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count of the following particulars: Mrs. Datchelor gave the premises called the Antigallican Coffee House, in trust to the rector of St. Andrew, and six other persons of credit, for the ground on which their vault is built, to keep it and the monument in repair. She also ordered by will, a sermon every New Year's Day, when the purposes of the gift are mentioned. The trustees then deliver the following sums to the rector, 10l. to the clerk, 47. to the sexton, 37. to apprentice two children 201. for expences 21. and the remainder to the poor inhabitants, not exceeding 201. and the clerk and Sexton are compelled, under pain of forfeiture, to make oath, that to their kuowledge the vault has not been disturbed the preceding year.

There is also a monument to the memory of William Berriman, D. D. rector 27 years, and 22 fellow of Eton College. "A learned divine, a judicious casuist, a celebrated writer, a vigilant pastor, an excellent minister, and an exemplary christian." This gentleman was born in

1688, and died in 1749.

Sir WILLIAM CRAVEN, lord mayor in 1610, one of the wealthiest and most eminent citizens of his time, was buried here in grand pomp, but is not remembered by any monument. The bequests of this worthy man evinced at the same time his benevolence and his wisdom. After bestowing his vast fortune on the several branches of his family, and various charitable donations, he appoints his lady governness of his children till they come of age or are preferred in marriage. He also allows that she may draw part of their portions for this purpose, provided she gives sufficient security to the chamberlain of London :—and that no idle people may assemble at his burial, as is usual in such cases, he orders 1007. to be divided among the several parishes in the city, to relieve the most necessitous. Sir William also seems consistent in every duty; for he wills to John Gibson, for his better encouragement to be diligent and careful of his business, the free loan of 3000l. without interest, for the space of five years. Such a character was worthy of being the founder of a noble family!

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