for the Colonies of _Virginia_ and _Maryland_,
conferred this princely Donation upon them; and were seconded with the
ample Benefaction of the honourable Mr. _Boyle_, and the Contributions
of the Country. But this underwent the common Fate of most other
charitable Gifts of this Kind, having met with several Difficulties to
struggle with in its Infancy; but the most dangerous was, that it was as
it were no sooner finished, but it was unfortunately and unaccountably
consumed to Ashes. Yet observe the wonderful _Turns_ of Fortune, and
Power of _Providence_. This College, _Phoenix-like_, as the City of
_London_, revived and improved out of its own Ruins. But though it has
found such unexpected Success, and has proved of very great Service
already; yet is it far short of such Perfection, as it might easily
attain to by the united Power of the Persons concerned about this
important Foundation.

For it is now a College without a Chapel, without a Scholarship, and
without a Statute.

There is a Library without Books, comparatively speaking, and a
President without a fix'd Salary till of late: A Burgess without
certainty of Electors; and in fine, there have been Disputes and
Differences about these and the like Affairs of the College hitherto
without End.

These Things greatly impede the Progress of Sciences and learned Arts,
and discourage those that may be inclined to contribute their Assistance
or Bounty towards the Good of the College.

Nevertheless the Difficulties of this Kind might be removed by some such
Regulations as follow, _viz._

Let none be permitted to teach School in any Parish, but such as shall
be nominated by the Minister and Vestry, and licensed by the President
of the College.

Let such Lads as have been taught to read and instructed in the Grounds
of the _English_ Language in those Schools, be admitted into the
_Grammar_ School at the College, if they pass Examination before the
President and Masters; together with such Youth as shall be sent from
_Maryland_, who have a Right to be educated at this College.

Provided always that the Number of _Grammar_ Scholars shall never exceed
one Hundred.

Let them be boarded and lodged in the Dormitory, as they are at present;
or upon such Terms as may from Time to Time seem most proper to the
President and Masters, or to the Governors, till a Transfer be obtained.

These Lads should be two Years under the Care of the Usher, and two more
under the _Grammar