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164 NORWALK. [1773".
this vote be presented to
sd council speedily, to signify
our minds in ye aforesaid case.
Mr. Tennent dismissed.
Jan. 22, 1772. [The society considering at length the
reasons offered by the Consociation ; and] '' Having
seriously weighed the several matters and proceedings"
with " the effects and consequences which may probably
follow a non compliance," ^' are of opinion that considering
the same, and the steps taken to effect it,
has rendered
Mr. Tennent's usefulness in this society much less
than it otherwise might have been, if not altogether at
an end, Therefore, in compliance with his earnest request,
and in deference to the opinion and advice of the
venerable Council, &c. * * do signify that if he desires
the council to be convened, or shall convene the
same for
their approbation thereof, of for his discharge
from any other relation or connexions, this society has
nothing to object.
Supplies for the
Pulpit.
[In Oct. 1773, Mr. Cotton was employed to preach
till the next annual meeting ; and on Dec. 13, 1773,
'' The committee appointed to look out for another
minister, to preach on probation, are desired to return
the society's thanks to Mr. Cotton, for his good service
here, and to pay him honorably for the same."]
[In Dec. 6, 1776, Mr. Kittletass was preaching here.
In May 11, 1778, The society voted to invite Mr. Fenn
to preach ; in Dec. 1778 to invite Mr. Robinson. April
1780, The committee were directed to hire Mr. Mourdock
; Aug. 27, 1782, to invite Mr. Tullar ; Dec. 9,
1782, voted that Mr. Tullar shall be invited to settle
here as a minister in this society; but Dec. 26, 1182