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and one of the settlers named Owen Cavanough has given 4 acres and 11 rod off his farm to build the chaple upon its a most Beauty full and centrycal spot which we have called Ebenazer Mount the institution is named the Portland head Society for the propagation of Christian knowledge and the instruction of youth - It is under the management of a Treasurer Secretary and a Committee of seven Landholders - and we hope and trust that you will pray it begin it may be carried on under a divine blessing and prove of the greatest advantage to the rising youth of that part of the Colony as well as the gate and doors of heaven to many precious souls - we cannot help but acknowledge the Humane goodness of Robt Campbell Charles Hook & John Palmer Esqrs - who have given thirty guineas towards the construction and we have the greatest confidence that you will encourage the cause by furnishing us with School Books, Hymn Books / we think wals & supplement will be most acceptable / and a large Bible for the use of the Pulpit  We find the attention of the people at Kissing point ?,  and Castle Hills being near

 

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