Excerpt from A History of the Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York, Vol. 5 Sult may be, great credit is due to the faithful and scholarly work Of Doctors Lowndes, Keep, and Rogers. The editor who writes these words is responsible for the shortcomings of the work. To his predecessors belong the credit for whatever praiseworthy in it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A History of the Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York, Vol. 1: Compiled by Order of the Corporation; To the Close of the Rectorship of Dr. Inglis, A. D. 1783 Church - Organ Provided - Death of Lady Clarke - Negro Plot, 174! Handsome Additions to Church Furniture. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from A History of the Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York, Vol. 2: To the Close of the Rectorship of Dr. Moore, A. D. 1816 Benjamin Moore's Birth and Ancestry - Graduates at King's College Proceeds to England for Ordination - Ordained Deacon and Priest Elected Assistant Minister - His Marriage - President of Columbia Col lege - Regent of University of New York - Elected Rector i7s3 - Con secrated Bishop - Doors of Church to be Closed during Elections - Mr. Cave Jones Elected Assistant Minister - Institution of Society for Ad vancement of Religion and Learning - Election of Trustees for it and Grant of Lots - Benefactions to Rev. R. G. Whitmore - Grants to Assistant Ministers - Distribution of Hobart's Companion to tfie Altar Parochial Statistics for 1803 - 4 - Election of Rev. N. Bowen as Assistant -and of Rev. Thomas Y. How - Donation to Miss Seabury - Bishop Moore Struck by Paralysis - Appoints Dr. Beach as his Assistant. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A History of the Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York, Vol. 4: The Close of the Rectorship of Dr. Hobart and the Rectorship of Dr. Berrian The Question of the Residence of the Bishop - Action of the Vestry Thereon - Election of the Rev. James T. Johnston to Succeed Dr. Anthon as Assistant Minister - He Declines - Election of Dr. Wain wright - His Acceptance - The Use of Churches to Hold College Ex croises in Condemned - Report of Committee on Qualifications of Elec tors of Wardens and Vestrymen - Committee on Supplies and Repairs Appointed - Allowance for House Rent Granted to Assistant Ministers - Repairs on St. John's Chapel - Contract for New Organ - State of Church Music in the Parish - Grant to Dr. Schroeder - The Need of a Rural Cemetery - The Division of the Diocese - Purchase of an Epis c0pal Residence - Repairs to Roof of Trinity Church - Resolution in Regard to Interments - Report of Committee on Music - Precedence of Senior Presbyter - Action of Vestry - Letter of the Rector to Dr. Schroeder - Dr. Schroeder's Reply - Correspondence Laid before the Vestry - Resignation of Dr. Schroeder Accepted by the Vestry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ... proper they would pay ten shillings for each night and play at a Benefit Concert for the use of the Poor Children and paying so much for the same use as they can afford out of their subscription," all of which seems to have been agreed to. In the month of December, 1749, a great sensation was caused in polite society by the weddings of the rector and his assistant. The Post Boy of the 18th of that month contained the following announcement: "On Tuesday Evening last, the Reverend Mr. Barclay, Rector of Trinity-Church in this City, was married to Miss Rutgers, Daughter of the late Capt. Anthony Rutgers; and the next Evening his Assistant the Reverend Mr. Auchmuty, was married to Mrs. Tucker, Widow of the late Capt. Tucker: both Ladies of great Merit and valuable Accomplishments." In the issue of December 25th of this paper some lines are given which will be read with interest as illustrating the literary taste of the day. "Mr. Parker, "Your inserting the following occasional Lines in your next Paper, will oblige your constant Reader, "Philogamos." 1 N. Y. Gen. Conv. MSS., ii., 222. 1749 Michael Houdin 251 "Inspiring Phoebus! warm my friendly Mind, With all that's good, that's just, sublime or kind: And all ye sacred Nine! afford me Aid, While with the Man, I sing the lovely Maid. A Pair so match'd: If Bliss can be compleat On Earth; 'tis here, and only here 'tis meet. Jove thought, when first he formed the charming Fair, The Charge too great for any Mortal Care: 'Till B LAY'S Fame found Favour in his Eyes, And prov'd his Merit worthy of the Prize. All Heav'n approv'd, and not one Voice deny'd, When the God said, Let her be B Lay's Bride" "Mr. Parker, "Please to insert the following...

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