Correspondence and other records, 1800

Correspondence and other records, 1800

Letters from James Abercrombie and Joseph H. Fleming

1800

ChristChurch.CorporationCorrespondence_4-2-0-16

4.2.0.16; F504

Two letters addressed to the wardens and vestry of the united churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia. James Abercrombie writes concerning his plan to open an academy and assures the vestry that it will not interfere with his parochial duties. Joseph H. Fleming applies to be appointed collector of pew rents for the churches, citing his experience collecting ground rents and debts for Philadelphia clients.

Pennsylvania--Philadelphia

Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA

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This grouping contains two letters directed to the Church Wardens and Vestry of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's, Philadelphia. In the first letter, the Reverend James Abercrombie requests the Vestry's approval to open an academy "upon a pretty extensive scale," assuring them that his attendance at the school would not interrupt "the usual and proper discharge of my parochial duties" and expressing hope that his "urgent motives" would induce their compliance [p. 1v]. The second letter, dated April 19, 1800, is from Joseph De Fleming, who, advised by a friend belonging to the Society, solicits appointment to collect the pew rents of the United Churches [p. 2r]. Fleming notes that about a year earlier he had applied through General Francis Gurney and J. L. Porter to have Thomas Cumpston appoint him, but Cumpston chose to continue the other person then serving. He asks the Vestry to try him for one year and points to his business collecting ground rents and debts for various Philadelphia gentlemen, including Twells & Morris (brewers), P. & H. Miercken, Dr. Caldwell, Campbell, and the booksellers Rice, Dobson & Ormrod, offering them as references. Fleming concludes that his honesty, industry, and address will enable him to perform the duty and satisfy all parties concerned [p. 2v].

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