{43b} They are thus particularized in a more recent publication of the
society:--This is an occasional voluntary contribution, expended in
printing books; house-rent for a clerk, and his wages for keeping
records; the passage of ministers who visit their brethren beyond sea;
and some small incidental charges; but not, as has been falsely supposed,
the reimbursement of those who suffer distraint for tithes, and other
demands, with which they scruple to comply.
{44} This is not now quite correct. A committee still draws up the
General Epistle; but the minutes of the transactions of the meeting are
made as matters occur during its several sittings.
{57} Called the Meeting for Sufferings, and now held monthly, except
exigencies require more frequent sittings.
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