No. 2. FUNDS of the Society, arising from other sources than the contribu tions in May, 1807. 1807. Contributions of 1806, received since January 1, 1807, viz. Wethersfield, Stepney, January 31. April 2. Lyme, North Society, 16. Huntington, New Stratford, VOL. I. No. 2. $ 80 75 5 58 G .42 58 May 14. Contributions from sundry Female Societies, viz. Female Association in Litchfield, 16 50 34 50 10 15 76 1 5 5 11 3 5 15. do. do. of Washington, 5 May 10. do. do. 100 14. do. do. 104 January 21. To Rev. Calvin Chapin, Missionary to New Con. October 1. Rev. Holland Weeks, Miss'y. to Vermont & N. York, 192 Rev. Seth Williston, do. New-York & Penn. 16 30. Rev. Calvin Ingals, Nov. 11. Mr. Abraham Scott, Otsego & Delaware, 133 Dec. 8. Rev. Jer. Hallock, do. Vermont, 128 Other expenses in the course of the Year, viz. For Magazines and other Books for the new settlements, binding Magazines, and transportation of Books, For Printing and distributing Narratives, To Jonathan W. Edwards, Esq. Attorney's Fees, To Andrew Kingsbury, Esq. Salary as Treasurer, .To do. for sundry Bills for postage, stationary, and contingent expenses, Dr. {The Missionary Society of Connecticut, in Account Current} Cr. To Amount of Cash paid By balance in favor of the Society, January 1, 180725194 59 By Contributions in May A. KINGSBURY, Treasurer to the M. S. of Con. ABEL FLINT, Auditor. Hartford December 31, 1807. A particular List of the Contributions received in the new settlements, contained in the general statement, No. 2. To Rev. Israel Brainerd in New-At Colchester, 1 08 Some money was also contributed to Rev. Mr. Vaill, but as he did not return from his mission till after the accounts for the year were audited, what he received will be noticed in next year's accounts, A List of Books sent to the new settlements in the course of the year. BOUND BOOKS, viz. 33 Doddridge's Rise and Progress. 15 Trumbull's Sermons on divine Revelation, 18 Volumes Con. Evangelical Magazine. 14 Washburn's Sermons. 12 Dwight's Psalms and Hymns. 12 Henry on Prayer. 12 Bunyan's Grace abounding. 116 PAMPHLETS, viz. 384 Connecticut Evangelical Magazine, 150 Missionary Narratives. 50 Summaries of Christian Doctrine. 400 Sermons on Christ the Bread of Life. 1100 8433 Sent in preceeding Years. 9533 Total number of Books sent to the New Settlements, Hampshire Missionary Society. Officers chosen Aug. 27, A. D. 1807, for the following year. HON. Caleb Strong, Esq. President, Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. D. Vice-President. Hon. John Hastings, Esq. Rev. Joseph Lathrop, D. D. Hon. Ebenezer Hunt, Esq. Rev. Joseph Lyman, D.D. Justin Ely, Esq. Rev. Solomon Williams, William Billings, Esq. Rev. David Parsons, D. D. Charles Phelps, Esq. Rev. Richard S. Storrs; Trustees. Ruggles Woodbride, Esq. Treasurer; Rev. Enoch Hale, Corresponding Secretary; Rev. Payson Williston, Recording Secretary. Rev. Joseph Lyman, D. D. Rev. Solomon Williams, William Billings, Esq. Charles Phelps, Esq. Rev. Enoch Hale, Committee of the Trustees. The Annual Report of the Trustees of the Hampshire Missionary Society, made August 27, 1807. THE members and friends of the Hampshire Missionary Society at the anniversary meeting, will unite with the Trustees in offering praises to God, that his gracious providence continues to smile on our endeavours to advance his kingdom. Our missionaries, who were employed the last year, were all by his goodness enabled to complete their missions. He protected their lives, preserved their health, and, it is believed, favoured them with a measure of his Spirit. They were in almost every instance received kindly, entertained hospitably, and listened to with attention. The scattered friends of Jesus, who had the pleasure to hear them, expressed their gladness of heart and their gratitude both |