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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Savannah, summer 1803 saw the baptism of former District Judge Joseph Clay into the Baptist faith; he plans to preach and has been licensed. Another, A Few, was also converted and baptized, bringing joy to Christians.
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Savannah, Oct. 23, 1803.
The summer season has passed without any thing of great moment here, except the baptism of the Hon. Joseph Clay, jun. formerly District Judge, and a man of great learning. He has attached himself to the Baptist persuasion, and, it is understood, intends becoming a preacher of the word of God.—A Few likewise was converted, and has been lately baptized. These are joyful events, and afford comfort and encouragement to all Christians.
N. B. Since the above, accounts have been received that Mr. Clay has been licensed to preach, and is now in the exercise of his ministerial functions.
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Savannah
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Summer 1803
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joseph clay baptized, converted to baptist persuasion, intends to become preacher, licensed to preach and exercising ministerial functions; a few converted and baptized
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The summer season passed without major events except the baptism of former District Judge Joseph Clay, a man of great learning, who attached himself to the Baptist persuasion and intends to preach. A Few was likewise converted and lately baptized. These are joyful events for Christians. Since the report, Clay has been licensed to preach and is exercising his ministerial functions.