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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Stratford, Rev. Doctor Johnson has prepared a house for the expected arrival of the Dean of Limerick, appointed by the King to inspect Episcopal Churches in the colonies for four years, amid discussions on improving information methods and potential for an American Bishop.
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We hear from Stratford, that the Rev. Doctor Johnson has taken a House in that Town for the Dean of Limerick, whom he expects daily, he being appointed by the King to inspect into the State of the Episcopal Churches on the Continent, and make Return annually from this Colony. He is to continue in this Office four Years... Whether this Office is to be established, or whether it is only to prepare the Way for an American Bishop, we do not yet learn: But this is evident, that the present Method of Information, (by the Missionaries in their Letters to the Hon. Society) renders it highly necessary that there should be some other Way than what has been usually practiced, for a right Information of the Episcopal Churches in these Colonies, and the Conduct of their Missionaries, and the
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Stratford
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April 26
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Rev. Doctor Johnson has taken a house in Stratford for the Dean of Limerick, expected daily, appointed by the King to inspect the state of Episcopal Churches on the Continent and make annual returns from this Colony for four years. The appointment may establish the office or prepare for an American Bishop, highlighting needs for better information on churches and missionaries beyond current methods.