Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends

EARLY MINUTES OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING OF FRIENDS. (Continued from Volume X, page $41,) 30th of 8th Mo. 1754. Thomas Kite a poor Friend is in necessity of some money. John Wilson acquainted this Meeting with intentions of returning to England, & desires a Certificate to Cave Monthly Meeting in Yorkshire, or elsewhere. Jaeob Idon applies for a Certificate to Bridgetown in Barbadoes. Provided Redman, a poor woman, is in necessity. S7th of 9th Mo. 1754. Restore Lippincott & Deborah Cooper appeared & declared continued intentions of Marriage; Restore produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Burlington. Edward Pennington & Sarah Shoemaker declared their intentions of Marriage; . . . the Young Woman’s parents being present. produced a Joshua Dixon, lately arrived here on a Religious Visit, Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Baby in the Bishoprick of Durham dated the 26th of 3d. Mo. 1754. Samuel Fothergill being arrived on a Visit of Gospel Love . . pro¬ duced to this Meeting a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Hartshaw at Warrington, the 9th of 4th Mo. 1754, Robert Foster soon to return home applies for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting of friends at Devonshire house in London. ... . ... ... 25th of 10th Mo. 1754. William Brown being lately returned from his Travels in the Service of Truth, produced a Certificate from the Yearly Meeting of Amsterdam dated 20th of 8th Mo. 1752. Jacob Carver offered to this Meeting a paper signed by himself & Sarah his Wife Condemning their breach of Discipline in Marriage. A paper . . signed by Mary Henry condemning her marrying a Man of another Profession was read. Thomas Gilbert moved to settle with his Family in this City produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Falls, for himself & Rachel his Wife. Joshua Crosby disowned. . ... 29h of Uth Mo. 1754. Owen Roberts produced a Certificate from Monthly Meeting at Buck¬ ingham for himself & Jane his Wife. William Johnson produced a Certificate from Mens Meeting of Ballyhagan in Ireland. Thomas Soundy produced a Certificate from two Weeks Meeting In London. (9) 10 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Elizabeth Bailey, late Bowles, hath married a person not of our religi¬ ous Society. The Overseers acquainted this meeting that Joseph Allen had married a Person not of our religious Society. Application was made for the following Certificates: Stephen Harlan to Bradford Monthly Meeting; Joshua Lippincott to Salem Monthly Meeting; George Maris to Gwynnedd Monthly Meeting; Bichard Bowman to Chesterfield in Darbyshire. Isaac Martin to New York. — 27th of 12th. Mo. 1754. Charles Jenkins disowned. William Peters offered a paper signed by himself & Mary his Wife, condemning their manner of Marriage. Application was made for a Certificate to Chesterfield Monthly Meet¬ ing for Edward Brooks jun’r & Joanna his Wife. Application was made for a Certificate for John Hatkinson to Haddonfield on acc ’t of Marriage. 21st of first Mo. 1755. Caleb Evans offered a paper signed by himself & Sarah his Wife con¬ demning their marrying contrary to our Discipline. William Topham offered a paper signed by himself & Sarah his Wife, condemning their marrying contrary to our Discipline. Issachar Davis attending, a Certificate dated at Gwynnedd the 29 th of . was read. 5th Mo. 1753 . for marrying contrary to our Dis¬ A paper signed by Sarah Wayn cipline was read. had married one not of our Martha Lowther, late Brientnall, Society. Application was made for the following Certificates : James Trueman & Mary his Wife on acc ’t of removal to Haverford. Nathan Shepherd to Abington. William Oathcart on Aee’t of Marriage to Haddonfield. .. .. ... — 28th of 2d Mo. 1755. A Certificate for Isaac Hilderbrand & Susanna his Wife from Sadsbury Monthly Meeting was read, . A Certificate for Isaac Martin to Flushing on Long Island, was read. Abraham Brown offered a paper signed by himself & Mary his Wife, A paper signed by Mary Trotter condemning her conduct. The Friends appointed to visit Isaac Taylor are continued. The Friends appointed to visit Thomas Hill are desired to continue their care over him. The friends appointed on the Complaint of Edward Stroud against Kichard Renshaw, report they are in hopes the cause of Complaint will be removed, Application was made for the following Certificates:— Francis Bawle to Grace Street Monthly Meeting, London. Thomas Brown, jun'r, on Ace?t of Marriage, to Salem, New Jersey. . produced a Certificate from Monthly Meeting of Jacob Idon, Speightstown, dated 28th of 11th Mo. 1754. .. ... ... .. . Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting 11 88th of Third Month 1755. Joshua Howell delivered to this meeting Ten Pounds which our friend Edward Warner, deceased, desired might he applied to the poor belong¬ ing to this Meeting. Papers signed by Sarah Williams & Sarah Brown condemning their marriage, each of them twice, to Persons not of our Society were read. Joyce Benezet proposes going with Mary Peasly to visit friends on Long Island & desires a few lines by way of Certificate. Application was made for the following Certificates: —George Fisher to Warrington Monthly Meeting in York County. James Kinsey to Burlington. Edward Stabler to White Oak Swamp in Virginia, Bichard Wells to London. Jacob Bettt to Salem. 4th Month 85th 1755. Josiah Bottle offered a Paper condemning his marrying contrary to our Discipline. James Wharton offered a Paper condemning his conduct. Application was made for a Certificate for Will'm Laurence to Gwynnedd, & one for Thomas Soundy to Horslydown. 80th of Fifth Month 1755. A Certificate for William Logan to friends on Rhoad Island & New England . . . was read. Application was made for the following Certificates*. Joseph Pember¬ ton to Darby. John Bonsel to Darby; Jonathan Boberts to Nottingham. — 87th of Sixth Month 1755. The overseers report that they have often dealt with Joseph Johnson for neglecting to attend our Religious Meetings. Application was made for a Certificate for Isaac Attmore to North Carolina. 86th of 7th Month 1755. Samuel Oldman being returned from Antigua without proceeding to Ireland delivered back the Certificate he had from this Meeting. 89th of Eighth Month 1755. Comfort Hoag being here on a religious Visit a Certificate on her behalf from the Monthly Meeting at Hampton in the Province of New England, . were Also for Elizabeth Dean who accompanies her, .. . .. read. William Brown having lately returned from London, returned the Certificate he formerly had from this Meeting. A Certificate for Joshua Gill from the Monthly Meeting of Haddonfield was read. A Certificate for George Bowne from the Monthly Meeting of Flush¬ ing, . was read. The Overseers report that they have often treated with William Powell for keeping loose & Idle Company. a Person not of our Society. - . Aquila Roberts hath married . . ... 12 Early Minutes of Philadelphia. Monthly Meeting. 26th of 9th Month 1755. Nothing to report. Yearly Meeting intervening. . 3d of 10th Month 1755 Edward Jones & Alice Buckingham declared their Intentions of Marri¬ age ; Edward ’s Mother being present, , The Friends appointed to visit Thomas Rensbaw & "Wife, & those to enquire into the reports concerning Joseph Shute are Continued. Thomas Hill disowned. Certificates being prepared for Jonah Thompson and Charles Hughes, to North Carolina & Robert Holland to Haddonfield were approved. on behalf of John A certificate from Gwynnedd Monthly Meeting it is the Judgement of Starr & Mary his Wife being now produced this Meeting that we are not obliged to receive it, . are desired to return the Certificate back to Gwynnedd Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed to visit Benjamin Rawle report they have visited him. . . . Uriah Woolman produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meet¬ ing dated 4th of 8th Month 1755.1 John Austin hath lately married a Person not of our Society. Application was made for a Certificate for James Sharpe to Friends in North Carolina. Catherine Peynton & Mary Beasly . . having been sometime on a produced their Certificates. Religious Visit Isaac Greenleafe acquainted this Meeting with his intentions of ac¬ companying Joshua Dixon in his Visit to Friends in the Southern Colonies. Benjamin Trotter complains against Jacob Cooper for not complying to end the difference between them with an award . Israel Pemberton, having lately received, now produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting held in Fredericksburg township in South .. ... ... ... . . ... . ... .. Carolina, 10th of 10th Month 1755. (By adjournment) The Report of the Committee appointed to consider the most suitable Place to hold our Meetings for Business was considered. Sl8t of Tenth Month 1755. John Mifflin & Sarah Fishbourne declared their Intentions of Marriage; his Parents and her Guardian being present. Isaac Potter & Elizabeth Horne declared their Intentions of Marriage. disowned from marrying contrary to the rules of the Joseph Allen, Society. Certificate for Isaac Greenleafe to Friends in Maryland Virginia was granted. Certificate for James Sharp to Friends in Neuse River, North Carolina. John Austin, disowned for marrying contrary to the rules of the Society and non-attendance of meetings. The circumstances of the Widow Esther Brientnall and her daughter Jane, was reported. ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 13 28th of Eleventh Month 1755. Isaac Potter not having obtained a satisfactory Certificate from his the Meeting is not free to pass his Marriage at this time, . • father, . ... Samuel Bissell & Abigail Holloway declared their intentions of Marri¬ age. Aquila Roberts acquainted this meeting that he was sorry for breaking rules of the Society by marrying contrary to the rule of discipline. Ebenezer Robinson being returned with his Family to reside in this City produced a Certificate for himself & Amy his Wife from the Falls Monthly Meeting. 86th of Twelfth Month 1755. Cadwallader Evans lately returned from London, produced a Certifi¬ cate from the two weeks Meetings dated the 16th of Sixth Month 1755. Thomas Hill, disowned for misdemeanor & abusing the good character and Reputation of a Magistrate &c. Joshua Gill Certificate was not received, but returned to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting with reasons for not receiving it, with which they ap¬ peared to be satisfied. Joseph Shute, disowned. The Certificate for Lambert Torr to Blyth Monthly Meeting in Notting¬ hamshire was signed. . Owen Roberts, late of this City, Innholder disowned, . . David Reynolds intending a short stay in this City produced a Certifi¬ cate from a Monthly Meeting held at Cane Creek, North Carolina 2. Eighth Month, 1755. James Chattin, disowned for writing and publishing Seditious Papers, wherein the Characters of our Proprietors, Governor & others in Authority are abused. . • • 30th lmo. 1756. John Drinker, jun’r & Rachel Beneer declared their Intentions of Marriage; his Grandmother and her Mother being present. The Certificate of John Starr and his family from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting not received, as he is about returning to settle among them. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting acquainted us “that Jane Roberts & Chil¬ dren recommended from our Monthly Meeting by Certificate were in destitute circumstances, enquiry to be made by the Oversight of the Poor. The Friends appointed on the Affair between Benj. Trotter & Jacob Cooper report it is ended. Jonathan Lewis, disowned. Ephraim Jenkinson, disowned for breach of discipline in Marriage. Certificate for Comfort Hoag to Friends at Hampton, New England. Certificate for Elizabeth Dean to Friends at Salem in New England. .. 27th of Second Month 1756. . • . Elizabeth Horne expects to take the advice of Women Friends not to marry the Man [Isaac Potter]. The friends appointed to examine Alexander Parker’s Account Report it settled. 14 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. A paper signed by Ann Bevan, wife of Awbrey Bevan of Chester, acknowledging her Breach of our Discipline in marrying some years past was read and received. John White complains against Abraham Brown that he hath owed him Money a considerable time. ... 26th of Sd. Month 1756. Israel Cassel & Rebeckah Atkinson appeared at this meeting and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. The Parents being present gave their consent. David Reynolds requested a few lines by way of Certificate to Kennet Monthly Meeting. Margery Macmurtie (daughter of John Fisher) of this City, dis¬ owned for breach of Discipline in Marriage, . disowned for breach . Lydia Wells, daughter of John Holton, of Discipline in Marriage, . . . Jane Rakestraw of this City, disowned. Sarah Wheeler late Lewis, disowned for marrying contrary to our — ... .. .. ... .. ... . . .. Discipline. Certificates to Burlington for Edward Cathrall & Rachel his Wife, and their daughters Hannah & Mary were approved. Certificates for John Smith & Hannah his Wife & their Children to the Monthly Meeting of Burlington were approved. Isaac Milnor made acknowledgement of his breach of Discipline in Marriage. John White now desires to withdraw his complaint against Abraham Brown. Benjamin Morgan produced a Certificate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. .. . William Holton offered a Paper acknowledging & condemning his breach of Discipline in marriage. . . Isaac G-reenleafe being returned from accompanying our respected Friend Joshua Dixon in his Southern Journey, now returned the Certifi¬ cate he had from this Meeting, The Overseers report they have treated with John Goodwin, John Knight, hatter, & Abraham Brown for bearing Arms, &c. . . . ... . 80th day 4mo. 1756. The Friends appointed in the case of Sarah Cannon formerly of England, report that the Friends at whose house she now resides agree she should abide with them. Sarah "Wheeler was disowned for non-attendance and marrying contrary to the Rules of Discipline. Papers of Acknowledgement was received from Jemimah Edwards con¬ demning her Proeeedure in Marriage; also one from Marcy Coates con¬ demning the like Breach of our Discipline. Jane Roberts & Children, who now reside in North Wales, are in very low circumstances, • Thomas Renshaw was disowned for non-attendance of meetings, and marrying contrary to our Discipline. ... .. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 15 Attwood Cowman, disowned for worldliness, manner of dress as mariner, &e. Thomas Moore produced a Certificate from West River Monthly Meeting. Thomas West & Wife being lately removed to Haddonfield a Certificate was requested on their behalf. Restore Lippineott & Wife removed to settle at Haddonfield, applied for Certificate. Samuel Hill requests for Certificate to Deer Creek Meeting in Maryland. David Coarse requests for Certificate to Cecil Meeting in Maryland. The Overseers informed the Meeting they have dealt with John Mifflin & Joseph Fox for being concerned in promoting and advising to the late Declaration against the Indians, and offering Rewards for scalp¬ ing them, . disowned for the above offence. .. 28th of 5th month 1756. John Franklin (of New York) and Deborah Morris jun, appeared at this meeting and declared their Intentions of Marriage. The young man produced his Parents consent in writing; the Meeting was acquainted by the Grandfather of the young woman of her father’s consent. Benjamin Rawle of this city, Merchant, was disowned for eluding the authorities in payment of Duties to the government, &c. . .. .. . .. . Thomas Renshaw professes some concern for his past misconduct . . . the paper remains under Consideration. . . . Certificates for Religious service was prepared for Samuel Fothergill to Friends at Hartshaw in Lancashire, Great Britain, Mary Peasley to Friends at Mountmelliek, Ireland, Catharine Payton to Friends at Bawley, Worcestshire. Francis Rawle returned the Certificate he had from this Meeting directed to Gracious Street Meeting in London. . . . Application was made for the following Certificates: Nathaniel Johnson to Hartshaw, in Lancashire, G. B. ; Thomas Crosby, Benjamin Morgan & Caleb Carmalt to Graeious Street Mo. Meeting in London, and for John Jones, son of John Jones, Joynor, deceased, on account of Marriage, to Crosswicks. A certificate on behalf of Joshua Gill an Ancient Friend, who now resides at Fairhill, from Haddonfield . was received. — . . 25th day of 6th month 1756. John Cooper, lately settled in this city, produced a Certificate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, . . which was delivered to John Arnott to record. . 80th of 7th month 1756. A paper from Hannah Milnor acknowledging her Breach of Discipline in marrying contrary to the rules of our Society and against her parents wishes . • the meeting agrees to accept her acknowledgment. A Certificate for Samuel Emlen, jun’r, directed to Devonshire House Monthly Meeting in London or Elsewhere was signed. A Certificate for Patience Richardson to the monthly meeting of Chester, was signed. ■ Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 16 Samuel Morris jun'r attending this meeting with a paper signed by himself & his wife condemning their conduct in marrying contrary to our Discipline, . after consideration the Meeting agrees to accept it. J-ohn Cumming, of this city, shoemaker, attending, produced a paper expressing concern for breach of our Discipline in marrying out & desir¬ ing to be continued under the notice of Friends which the meeting agreed to accept. Thomas Maule Requested a Certificate for himself, Zillah his wife & children to Haverford Monthly Meeting. Joshua Fisher applies on behalf of Fenwick Fisher for a Certificate to Duck Creek mo. meeting, on acco. of marriage & settlement. . Sarah Moulder (late Carlisle) was disowned for marrying con¬ trary to the rules of Discipline. . . . . 27th of 8th mo. 1756. Peter Worrall & Susannah Dillwyn declared their Intentions of Marri¬ . Susannah being a Widow . • Fmends are to see that proper Provision be made for her Children • • in the Settlement of their Father Ts age, .. . . Estate. William Powell of this City, Cooper, . . disowned. Esther White & Grace Fisher, - . desired Certificates for Religious service in Long Island, New York & Oblong . . . which were granted. A Certificate for Daniel Quicksall & his Wife Mary dated At Chester¬ field was received. Rachel Rees was found guilty of a Breach of our Discipline in Mar¬ riage, . . . . . 31st of 8th mo. 1756. {Adjourned Monthly Meeting.) . . . Joshua Fisher brought in a report which exonorated him from having intentionally taken ten half Barrells of Gunpowder to evade pay¬ ing duty, .. . 24th of 9th mon. 1756. Peter Worrall & Susanna Dillwyn declared continued Intentions of marriage. Peter produced a Certificate from Sadsbury monthly meeting. The Certificate for Thomas Maule his wife & children to Radnor, was signed. Certificates for WilPm Basset to Salem and for Pearson Parvin to Barbadoes were approved • • Richard Wells produced a Certificate from the two weeks meeting in London . .. - 29th of 10th mo. 1756. Francis Rawle & Rebecca Warner declared their Intentions of marriage, her Mother being present, • . Peter Howard & Elizabeth Chaddock declared their Intentions of marriage. Ann Linnon was disowned for outgoing in Marriage & neglecting the attendance of Meetings for Worship, &e. . . .. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 17 this City, Cooper, disowned for non- Nathaniel Allen jun’r of attendance of meetings, . disowned having joined another profession, . . Agnes Eastbume, • is desired to read the same A paper signed by Jane Widas Susanna Brown & Jane Hoskins returned Certificates, having accom¬ plished their religious service in New England & New York. A certificate from Newark Monhtly Meeting held at Centre was pro¬ duced on behalf of Benjamin Savill, who for sometime resided in this city, and hath since removed to Great Britain, . Application was made by William Montgomery for Certificate on acc't of Marriage to Haddonfield. A Certificate for Robert Yeree who is lately removed to settle at Abington, was signed. Jane Warner disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of ... . . ... .. . . . Discipline. .. . . Thomas Gawthorp being on religious service, produced a Certi¬ . ficate dated at Kendal, Westmoreland, Great Brittain, 3/10/1755. . . Christopher Willson & John Hunt, who have lately arrived from Great Brittain having been on religious service, &c., now return their .. . . Certificates, . A letter from Thomas Penn & Rich ’d Penn Proprietors of this Province in answer to an address forwarded to them. Peter Howard & Elizabeth Chadwick continued their Intentions of . marriage. His father & mother being now present Michael Walton, of this City, Blacksmith, disowned, . Thomas Hallowell complains Against Thomas Brown, jun’r that he does not comply with the payments of a Just Debt, • • • ... .. . . 31st of 12th month 1756. John Baker, of this City, Shipwright, was disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of Discipline, • • • Abraham Brown is still continued under the care of Friends. Thomas Hopkins & Sarah Gar r agues laid their proposal of marriage before this meeting • • Lawrence Rice and Ann Duvat declared their Intentions of marriage, the young woman’s father being present, • Mary Warner (late Hoskins) disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of Discipline. Mary Stevens (late Pugh) disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of the Discipline. Martha Jackson (late Hughes) disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of Discipline. Rebecca Wood, disowned, » • A Certificate for Mary Murray to New York was signed. A certificate was produced by Phineas Jenkins jun’r from Abington, . .. . ... Application was made for the following Certificates1 Joseph Price to Duck Creek; Joseph Young to London; Caleb Attmore to North Carolina; James Hall to Derby; Benjamin Gibbs for himself & wife to Haverford, being removed to settle there- Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 18 Hannah Barnes (late Phipps) was disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of Discipline & against her parents wish . . . 28th of 1st. mo. 1757. Thomas Hopkins & Sarah Garrigues declared continuance of Intentions of Marriage; the Parents of the young man & the Father of the young woman being present. Thomas Hughs & Jane Adams laid their proposals of Marriage before this Meeting, The complaint of Sarah Trotter against Lydia Biddle is settled. William Hood laid before this Meeting a Paper condemning his breach of Discipline in regard to Marriage, • Richard Renshaw, Innholder, disowned for marrying contrary to the Rules of Discipline, &e. John Hastings attending this Meeting produced a paper signed by himself & his Wife condemning their marriage • • • contrary to the . rules of Discipline. Certificate for John Hart to Salem was signed. Esther White & Grace Fisher . . returned their Certificates (for religious service) in New York Government. The following Certificates were received: Aquila Jones from Goshen Monthly Meeting; Hezekiah Boon from Exeter Monthly Meeting; John Stamper was dealt with for administering Oaths in the Execution of his Office as a Magistrate, . . . . .. . . .. . 25th 2nd mo. 1757. Thomas Hough [Hughs] & Jane Adams appear ’d at this Meeting being the seccond time nothing appearing to obstruct their proceeding in Marriage the Meeting leaves them at liberty to solemnize the same. John Parrock & Mary Bell declar’d their intentions of Marriage. .. . Isachar Davis disowned. The testimony against Wm. Powell was read. Samuel Powell disowned, . . John Paschall, late of this City, Practitioner, disowned. William Wishart was treated with for having purchased a slave. . Joseph Trimble, a youth placed apprentice to Benj. Kendall, attended with a Certificate from Concord Monthly Meeting, William Pearson produced a Letter signed at Darby . . . . .. ... 25th of 3rd month 1757. ... Henry Steel & Mary Sim declared intentions of Marriage, the young woman’s uncle William Moode . • • gave his consent. The Testimony against Samuel Powell, Shoemaker, was performed. A paper was delivered by Ann Pearson condemning her breach of Discipline in Marriage, Sarah Cannon, disowned, . . Jame3 Logan was treated with in respect to his Purchase of a Slave ... ... ... .. . . . Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting 19 A Certificate for Henry Drinker on account of Marriage to Wilmington Monthly Meeting was signed. Certificate for Thomas Crosby to Gracious Street Meeting, London, was signed. Certificate for Mordecai Yamall, for religious service, in Great Brittain & elsewhere, . . . apply ’d for a Certificate on behalf of himself Thomas Clark & wife to Wilmington, . • • Application was made for a Certificate for James Wagstaff on account of marriage to friends at Gwynedd. Certificate for Patrick Ogibly wife & Children removed to settle at Richland . . was granted. Peter Worrall produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Sadsbury .. . . It was reported that William Logan, or his wife, had lately purchased a Negro, Elijah Brown, Apprentice, attended with a Certificate from Monthly Meeting of East Notingham, . Thomas Shoemaker, son of Dorothy Shoemaker of Abington, produced a Certificate on his behalf from the Monthly Meeting of Abington. ... . . 29th 4th mo. 1757. Rachel Rees sent in a paper condemning her breach of Discipline in Marriage. . . . Thomas Fisher, (cooper) disowned, Thomas Furniss now attending . . . the paper condemning his breach of Discipline in marriage, . . was read. George Shoemaker, jun’r attended this meeting with paper condemn¬ ing his breach of Discipline in marriage. Certificate for Jacob Jacobs to Perquimins, North Carolina, was requested. Certificate for Josiah Bunting to Derby. Certificates for Uriah Woolman, having occasion of going to North Carolina on business, also his brother, John, being about to sett out on a religious Visit to Friends in that Province, were granted. . .. . 27th of 5 mo. 1757. On inquiry it appears that Jacob Jacobs hath no right of membership with us, . . . Benjamin Buffington . . . produced a Certificate for religious service, from Swanzy in New England. Robert Evans attended with a Certificate dated at Falls Mon. Meeting ... Application was made for Certificates for William Dinsdale to friends at Gracious Street Monthly Meeting in London, and for Henry Shute to Friends at Burlington on acet of marriage. Thomas Jay laid before this meeting a following paragraph of the last Will of John George Kentner, ... 20 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 24th of 6th mo. 1757. Nathan Baker disowned. John Hart, late of Philadelphia, Smith, now residing at Lancaster, disowned for marrying contrary to the rules of Discipline William Logan & Wife brought a Narrative relating to their purchase of a slave with which the Meeting appeared to be satisfied. William Holton attended with a paper condemning his conduct in marrying contrary to the rules of Discipline • • John Stamper of this City, Merchant, disowned for administering the Oath as a Magistrate. Caleb Carmalt being lately returned from London, produced Certi¬ ficate from the two Weeks Meeting in Gracious Street, Application was made for a Certificate for Henry Jones to Falls in Bucks County on acco’t of Marriage. Sarah Morris having returned from her journey to Long Island, deliv ered to the Meeting her Certificate, • • • ... . ... 29th of 7th month 1757. Leonard Hayward & Martha Elback laid their proposals of Marriage before this meeting. A Certificate for John Hood & Wife from Abington, was read. 26th of 8th mo. 1757. Richard Parker and Lydia Warder j ’r declar ’d Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Jonathan Shoemaker and .Sarah Lownes declared Intentions of Mar¬ riage, • • . His parents gave their consent. Rebecca Lea (now called Kroyter) disowned. Robert Adams is continued under further care • • • and to be assisted in procuring suitable places for his children. Certificates for Paul Osborn to Swanzey, New England; and for George Bowne to the Monthly Meeting at Flushing, Long Island. James Wood, of this City, Boatbuilder, disowned for marrying con¬ trary to the Rules of Discipline. William Rakestraw requested a Certificate to Friends at Haverford, being about to remove there. Certificate for Joseph Johnson to Haverford on acct. of Marriage. Certificate to Joseph Rakestraw to Richland on acct. of Marriage. A paper by Alice Devonshire condemning her Breach of Discipline in was read. She desires that Care of Friends may be ex¬ Marriage tended to her Children. Joseph Pemberton produced a Certificate from Derby Monthly Meeting dated the 3rd Instant. .... ... 80th of 9th mo. 1757. ... Jonathan Shoemaker and Sarah Lownes continued their Inten¬ tions of Marriage; her Father and Mother gave their consent. (To he continued.)