A wish having been expressed by a few, that the Gallery with
which your Lordship has had the goodness and generosity
to present to this parish in the Chancel of St. Edmund's,
should consist of _close pews_ instead of open benches, we
respectfully request your Lordship will be pleased to inform
us, whether (if deemed expedient), such wish shall be complied
with, no additional expense falling on your Lordship in
consequence of any deviation from the original plan. And, if
complied with, whether any rent for the seats ought to be paid
to the Minister of St. Edmund's for the same. The children
of the charity schools being about 1,000 in number, we also
beg leave most respectfully to submit it to your Lordship's
consideration, whether, (when the new Parish Church is
completed), the said Gallery (if thought advisable), should not
be converted into open benches for their accommodation.
We are, my Lord, your Lordship's
Most respectful obedient Servants,
T. HILL, }
EDWARD GUEST, } CHURCHWARDENS.
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[REPLY.]
To Rev. Dr. BOOKER, Dudley.