliver Sage be Clerk the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be treasurer the year ensuing.
Voted. That Oliver Sage, Nathaniel Dickenson and Jonathan Gilbert be the committee the year ensuing.
Voted. That the present committee have full power to abate any taxes they think proper, or any part of taxes they think proper to abate.
Voted. That a tax of two cents on a dollar be granted and made on list A.D. 1808, and payable to the treasurer the first day of Novr. A.D. 1809.
Voted. That David Gilbert be a collector for the above tax.
Voted. That Capt. Selah Beckley and Oliver Sage be lay dele- gates to attend the convention the year ensuing, and that they shall have power to act as they shall think proper concerning Rev. Ammi Rogers.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
Oct. 6, 1809.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Prot. Epis. Parish in Wethersfield and Berlin, legally holden at the church on the six day of Oct. 1809.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be moderator to lead in sd. meeting.
Voted. That David Goodrich be a collector to collect the tax made of list 1808, and payable to the treasurer the first day of Novr. 1809.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
April 23, A. D. 1810.
Annual meeting of the Episcopalians of Wethersfield and Berlin, legally assembled at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Berlin, on the 23 of April A. D. 1810.
Voted. That Benjamin Slater be Moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That Oliver Sage be Clerk to record the doings of the Parish the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be treasurer the year ensuing.
Voted. That Elizur Deming, Oliver Sage and Nathaniel Dick- enson be a prudential committee the year ensuing.
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Voted. That a tax of two cents on a dollar be granted on list A. D. 1809, and payable to the treasurer by the first day of Novr. A.D. 1810, in order to pay the arrearages of the parish.
Voted. That Benjamin Slater be a collector for the above tax. Voted. That the present prudential committee have full power to abate those taxes they think proper, or in their judgement ought to be abated.
Voted. That Benjamin Slater be a lay delegate to attend the ยท convention this year.
Voted. That this meeting adjourn without day.
To Luther Beckley Esq. Justice of the Peace for Hartford County, comes the subscribers, members of the Episcopal Soci- ety of Wethersfield and Worthington, and informs said Justice that the last clerk of said Society has removed out of this State, and there being no committee, who are qualified by law to warn a meeting of said Society,-We therefore request you to issue a warrant to some proper person, directing him to warn a meeting of said Society agreeably to the statute in that case provided, for the purpose of appointing the necessary officers for said Society, and doing any other business which said meet- ing may find necessary and proper.
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