AMERICAN COLONIES

SPG XI

AMERICAN COLONIES

1703-1803

CANADA

1-2. Henry Newman to Secretary, London, 18 Mar. 1704, reporting sending a parcel of newspapers to Jackson in Newfoundland at request of society.

3-4. Testimonial to Jacob Rice, 21 June 1704 (Latin).

5. Rice to (Secretary?), St. John's Harbour, N.F., 28 Nov. 1704, complaining of the climate, the people, and the Army.

6. Testimonial of William Foulkes and Phillip Phillips to Rice, 17 May 1704.

7-8. Petition of sundry inhabitants of Sussex County, DELAWARE, to Bishop of London, 6 Mar. 1705/6, asking for a minister. (Misplaced here).

9. John Jackson to Newman, 16 Aug. 1706, asking financial aid.

10. John Jackson to Society, London, 17 Oct. 1706, asking aid.

11-12. John Jackson to Society, London, 20 Dec. 1706, asking aid.

13-14. John Jackson to Committee, 23 Dec. 1706, asking aid.

15. John Jackson to Committee, 3 Mar. 1706/7. Another appeal.

16. John Jackson to Secretary, 21 Mar. 1706/7, asking him to find out if the Archbishop has applied to the Lord Keeper in his behalf.

17. John Jackson to Secretary, Cecill-Court, 16 July 1708, asking aid.

18. Jacob Rice to Society, 20 May 1709, asking continuance of support.

19-20. Jackson to Society, 21 Oct. 1709, asking aid.

21. Certificate of merchants trading with Newfoundland to faithfulness of Rice. 21 Oct. 1709.

22-3. Testimonial to Rice from three clergymen, 21 Nov. 1709.

24. Extracts from address of the Chapter in Quebec to the King, 1763, asking appointment of a (Roman Catholic) bishop.

25-6. Extracts from letter of Mrs. Brooke to Bishop Terrick, 24 Jan. 1765, describing conditions among Roman Catholics in Quebec.

27. Copy of part of letter of Revd. Mr. De Vaux to Mr. Peckell, 6 Apr. 1765, discussing problems of Protestant clergymen in Quebec.

28-9. Queries humbly submitted to the friends of Protestant episcopacy in North America, sent to unnamed writer of notation by Dean Tucker of Gloucester, June 1765. Propose sending an Anglican bishop to Quebec.

30-6. Anonymous proposals for setting up Church establishment in Canada, London, 3 Apr. 1786.

37-41. Bishop Inglis to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Halifax, 13 Sept. 1788, describing a visitation through Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and relating a controversy with Secretary Morice of Society for the Propagation of the Gospel over support of missionaries in his diocese.

42. Granville Sharpe to Archbishop of Canterbury, Leidenhall St., 27 Dec. 1789. He is forwarding a letter from the Chief Justice of Canada and quotes other correspondents relating to proposal of statehood for Vermont, and relations of Bishops White, Seabury, and Provoost.

43. Managers of the fund for building college at Windsor to the Duke of Portland, Halifax, 26 Dec. 1794. Unsigned copy attested by Bishop Inglis. Cost exceeded estimate, though building was made of wood instead of stone, because competent stonemasons could not be obtained.

44. Will. Knox to (Archbishop of Canterbury), Soho Sq., 3 Feb. 1795. As recently appointed agent for New Brunswick, he is seeking to promote their application for a bishop.

45. Certificate of Bishop Inglis, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 9 Apr. 1799, saying that he has given Robert Stanser permission to visit England. Testimonial to Stanser from three parishioners of St. Paul's, Halifax, on same sheet, 18 Apr. 1799.

46-7. Bishop Inglis to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 25 Mar. 1799. If the archbishop thinks his son too young for the office of commissary, he proposes Archibald Paine Inglis, former superintendent of diocesan seminary. He has declined applications to ordain naval chaplains (only in deacon's orders) and requests for ordination from the West Indies. Beardsley, Society for the Propagation of the Gospel missionary in New Brunswick, has become involved in a bigamous marriage. Houseal, missionary to German congregation in Halifax, has died and a German preacher is no longer needed, as they all speak English.

48. Bishop Inglis to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 18 Apr. 1799, sent by Stanser, who may be seeking a cure in England. If he does not return to Halifax, Bishop Inglis asks that a replacement be sent. If he does return, he should be given an appointment as chaplain to the garrison.

49. Testimonial to Stanser from wardens and vestry of St. Paul's, Halifax, 26 Apr. 1799.

50. Stanser to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Bulwell, near Nottingham, 2 Aug. 1799. His wife having been safely delivered of a boy, he is planning to return to his parish, but asks the archbishop's help in obtaining a larger allowance from the government.

51. Stanser to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Halifax, 21 Feb. 1800, reporting safe arrival after a stormy voyage. Prices are high because of the return of the Duke of Kent and continuance of the war.

52. Stanser to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Halifax, 22 July 1800. Refers to new regulations concerning marriage licences and asks for a chaplaincy.

53. Bishop Inglis to Archbishop, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 26 July 1800. He is seeking allowance for a commissary in Nova Scotia in addition to the one now in New Brunswick. He has corresponded with the governor, Sir John Wentworth on the marriage licence issue, and had some personal conferences with him on the same subject. Urges chaplaincy for Stanser, but fears opposition from the Duke of Kent, who favours a rival applicant.

54-5. Bishop Inglis to Archbishop, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 11 Sept. 1800, introducing his son, John, who is visiting England before being ordained.

56. John Inglis to the Archbishop, Mortimer St., 6 Feb. 1801, giving some information concerning chaplaincies in dockyard and garrison at Halifax.

57. Bishop Inglis to Archbishop, Fredericton, 20 Apr. 1801, urging provision of chaplain for dockyard and naval station.

58. Bishop Inglis to Archbishop, same date. As (57) was meant for public perusal, he writes this to thank the archbishop for favours to his son, whom he has urged to return promptly because of disturbed state of public affairs.

59. John Inglis to Archbishop, London, 27 May 1801, seeking appointment as missionary.

60. C. Willoughby to Archbishop, Windsor, Nova Scotia, 5 June 1801, thanking him for aid in securing increase in his stipend from society.

61. Robert Stanser to Archbishop Halifax, 27 June 1801, asking his aid in obtaining chaplaincy at the naval hospital in opposition to the Duke of Kent's candidate, Wetherell.

62. John Inglis to the Archbishop, London, 29 July 1801. He is preparing to return to Nova Scotia.

63. John Inglis to the Archbishop, London, 4 Aug. 1801. Thanking him for favours, asking his recommendation to the governor for Stanson and Willoughby, referring to efforts to secure an endowment for King's College, and enclosing (64).

64. A proposal for the support of Church and college in Nova Scotia by a land grant.

65. Recommendations concerning the issuing of marriage licences in Nova Scotia, dated 4 Aug. 1801 in notation. In John Inglis's hand.

66. John Inglis to Archbishop, Falmouth, 12 Aug. 1801. Thanks to the archbishop's introduction to Admiral Whitehead, he is to sail with the fleet when it leaves for Halifax.

67. Memorial of Governors of King's College, Windsor, to the Duke of Northumberland, Principal Secretary of State, 16 Sept. 1801, applying for a charter.

68. Memorial of Bishop Inglis to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 1 Oct. 1801, asking for four additional missionaries.

69-70. Bishop Inglis to the Archbishop, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 1 Oct. 1801. Reports the return of his son, and refers to (67 and 68). Letter will be presented by Pidgeon, the society's missionary at Fredericton, who is obliged to return to England for his health. Stanson is still seeking a chaplaincy. Supports his son's recommendation of a land grant for Church.

71-2. Governors of King's College to the Archbishop, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 20 Oct. 1801, asking his support for their petition.

73-4. John Inglis to the Archbishop, Halifax, 20 Oct. 1801, reporting safe arrival. Since his return he has been involved in a controversy over the issuing of marriage licences to an 'Anabaptist' preacher.

75. John Inglis to the Archbishop, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 7 Nov. 1801. Governors of the college have feed Scrope Bernard to expedite the charter.

76. Minutes of Governors of King's College, Windsor, 14 Sept. 1802, on receipt of royal charter.

77-8. Bishop Inglis to the Archbishop, Clermont, Nova Scotia, 28 Sept. 1802, reporting receipt of charter and describing affairs of the college. Has appointed his son, recently married, as commissary, on receiving a special grant for the purpose.

79-111. Printed statutes of King's College, ratified 18 July 1803, with signatures of governors and MS. notes of exceptions by Bishop Inglis.

112. Undated petition of merchants trading with Newfoundland, asking appointment of an Society for the Propagation of the Gospel missionary.

113-16. Undated list of parishes on the St. Lawrence River with sketch map showing their locations.

117-48. Manuscript autobiography of C. Griffin, an Society for the Propagation of the Gospel missionary, dated Bridgeton, Nova Scotia, 13 Mar. 1826, and ending with a request for an increase in salary.

149-52. Undated observations on Griffin's petition.

CONNECTICUT

153. Timothy Titharton to ---, Stratford, Connecticut, 8 Nov. 1705, criticizing Independents.

154-6. Sundry inhabitants of Stratford to George Muirson, 1 June 1706, asking him to officiate among them.

157. George Knell and Timothy Titherton to Muirson, Stratford, 29 June 1706, acknowledging his reply, in which he apparently agreed to come to them if he could.

158-59. Beginning of incomplete letter apparently written by Stratford group to Muirson in 1706, referring to a visit by him and Colonel Heathcote.

160-1. Caleb Heathcote to --- ('Worthy sir'), Stratford, 1 Jan. 1707, asking him to present Stratford's plea to the society.

162-3. Timothy Titherton to Muirson, Stratford, 6 Feb. 1706/7, giving names of persons baptized on 2 Sept.

164-5. Sundry inhabitants of Stratford to Muirson, 27 Mar. 1707, asking him to try to obtain allowance for a missionary.

166-7. Memorial of Quakers to the Queen, asking disallowance of law against them in Connecticut. Referred to Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations, 8 Apr. 1705. Read 17 Apr. 1707 (notation).

168-9. Answer of Sir Henry Ashurst, agent of the colony, read 4 May 1707 (notation), says law was passed 32 years ago to suppress 'ranters', is generally regarded as obsolete, and Quakers do not show that any Friends have been prosecuted under it.

170-2. Counter-reply of the Quakers, read 5 June 1707 (notation).

173-4. Counter-reply by Ashurst, read 27 June 1707 (notation).

175-8. Counter-reply of Quakers, read 2 Oct. 1707 (notation).

179-80. Disallowance of the act, 11 Oct. 1707.

181-2. Unsigned memorandum to society, apparently by Heathcote, 18 June 1708, speaking of his visit to Stratford with Muirson and urging aid.

183. Samuel Johnson to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stratford, Connecticut, 12 Nov. 1766, acknowledging the archbishop's efforts on behalf of colonial bishops and presenting some arguments for them.

184. Undated account of the state of the Church in Connecticut, referring to visit of Muirson and Heathcote and asking for a missionary.

185. Undated fragment containing a note to the effect that the society does not think it should 'meddle with' affairs in Connecticut unless it receives an application from that colony.

186-7. Undated notes relating to Bishop Seabury's consecration and problem of providing a third bishop for the United States.

DELAWARE

188. Certificate of Principal (Jonathan Edwards) and fellows of Jesus College, Oxford, that Henry Nichols has been appointed to one of two fellowships in that college, established by Sir James Germain, whose holders are required to serve in the plantations if called to do so by the Bishop of London, 13 May 1703. On sheet containing printed instructions as to type of recommendation required by the society of those seeking appointment as missionaries.

189-90. Petition of inhabitants of Dover Hundred, Delaware, to Bishop of London, 30 Aug. 1703, asking for a minister.

191. Testimonial of James Chalmers and David Crawford to George Ross, London, 1 Mar. 1704/5.

192. Subscription for support of a minister by residents of Apoquimininck, 4 Sept. 1705. Indicates that they have built a church.

193-4. Petition of inhabitants of Apoquiminick to the society for a missionary, --- 1705. (Date partly torn off.)

Note: (xi. 7-8 belongs at this point).

195-6. Vestry of Dover Hundred to Society, 20 Mar. 1705/6, asking further allowance for Thomas Crawford because of long illness.

197. Thomas Crawford to Secretary, Dover Hundred, 3 Apr. 1706, reporting work in his cure.

198. Thomas Crawford to Secretary, Dover Hundred, 8 Apr. 1706, with similar information.

199-200. George Ross to Secretary, Newcastle, 17 May 1706. Reporting conditions in his parish.

201. Crawford to Secretary, Dover Hundred, 13 June 1706. Requests Prayer Books.

202-3. Testimonial to Thomas Jenkins, 28 June 1706.

204. Birth certificate and testimonial to William Black, signed by John Sharp, J.P., Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 21 Sept. 1706.

205. Secretary to Ross, Petty France, Westminster, 2 June 1707 (copy). Criticizing him for not writing oftener. Evans, who was supposed to acquaint the secretary with conditions in that area has been prevented by illness from visiting England as expected.

206. Jenkins and Black to Secretary, Torquay, 13 Aug. 1707, reporting difficulties in sailing for America.

207. Jenkins to Secretary. On board Ruby, Spithead, 30 Aug. 1707, reporting further difficulties.

208. Black to Secretary, Spithead, 30 Aug. 1707, concerning the same.

209. Jenkins and Black to Secretary, Portsmouth, 28 Oct., 1707, report further difficulties and refer to Cordiner's capture by the French.

210. Secretary to Black, Petty France, Westminster, 20 Jan. 1707/8. Society has authorized him to draw on the treasurer for £10.

211. George Ross to Secretary, Newcastle, 19 July 1708, reporting conditions in his parish and arrival of Black and Jenkins.

212-14. Jenkins to Secretary, Newcastle, 26 Aug. 1708. He has settled there instead of at Apoquiminick, where he was sent.

215. Thomas Crawford to Bishop of London, Kent County, Delaware, 20 Aug. 1708, asking his help in securing a larger allowance from society (copy). With note from Bishop Compton, Fulham, 20 Jan. 1708/9, asking that request be presented to the committee.

216. Secretary to Ross, Windsor Castle, 28 Aug. 1708, rebuking him for not reporting.

217-18. Crawford to Secretary, 31 Aug. 1708, Kent Co., Delaware, reporting conditions in his parish, which he estimates to be fifty miles long.

219. Secretary to Black, Petty France, Westminster, 6 Sept. 1708, criticizing him for not reporting his arrival and accusing him of being hotheaded and covetous, besides being Scotch. Letter is sent by Mr. Evans, who is presented as a good example (copy).

220. Secretary to Jenkins, Petty France, Westminster, 6 Sept. 1708, indicating that unfavourable reports of his and Black's character come from (Francis?) Philips.

221. Secretary to Black, Petty France, Westminster, 16 Feb. 1708/9 (copy). He is directed by the society to ask Black to report on the station juggling of Nichols, Ross, and Jenkins. Nichols has been dismissed by the society.

222. Secretary to Jenkins, Petty France, Westminster, 15 Feb. 1708/9 (copy). Society has approved report of committee holding that local support promised at Apoquimininck was sufficient to justify his being sent there. As he has violated the society's orders against changing stations without permission, he will receive no further payments until he has satisfied them in this matter.

223. Secretary to Ross, Petty France, Westminster, 15 Feb. 1708/9 (copy). He will receive no more money from the society because of his unauthorized removal from Newcastle to Chester.

224-5. Parishioners at Apoquiminick to Bishop of London, 7 Mar. 1708/, reporting that Jenkins has returned to them and asking renewal of the society's allowance. Even when residing at Newcastle, he preached among them frequently.

226-7. Jenkins to Secretary, Apoquiminick, 23 Mar. 1708/9, excusing his removal, and implying that he had not received society's instruction against changing stations before he did so. Accuses Colonel Quarry of inciting Apoquimininck to present a memorial against him. (This presumably preceeded 224-5).

228. Secretary to Ross, Petty France, Westminster, 3 June 1709 (copy). He can expect no further aid from the society until he has given a better justification of his change than he has so far.

229. Jenkins to Secretary, Apoquimininck, 20 June 1709, pleading for reinstatement.

230. Parishioners of Apoquiminick to Secretary, 5 Sept. 1709, reporting death of Jenkins in Philadelphia, 30 July 1709. Evans arranged the funeral and Talbot preached the sermon.

231. Secretary to Jenkins, Petty France, Westminster, 24 Sept. 1708 (copy), informing him that society has restored his allowance.

232. Secretary to vestry of Apoquiminick, 6 Jan. 1708/9 (copy). On learning of Jenkins's death, the society has directed Black, the missionary in Sussex, to serve them.

233. Secretary to Black, Petty France, Westminster, 6 Jan. 1708/9 (copy), informing him of his appointment to Apoquiminick. Indicates that Black reported being driven from his former post by the French, and that Colonel Nicholson confirmed the report.

234. Secretary to vestry at Newcastle, Petty France, Westminster, 7 Jan. 1709/10 (copy), introducing Robert Sinclair, who has been appointed to replace Ross.

235. Secretary to vestry at Newcastle, Petty France, Westminster, 27 Jan. 1709/10 (copy), asking them to put Sinclair in possession of the society's library.

236-7. Sinclair to Secretary, Newcastle, 7 Dec. 1710. Parish is divided between a pro- and anti-Ross party.

238. Vestry at Apoquiminick to Secretary, 11 Dec. 1710. They ask appointment of another missionary, as Black refuses to serve them, having accepted a cure in Ackamack, Virginia.

239-40. Vestry at Newcastle to Secretary, 2 Apr. 1711, asking increased allowance for Sinclair.

241. Secretary to vestry at Apoquiminick, Petty France, Westminster, 21 Apr. 1711 (copy), announcing appointment of Club as their missionary.

242. Secretary to Club, Petty France, Westminster, 21 Apr. 1711, informing him of his appointment to Apoquiminick, and that Humphreys, who brings this letter, will replace him at Oxford, Pennsylvania (copy).

243. Jacob Henderson to Secretary, Apoquiminick, 20 May 1711. On advice of the governor, Colonel Quarry, Evans, and Talbot, he is residing at Apoquiminick and serving that parish and Dover Hundred.

244-5. Vestry at Apoquimincik to Secretary, 24 June 1711, asking appointment of Henderson as their missionary. Indicate he had originally been sent to Dover Hundred.

246. Secretary to Henderson, Petty France, Westminster, 24 July 1711. On recommendation of Governor Gookin, the society is transferring him to Lewes.

247. George Ross to Secretary. On board the Hector, in sight of Sandy Hook, 18 Sept. 1711. He has got that far on his return from England.

248-9. Vestry at Newcastle to Society, undated, asking continuance of support for Ross.

250. Justices of the peace of Kent Co., Delaware, to the Society, 1 Oct. 1709, testifying to good conduct of Crawford.

GEORGIA

251-3. Comments by Bishop Terrick and Bishop Greene on proposed charter of Whitefield's college in Georgia, May 1767.

254. Northington to the Archbishop of Canterbury, 27 Aug. 1767, concerning the same.

255. Archbishop of Canterbury to the Earl of Northington, Lambeth, 28 Aug. 1767 (draft). The archbishop disapproves of the second draft of the charter, because it does not require the head of the college to be a member of the Church of England, but he wants Northington to say this and not make the archbishop responsible for the rejection.

256. George Whitefield to the Archbishop, Tottenham Court, 1 Sept. 1767, asking if the Lord President has acted on his petition. Notation, apparently by the archbishop, says that he replied by servant that he expected an answer from the Lord President any day.

257. Archbishop to Whitefield, 18 Sept. 1767. Draft of note accompanying letter from the Lord President.

258. Whitefield to the Archbishop, Tottenham Court, 13 Oct. 1767. Through a series of mistakes, the archbishop's letter with that of the Lord President has just reached him.

259-60. Whitefield to the Archbishop, Tottenham Court, 16 Oct. 1767. Defends omission of the requirement as many, probably a majority, of the contributors are dissenters, and governor and council of Georgia have approved the draft of the charter.

261. Whitefield to the Archbishop, Tottenham Court, 11 Nov. 1767, asking archbishop to send papers relating to the orphanage by bearer, and suggesting that he examine the charter of the College of New Jersey.

262-3. Whitefield to the Archbishop, Tottenham Court, 12 Feb. 1768, stating his intention of publishing his correspondence with the archbishop on the subject of the college.

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