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to be approved by the visitor: they have also the power of conferring degrees in all faculties. They are obliged to maintain and educate Indian scholars at the rate of ten pounds per Annum for each. They are obliged to transmit annual accounts of the state of the college, number of students, their progress, &c. to the chancellor and visitor. The aforesaid president and fellows are licensed to hold their preferments in these kingdoms till one year and a half be expired after their arrival in Bermuda. This society is incorporated with the usual clauses, hath power to receive benefactions, purchase lands, keep a common seal, &c. Lastly, all in office under His MAJESTY, are required to be aiding and assisting to the protection and preservation thereof._ _As this college is proposed to be built and endowed by charitable contributions and subscriptions, all well-disposed persons, whether of the laity or the clergy, are desired to assist, as opportunity shall offer, in forwarding and collecting the same without loss of time; to the end that the President and Fellows may be able to set out for Bermuda in next spring; which is proposed, in case provision can be made by that time of sixty pounds per Annum for each: And it is hoped that the charity and zeal of sincere Christians will not suffer a design of this nature to be disappointed for want of necessary provision. The contributions and subscriptions aforesaid, may be deposited in the hands of any of the persons hereafter named._ John Arbuthnot M.D. in Corke-street. Revd. Martin Benson, arch-deacon of Berks, and prebendary of Durham, in Albemarle-street. Francis Child Esq; Banker in Fleet-street, and Alderman of the city of London. Revd. Dr. Cobden, chaplain to the L. Bp of London, at Fulham. Sir Clement Cotterel Bart. in Dover-street. Sir Thomas Crosse Kt. in Westminster. Sir Daniel Dolins Kt. at Hackney. Thomas Green Esq; in Westminster. Revd. Mr. Hargrave, chaplain to his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, and prebendary of Westminster. Edward Harley Esq; auditor of the Imprests in Lincoln's-Inn. Benj. & Henry Hoare Esquires, Bankers in Fleet-street. Archibald Hutcheson Esq; in James-street, near Golden-square. Revd. Dr. King, master of the charter-house, and first chaplain to the Lord Chancellor. Revd. Dr. Lisle, rec
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