Philip Bearcroft letter concerning William Sturgeon's appointment, 1747

Philip Bearcroft letter concerning William Sturgeon's appointment, 1747

1747-05-28

ChristChurch.CorporationCorrespondence_4-2-0-4

4.2.0.4; F492

Philip Bearcroft, secretary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, writes from the London Charterhouse to the churchwardens and vestry of Christ Church, Philadelphia, concerning William Sturgeon's appointment as assistant to the rector in religious offices.

Bearcroft states that the Society has consented to the vestry's request, appointing Sturgeon while relying on Christ Church's promise to supplement the Society's annual £30 salary for his work as catechist to Black people, so that he may have a comfortable and decent maintenance.

Pennsylvania--Philadelphia

Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA

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The document is a letter addressed to the churchwardens and vestry of Christ Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and docketed as Dr. Bearcroft's letter concerning William Sturgeon's appointment [p. 1r]. Philip Bearcroft writes on behalf of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, stating that the Society has agreed to appoint Sturgeon as assistant to the rector of Christ Church in the offices of religion [p. 1v]. Bearcroft notes that this appointment depends on the vestry's promise to add to the Society's £30 annual salary for Sturgeon's work as catechist to Black people, so that Sturgeon may receive a comfortable and decent maintenance [p. 1v]. Bearcroft expresses confidence that the vestry will fulfill this promise liberally and hopes that Sturgeon's conduct, diligence, and good life will merit their support [p. 1v]. The letter is dated London Charterhouse, May 28, 1747, and signed by Bearcroft as secretary [p. 1v].

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