A history of Saint Peter's church in the city of Albany : with an introduction and description of the present edifice and its memorials . l 19, 1870. A certificate of adoption wasduly filed with the Clerk of the County of Albany,and the provisions of these sections became a part ofthe organic law of the parish. On Rogation Tuesday, May 24, 1870, Mr. Snivelywas instituted into the rectorship of St. Peters by thebishop of the diocese. The service was well orderedand a large number of the clergy and members of theparish were present to wish him God speed. Morning Prayer was said by the Rev. J. L.
A history of Saint Peter's church in the city of Albany : with an introduction and description of the present edifice and its memorials . l 19, 1870. A certificate of adoption wasduly filed with the Clerk of the County of Albany,and the provisions of these sections became a part ofthe organic law of the parish. On Rogation Tuesday, May 24, 1870, Mr. Snivelywas instituted into the rectorship of St. Peters by thebishop of the diocese. The service was well orderedand a large number of the clergy and members of theparish were present to wish him God speed. Morning Prayer was said by the Rev. J. L. Reese,the Rev. J. H. H. Brown, and the Rev. AlbertDanker, of Christ Church, Coxsackie. The sermonwas preached by the Rev. Francis Lobdell, rector ofSt. Pauls Church, New Haven, Conn. The rectorcelebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by the R. Bishop, of Connecticut, the Rev. Edward Sel-kirk, of Trinity Church, Albany, the Rev. E. B. Rus-sell, of Grace Church, Albany, the Rev. George H. For these sections and a copy of the certificate of adoption seeappendix. The Rev. IVilliam A. Snively, R, : •- Peters, J&j0-j8j4. Organization of the Diocese of Albany 369 Walsh, of St. Johns Church, Troy, and the M. Jones. In his convention address, Bishop Doane speaks ofthe election and institution of Mr. Snively as anintense relief to me, and a very great pleasure beside,with abundant promise of the very best results. has consented to accept the appointment ofexamining Chaplain.^ Soon after the institution of Mr. Snively, activemeasures were taken by Albany churchmen to procure asuitable residence in that city for the bishop of thediocese. A committee was appointed from the vari-ous parishes, of which Mr. John S. Perry waschairman. It held several meetings in St. Peters vestry roomand elsewhere, and, largely through the activity andenergy of Mr. Perry, who devoted much time andmoney to the object, the present bishops house onElk Street was purchased, repa
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