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The Meetings of the Clergy of this Archdeaconry, held at Stratford, Pershore, Worcester, and Kidderminster, on the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th ult., occupied altogether some fourteen hours, and were attended by about one hundred and fifty of the Clergy, of whom sixty-seven spoke.

You are aware that our subject was, The best means of "sustaining and extending the Missionary efforts of the Church, at Home and Abroad;" but chiefly, "The Spiritual Necessities of the People of this Land."

You also know that I had a reason for seeking your counsel at this time, arising out of my having been appointed a Member of a Committee of Convocation, to which this subject had been entrusted for deliberation.