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Saturday before 1st Lords day in Decr. 1807 After
preaching met in Conference ---

I On motion a door was opned for reception of new members

II On motion Elder Gillam + Bro. Geo. Outlaw be a committee
to enquire into a charge against Plesant a negro Woman
of Bro. Outlaw's for Debaucherys + make report

III A charge was lodg'd agst. Bro. John Doerr for excessive
Drinking + he ordered to be cited -- Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 1808 After
peaching by Elder Spivey met in conference --

I Bro. Thomas Sutton chosen Moderator

II A door was opned for reception of new members

III On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro Outlaw negro
Woman Plesant was call'd up + Bro. Gillam from the
commitee reported that they had enquired into the
charge + from what information they could geather they
have reason to believe her Guilty, she was accordingly Excluded

IV The buyseness respecting Bro. John Doerr was call'd up +
after the nessesary enquiry was made he being absent was
laid over untill next conference + he cited to appear
Elder Gillam was call'd upon to inform the chuch
what he knew about the aforesd. Charge whereupon he said
he saw him intoxecated a few weaks ago. Bro. Outhouse
is requested to attend with others members who are
acquainted with the above circumstances --

Dismissed by Prayer.