ed also, a great ascendant in the esteem and affections of his parishioners. He is especially praised for his devotion to learning; and the literary institutions of his native state have derived several signal benefits from his patronage and benefactions. In the enumeration of his ancestors, as far back as our information extends, his paternal uncle appears to merit the most conspicuous and grateful recollection. This gentleman, by his industry and a series of prosperous enterprises, from a condition of fortune extremely humble and obscure became the most eminent merchant of New England, and was disVOL. I.-A |