Minute Book of the Corporation of the united
Episcopal Churches of Christ Church of St Peters Church in
the City of Philadelphia
      1784

  At a Meting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal
Churches of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of
Philadelphia at the Rectors House on Monday April 19, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Wardens:
Woodrop Sims
William Pollard

Vestry Men:
Joseph Bullock Robert Towers John Morris John David William
Adcock Benjamin Wynkoop Joseph Claypoole Francis Gurney Peter
DeHaven Thomas Casdrop John Chaloner William Price

Agreeable to Doctor Kearsely's Will the Vestry took into consideration
the choice of a Treasurer for Christ Church Hospital, when Mr. James
Reynolds was unanimously elected for the ensying year.

The undermentioned were elected officiers for the following year viz
 Matthew Whitehead  Clerk of Christ Church
 George Stokes......Sexton of St. Peters Church
 Jacob Diegel.......Sexton of Christ Church

Mr. Sims and Mr. Chaloner were appointed a Committee to procure a Clerk
 for St. Peters Church.
Mr. Sims and Mr. Wynkoop were appointed a Committee to view the new
 frame Building, on the south side of St. Peter's Church Burying
 Ground, and take such measures as they shall think necessary.
Mr. Sims Mr. Gurney and Mr. Price were appointed a Committee to form an
 estimate of the expense of building a brick wall of a board a board fence
 around St. Peters Church Burying Ground.
Mr. Claypoole Mr. Towers Mr. Dehaven and Mr. M. Clarkson were appointed
 a Committee to superintend Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Pollard Mr. Chaloner and Mr. M. Clarkson were appointed a Committee
 to rent the parsonage house and lot on an improving lease, agreeable
 to a former minute of Vestry.
Mr. Adcock and Mr. Bullock were appointed a Committee to settle Mr.
 Reynolds last years accounts and the accounts of the late acting Church
 Warden. The said Committee are also to lay before Vestry the
 particular state of Mr. Reynolds accounts, particularising the
 monies upended on the repairs of the Estate and for the suypport of the
 pensioners.
Mr. Pollard Mr. Chaloner and Mr. M. Clarkson were reappointed a Committee
 to collect the deeds and relative to Dr. Kearsley's Estate and to settlde the accounts
 of the Executors to the estate of Dr. Kearsley and report the balance to Vestry.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the united Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia at the
Rectors House on Wednesday April 20, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Warden
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
John Chaloner Gerardus Clarkson Francis Gurney John Morris
Benjamin Wynkoop Robert Towers Joseph Claypoole and Peter
DeHaven

The Committee appointed to form an estimate of the Expense of
 building a wall around St. Peters Church Burying Ground and reported
 the expense of doing the same. It was therefore unanimously resolved
 that a subscription whould be opened for the building a wall around
 St. Peters Church Burying Ground and for putting new windows in
 the upper story of Christ Church.
Resolved that the Rector of the acting Church Warden be a Committee
 to draught a subscription paper for the above purpose and report
 the same to the next meeting of Vestry, which is to be held at the
 Rectors House on Friday next, the notices mentioning that the
 business of the meeting will respect the raising of money by
 subscription for the aforesaid purposes.
The Rector, Reverend Mr. Blackwell, Dr. Clarkson, Mr. M. Clarkson, Mr.
 Pollard and Mr. Chaloner were reappointed to meet the Clergy and a
 committee of Vestry from St. Pauls Church and such Clergy of delegates
 from the severa; churches in this state as shall attend in this City
 on the 24 May next agreeable to circular letters sent by the Clergy
 and delegates from this city.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal
Churches of Christ Church and St. Peters CHurch on Friday April 30, 1784
at the Rectors House:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Warden:
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Gerardus Clarkson John Chaloner Townsend White William Price
Adam Hubley Benjamin Wynkoop William Adcock Robert Towers
Peter Dehaven and John Morris

The Committee appointed to draught a form to head a subscription
 paper for to raise money to build a wall around St. Peters Church

 Burying Ground and to put new windows in the upper story of
 Christ Church, reported the following which was adopted viz.
 We the subscribers promise to pay the sums annexed to our res-
 pective names, towards building a wall around St. Peters Church
 Burying Ground and putting new windows in the upper stroy of
 Christ Church.
Mr. W. Sims was unanimously elected Treasurer for the monies to be
 raised for the purposes of building a wall.
Resolved that Mr. Sims Mr. Gurney and Mr. Chaloner be a Committee to
 treat with a bricklayer to undertake the building of the wall and
 report different plans of walls, with the estimate of the Expense to
 the next meeting of Vestry.
Resolved that Mr. Pollard and Mr. Dehaven be a Committee to put windows
 in the upper story of Christ Church as soon as funds shall be pro-
 vided.
Resolved, that the City of Liberties be divided into four districts for the
 convenience of collecting subscriptions for the wall and our 1st from the
 North side of Race Street upwards 2nd. From the south side of Race
 Street to teh North side of Chestnut Street inclusive 3rd. From the
 south side of Chestnut Street to the North side of Pine Street inclusive
 and 4th. From the South side of Pine Street downwards. The following
 gentlemen are classed to undertake to solicit subscriptions
 1st division. Mr. Chaloner Mr. Dehaven, Mr. Bickham Mr. David and
  Mr. Towers.
 2nd division. Mr. Pollard Mr. M. Clarkson Mr. Adcock Mr. Gurney and
  Mr. Harris.
 3rd division. Mr. J. White Mr. Bullock Mr. Wynkoop Mr. Sims and
  Doctor Clarkson.
 4th division. Mr. Hall Mr. Claypoole Mr. Price Mr. Hubley and
  Mr. Casdrop.
Resolved that one of the Gentlemen of each class be served with
 notice of the appointment of himself H g the district assigned
 them.
The Committee appointed to procure a Clerk for St. Peters Church
 reported that Mt. Andrew Adgate had agreed to serve as Clerk to
 said church for the present. It was therefore agreed that he should
 be in[unclear] to the Clerks salary, for the time he may officiate.
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  At a meeting of the united Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia, at the Rector
House on Monday June 14, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Warden:
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Robert Towers Joseph Claypoole Benjamin Wynkoop William
Adcock Francis Gurney John David John Morris Gerardus
Clarkson John Chaloner William Price and Thomas Casdrop

Mr. Wynkoop Mr. Towers Mr. Gurney Mr. David Mr. Chaloner and
 Mr. Morris were appointed a Committee to immediately contract
 with work men and purchase materials, to build the wall around
 St. Peters Church Burying Ground, as far as the funds allotted
 for that purpose will admit of and to employ a suitable person
 to superintend the same if they shall think proper.
The committee appointed to put windows in the upper story
 of Christ Church, are desired to purchase the materials for that
 purpose and contrat with suitable workmen to complete the same.
Mr. Whitehead consenting to collect the subscriptions money to
 build St. Peters Church wall and at one and one half [unclear] he was
 appointed to receive the same and pay it to the treasurer.
A letter from the Reverend Dr. White, chairman of the Committee
 of the Episcopal Church in the State of Pennsylvania, reporting
 the proceedings of the state meeting of the clergymen and lay
 delegates from sunday Congregations of the Episcopal Church
 in the State of Pennsylvania was read and it was agreed that the
 consideration thereof should be postponed, until a future Meeting
 of Vestry.
The Committee appointed to collect the papers of Dr. Kearsleys
 Executors relative to the Estate belonging to Christ Church
 Hospital, are authorized to commence a suit to obtain the
 same if they shall find it necessary.
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  At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia
at the Rectors House on Monday July 5, 1784:

Present:
Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Warden:
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Benjamin Wynkoop Francis Gurney Robert Towers John Morris
William Adcock William Price and John Chaloner

The Committee appointed to rent the Parsonage House and lot,
 presented to Vestry a lease for said House to the executed, renting
 the same to William Smith and William Cox for seven years at two
 hundred fifty pounds per annum from the 30 June last, the rent
 payable in quarterly payments. It being read and approved of, the
 Seal of the Corporation was affixed thereto.
Ordered that one hundred pounds per annum, out of the above sent be paid
 to the rector, by the acting Church Warden, in four quarterly payments.
Whereas the rubrick hath given no special direction concerning the
 time for using the service for the Churching of Women. The Vestry
 therefore desire that the Ministers in future may not read the same
 during divine Service on Sundays, but within on the weekly Prayer
 Days or else on Sundays after the desisions of the Congregation.
 The Church Warden is to furnish the Sexton of such Church with
 a copy of the above Minute.
Mr. Claypoole was added to the Committee for putting windows
 in the upper story of Christ Church.
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At a meeting of the COrporation of the united Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peters Church on the City of Philadelphia, at the
Rectors House on Thursday July 29, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Warden:
William Pollard

Vestry Men:
Gerardus Clarkson Matthew Clarkson Peter Dehaven Joseph Claypoole
Robert Towers George Bickham John Morris and Benjamin Wynkoop

The Committee of Christ Church Hospital brought before Vestry, a state
 of the bad repairs of said Hospital of the insufficiency of the house to
 accommodate the pensioners, also a state of the duns and as follows viz

The Committee appointed by Vestry to the Management of Christ Church
Hospital think it incumbent on them, to lay before Vestry the following
information relative to the said Institution viz.
That the house made use of as an Hospital, is a small old Building
two stories high with garrets, has a kitchen, our which is a chamber;
the whole much out of repair.
That in the building eight pensioners are lodged in a manner rather
uncomfortable, arising from the smallness of inconvenience of the house
that besides the eight pensioners above mentioned, twelve others, part of
of the benefits of the Instiutions, in lodgings or rooms in different
parts of the city, the rents of which are apid out of the funds
belonging to the Hospital.
That the arrival expense for the support of those twenty pensioners
is as follows viz
  For mainenance and fire wood for 20 women at 30/ ea per annum 360"-"-
  For rent of out pensioners................at 120/per annum.....72"-"-
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                        432"-"-
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That your committee are of opinion that a much greater expense arises
from the manner in which the Pensioners are at present maintained,
tan would if a suitable Building was erected, whereun they might be
comfortably lodged and accommodated together, under the care of a precedent
matron.
That for the want of such a building it is not in the power of Vestry
or your Committee ot comply with the will of the testator, by which
he directs that the receiving in of poor sick and distressed persons and
supplying them with meat, drink, lodging and the assistance of
persons practising physick and surgery, the said corporations and their
successors shall proceed as high as possible may be in the managing
and conducting the same as is set forth in and by a lay or ordinace
founded on an act of general assembly of this province insisted an
act for the encouraging and establishing of an Hospital for the relief
of the sick poor of this province and for the reception and cure of lunatics
passed in the 4th year of the reign of the late King George the second.
That it appears to your COmmittee from the said will that a legacy
of eight hundred pounds Penn. currency in cash with ground
rents, amounting to about seventy six pounds per annum of where twenty
four pounds and 11 1/6 per annum from the death of the estator and fifty pounds
9/6 per annum from the death of his widow/ which happened in the

Year 1770/ought long since to have been in the hands of the
Treasurer of the Hospital.
That those sums together with the money which a pasture lot
belonging to the Hospital and which by the will is ordererd to be sold,
would produce a sum more than sufficient to erect a suitable building
wherein all the pensioners, which the income of the houses belonging
to the insitution could support, might be comfortably and reputably
maintained.
The following is the amount of the said sums viz
  Legacy........................800"-"-
  Pasture lot will sell for.....600"-"-
  due on 76 per annum of grants.470"-"-
                1070"-"-
  It appears from the account of 
  the testators Executive exhibited
  the 7 Aug 1783 more than one
  year after his death that there
  was a balance belonging to the
  Estate then remaining in her
  hands about sufficient to discharge
  the said legacy of 800~ if int.
  is due thereon, say for 11 years
  there will be....................528"-"-
              2390"-"-
  Philadelphia July 28, 1784      Matthew Clarkson
               Peter Dehaven
               Robert Towers
               Joseph CLaypoole
 The said committee also reported that the past tot left by Doctor
 Kearsley to said Hospital was some time ago tot for a term of years
 and that some time is yet unexpired and it their opinion that it will be
 to the interest of the Hospital, that said tot should be sold
 as soon as possible, as tots saying contiguous thereto, sell at their
 time at a high price.
Vestry having considered the matter, concerned feebly with the Committee
 and requested them to agree with the present holder of the lot, for the
 unexplained time of the lease on the best terms they could and if any
 proposals are made them for the purchase of said toll, they are to
 acquaint Vestry therewith.
Vestry being informed, that Mr. Hachet one of the pensioners in the
 Hospital, was not a suitable oject of that charity, the Committee
 were desired to inquire into her situation and to report the same to
 the next Vestry.

  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia at the
Rectors House on Thursday August 12, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Wardens:
William Pollard
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Joseph Claypoole Gerardus Clarkson Matthew Clarkson William Price
John David Peter Dehaven John Chaloner Adam Hubley Robert Towers
and John Morris

Resolved unanimously that the Committee for building St. Peters
 Church wall, be authorized contract with Mr. William Gray to
 complete the same immediately.
The Vestry earnestly desire the gentlemen who have the subscription
 papers for the raising of money for the wall use, to do all in their
 power to forward the subscriptions as soon as possible.
The committee for the care of Christ Church Hospital inform Vestry
 that upon enquiry they are satisfied in respect to Mr. Hackets
 being a suitable object of that charity. The committee further
 report that they have understood that six of the Hospital
 pensioners recieve 2/6 per week from the overseers of the poor, of which
 they think Vestry should be acquainted.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia
at the Rectors House on Thursday September 15, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. William White Rector

Church Warden:
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Peter Dehaven, John Chaloner, Robert Towers, Benjamin Wynkoop
William Adcock, John David, John Morris, Francis Gurney
Joseph Claypoole and George Bickham

Resolved that the different committees should meet as soon as possi-
ble, to compare their subscriptions texts with the Church Books to
discover those persons of the congregations who have not been waited on
for their subscriptions [unclear] building the wall and that they be
called on as soon as possible.
Mr. Adcock reported that the committee appointed to examine the accounts
of the treasurer of Christ Church Hospital had complied herewith and
found them right and a balance in his hands at Easter last amounting to

one hundred and fifty five pounds and one half penny
the Church Warden is directed to have the bead work on the piers
of Christ Church completely repaired.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia at
the Rectors House on Wednesday October 27, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. William White Rector

Church Warden:
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
John Chalonerm, Joseph Claypoole, Gerardus Clarkson, Robert Towers
Matthew Clarkson, Joseph Bullock, Townsend White and Thomas
Casdrop

The Committee for the case of Christ Church Hospital laid before
Vestry, an agreement dated yesterday, made with Harry Meyer for a
lot of ground in Hickory Lane, sold to said Harry Meyer for seven
hundred and fifty pounds a peice. Which being read and approved of the
seal of the corporation was affixed hereto.

THe collection of Pew Money is desired to inform such persons, as are in arrears of Pew
Rent two years or upwards, that unless the same be speedily paid
off, it is the intention of Vestry to sent their settings to others; for
the purpose of accommodating the numerous applicants for views
and to discharge the monies due for buildling the wall around St.
Peters Church.
The Vestry being informed that many persons wish to see an
academy instructed in connection with these churches, the [unclear]
gentlemen are appointed a committee to consider of the expediency
appreciably there of and it they judge proper to digest and propose
a plan for the purpose: viz, the Rector, Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Chaloner,
Mr. Wynkoop and Dr. Clarkson.
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At a meeting of the corporations of the united Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia at
the Recotors House on Monday November 8, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. William White Rector

Church Wardens:
William Pollard
Wooddrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Benjamin Wynkoop, Matthew Clarkson, John Chaloner, Robert Towers
Gerardus Clarkson, John David, John Morris and Townsend White

The Committee appointed at the last meeting of Vestry to form a
plan, for the establishment of a school in this City, reported the
following, which was approved of viz.
The committee appointed at the last meeting of Vestry reprot; that the
design of instituting an academy of the protestant Episcopal Church
in this City, is in their opinion expedient of practicable; and for carrying it
into execution, they recommend that a subscription be encouraged by
the Vestry, and that all persons who shall on or before the first day of
January next, have [unclear] at least ten persons to the intended
Seminary be invited to meet in Christ Church on the day above mentioned
in the forenoon, immediately after divine service to enact fundimental
laws of elect visitors for the government of the sum. And
they further summoned, that it be declared to the subscribers as
essential to the intended Seminary. That it shall be under the
government of sixteen Persons; every one of whom shall either be a
Clergyman of some Church of the protestant Episcopal Communion
now, or here after being in this city, or within five mites thereof, or
he shall be qualified to be elected a Vestryman in one or more of the
said churches and have either subscribed the sum of at least ten pounds
to the said seminary or secured his education therein and left it with
an honorable certificate of his conduct adn proficiency. Signed
                  William White
                  Benjamin Wynkoop
                  Matthew Clarkson
                  John Chaloner
                  Gerardus Clarkson
Resolved, that the above mentioned committee be desired to take measure
to carry the plan into Execution and that the Church Wardens
Mr. Townsend and Mr. Hubley be added to the Committee.
Resolved; that as the above mentioned design is interesting to
the Episcopal Communion in general the committee are desired
to communicate their proceedings therein, to the Rector, Church
Wardens and Vestry men of St. Pauls Church.
Resolved; that the same committee be appointed to lease on ground
rent for twenty one years, that part of the Parsonage House and Lot
not be used to William Smith, under a covenant at the end of said term.

That the buildings of brick or stone, shall be paid for by the
Vestry at the valuation of indifferent persons, or retained by the
lesees under the same ground rent, until paid for, at the option
of the Vestry.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church, in the City of Philadelphia, at
the Rectors House, on Thursday December 9, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. William White, Rector

Church Warden:
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Joseph Claypoole, Francis Gurney, William Price, Robert Towers, Adam
Hubley, George Bickham, John Chaloner, Gerardus Clarkson, Matthew
Clarkson and Joseph Bullock

The Vestry requested the Rector to have charity summons preached in
the churches both forenoon and afternoon, on Sunday the 19th instant; for the
hour of the congregations of that notice be given thereof on Sunday
next in the churches and in the publick news papers.
The Vestry being of opinion, that it said be agreeable to the Congrega-
tion of St. Peters Church, to omit the voluntary usually played before
the reading of the first lesson; the Church Warden is desired to notify
the organist thereof.
The Church Warden is desired to return the thanks of Vestry, to
Mr. William Walton for teh Beir he made and presented for the
use of St. Peters Church.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peters Church, in the City of Philadelphia, at the Rectors House,
on Friday December 24, 1784:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. William White, Rector

Church Warden:
Wooddrop Sims

Vestry Men:
John Morris, Robert Towers, Adam Hubley, John David, Benjamin Wynkoop,
Matthew Clarkson, Gerardus Clarkson, Joseph Claypoole, George Bickham.

 The Church Warden informed Vestry that the charitable collections on
Sunday last amounted to one hundred and fifty five pounds twelve shilling and
eight pence. That he had since received of Dr. White fifteen shillings and ten
pence making in the whole one hundred and fifty six pounds, eight shilings

and six pence. The Rector and Church Wardens are desired to destribute the collec-
tion in the usual manner.
The committee appointed to lease on ground rent the lot of Ground back of
the Parsonage House report that they and Mr. Ball had proposed to open an
alley from Third Street into Second Street on conditions that each party should
enjoy a mutual priveledge of making use of said alley. The committee
are authorized to assure Mr. Ball that the Vestry will ratify an agree-
ment if made for the proposed improvement.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ CHurch
and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia, at the Rectors House, on Monday
January 10, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. William White, Rector

Church Warden:
Wooddrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Gerardus Clarkson, William Hall, Robert Towers, John David, Benjamin
Wynkoop, George Bickham, Adam Hubley, John Morris, Joseph Bullock,
William Price, Townsend White, Joseph Claypoole, John Chaloner.

The Committee for promoting a subscriptions for the purpose of instituting
an academy of the protestant Episcopal Church informed Vestry that
they had used every means in their power to get subscriptions for said Pur-
pose and in consequence whereof the sum of
was subscribed on or before the first instant, on which day trustees were
elected and fundamental laws enacted agreeably to the proposal of
Vestry.
The Church Warden reported to Vestry, that on St. John day, charity Sermon
was preached in Christ CHurch at the request of the Ancient and Honorable Society
of Free Masons and that twenty two pounds being one third part of the amount
of the collection was paid to him by order of the Society for the poor of the church.
Whereupon resolved that the thanks of Vestry be given to the Ancient and
HOnorable Society of Free Masons for their said donations.
It being reported to Vestry that there has been lately a burial in St. Peters
CHurch which will requre vaulting to render the grave safe, the Vestry
went into the consideration of the propriety of permitting a vault in
either of the churches, whereupon resolved that such permission would
be inexpedient and ought not to be granted and that some near connex-
ion of the deceased be spoken to and the propriety stated of complete-
ing the grave in the usual way.
The Church Warden is deserved to advertize for a Clerk for St. Peters Church.
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At a meeting of teh corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peters Church, in the City of Philadelphia, at the Rectors House
on Monday January 17, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. Willilam White, Rector

Church Wardens:
William Pollard
Wooddrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Robert Towers, Benjamin Wynkoop, Francis Gurney, John Morris, Joseph Claypoole,
George Bickham, Thomas Casdrop, Joseph Bullock, Gerardus Clarkson, John
Chaloner

It being represented that in consequence of the advertisement ordered at last
metting Mr.    George had applied for the Clerkship of St. Peters Church
and had officiated on Friday and Sunday to the satisfaction of the congregation
the Vestry considered of the propriety of appointing the said Mr.     George to
teh vacant Clerkship, whereupon resolved, that he said Mr.     George be
appointed and received as Clerk, to St. Peters Church on the same terms as the
proceeding Clerks, which the Church Warden is desired to communicate to him.
It being represented that the gentleman who had deposited a corpes in St.
Peters Church wished to have liberty to place long stone across the
grave so as to keep the Earth some inches above the coffin.
Resolved that the same be allowed provided that there shall be no more
than the space of three inches between the bottom of the stone and the
coffin.
Mr. Tower and Mr. Gurney are appointed a committee to ascertain the proper
sum to be paid for the space occupid.
The Church Warden is desired to settle with Mrs. Munnian for the time he officiated as
Clerk to St. Peters Church.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia, at
the Rectors House on Thursday March 24, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White, Rector

Church Warden:
William Pollard

Vestry Men:
George Bickham, William Price, John David, Thomas Casdrop, Robert
Towers, Peter Dehaven, William Hall, Joseph Bullock and Matthew
Clarkson

The Rector communicated to the Vestry certain fundamental principles
of an Ecclesiastical Constilection, agreed on at a convention, held in
this city on Tuesday May 25th last; which are as follows
  Just, that the Episcopal Church in these states is thought to be
  independant of all foreign authority ecclesiastical or civil.
  Secondly, that it hath and ought to have in common with all other
  religios societies full and exclusive powers to regulate the concerns of
  it own communion.
  Thirdly, that the doctrines of the gospel be maintained as now professed
  by the Church of England; and uniformity of worship be continued, as
  near as may be to the liturgy of the said church.

  Fourthly, that the [unclear] of the Ministry be agreeable to the
  usage which requisits the three orders of Bishops, Priests of Deacons,
  that the rights and powers of the same respectively be ascertained;
  and that they be exercised according to reasonable laws, to be duly
  made.
  Fifthly, that to make canons or laws, there be no other authority
  than that of a representative Body of the Clergy and Laity conjointly.
  Sixthly, that no powers be delegated to a general ecclesiastical go-
  vernment, except such as cannot conveniently be exercised by the
  Clergy and Vestries in their respective Congregations.
  The above report after having been considered by paragraphs was
  adopted, and the Committee chosen in consequence thereof are as
  follow:
   Reverend Doctor White      Dr. Gerardus Clarkson
   Reverend Doctor Magnus      Dr. Robert Shannon
   Reverend Robert Blackwell   Mr. John Chaloner
   Reverend Joseph Hutchins   Hon. James Read Esq
   Mattew Clarkson Esq      Richard Witting Esq
   Plunket Fluson Esq      W. Benjamin Johnson
  The above is a true extract from the Minutes of the said meeting
               William White Chairman
the Rector further communicated certain fundamental principles
of an ecclesiastical constitution agreed on at a convention held in
the City of New York of the 6th and 7th of October last; which are as follows:
  First, that there be a general Convention of the Episcopal
  Church in the United States of America.
  Second, that the Episcopal Church in each state, send Deputees
  to the Convention, consisting of Clergy and Laity.
  Third, that associated Congregations in two or more states, may
  send deputies jointly.
  Fourth, that the said Church shall maintain the doctrines of
  the Gospel as now held by the Church of England, and shall
  adhere to the Liturgy of the said Church as far as shall be
  consistent with the American Revolution, and the Considerations of
  the respective States.

  Fifth. That in every state where there shall be a Bishop duly
  consecrated and settled, he shall be considered as a member of the Con-
  vention, ex officio.
  Sixth. That the Clergy and Laity assembled in convention shall deli-
  berate in one Body, but shall vote separately; and the concurrence
  of both shall be necessary to give validity to every measure.
  Seventh that the first meeting of the Convention shall be at
  Philadelphia, the Tuesday before the feast of St. Michael next;
  to which it is hoped, and earnestly desired, that the Episcopal
  Churches in the respective States, will send their clerical and lay
  Deputies, duly instructed and authorized to proceed on the necessary
  business herein proposed for their deliberation.
               Signed by order of the Convention
                   William Smith DD President
The Rector further communicated a recommendation of the Committee of
The Episcopal Church in this state, which is as follows;
  Extract from the Minutes of the Committee of the Episcopal Church
  February 7, 1785 Resolved;
   That these be sent to every Clergyman and congregation in the
  State the account of the proceedings of this committee in concurrence
  with sundry Clergymen and others, at a meeting in the City of New
  York on the 6 and 7th of October last.
   That it be recommended that the Clergy in the State and
  Deputies from the several Congregations, assemble in Christ
  Church in this City, on Monday the 13 day of May next, at
  Eleven o'clock in the forenoon; in order to organize the Episcopal
  Church in this state agreeable to the intentions of the Body
  assembled in New York as aforesaid; and
   That it be recommended to the Vestries to declare, at
  some Congregational meeting, the object of the intended meeting
  in May; and to propose to the COngregations to enable them to
  send Deputies, duly authorized to the said meeting.
               a true extract
                 Gerardus Clarkson 
The above were taken into consideration and approved of; and the Vestry

desired the Rector to cause the usual notice of the election of Church Wardens
and Vestry Men to be notified in both churches; and to maintain that
at the Congregational Meeting at Christ Church on Easter Monday,
there will be communicated sundry measures relative to the
forming a constitution of ecclesiastical government for the Epis-
copal church in the United States of America.
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At a meeting of the members of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peters Church in the City of Philadelphia,
held at Christ Church immediately after divine service, on Easter
Monday March 29th, 1785 agreeably to charter and usage, notice
thereof being given in both churches.

Present:
The Rector

Church Warden:
William Pollard

Vestry Men:
Robert Towers, Adam Hubley, William
Price, Francis Gurney, Thomas Casdrop, John Morris Wililiam
Hall, Matthew Clarkson, JOhn David, Gerardus Clarkson

The Reverend Doctor White communicated to the Congregations met,
certain measures which have been taken, in order to form an
Episcopal Church Government in the United States of America;
(The same as are recorded in the minutes of the Vestry at their last
meeting) A motion was then made that the Congregations hereto
impower the Vestry to be chosen this day, to appoint deputies
duly authorized to other succeeding meetings from the above pur-
poses, to which the Congregation then met agreed.
Then the Congregation proceeded to the election of Vestry Men
for the ensuing year; when the following Gentlemen were duly
chosen viz
Townsend White      William Adcock
Peter Dehaven      George Bickham
Robert Towers      William Hall
Joseph Claypoole   Benjamin Wynkoop
Joseph Bullock      Francis Gurney
John David      Adam Hubley
Gerardus Clarkson   John Morris
Wooddrop Sims      William Price
William Pollard      Joseph Swift
         Samuel Powell
         Tench Coxe

The Vestry then elected Joseph Swift and the Rector elected Woodrop Sims
Church Wardens.
  The following Gentlemen were chosen Quest Men
For Christ Church:   For St. Peters:
Joseph Claypoole   Benjamin Wynkoop
Robert Towers      Francis Gurney
George Bickham      William Pice
William Pollard      John David
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peters Church in the city of Philadelphia at the Rectors House on
Monday APril 3, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Joseph Bullock, Benjamin Wynkoop, John David, Robert Towers, Samuel Powell,
Francis Gurney, Peter Dehaven, Joseh Claypoole, Tench Coxe, William Hall,
and George Bickham

Mr. James Reynolds was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church and Mr. George was elected Clerk
of St. Peters Church, each for teh ensuing year.
Mr. Stokes was elected Sexton of St. Peters Church and Mr. Diegel Sexton of
Christs Church, each for the ensuing year.
The salaries of the Clerks were fixt at thirty five pounds per annum each.
The salaries of the Sextons were fixt at twenty eight pounds each.
Resolved that the Clerks be desired to sing such tunes only as are plain and familiar
to the Congregations the singing of other tunes and frequent changing of tunes being
to the certain knowledge of this Vestry, generally disagreeable and inconvenient, and
that the Church Wardens be directed to notify them of the same.
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Dehaven, Mr. Towers and Mr. Hall are appointed a
committee to superintend Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Morris and Mr. David were appointed a Committee to collect the ground
rents due to the United Churches.
Mr. Towers, Mr. Wynkoop, and Mr. Pollard were appointed a committee to procure
from Mrs. W. Bond the papers relating to Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Towers, Mr. Wynkoop and Mr. Pollard were appointed a Committee
to conduct the improvements of teh Parsonage lots.
Mr. Bullock and Mr. Coxe were appointed a Committee to settle the accounts
of Christ Church Hospital and of the Church Wardens.

Resolved, that all persons who are in arrear for Pew rent for two years
or upwards be served with printed notices that unless the said arrears be
discharged on or before the first day of June next thier seats will be considered
as forfeited and rented to such persons as may apply for them.
Resolved, that the Church Wardens be directed to prepare Hay before the Vestry
at their next meeting a State of the Funds, revenues and debts of the Churches
for their better information.
Mr. Towers, Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Morris and Mr. David
were appointed a Committee to complete the wall of the St. Peter's Church Yard.
Resolved, that the Church Wardens be directed to pay the balance that
may be in their hands, after the salaries of the last half year are paid, towards
the wall of St. Peter's Church Yard.
Mr. Dehaven, Mr. Towers, Mr. David and Col. Gurney were appointed a
committee to examine into the condition of the Buildings of Christ and St. Peter's
Churches and of Christ Church Hospital, and to report the necessary repairs.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on
Wednesday April 20, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White, Rector,

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Doctor Clarkson, Mr. Towers, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. W. Price,
Mr. Hubley, Mr. Coxe, and Mr. Gurney

The Committee appointed to view the repairs necessary to be done at Christ
Church, St. Peter's Church and the Hospital report that the Piers which support
the Ballustrades on the roof of Christ Church, are very much impaired
and in great danger of falling down.
Mr. Roberts and Mr. Hicks are of opinion the expence os erected new piers
and putting up the ballustrades will amount to 60 pounds.
They further report that the foot of the collumns which support the galleries
in St. Peter's Church are dry rotten and settled two inches, the floor joists very much
decayed and broke in the middle and will not only injure the pews but endager the
galleries if not speedily repaired; the expense cannot be ascertained before
the work is done.
They also report, that the Hospital may be rebuildt 40 feet deep and three stories
high for 850 pounds. That there is 369.7.1 in the hands of the Treasurer. He is to
recieve 187.10 in a few weeks from Mr. Myres who purchased the lot on
Hickory Lane, exclusive of bricks sufficient for the building;
      369.7.1 in the Treasurer's hands,
        187.10 due from Mr. Myres;
        87.10 House rents due.
        60. in bricks
      704.7.1
      327.10. Due 1 Apt nex for the purchase of the lot.
          1031.17.1 Mr. Towers, Mr. Dehaven }Committee on this
          Mr. Gurney, Mr. David

Mr. Hubley and Mr. Coxe were appointed a Committee to effect the repairs
necessary in St. Peter's Church between the middle and north aisles.
Mr. Towers and Mr. Claypoole were appointed a committee to effect the
rebuilding of the piers at Christ Church and put the balustrades.
The committee appointed to superintend Christ Church Hospital, Me. Dehaven,
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Towers and Mr. Hall were also appointed to rebuild the said
Hospital 40 feet deep and 3 stories high.
Mrs. Mason was added to the list of pensioners of Christ Church Hospital
The committee appointed to conduct the improvements of teh Parsonage Lott were
vested with all the powers of the committee of the last year.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the
Rector's House on Friday the May 20, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor White Rector

Church Wardens:
Joseph Swift
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
George Bickham, William Price, John David, Benjamin Wynkoop,
Peter Dehaven, Robert Towers, Joseph Claypoole

Agreeably to powers given them at the Congregational Meeting, on
Easter Monday last, the Vestry proceeded to elect delegates to attend
the Ecclesiastical Meetings to be held in this City, when the following
gentlemen were chosen viz: Joseph Swift, Matthew Clarkson and Francis
Hopkinson, for Christ Church. Samuel Powell, Edward Shippin and Gerar-
dus Clarkson, for St. Peter's Church. The meeting will be on Monday the 23
instant in Christ Church at 11 o'clock AM.
The Church Warden is requested to notify the gentlemen of their appoint-
ment.   Mr. Dehaven, Mr. Bickham and Mr. Hall were appointed to
settle with Mr. Dunlap for the rent of the School House.
The committee for transacting the business of Christ Church Hospital, have
reconsidered the plan of an infirmary, laid before Vestry at their last meeting
and find, if it is built 40 feet and up, it will extend six feet further back
than Mr. Clarkson's House, and darken his back parlor very considerably
but if built 34 feet deep, with the stairs carried up in a Piazza, they will
be as convenient, and the rooms equally large and commodious as a House 40
feet deep with an entry in the middle, and be of great advantage to Mr.
Clarksons House, with regard to light. Vestry approve of the above
alteration. The COmmittee recommend a kitchen to be built to the House
with the Vestry acceded to.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia, at the Rector's
House on Thursday July 21, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Gerardus Clarkson, George Bickham, Benjamin Wynkoop, John David,
John Morris, William Price and Samuel Powell

Resolved, that the Church Wardens do immediately proceed to letting
the pews in both churches now occupied by persons who are a longer
time in arrears for their respective Pew Rents than is allowed by charter and
who have already been notified that in case of non payment the step now
determined on would be taken.
Resolved, that the Committee for repairing St. Peter's Church do cause
the aisles to be paved with bricks.
  The Executors of Joseph Sims deceased apply to the Vestry for Liberty
  to erect a marble tablet for the family in front of St. Peters Church,
to be placed in the middle compartment under the venetian window.
The Vestry agreed to grant the above request with a particular prohibition
to the tablet's entering into the wall and also to the wall being broken or in
any wise entered into except by the cramps necessary to fasten the same.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on
Saturday August 14, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Joseph Claypoole, Gerardus Clarkson, William Adcock, John Morris,
Robert Towers, Francis Gurney, William Hall, Benjamin Wynkoop

Resolved that Mr. Sims family have leave to cut away the molding
of teh water table of the brick work in the front of St. Peter's Church, so
as to admit of the tablet proposed at the last meeting; It is further
resolved that after the said tablet is fixed the whole of the ground shall be
leveled and in future remain so.
  The Vestry having been under the unexpected necessity of incurring
a very considerable debt in order to keep the Churches in sufficeitn repair
for the purpose of divine worship. Earnestly requested a congregational
meeting tomorrow morning 10 o'clock in Christ CHurch, in order to
take into consideration the means by which the said debt may be liquidated
or paid off.
Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. Towers and Mr. Swift are appointed a committee
to draw up a state of the expences accruing on account of the said
necessary repairs.
   The Rector communicated to the Vestry a handsome present made

to the Churches of cloths and napkins for the communion table of both
churches by Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson.
 Resolved that the Vestry have a grateful sense of this Act of Liberatlity
which the Rector is requested to communicate to the lady with their
acknowledgment for the same.
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At a meeting of the Congregation of the United Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on
Saturday August 20, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Joseph Claypoole, Gerardus Clarkson, John Morris, Robert Towers, Benjamin
Wynkoop, Tench Coxe and William Adcock

Mr. Towers, Mr. Wynkoop and Mr. Swift who were appointed to draw
up a state of the expenses that will arise for the repairs of the
Churches for the Congregational Meeting on Monday the 16 instant
reported, that they had laid the same before the said Meeting which
was approved and is as follows.
  Annual income of the United Churches stated at 1213.
  Annual expences of the said churches...........1100.
        Balance for contingent expense  113.
Balance due for the windows of Christ Church and
   the wall of St. Peter's Church Burying Ground } 479.9.2
Necessary repairs of Christ Church estimated at ....... 244.12.6
   Ditto of St. Peter's ditto..................... 286.16.10
                         1010.18.6
By which it appears that the sum of one thousand and ten pound eighteen
shillings. He is immediately wanted to defray the same?
Wherefore ordered that a subscription be set on foot by the Vestry to
raise the above sum, for the purpose aforesaid and that the foregoing
state be printed for the perusal of the congregations of both churches.
Whereupon Resolved that this City shall be divided into districts for the
convenience of taking subscriptions, and suitable persons name in each as
follows.

No 1 Kensignton:            No 3 North of Race Street:
Peter Dehaven               Jas Craig
John Rice               Peter Knight
Bejamin G. Eyre               William Hall
                  Joseph Claypoole
No 2 The remainder of Northern Liberties:   Peter Browne
Robert Towers
Emanual Eyre
Godfrey Twells
Jas Ask
Benjamin Davis

No 4 North of Arch Street:   No 8 North of Spruce Street:
Isaac Hazlehurst      John Swanwick
Doctor Phile         Tench Coxe
Leeson Simmons         William Coxe
George Bringhurst      
George Bickham         No 9 North of Pine Street:
James Newport         Doctor Clarkson
            Clement Stocker
No 5 North of Market Street:   Captain Hawkins
William Adcock         Priestly Blakiston
John Willcocks         Joseph Sims
James Reynolds         William Watkins
Richard Footman         John David
Curtis Clay         
Joseph Reman         No 10 North of South Street:
            John Woods
No 6 North of Chestnut Street:   Thomas Cuthbert
Joseph Swift         Francis Gurney
Richard Bache         Adam Hubley
William Bevan         
Alex Fod         No 11 South of South Street
Daniel Rundle         Captain William Rice
Reynold Keen         John Duche
William Turner         Doctor Duffield
Thomas Murgatroyd      Joseph Duffield
            Joseph Blewer
No 7 North of Walnut Street:   John Morris
Abram Markoe         Thomas Casdrop
Francis Wade
John Sitgreaves
John Chaloner
William Pollard

Joseph Swift is appointed Treasurer of the said collection and he is
authorized to pay any of the moneys arising therefrom to the orders
of the Committees superintending the repairs and improvements.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's
House on Monday September 12, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Wardens:
Joseph Swift
Woodrop Sims

Vestry Men:
Joseph Claypoole, John Morris, Robert Towers, Benjamin Wynkoop,
Peter Dehaven, Samuel Powell, William Pollard, Tench Coxe, Francis Gurney

Resolved, that Mr. Swift the acting Church Warden be authorized
to pay out of the funds of the United Churches such money as he may
find convenient and necessary towards the improvements and repairs lately
made and now carrying on.
Resolved, that Mr. Swift be authorized to employ Mr. William Young
to collect the Pew Money.
Resolved that all delinquents in the payment of Pew Money
for more than two years be again notified that they must pay the
same, and that the pews of such persons as shall not pay off their
arrearages on or before the first of December, shall be forthwith
let to the first applyers.

Mr. John Lownes having applied to Vestry to receive payment of a
ground rent due to Christ Church Hospital, the matter was refered to
Mr. Swift an Mr. Coxe.
Resolved that teh charge for burying strangers which was formerly
30/ shall henceforth be 45/ for each person.
The Vestry took into consideration the propriety of laying off the vacancies
in the church aisles, into proper settings for poor members of the Church
in order to establish the right of membership therein, Mr. Towers and
Mr. Morris were appointed a committee to draw up the regulations
necessary for that end.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the
Rectors House on Friday November 18, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Robert Towers, Peter Dehaven, Samuel Powell, John Morris,
William Price, Tench Coxe, Gerardus Clarkson

It being represented by the Church Warden thatvery pressing
demands are made upon him for payment of bills incurred by
the repairs of the churches.
Resolved, that the gentlemen possessed of subscription papers be
requested to expedite them, and make return of the same to the Church
Warden with such sums of money as they shall have received.
Mr. Swift and Mr. Coxe reported that they had adjusted the account for
Ground Rent due to Christ Church Hospital with Mr. John
Lowns, and that they had received part of the money which remains
in the Hands of the Church Warden.
Mr. Towers and Mr. Morris reported that they had not been
able to complete the laying off the vacancies in the aisles into
settings for the poor members.
An application having been made by the present tenant of
the Parsonage House for permission to build a frame adjoin-
ing the same on the North side of teh twelve foot alley.
Mr. Towers and Mr. Dehaven were appointed as a committee to
settle the matter with him untill the said twelve foot alley shouted
duly be laid out and secured.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House
on Wednesday, December 21, 1785:

Present:
The Reverend William White, Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Willilam Adcock, William Price, Joseph Claypoole, Jonathan David, Jonathan Morris,
Robert Towers, Tench Coxe, Samuel Powell

The Church Warden Reported that the money collected at both

Churches last Sunday in consequence of the Charity Sermons
amounted with some private Donations to One Hundred Twenty
four pounds sixteen Shillings and eleven pence.
Resolved that there be a Charity Sermon for the benefit of the
poor of both Congregations preached annually in both Churches
and that the Rector with the Church Warden shall appoint the
day on which the same shall be preached.
The Committee for building Christ Church Hospital report that
the same is nearly finished and now ready to receive the pensioners
that as some regulations will be necessary for the good government
thereof they propose the following rules for the consideration of
Vestry.
1st All persons admitted, to conduct themselves in a peaceable and orderly
manner to avoid controversy and to cultivate a good understanding
with each other.
2nd to keep their rooms clean and decent and not intrude into each other's
apartment or change them without the approbation of the Committee.
3rd Each to be allowed 25 per month for their subsistence also firewood.
4th The sick to have a physician and to be attended by those that
are well.
5th The large back room on the first floor to be in common to eat
   work or sit in; the kitchen to be in common, the garret to be
   in common.
6th Any pensioner eviating from the rules to be excluded.
7th When it shall appear to the committee that any pensioner derives
   an income from some other source more than is necessary to
   find such pensioner in necessary clothing the committee shall
   lessen the allowance of such pensioner accordingly as shall
   appear to them to be reasonable and when any new pensioner shall
   be admitted, inquiry shall be made of their dependence on other
   funds or persons which shall be registered in the Book of the Committee
   the allowance proportioned accordingly.
Resolved that Mr. Swift and Mr. COxe be a committee to inquire into the
legacy bequeathed to the churches by the late Mrs. Venables and they are
hereby authorized to take the proper measures for obtaining the same.
Resolved that Messrs Robert Towers, Benjamin Wynkoop and William Pollard be
a committee to enquire after and take the proper steps for recovering the
legacy left to the late Dr. Kearsly and by him to the Vestry in trust for the
poor of the churches by the late Reverend Archibald Cummings.
Mrs. Rankin and Mrs. Reed are admitted Pensioners in Christ
Church Hospital.
Resolved that the Rector shall keep a regular list of all applicants
for admission into Christ Church Hospital and that no candidate for
admission into the same shall be elected whose name shall not have

been exhibited to the Vestry at a previous meeting at least one
month before the time of election.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's
House on Monday March 13, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Robert Towers, John Morris, Joseph Claypoole, Francis Guerney,
Samuel Powell, Tench Coxe

The Church Warden reported that the demands upon the Churches
for the arrears due to different tradesmen for repairs of the Churches
are become extremely urgent and distressing. Whereupon Resolved that
the different gentlemen who hold subscriptions papers be earnestly
pressed to collect the sums subscribed and to further the subscription.
Resolved, that in consideration of William Smith's application,
an abatement of fifty pounds per annum be made him for 1 year
in his rent, to commence from the next quarter day provided it be understood
that this abatement shall in no wise effect his lease.
Mrs. Dons, Mrs. Timmons, Mr.s Cappuck, Mrs. Margary Johnsons,
Mrs. Monro and Mrs. Jones were mentioned as applicants for the vacancies
in Christ Church Hospital.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House
on Thursday April 13, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
John David, Francis Gurney, Robert Towers, Joseph Bullock, John Morris,
Tench Coxe, William Adcock

Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Cappuck, and Mrs. Monro having been duly mentioned
at the last meeting as applicants for the vacancies in Christ Church
Hospital, were admitted to have an allowance of 12 pounds per annum. Mrs.
Timmons on account of her infirmity, to have her option whether she will
occupy a room in the Hospital or not.
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Application was made to the boards by Mr. F. Gurney in behalf of Mr. Swan-
wicke, to grant him permission to alter the Pews on the North side of the Pul-
pit; so as by taking in a scmall part of the aisle, an additional pew may be made
which he purposes to do at his own expence. The Vestry agreed to it - pro-
vided Mr. Swanwick would find any person, who would make the like
alteration on the opposite side, so as to preserve the uniformity of the
church.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ's Church and
St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's house on Monday
the April 24, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White Rector

Vestry Men:
Joseph Swift, Peter Dehaven, William
Adcock, John Swanwick, Joseph Claypoole, Doctor Gerardus Clarkson, John
Morris, Joseph Bullock, Robert Towers, Francis Gurney, Benjamin Wynkoop,
Tench Coxe, Adam Hubley, John David, George Bickham

Mr. James Reynolds was reappointed Treasurer of Christs' Church Hos-
pital for the ensuing year.
Mr. Whitehead was reelected Clerk of Christ Church.
  Mr. George was .................of St. Peter's Church.
  Mr. Jacob Diegle was reelected Sexton of Christ Church
  Mr. George Stokes.....................of St. Peter's
Mr. Bullock and Mr. Adcock were appointed a Committee to settle the
accounts of the Treasurer of the Christ Church Hospital and Church
Wardens for the preceding year.
Mr. Towers, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Hall and Mr. Dehaven were reappointed a com-
mittee for Christ Church Hospital for the next year.
The Rector having stated to the Vestry that there are two annual ground
rents arising to the poor purchased with 100 pounds left by Mr. W. Clymer of
this City formerly vizt one ground rent of two pistoles the other of se-
vin dollars on both which considerable arrears are due,
   Resolved,
   That the Church Wardens be desired to take immedi-
ate measures for collecting the said arrears, and whereas it is further stat-
ed that it is uncertain to what time the rent has been settled on the
ground rent of two pistoles, Resolved that the Church Warden be im-
powered to settle the same to the best of his discretion and to give a final
discharge to the time of settlement, after recieving such sums as
he shall judge to be due.
Resolved that Doctor White, Mr. Powell, Mr. Coxe, and Mr. Swanwick be
appointed a committee to consider the mode in which deputies to
conventions shall be hereafter chosen, and to draw up instructions
for the government of them.
Resolved, that Mr. David and Mr. Morris be appointed a commit-
tee to collect the ground rents of Christ Church Hospital.
Resolved that Mr. Gurney, Mr. Wynkoop and Mr. Towers be appoint-
ed to examine into the state of the roof of St. Peter's Church and make
report thereon. Resolved that Mr. Towers and Mr. Bickham be appointed
a committee to contract with a proper person to make the necessary repairs to the
organ of Christ Church. Mr. Blake was appointed to collect the Pew

money as heretofore
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united churches of Christs Church
and St. Peter's Church, in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on Thursday
the May 18, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White Rector

Church Warden:
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
Samuel Powell, Robert Towers, Joseph Claypoole, Gerardus Clarkson, Joseph Bul-
lock, William Hall, John Swanwick, Benjamin Wynkoop

The Committee appointed to consider the mode in which deputies to conventi-
ons shall hereafter be chosen, reported and recommended a plan, but doubts
being suggested about the power of the Vestry to choose such deputies it
was resolved that the said plan should be laid before the meeting of the
congregation to be held for this purpose at Christ Church at 10 o'clock in the morn-
ing of Monday 22nd instant.
An application was made by the Reverend Doctor Andrews for permission
to alter a pew No. in St. Peter's Church, which was agreed to, provid it is
agreeable to all the other occupants of the said pew.
Resolved that the Church warden, be empowered to pay such sums as may
be due for the repairs of the Churches out of the funds of the Church which
may be in his hands.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the united churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at Christ Church on Monday
the May 22, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
Joseph Bullock, Benjamin Wynkoop, Robert Towers, George Bickham, John
Morris, Townsend White, John Swanwick, Peter Dehaven, William Hall,
John David, Joseph Claypoole

In consequence of the authority this day given by the congregational
meeting the following gentlemen were chosen deputies to attend
the state meeting of the protestant Episcopal Church for the present
year. Joseph Swift, Francis Hopkinson, and William Pollard for
Christ Church and Gerardus Clarkson, Tench Coxe and Samuel Powell
for St. Peter's Church.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on
Thursday June 29, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White Rector

Church Warden:
Tench Coxe
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Francis Gurney, Gerardus Clarkson, Joseph Bullock, Townsend White: John Morris,
Benjamin Wynkoop, Robert Towers, Peter Dehaven, Joseph Claypoole, John
David, John Swanwick

The Rector laid before the Vestry a copy of two articles in the gene-
ral ecclesiastical constitution, formed by the general Conven-
tion of this year relating to the book of enrollment in 1785, being arti-
cle N.4 and article n.9 where upon it was unanimously resolved that
that the new Book of Common Payer be used as a proposed Book
until further order shall be taken either by the convention of this
state, or by a general convention agreeable to teh said 9th Article
of the Ecclesiasticel Constitution.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the united Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's house on Thursday
September 21, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White Rector

Church Wardens:
Tench Coxe
Joseph Swift

Vestry Men:
Joseph Claypool, Wooddrop Sims, Benjamin Wynkoop, John Swanwick,
John MOrris, Robert Towers, Adam Hubley

It being stated to the Vestry that the Rector of these Churches was elected
a Bishop for the protestatn episcopal church in the state of Penn-
sylvania. Upon motion it was resolved that this Vestry to con-
sent that the Rector shall proceed, if directed by the general con-
vention, in order to receive consecration.
It was also reported to the vestry from the state convention, that it had
been resolved therein that the sum of two hundred guineas should
be provided by the churches in this state to defray the expences of
the Bishop elect on his voyage to London and that the sum of one
hundred and sixty pounds was fixed as the proportion to be raised by
these United Churches. On motion, resolved, that Mr. Swift,
Mr. Towers, Mr. Swanwick and Mr. Coxe be a committee to devise the
most practicable and expeditious method to raise the above sum
of 160 pounds. On motion resolved that the Rector with Mr.

Swift, Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. Towers, Mr. Coxe be a Committee to make out
a schedule of the property of the united Churches as well as the vari-
ous properties with which they have been entrusted for charitable purpos-
es by will or otherwise from time to time.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church and
St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on Saturday
September 30, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend Doctor William White Rector

Church Warden:
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
John David, Wooddrop Sims, George Bickham, John Morris, Joseph
Claypoole, Robert Towers, John Swanwick

  The Rector stated that it is the desire of the corporation for the benefit
of widows and children of deceased Clergymen of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church, that they may have leave to use Christ Church for preaching 
a charity sermon on Wednesday 4th October.
 Resolved that the Church Warden be directed to provide use of the
new prayer books for the use of the singers in St. Peter's Church.
The Church Warden reported from the Committee on the schedule
that it was made up and that four copies would be transcribed (one
of which in the church books) for the use of the Vestry and the acting
Church Warden for the time being.
The Committee appointed to devise the most practicable and expediti-
ous methods to raise the sum of 160 pounds for the purpose of defraying the
expenses of the Bishop elect in his voyage to London, Reported,
that the Church Warden should be authorised to borrow from such
members of the congregation as shall incline to lend, any part of
the said sum of 160 pounds and to give certificates of the same binding the cor-
poration to apply so much of the money (belonging to the general
funds) due and to grow due from the Parsonage house and school house
estate as shall be sufficient to discharge the same.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia on Tuesday
October 17, 1786 at the Rector's house:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Warden:
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
Robert Towers, Joseph Claypoole, William
Hall, Benjamin Wynkoop, Wooddrop Sims, Adam Hubly, Joseph Bullock, 
George Bickham, Peter Dehaven, John Swanwick Vestry Men.

A form of a notification of the Reverend Doctor William White's being
about to depart for England for the purpose of receiving consecration 
as Bishop for the protestant Episcopal Church in this state
was read, considered and approved - and was ordered to be read
on Sunday morning next in Christ Church and Sunday after-
noon next at St. Peter's Church it was as follows.
Whereas the most reverend the Archbishops of Canterbury and York among 
other instances of their pious regard for the welfair of the
protestant Episcopal Church in these states, have required
the persons, who shall offer themselves in England to be consecrated 
Bishops of the said Church, that their intentions of
so offering themselves be previously published in the Churches
where they respectively reside to the intent that if there be any
error in religion or viciousness of life, rendering them unmeet for
the holy office of Bishop, the same may be made known.
And whereas the Reverend William White D.D. and Rector of these
Churches hath duly nominated to the office of Bishop of the protestant 
Episcopal Church in this state, by the said church in
Convention and is soon with permission of Almighty Gods, to proceed 
to England, there to present himself for consecration.
Therefore the above is now notified to this Congregation who are
hereby solemnly called on to declare any impediment they
may know, on account of which the Reverend Doctor William
White ought not to be consecrated to the Holy office of Bishop.
The Church Warden was requested to wait upon the rector of
St. Paul's Church in this City with a copy of the said notification, 
and request him to cause the same to be read on the same
day in that Church.
Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. Swanwick and Mr. Coxe were appointed a committee to
prepare the necessary credentials for the Reverend Doctor White on the
occasion. The Committee who were appointed to procure the money
to be raised by the Vestry of these united Churches for the purpose of
defraying the expences of the Bishop elect in his voyage to England
reported, that the money could not be raised by a loan from

private persons. Whereupon resolved that the Church Warden be au-
thorized to borrow the same upon interest from the bank of north Ame-
rica and to give his note as Church Warden to such private persons as
can be procured to endorse it, which not shall be obligatory on the
corporation - and which may be used to borrow the said sum of
the bank. Mr. Towers, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Hald, and the Church Warden are em-
powered to let the parsonage house to the best tenant that can be
procured and upon the best terms, with power to annul William G. Smith's
lease, if he consents.
The Vestry empower the Church Warden to employ any proper person whom
he might choose to collect the Pew money.
The Church Wardens, Mr. Powell and Mr. Wynkoop, were appointed as
a committee to draft an address to the Rector upon the occasion of
his going to England to receive consecration - to be signed by the
Church Wardens. The above address is to be reported to the Vestry,
who are to wait upon the Rector in a body to present the same.
The honorable the Court of common Pleas having awarded to this
corporation sundry papers relating to the Estates of Christ Church
Hospital bequeathed by the late Dr. Kearsley; The Church Warden
was directed to wait on Mrs. W. Bond in order to procure them.
Mr. Towers, Mr. Hall and Mr. Coxe were directed to apply to the honorable
the General Assembly by petition for the necessary powers to be given
to some proper persons to make sale of a certain lot in hickory lane
devised to Christ Church Hospital by the late Doctor Kearsley all his
Executors being dead. The Rector informed the Vestry that he had commu-
nicated to the Reverend Doctor Andrews their request that he would
do them the favor to officiate in the churches during the absence of the
Rector and that he had cheerfully undertaken the same as far as
his want of health would permit. Whereupon resolved unani-
mously that the Church Warden be requested to express to Doctor
Andrews the sense the Vestry entertain of his obliging kindness on
this occasion.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House
                              on

on Monday October 23, 1786:

Present:
The Reverend William White Rector

Church Wardens:
Joseph Swift
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
Samuel Powell, Wooddrop Sims, Robert Towers, Joseph Claypoole, Peter
Dehaven, George Bickham, William Adcock, Gerardus Clarkson, John
David, John Morris, Benjamin Wynkoop, Adam Hubley, Joseph Bul-
lock, Francis Gurney

Mr. Powell from the Committee appointed to draught an address to the
Rector reported as follows
  Sir,
   We the Church Wardens and Vestry Men of the united
Churches of Christs Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia in
Vestry met, take this occasion of expressing the satisfaction we feel at
your being nominated to the sacred office of a Bishop.
Whilst we congratulate the Church in general upon the prospect
of a complete organization within itself, which the Independence
of the United States of America has rendered essentially necessary,
we particularly felicitate ourselves upon the irreproachable moral
character of the Person now chosen to fulfill the duties of that
eminent station, whose exemplary life, and soundness in the
Christian Faith we have no doubt will, in future, dignify an
exalted, as it has hitherto, adorned a more humble station
in the Church of Christ.
The perfect harmony which has ever subsisted between you and the
Churches under your care, has deservedly endeared you to them, and
will render them anxious for your safety in the Voyage you are
about to undertake. Our unceasing good wishes will accompany
you and we sincerely pray that it may please divine Providence 
to restore you safe to your native land and to the Flock
committed to your charge.
Signed in, by order, and on behalf of the Vestry this twenty
third day of October 1786.
            Church Wardens:
            Joseph Swift
            Tench Coxe

It was unanimously approved and the Church Wardens were ordered
to sign it, which they did accordingly. Mr. Swanwick from
the committee appointed to draught a certificate of the publica-
tion of Doctor White's election as Bishop, reported it as follows.
In Vestry of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia
   on the 23d day of October 1786:
We the Church Wardens and Vestrymen of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's
Church in the City of Philadelphia do hereby certify that the notification aforegoing
was publickly read immediately after divine service in Christ Church and
St. Peter's Church in this City on Sunday the twenty second instant and that no
objection was then or has since been made to our knowledge to the consecration
of the Reverend William White D.D. and Rector of these churches to the office of Bi-
shop in the Protestant Episcopal Church in this State to which he has been
elected by the unanimous suffrages of the Convention of the said Churches, and
we do further declare, that whilst we gratefully acknowlege the pious cau-
tion manifested by the Right Reverend the Arch Bishop and Bishops of the
Church of England in so carefully guarding the first appointments to the
Episcopacy in America. We congratulate the Protestant Episcopal
Church in this State on the election of the Reverend Doctor White to this
sacred office who during a period of fourteen years that he has officiated
as Rector or as Assistant Minister in the churches we represent has
uniformly supported the character of a Learned, Orthodox, Pious and
Zealous Minister of our Church: and he is in our opinion every
way qualified to fill the most important offices therein.
  In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names
  William Adcock   Joseph Bullock      Joseph Swift    Church
  Robert Towers      Francis Gurney      Tench Coxe   Wardens
  Joseph Claypoole   William Hall      Benjamin Wynkoop
  J. Swanwick      George Bickham      Samuel Powell
  Adam Hubley      Wooddrop Sims      Peter Dehaven
                  John Morris
                  John David

It was unanimously approved and the Church Wardens and Vestry Men signed
it.
   The address to the Reverend Dr. White was read to him by Mr. Coxe by direction 
of the Vestry to which he returned the following answer
  Gentlemen,
      I request you to accept of my sincere and hearty thanks for
the affecting instance of your esteem now given me. Under my sense
of the difficulties of the station to which I am nominated I find great encouragement 
in knowing that the appointment is satisfactory to the representatives 
of the congregations with whom I have so long lived in
perfect harmony.
      The testimony given by this Vestry in favor of my past
life and conversation among them cannot but have arisen in a great measure 
from their being disposed to think favorably of their ministers. Yet
in case of my return it will be an additional obligation on me to endeavour 
to deserve their regard; and at any rate it will be an incentive 
to those, who shall succeed me in the pastoral duties of these Churches.
      Give me leave, Gentlemen, to assure you that yourselves and the
congregations represented by you will be always near my heart; and that
during my absence shall not forget to offer up my prayers to the Throne
of Grace on your behalf: at the same time that I desire to recommend 
myself to yours; as well for the prosperity of the important object 
of my voyage, as for my due discharge of the duties which
it may be occasion of my assuming.
               William White
October 23, 1786

The Church Warden reported that he had furnished the Reverend
Mr. Blackwell and the rector of St. Paul's Church each with a copy of
the notification; who had assured him they should be duly read
conformably to the request of Vestry.
The Church Warden reported that he had drawn a promissary
note bearing date the [blank] day of October instant payable to the order

of Messrs Wooddrop Sims and Jonathan Swanwick in two months for the purpose
of defraying the expences of the Bishop elect conformably to and under
the authority of a resolution of Vestry made on the 17th Instant and that
he had signed the same as Church Warden. The Church War-
den reported that he had employed Mr. Jacob Harvey to collect
the Pew rents under the authority given him by Vestry 17th
October Instant. Mr. Coxe from the Committee to draught a petition to
the assembly a power to sell the pasture ground of the late Doctor
Kearsley reported that the same was doen and would be presented
on the meeting of the house. The Church Warden reported
to the Vestry that he had communicated to Doctor Andrews
the resolution of Vestry of 17th Instant relating to him.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's
Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House November 6, 1786:

Present:

Church Warden:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Coxe

Vestry Men:
William Hubley, Mr. Sims, Mr. Powell, Mr. Bullock,
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Tower, Mr. Morris, Mr. David

   It was resolved that the future meetings of the Vestry during the absence of the
Rector be held at Christ Church Hospital.
The Church Wardens were directed to displace Mr. Kurtz junior from the office
of organist in St. Peter's Church -- at the same time to express the stron-
gest sense of his fathers services and of his attachment to the Church.
They were also directed to employ another organist on the best terms in
their power. Mr. Powell, William Towers, and Mr. Sims were empower-
ed to put the organ of St. Peter's Church in Repair.
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At a meeting of the congregations of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's in Christ Church on Monday April 9, 1787
being Easter Monday the following Gentlemen were duly elected
Vestrymen for the ensuing year.
  Benjamin Wynkoop   Robert Towers      Townsend White
  Joseph Swift      Gerardus Clarkson   Samuel Powell

Tench Coxe, John Morris, William Pollard, Peter Dehaven, Francis Gur-
ney, William Heall, John David, Leeson Simmons, John Swanwick
Adam Hubley, Woodrop Sims, George Bickham, William Adcock,
Joseph Claypoole.
Robert Towers, the congregations, Church Wardens, The Rectors Church Warden
was not chosen on account of the absence of the Rector.
Sidesmen for Christ Church, George Bickham, Peter Dehaven, Joseph
Claypoole, Leeson Simmons.
Sidesman for St. Peter's Church, John Morris, Benjamin Wynkoop, John
David, John Swanwick.
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April 14, 1787
At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ and St. Peter's
at the Rector's House:

Present:

      The Rector

   Mr. Wyncoop      Mr. Claypoole
   Doctor Clarkson      Mr. David
   Mr. T. White      Mr. Bickham
   Mr. Hubley      Mr. Simmons
   Mr. Towers      Mr. Cox
   Mr. Morris      Mr. Powell
   Mr. Adcock

Tench Coxe was chosen the Rector's Church Warden which election
was not made as usual on Easter Monday on Account of the Rectors
[absence] at that time.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ and St. Peter's
at this Rector's House Present Monday May 7, 1787:

Present:

Rector

Vestry Men:
Mr. Towers Mr. Townsend White Mr. Wincoop, Mr. Dehaven Doctor
Clarkson Mr. Morris Mr. Claypoole Mr. Bickham Mr. Hall MrGurney

The Vestry went unto a Consideration of the Appointing a Sexton for Christ
Church in the stead of the late Sexton Mr. Jacob Diegel and several applicants were
mentioned for the said office, after some conversation it was agreed to appoint a
committee to the report to the next meeting of the different candidates
whereupon Mr. Towers, Dr. Clarkson, and Mr. Hall and Mr. Gurney, were
appointed. The same committee are authorised to settle the fees for
ringing the bells on private occasions.
Was stated that the 15 Instant being the day, appointed for the meeting of
the convention of the church in this state, it is now proper to appoint
deputies to the same. Whereupon the Vestry resolved that there shall be three
deputies for each church and then proceeded to the election. Messsrs. Joseph Swift
Mr. Francis Hopkinson and William Pollard were chosen to represent Christ
Church and Doctor Clarkson Mr. Samuel Powell and W. Tench Coxe to represent St.
Peter's. On motion made and seconded it was unanimously resolved that the
thanks of the Vestry be given to the Reverend Doctor Andrews for officiating in the
United Churches during the absence of the Rector and to request his acceptance
of 30 Guineas as an acknowledgement of their satisfaction with his services
which sum the Church Wardens is desired to pay when the collection
shall enable him.
It appearing to the Vestry that small pillars are necessary between some of
the large pillars in Christ Church to support the galleries resolved
that the acting Church Warden have power to provide the same.
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At a meeting of the Vestry at the Rector's House on Monday Evening August
6, 1787:

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Wardens:
Tench Coxe
Robert Towers

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. Dehaven, Dr.
Clarkson, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sims, Mr. David, Mr. Bickham.

Mr. Towers, Mr. Simmons and Mr. Dehaven were appointed a committee
to have Christ Church Steeple painted, the same Committee are also
impowered to have a frame built adjoining the Parsonage House not expending
share on more than 20 pounds.
Mr. Joseph Dolby was chosen Sexton of Christ Church his salary to commence
from the last meeting of Vestry of the Committee appointed to settle the accounts
of the Treasury of Christ Church Hospital reported that they had examined
Mr. Reynolds accounted and found the same free of errors and that a balance of
4.12.10 was due from him.
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At a meeting of the Vestry and on Tuesday evening September 28, 1787:

Present:
The Rector

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift Mr. Morris Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims Mr. Claypoole Mr. Powel
Mr. Towers and Mr. Cox

The Rector stated to the Vestry on the application of Sundery Members of this
body in the names of them selves and others he had written to the Reverend Joseph
G. Bend now in New York to know whether he was inclined and at liberty to
except proposals if made for a settlement as Assistant Minister to be more
especially expected in that station to relieve the Rector from that weight of
Parochial Duty which he must find it difficult to attend too in consequence
of his duty as Bishop.
Thare was also laid before Vestry a letter from the Reverend Mr. Bend in answer to an
application of the Rectors, stating, the probility that he might be able to act as
Assistant Minister to the Churches whereupon resolved that the Rector be
authorised to treat with him on that subject provided it will be agreeable to
him to engage in that capacity for the sum of 175 pounds per annum
which is as much as the Vestry can undertake to offer in the present
situation of church funds.
On motion and seconded Resolved that the charge for Breaking Ground for
deceased members be two dollars.

At a meeting of Vestry held at the Rector's House October 11, 1787:

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Dr. G. Clarkson Mr. R. Towers Mr. T. White Mr. Morris Mr. B. Wynkoop Mr. J. David
Mr. Jos. Swift Mr. Dehaven Mr. Swanwick Mr. W. Sims Mr. Gurney

The Right Reverend Dr. White repeated to the board that he had convened at New York
with the Reverend Mr. Bend who seemed disposed to accept of the offer of the Vestry provided
he could disengage himself from a previous engagment to go to the southward which
which he was in hopes to effect.
It was Resolved that Mr. Towers be desired to obtain copies of the Will of Mrs.
Venable and Mrs. Sulter and take such measures as in his judgement may be most fit
to obtain payment of the legacies therein bequeathed to this Vestry.
Mr. Towers repeated that he had obtained a law to be passed to enable the trustees to
dispose of the let left by the lateDr. Kearsley to this Vestry and thereupon it was
resolved that the committee of Christ Church Hospital see to have the deed executed
by the trustees appointed for the conveying of the said estate and the said act of
assembly.
The Rector having mentioned to this Vestry the presents lately made to the church
by Mr. John Swanwick Messrs Woodrop and Joseph Sims of an Episcopal Chair a communion
Table Cloth and a Baptismal Font the chair by Mr. Swanwick and the cloth and
font by Messeurs Sims the same was accepted by this Vestry and their thanks
voted to their gentlemen for their attention to the church as manifested in their
instance.
Messers Joseph Swift and Mr. Swanwick were appointed a committee to obtain the deeds and paper
of an estate left by Dr. Kearsley to Christ Church Hospital from Mr. Bend the
executives of Mr. Kearsley a trial having taking place last May and Judgement for
the same been duly obtained.

Monday Decemeber 31, 1787

Present:
the Right Reverend Dr. White Rector

Church Wardens:
Robert Towers
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
Mr. Dehaven Mr. David Mr. Morris Mr. Claypoole Dr. Clarkson Mr. Swift
Mr. Bickham Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims Mr. Simmons and Mr. Winkoop

The Rector stated that as there had been some informality in electing
the Reverend JG Bend Assistant Minister it would have been irregular to give
notice in the churches. Also that the Vestry were now noticed in due form
(Every Member having been served with a notice) that their meeting were for
Electing an Assistant Minister they then proceeded to the Election according to
the charter and laws of this corporation. When the Reverend Joseph G. Bend was
unanimously elected and confirmed Assistant Minister of the United
Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church more especially to relieve
the rector of the weight of Parochial duty incumbent on him which he must
find it difficult to attend to, in consequence of his duty as Bishop, resolved
that his election be published in both churches on Sunday next immediately
after divine service.
At the same time resolved that the Reverend Joseph G. Bend salary should be at the
rate of two hundred pound per annum to commence the 25th September last.
Mr. Armorad was elected Clerk of St. Peter's Church with a salary of thirty
pounds a year.
Resolved that sundry ground rent deed purchased with Mrs. Clymers
money be put on record by the Church Warden.
Resolved that the Church Warden be directed to take legal measures to recover
the legacy of Mrs. Venables from Dr. Thomas Bond.
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At a meeting of the Vestry of the United Churches of Christ Church and St.
Peter's Church held at the Rector's House Monday March 10, 1788:

Present:
The Right Reverend Doctor White

Vestry Men
Peter Dehaven      John Swanwick
Joseph Claypoole        Francis Gurney
William Hall      George Bickham
John David      Leason Simmons
Gerardus Clarkson   John Morris
         Samuel Powell

Church Wardens:
Robert Towers

Mr. Powell laid before the Vestry a letter from Mrs. Sarah Wistar dated
March and requesting payment of the principal and interest of a bond given by
the late Reverend Dr. Richard Peters Dr. John Morgan, Mr. John Wilcocks and him-
self dated
      For L
Mr. Towers, Mr. Swift and Mr. Swanwick are appointed a committee to wait upon
Mrs. Wister in regard to the above demand and to know what time she can
allow for the payment of his debt and to consider of ways and means for
raising the money for satisfying her demand.
Mr. Swift and Mr. Swanwick heretofore appointed a committee for enquiring
into and settling the affairs relative to the late Dr. Kearsley's Estate are
continued on that service, and Mr. Towers is added to that committee they
are requested to use their best exertions for settling this business, so as to be
able to repeat to the next meeting of Vestry.
Dr. Clarkson and Mr. Powel are appointed a committee to wait on Mrs.
Chew and to obtain information relative to a legacy left to the churches
by the late Mrs. Oswald.
A letter from Mr. Jonathan Gartly requesting an abatement of his present rent
for Christ Church School House was laid before the Vestry; whereupon
it was agreed that his rent from the expiration of the late year shall
befixed at thirty pounds specie till the fourth day of September next
ensuing.
Mr. Dehaven and Mr. Morris are appointed a committee to wait upon
Mrs. Morris the widow of the late Jonathan Morris Esq deceased, to request
payment of the bonds of her late husband to Mrs. Susannah
for fifty pounds each and by Mrs.           assigned to the Vestry.
The same gentleman are requested to call on Mr. William Smith and to
urge him to the payment of his rent without delay.
Mr. Towers delivered to the Rector the following deeds received viz. a deed in
trust Samuel Read and wife to the Rector, Church Warden and Vestry Men
of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in the city
of Philadelphia in the province of Pennsylvania and a counter part
of a deed Samuel Rhoad and wife to Anthony Martin and Ann his wife.
Which were mentioned in a former minute of Vestry to be delivered
to him for that purpose.
Mr. Towers Mr. Claypoole Mr. Simmons and Mr. Dehaven are appointed a committee
to inquire into cost of making the alterations in Christ Church agreeable to
a plan laid before the Vestry for removing the communion table
and reading desk and for making some new pews, and also to enquire
what will be the probable increase revenue from the said new pews
and to report at the next meeting of Vestry.

At a meeting of the Vestry on March 22, 1788:

Present:

The Rector

Church Wardens:
Robert Towers
Tench Coxe

Vestry Men:
Joseph Swift      John Morris
Leeson Simmons      Joseph Claypoole
Benjamin Wynkoop
John David
G Clarkson

Mr. Powell being prevented from attending this meeting of
the Vestry by the death of a connexion informed the Vestry
by letter that Mrs. Oswalds legacy is 30 pounds, that Mr. Chew, the
Executor has not at this time any money belonging to his estate,
but that he will pay the money as soon as he has cash belong-
ing to the estate.
Mr. Towers and Mr. Swift reported that they had conversed with
Mrs. Wister and found her desposed to consent to receive half her
debt this spring and half in the fall, but not having yet determined
on the month probable means of providing the money the Vestry
referred the business to their next successors.
Mr. Towers and Mr. Swift reported that they had procured from William
Bond the title deeds relating to Dr. Kearsley's devise to Christ Church
Hospital and had delivered them to the Rector but that they had
not effected a settlement of the legacies which business appears to
deserve the early attention of the next Vestry.
The committee on the widow Towmans Bond's due from the estate
of John Morris Esq deceased reported that there was a want of effects
sufficient to discharge all his debts and advised that suit should be
brought whereupon Mr. Simmons and Mr. Coxe were requested to cause a
suit to be brought without delay, and to wait on Mr. Morris.
The Committee appointed to wait on Mr. G. Smith reported that
he paid all the arrears of rent due from him but 100 dollars which
he promised soon to pay.
The Committee appointed to consider the expense and of removing the
Communion Table erecting new pews in Christ Church reported that in
their opinion the same is advisable as their pews will produce a
fund sufficient to defray the expence and the church will receive
an addition to its revenue of 50 dollars per annum or thereabout.

At a meeting of the Corporation of Christ Church and St. Peter's held at
Christ Church on Monday March 24, 1788 the following persons were
duly elected Vestry Men for said Churches.

Joseph Swift Peter Dehaven Robert Towers William Pollard William
Hall George Bickham Joseph Claypoole Leeson Simmons Francis
Hopkinson Joseph Donnadlson Tery Samuel Powell Gerardus Clarkson
Benjamin Wynkoop Francis Gurney Tench Coxe John Morris John
Swanwick Wooddrop Sims John David John Wilcocks.
After which Robert Towers was chosen accounting Church Warden
and Benjamin Wynkoop that Rectors Church Warden for the ensuing year
and the following persons were chosen Quest Men for Christ Church,
Peter Dehaven Joseph Claypoole Leeson Simmons George Bickham,
and for St. Peter's John Wilcocks John David John Morris and John Swanwick.
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At a meeting of the Vestry and on Monday March 31, 1782:

Present:
The Rector

Church Wardens:
Mr. Towers
Mr. Wynkoop

Vestry Men:
Mr. Hopkinson, Mr. Morris, Mr. Donnaldson, Mr. David, Mr. Simmons,
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. T. Coxe, Mr. Bickham

Matthew Whitehead was unanimously elected Clerk of Christ Church
Mr. Dolby was chosen Sexton of Christ Church and Mr. Stokes Sexton of St.
Peter's.
Mr. James Reynolds was chosen treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
Mr. Hall, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Dehaven and Mr. Claypoole were
chosen a committee to Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Hopkinson and Mr. Donnaldson were appointed a committee
to settle the arrears of the Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
and of the Church Warden.
The Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital was authorized to appo-
int a Collector of the ground rents of that fund, and to allow him a
Comm[ission] not exceeding 2 1/2 per cent.
The salary of Mr. Whitehead was fixed at thirty pounds per annum,
and that of Mr. Ormored at the same.
Resolved that the clerk of Christ Church be authorized to receive
of all persons who apply one shilling for each search and two shilling and
six pence for every rectified copy of a registry of a Christening.
The salary of the Sexton of Christ Church is contained at 28 pounds per

annum and that of St. Peter's Church at the same.
Mr. Simmons and Mr. Coxe reported, that they had applied to Mr.
John Morris to obtain the money due on the two bonds from
Mr. John Morris to Mrs. Sermoine which she said she could not pay
but advised a suit to be brought against herself as Executrix
and that they had therefore applied to John Wilcox Esq commerce
such for the same the committee were continued.
Mr. Towers, Mr. Swift, Mr. Swanwick and Mr. Hopkinson were
requested and authorized to confer with Mr. P. Bond respecting the
balance due from Kearsley's Estate to Christ Church Hospital
and make report.
The acting Church Warden Mr. Towers was requested to prosecute
the claim. Dr. Kearsley Bond from Mr. Venables legacy.
The subscriptions from pews that was arises from time to time were
appropriated to the payment of Mrs. Sarah Wisters Debt, till
it should discharge the same.
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At a meeting of the Vestry of Christ Church and St. Peter's April 10, 1788:

Present:

The Rector

Vestry Men:
Mr. Simmons   Mr. Hopkinson   Mr. Pollard   Mr. Hall
Mr. Donnaldson   Mr. Wynkoop   Mr. Morris
Mr. Dehaven   Mr. Swift   Mr. Swanwick
Mr. Towers   Mr. Gurney   Mr. Bickham

The Committee appointed to confer with Mr. Bond respecting the
demands on the estate of the late Dr. Kearsley for Christ Church
Hospital made report whereupon Resolved:
That the same committee state the case to council and take
advise as to the amount of their legal and just right and how the shall
prosecute the same to effect.
Resolved that Mr. Towers, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Hopkinson Mr.
Claypoole, and Mr. Dehaven be a committee to plan an alteration
of the chancel reading desk in Christ Church and to carry the same
into effect.
Resolved that the Church Warden be authorised to pay Dr. Andrews

the difference between 30 Guineas and the paper money paid him
for that sum at the time of payment.
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At a meeting of the Vestry etc June 5, 1788:

Present:
The Rector

Church Warden:
Mr. Robert Towers

Vestry Men:
Mr. Hopkinson, Dr. Clarkson, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Dehave, Mr. W. Sims,
Mr. Simmons, Mr. Coxe, Mr. Morris, Mr.

Hopkinson and Mr. Donnaldson, reported that they examined the Church Wardens
accounts and find them right and a balance due thereon to the Church of 9.19.10
they also reported that they had examined the accounts of the Treasurer of
Christ Church Hospital and found a balance due thereon of L 27.0.2 1/2 in specie
and L 22.3.6 in paper.
The Church Warden stated to the Vestry that Mr. John Britton had an offer to pay and
secure to the Vestry the sum of seventy five pounds on the assignment to him of
Mr. Sonmans two points for 50 pounds each and the interest thereon, and moreover to
pay over to the church and surplaces above the debt now due from said Britton
to the estate of John Morris deed the said debt being about 92... when the
same shall be recorded. Whereupon the Vestry determined to accept the same
and the bonds were assigned and committed to the Church Warden for deliv-
ery. Mr. Dehaven was authorized to adjust the matter with Mr. Britton.
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At a meeting of the Vestry of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church JUly 31, 1788
      at the Rector's House:
         Present:
   Right Reverend Doctor White   Gerardus Clarkson
   John Wilcocks         Robert Towers
   Benjamin Wynkoop      Francis Gurney and
   Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Swanwick
   Mr. Donnaldson

It being represented to this board by Mr. Church Warden that Mr. Whitesides had
made proposals for taking on an improving lease the parsonage house and lot for a
number of years. It was resolved that the Bishop, Mr. Towers and Mr. Donnaldson
be appointed a committee to negotiate with Mr. Whiteside, on this business and make
report of their proceedings to this board.
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At a meeting of the Vestry and on Monday November 3, 1788:

Present:
The Rector

Church Warden:
Col. Gurney

Vestry Men:
Mr. David, Doctor Clarkson, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Powell, Mr. Swift, Mr. Wynkoop,
Mr. Cox and Mr. Towers

The Rector laid before the Vestry a plan of a free school for boys to be under the care of the
Trustees of the Episcopal Academy Intend to include when sufficient funds should
be raised a Sunday School as also a school for girls and confirming a proposition

for Charity Sermons to be preached annually to assist on the support of same.
Whereupon resolved that the Vestry consent that the Rector and Assistant Ministers of these
United Churches may annually in the month of May Preach Sermons for the benefit of
the said Charity Schools, and in consideration that equal care should be extended by
the well disposed to both sexes, this Vestry earnestly recommend that the plan of the said
school be extended to Girls from the beginning and that the moneys arising from
the sermons above mentioned be applied towards supporting the whole.
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At a meeting of the Vestry of Christ Church and St. Peter's at the Rector's
House December 4, 1788:

Present:
Right Reverend Doctor White   Mr. Dehaven
      Mr. Hopkinson   G. Clarkson
      Mr. Swift   Mr. Donnaldson
      Mr. David   Mr. Simmons and
      Mr. Towers   Mr. Wynkoop
      Mr. Claypoole

Collectors at the Churches for the poor amounts to 109.9.5 1/2 specie and
14/ paper.
Proposals for selling St. Peter's organ having been made to the Vestry.
   Resolved that a committee be appointed to enter into a treaty for that
purpose. The Committee appointed are the Church Wardens, Mr. Hopkinson
and Gerardus Clarkson.
Mr. W. Sim's letter was read respecting the window blinds, the Vestry are obliged to him
for his kind offer which they have thought necessary to decline.
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At a meeting of the Vestry at the Rector's house January 22, 1789:

Present:
The Rector

Church Wardens:
Robert Towers
Benjamin Wynkoop

Vestry Men:
John Wilcocks
Peter Dehaven
   Joseph Claypoole, John Swanwick, Leeson Simmons, William Hall
Francis Hopkinson, Francis Gurney and George Bickham, a letter from John Gartley
was read paying the rent of the School house in his tenure to be lowered and it was agreed that
instead of 30 pounds a year the present rent of the school house it shall be 25 pounds a year to take
place from the 4th of last month.
Resolved that the thanks of the Vestry be given to Mr. Gastelowe for his generous gift
of a mahogeny Communion Table and the making of a font for Christ Church.
A design having been formed to remove the organ in St. Peter's church from the place
where it now stands to gallery to be built for it over the chancel and a drawing
or elevation of the organ so stated being laid before the Vestry. It was resolved that a
committee be appointed to examine the place proposed to see how it will affect the
view of the chancel, and also to procure an estimate of the expense that will attend
such removals and in general to make all necessary inquiries respecting this
business, and make report to the Vestry as soon as may be convenient.
Mr. Tower, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Wilcocks, and Mr. Wynkoop were appointed a

Committee for the above purpose. A letter from the Reverend Mr. Bend was read
requesting some increase of his salary for reasons communicated in the said
letter, which was ordered to lye on the table for consideration till the next mee-
ting.
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At a meeting of the Vestry at the Bishop's House January 31, 1789:

Present:
The Bishop

Church Wardens:
Robert Towers
Benjamin Wynkoop

Vestry Men:
John Wilcocks
Peter Dehaven
Leeson Simmons
Joseph Claypoole
Francis Hopkinson

   The Committee appointed at last meeting to make all necessary enquiries
respecting the proposed removal of the organ in St. Peter's Church, report that
they had carefully examined the place internal for the organ and ascertained
by actual measurement the height at which the floor of a gallery over the chancel
way be placed for the reception of the organ and find that it may be so elevated
as not to injure the view of the chancel, nor be other wise inconvenient. That the
playing of the organ there will not only be ornamental to the church but very
advantageous in as much as six good pews will be obtained in the space present
occupied by the organ.
For these reasons the committee recommend the revival of the said organ according
to the place proposed. And the said committee further report that they have
enquired into the expense that will be necessary to carry this plan into execution, and
find that the sum of 110 pounds or thereabouts will be sufficient to build the said
gallery, remove and put up the organ, finish the six pews in place where the
organ now stands, and find all necessary materials for the purposes aforesaid.
      Whereupon on motion resolved
   That the said organ be removed according to the plan presented. And
that Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. gurney, and Mr. Wilcocks be a committee for carrying
the said design into Execution. And it is further resolved, that Messrs Joseph
Sims and George Plumsted be requested to join with and assist the said
committee in this business.
Resolved that the monies necessary to this purpose shall be raised by sub-
scriptions on letting of pews in St. Peter's Church or otherwise so that the Church
Funds may not be answerable therefore.
   It being represented to the Vestry that the roof of St. Peter's CHurch was leaky
and out of Repair, and stood in great need of a new covering. And that is to the
subscriptions to be solicited for the removal of the organ, that of raising money for
new covering the roof of the church be added. Moneys may be received suff-
icient for both purposed.
It was resolved that the foregoing committee be authorized to procure subs-
criptions for repairing the roof of the said Church as well as for the removal
of the organ, and to contract with workmen and have the said roof repaired
                        When

when a sufficient sum shall be so subscribed over and above what may be necessary
for removing the organ making the new pews etc.
   Resolved that Mr. Joseph Sims be the Treasurer of the aforesaid committee to
recieve and pay the monies raised for the above purpose, and to render an account
thereof to this Vestry as soon as the business shall be completed.
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At a meeting of the corporation of Christ Church and St. Peter's in
Christ Church on Easter Monday the April 13, 1789 for the choice of
Warden and Vestry men, the following persons were duly elected.
Mr. Joseph Swift, Peter Dehaven, Robert Towers, George Bickham, William Hall,
Joseph Claypoole, Francis Hopkinson, Leeson Simmons, Joseph Donaldson, James Ash,
Samuel Powel, Francis Gurney, Wooddrop Sims, Tench Coxe, Benjamin Wynkoop,
Johnathon David, Thomas Cuthbert, Gerardus Clarkson, Johnathon Wilcocks, and Johnathon Swanwick.
   After which, Mr. Johnathon Wilcocks was appointed accounting Church
Warden, and Mr. Robert Towers the Rector's Church Warden.
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At a meeting of teh Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ and St. Peter's
Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House April 16, 1789.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Mr. Robert Towers
Mr. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Mr. Cuthbrt   Mr. Bickham
Mr. Dehaven      Mr. David
Dr. C. Clarkson      Mr. T. Coxe
Mr. Claypoole      Mr. Swanwick

Mr. Towers laid before the Vestry a letter from Mr. Joseph Dobbins to the Rector
Assistant Minister and acting Church Wardens. Copy of which is directed to be placed
at the foot of this minutes. The Vestry taking into consideration the terms proposed for the
gift, grant bargain Table of the said Joseph Dobbins contained in the following letter
unanimously agreed to accept the same as Trustees of Christ Church Hospital and do hereby
declare their full acceptance thereof and Mr. Wilcocks and Mr. Coxe are appointed a committee
to complete the formal settlement agreeable to teh terms prescribed by the donor and
grantor. One motion ordered that notice be given to the Vestry that it is intended on Monday
next to consider the propriety of a grant of money. It being proposed to encourage the
salary of the Reverend Mr. Bend. Sheri H. Hall on Wappoo four miles from Charleston South Carolina January 28, 1787
To our worthy Bishop M White to the Reverend Mr. Blackwill and my old friend Robert Towers.
      I am now sick but I believe not to die at this time and particular hope to live until I can settle my
affaris to my mind and as this is a beginning and you approve of my offer it may be a part done which I could wish was
finished. There is that lot in 5th STreet and that N 4 from Tehuy[unclear] with somewhere about five hundred pounds in
possession of my old friend John Drinker. THe whole I leave to teh use of Doctor Kearsley's Bounty to the poor dis-
tressed widows for a continual succession until time shall be no more paying forty TM dollars every three
months brought and delivered in my hands and not for me to run after it. The tikes of the lands are in that Hands
with my friend John Drinker who I have informed by letter and if you approve of my offer the conveyance may be
made but and executed the sonner the better. I expect you three to act a just part by me and if I receive that sum
every three months I shall be satisfied. I shall conclude as I am weary and you know my mind subscribe
myself....................
         Your affectionate well wisher
                     Joseph Dobbins
N3 It is my request that the money in the hands of my friend
may not be taken from him while he gives sufficient security
and pays the Reterigh After my death the annuity ceases.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Espicopal Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church
in the city of Philadelphia at the Rector's House on April 20, 1789:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
Mr. R. Towers

Vestry Men:
         Mr. J Swanwick      Mr. J. Claypoole
Dr. G. Clarkson      Mr. F. Gurney      Mr. J. David
Mr. F. Hopkinson   Mr. B. Wynkoop

Mr. James Reynolds was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital for the ensuing years
Mr. Whitehead Clerk of Christ Church       Mr. Dolby Sexton fo Christ Church
Mr. Ormerad Do of St. Peter's Church      Mr. Stokes Do of St. Peter's Church
Mr. Wynkoop and Mr. Sims be a committee for the settling of Christ Church Hospital accounts
and the account of the accounting Church Warden. Mr. Claypoole Mr. Simmons Mr. Hall and Mr.
Dehaven are elected a committee for Christ Church Hospital. A paper was laid before the
Vestry as proper to be signed by teh Right Reverend Dr. White, The Reverend R. Blackwell and Mr. R. Towers, accepting
the untended grant of Joseph Dobbins of South Carolina whereupon the said gentlemen are requested to
execute the same and the committee for Christ Church Hospital to pay for teh use of said Mr. Dobbins to
the said Gentlemen the sum of forty dollars quarterly as stipulated and on the other hand to collect and credit
said Hospital for the sums arising from the property in the gift of Mr. Dobbins mentioned as given to
said Hospital. And the said Gentlemen are hereby assured that the said money shall be paid as
above directed. On motion it was agreed that a committee be appointed to confess of Mr. F. Gurney
Mr. Joseph Donaldson and Mr. R. Towers to enquire into and report the actual state of the funds of the
churches and charges therein to the next meeting and they are authorized to call to their assistance Mr.
Joseph Sims in framing said report. Agreed that the Vestry be called again on Thursday
Evening next and that the Rector be desired to order to be inserted in the notices that money is to be
disposed of.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church
in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House April 23, 1789:

Present:
The Right Reverend Doctor White

Church Wardens:
Mr. R. Towers
MR. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Mr. Simmons   Mr. Hall
Mr. F. Gurney   Mr. Ash      Mr. Swanwick
Mr. Dehaven   Dr. G. Clarkson
Mr. Bickham   Mr. Claypoole
Mr. W. Sim

On motion directed that the Church Wardens prepare and present at the next meeting a State of the Debts,
due by the churches. The committee appointed to report a state of the Church Fund, delivered in the
following which was directed to be placed on the minutes.
   State of the funds of Christ and St. Peter's Churches 1789
Box Money......................200."."      Two Clerks Wages etc................70."."
Tombs...........................20."."      Sextons.............................50."."
                  Organist............................25."."
                  Ringers.............................25."."
                  Bellows Blowers.....................13.10."
                  Balance remaining for contingences..36.10."
                220."."                     220."."
Pew Rent arising from both Churches 836."."   Rector.............................400."."
Breaking the Ground.................160."."   One Assistant......................400."."
Deficiency............................4."."   One Assistant......................200."."
               1000."."                   1000."."

State of the funds of Christ and St. Peter's Churches continued.
Parsonage House..........65."."   Rector......................100."."
Schoolhouse..............25."."   Balance......................20."."
Burial Fees..............30."."
         120."."                120."."
Contra Balance...........20."."   Deficiency 2nd Statement......4."."
            Balance in favor of Churches 16."."
          20."."                 20."."
After which the salaries of the Assistant Ministers were taken into consideration and being pro-
posed and seconded that the salary of the Reverend Dr. Blackwell should be three hundred and fifty
pounds per annum as the funds on which 50 pounds additional granted him in 1783 are diminished
it was determined that Dr. Blackwell's salary should be three hundred and fifty pounds per
annum commencing the 25th September ensuing. The consideration of the Reverend W. Bend,
Letter of                   requesting an increase of this salary was returned; and being proposed
adn seconded that Mr. Bend's salary should be two hundred and seventy five pounds per annum; it was
resolved Mr. Bends Salary should be two hundred and Seventy five pounds per annum commencing
the 24th March last.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's
Church in the City of Philadelphia at the Rector's House June 1, 1789:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Mr. R. Powers
Mr. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Mr. J. David      Mr. Swanwick
Mr. Joseph Claypoole   Mr. Joseph Ash      Mr. G. Clarkson
Mr. F. Hopkinson   Mr. W. Sims
Mr. T. Coxe      Mr. Francis Gurney
Mr. T. Cuthbert

The Church Wardens directed to bring in a state of the demands against the churches not
being ready to report are requestedto be prepared against teh next meeting of Vestry.....
The appointment of Deputies to attend the convention of the Chrches in this state on teh 9th
Instant being proposed the following Gentlemen were chosen from each of the Congregations for
the above purpose. For Christ Church Mr. Hopkinson Mr. Joseph Swift and Mr. James
Reynolds. For St. Peter's Church Mr. Powell, Dr. G. Clarkson and Mr. Tench Coxe....
Mr. Coxe and Mr. Wilcocks reported their having transmitted to Mr. Joseph Dobbins of South
Carolina the acceptance of the Rector Assistant Minister adn Mr. Robert Towers/Church
Warden of said Dobbins gift, grant, bargain adn take of his Estate mentioned in his letter
dated              as Trustees for Christ Church Hospital and having received teh fith deeds
deposited, in the hands of John Wilcocks (Church Warden) of said Estate from his attorney
Mr. John Drinker and that a formal conveyance is preparing for Mr. Dobbins Execution there of
to perfect his donation and cantract........Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Coxe were appointed a committee to
to the Executor or Executrix of Mr. Kearsley Executrix of her late husband Dr. Kearsley 
for a balance due to Christ Church Hospital and if not paid when demanded immediately to
recover the debt by law.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church adn St.
Peter's Church in the city of Philadelphia at the Rector's House September 7, 1789:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
Mr. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Dr. G. Clarkson      Mr. Joseph Claypoole
Mr. David   Mr. Cuthbert
Mr. Dehaven   Mr. Powell

The Church Warden presented a report of the debts due by the church which was read and directed to
be placed on the minutes to be considered at next meeting................

The Church Wardens directed the 23rd of April 1789 to bring in a state of the debt, due
from the Churches Do report due:
   To the Right Reverend Bishop White on account of Salary to Michaelmas 1789..478"3"10
   Ditto on account of Parsonage and Burial Fees................................34.10. 512.13.10
   To Doctor Blackwell to Michalmas 1789...............................................719.5.1
   To the Reverend Mr. Bend to ditto 1789..............................................149.10."
   To the Trustees of the College of Philadelphia unpaid by
               Doctor Peters.....19.115.19
   Interest from 16th June 1775 to June 16th 1789 is 14 years 97.7.2
                          213.6.2
               Exchange @ 7272...........154.12.11 1/2
                          367.19.1 1/2
   Paid by Mr. Adcock 25th January 1784......72.18.3
    paid by Mr. Sims 27 April 1785 ..........37.".10 }109.19.1...........258." 1/2
   Richard Peters Samuel Powell John Morgan and John Wilcocks
            to Sarah Wistar Dr.
         1774 April 14 to Their bond for ...... 215."."
         1789 August 28th to said to this day...198.5."
                            413.5.11
      Credit
   1775 June 10    By cash Executor of Johnathan Brown.......12.18
   1777      21    By ditto       Jason Reynolds   13.1.6
   1782 January 10 By ditto              William Adcock...64.6.6
   1785 March 16   By ditto       Wooddrop Sims....38.14."
   1786 November 10 By ditto       Tench Coxe      12.18."
   1788 November 3 By ditto       Robert Towers    50."."   191.18."..........221.1/2.11
                                     1860.16.10

Mr. Coxe and Mr. Wilcocks presented the deeds for conveying Mr. Dobbins of South Carolinas gift of
his estate to the Rector Church Wardens and Vestry Men of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia for the use of Christ Church
Hospital which were read and approved and the above mentioned gentlemen continued a committee empowered
to affix the seal of the corporation to the conterpart of said deed and to transmit it to Mr.
Dobbins with the deed for his Execution for conveying said estaet as aforementioned.
Whereas a considerable deficiency appears in the collection of teh Pew Rents the Church Warden is in-
structed to call on Mr. Harvey the collector to know the reason of such deficiency and if it shall appear
that such deficiency shall have happended thro neglect of payment of the Pew holders that the collector
be ordered to inform them that unless all arrearages at present due on their respective settings
are discharged in two months from the date; their seats will be left to such persons as
as may apply for settings.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and
St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House November 11, 1789:

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
Mr. R. Towers
Mr. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Mr. Swanwick
Mr. Joseph Swift   Mr. Simmons
Mr. Jes Claypoole   Mr. T. Gurney
Mr. Powell      Mr. David
Mr. W. Sims      Doctor G. Clarkson

Resolved that the committee for Christ Church Hospital authoised to transact the
business with Mr. Dobbins agreeable to his pleasure and that his annuity shall commence
from January 28, 1789 which is the date of his first letter upon the subject. The same
committee are requested to call upon Mr. Drinker for a real security to the value of
double teh money remaining in his hands. Resolved that Mr. R. Towers be added
to the committee who were empowered to commence a suit at law against the Executors of the
Estate of Dr. J. Kearsley Senior.... It being stated to the Vestry by the Rector that a
present consisting of Waltons Polyglot Bible 6 Notes folio and Doctor Castells Lexicon 2 Not
folio was made to Christ Church Library by the Reverend T. Preston Rector of Chivening in Kent.
Great Retain which books were produced to this Vestry. Resolved that the Rector be
requested to communicate the thanks of this body to the Reverend Mr. Preseton for this valuable
present.....Resolved that Matthew Whitehead the Clerk be directed to bring the
Minutes Books of Vestry to the Rectors on the days of meeting.......Mr. Sims reports
that the committee appointed to settle the accounts of the late Church Warden had examined
the same and find a balance due of twelve pounds four shillings and eleven pence
in the general accounts and three pounds six shillings and four pence from Mr. Clymer Charity
and that there is a balance due him from the communion account of 2/10/2. Mr. Sims
in behalf of the committee further reports that they had examined the accounts of the [unclear]
of Christ Church Hospital and find a balance due of 130 pounds of which is Thomas Bradford's
acceptance for 16.3.9 and 7.14.4 paper money. The Church Warden, are requested to
demand of Mr. John Field the Legacy of Mrs. Venables and it then cannot oftain payment
to take legal advice in what made to proceed for recovery thereof.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the united Episcopal Churches of Church and St. Peter's
Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House December 19, 1789:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Mr. Robert Towers
Mr. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Mr. Swift   Mr. David
Mr. Hopkinson   Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Dehaven   Mr. Powell

Mr. Claypoole in behalf of the Committee for Christ Church Hospital reported an in-
conveniece to Mr. Drinker to give real security for the amount of Mr. Dobbins gift
to that institution proposing to give his own and brother Mr. Henry Drickers' Bond for
the Debt aforementioned to said corporation and the committee are requested to have the same
executetd Mr. Towers being added to the Committee for this purpose. Mr. Hopkinson
reported that [unclear] relating to the claim against the Executors of the late Dr.
Kearsley were handed to Alex Wilcocks Esq to bring an action thereupon.

At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and
St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House January 6, 1790:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
      Mr. Rukham   Mr. Simmons
Dr. Clarkson   Mr. Gurney   Mr. Robert Towers
Mr. Tench Coxe   Mr. Claypoole   Mr. John Wilcocks

Mr. Claypoole reported Mr. John Drinker request to have the seal of the corporation of
Christ and St. Peter's Churches affixed to a receipt for amount of the money in his hands part of
Mr. Dobbins donation to Christ Church Hospital, the Church Wardens are appointed
to affix the seal of the corporation to discharge Mr. Drinker as above mentioned. .......
The Church Wardens reported their having agreed with Thomas Rick Esq for one
of the vaults in Christ Church yard agreeable to a Resolution of Vestry, fixing conditions
for such privileges. The Rector communicated a letter from Dr. Bard of New
York applying for the admission of Mr. Stout as a pensioner of Christ Church
Hospital the consideration of which application is refered to next Vestry.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches of Christ and St. Peter's
Churches in Philadelphia at the Rector's House March 22, 1790:

Present:
The Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Mr. Robert Towers
Mr. John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Mr. Claypoole   Mr. Dehaven
Dr. Clarkson   Mr. David
Mr. Simmons   Mr. W. Sims

Resolved that there be granted to Thomas Riche Esq and family the exclusive right of
vault in Christ Church and being the middle of three vaults beginning at the north
east corner to be held by them in the same manner as other vaults in the churches and
church yards are held. The said Mr. Riche having paid      for the right of the said
vault. Resolved farther that the Church Wardens are to deliver Mr. Riche a copy
of this minute with the feel of the corporation affixed thereunto. The committee of
Christ Church Hospital having leased the house and lot on the East side of fifth St
at 27 pounds per anum the said committee are appointed to affix the seal of the corporation
thereunto. THe committee Christ Church Hospital farther reported their settlements
with Mr. John Drinker for Mr. Dobbins donation agreeable to appointment of Vestry
of 19th December and their report is as follows and ordered to be placed on the minutes.
The Committee appointed to settle with John Drinker report that business is completed.
That they have obtained two bonds signed by John and Henry Drinker one for 250 pounds
and the other for 200 pounds payable in one year to this corporation with interest, also
9.13.7 in cash being the full balance of Mr. Joseph Dobbins Donation to Christ
Church Hospital which is paid Mr. James Reynolds Treasurer. Also received two
notes of William Hamilton Esq for forty three pounds for rent due to Mr. Dobbins
which notes they presented to Mr. Hamilton who has added 17 pounds as a donation to said
Hospital amounting in the whole to sixty pounds for which sum Mr. Hamilton has
given a bond to this corporation payable in one year with interest. That they have
settled with Paul Egling for the rent of a pasture lot and received nine pounds three
shillings and three pence being the full balance due from him which they have

paid to James Reynolds Treasurer in whose hands are deposited all the bonds
about recited. Being stated to the Vestry that the convention of the Churches
in this state have required of this united Churches 6.~.~ as their quota to a
fund for incidental expences of the convention resolved that the Church Warden be au-
thorised to pay the said sum to the Secretary to the Cenvention. Resolved that Church
Wardens Mr. Sims and Mr. Coxe be appointed a committee to report at next meeting an ex-
act state of the different sums due from the churches and the arreancies due to them and
also to consider of a plan for the discharging of the debts. The Rector is desired to
summon the Vestry to meet on next Monday.
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At an election held at Christ Church on Easter Monday April5, 1790 agreeably
to notice given in both churches yesterday and according to charter and usage the following
gentlemen were duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year. Joseph Swift Peter
DeHaven Robert Towers George Bickham William Hall Joseph Claypoole Frances
Hopkinson Leeson Simmons Joseph Donaldson James Ash Samuel Powell
Frances Gurney Woodrop Sims Tench Coxe Benjamin Wynkoop John David
Gerardus Clarkson John Wilcocks William Thomas and Thomas Cuthbert.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and St.
Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House April 5, 1790:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
      George Bickham
Tench Coxe   Joseph Donaldson
Joseph Swift   Benjamin Wynkoop
Robert Towers   Gerardus Clarkson
John David   Thomas Cuthbert
Leeson Simmons   Woodrop Sims and John Wilcocks

John Wilcocks was elected accounting Church Warden and Robert Towers the Rector's
Church Warden.

Quest Men for Christ Church:
Joseph Claypoole
Leeson Simmons
Peter Dehaven
Joseph Donaldson

Quest Men for St. Peter's Church:
Thomas Cuthbert
John David
Benjamin Wynkoop
Woodrop Sims

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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House April 12, 1790:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
         Thomas Cuthbert
Joseph Swift      Gerardus Clarkson
William Thomas      Joseph Claypoole
John David      Woodrop Sims

Leeson Simmons

Church Warden:
Robert Towers
John Wilcocks

Mr. Jams Reynolds was elected Treasurer and Joseph Claypoole Robert Towers
Peter DeHaven William Hall and Leeson Simmons were chosen a committee for
Christ Church Hospital. Matthew Whitehead Clerk Joseph Dolby sexton fo
Christ Church. John Armrod Clerk George Stokes Sexton of St. Peter's Church.
Peter Curtz is appointed organist for both churches. Gerardus Clarkson and Woodrop
Sims are appointed to settle the late Church Wardens accounts and the accounts of
the Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital. The committee for stating the debts
against the church, arrearages due to them and reporting a plan for discharging the above
debts, not having found it convenient to report on said business are reappointed to that
duty. Robert Towers Joseph Swift and John Wilcocks are appointed a committee
to demand and recover Mr. Venables legacy fo Mr. John Field. Tench Coxe Francis
Hopkinson and Robert Towers are appointed and John Wilcocks added to conduct the
suit brought against the Executor of Mr. Kearsley fro a settlement of her accounts
and recovering Doctor Kearsley's devise in favor of Christ Church Hospital. The consider-
ation of Doctor Bards application to the Rector for Mr. Stout's receiving assistance
from the charity of Christ Church Hospital was taken up. The Rector Joseph
Swift and John Wilcocks are appointed to examine Doctor Kearley's Will and
report on the subject for the Vestry's future determination. The Rector and
Church Wardens are appointed to apply to council at New York for the recovery
of Mr. Cumings legacy lent on interest to Messrs         a
donation for the use of the poor of the congregations. Robert Towers and John
David are appointed to demand and recover a ground rent due by Lawrence Powell
a charity for the poor of the congregations.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House May 29, 1790:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Leeson Simmons
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Peter DeHaven
Gerardus Clarkson   Joseph Donaldson
William Thomas      George Bickham
James Ash

The committee to whom was referred the consideration of Mr. Stouts receiving assis-
tance from Christ Church Hospital were of opinion she could not be assisted
otherwise than by a residence in the Hospital and the Rector has a consequence
written to Doctor Bard that Mr. Stout will have the preference of the
first vacancy that happens in the Hospital if she chooses to apply for it.
The several committees appointed the 12th April are continued and requested to forward

forwarded the respective business alloted them. The Rector reported that
Miss Margaret Edwards offering him a can of one hundred pounds for the use
of the Churches which he communicated to John Wilcocks Church Warden then
agreed to accept the loan for amount of the churches and gave them joint bond
of         for said one hundred pounds which
the Vestry do assume as a debt for which the churches are accountable and the Church
Warden is directed to apply it in discharge of either the debt due to the college or Mrs.
Wister as can be done most for the benefit of the churches. The Rector acquainted
the Vestry of this convening them from his desire of having deputies appointed to attend
the convention of the churches in this state to meet on Tuesday the 1st instant and an
election being held the following were appointed

for Christ Church:
Francis Hopkinson
Joseph Swift
James Reynolds

for St. Peter's Church:
Gerardus Clarkson
Benjamin Chew Sr Esq
John Wilcocks
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At a meeting fo the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House August 27, 1790:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Robert Towers
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         James Ash
Samuel Powell      Leeson Simmons
William Hall
Francis Gurney

The Rector informed the Vestry that he had summoned them at the instance of
sundry of the members who suggested the propriety of providing a pew for the President
of the United States, the same being taken into consideration, resolved that Robert
Towers Joseph Claypole and William Hall be a committee for that purpose.
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At a meeting of the corporation of united Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House November 26, 1797:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Woodrop Sims
Robert Towers

Vestry Men:
         George Bickham
Francis Gurney      John David
Joseph Claypoole
Peter DeHaven

One motion resolved that a committee be appointed to consider of a plan now
proposed to erect sundry pews in the westermost isles in St. Peter's Church reducing
the width of the side isles and to carry the plan into execution if they shall
deem it necessary. Robert Towers Francis Gurney and Woodrop Sims were

were appointed to above business. The committee appointed to provide the President
of the United States a pew in Christ Church report that they have obtained a double pew
in the middle isle of the said church, in this business they have promised the
several families who have been removed from their sittings that they are to be re-
instated, whenever the public use to which the said pew is now appropriated should
be discontinued or whenever the same can be done in consequence of the removal
of any pew holder in that time. The Rector and the Church Wardens are requested
to wait on the President after his arrival with the key of the said pew.
Robert Towers George Bickham Frances Gurney are appointed a committee to treat
for a lease on ground rent of the parsonage lot to report to the Vestry. A letter was
read from the Reverend Mr. Bend slating the deficency in the payment of his salary
resolved that the Church Warden be directed to take measures to compel those to
make direct payment who are in arrears for pew rent.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal
Churches of Christ church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's
House January 20, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
Robert Towers

Vestry Men:
         Francis Gurney
Joseph Claypoole   George Bickham
Thomas Cuthbert      Tench Coxe
James Ash      Joseph Donaldson

The committee appointed to treat for a lease on ground rent of the Parsonage
Lot of Christ Church reported sundry offers, after due consideration of which
it was resolved that the said committee be and they are hereby authorised and
empowered to fit the said lot at any rate not less than four pounds per foot
and they are particularly instructed that ample security be provided in the
contract for the regular payment of the rent charge either by the sufficiency
of the buildings to be forthwith erected or by other satisfactory means.
On motion resolved that the said committee prior to their receiving their ne-
gotiations for the above sale be instructed to obtain the opinion of
Benjamin Chew and Alexander Wilcocks Esq whether the parsonage
lot with the buildings thereon can be legally leased upon ground rent
forever. Resolved that Joseph Donaldson and James Ash be added to the
above committee and that any three of them be a quorum. Resolved that the
Church Wardens be authorised within the term of the charter to dispose of
from time to time such portions of the ground on the side of Christ
Church yeard as members of the church may be desirous of purchasing
provided the same do not exceed ten feet in the clear in the entirety
from North to South.

We the subscribers appointed inspectors to an election for Vestry Men
for the united Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church field Christ
on Easter Monday April 23, 1791 agreeable to notice given yesterday
in each Church and the usage and custom. The following persons were elected
Vestry men for the ensuing year, viz-
      for Christ Church
Joseph Swift Joseph Claypoole Joseph Donaldson James
Ash George Beckhaven Peter DeHaven Robert Towers Nicholas
Hicks Frances Hopkinson and Thomas Cumpston
      St. Peter's Church
Samuel Powell John Wilcocks John Daivd Frances Gurney
Woodrop Sims Thomas Cuthbert James Sawyer William
Bingham John Swanwick and John Wood
      Philadelphia April 25, 1791
       signed Peter Dehaven
         John Phillips
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia in Christ
Church April 25, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
         Thomas Cuthbert
John Wilcocks      Peter DeHaven
William Bingham      Joseph Claypoole
Robert Towers      Joseph Donaldson
John David      Woodrop Sims

John Wilcocks was elected accounted Church Warden and
Robert Towers Rector's Church Warden.
      Quest Men for Christ Church
   Peter DeHaven      Joseph Donaldson
   Joseph Claypoole   George Bickham
      Quest Men for St. Peter's Church
   John David      John Swanwick
   Thomas Cuthbert      Woodrop Sims

At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church at the Rector's House May 2,
1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         John Wood
Samuel Powell      Nicholas Hicks
Peter DeHaven      Robert Towers
Joseph Claypoole
Thomas Cumpston

Mr. James Reynolds was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
for the ensuing year. Mr Whitehead Clerk of Christ Church, Mr.
Dolby Sexton of Christ Church. Mr. Armerod Clerk of St. Peter's ditto
Mr. Stokes Sexton of St. Peter's ditto. Messrs. Towers, Claypoole De-
Haven, Hicks and Cumpston were elected a committee for Christ Church
Hospital. Messrs Swanwick and Mr. Sims are appointed a committee to
settle the late Church Wardens accounts, and also the accounts of the Treasurer
of Christ Church Hospital. The vestry being made acquainted that Mrs. Sal-
tar, Mr. Thomas Charlton and Mr. William Thomas, deceased and late mem-
bers of the congregations of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's
Church, having left bequests to the poor of said churches, the Church
Wardens are requested to obtain from the Registers office copies of their
respective wills, that measures be taken on conformity thereto. Mr.
Towers, Mr. Hopkinson and Mr. Ash are appointed a committee to pro-
cure the moneys due from the estate of Mr. Venables and Mr. Kearsley.
Mrs. Chevalier having applied for the use of the pew lately built for
her accommodation without rent in consequence of her removal from
the middle isle to make room for the President of the United States.
  Resolved Mrs. Chevalier have leave to occupy the said Pew during her na-
tural life without rent, noting that her holding the same is not, to be consi-
dered as a freehold, being contrary to the charter of the churches, buton the
death of the said Mrs. Chevalier the pew is to revert into the hands of the
Church Warden for the time being. The committee reported a vacancy in
Christ Church Hospital. The Rector is requested to acquaint Dr. Bard at
New York, that Mrs. Stout will now be received as a pensioner in said
Hospital on her agreeing to remove and occupy aforementioned vacancy.
Mr. Gurney Mr. David and Mr. Wood are appointed a committee to
cause the roof of St. Peter's Church to be viewed and an estimate made
of the Expense of roofing it offered to the Vestry at the next meeting.

At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Church-
es of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rec-
tor's house Thursday June 9, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Doctor White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         John David
Francis Gurney      Thomas Cumpston
John Wood      Robert Towers
Woodrop Sims

The Church Warden having procured authenticated copies of the welsl fo Mrs.
Saltar, Mr. Thomas Charleton and Mr. William Thomas and they being read or-
dered, that the clauses of said wills giving bequests to the poor of the Church-
es, and for educating of poor children be copied from the respective wills in the
book of minutes of the corporation and are as follows.
Clause from Mrs. Sarah Salters Will August 13, 1785.
"item, I give and bequeath to the Vestry and Church Wardens of the Uni-
ted Episcopal Churches in this city the sum of ten pounds to be by them dis-
tributed among the poor at their discretion."
  Clasue from Mr. Thomas Charleston's will dated Philadelphia December 19, 1788
I do will that my Executro do pay into the hands of the Reverend Bishop Wil-
liam White or has successors annually for three years after my decease, twenty
pounds for the benefit of the poor of Christ Church who ar communicants.
  Clause from Mr. William Thomas's will dated Philadelphia July 2, 1789
I give bequeath and devise unto my wife Mary Thomas, my three story brick
house kitchen and lot of ground with all the appurtenances as spicefied in the sev-
eral deeds thereunto belonging, situate on the south side of Mulberry Street near
Front Street, for and during the term of her natural life and after the decease
of my wife aforesaid. I will bequeath and devise all the aforesaid houses and lots
of ground as in the several deeds thereunto belonging specified together with all
their oppurtenances the rights liberties and priviledges thereunto belonging
or in any wise appertaining unto the Bishop Wardens and Vestry Men of the
United Protestant Episcopal Churches of Christ and St. Peter's in the city
of Philadelphia and their successors for ever, on the several conditions here-
in after named. In the first place that they nor any of them shall not
change nor alter nor cause to be changed nor altered and part or parts
of the ground from the name of the testator. Secondly, that they receive
the yearly incomes thereof only on condition that they pay thirty pounds
yearly in two equal half year payments towards the tuition of the poor

poor children of St. Peter's Church, and the residence thereof to be distributed be-
tween the poor that are in actual communion in St. Peter's Church and not else-
where (and to pay taxes if any there be) and to make such repairs and improve-
ments on the ground as they shall judge necessary. Lastly, But if the Bishop
Wardens and Vestry Men of the United Protestant Episcopal Churches of
Christ and St. Peter's aforesaid or a majority of them or any part of them when-
soever shall join or make any attempt to alter or change or cause to be changed
or altered the aforesaid desired premises or any part or parts thereof from
or the name of the Testator and in not duly applying the clear incomes thereof
to the purposes only herein named according to the tree intent and meaning hereof
(that from thenceforth) that all the houses and lots of ground together with
all their oppurtenances as specified in their several deeds respectively aforesaid,
shall cease and determine and become extinct forever, and shall revert and become
the property of my brother Benjamin Thomas aforesaid to his only proper
use and bejoof, his heirs and assigns forever, on condition that he pay the
one third part of the evaluation thereof unto his children aforenamed in
equal portions (that is to say) share and share alike. I will bequeath and
devise unto my wife Mary Thomas aforesaid my two brick houses and three
lots of ground situate in the district of South Wark as specified in thin
several deeds respectively together with all their oppurtenances to her
and her heirs and assigns forever, subject to the payment of the yearly
ground rent thereon accruing and after the decease of my wife Mary Thomas a-
foresaid the two houses and three lots of gorund aforesaid shall be subject to the
additional payment of the yearly sum of ten pounds per year of lehe money
aforesaid to be paid in two equal half yearly payments for ever be paid
to the Bishop Wardens and Vestry men at the United Protesteant Episco-
pal Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's in the City of Philadelphia
and to their successors for everto be applied by them for the tuition of the
poor children of St. Peter's Church only.
   The committee apposisted to bring in an estimage of the
expence of roofing St. Peter's Church reported that comprehending the
expence of painting the church out and inside and white washing it
the whole night amount to 270 pounds, and the report being read is as fol-
lows.
   The committee appointed to examine the sate of the roof of St.
Peter's Church report " That they find it in a very decays state and
are of opinion that it ought to be new shinglede without loss of time, that
if it is not done in the course of this summer there is great reason to
believe that the sealing will be much injured if not destroyed. The
committee beg leave further to report that in their opinion it would be
adviseable to paint the church outside and in, and also to white wash the
same. The cost of the roof will be 100 pounds every thing included. Painting
outside and in 100 pounds. The white washing may cost from 10 pounds to 13 pounds, say
on the whole 270 pounds a sum the present funds of the Church can

can by no means supply, afmitting the surplus money arising from
the pews in the loft and the new pews in the western isle to produce 100 pounds
there will be a deficiency of 170 pounds. The only elegible method which presents
itself to the committee to raise this sum by way of subscription therefore
 Resolved that a committee be appointed subscriptions from the members
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church to be applied for the sole purpose of roof-
ing painting and whitewashing St. Peter's Church and that a committee be
appointed to contract with suitable tradesmen so as to accomplish these necessa-
ry repairs, without lots of time." And the question being taken whether
a committee be appointed to solicit subscriptions of the members of the United
Congregations for defraying the expence of the above repair agreeably to the
report. It was unanimously determined in the affirmative, and the following
gentlemen are appointed a committee for the purpose of raising money by sub-
scription for defraying the expence thereof.
   Mr. Joseph Donaldson Jr. Mr. Bickham Mr. Cumpston, Mr. Wood-
rop Sims, Mr. Gurney and Mr. David.
   The several other members of Vestry present offered their services in as-
sisting the gentlemen of the committee for procuring subscriptions, and it is
expected the gentlemen of the Vesry that are now absent will also be active in
the above duty. The committee are futher instructed to agree with work
men for the repairs propose to receive the subscriptions and pay the accounts
of the repairs handing an account of their proceedings to the Vestry as usual in
like cases.
 On motion for an election of deputies to the convention of the churches in this
state to meet on Tuesday the 21st instant at Christ Church.
 The following gentlemen were appointed for Christ
   Christ Church      St. Peter's
   Mr. Robert Towers   Samuel Powell Esq
   Joseph Swift Esq   William Bingham Esq
   Mr. James Reynolds   Mr. Woodrop Sims
Mr. Towers and Mr. Ash are appointed to recover the ground rent due from Law-
rence Powell's estate part of Mr. Clymer's legacy.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's house
June 27, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Doctor White

Church Wardens:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Joseph Claypoole
Woodrop Sims   Francis Gurney
John Swanwick   Peter DeHaven
John Mood   Robert Towers
John David

The Rector laid before the Vestry a letter from the Reverend Mr. Bend resigning

his place as assistant Minister in these churches in consequence of his election
to the Rectory of St. Paul's Church in Baltimore Maryland. The Vestry in receiving
and accepting the resignation of Mr. Bend take the opportunity of declaring their
intire satisfaction with his services in their connection. The Rector desires that
his concurrence in the testimony now born may be recorded, and they unite in wish-
ing Mr. Bend every happiness spiritual and temporal in the station on which he
is now entering. The Recotr is requested to hand the above resolution to Mr. Bend
authenticated by the Church Warden. It being proposed that a committee be
appointed to examine the condition of the organ of St. Peter's Church, also to a-
gree with a proper person to officiate as organist. The same was agreed to and
the following gentlemen were chosen for the purposes above mentioned.
   Mr. Swanwick Mr. Gurney and Mr. W. Sims.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's in Philadelphia at the Rector's House Septem-
ber 8, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         John Wood
John David      Thomas Cumpston
Peter DeHaven      James Sawyer
Thomas Cuthbert      George Bickham
Joseph Claypoole   Francis Gurney

  The Committee for leasing the parsonage house and lot of ground on the
west side of Delaware Second Street presented a lease and counter part of the same
by the Rector Church Wardens and Vestry Men of the United Episcopal
Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in the City of Philadelphia to
John Tromberger of said City Merchant for ninety nine years which was read
and approved of Resolved the Church Warden is appointed to see the due
execution of the lease aforementioned and to affix the seal of the corporation
thereunto in their behalf.
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  At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's in Philadelphia at the Rector's House November
8, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
JOhn Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         James Sawyer
Joseph Claypoole   John Woods
Peter DeHaven      Nicholas Hicks
Tomas Cumpston

The committee for Christ Church Hospital reported a proposal for
taking the lot of ground granted by Mr. Dobbins to said Hospital on
ground rent. Resolved that said committee are directed to advertize said
lot for sale and empowered to lease the same on ground rent for ever on
the best terms to be obtained. The Rector and Church Warden having reported
the circumstances of Messrs. Bradford's bond for the benefit of the poor
at the churches. Resolved they are empowered to settle the same by com-
promise if found necessary. Mr. Claypoole and Mr. Cumpston are

are added to the committee recovering the money due from Mrs. Venable's
and Mr. Kearsley's Estates.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the united Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's House
November 8, 1791:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
JOhn Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         James Sawyer
Joseph Claypoole   John Wood
Peter DeHaven      Nicholas Hicks
William Cumpston

The Committee for Christ Church Hospital reports a proposal for taking
the lot of ground granted by Mr. Dobbins to said Hospital on ground rent
Resolved that said committee are directed to advertize said lot for sale and em-
powered to lease the same ground rent for ever on the best terms to be obtain-
ed. The Rector and Church Warden having reported the circumstances of
Messers Bradford's Bond for the benefit of the poor of the churches. Re-
solved they are empowered to settle the same by compromise if found
necessary. Mr. Claypoole and Mr. Cumpston are added to the committee
for recovering the monies due from Mrs. Penables and Mrs. Kearsley's
Estates.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's house
February 27, 1782:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Joseph Donaldson
John Wood   Joseph Claypoole
Woodrop Sims   John David
James SaWyer   Peter DeHaven
Francis Gurney   Thomas Cumpston
James Ash

 The Committee for Christ Church Hospital who were empowered to lease the lot of
ground in fifth street granted to said hospital by Mr. Dobbins of South Carolina.
Reported their having agreed for the sale of the lot with Mr. George Bringhurst
of this city Coach maker for the annual rent of one hundred and forty nine and
one third Spanish milked dollars and produced leases for the same which were
read and referred to the examination of Mr. Alexander Wilcocks who approving
the same the Church Warden is appointed to see the due execution of the lease a-
forementioned and to affix the seal of the corporation thereunto and acknowledge the
same as the act and deed of the corporation. Resolved the Vestry at next
meeting propose to add a pensioner to the list of Christ Church Hospital.
The Committee for roofing and St. Peter's Church delivered in their account
of disbursements for that purpose.   Amounting to ....... 475.l3.0.

Amounting to ................................................... 475.3.0
And that they had received Sundry subscriptions amountint to ... 494.9.0
Leaving a balance in favor of the church and in hand
against further repairs of .........................}  .......... 19.6.0
And for said purpose there are subscriptions uncollected
amounting to ...........................................} ....... 50.33
In the whole.................................................... $69.39

 The Church Warden reported his having disposed of a vault at the North
West corner of Christ Church Yard to the Right Reverend Dr. William White and Robert
Morris Esq for the sum of eighty pounds, and that he had received the consider-
ation for the same on the 14th of April 1791, and further agreeable to a power ves-
ted in the Church Warden by minute of Vestry.
  for disposing of ground on the North side  of Christ Church yard for the pur-
pose of building of vaults, he had agreed with Joseph Donaldson Senior Esqure
for a piece of ground for said use bounded on the North by the steps loading into
Dr. William White's and Robert Morris's Esq Vault eleven feet in width and from
north to south as prescribed by minute of Vestry authorizing the disposing of said
grounds and that consideration money of the same amounts to fifty five
pounds. Mr. Joseph Donaldson Senior having built a vault thereon.
Resolved that the vault first above mentioned be granted and confirmed to the
Right Reverend Dr. William White and Robert Morris Esq as a burial place for
Their Families to be held in the same manner as other vaults in the churches and
church yards are held, the said Right REverend Dr. William White and Robert Morris
Esquire having paid teh sum of eighty pounds for the right of said vault.
Resolved further that the Church Wardens are to deliver to the Right Reverend
Doctor William White and Robert Morris Esquire, copy of this minute
with the seal of the corporation affixed thereunto.
  Resolved that the vault record above mentioned be granted and con-
firmed to Joseph Donaldson Senior Joseph Donaldson Junior William Don-
aldson, Philip Nicklin and Jacob Spicer as a burial place for their fami-
lies to be held in the same manner as other vaults in the churches and
church yards ar ehelf. The said Joseph Donaldson having paid the
sum of fifty five pounds for the right of said vault. Resolved fur-
ther that the Church Wardens are to deliver to Joseph Donaldson Senior
Joseph Donaldson Junior William Donaldson Philip Nicklin and Jacob
Spicer Copy of this minute with seal of the corporation affixed
thereunto.
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At a ameeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Church-
es of Christ Church and St. Peter's in Philadelphia at the Rector's House
on March 26, 1792:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         John Woods
Peter DeHaven      Thomas Cuthbert
Thomas Cumpston      Woodrop Sims
John David

Mr. Girlin being proposed to fill the vacancy in Christ Church Hospital
she was accordingly chosen. The Church Warden is requested to prepare a state
of the debts due by the churches and present same at the next meeting. Mr.
Cumpston is added to the committee for examining the treasurer of Christ Church
Hospital and the Church Wardens accounts.
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 We the Subscribers appointed inspectors to an election for
Vestry Men for the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's
Church, held at Christ Church on Easter Monday April 9, 1792, agreea-
ble to notice given yesterday in each church and to usage and custom. The
following persons were elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year Viz
Joseph Swift, Joseph Claypoole, Joseph Donaldson Senior, James Ash
George Bickham, Peter DeHaven, Nicholas Hicks, Thomas Cumpston,
Samuel Powell, John David, Frances Gurney, Woodrop Sims, Thomas Cuth-
bert, James Sawyer, William Bingham, John Woodd, John Wilcocks, Jona-
than Gustelowe, John Perot, and Geoge Swift.
               Philadelphia April 9, 1792
               Signed     Peter Dehaven
                     Thomas Tellyem
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's in Philadelphia at Christ Church. The April 9, 1792:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
         Peter DeHaven
Joseph Donaldson   John David
Joseph Claypoole   Thomas Cumpston
Joseph Swift      Jonathan Gustelowe
George Swift      Woodrop Sims
         John Wilcocks

  The Vestry chose Mr. John Wilcocks accounting Church Warden, and Mr.
Joseph Swift was elected Rector's Church Warden.
      Quest Men for Christ Church
  Joseph Donaldson, William Cumpston, Jonathan Gustelowe, Peter DeHaven
      Quest Men for St. Peter's Church
  Woodrop Sims, John David, Francis Gurney, Thomas Cuthbert
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  At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's
House. April 16, 1792"

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Wardens:
Thomas Cumpston
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Peter DeHaven
Samuel Powell      John Wood
Joseph Claypoole
John David

  Mr. James Reynolds was elected treasurer and the following gentlemen ap-
pointed a committee for Christ Church Hospital. Peter DeHaven Joseph Claypoole
William Cumpston, Nicholas Hicks and Jonathan Gostelqwe.
  Matthew Whitehead was chosen clerk of Christ Church
  John Armerod ............... clerk of Saint Peter's Church
  Joseph Dobby Sexton .............. of Christ Church
  George Stokes Sexton ............. of St. Peter's Church
Messieurs Woodrop Sims and Thomas Cumston are appointed a Committee to
settle the accounts of the late Church Wardens. The Church Wardens
reports that he received of Benjamin Chew Senior Esquire on the 26th Decem-
ber 1791. 30 pounds a legacy left the churches by the late Mrs. Mary oswald
in Words following.   " I give to the trustees of St. Peter's Church in
the City of Philadelphia the sum of thirty pounds for the use of the
said church as the Church Wardens and Vestry of the said Church
for the time shall direct and appoint."
Resolved the above 30 pounds be applied towards payment of the debt due
by the Churches to the College of Philadelphia. Mr. Claypoole and Mr.
Cumston are appointed a committee to bring the suit against Mrs. Bond
Executrix of Mr. Kearsley to a close.
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  At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rec-
tor's House May 28, 1792:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
      Peter DeHaven
Woodrop Sims   John Davis
George Swift   Jonathan Gostelowe
James Ash

On motion for an Election of deputies to the convention of the Church-
es in this state to meet on Tuesday June 6 at Christ Church.
  The following gentlemen were chosen
    Mr. Joseph Swift      Samuel Powell
   Joseph Claypoole   William Bingham
   James Reynolds      Woodrop Sims
On representation that the Clerk of Christ Church desired
an examination whether an increase of fees would be reasonable
for keeping the registry of Baptisms and Burials the same

the same was submitted to the Rector, Mr. Ash and Mr. Wilcocks
to report thereon. An application being made to Rent the lot on Cher-
ry Street belonging to Christ Church Hospital the committee for the Hos-
pital are authoized to rent said lot for one year.
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 At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at the Rector's
House October 5, 1792:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Peter DeHaven
Joseph Swift      Joseph Claypoole
Francis Gurney      Thomas Cumpston
John Woods      Jonathan Gostelowe
John David      James Sawyer

 A proposal was laid before the Vestry for purchasing a ground rent of six
pound per annum from Dr. John Redman payable from a lot given to
Christ Church Hospital by Mr. Dobbins. Resolved that the commit-
tee of Christ Church Hospital be empowered to purchase the said ground
rent. The committee for Christ Church Hospital reported their agree-
ing with Daniel Knight Capenter for the rent of the lot on Cher-
ry Alley belonging to the Hospital for one year and for twenty dollars.
 The Committee for adjusting the fees of the Clerk for requesting
Baptisms and Burials are continued. Moved and seconded that a
committee be appointed to effect the necessary repairs of the walls
and gates of Christ Church Yard and for which purpose Mr.
Joseph Swift, Mr. Cumpston, and Mr. Gostelowe were chosen.
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  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal
churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's CHurch in the City of Phila-
delphia at the Rector's house February 8, 1793:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Church Warden:
John Wilcocks

Vestry Men:
         Thomas Cumpston
Joseph Swift      James Sawyer
James Ash      Thomas Cuthbert
George Swift      John Wood
Jonathan Gostelowe   Peter DeHaven
Francis Gurney
Woodrop Sims

  The Committee for Christ Church Hospital reported their ha-
ving purchased of Doctor Redman the ground rent late his property
on a lot belonging to said Hospital for seventy five pounds. The Committee

for adjusting the fees for registering Baptisms and Burials are continuted.
The large arrearages of Pew money being represented by the Church Warden.
Resolved that a committee of Vestry for each of the Churches be ap-
pointed to assist the Church Warden in procuring the collection of
the debts due to the Churches for the above purpose, the following ap-
pointment took place. Thomas Cumpston Joseph Swift and Jonathan
Gostelowe for Christ Church Francis Gurney, Thomas Cuthbert and Woodrop
Sims for St. Peter's Church. The committee appointed for the purpose
affecting the repair of Christ Church Wall and gates, reported
on that subject, on which resolved they be instructed to open a sub-
scription for defraying the expence of the work and Mr. DeHa-
ven is added to said Committee.
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  We the subscribers appointed inspectors to in election for Vestrymen
for the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church, held at Christ
Church on Easter Monday April 2, 1793 agreeable to notice given yesterday
in each church and usage and custom. The following persons were
elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year viz.
Joseph Swift, Peter DeHaven, Joseph Claypoole, Thomas Cumpston,
Joseph Donnaldson   Samuel Powell      James Ash      John David
George Bickham      Francis Gurney      Wooddrop Sims      James Sawyer
Thomas Cuthbert      William Bingham      John Woods      Jonathan Gostelowe
John Wilcocks      George Swift      William Allibone   George Oakley
            Signed Thomas Cuthbert and Joseph Turner
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  At a meeting of the Vestry Men of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia at Christ Church April 2, 1793:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White   Mr. Joseph Swift   Mr. Wilcocks
Mr. DeHaven   Mr. Claypoole   Mr. David      Mr. Gostelowe
Mr. Ash      Mr. Oakley   Mr. Sawyer      Mr. John Woods
The Vestry chose Thomas Cumpston accounting Church Warden and
Mr. John Wilcocks was elected Rector's Church Warden.
   And the following Gentlemen were chosen Quest Men
   for Christ Church            for St. Peter's Church
Peter DeHaven      James Ash      John David      Thomas Cuthbert
Joseph Claypoole   Jonathon Gostelowe   James Sawyer      William Allibone
Thomas Cumpston               George Oakley

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House April 8, 1793.

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White, Rector

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Wood, Mr. Swift
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Bingham, Mr. David Mr. Sawyer, Mr. George Swift, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Allibone, Mr. Wilcocks, Mr. Ash, Mr. Sims, and T. Cumpston

   Mr. James Reynolds was elected Treasurer and the following Gentlemen
were appointed a committee for Christ Church Hospital
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Claypoole Mr. Gostelowe and Thomas Cumpston
   Mr. Whitehead chosen Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Ormerod      "   Clerk of Saint Peter's Church
   Mr. Dolby        "   Sexton of Christ Church
   Mr. Stokes       "   ditto  of St. Peter's Church
   Mr. Kurtz        "   Organist of Christ Church
   Mr. Hoffner      "   ditto    of St. Peter's when the time of the present
   Organist expires
Messrs Woodrop Sims and Thomas Cumpston were appointed a committee
to settle the accounts of the late Church Warden.
Mr. Claypoole and Thomas Cumpston were appointed a Committee to continue
the suit against Mr. Bond executrix of Mrs. Kearsley.
The Rector Mr. Ash and Thomas Cumpston were appointed a Committee
to consider of the propriety of an increase of Fees for the Registry of
Baptisms and Burials.
Mr. Joseph Swift Mr. DeHaven Mr. Gostelowe and Thomas Cumpston
were appointed a Committee for effecting the repairs of the walls and gates
of Christ Church Yard.
Mr. Joseph Swift, Jonathan Gostelowe Mr. Gurney Mr. Cuthbert Mr. W. Sims
were appointed a committee to assist the Church Warden in collecting
the debts due to the churches.
   Mr. Wilcocks presented a pritned Abstract of the receipts and
expenditures of the several Funds belonging to the Churches with an
Estimate of the Debt due from the churches; Also calculations exhibiting
the probable means of future support.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House May 24, 1793.

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White, Rector

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Gurney Mr. Sawyer Mr. David Mr. Ash Mr. Oakley and T. Cumpston Church Warden

   The forme Committees were continued
The Committee on the increase of fees for Registering of Baptisms and Burials
are of opinion that the Clerk of Christ Church should deceive a fee of a quarter

of a dollar for every search and when a certificate is required he should should
have five shillings including the search, and if a certificate is to be carried
before a magistrate or notary public them he is to receive one dollar includ-
ing every expense.
   The fees Registering of Baptisms and Burials to be one shilling which
each Clerk is to keep on opposite pages. The Rector undertakes the
Registry of Marriages, the Church Warden, the registry of Burials.
   The Vestry proceeded to elect Deputies to the convention of the
churches in this state to meet on Tuesday 28th Instant in Christ Church
when the following Gentlemen were chosen for Christ Church Mr. Joseph Swift
Mr. James Reynolds, Mr. Joseph Claypoole and for St. Peter's Chruch Mr. Powel
Mr. Bingham Mr. Gurney.
   Mr. Ash Mr. Claypoole and Thomas Cumpston were appointed a
Committee to settle with Mr. John Field for the legacy of Mr. Venables
on the best terms they can.
   The Church Warden reported his having received thirty pounds
from the Executors of Col. John Cox to be distributed among poor persons
of the United Churches at the discretion of the Church Warden.
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   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
July 11, 1793.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White, Rector

Vestry:
Mr. Samuel Powel, Mr. Allibone
Mr. Oakley, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Gurney and Thomas Cumpston
   The Church Warden presented and read to the Vestry a certain
Instrument conveying a right to Mr. Daniel Rundle and his Heirs
of a certian pieve of Ground on the north side of Christ Church
for a Burial place on which he has erected a Vault whereupon
Resolved that the same be agreed to after sundry alterations and
Amendments and the Church Warden is empowered to affix the
Seal of the Corporation thereto and enter the same on the minutes.
   Resolved that when application is made for Ground up-
on which Vaults are to be erected in the Church Yards or any of the
burial grounds, that the measurement shall include the steeple as
well as the walls thereof; but this resolution not to affect the
Right fo the Steps belonging to Vaults already erected.
   Whereas Daniel Rundle of the City of Philadelphia Mer-
chant, did in the month of March last make application to the
Rector, Church Wardens adn Vestrymen of the United Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's for the purchase of the Right of

a Certain space of Ground for the purpose of erecting a vault
for himself family and connexions.
   And the said Church Wardens did grant unto him for that
purpose a certain space of ground that is to say fifteen feet east
and west including the vault walls and twelve feet ten inches north
and south also including the walls where at his own expense he has
erected a vault bounded on the east by unappropriated Ground, on
the west by the walls of the late Doctor John Coxe's Vault on the
north by the Church Yard wall and southward by unappropriated
ground. And whereas the said Daniel Rundle has paid the Church
Wardens the sum of Ninety Six pounds five shillings being the
full Consideration money for the ground so alloted. The receipt
Whereof is hereby acknowledged. Now this indenture witneseth
that in Consideration of the sum above mentioned we the Rector
Church Wardens and Vestrymen of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church. Do grant and convey unto
the said Daniel Rundle and his Heirs all the above described
Space of Ground now occupied and taken up by the vaults above
mentioned, erected at the cost and charge of him the said Daniel
Rundle. To have and to hold the said ground and vault in the same
manner as other vaults in the churches and church yards are
held for the proper use and behoof of him the said Daniel
Rundle and his heirs and of all such Persons as the said Daniel
Rundle shall by any writing under his signature. Choose to
nominate to be buried there and also the persons of any others
(not so nominated by the said Daniel Rundle) as Richard
Rundle Nephew of the said Daniel Rundle may under his
signature at any time hereafter nominate to be buried in the
same vault: And finially after the extinction and decrease of
all the persons so cominated as above, then the said Vault shall
remain and be appropriated solely for the use of the blood kin-
dred of the said Daniel Rundle to whom the right of sepulture
is hereby granted; Hereby however convenanting that the said
ground is granted for the express purpose and no other of a
burial vault, for the use and appropriation of him the
said Daniel Rundle and his Heirs. In Testimony

Whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of
the Corporation in Philadelphia the twelfth day of July in the
Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Three
Sealed and delivered in Presence of
Joseph Claypoole and Civel Cumpston     Signed
               Thomas Cumpston
               Church Warden

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   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of 
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
December 6, 1793:

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Donnaldson Mr. DeHaven
Mr. Claypoole Mr. Sawyer Mr. Wood Mr. Gurney Mr. Oakley Mr. Wil-
cocks and Thomas Cumpston

   It was reported to the Vestry, that in consequence of the
death of Mr. Ann Styles formerly Ann Banks one Third part of
a House in Third Street devised to the Rector, Church Wardens and
Vestrymen of the United Churches, is become the property of said
Churches and the other two thirds to the Pennsylvania Hospital
and University of Pennsylvania The Church Wardens are app-
ointed a committee to confer with deputies who may be ap-
pointed by the Managers of the Hospital and the Trustees of the
University.
   The Vestry requested the Right Reverend Dr. White to return
thanks to the Reverend Dr. Smith for his great Care and attention in
the management of the concerns of Christ Church Hospital with
Mr. JOseph Dobbins of Charleston.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's Hosue
December 14, 1793.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Donnaldson, Mr. Bickham
Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Oakley, and Thomas Cumpston
Mr. Ash

The Right Reverend Dr. WHite communicated to the Vestry a note from Mrs.
Elizabeth Powel in the following words
   "Dear Sir
      Inclosed I send you the extract from the memoran-
dum delivered to one as the wishes of my dear departed friend.
                  Signed E.P.
Mr. Powel begs the Rector Church Warden and Vestrymen of the
United Churches of Christ CHurch and St. Peter's Church may
have paid to them in two annual installments of one thousand
dollars each
       December 14, 1793
 It is the Resolve of Vestry that if Mr. Standley will come for-
ward before Easter next and pay into the Hands of the Church
Warden, the arrears of ground rent arising from a lot in
Shippen Street formerly the property of Lawrence Powel; then
the Church Warden shall direct the Sheriff to make a deed
to said Standley for said lot of ground; but in case of his non
acceptance or non compliance then the deed is to be made to the
Rector Church Wardens and Vestry Men of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church.
   The Rector having laid before the Vestry the application
of Mr. James Abercombie for a certificate as required by the sixth
canon of the general convention. Resolved in conformity to the
said canon that publication be made in Saint Peter's Church
tomorrow morning of Mr. Abercombies intention to apply for
Holy Orders.
   The Rector laid before the Vestry a letter to him from
the Reverend Dr. William Smith on the subject of the Duties of
these churches. Resolved that Dr. Smith's offer to preach his
course of sermons is very acceptable to the Vestry and that
a Committee be appointed to confer with him on the other
parts of his letter resolved Mr. Swift Mr. Gurney and
Thomas Cumpston be the said committee.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's
House December 20, 1793.

Present

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Swift, Mr. Sawyer
Mr. Oakley Mr. Wood Mr. Ash Mr. Donnaldson and Thomas
Cumpston
   The committee appointed to confer with the Reverend Dr.
William Smith on a certain part of his letter offering his
Services to preach his course of sermons in the United Churches
Reported that they waited upon Dr. Smith and Explicitly de-
clared to him that the Vestry kindly accepted of his services
but they were sorry to inform him that it was not in their
power, to give him any expectation whatever of a compensation
owing to the state of their funds: when he declared that he
had no expectation of any enrolment and would cheerfully
perform his part of the Parochial duties as shall be agreed upon
between the Rector, Dr. Blackwell and himself and at the expiration
of the time of the Vestry should approve of the Services he
may have rendered and should show their regard by voting the
value of a tea cup it would be fully satisfactory.
   A motion was made for Mr. Barker to fill the office of a
Sexton for St. Peter's Church when he was unanimously chosen.
   The Vestry hereby direct the Church Warden to sign the
certificate in favor of Mr. Jason Abercrombie as requested by
the sixth canon of the General convention.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
January 1, 1794.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Ash Mr. Claypoole Mr. Oakley
Mr. Sawyer Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Allibone Mr. DeHaven and
Thomas Cumpston
   The Committee appointed to recover a sum of money from
the Executors of Mrs. Margaret Kearsley. Reported that an offer
of 750 pounds was made by their consel in lieu of Principal and
interest of the legacy of 800 pounds to this corporation by the late

Dr. Kearsley Resolved that the committee is hereby empowered
to treat in the best manner in their power and finally to conclude
the business as soon as possible.
   Mrs. Rachel Palmer was nominated to fill the vacancy in
Christ Church Hospital occasioned by the death of Mrs. Frazier.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
January 22, 1794.

Present

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Ash Mr. DeHaven Mr. Cuthbert
Mr. Sawyer Mr. Allibone Mr. Oakley Mr. Gurney Mr. Swift Mr.
Donnaldson Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Claypoole and Thomas Cumpston

   The committee appointed to recover a legacy of eight hundred
pounds from Mrs. Williamina Bond and Phineas Bond
executors of the Will of Margaret Kearsley produced a bond
of indemnification which was read Resolved that the Church
Warden shall cause the seal of the Corporation to be affixed
to the said bond and delivered to the said Williamina and
Phineas upon their paying the said sum of eight hundred pound.
   A motion was made that a committee be appointed
to examine the burial ground and to prevent the opening of
any grave which has been lately dug Resolved that Mr.
DeHaven Mr. Donnaldson and Thomas Cumpston for Christ
Church and Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Allibone and Mr. Gurney for Saint
Peter's be the said committee
   The following person is put in nomination for admis-
sion as a pensioner of Christ Church Hospital
      Sarah Beasley
The Committee of Christ Church Hospital to make enqui-
ry respecting the above person as well as Mrs. Rachel Pal-
mer put in nomination on the 1st Instant.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House 
March 26, 1794

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney Mr. Ash Mr. Allibone Mr.
Oakley Mr. Sawyer Mr. Wood Mr. Claypoole and Thomas Cump-
ston
   The Church Warden produced a report of the committee
appointed to meet the committees fo the University of Pennsylvania
and of the managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital which was
read advising a sale of a House in Third Street left by MR. Stroops

Resolved that Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Ash and Thomas Cumpston be a
committee to meet the gentlemen who may be appointed by
the other two institutions and they are hereby fully empowered final-
ly to dispose of the HOuse in Third Street left to the several
Institutions by Public Sale or otherwise according to the Judge-
ment of the joint committee.
   The above committee are to report what use is to be made
of the money in the hands of the Church Warden received of Mr.
Phineas Bond executor of Mrs. Kearsley.
   It being suggested to the Vestry that there is a bill before
the Honorable Hose of Assembly taking away the right of burying
the Dead within the limits of the City Resolved unanimously
that the two Church Wardens Mr. Gurney Mr. Allibone Mr. Ash
be a committee to consider of and report the most proper way
to bing before the House of the OBjections which the Vestry entertain
against the same.
   Resolved that the Clerks of both Churches shall not in
future give invitations to funerals in the Churches.
   Resolved that Rachel Palmer and Sarah Beazley are
hereby admitted as outpensioners of Christ Church Hospi-
tal.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
March 31, 1794.

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Allibone Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Oakley Mr. Gurney Mr. Sawyer and Thomas Cumpston

   The committee appointed to consider of and to report to the Vestry
the most proper way of presenting to the Honorable House of
Assembly the objections they have to a law being enacted
depriving our society of their Right to bury in their usual
places of interment presented a memorial which was read
and unanimously agreed to and the Church Warden was
directed to have two copies made and signed by the Rector and two
Church Wardens. Mr. Gurney and Mr. Allibone are requested
to present the same to the City members.
   The Vestry hereby direct the Church Warden to settle an account
presented by Godfrey Wetzell for repairing and tuneing the or-
gan of St. Peter's Church in the best manner he can.
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   We the subscribers appointed inspectors to an Election
for Vestry Men for the United Churches of Christ Church and 
St. Peter's Church, held at Christ Church on Easter Monday
April 21, 1784 agreeably to notice given yesterday in each Church
and usage and custom. The following person were elected Vestry
Men for the ensuing year Vizt.
Joseph Swift      Peter DeHaven      William Bingham      George Oakley
Joseph Claypoole   Thomas Cumpston      John Wood      William Allibone
JOseph Donnaldson   Francis Gurney      John Wilcocks      John Clark
James Ash      Thomas Cuthbert      Jonathan Gostelowe   Jonathan Donnaldson
George Bickham      James Sawyer      Nicholas Hicks      Joshua Sims

At a meeting of the Vestrymen of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at Christ
Church on Easter Monday April 21, 1794 agreeably to notice
given in both churches yesterday and to ancient custom and usage.

Present
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Swift Mr.
Claypoole Mr. Gostelowe Mr. Sawyer Mr. Gurney Mr. Jonathan Clarkson
Mr. Oakley Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston

   Thomas Cumpston was chosen accounting Church Warden
by the Vestry and Mr. Wilcocks was elected Rectors Church Warden
and the following gentlemen were chosen Quest Men.
for Christ Church      for St. Peter's Church
Mr. James Ash         Mr. Gurney
Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Cuthbert
Mr. DeHaven         Mr. Sawyer
Mr. Joshua Donnadson Ser.   Mr. Oakley
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and Saint Peter's Church held at the Rector's House the
April 28, 1794.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney Mr. Wood Mr. Oakley Mr.
Gostelowe Mr. Jonathan Donnaldson Mr. Sims Mr. Clark Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Sawyer Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Allibone Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Swift
and Thomas Cumpston
   Mr. Reynolds was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hos-
   pital and Mr. Claypoole Mr. Hicks Mr. DeHaven Mr.
   Gostelowe and Thomas Cumpston were appointed a Com-
   mittee for Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church
Mr. Dolby   .   .    .  Sexton of Ditto
Mr. Kurtz   .   .    .  Organist of Ditto

   Mr. Ormrod was elected Clerk of St. Peter's Church
   Mr. Barker   .   .   . Sexton of Ditto
   Mr. Hoffner  .   .   . Organist of Ditto
   Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney were appointed a Committee
to settle the a ccounts of the Church Warden for the last year.
Also to settle the accounts of the Treasurer of Christ Church
Hospital.
   Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims Mr. Swift Mr. Gostelowe Mr.
Cuthbert Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Ash were appointed a Committee
to assist the Church Warden in Collecting the debts due to
the Churches.
   Mr. Wilcocks Mr. Ash and Thomas Cumpston were appoint-
ed a Committee to report how the money received of Mr. Bond
and the money to be received from the sale of the House and lot
a third part of which was left to the poor of the United Churches
by the will of James Stoops shall for the present be disposed
of.
   The question being moved in Vestry, what should govern
the ringing of the bells in demonstration of joy, Resolved that
when application approved of in writing by the Chief Magistrate
of the Union of by the Governor of the State or by the Chief
Magistrate of the City or by any persons authorized to act in
their names respectively: the Church Warden shall then give orders
for their being rung at the expense of the applicants.
   Resolved that the Church Warden shall permit the bells to be
muffled when ever our fellow citizens shall make application to
that effect and paying the custamary expenses thereof, _____ ______.
   The Church Warden is requested to get two hundred copies of the
Charter and ByeLaws printed for the use of Vestry.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House June 10, 1794.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Wilcocks, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Sims, Mr. John Donaldson, Mr. Thomas Cuthbert

Mr. Ash, Mr. Bickham, and Thomas Cumpston, _____________________
   The Rector presented an application from sundry Persons, members of
the United Churches on the subject of a choice of another Assistant Minister
after some conversation on the above subject, on motion ____________.
   Resolved that it be inserted in the notices for the next meeting of
Vestry that the choice of an Assistant Minister, will be the subject for the
Consideration of said meeting. Also the disposal of Money.
   The Rector is requested to cause a Vestry to be summoned to meet on
Monday next, ____________________________________________.
   Mr. Wilcocks, Mr. John Donaldson, and Thomas Cumpston are appointed
a committee to examine and report the state of the Church funds with
any improvement thereof for the information of Vestry.______________
   Mr. Ash and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee with full
powers to bring a writ of ejectment against godfrey Rapp and to get
possession of a House in Shippen Street upon a lot from which a ground rent is
payable to the United Churches, ______________________________
   Mr. Wilcocks and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee to enquire
respecting a legacy left to Christ Church by John Robert's Will dated the
2nd day of January 1730.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House June 9, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Wilcocks, Mr. Sawyer,
Mr. Oakley, Mr. Clark, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Sims, Mr. Gurney, Mr. John
Donaldson, Mr. Cuthbert, and Thomas Cumpston.
   The Vestry proceeded to the choice of an Assistant Minister agreealbe
to the notices delivered to each Vestry Men. The application being
read from a number of the Congregations of the United Churches for the
appointment Mr. Abercrombie as an Assistant Minister, allowing
him such salary as the Vestry may find over and above the present
appropriations.   Resolved that Mr. Abercrombie be accepted as
an Assistatn Minister to the United Churches with an allowance of
one hundred and fifty pounds per annum to commence from 25 March last.

The Rector also declared his concurrence. ______________________
   On motion resolved that the arrears due on pew rent and to the United
Churches be kept in a book separately and to be especially appropriated to
discharge the debts due from the churches, due on or before the 25 March last.
   Resolved that the Rector be requested to cause the Appointment
of Mr. Abercrombie to be notified in the Churches agreeable to the Rules
in such case provided.
   On motion resolved that an increase of five pounds per annum
be made to the salaries of the Clerks and Sextons commencing from the
25th March last.
   On motion resolved that in future the Ministers burial fees
shall be one dollar.
   The Vestry proceeded to elect deputies to the convention when the
following gentlemen were duly elected.
   for Christ Church      for St. Peter's
  Mr. Reynolds            Mr. Wilcocks
  Mr. Swift            Mr. Gurney
  Mr. Claypoole            Mr. John Donaldson
The Vestry request that the Rector will be pleased to assist the Church
Warden in preparing the eleventh chapter of the rules and statutes
partially repealed in the year 1779 for publication for the use of Vestry.
   The Committee appointed to report what use is to be made at
present of the money received of Mr. Bond, the money received the Legacy
of Mrs. Venables, and the money to be received from the sale of a House
in Third Street, Report it as their opinion, that the said monies should be
Vested in bank stock.
   On motion resolved that the above report be adopted and the
committee are requested to put the same in execution.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
September 5, 1794.

Present
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Sims Mr. Gurney, Mr. Claypoole Mr. Oakley
Mr. Sawyer Mr. Gostelowe and Thomas Cumpston

   It was reported to Vestry that Mrs. Powell had paid to the Church Warden
one thousand dollars and had also given her note of hand for one thousand dollars
payable on the 1st of October which will be in the year 1795 for which the
Church Warden gave her a receipt in full for the gift which the late
Samuel Powell Esq requested his executix Mrs. Powell would present
to the Rector Church Warden and Vestrymen of the United Churches.
Resolved that Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston be a committee
to Vest the above two thousand dollars in a ground rent, the income to be
applied from year to year as the Vestry shall direct.
   The Church Warden reported that the committee appointed to purchase
Bankstock have not been able to effect a purchase; therefore resolved that
Mr. Venable's Legacy, Mr. Stoops's Legacy and the money left by Mr. Turner
be vested in ground rents to be applied to the purposes for which they
are specially appropriated and Mr. Gurney Mr. SIms and Thomas Cumpston
are hereby appointed a committee for that purpose.
   Resolved that money received of Mr. Bond being a legacy left
to this corporation by Doctor Kearsley be vested in ground rents, and
Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee
for that purpose.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
December 29, 1794.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift Mr. Ash Mr. Hicks Mr. Bickham
Mr. Sawyer Mr. Oakley Mr. Claypoole Mr. Clark Mr. Sims Mr. Allibone

Mr. Gurney and Thomas Cumpston,
   This Vestry Sympathising with the Lutheran Congregation in
their late calamity of the destruction of their Church by fire, empower
the Rectro and Church Wardens to make an offer to the said Congregation
of the use of Christ Church in the afternoons or in the evenings of
Sunday or partially in either of the said parts of the day, as shall be most
convenient to the said congregation, And further the Rector and Church
Wardens are empowered to make an offer in regard to any other days
in the week according to their descretion. Resolved that a copy of
the above be attested by the accounting Church Warden and Sent to the
Corporation of the Lutheran Church.
   Resolved that the Church Warden be requested to certify the Reverend
Mr. James Abercombie's Election agreeably to the 17 canon of the General
Convention.
   Mr. Gurney and Mr. Allibone are appointed a Committee to consider
what alterations and whether any should be made in situation of the stoves in
St. Peter's Church.
   The Church Warden reported that a ground rent had been purchased
from William Bingham Esq Amount one hundred and forty dollars per
annum issuing from a lot situate at the corner of Fifth and Pine
Streets containing eighty five feet on Fifth and One hundred and twenty feet on
Pine Street, which ground rent was purchased with the money left to this
corporation by Samuel Powel Esq.
   The Church Warden further reports that two ground rents
amounting to fifty dollars and twelve cents issuing from two lots on the
northwest corner of Sixth and Lombard Streets, one hundred and twenty feet
on Sixth and forty five feet on Lombard Street, which was purchased with
part of the monies left to Christ Church Hospital.
   The Church Warden reported that he had received teh sixty pounds left to
the poor communicants of Christ Church by the Will of Mr. Thomas Charleston from

his Executor Mr. Alexander Henry.
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We the subscribers being appointed Judges of an Election held in Christ Church
on Easter Monday April 6, 1795 agreeable to notice given yesterday in both
churches and to charter and ancient usage, do ceritfy that the following
gentlemen are duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
Peter DeHaven, Joseph Donaldson, James Ash, Joseph Swift, Leeson Simmons,
Joseph Claypoole, Thomas Cumpston George Bickham, John Miller, John Perot,
William Hall Francis Gurney, William Allibone, Joseph Sims, William Bingham
John Donaldson, John Clement Stocker Thomas Cuthbert, William McKenzie
James Sawyer.
                  Signed  Joseph Claypoole
                     Joseph Turner

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At a meeting of Vestry Men of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church on Easter Monday April 6, 1795.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Joseph Donaldson Mr.
Joseph Claypoole Mr. Leeson Simmons Mr. Johnathan Clement Stocker, Mr. Joseph
Sims, Mr. John Miller and Thomas cumpston.

  The Vestry proceeded to the Election of teh acounting Church Warden
when Thomas Cumpston was duly elected and the Rector chose Mr. Joseph Swift
to be the Rector's Church Warden, and the following gentlemen were chosen Questmen
   for Christ Church   for St. Peter's
   Mr. DeHaven      Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Claypoole      Mr. Sims
   Mr. Donaldson      Mr. Stocker
   Mr. Simmons      Mr. Sawyer
   Thomas Cumpston      Mr. Cuthbert
   Mr. James Ash      Mr. Allibone

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held the Rector's House April 13, 1795.

Present

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Hall Mr. Stocker Mr. Joseph Donaldson
Mr. Swift Mr. Claypoole Mr. Miller Mr. Perot McKenzie Mr. Simmons
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Bingham Mr. Gurney Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Allibone
Mr. Bickham Mr. Sawyer Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston
   Mr. John Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
and the following gentlemen are appointed Committee for Christ Church
Hospital Mr. Dehaven Mr. Claypoole Mr. Simmons Mr. Perot and Thomas
Cumpston.
   Mr. Whitehead Elected Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby   .   "   . Sexton . ditto
   Mr. Kurtz   .   "   . Organist ditto
   Mr. Ormrod  .   "   . Clerk of St. Peter's Church
   Mr. Barker  .   "   . Sexton . ditto
               Organist ditto
Mr. Allibone Mr. Sims and Mr. Miller were appointed a Committee
who are authorized to have the organ in St. Peter's Church examined
in order to ascertain what repairs may be necessary and to enquire respecting
an organist.
   Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney are appointed a Committee to settle the Church
Warden's accounts, as well as the late Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. Swift Mr. Allibone Mr. Joseph Donaldson and Mr. Stocker are
are appointed a committee to assist the Church Warden in collecting the
arrears of pew rent.
Mr. Claypoole Mr. Perot Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee
to prosecute the repairs of the Church Gates and Wall;

   On a reconsideration of the vote of 28 April 1794 respecting the ringing
of Christ Church Bells on occasions of public rejoicings, resolved that there
be an alteration of the determination on that subject, and that the following
Declaration be entered on the Vestry Books to be the Rule in future
of the Church Warden for the time being.
   Whereas it has been heretofore the practice to ring the bells of Christ
Church on the application of a individuals to the Church Warden stating
some occassion of public rejoicing, and where as the said practice is liable
to inconveniences and abuse. Therefore resolved, that no application
respecting the Premises is to be attended to by the Church Warden unless
transmitted to him from the president of the United States, or from the
Governor of the Commonwealth, or from the Mayor of the City, and
whenever a request in writing to have the bells rung shall be expressed
by, any, of the said authorities: Provision being made for the moment of
the ringer the Church Warden is to give an order for the ringing.
   Resolved that the Rector and Church Wardens be a committee
to wait on the proper officer in each of the enumerated departments, with
a copy of the above resolve of Vestry.
   The Church Warden reported that he had purchased three ground
rents amounting to thirty six pounds per annum for five hundred and forty
pounds issuing from three lots at and near the corner of Third and South Streets,
which together with the amount of two ground rents reported December
29, 1794 amounts to eight hundred and three pounds four shillings, seven
hundred and sixty two pounds ten shillings, thereof being the proper monies
belonging to Christ Church Hospital, left to that institution by the will

of Dr. Kearsley the amount of the balance being 40.14.0 to be repaid by the
Committee of Christ Church Hospital.
   A motion was made that the salaries of the Reverend Dr. Blackwell and the
Reverend Mr. Abercrombie should be increased. Resolved that the Vestry will
meet on this day fortnight and that the Clerk be directed to mention in
the notices that the disposal of money will be taken into consideration.
   The Church Warden is requested to make an indorsement against the
next meeting of Vestry to put on the ground rent deeds expressing the
appropriation.
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   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Church
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
April 17, 1795.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Mackenzie Mr. Perot Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Simmons Mr. Sawyer Mr. DeHaven Mr. Miller Mr. John Donaldson
Mr. Bickham Mr. Gurney Mr. Hall and Thomas Cumpston.

  The Indorsements to be put on the ground rent dees were read and
the Vestry directed the Chruch Warden to put the same on each deed and
to have them recorded in the margin of the record at the rolls office.
   Mr. Donaldson Mr. Perot and Thomas Cumpston were appointed
a committee to report a plan for raising a sum of money for the roofing
of the north side of Christ Church, the repairs of the church gates and
and to suggest any improvement in the Revenue as to them shall appear
necessary against the next meeting of Vestry.
   A motion was made that the salary of the Reverend Mr. Abercrombie
be increased to three hundred and fifty pounds per annum to commence from
25 March last which was agreed to.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
and St. Peter's Churches held at the Rector's House May 2, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Sawyer
Mr. Miller, Mr. Perot Mr. Jonathan Donaldson, Mr. Sims, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Ash
Mr. Allibone Mr. Bikham and Thomas Cumpston.

   A certificate was produce proving that Samuel Hale Thompson/son of
Thomas Thomson mast maker of this city/ aged eleven years and six months
was by accident deprived of his left ear which certificate is in the following words
   "I was sent from on the 3rd day of January 1795 to visit Samuel Hale Thompson
(son of Thomas Thompson Mast Maker of the District of Southwark Philadelphia)
aged eleven years and six months I found upon enquiry that he had been
riding in cart and by some accident had fallen out, the wheel of the cart
passed over his left Ear, two third of which was entirely seperated from the Head
the remaining part injured, an attempt was made to unite the park by future
but to no purpose; the inflamation running so high as to produce a sphacelation
and consequently separation of all the parts except the lobe, or that part
which is pierced for the purpose of wearing rings.
            signed William Annan M.D.
   "I certify that I visited the said Samuel Hale Thompson in Consultation
with Doctor Annan and that the above relation is true."
             signed B. Duffield M.D.
               John Turner Senr.
               John Turner Junr.
               John Strenbick
               William Marley

Philadelphia Couny S } I have good reason to believe the above to be true
               Signed Jonathan Penrose
               one of the Justice of the Peace
   The Committee appointd to enquire respecting the state of the
Organ in St. Peter's Church reported that they caused the same
to be examined by a proper person who said that some of the pipes are
wanting, others have lost their voices and at present there is no person here
capable of repairing it; but that a man is expected shortly from Lancaster
who might be got to put it in a state of repairs. Resolved that the same
Committee be continued until they shall have an opportunity of conversing
with the expected artist and then to report an estimate of the expense
of repairing the same, Mr. Bickham is added to the above committee.
    It was moved and seconded to appoint Mr. Taylor organist of
St. Peter's Church at the same salary as the organist of Christ Church
which was agreed to.
   Mr. Perot Mr. Simmons and Mr. Bickham are appointed a committee
to make enquiry respecting a lot left to the United Churches by John Penn
Esqr the Younger situate near vine in 4th Street and to report the state
it is in and what improvement may be made of it.
   The Committee appointed to report a plan for the improvement
of the Revenue of the United Churches, Reported a plan which was read
and the consideration thereof deferred until next meeting of Vestry and
that the clerk be directed to insert in the notices that each Vestry Mans attendance
is particularly requested.
   Mr. Ash Mr. Perot Mr. Simmons Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims and Mr. Sawyer
are appointed a committee to raise a sum of money by subscription for
roofing the north side of Christ Church and repairs of the gates and walls
thereof.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church, held at the Rector's House May 27, 1795.

Present:

The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:

Mr. DeHaven Mr. Swift Mr. Claypoole Mr. Gurney
Mr. Sawyer Mr. Miller Mr. Stocker Mr. Mackenzie Mr. Simmons Mr. Jonathan Donaldson
Mr. Perot Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Allibone and Thomas Cumpston
   The Vestry proceeded to elect deputies to meet the state convention when
the following gentlemen were duly elected
   for Christ Church   for St. Peter's Church
      Mr. Swift         Mr. Gurney
       Mr. Claypoole       Mr. Jonathan Donaldson
        Mr. Simmons       Mr. Allibone
   A motion was made and seconded that the report of the committee
for the improvement of the Revenue of the United Churches should be read,
which was read accordingly and after some conversation it was moved and seconded
to postpone the consideration thereof in order to introduce the following
resolution viz; Resolved that the sum of three hundred pounds be raised
on the pews of the United Churches after the 25 September next and that the
report of the committee of the 2 May be recommitted for ascertaining the
proper ratio, which was negative.
   It was moved and seconded to postpone the further consideration of the report
of the committee of 2 May until September next.
   Mr. Ash Mr. DeHaven Mr. Simmons are appointed a committee to
recover a sum of money from the estate of Mr. Towers and Mr. John Britton
being the amount of Mr. Soumanes two bonds.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
September 25, 1795.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Miller, Mr. Jonathan Donaldson
Mr. Simmons, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Sims, Mr. Stocker, and Thomas Cumpston
   On motion resolved that the clerk be directed to insert in the
notices that the raising of the Revenues is to be considered of at the
next meeting of Vestry which will be on Tuesday the 29 Instant.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Chuches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House September 29, 1795.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Stocker Mr. Joseph Donaldson Mr.
Mackenzie Mr. Joseph Claypoole Mr. Miller Mr. Perot Mr. Sawyer
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Allibone Mr. Swift Mr. Bickham Mr. Simmons
and Thomas Cumpston

   Resolved that the thanks of this Vestry be given to the right Reverend
Dr. Smith of Charleston SOuth Carolina for his kind services in
transacting their business with Mr. Dobbins of Charleston and if not
attended with too much trouble, they request him to continue his favors
in future                   The question was put whether the Pew Rents
should be raised, when it was unanimously decided in the affirmative.
   A motion was made and unanimously agreed to, that the pews in
the middle aisle in both churches shall in future be at 25 each seat, to
commence from 25 Instant September.  Also that the seats in the Pews
on the north side of the south aisle, and on the south side of the north aisle
and the front pews in the galleries shall be 22/6 each seat. That the
sittings in the pews along the walls heretofore at 12/6 shall be at 18/9 each seat

That those sittings now rated at 10/ shall in future be at 12/6 each seal
That those sittings now rated at 8/ shall be at 9/~
A motion was made and seconded that one of the bye laws respecting the appropri-
ation of money shall be altered at the next meeting of Vestry and that the
Clerk be directed to insert in the notices that such alteration is to be considered of
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House December 2, 1795.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Perot Mr. Swift Mr. Stocker Mr. Jonathan
Donaldson Mr. Sawyer Mr. Simmons Mr. Claypoole Mr. Sims Mr. Allibone
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Miller Mr. Gurney Mr. Ash and Thomas Cumpston
   Resolved that the seventh chapter of the bye laws concerning the
revenues of the churches, be and it is hereby repealed; and that the following
be introduced instead thereof.
   It is hereby enacted that the rents revenues and income of the Estate
of the Corporation shall be in the disposal of the Rector, Church Warden and
Vestry Men to be applied in such manner as they shall think proper,
First, for the support of the Rector and the Assistant Ministers and
Officers of the said United Churches; and secondly in the necessary repairs of
the Churches, Churchyards, Parsonage Houses tha now do or hereafter
whall belong to the said corporation and to no other use are purpose whatsoever
Provided also that any legacy or bequest now given or that hereafter may be
given for any particular purpose are pious use in the said two congregations
be constantly appropriated to the particular use for which it is so given.
   Resolved that Mrs. Goddard and Mrs. Rose Morris are admitted pensioners
of Christ Church Hospital.

   A letter was read from Mr. John Ormrod resigning his office of Clerk of St.
Peter's Church whereupon resolved that the Vestry accept of Mr. Ormrod's
resignation with regret, having been fully satisfied with his attention and services
during the eight years he officiated in his late office.
   Mr. Allibone Mr. Miller Mr. Sims Mr. Stocker and Thomas Cumpston
are appointed a committee to advertize for a proper person to officiate as
Clerk in St. Peter's Church.
   We teh subscribers being appointed judges of an election held in Christ
Church on Easter Monday 28 March 1796 agreeable to notice given yesterday
in both churches and to charter and acient usage do certify that the following
gentlemen are duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
   for Christ Church   for St. Peter's
   Peter DeHaven      Francis Gurney
   Joseph Swift      William Allibone
   George Bickham      James Sawyer
   James Ash      Thomas Cuthbert
   Leeson Simmons      Joseph Sims
   Thomas Cumpston      George Oakley
   Joseph Donaldson   J. C. Stocker
   Samuel Wheeler      John Donaldson
   Joseph Claypoole   William Bingham
            Joseph Stride
            Joseph Huddle
      (Signed)Leeson Simmons
         George Bringhurst

   At a meeting of the Vestry Men of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held in Christ Church on Easter Monday March 28, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole Mr. DeHaven Mr. Simmons Mr.
Wheeler Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims Mr. Stride and Mr. Huddle

   The Vestry proceeded to the Election of the accounting Church Warden, when
Thomas Cumpston was duly elected and the Rector chose Mr. Swift to be the Rector's
Church Warden.
    The following Gentlemen were chosen Questmen
   for Christ Church   for St. Peter's Church
   Mr. DeHaven      Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Claypoole      Mr. Sims
   Mr. Joseph Donaldson   Mr. Stocker
   Mr. Simmons      Mr. Sawyer
   Mr. Ash         Mr. Cuthbert
   Mr. Bickham      Mr. Allibone
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
April 4, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift Mr. Stride Mr. Sims
Mr. Wheeler Mr. Huddle Mr. Simmons Mr. DeHaven Mr. Oakley
Mr. Allibone and Thomas Cumpston

   Mr. John Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
and the following gentlemen were elected a committee for the manage-
ment of the concerns of Christ Church Hospital for the ensuing
year   Mr. Dehaven   Mr. Claypoole
   Mr. Simmons   Mr. Wheeler
   Thomas Cumpston

Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk for Christ Church
Mr. Dobby ....."....".... Sexton for Do
Mr. Kurtz ....."....".... Organist for do
Mr. Cooke ....."....".... Clerk for St. Peter's Church
Mr. Barker ...."....".... Sexton for do
Mr. Taylor ...."....".... Organist for do
  Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney were appointed a Committee to settle the
Church Wardens accounts as well as the accounts of the Treasurer of Christ
Church Hospital.
  Mr. DeHaven Mr. Ash Mr. Claypoole Mr. Joseph Donaldson were
appointed a Committee to prosecute the repairs of Christ Church Gates, and the
roofing of the Church and to solicit subscriptions for that purpose.
  They are requested to have the steeple examined and to report what repairs may
be necessary.
  Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims and Mr. Stoker are appointed a Committee to solicit
subscriptions for the repairs of the churches.
  A petition from Mr. Whitehead (Clerk) and Mr. Dolby dfand Mr. Barker
(Sextons) praying an increase of their salaries was read.
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  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House May 11, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Stocker, Mr. Oakley Mr. Stride
Mr. Jonathan Donaldson Mr. Gurney Mr. Simmons Mr. Sims Mr. Ash Mr.
Wheeler and Thomas Cumpston.

  The Vestry proceeded to elect deputies to the state convention to be held in
this City on Tuesday the 24 Instant, when the following Gentlemen were unani-
mously elected. for Christ Church ...... for St. Peter's Church
            Mr. Swift________________ Mr. Gurney____________
            Mr. Claypoole____________ Mr. John Donaldson____
            Mr. Simmons______________ Mr. Allibone__________
  Mr. Simmons is added to the Committee for repairing the steeple and they
are authorised to employ a carpenter to repair it immediately.___________
  Mr. John Donaldson Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston are appointed
a Committee to examine the Church Funds and to report a state of them at
the next meeting of Vestry; they are also requested to consider the propriety
of preventing the interment of persons in either of the churches in future
and the propriety of raising the fee for breaking the ground for strangers.
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  At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
July 6, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole Mr. Huddle, Mr. Oakley Mr. Sawyer
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Swift, Mr. Stocker, Mr. John Donnaldson, Mr. Sims Mr. Wheeler
and Thomas Cumpston.
  The committee appointed to examine the Church Funds, Reported an
estimate whereupon resolved that the Report of the committee on the revenues
and ependitures of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's
Church be copied and each member furnished with a copy of the said report at
least one week before the next meeting of Vestry, that appropriation of the
surplus money is to be made.

  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
July 18, 1796:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole Mr. Oakley Mr. Sawer, Mr.
Wheeler Mr. Simmons Mr. DeHaven Mr. John Donaldson Mr. Stride
Mr. Gurney Mr. Bickham and Thomas Cumpston
  A motion was made that the fees for breaking the ground for
interment of strangers shall in future not exceed sixteen dollars, which
was agreed to.   That for every tomb which may be built in either
of the burial grounds the sum of fifteen pounds shall be paid if it does
not exceed 6 feet by 3 and for every additional ground in the same proportion
which was agreed to.
  That for every vault which may be built in either Burial Ground
17/6 per foot shall be paid for that priviledge, which was agreed to.
  That 25/ per foot shall be paid for every vault which may be erected in Christ
Church Yard in Second Street, which was agreed to.
  That for every person who may be intered in Christ Church Yard in Second
Street the sum of Twenty five pounds shall be paid, which was agreed to.
  Resolved that in future no person shall be buried in either of the Churches.  
  It was moved and seconded that the apropriation of the surplus money
shall be postponed until it can be ascertained with more precision that
the surplus may be.
  Resolved that a copy of the report of the committee on the revenues
and expenditures to be send to the Right Reverend Dr. White and the two Assistant
Ministers with a copy of the above resolve.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Church of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church, held at the Rector's House October 20, 1796.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Huddle, Mr. Oakley Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Sawer, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Sims, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Allibone
Mr. Stocker and Thomas Cumpston

  The Vestry were informed that in consequence of a verbal injunction
of the late Mrs. Rebecca Doz there has been put into the Rector's hands a
bond of the Reverend Dr. Magaw for one hundred pounds payable 22 July
1799 with interest of 6 percent per annum to be paid half yearly; which bond
is given in confidence that agreeably to a condition expressed by Mrs. Doz,
the Vestry will pay the interest to Mrs.        Sinclair and Mrs.
Timmons during their lives; and after their death the donation now made
shall be for the use of Christ Church Hospital.
  The Vestry declare that their acceptance of the bond in under the
condition recited; and desire the Rector to express the family of the deceased
the just sense they entertain of the liberality of the donation.
  The Church Warden is to make allowance to Dr. Magaw during the
lives of Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Timmons and so long as the principal of the bond
is in his hands of the whole or any part of the interest which he may disburse
to them. _____ It was moved and seconded to appoint Mr. J. H. Schmidt
Organist for St. Peter's Church, and his salary to commence from the time
he began to play that organ, which was agreed to.
  Mr. Allibone, Mr. Sims Mr. Gurney and Stocker are appointed a committee
to cause the organ in St. Peter's Church to be repaired.
  The Church Warden reported that he had purchased a ground rent
of 27.6.0 arising from a lot in Spruce Street, fronting the public lot,
between Front and Second Streets; and he was desired to make an indorsement

on the deed expressing that it belongs to the poor of the United Churches.
  The Vestry were informed that a balance of about thirty nine pounds
was due from the United Churches to Christ Church Hospital for Bricks;
the Vestry directed that it should be settled and balanced by the sum of forty
pounds fourteen shillings which is due from the United Churches from
the funds of Christ Church Hospital as by minutes of Vestry 13th April
1795 will appear.
  The Church Warden reported that he had received a note of hand
for fifty pounds payable in six months from Mr. Gostelowe being the
money paid to Mr. Towns by Mr. Britton on account of the assignment of Mrs.
Soumaine's two bonds as per minute of Vestry June 1788.
  Resolved that the Vestry will at their next meeting appropriate
money and the clerk should be directed to insert in the notices that
money will be disposed of.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church, held at the Rector's House January 20, 1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift Mr. Bickham Mr. Stocker
Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Simmons Mr. Dehaven Mr. Stride Mr. Sims Mr. Oakley

  The committee of Christ Church Hosptial are desired to make enquiry and
report to Vestry who are proper persons to fill up the vacancies at present in
that institution.
  Application being made by the Amicable fire company to the Vestry
through Mr. DeHaven for the purpose of placing their Engine House on part
of Christ Church burying ground during the pleasure of Vestry, Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee to examine the wall
and the ground whether it would receive any injury thereby, and report at
the next meeting of Vestry.

  It was proposed and agreed that the Vestry meet this day week, and that the
Clerk give notice that money is then to be disposed of.
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At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House February 3, 1797:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Ash Mr. Huddle, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Jonathan Donnaldson Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Sawer, Mr. Swift, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Simmons
Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston

  The Church Warden reported that he had frequently called upon Mr. Joseph
Turner one of the Executors of Mrs. Maria Henry for the payment of 300 pounds
which said Mr. Henry by will had bequeathed to Christ Church Hospital
without effect; that he had written a letter to Mr. Hugh Gaine of New York
(another executor) from whom he received an answer which was read
declaring that he had remitted monies to Mr. Joseph Turner to pay the legacies
in this city, whereupon the Vestry appointed Mr. Swift and Mr. Ash a
committee to recover the said legacy from Mr. Turner.
Mr. Donaldson and Mr. Ash are appointed a committee to recover a sum
of money from the Estate of Cornelius Bradford late of New York, left to the
poor of the United Churches by the will of the Reverend Mr. Cummings.
  The Vestry authorize the Committee of Christ Church Hospital to
enquire which of the persons of a list given are the most proper objects to
be admitted into Christ Church Hospital and to report the names of such
Persons as they admit at the next meeting of Vestry.
  The committee appointed to examine the proper place for the erection
of an Engine House. Reported that the most proper place was the south
west corner of Christ Church Burying Ground adjoining the building of Mr.
George Bringhurst, which report was adopted, and the same committee continued

to see it erected a lease of ten years subject to five shillings for
that term and at the expiration of that period to repair the wall at the
expense of the said Amicable Fire Company if it shall be thought proper
to remove it..
            It was moved and seconded that there shall be paid
to the following gentlemen in consideration of the high price of every necessary
of life exclusive of their salaries for one year commencing from the 25
September 1796 and ending the 25 September 1797 the following sums.
   The Right Reverend Dr. White 225.0.0   Amount brought forward  470.0.0
   The Reverend Dr. Blackwell   112.0.0   Mr. Dolby .............. 10.0.0
   The Reverend Mr. Abercrombie 112.0.0   Mr. Barker ............. 10.0.0
      Mr. Whitehead  .......... 10.0.0   Mr. Kurtz .............. 10.0.0
      Mr. Cook ................ 10.0.0   Mr. Schmidt ............ 10.0.0
                         470.0.0                     510.0.0
It was moved and seconded that a committee be appointed to enquire what may
be the expense of insuring the two churches from loss by fire and to make
a report at the next meeting of Vestry, Mr. Swift Mr. Jonathan Donnaldson
and Mr. Sims are appointed a committee for that purpose.
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At a Vestry of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House February 28, 1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Swift, Mr. John Donnaldson,
Mr. Sims, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Stride, Mr. Oakley Mr. DeHaven Mr. Huddle
Mr. Buckham, Mr. Simmons Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Stocker Mr. Joseph Donaldson
and Thomas Cumpston
  An address to the President of the United States was read and
approved of, and Mr. Swift mr. Stocker and Thomas Cumpston were appointed
a committee to wait on the President with a copy thereof and to Ash when it will
be convenient for him to receive it.
  The Committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that Mrs. Jolly Mrs. Sinclair
and Mrs. Gardiner are admitted pensioners of that institution agreeable to the power

granted them by the Vestry the 3rd Instant.
  Resolved that Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston be appointed a committee
to enquire into the circumstances attending the pew of the late Governor Penn
in St. Peter's Church.
  Resolved that the Rector and two Church Wardens be a Committee to wait on
the President elect after he has entered on his office, to offer him the Pew in Christ
Church hitherto occupied by the President.
  The Church Warden is requested to cause notices to be sent to every Vestryman
requesting his attendance at the Rector's House hald an hour before the time the
President may appoint for receiving the address of the Vestry.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House March 22,
1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Stride, Mr.
Claypoole, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Sims and Mr. Simmons.

  Application having been made to Vestry by the Reverend Mr. Jacob Duche for
the purpose of intering the corps of Mrs. Elizabeth Duche in St. Peter's
Church; and the same having been taken into consideration by the Vestry
and no determination having been come to; it was moved and seconded that
Vestry do now adjourn, and meet at the Rector's House to morrow morning
at 8 o'clock upon the business and that the Clerk be requested to summons the
Vestry to meet at that hour upon particular business
            March 23, 1797
Vestry met at the Rector's House
Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Stride, Mr. Cuthbert
Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Huddle Mr. Oakley, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Allibone, Mr. Sims,
Mr. Stocker, Mr. Joseph Donaldson.
  The question having been resumed in Vestry respecting the request for the
                                                   interment

interment of Mrs. Elizabeth Duche in St. Peter's Church, the
Vestrycame to a determination that their former resolution be strictly
adhered to, and that the Reverend Mr. Jacob Duche be furnished with a copy
of the resolution of Vestry on that business.
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 We the subscribers being appointed Judges of an Election held in
Christ Church on Easter Monday April 17, 1797 agreeable to notice given
yesterday in both churches and to charter and ancient usage, do certify
that the following gentlemen are duly elected Vestrymen for the
ensuing year.
   For Christ Church:         For St. Peter's Church
   Peter DeHaven            Francis Gurney
   Joseph Swift            William Allibone
   Joseph Claypoole         Joseph Sims
   George Bickham            Thomas Cuthbert
   Thomas Cumpston            William Bingham
   James Ash               George Oakley
   Samuel Wheeler            John Donnaldson
   Leeson Simmons            John C. Stocker
   William Hall            Joseph Stride
   John Morrell            Joseph Huddle Senior
         Signed{ George Oakley
               Daniel Smith
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At a meeting of the Vestrymen of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's, held at Christ Church April 18, 1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Stride
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Huddle, Mr. Sims, Mr. Morrell and Thomas Cumpston

 The Vestry elected Thomas Cumpston accounting Church Warden, and the
Rector chose Mr. Swift the Rector's Church Warden.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House April 24, 1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Sims, Mr. Stride, Mr. Ash
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Cuthbert, Mr.
Bickham, Mr. Jonathan Donnaldson, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Oakley, and Thomas Cumpston

   Mr. John Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital, and
the following gentlemen were elected a committee for the management of the
concerns of the said Hospital.
   Mr. DeHaven      Thomas Cumpston      Mr. Wheeler
   Mr. Claypoole   Mr. Simmons
         ____________
   Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk for Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby .........."     Sexton for do
   Mr. Kurtz .........."     Organist " do
   Mr. Cooke .........."     Clerk for St. Peter's
   Mr. Barker ........."     Sexton for ... "
Mr. Gurney and Mr. Sims are appointed a committee to aid the Church
Warden in procuring an organist for St. Peter's Church, and the Church
Warden is requested to advertize for one.
   Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney are appointed a Committee to settle the
Church Warden's Accounts as well as the Treasurer of Christ Chruch Hospital's
accounts.
      Mr. Simmons and Mr. Morrell are appointed a committee to
cause the walls of Christ Church white washed and the paint to be cleaned.
   Application was made to Vestry for a liberty to erect a stone in front of
St. Peter's Church in memory of Mrs. Duche which was granted.
   At question was proposed by the Church Warden to the Vestry tending
to ascertain their sense in regard to the eighth chapter of the rules; to what
extent a deficiency in the payment of arrears is therein tolerated.

   Resolved unanimously that it is the opinion of Vestry where any
person shall refuse or neglect to pay their pew rent after one years.
arrearage having accrued and after six months subsequent to the demand of
such arrearage, the Church Wardens have a right to let the Pew or sittings to
other persons.
      Resolved that from and after the 25th March last no pew rent shall
be received or collected from the Rector or Assistant Minister for the time being.
   A resolution was proposed to the following effect whereas the President's
Pew in Christ Church will only be occasionally occupied by the President of the
United States. Resolved that the Right Reverend Dr. White be requested to make
use of the same reserving the Right of Accomodating the President of the
United States at such times as he shall choose to attend, the further consider-
ation of which was postponed until the next meeting of Vestry.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church, held at the Rector's House May 24, 1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Sims, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Stride, Mr.
Oakley, Mr. Dehaven and Thomas Cumpston

   The Vestry proceeded to elect deputies to represent the United Churches
in the State Convention to be held in this City on Tuesday the 13 June next
when the following gentlemen were unanimously elected.
   for Christ's Church      for St. Peter's Church
   Mr. Joseph Swift      Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Joseph Claypoole   Mr. Sims
   Mr. Leeson Simmons      Mr. Stocker
Mr. Sims and Mr. Stocker are appointed a committee to cause the gallery
in front of the organ in St. Peter's Church to be secured.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House July 24, 1797.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Ash, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Stride, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Claypoole and Thomas Cumpston
   The Rector laid before Vestry a letter signed by Mr. Robert Ralston as Secretary
to a meeting of Sundry Citizens inviting the Vestry to appoint deputies to meet
persons deputed by other Religious denominations, for the purpose of applying
to the Corporation of the City for Liberty to erect chains nerar the places of Worship
as to prevent carriages passing during divine service.
   Mr. Wheeler and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee to meet
deputies from other Religious Societies and to Unite with them in their application
to the Corporation of the City or Legislature of the State for the above purpose.
   Doctor G. K. Jackson is appointed Organist of St. Church, his salary
to commence from the 25 March last.
   The Church Warden presented an account amounting to eight pounds five shillings
and three pence for repairing the caps and balls on the wall of St. Peter's Church
Yard due to the Estate of William Stiles deceased, which was directed to be paid.
   Mr. Oakley and Mr. Stride are appointed a committee to whom was referred
an account of Nicholas Pickles for putting up stoves in St. Peter's Church.
   The Church Warden is requested to examine the minutes of Vestry
respecting the agreement with the ringers about ringing of the bells.
   The Church Warden is requested to ascertain what is the customary
and authorized fees of the Sexton and to report at next meeting of Vestry.
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We the subscribers being appointed judges of an election held in
Christ Church on Easter Monday April 9, 1798 Agreeable to notice given
yesterday in both churches, and to charter and ancient usage as certify
that the following gentlemen are duly elected Vestrymen for the ensuing
year.
            Signed{ John Jarvis
                  Basil Wood

For Christ Church      For St. Peter's Church
Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
Joseph Swift         Joseph Sims
Joseph Claypoole      John C. Stocker
George Bickham         William Bingham
Thomas Cumpston         Thomas Cuthbert
James Ash            John Donnaldson
William Hall         Joseph Stride
Samuel Wheeler         George Oakley
John Morrell         Joseph Huddle
Leeson Simmons         Daniel Smith
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At a meeting of the Vestrymen of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held in Christ Church April 9, 1798.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Stride and Mr. Huddle

   The Vestrymen Elected Thomas Cumpston Accounting Church
Warden, and the Rector chose Mr. Swift to be the Rector's Church Warden.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House April 16, 1798.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, mr. Smith, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Sims
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Stride, Mr. Huddle and Thomas Cumpston
   Mr. John Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital, and
the following gentlemen were elected a committee for the management of the
concerns of said Hospital for the ensuing year.
   Mr. DeHaven            Thomas Cumpston
   Mr. Joshua Claypoole   Mr. Wheeler
   Mr. Simmons

      Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church
      Mr. John Cook ........... ditto of St. Peter's
      Mr. Dolby ............... Sexton of Christ Church
      Mr. Barker .............. ditto of St. Peter's
      Mr. Kurtz ............... Organist of Christ Church
      Mr. Taylor .............. ditto of St. Peter's

   It was moved and seconded that the additional salary Voted by the
Vestry to the Clergy and officers of the Churches for one year in consideration
of the advance prices of every necessary of life; and which ceased on the 25th
September 1797 shall be continued from that period for one year ending 25th
September 1799.
   Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney are appointed a Committee to examine and
settle the Church Wardens accounts as well as the accounts of the Treasurer of
Christ Church Hospital.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia held at the
Rector's House May 25, 1798.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. DeHaven
Mr. Swift, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wheeler and Thomas Cumpston

  The Committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that there was a vacancy
in said Hospital resolved that Esther Langman is hereby admitted a pensioner
thereof.
   The Vestry proceeded to elect deputies to the state convention when
the following gentlemen were duly elected.
      for Christ Church   for St. Peter's
      Mr. Swift         Mr. Gurney
      Mr. Claypoole      Mr. Stocker
      Mr. Simmons         Mr. Sims
Mr. Simmons and Mr. Smith are appointed a committee to examine the churches
and if any repairs are necessary to report the same at next meeting of Vestry.

Also to enquire on what terms Christ Church can be insured from loss by
Fire, and to report at next meeting of Vestry.
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   We the subscribers being appointed Judges of an Election held in
Christ Church on Easter Monday March 25, 1799 agreeably to notice given
yesterday in both Churches and to charter and ancient usage: certify that the
following gentlemen are duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
                     Signed Edward Lane and Daniel Knight

      Peter DeHaven      Francis Gurney
      Joseph Swift      Joseph Sims
      Joseph Claypoole   John C. Stocker
      George Bickham      Thomas Cuthbert
      Thomas Cumpston      George Oakley
      James Ash         Joseph Huddle
      William Hall      Daniel Smith
      Leeson Simmons      William Bingham
      Samuel Wheeler      John Donnaldson
      John Morrell      Thomas Burke
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At meeting of the Vestry men and the United Episcopal Churches, held in
Christ Church March 25, 1799.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Huddle
Mr. Smith, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Burke

   The Vestry men elected Mr. Thomas Cumpston Accounting Church
Warden, and the Rector chose Mr. Joseph Swift to be the Rector's Chruch
Warden.
   Questmen for Christ Church      Questmen for St. Peter's
   Mr. Cumpston               General Gurney
   Mr. Dehaven                  Mr. Sims
   Mr. Claypoole               Mr. Oakley
   Mr. Leeson Simmons            Mr. Huddle
   Mr. Bickham                  Mr. Burke
   Mr. Wheeler

  At a meeting of the Vestrymen of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 1, 1799.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Smith
Mr. Burke, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. John Donnaldson, Mr. Swift, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Stocker,
Mr. Cuthbert and Thomas Cumpston

   Mr. John Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital, and the following
gentlemen were elected a committee to manage the concerns of said Hopital for the ensuing
year. Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston.
   Mr. Whitehead elected Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby ........... Sexton of do
   Mr. Kurtz ........... Organist of do
   Mr. Cook ............ Clerk of St. Peter's
   Mr. Barker .......... Sexton of do
   Mr. Taylor .......... Organist of do
   
   Mr. Gurney and Mr. Swift are appointed a committee to examine and settle
the Church Warden's accounts as well as the accounts of the Treasurer of Christ
Church Hospital.
   The Vestry authorize the committee of Christ Church Hospital to enquire
which of the persons of a left given are the most proper objects to be admitted into Christ
Church Hospital, and to report the Names of such persons as they admit at the
next meeting of Vestry.
   A letter from the Reverend Mr. Abercrombie was read on the subject of his
salary which was referred to Mr. Swift, Mr. Gurney, and Thomas Cumpston
who are requested to report thereon at the next meeting of Vestry.
   It was moved and seconded that there shall be paid to the two Sextons
for their extraordinary service during the fever fifty dollars each.

   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House May 17, 1799.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Burke, Mr. Swift, Mr. Oakley, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston

   The committee of Christ Church Hospital, reported that Mrs. Leah Jones and
Mrs. Mary Shrock are admitted pensioners of that institution agreeably to
the power granted to them by the Vestry at the last meeting.
   The Vestry proceeded to elect deputies to represent the United Churches
in the State Convention, to be held in this CIty on Tuesday 21 Instant, when the
following gentlemen were unanimously elected.
   for Christ Church      for St. Peter's
   Mr. Swift            Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Sims
   Mr. L. Simmons         Mr. Stocker

   Mr. DeHaven and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee to examine the
wall between Christ Church burial ground and the college, and to unite with a
committee of the Trustes of the University in having a permanent wall or fence erected.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House January 20, 1800.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Burke, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Morrell
Mr. Swift, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wheeler Mr. Oakley Mr. Bickham
and Thomas Cumpston
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital reported the follwoing persons
are proper objects for admission into said Hospital; Mrs. Valois Mr. Ann McCall
Mrs. Judith Fox Mrs. Charity Lawrence which the Vestry agreed to.
   A motion was made and seconded that Mr. Wheeler and the Church Warden
be a committee to call on The Reverend Dr. Magaw for payment of his bond with
interest which may be due thereon. They are instructed to require a
sufficient real security, and Dr. Magaw should include to hold the money any
longer.

   The Committee appointed to settle the Church Warden's account report
that they have carefully examined the accounts of Thomas Cumpston Accounting
Church Warden for four years last past, and ending at Easter 1799 find a balance due
to him, from the United Churches of twenty pounds eighteen shillings and seven pence.
   The same Committee report that they have carefully examined the accounts of
Mr. John Clark Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital and find a balance in his hands
of two hundred and sixty pounds twelve shillings and ten pence half penny.
   A letter was read from The Reverend Mr. Abercrombie mentioning his intention of
instructing youth in conjunction with The Reverend Dr. Andrews and requesting the permission
of Vestry to pursue his plan. The Vestry consent to the same provided it can be
managed without material interference with the duties to the United Churches.
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   We the subscribers appointed Judges of an Election held in Christ Church on Easter
Monday April 14, 1800 agreeable to notice given yesterday in both churches and to
ancient custom and usage, certify that the following gentlemen are duly elected
Vestrymen for the ensuing year.               James Sawyer
                              Signed{ Daniel Knight
   Peter DeHaven      Francis Gurney
   Joseph Swift      Joseph Sims
   Joseph Claypoole   John C. Stocker
   Thomas Cumpston      Thomas Cuthbert
   George Bickham      George Oakley
   James Ash         Joseph Huddell
   William Hall      Daniel Smith
   Leeson Simmons      William Bingham
   Samuel Wheeler      Thomas Burke
   John Morrell      James Sawyer
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   At a meeting of the Vestry Men of the United Episcopal Churches of
of Christ Church and St. Peter's held in Christ CHurch April   1800.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Swift, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Huddell, Mr. Burke
   The Vestrymen elected Thomas Cumpston Accounting Church Warden and
the Rector chose Mr. Joseph Swift, to be the Rector's Church Warden.

Questmen for Christ Church .....for St. Peter's
         Mr. DeHaven         Mr. Stocker
         Mr. Claypoole      Mr. Sims
         Mr. Ash            Mr. Oakley
         Mr. Cumpston      Mr. Sawyer
         Mr. Simmons         Mr. Burke
         Mr. Bickham         Mr. Huddell
         Mr. Wheeler
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  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches held
 at the Rector's House April 21, 1800.
 
 Present:
 The Right Reverend Dr. White
 
 Vestry Men:
 Mr. Burke, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Brickham, Mr. Smith
 Mr. Simmons, Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston
 
   Mr. John Clark was appointed Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital, and the
following gentlemen were elected a committee for the management of the concerns
of said Hospital for the ensuing year, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Claypoole Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston.
   Mr. Whitehead Elected Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby .................... Sexton of Do
   Mr. Kurtz .................... Orgaist of do
   
   Mr. Barker ................... Sexton of St. Peter's
   Mr. Taylor ................... Organist of Do
Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney are appointed a committee to settle the Church Warden
Account, as well as the Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital Accounts.
   It was moved and seconded that the additional salary to the Clergy and Officiers
of the Churches should be paid from 25th November 1798 to 25th March last, which
was agreed to.
   Mr. Wheeler Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee
to receive a deed for a lot near coats burial ground, in the Northern Liberities
from the surviving trustees, who are said to be desirous of delivering it the corpora-
tion of the United Churches, and to report their proceedings at the next meeting of Vestry.
   Mr. Sims and Thomas Cumpston are appointed a committee to recover Mr. Cummings's
Legacy, from the Estate of Cornelius Bradford.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches, of Christ Church
and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House June 6, 1800.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Burke, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bickham
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Stocker and Thomas Cumpston
   The Vestry proceeded to elect Deputies to meet the state convention on Tuesday the
10th Instant, when the following gentlemen were elected.
   for Christ Church   for St. Peter's
   Mr. Swift         Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Claypoole      Mr. Sims
   Mr. Simmons         Mr. Stocker

   The Committee appointed to receive from the surviving Trustees a deed for a lot
near Coats burial ground in the Northern Liberties. Report, that they have received
the original deed which is now in the hands of a conveyancer in order to draw another
by it to the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of the United Churches, and the
Committee are continued and desired to complete the business.
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   We the subscribers appointed Judges of a Election, held in Christ Church
on Easter Monday April 6, 1801, agreeable to notice given yesterday in both Churches
and to ancient custom and usage; certify that the following Gentlemen were duly elected
Vestrymen for the ensuing year.            Thomas Pugh
                           Signed {   Henry Ash
   Christ Church         St. Peter's
   Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
   Joseph Swift         Joseph Sims
   Joseph Claypoole      John C. Stocker
   Thomas Cumpston         Thomas Cuthbert
   George Bickham         George Oakley
   Leeson Simmons         Joseph Huddell
   James Ash            Daniel Smith
   William Hall         William Bingham
   Samuel Wheeler         Thomas Burke
   John Morrell         James Sawyer
   _____________________________________

At a meeting of the Vestrymen of the United Episcopal Churches
held in Christ Church April 6, 1801.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Claypoole, Mr.
Simmons, Mr. Wheeler. The Vestrymen elected Thomas Cumpston Account-
ing Church Warden and the Rector chose Mr. Swift to be the Rector's Church
Warden.
      Questmen for Christ Church  for St. Peter's
      Mr. Swift               Mr. Gurney
      Mr. DeHaven               Mr. Stocker
      Mr. Claypoole            Mr. Oakley
      Mr. Cumpston            Mr. Huddell
      Mr. Ash                  Mr. Burke
      Mr. Buckham
      Mr. Wheeler
      Mr. Simmons
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the       Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House April 13, 1801.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Dehaven, Mr. Simmons, Mr.
Swift, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Smith, Mr. Oakley and Mr. Sims.

   Mr. DeHaven Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Wheeler Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston
are appointed committee for the managment of the concerns of Christ Church
Hospital.
   Mr. John Clark was chosen Treasurer of Christ Church
Hospital.
   Mr. Smith, Mr. Stocker, and Mr. Sims are a committee, to procure a Clerk
for St. Peter's Church, and to confer with Mr. Cumpston what compensation
ought to be made to Mr. Ormrod and report at next meeting of Vestry.
   The Rector will please to direct that the Clerk shall insert in the notices
for the next meeting of Vestry that money is to be disposed of.
   Mr. Wheeler Mr. Simmons and Mr. Cumpston are a committee to attend to the Ground
near coats Burial ground and to lease the same on the best terms.
   Mr. Cumpston and Joseph Sims are a committee to attend to Mr. Cornelius
Bradford's business.

Mr. Whitehead chosen Clerk of Christ Church
Mr. Dolby ...........Sexton of ditto
Mr. Kurtz ...........Organist of ditto
Mr. Barker ..........Sexton of Saint
Mr. Taylor ..........Organist of ditto

   The additional salary to the Clergy and officers of the Churches was voted for the
year ending 25th March 1801.
   Mr. Simmons and Mr. DeHaven are a committee to enquire and report whether the ringers
are not required by existing contract to ring the bells on the 4th of July according
to the original agreement with them.
   Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney are a committee to examine and settle the accounting Church
Wardens Accounts as well as the accounts of the Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
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  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches held at
the Rector's House May 27, 1801.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Sawyer
Mr. Burke, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Oakley, and Thomas Cumpston
   The committee appointed to procure a Clerk for St. Peter's Church
are not prepared to report; they are continued.
   A motion was made and seconded that the Church Warden be authorized to
pay Mr. Ormrod for his service as Clerk for one year the sum of one hundred
dollars.
   The Committee on the Lot near Coat's burial ground
is continued.
   The Committee on Cornelius Bradford's Legacy is continuted.
   The Committee appointed to enquire of the ringers are bound by existing contracts
to ring the bells on 4th July. Report, that they find them so required, the said
committee with the addition of General Gurney is continued, and desired to require
of the ringers that in future they ring on 4 July.
   A motion was made and seconded that Mr. DeHaven Mr. Wheeler and
Thomas Cumpston be a Committee to take into consideration the circumstances
of the Pew lately occupied by the President of the United States in consequence

of the removal of the Federal Government to the City of Washington
and to enquire whether the whole or part of the Pew cannot be reserved
for a Rector's Pew.
         The same Committee are desired to enquire whether
it be proper to open a window on the North side of Christ Church on the terms
proposed by certain members of said church.
   The Vestry proceeded to Elect Deputies to the Convention when the follow
-ing Gentlemen were duly elected.
   for Christ Church ..... for St. Peter's
   Mr. Swift            Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Sims
   Mr. Simmons            Mr. Stocker

   It being reported to Vestry that there is a vacancy in Christ Church
Hospital, the Committee are authorized to admit such a person as they
may find worthy, and to report her name to the next Vestry.
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  At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
held at the Rector's House July 8, 1801.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Smith, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Gurney
Mr. Simmons, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Huddell, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Sims
Mr. Buckham and Thomas Cumpston.
   The Church Warden read a proposal made by Alexander McAlister
offering four hundred dollars for the right of Vestry to a lot in Shippen
Street subject to a ground rent of sixty pounds per annum which formerly was
in the tenure of Lawrence Powell.
   General Gurney and Mr. Smith are appointed a committee to attend to this
business, and report their proceedings to Vestry.
   The Rector stated  to the Vestry that he had called this meeting at
the instance of the accounting Church Warden, who stated, that he had desired
the same in consequence of the refusal of the ringer to ring the bells on the
4th of July. Mr. Dolby the head ringer appeared to whom the following
questions were put and answered.
 Did you receive an order from the Church Warden on the 3rd July requiring you to
ring the bells on the 4th July.

         Answer Yes
Why did you not ring them when so required?
   Answer, the ringers refused because they were not specially paid for their trouble.
who were the ringers who refused?      Answer, all of them except.
   William Maloy who was absent and Philip LInk who declined the attendance
   some time before. The names of the ringers present who refused are
   Richard Thornhill, John Pister, Caleb Offley, Samuel Rudolph and Charles
   Hollick.
Had the ringers complied were you ready and willing to ring? Answer, I was
and urged them in the morning to a compliance.
   The Vestry proceeded in the consideration of the subject which was refered
to a Committee, consisting of General Gurney, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sims, Mr. Wheeler,
Mr. Claypoole and Mr.Simmons, who are to report at next meeting of Vestry
to meet on Saturday Morning, at 9 o'clock.
   The Church Warden laid before Vestry a letter which he received from
Governor McKean which was read and ordered to be entered on the Minutes and referred
to the foregoing Committee.
                     Copy
Sir,
   I am astonished to hear, that any inhabitant of the State of Penn-
sylvania should be so disaffected to the Independence of our Country, and so
imprudent as to avow it, a Mr. Dolby the Head ringer of the bells in the Steeple
of Christ Church who I am told refuses peremptorily to suffer them to
be rung on this day. This conduct must be submitted to his Employers
and he or they be responsible for the consequences. I wish for the
reputation of a respectable portion of my follow citizens, that the
bells may be instantly rung.
                           I am Sir,
      Philadelphia July 4, 1801         Your obedient Humble Servant
   Thomas Cumpston Esquire         (Signed) Thomas M Kean
      Church Warden
Note. The foregoing letter was written on the back of paper on which was
written the Resolution of Vestry of 27th May last, and an order from the Church
Warden to the Head ringer of the Bells, Mr. Dolby dated 3rd July requiring him
to cause the Bells to be rung on the 4th July.

   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
held at the Rector's House July 11, 1801.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Stocker, Mr. Bickham, Mr. DeHaven
Mr. Simmons, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hall, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Burke,
Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Wheeler and Thomas Cumpston.

   The committee appointed to enquire why Christ Church Bells were
not rung agreeable to the Resolution of Vestry and the special order of
the Church Warden of the 3rd Instant. Report, "That they have had an
interview with the greater part of the Bell Ringers who declared that until
April last they knew not of any existing contract by which they were
bound to ring the bells on the 4 July and having been in the Habit of
receiving pay for their services on that day, they did not consider themselves
bound to perform that duty  until they were assured of the compensation which
which had been usually paid to them for the same.
   Your committee read to them the order of Vestry of the 5th July 1782
which directs Christ Church Bells to be rung annually on the 4 July
being the anniversary of American Independence, they were also shown
that the foregoing order had been renewed on the 27 May last; finally
they agreed that they would annually ring the bells on the 4 July
agreeably to the resolution of Vestry of the 5 JUly 1782 and 27 May
1801 and signed a promise to that effect.
   The Vestry adopted the above report after consideration of the subject
and directed the following declaration to be entered on their minutes.
   Whereas this Vestry made an order on the 5th day of July in the year
of our lord 1782 that the Bells of Christ Church should be rung on the 4th
day of July in every year; the same being the anniversary of American
Independence; but did not stipulate any pecuniary allowance on that
account, the appointment being declared to be in substitution of a
certain other day, specified in an ancient contract with the ringers,
the observance of the day last referred to having been suspended by the
revolution.

   And whereas in consequence of the omitting of the ringing of the Bells
on sundry late returns of the anniversary of the 4 July, this Vestry did
on the 27 day of May last renew the order of the 5th July 1782.
   And whereas it appears that Mr. Cumpston the Accounting Church Warden,
besides serving Mr. Joseph Dolby the Head Ringer with a copy of the aforesaid order in
May last, gave his own written order to the same effect on the 3rd of July and further,
pressed a compliance with the order on the morning of the 4th.
   And whereas, notwithstanding the said repeated orders and pressing instances,
the bells were not rung until towards noon of the said day;
   The Vestry, having taken the premises into consideration, Declare? that
they consider the delaying of the ringing of the Bells to so late a part of the day
as a conduct highly censureable on the part of the ringers, it being but reasonable,
that since they are relieved by the intervention of the revolution from the duty
of ringing on two days on which it had been the custom to ring, agreeably to the
earliest contract with the ringers, they should have ring on the anniversary
of American Independence, when required to do so by the Vestry, and when told that
it was in substitution for one of the two days above referred to. Nevertheless as
the ringers have expressed their sorrow for what has happened, and have promised
conformity in future to the regulations, it is determined, that no further measures
be taken relatively to the past omission.
   And here it is proper to mention in regard to the Head ringers Mr. Dolby, his
declaration made to the Vestry, that he was ready and willing to have done what had been
required of him on the day; and urged the other ringers to a compliance.
   While the Vestry discharge what they consider to be their duty in this
matter, they think it but just to Mr. Dolby and to the other ringers to
declare, that there does not appear to be any ground for teh imputation, that
their noncompliance arose from a reluctance to the celebration of the day.
   It has been made appear, that the ringers on several returns of the
anniversary, had received a gratuity from individuals, who were desirous
of having the service performed; but who probably did not know of the
provision made as above mentioned by the Vestry.

  The with holding of the gratuity, and the expectation of obtaining it were evidently
the causes of the blameable noncompliance.
   The Vestry think this a fit opportunity of mentioning, that on the 15th day
of April 1795 they directed, "that no application for the Ringing of the
Bells, on occasions of Public Rejoicing, should be attended to be the Church
Warden, unless transmitted from the President of the United States, or from
the Governor of this Commonwealth, or from Mayor of the City; Provision
being made for the payment of the Ringers," while this corporation know, that
they were vested with an unqualified property in the Bells, the above regulation
appeared to them a suitable evidence of respect to the stations specified, and to
the wishes of their follow citizens; and at the same time they indulged the
hope, that the measure would guard against applications by persons who might
neither be judges of the fitness of the occasions, nor think themselves bound
by the Law of Decorum in the manner of application.
   Although, the Vestry think it unsuitable to their characters and to
their trust, to give specific answers to many misrepresentations which
have been made in print and in other ways; yet they judge it to be 
expedient to desire the Church Warden to deliver a copy of this minute
to any respectable person who shall decently request it.
   The Committee to whom was referred the Governor's Letter. Report
the following Representation to be made to his excellency on the occasion.
   To his excellency THomas McKean Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
   The Vestry of the United Churches of Christ Church and
St. Peter's observe from your Excellency's Letter dated 4 July 1801
and directed to Thomas Cumpston Esquire Church Warden, that you seem to
heaveexpected from this Vestry, they being the Employers of the ringers
of the Bells of Christ Church, an inquiry into the cause of the
hesitation to ring the bells on the late Anniversary of American
Independence. The Vestry have made the expected inquiry and beg
leave to represent to your excellency that they can find no evidence in
support of the information which had been given to you, viz that Joseph Dolby
in disaffection to the Independence of these states preventorily refused to suffer
the bells to be rung on the said Day. Joseph Dolby has declared in the

presence of the Vestry who know of no evidence to the contrary, that he was ready and willing
to have done the duty required of him, but was unable to effect it from want of the
concurrence of the subordinate ringers.
   In regard to the said ringers the Vestry have to observe, that although, in their opinion
the omission was unjustifiable on the ground of the existing contract between the
parties, yet it seems reasonable to expect, that a distinction should be made between an
unfounded pecuniary demand and a crime against the state, The nature of the
difference between the Vestry and the Ringers in this respect is set forth in a
minute accompanying the present represenation.
   The Vestry flatter themselves that there is no deviation from the respect
due on this occasion, when they freely present to your Excellency that they
see no ground of the species of responsibility laid on them in that part of your
letter in which it is intimated that the ringers or their employers were
to be answerable for the consequences of the not ringing of the bells.
   The paper in which the letter was written exhibited evidence of the
attention of the Vestry to the matter in question; But had their conduct
as much varied from the public sentiment, as they trust it will
appear to have been in union with it, as to the celebration of the day:
they know of no civil penalties which would have attached on that accounts
to the discressionary management of their property; and trust that
the Governor will think on a further consideration of the subject, that the
contrary opinion would be inconsistent with the tenure on which all
ecclesiastical and other corporate property is held.

We the subscribers being appointed judges of an Election held in Christ Church
on Easter Monday April 19, 1802. Certify that the following Gentlemen were duly
elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year
   Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
   Joseph Swift         Joseph Sims
   Thomas Cumpston         Jonathan C. Stocker
   George Bickham         Thomas Cushbert
   Leeson Simmons         George Oakley
   James Ash            Joseph Huddle
   William Hall         Daniel Smith
   Samuel Wheeler         Thomas Bourke
   John Morrel            James Sawyer
   Joseph Claypoole      William Bingham
            Signed Jonathan Ashburner
                  John Jarvis
At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church April 19, 1802:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Cumpston
   The Vestry Men elected Thomas Cumpston accounting Church Warden
and the Rector chose Mr. Joseph Swift Church Warden.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 26, 1802:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Smith, Mr. Swift, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Gurney
Mr. Oakley, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Bourke, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Wheeler, and T. Cumpston

   Mr. Wheeler Mr. Simmons, Mr. DeHaven Mr. Claypoole and Mr. Cumpston
were appointed a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. John Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ CHurch Hospital
The committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that they had let on lease on
seven years the lot near Coates's burial Ground at thirty dollars per annum to
John Jones guarranteed by his Brother Isaac Jones.
Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church Mr. Govern Clerk of St. Peter's
Mr. Dolby ..............  Sexton of do          Mr. Barker Sexton of do
Mr. Kurtz ..............  Organist of do        Mr. Taylor Organist of do
Mr. Swift and Mr. Gurney were appointed a committee to examine and settle
the Accounting Church Warden Accounts; also the Accounts of the Treasurer of
Christ Church Hospital.
   A letter was read from the Reverend Mr. James Abercrombie requesting any aid
that the Vestry might have in their power to give him in addition to his salary.
   The letter was referred to Messers. Gurney Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Swift, Mr. Bickham
Mr. Sims and Mr. Stocker to Report thereon.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House May 27, 1802:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Swift, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Bickham Mr. DeHaven Mr. Sims Mr. Simmons Mr. Stocker, Mr. Ash and T. Cumpston

   The Church Warden reported that he had received fifty pounds a legacy left by
Miss Green; also fifty pounds left by Miss Syng for the benefit of Christ Church
Hospital and that he had received from the Executors of Mr. Peter Knight two
hundred pounds for the use of the United Churches.
   The Committee appointed to examine and settle the accounts of the Church Warden
reported that they had examined and settled the Church Wardens accounts to 25 March 1801
balance due from him of two hundred and thirty pounds nine shillings and eleven pence.
   They also reported that they had examined the accounts of the Treasurer
of Christ Church Hospital up to 25 March 1802 the balance due from him to
that institution was four hundred and eight pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence.
   The committee to whom was referred the letter of the Reverend mr. James Abercrombie
praying for an increase of salary reported "The facts therein stated are much
to be regretted, the more so as the friends of the Church are not in a situation to
afford Vestry the pleasing consideration which would arise from the ability
to contribute the necessary means of relief.
   In a conversation had with Mr. Abercrombie he was made sensible
of this fact but persuaded if he were permitted to open a subscription under
the sanction of the Vestry he would be able to find relief through the
generostiy of the Society." The delicacy of this subject will not permit
the committee to dod more than to report a state of facts, referring any
further consideration of it to the good sense of the Vestry.
   It was moved and seconded that the Church Warden should
purchase a ground rent or ground rents with the two hundred pounds
left to the churches by the Will of Peter Knight.
   Mr. Ash and the Church Warden are hereby authorized to attend
to a dot in Shippen Street, to convey a rigth or title thereto to the Heirs
of Lawrence Powell or to take such steps relative thereup as to them
may appear necessary.
   The committee of Christ Church Hospital are hereby authorized
to admit a Pensioner of Christ Church Hospital and to report at next
meeting of Vestry the name of the person so admitted.
   The Vestry proceeded to ballot for deputies to the stale convention when the
following gentlemen were elected.   for Christ Church      for St. Peter's Church
                           Mr. Swift            Mr. Gurney
                           Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Sims
                           Mr. Simmons            Mr. Stocker

   The Committee of Vestry appointed on the 11 July last to wait on
his Excellency the Governor not having had an opportunity of making a
report owing to there having been no meeting of Vestry called before the
termination of the year for which the then Vestry Men were chosen; and
an opinion having been intimated by sundry Members of the Vestry at
the last meeting that it would be expedient to have from the Gentlemen
who composed the aforesaid committee, such a statement of the
discharge of the trust committed to them as might be entered on their minutes.
   The subscribers in consideration of the above inform the Vestry
that they delivered to the Governor the papers with which they were charged;
and that although some conversation ensued thereon, no answer verbal or
written was committed to them. They further inform the Vestry that in
consequence fof some things said in the conversation alluded to they were
induced, for their own satisfaction, to make further enquiry into the subject
of their message; the result of which inquiry was, their being the more
confirmed in their opinion of the correctness of the statement transmitted
by them. In particular they were satisfied that Joseph Dolby had not
acted otherwise than as stated by him to the Vestry and that he did not refure
to Ring the bells, but could not obtain the concurrence of the other ringers,
as appears by their certificate herewith presented.
                                 Signed      William White
                                          Thomas Cumpston
                                          Samuel Wheeler

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House December 10, 1802.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Smith
Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Sims, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Burke, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Claypoole
Mr. Huddle, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Bickham and Mr. Cumpston

   The Church Warden Reported that he had made some progress in
respecting Mr. Knight Legacy and he is requested to attend to the purchase
of Ground Rent with the two hundred pounds left by the Will of Peter Knight
to this corporation.
   The Committee Reported that the heirs of Lawrence Powell
had not yet paid any money so as to entitle them to the repossession
of a lot in Shippen Street and they are desired further to attend to it.

   A letter from Joseph H. Flemming offering himself a candidate
for the office of Clerk of St. Peter's Church was read.
   Two letters from the Reverend Dr. Wharton to The Reverend Mr. Abercrombie respecting
the Moral Character of Mr. Wythe a Candidate for the office of Clerk were read.
   It was stated to the Vestry that Mr. John Ormrod applied by letter
for the office of Clerk of St. Peter's Church.
   The Vestry proceeded to Elect a Clerk, when Mr. Daniel Wythe was
duly elected.
   The Committee to whom was referred the business of Cornelius Bradford
Reported a letter they received from Mr. Harrison of New York enclosing the
Bond of Mr. Bradford; the said letter is referred to the same committee.

We the subscribers being appointed Judges of an Election held in
Christ Church on Easter Monday April 11, 1803 Certify that the following
Gentlemen were duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
   Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
   Joseph Swift         Joseph Sims
   Joseph Claypoole      Jonath C. Stocker
   Thomas Cumpston         Thomas Cuthbert
   George Bickham         George Oakley
   Leeson Simmons         Joseph Huddle
   James Ash            Daniel Smith
   William Hall         Thomas Burke
   Samuel Wheeler         Henry Hawkins
   John Morrell         Joseph Snowden
         Signed Jonathan Clark
               Thomas Cuthbert

At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church April 11, 1803:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Joseph Claypoole, Francis Gurney
William Hall, Samuel Wheeler, Thomas Cuthbert, John Morrell, John C. Stocker
Daniel Smith Leeson Simmons and James Ash
   The Vestry Men elected Thomas Cumpston Accounting Church Warden and
the Rector chose Mr. Swift Church Warden.
Peter DeHaven Thomas Cumpston Questmen Samuel Wheeler George Bickham L. Simmons
Joseph Claypoole James Ash Francis Gurney Daniel Smith Jonathan C. Stocker
Thomas Cuthbert, Joseph Huddle, Thomas Burke

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 18, 1803:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Snowden
Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Huddle, Mr. Sims, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Bickham, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Burke, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Simmons, and Mr. Cumpston

   Mr. DeHaven Mr. Claypoole Mr. Cumpston, Mr. Simmons, and Mr. Wheeler
were appointed a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital
and John Clark was elected Treasurer of said Hospital.
Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church
Mr. Dolby           "     Sexton of ditto
Mr. Kurtz          "     Organist of ditto
Mr. Wythe          "      Clerk of St. Peter's
Mr. Barker          "     Sexton of ditto
Mr. Taylor          "     Organist of ditto
Mr. Gurney and Mr. Morrell were appointed a committee to examine and
adjust the Church Warden Accounts and the Accounts of the Treasurer of
Christ Church Hospital.
   The Church Warden Reported that the Widow of Lawrence Powell
would pay all the arrears of Ground Rent arising from a lot in Shippen
Street amounting to seventy nine pounds two shillings and six pence if the
Vestry will grant her a lease subject to the former ground rent (viz) nine
dollars per annum. Mr. Ash and the Church Warden were appointed
a Committee with full powers to adjust the above business.
   The Vestry authorized the Committee of Christ Church Hospital
to admit three persons on the books of said institution out of a list
furnished them and to report the names of the persons so admitted at the
next meeting of Vestry.
   Mr. Sims and the Church Warden are appointed a committee to
attend to the legacy of Mr. Cummings.
   It was moved and seconded that the additional allowance heretofore
voted to the Clergy and shall be continued for one year which was agreed to.
   The Church Warden reported that he had purchased two ground
rents with the money left by the Will of Peter Knight, one in Fourth streets
between 2nd and George Streets, 25 feet front fro twenty five dollars per annum, the other
in Second at the corner of Shippen Streets yielding six pounds fifteen shillings
and five pence per annum.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Cchurches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House June 2, 1803:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Stocker
Mr. Simmons, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Hall, and Mr. Cumpston
   The Committee to whom was referred a letter from several members
of St. Peter's Church on the Subject of letting the Pews reported as follows
   The Committee on the Petition of Sundry Members of St. Peter's
Church dated 20 April 1802. Report that they have carefully considered
the same and are of opinion that it would not tend to the Promotion of Religion,
nor be agreeable to reason or benefit the Church as is stated in said Petition,
to make the alterations requested by the petitioners in the renting of the Pews etc;
but on the contrary they conceive, when such vacancy occur, or are
altogether given up, the plan adopted by the Church Warden under the
direction of Vestry in disposing them is best calculated to give general
satisfaction to the congregation and most beneficial to the interest
of said church.      Signed Jonathan Clement Stocker, Joseph Snowden and William Hall
   The committee to whom was referred and the proposition of the Widow
of Lawrence Powell, Report that they have granted to her Daughter (who
is married to James Meade) and her husband a lease of the lot in
Shippen Street subject to the yearly rent of nine dollars per annum
commencing from the 1 May last. The Church Warden Reported that
he had received from said Meade Seventy nine pounds two shillings and
six pence being Arrears of Ground Rent to 1 May last.
   The Vestry proceeded to Ballot for Deputies to the State Convention
when the following gentlemen were duly elected
   for Christ Church      for St. Peter's Church
   Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Simmons            Mr. Sims
   Mr. Hall            Mr. Stocker

We the subscribers being appointed Judges of an Election held in
Christ Church on Easter Monday April 2, 1804 Certify that the following
Gentlemen were duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
   Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
   Joseph Claypoole      Joseph Sims
   Thomas Cumpston         John C. Stocker
   George Bickham         Thomas Cuthbert
   Leeson Simmons         George Oakley
   James Ash            Joseph Huddle
   William Hall         Daniel Smith
   Samuel Wheeler         Thomas Burke
   John Morrell         Henry Hawkins
   William Tilghman      Joseph Snowden
               Signed
               Andrew Hannis
               Johnathan W. Morrell
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At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church April 2, 1804.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Tilghman
Mr. Ash, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Hall
and Mr. Gurney
   The Vestry elected Thomas Cumpston accounting Church Warden
and the Rector chose Mr. DeHaven Church Warden.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House
April 9, 1804.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Simmons
Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Oakley, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Ash Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Sims, and Mr. Cumpston.
   Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Cumpston and Mr. Ash
were appointed a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. Jacob Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church
Mr. Dolby           "     Sexton of ditto
Mr. Kurtz           "     Organist of ditto
Mr. Wythe           "     Clerk of St. Peter's
Mr. Barker           "     Sexton of ditto
Mr. Taylor           "     Organist of ditto

   Mr. Gurney and Mr. Morrell were appointed a committee to settle
the Church Wardens Accounts as well as the Accounts of the Treasurer of
Christ Church Hospital.
   It was moved and seconded that the Additional Salary to the Clergy
and Officers of the Churches heretofore Voted, shall be paid to them for the past
year which was unanimously agreed to.
   Mr. Wheeler Mr. Simmons and Mr. Cumpston were appointed a
committee to superintend the painting of Christ Church and other necessary
repairs; having a regard as they proceed, to the state of the funds of the
Churches.
   A letter was read from Mr. Gugh Roberts requesting permission
of the Vestry to open a Window to give light to a staircase to a hous
with he intends building on a lot adjoining the church lot in
Church Alley, whereupon resolved that Mr. Roberts be permitted
to open the contemplated window, to remain open during the pleasure
of Vestry.
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital are authorized
to admit a pensioner into the Hospital and to report her name at the next
meeting of Vestry.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House May 26, 1804.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Ash, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Burke
Mr. Simmons, Mr. DeHaven and Mr. Cumpston

   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that they had
admitted Mrs. Jennings relict of Alderman Jennings a Pensioner
of Christ Church Hospital.
   The Vestry proceeded to ballot for Deputies to the state Convention
when the following Gentlemen were duly elected.
   for Christ Church      for St. Peter's
   Mr. Claypoole         Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Simmons            Mr. Sims
   Mr. W. Tilghman         Mr. Stocker

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House December 20, 1804.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Stoke, Mr. Simmons
Mr. Ash, Mr. Smith Mr. Gurney, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Burke, Mr. Oakley
Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Bickham, and Mr. Cumpston

   Mr. Smith and Mr. Stocker were appointed a committee to make
a Temporary provision for the business of a Sexton during the po-
sition of Mr. Barker and to cause any repairs to the doors of the Pews
and to the front of the organ gallery to be made.
   Representation has been made to the Right Reverent Dr. White
by Mrs. Rivardi that a number of young ladies, her scholary are desirous
of attending divine worship in St. Peter's Church, but having no Pew
are prevented from so doing; therefore permission is hereby given to
Mr. Rivardi to occupy Pew No. 116 in the gallery of said Church which
pew was appropriated to the late proprietary family, until the Church
Warden for the time being shall resume the right of said pew.
   Mr. Tilghman and the Church Warden are appointed a
Committee to correspond with Mr. Jones and to do every thing necessary,
relative to the will of the late Mr. Dobbins.
   The Church Warden made the following communications to
Vestry viz a letter written by the Reverend D. E. Dunlap of Columbia in
South Carolina addressed to the Vestry and Warden of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church. Philadelphia.
   Gentlemen,
            I herewith inclose you an authenticated copy
of the last will and testament of the late Mr. Joseph Dobbins by which you
will find from the relationship existing between you and the valuable
institution for which you are in trust, that you are interested.
   For your information and satisfaction I beg leave to state that
Mr. Dobbins during his last illness and for some time before had his home in
my family - was much afflicted with the gravel and generally for
eighteen months of his life last spent was pressed with most of those
infirmities which visit persons of his years (being in his seventy second year)
   Under this burden he departed this life on the 29 of May last; the
day after was his funeral which was decent and respectable, and on the

next morning I called in a few of my neighbours (some of whom were present
with me when he died and in whose presence, I, as soon as he departed called
for his keys, locked his trunks and sealed up the keys) and after submitting
the seals which covered the keys to their inspection and they pronouncing them
safe, we then broke them, took out the keys, opened one of his trunks, in which
his two little servant girls who attended him, said their master kept his papers
this we did with a view to see if any and what disposition he had made
of his Property. We searched but a little time amongst his papers,
till we found a will which appeared to be duly executed and of which the
inclosed is a copy. On meeting with this and after reading it, it was thought
proper to stop here, put all back in the trunk, lock and seal up the same and that I should
address a letter to Thomas Jones Esquire of Charleston, South Carolina, he being the
Executor named in the Will who lived nearest to this place and give him such
information in the case as might be necessary - this was forthwith done
and I suggested the propriety of proceeding to take an inventory of such papers and
other property as Mr. Dobbins was in possession of at his death - this suggestion
however was not thought necessary by those whom I consulted considering the situation
of things, and as in all probability I would be soon relieved from my charge at
the instance and under the direction of those authorized by the Will to do so.
   In my letter to Mr. Jones before mentioned I requested him to make such
communications to the concerned in Philadelphia as he might think proper.
   By return of the mail from Charleston I was favoured with an answer
from Mr. Jones acknowledging the receipt of my letter and requesting of me to
forward to him a copy of Mr. Dobbins's will so that he might understand
the Tenor of the same and determine whether it would be convenient for him
to undertake at his advanced age the duties therein enjoined upon him as
Executor - calling in my said Neighbours and communicating to them the
contents of Mr. Jones's letter, We in the presence of each other opened the
said trunk, took out Mr. Dobbins Will which I copied and forwarded said
copy to Mr. Jones by post, locked said Trunk in presence of said neighbours
and gave the key in safe keeping to one of them - In two weeks afterwards
I received from Mr. Jones a letter covering legal advice to him of which the
following is a copy, Viz,
                                          Charleston 19 June 1804
   Dear Sir,
                  Your favour of the 8 instant covering a copy of the late
Mr. Dobbins's Will came to hand in due time, and would have been sooner replied to,

but that I thought best to get legal advice thereon in order to make my determination.
   Enclosed you have a copy of the opinion given me by Henry Bailey Esquire by which
you will see that the Vestry and Wardens nominated in the Will, cannot be Executors,
that therefore the Burden and Responsibility would fall upon me alone and that
I cannot be relieved therefrom but by permission of the Court of Equity on
Application of the parties in Philadelphia. This circumstance with the
insurmountable inconvenience that it would be to me to do the business in the
District to which it belongs and the consideration that it will be in the power
of the Institution that is to be benefited to authorize agents that will be as fully
competent has determined me to decline the undertaking.
   I take the Liberty however to remark that as the lot has happened to fall
upon you, to take care of the Property till there is some legal authority to take
the charge I think it would be prudent and advisable to have the will proven and
deposited in the proper place which I suppose would be with the Ordinary
and as you will have continued opportunities by the post, that you would
communicate to the concern in Philadelphia, the situation of the business
sending also an authenticated copy of the will. _ This being done I have
no doubt that you will soon be relieved from your charge.
                           I am with esteem, yours respectfully
The Reverend Mr. Dunlap                        Thomas Jones
                     Charleston 18 June 1804
Dear Sir,
   I have attentively perused the last Will and Testament of the
late Joseph Dobbins and thereupon make such remarks as may be useful
to you in executing the office of an Executor.
   The Will appears to be duly executed and with an Exception here-
after mentioned is to be carried literally into Execution, the codicil being
taken as part of the will. _ With the lands the Executor has nothing to do,
but Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap will immediately take possession thereof subject to
the payment of debts in case the residuary bequests fall short.
   The Vestry and Wardens of Christ Church and St. Peter's of
Philadelphia as such cannot be Executors, consequently Mr. Jones
alone is legally nominated. _ I feel satisfied on this point; and it is time
enough to examine authorities and be better satisfied when the matter is
made a question. _ on application to John Hopkins Esquire Ordinary
for Richland District he will receive proof of the Will and grant a Dedimus

potestatem, directed to persons to receive your qualification, which being done,
he will issue his Warrant to appraise the personal estate. _ The Inventory and
appraisements must then have your subscription and an account of the Bank Stock
and Notes or other securities of debts due.
   The Dividends of the Bank Stock must from time to time be remitted
to the authorized agent of the Vestry and Church Wardens above mentioned, or such
other persons as administer the funds of the poor and distressed widows and unless
those persons shall be disposed to apply to our Court of Equity and have the stock sold out.
   There is a defect in the attempt to emancipate the girl Matilda
the same not being conformable to the requisites of late Act of our Legislature
without which no Negroe can be set free; However if her Testamentary Guardians
apply to the Court of Equity it is probably that Court would make such an order
as will Indemnify you for carrying the Intentions of the Testator into effect,
I would Advise you not to do it without tho' I presume you have the power.
   As a will in writing duly made cannot be repealed by a verbal
request, the Gift of Clothes to the poor man must fail _ But if they are
of no great value the giving them up might be required _ as the widows
cannot be opposed to the concealment of nakedness and because that to require
an account of the Clothes (being those of a man and useless to the ladies) would
be against conscience.
                  I am respectfully
                                                     your obedient Humble Servant
                                                              Henry Bailey
Hence Gentlemen
            In pursuance of Mr. Jones' advice in his letter
aforesaid addressed to me; I forthwith lodged Mr. Dobbins's will in
the Ordinary's office of this District and requested him to have the same
proven as soon as possible and let me have an authenticated copy
thereof to forward to Philadelphia without loss of time. Such copy
the Ordinary has this day favoured me with and as before mentioned is
herewith sent. _ I lament that Mr. Jones does not find it convenient
to act as Executor both on my own account as well as that of the
concerned in Philadelphia. Whether Mr. Bailey is correct in
his opinion that the Vestry and Wardens above mentioned as such
cannot be Executors is not for me to say but will remain with
you to determine. Be this matter as it may I hope measures
will speedily be taken to relieve me of the charge of taking care of the

Papers and other things as Mr. Dobbins died possessed of at my house.
   I am also certain that he held sundry notes of hand perhaps
to the amount of five and twenty hundred or three thousand dollars
several of which the old gentleman had put in suit before he died,
others he had not. Yesterday I received a message from one of the persons
whom Mr. Dobbins had sued on a note of eight or nine hundred dollars
begging that the suit against him might not be revived for that he would
certainly pay off his note early in the ensuing fall. Hence there
is great necessity for something to be done in order that such applicants
may in due time know to whom they are to make payment and from whom
they can severally receive their obligations. Please write me by
the earliest post. I am gentlemen, tho' I have not the pleasure of a personal
acquaintance with any of you,                yours with great regard
         Columbia South Carolina August 13, 1804        D.E. Dunlap

The Reverend Mr. D.E. Dunlap
Reverend Sir                                Philadelphia 3rd September 1804
                      Your letter of 13 August last covering an
authenticated copy of the Will of the late Mr. Joseph Dobbins came
to my Hands this day. It is my duty to inform you Sir that a
Vestry will shortly be called, who will direct what may be
proper to do relative to said will. I am Reverend Sir, your obedient Humble Servant
                                          Thomas Cumpston Church Warden
                          of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and St. Peters, Philadelphia

                Copy of the Will
In the name of God, Amen. I Joseph Dobbins of Columbia
in the State of South Carolina being of sound mind and memory
thanks be to God, do make and ordain this my last will and
Testament. It is my Will that all my just debts be paid as soon
as possible they being of no magnitude. Item I do order that
my servant girl Matilda about eleven years of age (a Mulatto)
be set free at my decease. Item I also wish and order that all
my Estate real and personal considering of one one hundred and seventy
six shares in the bank of South Carolina together with other
property amounting to six thousand dollars or thereabouts be

given to the poor and distressed widows supported by the Bounty
of Doctor Kearsley in Christ Church Hospital, and I do hereby
nominate and appoint my trusty friend Thomas Jones (President
of the Bank of South Carolina) my Executor to this my last
Will and Testament in conjunction with the Vestry and Wardens
of Christ and St. Peter's Churches of the City of Philadelphia
  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this nineteenth day of July on thousand eight hundred
and three            signed    Joseph Dobbins.
Witness, Hugh Grant, Jason Pearle, Jesse Perry.
   Sworn to 7 August 1804 before Simon Taylor, ordinary Richland
District. A copy thereof signed by S. Taylor dated 13 August 1804.
                  Copy of Codicil
I Joseph Dobbins within mentioned being of sound mind and
memory do declare this to be an addition or codicil to my
Will within mentioned that is to say, I give to my friend The Reverend
John Foster my silver quart Tankard marked M.F.
   I give devise and bequeath to the Reverend David E. Dunlap
and his wife Mrs. Susanna Dunlap and to their Heirs and assigns
for ever all those three lots of lands in the town of Columbia
known in the plan of the said town by numbers seventy
seventy one and seventy two on Taylor's Street which I purchased
of Thomas H. Wade notwithstanding any thing to the contrary
thereof within mentioned, also all the remainder of my silver
plate (after taking out the above mentioned tankard.)
   It is also my will, I do hereby nominate constitute and
appoint my friends The Reverend David E. Dunlap and his wife Mrs.
Susanna P. Dunlap guardians to the within mentioned girl
Matilda and also guardian to the Negroe Girl Amey (who I
have before set free) until they arrive to the age of eighteen years,
or days of marriage either that may first happen. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day
of April one thousand eight hundred and four. Signed Joseph Dobbins
   R. Waring
   R. Henderson   Sworn to 10 August 1804 before Simon Taylor who furnished a copy
   Daniel Wade      13 August 1804

              Copy of a letter from T. Cumpston to T. Jones Esq
Sir                                        Philadelphia 10 November 1804
   On the 3 September last a letter was received from the Reverend Davis
E. Dunlap of Columbia addressed to the Wardens and Vestry of Christ
and St. Peter's Churches Philadelphia, the receipt of which
I acknowledged the same day and informed him that a Vestry
would be soon called who would direct what would be proper
to do relative to the Will of the late Mr. Dobbins.
   Owing to the dispersed State of our Citizens a Vestry has
not yet been called, but I have seen in the public papers the
death of the Reverend Mr. Dunlap announced as having happened
on the 10 of September.
   Situated as we are at a distance from the Place where the will
is to operate and deeply interested therein, it would be very pleasing
to the Vestry here if they could prevail on you Sir to act as the
Executor and thus further the interest of our charitable institution.
   I apprehend there will be very little trouble in the business
and that might be done by a person under your direction and as to
responsibility that may be provided for by the Vestry who are a 
corporate body indemnifying you. I hope Sir you will
pardon the Freedom I have taken with you in the cause of Humanity
and if you cannot prevail on yourself to accept the trust, perhaps
you may devise some other means by which the property may
be secured.                  I am Sir your Humble Servant Thomas Cumpston

Copy of a letter from Thomas Jones Esq to Thomas Cumpston
Mr. Thomas Cumpston                              Charleston 4 December 1804
        Sir
              I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of the 10th which came to my hands on the 27th of last month and am sorry
to find thereby that no steps had yet been taken by the institution who are
to be benefited by the Will of the late Mr. Dobbins, to secure the property
devised by said will.
   The death of Mr. Dunlap has been an unfortunate
circumstance, as I believe he was fully acquainted with the affairs
of Mr. Dobbins, and that every thing in his knowledge would have been
revealed, and due care taken of what he had in charge. As things
are now situated, and it seems to be the wish of the Trustees, that I should

undertake the Administration here, I have consented in my mind to do,
provided it can be done without my personal attendance at the
ordinary's Court at Columbia, which for various reasons it will
be out of my power to comply with. For the present I have wrote
to a friend on the spot to enquire and inform me as soon as he can,
whether Mr. Dobbin's Will has been proved and deposited with
the Ordinary, as I had advised Mr. Dunlap to have done, and if so
whether the ordinary will issue a power under which I may
be qualified at this place. If this will be done your Trustees
must be content that the after business, as far as will be required
up there, to be done by a substitute, and consent and agree that all
the forms prescribed by the laws of this State, for returning Inventory
and annual accounts of receipts and disbursements to the Ordinary
shall be dispensed with by them so far, as not to be a bar to the charge of
legal commissions on the business to be done.
   I have requested my friend at Columbia, in case he should
not find the will on record, to make enquiry of the Representatives of
Mr. Dunlap for it, as also to get what information he can of the property
and effects of Mr. Dobbins, in whose care etc. it may at this time be.
   When I get information on the subject you will hear further
from me and in the mean time will continue to take such further
measures as may be in my power at the distance I am from the Property,
as will appear to me most likely to secure it. I am Sir Your Obedient Servant
                                                 Thomas Jones
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that they
had admitted Sarah Parker as a Pensioner. The said committee
are authorized to admit four pensioners into the Hospital and to
report their names to Vestry.
   Mr. Smith is added to the Committee to examine the
accounts of the Church Warden, as well as the account of the
Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.

At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House March 11, 1805:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Stocker, Mr. Smith, Mr. Gurney Mr. Morrell
Mr. Claypoole Mr. Wheeler Mr. Oakley Mr. Hawkins Mr. Snowden
Mr. Bickham Mr. Simmons and Mr. Cumpston.
      The Committee appointed to make a temporary
provision for the business of a Sexton during the indisposition of
Mr. Barker reported that they ahd employed Mr. Harding to
perform that duty.
   Mr. Smith and Mr. Stocker were appointed a committe
to cause the pews and organ gallery in St. Peter's Church to be
repaired, are also instructed to cause the wall or fence of the
Burial Ground to be repaired, and any other repairs having
a regard to the state of our funds.
   The committee of Christ Church Hospital reported
that they had admitted Mrs. Pauling Mrs. Vandegrift Mrs. Mary
Breese and Mrs. Elizabeth Wolcott, Pensioners of said Hospital.
   The Committee appointed to settle the Church Warden's
Accounts as well as the accounts of the Tresurer of Christ Church
Hospital are continued.
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We the subscribers being appointed judges of an election held in
Christ Church on Easter Monday April 15, 1805, Certify that the following
Gentlemen were duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
   Peter DeHaven                     Francis Gurney
   Joseph Claypoole                  Joseph Sims
   Thomas Cumpston                     Jonathan C. Stocker
   George Bickham                     Thomas Cuthbert
   Leeson Simmons                     George Oakley
   James Ash                        Joseph Huddle
   William Hall                     Daniel Smith
   Samuel Wheeler                     Thomas Burke
   John Morrell                     Henry Hawkins
   William Tilahman signed Peter Browne   Joseph Snowden
At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church 15 April 1805. Present
   The Right Reverend Dr. White, Mr. DeHaven Mr. Simmons Mr. Sims, Mr. Hall, Mr. Hawkins, [unclear]
   The Vestry elected Mr. Cumpston Accounting Church Warden and the 
Rector chose Mr. DeHaven Church Warden.

At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House April 22, 1805:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Sims, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Hall, Mr. Stocker
Mr. Oakley, Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Gurney
Mr. Smith, Mr. Burke Mr. Ash, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Cumpston
   The Vestry elected Mr. DeHaven Mr. Claypoole, Mr. Ash Mr. Wheeler and
Mr. Cumpston a Committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. Barker's Letter resigning the office of Sexton was read and the
resignation accepted.
   Mr. White Head elected Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby      "      Sexton       "
   Mr. Kurtz      "      Organist   "
   Mr. Wythe      "      Clerk of St. Peter's
   Mr.          "      Sexton       "
   Mr. Tayloer      "      Organist
Mr. Jacob Clark was elected Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   It was moved and seconded that Mr. Stocker and Mr. Smith be a Committee
to select a proper person to officiate as Sexton for St. Peter's Church
and to report at the next meeting of Vestry.
   An application of Thomas Broom for the office of Sexton was read.
Mr. Gurney Mr. Smith and Mr. Morrell were appointed a Committee
to settle the Church Wardens accounts as well as the accounts of the
Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   It was moved and seconded that the additional salary to the Clergy
and officers of the churches heretofore voted shall be paid to them for the
past year which was agreed to.
   The Committee appointed to settle the Church Wardens accounts
reported that they had attended to that duty and find a balance in his hands
of thirty pounds six shillings and seven pence on the 25 March 1804
and that the sum of two hundred nine pounds, nine shillings
and five pence was in the hands of the Treasurer of Christ Church
Hospital on the 6 March 1805.
   It was moved and seconded that the Church Warden shall pay in
consideration of the age and infirmities of Mr. Barker, over and above
his salary the sum of forty dollars.

   The Church Warden stated that the committee had not received
any communication from Mr. Jones of Charleston relative to the bequest
of Mr. Dobbins since his letter of 4 December 1804 and their acknowledgements
of it; they are requested to write to him again and express the desire of Vestry
to hear from him.
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital are authorized to
admit a pensioner of said Hospital and to report her name at the next
meeting of Vestry.
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At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's, held at the Rector's House June 5, 1805:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Stocker, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Oakley Mr. Snowden
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Cushbert Mr. Tilghman
Mr. Burke, Mr. Smith and Mr. Cumpston.
   The Vestry proceeded to elect Deputies to the State convention
when the following gentlemen were duly elected.
   For Christ Church         For St. Peter's
   Mr. Tilghman            Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Wheeler               Mr. Sims
   Mr. Simmons               Mr. Stockton
A letter from Thomas Jones Esquire, President of the Bank of Charleston
to the Church Warden was read dated 3 April 1805.
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital are authorized
to admit two pensioners and to report their names at next meeting
of Vestry.
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   We the subscribers appointed Judges of an Election held in Christ Church
on Easter Monday April 7, 1806 do certify that the following gentlemen wre duly
elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
   Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
   Thomas Cumpston         Joseph Sims
   George Bickham         John C. Stocker
   Leeson Simmons         Thomas Cuthbert
   James Ash            George oakley
   Samuel Wheeler         Joseph Huddle
   John Morrell         Henry Hawkins
   William Tilghman      Daniel Smith
   Peter Browne         Joseph Snowden
   Ephrain Clarke         Thomas Burk      Signed and [unclear]
                                       Thomas Pugh

At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church April 7, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Doctor White

Vestry Men:
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Tilghman Mr. Simmons
Mr. Browne and Mr. Cumpston
   The Vestry Men elected Mr. Cumpston accounting Church Warden and the
Rector chose Mr. DeHaven Church Warden.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House April 14, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney Mr. Tilghman Mr. Oakley Mr. Smith
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Browne Mr. Clarke Mr. Huddell Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Bickham
Mr. Burk, Mr. Ash Mr. Snowden and Mr. Cumpston.
   The Vestry elected Messrs. DeHaven Cumpston Wheeler Browne and Simmons
a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
Mr. Jacob Clarke was appointed Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital
.............Mr. Whitehead Clerk of Christ Church
.............Mr. Dolby  .  Sexton of do
.............Mr. Kurtz  .  Organist of do
.............Mr.        .  Clerk of St. Peter's Church
.............Mr. Harding   Sexton of . ditto
.............Mr. Taylor    Organist  . ditto
   Mr. Wythe is continued Clerk of St. Peter's Church unless a Committee to be appointed
at this meeting shall think to recommend another to Vestry.
   Messrs. Stocker and Smith are appointed a Committee to report a suitable person
as Clerk of St. Peter's Church if the same shall be thought expedient.
   Messrs. Gurney Smith and Morrell are appointed a committee to examine and
settle the Church Wardens accounts as well as the accounts of the Treasurer of Christ Church
Hospital.
   Messrs. Tilghman and Cumpston are appointed a committee to attend to the
legacy of Mr. Dobbins.
   It was moved and seconded to allow the additional salary to the clergy and
officers of the Churches for the last year which was agreed to.
   A letter from Thomas Jones Esqr. President of the Bank of South Carolina to the committee
appointed to attend to the legacy of Mr. Dobbins dated 19 August 1805 was read the Committee
reported a power of attorney to be sent to Messrs. William Johnson and    Dessarue to enable
them or either of them to receive a transfer of the stock left by the will of Mr. Dobbins
from Mr. Jones and to grant him a release.
   The committee are desired to cause the seal of the corporation to be
affixed to the aforementioned Power of Attorney.
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that they had
admitted Mr. Berryman a pensioner of said Hospital.
   Messrs. Wheeler Cumpston Stocker and Smith were appointed a committee
to consider the best mode for repairing St. Peter's Church Organ and gallery
and to report to Vestry at their next meeting.
   

   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 26, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Morrell Mr. Clarke Mr. Stocker Mr. Oakley
Mr. Simmons Mr. Bickham and Thomas Cumpston
   An abstract of Mary Andrews will dated 10 June 1757 and filled in the
probate office 2 April 1761 was read whereby it appears that ten pounds per annum
was bequeathed by her arising form Messuages and Tenements in front on Walnut
and Water Streets to be distributed at Christmas in every year to such poor and
necessitous families who shall not be upon the poor roll or supported at the public
charge of the inhabitants of the City of Philadelphia. Messrs Stocker and
Clarke are appointed a committee to recover the arrears and to report at
the next meeting of Vestry.
   The committee appointed to repair the organ in St. Peter's Church
are continued.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House May 30, 1806.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Snowden, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Morrell Mr. DeHaven Mr. Brown Mr. Simmons, Mr. Gurney and T. Cumpston
   The committee appointed to recover Mrs. Mary Andrews legacy reported
that they had made progress and they are continued.
   The Committee appointed to repair the organ of St. Peter's Church is continued
as well as the Committee for repairs of the front of said organ.
   The committee appointed to attend to Mr. Dobbins legacy reported that
they had affixed the seal of the corporation to the power of Attorney appointing
William Johnson Jr. Esquire associate Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States
South Carolina and Henry William Dessare to receive from T. Jones Esquire a transfer
of bank stock and to grant him a release.
   A plan for building two houses 34 feet by seventeen on the lot granted by
Mr. Dobbins was presented and on motion it was resolved that it be referred to the
committee of Christ Church Hospital to judge of the expediency and to report to
the next meeting of Vestry.
   The Vestry proceeded to ballot for deputies to the state convention when
the following gentlemen were elected.
   for Christ Church         for St. Peter's Church
   Mr. Tilghman            Mr. Gurney
   Mr. Simmons               Mr. Sims
   Mr. Browne               Mr. Stocker
   Messrs. Browne, Wheeler, Simmons, Gurney, and Snowden are appointed a
committee to consider of the ways and means of building another church and to
reprot at the next meeting of Vestry.

   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church
and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House August 27, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Clarke, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Simmons
Mr. Oakley, Mr. Burke, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bickham and Mr. Cumpston
   The Committee appointed to recover a legacy left by the will of Mary Andrews
report that they have made progress in that business and are continued.
   The Committee appointed to repair the Organ of St. Peter's Church is continued
   The Committee appointed on Mr. Dobbins Legacy is continued
   The Committee appointed to build two houses is continued
   The Committee appointed to consider of the ways and means of building
another church is continued.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House September 15, 1806.

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Browne, Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Snowden
Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Simmns, Mr. Burke, Mr. Stocker and Mr. Cumpston
   The Committee appointed to recover a legacy left by Mary Andres
made the following reports.
   The Committee appointed on the 26th April 1806 to obtain the arrearages
of the legacy due from the late Mary Andrews Estate as per will dated 10 June 1757.
Report, that the said will was proved in the recorders office on the 2nd day of
April Anno Domini 1761 the time of her death is unknown to the committee but from
the time the legacy of 10 pounds per annum commenced and which was made payable on the
25 December in each and every year by William Peters his heirs and assigns it does not
appear to your committee that any part thereof has ever been received by the Rector
and Church Wardens from William Peters as ordered by the will. That on application
to James C. Fisher Esquire the present possessor of the premises he agreed that so ong as
he had held the same in his own right and as assignee of Peter Blight (the previous
proprietor to him) that that legacy due thereon should be paid, and which your
committee after taking legal advice concluded to recommend to the Vestry to accept
the same and which will make the amount due from 4 April 1797 to the 25 December
1805 the sum of two hundred and thirty two dollars and eighty nine cents.
   Resolved that Mr. Stocker and Mr. Clark be a committee to use legal measures
with the heirs of the late William Peters to obtain from them the arrears due from the late
Mary Andrews Estate of ten pounds per annum as ordered by her will from the 2nd day of
April 1761 to the first day of April 1797.
   Resolved that the sum $232.89/100 being the amount due from James C. Fisher
and from the assignee's of Peter Blight to the 25 December 1805 be received by the Rector
and Church Wardens to be applied as ordered by the said will of Mary Andrews
and that a receipt for the same be given by them by affixing their common seal.
   Resolved that the sum of twenty five dollars be paid James Smith Esquire
Attorney at law for his services in drawing the necessary papers and his attention
to the aforesaid business.                Signed Jonathan Clement Stocker
   The committees appointed at last meeting are continued.

   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal churches of Christ
Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House October 8, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Clark, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Sims, Mr. Hawkins
Mr. Oakley, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Browne, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Smith
Mr. Stocker, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Snowden and Mr. Cumpston
   It was moved and seconded that Messrs. Gurney, Browne, and Cumpston
be a committee to report a bye law providing against irregularities which may
happen in either of the churches.
   The committee appointed to consider of the ways and means of building
another church report that they have endeavoured to learn the disposition of their
follow citizens respecting the building another church, and the committee are
disposed to believe that funds sufficient might be raised to effect this desirable
purpose of a subscription were opened under the direction of this Vestry conditioned
that the church so to be built is to be incorporated with Christ Church and St. Peter's
and that no money shall be called for until a sum sufficient for the purposed
be subscribed.                  Signed Peter Browne Leeson Simmons
                                 Francis Gurney Joseph Snowden
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   At a meeting of the corporation of United Episcopal Churches held at the
Rector's House October 10, 1806.

Present:
The Right REverend Doctor White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Snowden
Mr. Simmons, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Burk, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Browne, and Mr. Cumpston

   The Committee appointed to report a bye law produced the following
which was read and enacted.
   Whereas difficulties have arisen and may here after arise in regard to
the rights of persons holding settings in the same pew and whereas the
the usage has been for every such persons to possess a common right with others
but not an exclusive right in any setting the claimants taking their places
according to their respective coming into church except so far as courtesy may
have produced a different arrangements. And whereas it is expedient
that the said usage should now be made a bye law of these churches.
   Bell enacted that were more than one person have right to settings
in the same pew no particular part or portion of the pew shall be considered
as belonging exclusively to any or either of them; and that in case of difficulty
or dispute the accounting Church Warden for the time being shall adjust the
rights of the respective claimants and if the Church Warden should see
cause he shall call the Vestry and lay the subject before them; and if
either of the parties after the case shall have been submitted to the Vestry shall
refuse to abide by their decision such party shall be considered as no longer
holding any sitting in either of the churches.
   Resolved that were any fastening is affixed to any Pew other than the
button in common use, the Church Warden shall give directions to have it removed.
   Messrs. Gurney Browne and Simmons are appointed a committee to
report a proper site for a church.

   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House December 9, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Smith, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Ash
Mr. Oakley, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Clark, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Browne
Mr. Tilghman and Mr. Cumpston
   The committee appointed by Vestry 10 October 1806 to enquire for and
report a proper site for a church report that they have used their best endeavors
to accomplish the object of their appointment and they submit drafts of the several
lots which have fallen within their notice from which Vestry will be enabled to
on that, which shall appear most advisable when the dimensions of the building
shall be decided upon. If (as is the wish of some) the choice shall be in favor of
Christ Church Burial Ground the general expense will of course be lessened all
which is submitted.                        Signed Peter Browne
                                          Leeson Simmons
                                          Francis Gurney
   Whereas it appears proper to express an idea of the dimensions of the
most desirable for the church intended to ber built before a correct idea can be
formed of the necessary size of the lot or site most desirable for the purpose Resolved
that it is the opinion of Vestry that the church contemplated to be built be as near
as may be found convenient of the following dimensions viz sixty feet by ninety feet.
   Resolved that the Church Warden be requested to make out ten subscrip-
tion papers expressing the desire of Vestry to build another church to be united with
Christ Church and St. Peter's in the City of Philadelphia and stating that no money
will be called for until there is a certainty that enough can be raised by subscription
to effect the purpose, that the choice of pews to be taken in proportion to the sum subscribed.
   Resolved that Mr. Gurney Mr. Snowden Mr. Browne Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Cumpston
be a committee to prepare a draft or drafts of a church sixty feet by ninety feet
with proper estimates of the necessary materials and workmanship and to report
the same to Vestry.
   A motion was made to allow Mr. Jones five hundred dollars including his
legal commissions for his trouble in collecting and paying the money left by the will
of Mr. Dobbins the committee are requested to write to Messrs. Johnson and Dessasure
requesting them to give and execute to Mr. Jones on behalf of this corporation an
indemnity against outstanding debts due from the Estate of Mr. Dobbins and
authorise them to say that corporation will indemnify Messrs. Johnson and DeSaussure.
   On motion resolved that the committee be requested to write to Messrs.
Johnson and DeSaussure respecting the liberation of three slaves mentioned in
the will of Mr. Dobbins to authorize them to give security to the state of South
Carolina or to send them to this city.
   The following persons were admitted pensioners of christ Church Hospital
         Ann McFee         Ann Churchill
         Mary Scotten         Burns
             Browne         Elizabeth Fordham admitted conditionally
if the committee shall find she belongs to the church and comes within the meaning
of Doctor Kearsley Will         See Fordham's certificate Pugh's Letter

   The committee of Christ Church Hospital are requested to procure proper
estimates for rebuilding or repairing the house at the corner of Market and Front
Streets.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House December 29, 1806:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Tilghman Mr. Morrell Mr. Wheeler Mr. Cuthbert
Mr. Simmons Mr. Smith Mr. Brown Mr. Gurney Mr. Oakley Mr. Sims Mr. Bickham
Mr. Burke and Mr. Cumpston.
   The Vestry authorised the Church Warden to reply to Mr. Pughes letter and
to make such terms with him as he shall deem proper.
   A motion was made and seconded that a committee be appointed
sto treat with Mrs. Muhlenberg respecting the purchase of a lot in Seventh Street
Seventy nine feet front by one hundred and ten feet deep on the best terms in their
power; and to complete the purchase if they think proper Messrs. Gurney Brown
and Bickham were accordingly appointed.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House January 2, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Gurney, Mr. Snowden Mr. Stocker
Mr. Wheeler Mr. Clarke Mr. Morrell Mr. Smith Mr. Sims Mr. Brown Mr. Oakley
Mr. Burke Mr. Hawkins Mr. Ash Mr. Tilghman Mr. Bickham and Mr. Cumpston

   A letter was read from George Sheaff addressed to Messrs. Gurney
Bickham and Brown a committee of Vestry stating that Mrs. Muhlenberg
agreed to the proposition of the committee granting a refusal of the lot in Seventh
Street for six weeks at the price of eight thousand five hundred dollars and that
she also agreed to give credit for the purchase money for six months without interest.
   A motion was made and seconded that two members be added to the
committee appointed to treat for a lot in Seventh Street. They are authorised to try
if they can find any other lot more desirable than the one in Seventh Streets
having a regard to our means of building a church and to report at next meeting
of Vestry Messrs. Sims and Snowden are added to the above committee.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of 
Christ Church and St. Peter's at the Rector's House January 30, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Tilghman Mr. Hawkins Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Burke Mr. Sims Mr. Gurney Mr. Snowden Mr. Brown Mr. Oakley Mr. DeHaven
Mr. Simmons Mr. Bickham Mr. Clark Mr. Morrell and Thomas Cumpston
   The Committee appointed at last meeting to find a proper site for
the erection of a Church. Report that they have not been able to find
any lot so suitable as the lot in Seventh Street the property of
Mrs. Muhlenberg.

   The gentlemen appointed to collect subscriptions for building a church
reported that they had received subscriptions for upwards of seventeen thousand
dollars and that they expected a further sum would be collected.
   Resolved that a committee be appointed to purchase teh lot in Seventh
Street and Messrs. Gurney Browne and Cumpston were accordingly appointed.
   It was stated to Vestry that many persons had expressed a desire that a
steeple should be built with the contemplated church adn their willingness to contri-
bute for that purpose. Therefore in order to show the disposition of Vestry to meet the
wishes of the friendly disposed be it resolved that it meets the approbation of
Vestry that a steeple should be erected with the church to be built provided the
necessary sum can be raised by subscription, and that the Church Warden be
requested to prepare a paper expressive of this resolution with his signature
on which the subscriptions are to be taken.
   The committee appointed to attend to the legacy of Mr. Dobbins reported
that they had received two thousand and two hundred dollars from Messrs. Johnson
and DeSaussure being two years dividend on bank shares which they received
from Mr. Thomas Jones President of the Bank of Charlestown and which sum the
committee paid to Mr. Jacob Clarke Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's Church held at the Rector's House February 16, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Smith MR. Tilghman Mr. Worrell
Mr. Wheeler Mr. DeHaven Mr. Clarke Mr. Simmons Mr. Oakley Mr. Huddell Mr. Burke
Mr. Gurney Mr. Stocker Mr. Ash Mr. Cuthbert Mr. Snowden and T. Cumpston

   Messrs. Sims, Browne, Wheeler, Morrell, Gurney, and Hawkins were
appointed a building committee who are authorised to procure plans and
estimates for building the church and to report the same to Vestry
Resolved that the above committee be instructed to request the assistance
of Mr. Poyntell and Mr. Paul Beck.
   A letter was received from Mr. Latrobe offering his professional
service in building a church in lieu of his subscription which was referred
to the building committee the Church Warden is requested to thank him for his life.
   A motion was made and seconded that a Treasurer be appointed
to receive teh money subscribed for building a church as it may be
collected the Vestry accordingly appointed Thomas Cumpston.

   At a meeting of the coporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House March 23, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Smith Mr. Hawkins Mr. Stocker
Mr. Bickham Mr. Browne, Mr. Morrell Mr. Simmons Mr. Wheeler Mr. Gurney
Mr. Clarke Mr. DeHaven Mr. Huddell Mr. Oakley Mr. Burke and T. Cumpston
   The committee appointed to examine the Church Wardens Accounts
for the year commencing at Easter 1804 and ending at Easter 1805 Report
that they have carefully examined said accounts and find them just
and true and that a balance of Seventy pounds four shilling and three
pence remained in his hands which balance was carried to the next year
beginning at Easter 1805 and ending at Easter 1806. The accounts of this year
we also examined and found them right and that a balance remained in the
Church Wardens hands at Easter 1806 of seventy seven pounds one shilling
                                          Signed Francis Gurney
                                                Daniel Smith
   The committee appointed to procure plans and estimates for building
a church report a plan marked [unclear] which they conceive a proper one, the
expense of building which, so as to cover the building with roof windows and
doors, but without any inside work will amount to eleven thousand five
hundred and sixty dollars which with four thousand dollars contemplated
to be paid for in part for the lot will make the sum of fifteen thousand
five hundred and sixty dollars which sum will be necessary to be
collected as soon as practicable.  Signed Peter Brown Samuel Wheeler
                           John Morrell Henry Hawkins F. Gurney
   A motion was made and seconded that the plan reported by
the committee be adopted which was unanimously agreed to.
   A motion was made and seconded that the Church Warden be
empowered to employ a collector to call on the persons who have subscribed
for their subscriptions.
   A motion was made and unanimously agreed to that the Rector
be requested to give a name to the contemplated Church which he accord-
ingly named Saint James's.
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   Wee the subscribers appointed Judges an Election held in
Christ Church Easter Monday March 30, 1807 Certify that the following
gentlemen were duly elected Vestry Men for the ensuing year.
   Peter DeHaven      Francis Gurney
   Thomas Cumpston      Joseph Sims
   George Bickham      John C. Stocker
   Leeson Simmons      Thomas Cuthbert
   James Ash         George Oakley
   Samuel Wheeler      Joseph Huddell
   John Morrell      Daniel Smith
   William Tilghman   Thomas Burke
   Peter Browne      Henry Hawkins      Signed Andrew Hannis
   Ephraim Clarke      Joseph Snowden      Alphonso C. Treland

   At a meeting of the Vestry Men of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House March 30, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Tilghman Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Gurney
Mr. Burke Mr. Snowden Mr. Simmons Mr. Clarke Mr. Oakley Mr. DeHaven
and Thomas Cumpston
   The Vestry men elected Thomas Cumpston Church Warden and the
Rector chose Mr. DeHaven Church Warden.
   Mr. Whitehead was elected Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby      . . .     Sexton of do
   Mr. Kurtz      . . .     Organist do
   Mr. Daniel Whythe . . .     Clerk of St. Peter's
   Mr. Hill      . . .     Sexton do
   Mr. Taylor       . . .     Organist do
   The appointment of Clerk and Sexton for St. Peter's Church was deferred until
the next meeting of Vestry.
   Mr. Gurney Mr. Smith and Mr. Morrell are appointed a committee to
settle the Church Wardens accounts as well as the accounts of the Treasurer
of Christ Church Hospital.
   It was moved and seconded to allow the additional salary to the
Clergy and officers of the churches for the last year which was agreed to.
   Messrs. Browne, Wheeler, Morrell, Gurney, Sims and Hawkins are
appointed a building committee to cause to be erected a church to be
called St. James's Church. They are requested to call on Mr. Poyntell and
Mr. Beck for their assistance.
   Mr. Wythe is continued clerk of St. Peter's Church unless a committee
to be appointed at this meeting shall think proper to recommend another
to Vestry Mr. Stocker and Mr. Smith are appionted a committee.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 6, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Smith, Mr. Ash, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Gurney
Mr. Burke, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Brown, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Huddell, Mr. Cuthbert, and Mr. Cumpston
   Mr. Jacob Clarke was appointed Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   Messrs. Cumpston DeHaven Wheeler Browne and Ephraim Clarke are appoin-
ted a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
   A motion was made and seconded that Mr. Hugh Hill be appointed
Sexton of St. Peter's Church which was agreed to.
   Mr. Wythe is continued a Clerk of St. Peter's Church unless a committee
to be appointed at this meeting shall think proper to recommend another
to Vestry. Mr. Stocker and Mr. Smith are appointed a committee to report
a suitable person as Clerk for St. Peter's Church if the same shall be
thought expedient.

   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House May 25, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Simmons, Mr. Bickham, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Burke, Mr. Stocker, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Gurney, Mr. Snowden and Thomas Cumpston
   The Vestry proceeded to ballot for deputies to the state convention when
the following gentlemen were elected
      for Christ Church      for St. Peter's Church
      Mr. Tilghman         Mr. Gurney
      Mr. Simmons            Mr. Sims
      Mr. Browne            Mr. Stocker
   The Church Warden is authorised to cause the seal of the corporation
to be affixed to a mortgage for four thousand dollars on a lot in Seventh  Street
purchased from Mr. Muhlenberg for building St. James Church.
   The Church Warden is authorised to present to the Clerk and Sextons
of the Churches some black cloth belonging to said churches.
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   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ CHurch and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House December 24, 1807:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Gurney, Mr. DeHaven
Mr. Smith, Mr. Wheeler, Hawkins, Mr. Simmons Mr. Oakley Mr. Stocker, Mr. Clarke
Mr. Burke, Mr. Bickham and Thomas Cumpston
   The Church Warden reported that he caused the seal of the corporation to
be affixed to a mortgage for four thousand dollars payable to Mrs. Muhlenberg.
   It was moved and seconded that Mr. John Ormrod be appointed
Clerk of Christ Church when he was duly elected.
   The different committees for obtaining subscriptions for building
St. James's Church are requested to exert themselves in obtaining
subscriptions from persons who have not already subscribed.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House March 30, 1808:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Morrell, Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Stocker
Mr. Snowden, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Hawkins and Thomas Cumpston
   The Committee of Christ Church Hospital are appointed a committee
to name two or more persons to meet persons appointed by the inspectors
of the prison in order to fix a value on a lot of Ground one hundred
and seven feet by three hundred and ninety six feet on Spruce Street
between Schuylkill Fourth and Fifth Street adjoining and on the North
of a lot given by Joseph Dobbins for the benefit of Christ Church Hospital
and if the price which may be fixed on should in their opinion be
reasonable then in that case they are authorised to purchase it.

   Mr. Stocker Mr. Snowden and Mr. Smith are appointed a committee to judge
of the propriety of granting permission to the Hope Fire Company to fix a Fire
Ladder against the wall of St. Peter's Church Burial Ground.
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   At an election held in Christ Church on Easter Monday April 18, 1808
for Vestry men the following gentlemen were elected:
   Peter DeHaven         Francis Gurney
   Thomas Cumpston         Joseph Sims
   George Bickham         John C. Stocker
   Leeson Simmons         Thomas Cuthbert
   James Ash            George Oakley
   Samuel Wheeler         Joseph Huddell
   William Tilghman      Daniel Smith
   John Morrell         Thomas Burke
   Peter Browne         Henry Hawkins
   Ephraim Clarke         Joseph Snowden
               Signed  Alphonso C. Ireland
                     Robert B. Sellers
At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church April 18, 1808

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
   Joseph Sims John C. Stocker Daniel Smith Samuel Wheeler Joseph Snowden
Henry Hawkins George Oakley Leeson Simmons and Thomas Cumpston
   The above gentlemen proceeded to choose a Church Warden when Thomas Cumpston
was elected and the Rector chose Mr. DeHaven Church Warden.
   Mr. Sims and Mr. Smith were appointed a committee to confer with the
Committee of St. Paul's Church relative in the purchase of a house adjioning
St. James church the property of thel late John Keble and to report at next
meeting of Vestry.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 25, 1808:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Browne Mr. Wheeler Mr. Oakley Mr. Burke
Mr. DeHaven Mr. Sims Mr. Ash Mr. Snowden Mr. Clarke and Thomas Cumpston
   Mr. Ornod was elected Clerk of Christ Church
   Mr. Dolby .  .  .  .  Sexton of do
   Mr. Kurtz .  .  .  .  Organist of ditto
   Mr. Wythe .  .  .  .  Clerk of St. Peter's
   Mr. Hill  .  .  .  .  Sexton of ditto
   Mr. Taylor   .  .  .  Organist of ditto
   It was moved and seconded to allow the additional salary to the Clergy
and officers of the Churches for the last year which was agreed to.

   Mr. DeHaven Mr. Cumpston Mr. Wheeler Mr. Browne and Mr. Clarke were
appointed a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. Jacob Clarke was appointed Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   Messrs. Gurney Smith and Morrell were appointed a committee to
settle the accounts of the Church Warden as well as the accounts of the
Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   The Committee appointed to treat for Mr. Kebles lot reported in part
and they are continued.
   Messrs. Gurney Browne and Cumpston are appointed a committee
to meet persons of any other religious societies relative to their property
being taxed. They are empowered to call on some gentleman of the law
for his opinion to aid them in performing their duty.
   It was moved and seconded that the building committee be instructed
to proceed in completing Saint James Church so far as five thousand dollars
   Messrs. Browne Wheeler Morrell Gurney Hawkins Sims and Cumpston
are appointed a building committee.
   Mr. Stocker and Mr. Smith are appointed a committee to examine
and settle the accounts of the Treasurer of St. James's Church.
   The committee of Christ Church Hospital are authorised to admit
three pensioners of said Hospital and to report their names at the next
meeting of Vestry.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House June 8, 1808:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Tilghman Mr. Simmons Mr. Ashe
Mr. Sims Mr. Clarke Mr. Oakley Mr. Gurney and Thomas Cumpston
   The committee appointed by this Vestry to meet persons representing
other religious societies relative to their property being taxed report that
a petition was agreed to and that five hundred copies thereof was printed
and distributed thro the state to obtain signatures thereto and to pre-
sent the same to the next legislature.
   It was moved and seconded that the building committee shall
cause the cellar doors of St. James's Church to be opened and the cellars
let on the best terms in their power which was agreed to.
   The Vestry proceeded to ballot for deputies to the state convention
when the following gentlemen were duly elected.
   for Christ Church         for St. Peter's
   William Tilghman         Francis Gurney
   Leeson Simmons            Joseph Sims
   Peter Browne            John C. Stocker
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   At an election held in Christ Church on Easter Monday April 3,
1809 for Vestry Men the following gentlemen were elected:
   Peter DeHaven      Francis Gurney
   Thomas Cumpston      Joseph Sims
   George Bickham      John C. Stocker
   Leeson Simmons      Thomas Cuthbert
   William Tilghman   George Oakley
   James Ashe         Joseph Huddell
   Samuel Wheeler      Daniel Smith
   John Morrell      Thomas Burke
   Peter Browne      Henry Hawkins
   Ephraim Clarke      Joseph Snowden
                  Signed Alphonso C. Ireland
                           J. Ormrod
   At a meeting of the Vestry Men held in Christ Church April 3, 1809

         Present
   Mr. Tilghman Mr. Wheeler Mr. Clarke Mr. Browne Mr. Morrell and
Mr. Simmons

   The above gentlemen proceeded to chose a Church Warden when Thomas
Cumpston was elected and the Rector chose Mr. DeHaven Church Warden.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 10, 1809:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Tilghman Mr. Wheeler Mr. Oakley
Mr. Simmons Mr. Gurney Mr. Sims Mr. Hawkins Mr. Snowden Mr. Browne and Thomas Cumpston
      Mr. Ormrod was elected Clerk of Christ Church
      Mr. Dolby .  .  .  . . Sexton of . ditto
      Mr. Kurtz .  .  .  . . Organist of ditto
      Mr. Wythe .  .  .  . . Clerk of St. Peter's
      Mr. Hill  .  .  .  . . Sexton of . ditto
      Mr. Taylor .  .  .  .  Organist of . ditto
   It was moved and seconded to allow the addition salary to the
Clergy and officiers of the Churches for the last year which was agreed to.
   Messrs. Cumpston DeHaven Wheeler Browne and Clerk were appointed
a committee to manage the concerns of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. Jacob Clarke was appointed Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   Mr. Stocker and Mr. Smith were appionted a committee to examine and
settle the accounts of the Treasurer of St. James's Church.
   Messrs. Gurney Smith and Morrell were appointed a committee to
examine and settle the accounts of the Church Warden as well as the
accounts of the Treasurer of Christ Church Hospital.
   Messrs. Browne, Wheeler, Morrell, Gurney Hawkins Sims and
Thomas Cumpston were appointed a building committee.

   A letter from Mr. Moses Taylor offering his services as Clerk of
St. James's Church was read.
   The committee of Christ Church Hospital reported that they had
admitted Sarah Cox, Rebecca Pickering and Ann Clause Pensioners of said
Hospital.
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   At a meeting of the Corporation of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 24, 1809:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Browne Mr. Morrell Mr. Clarke Mr. Oakley
Mr. Wheeler Mr. Burke Mr. Bickham Mr. Snowden Mr. Simmons and Thomas Cumpston

   The Church Warden stated that the Reverend Dr. Andrews complained to
him that he had deprived of his pew in Christ Church and praying that he
may be allowed something for that deprivation to be applied impart to procure
him a few in St. James's Church whereupon resolved that a committee be
appointed to enquire into the fact and to do justive to Dr. Andrews.
   Messrs. Browne Bickham and Clarke were appointed a committee
for that purpose.
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   At a meeting of the corporation of the United Episcopal Churches
of Christ Church and St. Peter's held at the Rector's House April 28, 1809:

Present:
The Right Reverend Dr. White

Vestry Men:
Mr. Morrell Mr. Ash Mr. Snowden Mr. Smith
Mr. Stocker Mr. Gurney Mr. Clarke Mr. Hawkins Mr. Sims Mr. Bickham Mr. De-
Haven and Thomas Cumpston
   A motion was made and seconded that St. James's church be
opened for consecration on Monday next at the usual hour, which was
carried in the Affirmative whereupon resolved that the following
be presented to the Bishop.
   At a meeting of the Vestry of the United Episcopal Churches of
Christ Church and St. Peter's in the City of Philadelphia April 28, 1809:

   The Vestry having under the protection of Almighty God and by
contributions of sundry members of the said churches and other well
disposed persons erected a church to be called St. James's Church and to be in
Parochial Union with the said two United Churches it is hereby requested
by the said Vestry of the Right Reverend William White Bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
consecrate the said St. James's Church agreeable to the form of conse-
cration established by the Bishops and by the Clerical and lay
deputies of this church in general convention.
   Done in Vestry on the day and in the year aforesaid.
                                 Thomas Cumpston Church Warden