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 THE Bible Society of 'Rowan County solicit the 
 prompt attention of yourself and the Congregations under your supervision 
 to the following : 
 
 On the, evening of the 23d June, 1801., all the denominations in Salisbury 
 met in the Methodist church in that place, and organized a Bible Society for 
 J Zowan,- County , The meeting was harmonious and highly encouraging. 
 'Jlie leading purpose is to devise ways and means for printing the Holy 
 Scriptures for our soldiers and others vmo may need them. The ruthless 
 invaders of our Country, not content with the countless other grievances 
 which they have committed against us, have declared the authority of war 
 above the authority of God by pronouncing the Bible contraband of war. 
 Xoiv we am, MUST have the Bible. Our soldiers should carry it to the 
 camp and the field as the true talisman of power and safety. Ten thousand 
 voices blend in thrilling clamorings for its immediate publication by South- 
 ern 2»'esses. We intend' and erpect by God's favor to succeed. We ask 
 your earnesi co-operation. The ])aslor of each congregation in the County 
 is by the Constitution appointed one of the Board of Managers, and each 
 congregation is entitled to one representative in that Board, to be chosen 
 from their number by themselves. 
 
 We have raised a large amount, and hope that you ivill collect all that yozi 
 ran in your churches in the County. Forward what you collect to Mr. D. 
 A. Davis, Treasurer. For any other information address the pastor of any 
 church in Salisbury, or Jus. II. Fnniss, President Ex. Committee. 
 
 Tliis is pre-eminently the cause of God : let us be prompt and faithful. 
 
 X //. WILEY, 
 
 A. W. MAN GUM, 
 
 Committee. 
 Salisbury, N. C, 
 
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 1861.