Yesterday the Rev. Mr. Cleveland arrived here from Connecticut in order to settle his affairs; but whether he will tarry among us is uncertain.
Halifax Gazette, Jun 15, 1754. Page 2, Column 2. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=4p3FJGzxjgAC&dat=17540615&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
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