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amongst US with deep concern and exercise
patiently waiting in the hope, that time aho
reflection would convince cur brethren OF
the inpropriety of such course and that,
being favored to see the evil consequences
of such conduct, they might retrace their
steps. But, hitherto, we have waited IN vain.
Time and opportunity tor reflection have
been amply afforded, but have not produced
these desirable results On the contrary,
the spirit OF dscord and confusion has gained
strength; and to us there now appears no
way TO regain the harmony and tranquility
of the body, but by Withdrawing ourselves
not from the Society OF Friends, nor from
the exercise of its salutary Discipline-but
from religious communion with those who
have introduced, and seem disposed to con-
tlnue, such disorders amongst us.


The quiet and solemnity of our Meetings
for Divine Worshp-thc blessings OF Cos
pie Ministry unshackled by human authori
ty-the preservation Of our religious liberty
the advancement of our Christian testimo-
nes--and the prosperity of Truth, so far as
il IS connected with our labors, we believe,
very much depend upon the early adoption
of this measure.


We therefore, under solemn and weigh





and with arden. desires that all our move
mepts may be under the guidance of Him,
who only can lead us in safety, have agreed
to propose fol your consideration, the pro-
priety and expedency Of holding Yearly
Meeting for Friends in unity with US. resid-
ing within the limits of those Quarterly
Meetings, heretofore represented in the
Iearly Meeting held in Philadelphia; for
~ IN IA ed
Quarterly and Monthly Meetings, which
may be prepared for such measure, sheutl
appoint Representatives to meet in Phila-
delphia, on the third secend-day in the
tenth mouth next, at ten O'Clock in the
morning, in company with other members
favorable to our views, there to hold Year
~ Meeting of men and women Friends, up
on the principles oi the early professors of
our name, and tor the same purposes that
brought them together in a religious capac.
ty-to exaIt the standard Of Truth--pro-
mote righteousness and peace in tile earth
edify the churches--and generally to attend
to all such concerns as relate to the welfare
Of religious society. and the cause of our ho-
! ly Rcdccmer. who is God over all, blessed
/ forever, Amen.


| Signed by direction and on behalf of tho
meeting by


Stephen Stephens. John Mann,


Joseph Rloads, John Cowgil,


Jacob laxon, Robert Moore


James Walton, A. Rogers


Benjamin Smith, Anthony Sharp.
Thomas Carey, Josiah Roberts,
| Halliday Jackson, John Ward
/ Jacob Alricha, Thomas horton,
! George peirce, David Davids,


stephen Long, Isaac Kay,


Richard barnard, Edward Garrigues.
Extracted from the minutes Of the afore sale
Meeting:


|'rt,AM VII, NsHBis G,nnoNs' ; C1rs,