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The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume 1 (of 2)

Note 133 — FIRST VISIT TO AMERICA.

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This was John Doble. In Whitefield's account of money disbursed in Georgia, are the following items:—

1738. August 26. Laid out for Highgate School and the maintenance of the master, John Doble, as follows:—

£sd.

Paid Mr. Gilbert, the tailor, for Mr. Doble056

1 pair of box hinges006

50 lb. of beef, at 2d.084

32 lb. of biscuit, at 2d.054

Half a bushel of corn016

Paid for 2 months' provisions, and a quarter's washing, and other necessaries for John Doble250

Left him for a year's provisions and other necessaries1100

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