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Correspondence (1716–1725)

Eastern Patriarchs and the Nonjurors, ed. Williams, 1868

25. No. 25: The Nonjurors to the Holy Governing Synod

To the most Holy Synod presiding over the Church of Russia, the Catholick Bishops of the British Churches send Greeting.

MY LORDS,

We are sensibly affected with the melancholy Account of the Great Emperor of Russia’s Death, and heartily condole with your Lordships upon this unhappy Occasion, tho’ we hope the Loss may be made up by the Accession of her Imperial Majesty to his Throne. This Misfortune has put a stop to the Affair between us till we receive fresh Directions, and know your Lordships’ pleasure. For which Purpose we have desired our worthy Friend Mr Cassano to wait upon your Lordships, upon whose fidelity and care we entirely rely. We commend your Lordships to the Divine Protection, and remain,
My Lords,
Your Lordships’ most humble and
obedient Servants,

ARCHIBALDUS Scoto-Britanniæ Episcopus.

JEREMIAS Primus Anglo-Britanniæ Episcopus.

JOHANNES Anglo-Britanniæ Episcopus.

April 11th, 1725.