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comparatively valueless from the want of the 
necessary remedies. 
" One thing more, before we conclude, we 
earnestly present to your consideration ; and 
as it comes in an especial manner within the 
province of your holy office, we would indulge 
the hope that our application will be attended 
with success. The case in question is this : 
Our teacher, who has been with us for nine- 
teen years in that capacity, and whose ser- 
vices to us are invaluable, has never received 
the licence or sanction of the proper authority 
in that Church of which we are a component 
part. This circumstance is a source of much 
anxiety, both to him and us, and as our 
number amounts to 138 (71 males and 67 
females), and is rapidly increasing, we do 
most urgently, but most respectfully, solicit 
your application to the proper quarter for 
a pastoral letter, inducting or sanctioning our 
teacher into the holy office he has for so long 
a space of time unceasingly, untiringly, and 
worthily, filled on this island. That he is 
deserving such a mark of ecclesiastical appro- 
bation and favour, is justly and cheerfully 
acknowledged by the whole community; and 
