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apprehensive it may for a short timeprobably interrupt that progress towardscivilization which has heretofore been soconspicuous amongst them The committee are aware that inthe prosecution of this concern difficulties and discouragements will mostlikely often occur- It is a great &;important work which cannot beeffected but with time, yet they feel strengthend in the belief that as friends endeavourto abide patiently under the weight of theconcern it will continue to progress &;they humbly trust be finally crowned withsuccess We have examined the Treasurers a/c and find a balance in his hands of$829 66/100 exclusive of the money recd. fromour brethren of Great Britain Balto. 10mo 14 1807Signed on behalf of the committee Evan Thomas Caleb Kirk Edward Stabler Jonas Cattle Then adjourned to meet tomorrow eveningthe 15th Inst. at the 7th Hour when the committeeagain met present 23 Members and our friendsJohn Parrish &; George Churchman from the YearlyMeeting of Phila