The board consisted of seven men, chosen by the settlers, and as I was now one of them, they gave me the office of President.

It was also resolved by the board, to send out two agents for the purpose of soliciting aid for the erection of houses for worship, and for the maintenance of schools in the colony.
The Rev.N.Paul was chosen one of their agents, and he received from me a power of attorney, authorising him to collect funds for the above purposes in England, Ireland, and Scotland; the other, I.Lewis was empowered to solicit and collect funds for the same objects in the United States.
Preparations were immediately made to fit Mr.Paul out for his mission to England, from whence he was to remit any funds he might receive to Arthur Tappan, of New York City; first to pay for his outfit, and afterwards to the treasurer of the board of managers, for the support of schools in Wilberforce.

Mr.Paul, however, still lacked money to proceed to England, and therefore went to Rochester, where he found my old and tried friend Everard Peck; who was ever known as the poor man's friend, and the support of the weak everywhere.

To this good man, whose memory is still dear to thousands, Mr.Paul showed his power of attorney, at the same time informing him of the condition and wants of the colony; and as was ever his wont, when help was needed, his purse, (though not one of the heaviest), was at his service.

Through the kind influence of Mr.Peck, and some of the colored friends in that city, a note for seven hundred dollars was drawn up, signed by Mr.P.and cashed at the Bank, which enabled the agent to make the voyage without further delay.