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 well be said by Gregory of himself in regard to us; If I be not an Apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you, for the Seal of my Apostleship are ye in the Lord. But the Zeal of this Holy Man, for the Conversion of this Nation, after he had seen the English Northern Boys at Rome'', was so extraordinary, as were scarce to be believed, did not so great a Cloud of Historians hear witness to it. For besides his Desire of undertaking so long a Journey for our Conversion, and his Care, when prevented himself, of sending so many, and so worthy Missioners, with such powerful Recommendations to the several Princes, and Prelates whom he appointed them to visit in their Expedition, for their Encouragement, as may he seen by the Epistles which have been for that reason added in the Appendix. His affection was exceedingly remarkable in his buying up English Slaves,''