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NHG-P.772.114
27 Nov 1772:21 (841)
Philadelphia, Nov. 4 . . . On Tuesday the 6th instant, was
held in this city, the Anniversary Meeting of the
Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of
Clergymen, in the Communion of the Church of England in
America: And, on the Thursday following, the Corporation,
having previously assembled at the President's house, went
in procession to Christ Church, where an excellent sermon
upon the occasion was preached by the Rev. President, Dr.
Peters, from Rom. xii. 6, 7, 8. the audience were
entertained with several solemn pieces of music, well
adapted, & performed with great judgment. The generous
collection made in the church, for the benevolent purposes
of this humane and truly charitable institution, amounted to
near 130 L. The Hon. Richard Penn, Esq; Governor of this
province, and his Excellency William Franklin, Esq; Governor
of New-Jersey, Members of this Society, with a large number
of gentlemen, clergy, and ladies of the first distinction,
were pleased to honour the solemnity with their presence.
The whole service was conducted with the great propriety,
and gave universal satisfaction.
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