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It is presumed that it may be some satisfaction to the Reader to know something of the Writer; he therefore gives the following sketch of his life: was born in the state of North Carolina, Cravens county, in the year of our Lord, 1777—brought from darkness to light in 1793—came to New-York in 1798—joined the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1803—licensed to preach in 1815—ordained in 1822, and elected Superintendent of this connexion in 1828, and so has been re-elected every four years until the present date, 1843.

And now, dear friends and brethren, I submit, your humble servant and fellow labourer in the kingdom and patience of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. CHRISTOPHER RUSH.