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our private opinions may be, unless, we
have a higher conviction of duty; and
here comes in the most important part
of all, don't let us pattern too much,
one after another, but let each one build
up a character for himself to the whole
society will be strenghened thereby.
Your friend W^m. L. Thomas

Sarah J Miller also read an article
on fashions, showing how, even the poor
farmers & plain Quakers are aping its
votanis, & often therby disregarding, health
convenience & modesty.

The following motion, in substance
to change the order of places of meeting,
was adopted, & the Sec. directed to make
out a list in accordance with its provisions,
the same to take effect after the
date of our next meeting: In going
through the alphabetical list, drop the
first three names until the second round