But two-thirds of the committee were Quakers, and hence the circumstance is explained.

Hence also nine-tenths of our first coadjutors were Quakers.] The committee having now fixed upon their correspondents, ordered five hundred of the circular letters which have been before mentioned, and five thousand of the _Summary View_, an account of which has been given also, to be printed.
On account of the increase of business, which was expected in consequence of the circulation of the preceding publications, Robert Barclay, John Vickris Taylor, and Josiah Wedgewood, Esq., were added to the committee; and it was then resolved, that any three members might call a meeting when necessary.
On the 27th of August, the new correspondents began to make their appearance.

This sitting was distinguished by the receipt of letters from two celebrated persons.

The first was from Brissot, dated Paris, August the 18th, who, it may be recollected, was an active member of the National Convention of France, and who suffered in the persecution of Robespierre.

The second was from Mr.John Wesley, whose useful labours as a minister of the Gospel, are so well known to our countrymen.
Brissot, in his letter, congratulated the members of the committee, on having come together for so laudable an object.