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Sketch Of The Life Of Thomas Dunckerley, Esq. P.G.M.
As a crentleman Mr . Dunckerley is universally allowed to possess powerful mental abilities , which he has not failed to cu . tivate bv an inti .-r-ate knowledge of the Belles Lettves , and tnose arts and sciences thai refine and exalt the human mind ; and by a most extensive intercourse and acquaintance with the most illustrious and inoeriious in this and other kingdoms .
- nersonagt-s many With a most enlightened mind and an urbauity ot manners , inat endears him to every one , be fulfils all the relative duties in a manner truly exemplary . Ke has naturally a taste ior poetry , and exc lusive of tliose pieces which have received the stamp o , public approbation , his private friends have infinite cause to be charmed effusions of his Though conversant in science and
with the Mure . philosophical researches , he is of too virtuous and vigorous a iranie of mind , and too well-grounded in his relig ious and moral principles ever to suffer philosophy to lead to infidelity :. but ail the oliristiau Truths receive his most hearty concurrence , and aU tue Onrisuan
Virtues his constant practice . _ . . A s a Brother , Mr . Dunckerley stands unrivalled in his wdelatio-able exertions in the g lorious cause of Charity , and in promoting ' concord and unanimity , brotherly love , morality , and good KIIOWsbin , with the strictest order and decorum ; witness Ins many private and public charities , particularly bis recent donation at Jie Provincial Grand Lodge at Chelmsford * for the support of the - « I-loval Cumberland Free Masons' School ; " witness also the many excellent Charges he has given in the Provincial Grand pod ges wher » he has presided , and the uniform proofs his whole life has
manifested , that he " lets his lig ht shine before men . The various scenes this gentleman has experienced woiud require volumes to record ; the limits of our work will only admit ox the o-Pnend outlines of a character chequered with events , which could be sustained only by honesty and courage . "Honestas et Fovtituoo was a motto he took at ten years of age , when a thirst for g . ory , and desire to in the bustle of the worldinduced him to
a engage , le ? ve his school abruptly and enter the Royal Navy , where , during twenty-six years constant service , he had the honour and satisfaction to obtain the commendations and friendship of the loilowinc p-allant commanders , under whom he served , viz . Admirals Sir John Norris , Matthews , and Martin , Captains Coniisn , Kusseil , EerWey , Coates , JekylJ , Legge , Marshall , Byron , owanton , but parliamentary interestnor
Peyton , and Marlow , having no , any friend in power , that he then knew of , to assist him , his own modest merit was insufficient to procure him a command . _ T n the year 17 60 , upon Mr . Dunckerley ' s return from the siege of Quebec , an event happened which could not but fill him with astonishment ; as it placed him in a new and most extraordinary point of view . —A Ladv , receiving the Sacrament on her deathbed , made a declaration in all the awful solemnity of the occasion ,
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Sketch Of The Life Of Thomas Dunckerley, Esq. P.G.M.
As a crentleman Mr . Dunckerley is universally allowed to possess powerful mental abilities , which he has not failed to cu . tivate bv an inti .-r-ate knowledge of the Belles Lettves , and tnose arts and sciences thai refine and exalt the human mind ; and by a most extensive intercourse and acquaintance with the most illustrious and inoeriious in this and other kingdoms .
- nersonagt-s many With a most enlightened mind and an urbauity ot manners , inat endears him to every one , be fulfils all the relative duties in a manner truly exemplary . Ke has naturally a taste ior poetry , and exc lusive of tliose pieces which have received the stamp o , public approbation , his private friends have infinite cause to be charmed effusions of his Though conversant in science and
with the Mure . philosophical researches , he is of too virtuous and vigorous a iranie of mind , and too well-grounded in his relig ious and moral principles ever to suffer philosophy to lead to infidelity :. but ail the oliristiau Truths receive his most hearty concurrence , and aU tue Onrisuan
Virtues his constant practice . _ . . A s a Brother , Mr . Dunckerley stands unrivalled in his wdelatio-able exertions in the g lorious cause of Charity , and in promoting ' concord and unanimity , brotherly love , morality , and good KIIOWsbin , with the strictest order and decorum ; witness Ins many private and public charities , particularly bis recent donation at Jie Provincial Grand Lodge at Chelmsford * for the support of the - « I-loval Cumberland Free Masons' School ; " witness also the many excellent Charges he has given in the Provincial Grand pod ges wher » he has presided , and the uniform proofs his whole life has
manifested , that he " lets his lig ht shine before men . The various scenes this gentleman has experienced woiud require volumes to record ; the limits of our work will only admit ox the o-Pnend outlines of a character chequered with events , which could be sustained only by honesty and courage . "Honestas et Fovtituoo was a motto he took at ten years of age , when a thirst for g . ory , and desire to in the bustle of the worldinduced him to
a engage , le ? ve his school abruptly and enter the Royal Navy , where , during twenty-six years constant service , he had the honour and satisfaction to obtain the commendations and friendship of the loilowinc p-allant commanders , under whom he served , viz . Admirals Sir John Norris , Matthews , and Martin , Captains Coniisn , Kusseil , EerWey , Coates , JekylJ , Legge , Marshall , Byron , owanton , but parliamentary interestnor
Peyton , and Marlow , having no , any friend in power , that he then knew of , to assist him , his own modest merit was insufficient to procure him a command . _ T n the year 17 60 , upon Mr . Dunckerley ' s return from the siege of Quebec , an event happened which could not but fill him with astonishment ; as it placed him in a new and most extraordinary point of view . —A Ladv , receiving the Sacrament on her deathbed , made a declaration in all the awful solemnity of the occasion ,