Transcription
Mch 30.
New york, March 23. 1837
Rev and Dear Sir:
As you will perceive by the Church / man, I have made appointments for your ordination / and institution: the former of on Thursday May 18th / (with confirmation in the afternoon;) the latter /
On Friday, May 19th. You had [better] have your / papers prepared at once, and sent to the Standing / Committee. Your examination will take place the / preceding evening; and I must at ask you to / secure the attendance for this purpose, as well / as for the ordination, the alternative of at least / two Presbyters.
Anticipating much gratification from / these services, [^ an] praying for God’s blefsing upon them, / and yourself, I remain,
Rev. and Dear Sir,
Very truly,
Your friend and brother
Benj’n T. Onderdonk
Rev. Mr. Irving
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[ADDRESS]
The Rev:
Pierre P. Irving
Geneva,
Ontario County
New York
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NEW YORK
MAR
24
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[LABEL]
Benj’n Onderdonk
N.Y. 23 ch / 37
Petition to my ordination
+institutionTranscriber
Kathryn AlexanderLanguage
English
