Chanter 232B, 492, 493
Priest's orders and institution: My Institution to ye Vicarage of Marystow &c, is Dated Febry 19th 1777; And my Priest's Orders are Dated June 10th 1759. I rec[eive]d another Paper of Enquiries directed to the Minister of Thruselton, but as That & Maristow make but one Benefice, I hope your Lordship will look upon the Answers here given as satisfactory for both Parishes. I humbly request Your Lordship to accept my sincere Congratulations on your Lordship's Accession to the See of Exeter, with my warmest wishes for your long & happy Enjoyment of it, & am,
My Lord,
Yr Lordship's most Dutiful... [remainder of page missing]
[Overleaf]:
As Marystow is not situated near any Post-Town I generally have my Letters directed to be left at the New-Inn on Lew-Down, near Okehampton
Devon