...granted in June, 1701, by William the Third. It forms interesting reading. I quote the first paragraph: "Whereas We are credibly informed, That in many of Our Plantations, Colonies and (•Vtorics beyond the Seas, belonging to our Kingdom ot England, the Provision for Minister* is very...

...Cross." It was in 1701 that King William III granted a charter to the Society ; it being represented, That in many of our Plantations, Colonies and Factories beyond the Seas, the Provision for Ministers was very mean; and many others of our Plantations, Colonies and Factories...

...provision as might be necessary for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts, upon information that in many of our plantations, colonies, and factories beyond the seas, the provision for ministers was mean, and many of our said plantations, colonies, and factories were...