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Letter from James Reed to Philip Bearcroft
Reed, James, d. 1777
December 24, 1760
Volume 06, Page 326

[From North Carolina Letter Book. S. P. G.]
Mr. Reed to the Secretary (Extt)

Newbern Decr 24 1760

Reverend Sir

—In these last 6 months I have visited St Johns' Parish Carteret County, thrice, once at a private house where I baptized 4 children, once at the Chapel upon newport river where I baptized 3 children & again at the above mentioned private house where I baptized 8 children & administered the Sacrament of the Lords Supper to 31 Communicants

I am Revd Sir, your most obliged,
obedient & humble Servant
JAMES REED.