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1726.] SOCIETY RECORDS. 147
grant us their presence and assistance in carrying on ye
work of s*^ day,
(Mr. Buckingham's rate due last year voted to be paid
as heretofore, " any act of ye town to ye contrary notwithstanding.")
Association of Ministers.
March 16, 1726. The society determines to have an
Association Quorum, at least of ye Ministers of this
county called, and to associate with us on Wednesday ye
22d of this instant, March, to advise, direct, and guide
us in ye weighty affair before us.
Gluestions for Advice.
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March 23, 1726.
According to adjournment ye society
met. The Revd Mr. Cooke, Mr. Chapman, Mr.
Sacket, & Mr. Hauley associated with the society.
The society, by major vote, desires ye Revd. Association
to give them an answer to ye following question,
viz. Whether it be proper or expedient that ye Revd
Mr. Buckingham be introduced into ye work of ye ministry
in this society or not.
The answer from y^ Revd. Association.
The Prime Ancient Society
in Norwalk moving this
Question for resolution to us ye subscribers associated at
their desire in Norwalk March 23, 1726—7, viz.
Whether, &c.—We are of opinion that inasmuch as
ye Revd Mr. Buckingham hath resigned his pastoral
charge here, considering ye distressed
circumstances of
ye place, and that under the countenance of ye late
Council in this place, who also have signified themselves
persuaded that the interest of religion and edification
of souls are the great
ends of ye Gospel ministry, and
sorrowfully affected with the consideration of those