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his account of it to G. Fox-writes "The Invalidity of John Faldo's Vindication"--also "A Return to J. Faldo's Reply "-also "A just Rebuke to one-and-twenty learned and reverend Divines"-encomium of Dr. Moore on the latter-writes "Wisdom justified of her Children," and "Urim and Thummim"-and against John Perrot-and "On the general Rule of Faith," and on "The proposed Comprehension"-also six letters-extract from that to Justice Fleming

p. 118. CHAP. 10. A. 1674-tries to stem the torrent of religious persecution by a letter to Justice Bowls-and to two other Justices and to the King-writes for the same purpose "A Treatise of Oaths"-also " England's present Interest considered "-contents of this work-also "The continued Cry of the Oppressed for Justice"-short extracts from the latter-also a letter to the Senate of Embden-publishes "Naked Truth needs no Shift"- -"Ives's sober Request proved false" and "Libels no Proofs"-letter to G. Fox on the subject of his release p. 137. CHAP. 11. A. 1675-continues at Rickmansworth converts many-holds a public dispute there with Richard Baxter -corresponds with the latter-publishes "Saul smitten to the Ground"-writes to a Roman Catholic-arbitrates between Fenwick and Byllinge-two letters to the former

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p. 158. CHAP. 12. A. 1676-writes "The Skirmisher defeated ”—also to two Protestant ladies of quality in Germany-becomes a manager of proprietary concerns in New Jersey-divides it into East and West-draws up a Constitution, and invites settlers to the latter

p. 166. CHAP. 13. A. 1677-continues his management of West New Jersey-appoints Commissioners to go there-sells a portion of the land-sends off three vessels-undertakes a religious visit to Holland and Germany-writes to the King of Poland from Amsterdam-his kind reception and em

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manner of living as described by R. Townsend-goes on a journey of discovery into the interior of Pennsylvaniasends the Natural History of it to "The Free Society of Traders"-copy of his Letter on that subject-fails in settling a dispute with the Lord Baltimore-sends his case to the Lords Committee of Plantations in England

p. 360. CHAP. 20. A. 1684-violent conduct of the Lord Baltimoreopposes it by lenient measures-receives accounts of fresh persecutions for religion in England-determines to repair thither to use his influence with the Court to stop them— in the mean time settles a system of discipline for his own religious Society-holds conferences and makes treaties with the Indians-settles the dispute about the bank-lots— and forwards the building of his city-number of houses and population-total population of the settlers-provides for the Government in his absence-letter from S. Crispembarks-writes a farewell epistle to his friends-arrives in England-writes to Margaret Fox-and to S. Crispcontents of the above letters

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p. 40s CHAP. 21. A. 1685-gives an account of the death of Charles the Second-is in great favour with James the Secondhas frequent interviews with the King-endeavours to stop persecution-intercedes for John Locke becomes unpopular by his attendance at Court-called Papist and Jesuit --correspondence between him and Tilloston on this subject-present at two public executions-affairs of Pennsylvania-irregularities and abuses in his absence-writes over to correct them-Assembly impeach Moore and arrest Robinson-their letter to him on the subject

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p. 430. CHAP. 22. A. 1686-cry of Papist and Jesuit continued-further correspondence between him and Tilloston on the subject-writes "A further Account of Pennsylvania"also "A Defence of the Duke of Buckingham"-also "A Persuasive to Moderation"-contents of the latter-procla mation for religious indulgence follows-goes to Holland

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on a religious errand-but undertakes a commission from the King to the Prince of Orange-meets Scotch fugitives there his services to Sir Robert Steuart-travels as a preacher in England-affairs of Pennsylvania-displeased with the conduct of the Assembly-and also with that of the Council-alters the Government by a Commission— lodges the Executive in five persons-reinstates Moorecopy of the Commission

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CHAP. 23. A. 1687-carries up Address of the Quakers to James the Second on his Declaration for Liberty of Conscience-his speech to the King-the King's answertravels into different counties-preaches at Bristol fair-and at Chew under an oak-and at Chester, where the King hears him-goes to Oxford-meets the King there, who interferes unjustly in the election of a President for Magdalen College-his noble reproof of the latter-his interview with a Deputation from the College-writes "Good Advice to the Church of England and Catholic and Protestant Dissenters"-also "The Great and Popular Objection against the Repeal of the Penal Laws stated and considered" --affairs of Pennsylvania

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CHAP. 1. A. 1688-introduces Gilbert Latey to the Kingbecomes very unpopular-reputed causes of it---beautiful letter written to him by Mr. Popple on this account-his answer to the same-is arrested (King William having come to the throne) and brought before the Lords of the Council-and examined-and made to give bail for his appearance-affairs of Pennsylvania

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CHAP. 2. A. 1689-appears according to his bail--no witness being found against him, is discharged-Toleration Act passes-the great privileges it conferred-his joy on the occasion-the great share he had in bringing it to passaffairs of Pennsylvania

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CHAP. 3. A. 1690-letter of thanks to a Friend-is arrested again on a charge of corresponding with James the Second -his open and manly defence before King Williain—is made to find bail-appears in Court, and is discharged— prepares for returning to Pennsylvania--is again arrestedtried-and acquitted-writes to the widow of George Fox on the death of her husband-is on the point of sailing for Pennsylvania, but accused by Fuller-constables sent to take him the voyage stopped-goes into retirementaffairs of Pennsylvania

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CHAP. 4. A. 1691-continues in retirement-new proclamation for his apprehension-becomes more unpopular than everfalls under the censure of some of his own Society-writes in consequence a general letter to the members of it—is visited in his retirement-message sent to him there by John Locke-writes a Preface to Barclay's Apology-affairs of Pennsylvania p. 73. CHAP. 5. A. 1692-continues in retirement-writes "Just Measures"-general contents of this work-also "A Key" whereby to know and distinguish the Religion of the Quakers-general contents of it-also "New Athenians no noble Bereans"-affairs of Pennsylvania P. 84. CHAP. 6. A. 1693-continues in retirement-is deprived of his Government by King William-his forlorn situation at this period-resolves upon returning to Pennsylvania-letter to that effect—but is prevented by embarrassed circumstances -writes "Fruits of Solitude"-preface and contents of the same also "Essay towards the present and future State of Europe"-analysis of the latter-letter to N. Blandford -is heard before King William and his Council, and acquitted-death of his wife-her character-affairs of Pennsylvania p. 94 CHAP. 7. A. 1694-writes " An Account of the Rise and Progress of the Quakers"-general contents of this workalso "A Visitation to the Jews"-extract from thencepublishes his "Journey into Holland and Germany as

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performed in 1677"-is restored to his Government by King William-handsome manner of wording the royal order for this purpose-travels in the ministry-letter to John Gratton-affairs of Pennsylvania-death and charac ter of Thomas Lloyd p. 130. CHAP. 8. A. 1695-writes "A Reply to a pretended Answer to William Penn's Key"-delivers a paper to the House of Commons on the subject of making the Quakers affirmation equal to their oath-travels in the ministry is present at a religious dispute at Melksham-preaches at Wells—some curious particulars during his stay there→→ affairs of Pennsylvania

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CHAP. 9. A. 1696-marries a second time-loses his eldest son -writes an account of his sayings and behaviour during his sickness, and of his character-writes also "Primitive Christianity revived"-analysis of the work-also "More Work for G. Keith"-visits the Czar of Muscovy then in Eng 'and-impression made upon the latter-affairs of Per ylvania p. 159 CHAP. 10. A. 1697-publishes "A Caution humbly offered about passing the Bill against Blasphemy"-Bill is dropped -affairs of Pennsylvania

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p. 182. CHAP. 11. A. 1698-goes to Ireland as a minister of the Gospel-writes "The Quaker a Christian"--and " Gospel Truths as held by the Quakers"-preaches at Dublin, Lambstown, Wexford, Waterford, Clonmel, Cork, and many other places-has his horses seized at Ross-ingident and interview with the Bishop at Cashel-returns to Bristol -writes "Gospel Truths defended against the Bishop of Cork's Exceptions"-goes to London to take leave of adventurers to Pennsylvania in the ship Providence-returns to Bristol-writes "Truth of God as professed by the People called Quakers" p. 188. CHAP. 12. A. 1699-religious dispute at West Dereham between the Quakers and the Norfolk Clergy-writes a paper against " A brief Discovery," the production of the latter -also "A just Censure of Francis Bugg's Address"--pre

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