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Resolution On Negros
May 1886


RESOLVED 1st. That the work of the Home Mission Board among the colored people meets the cordial endorsement and approval of this Convention; and that said Board be authorized and empowered in their discretion to apply the sum of ten thousand dollars of the funds coming in during next year from churches and people tributary to this Convention, to the carrying on and enlarging of said work.

2d. That our churches and congregations be earnestly requested and urged to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars for this work during next year, in addition to their ordinary contributions and as opportunity offers, to aid young colored ministers in acquiring education and more perfect training for their work.

 

Montgomery, Alabama

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