The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, January, 1835Various
Religion
The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, January, 1835
Various
Baptists -- Periodicals
The following has appeared in several of the public papers as a
transcript of the Doctor's will. Although no copy of this document has
reached us direct from India, yet, as it carries internal evidence of
its authenticity, and has been very widely circulated already, we do not
hesitate to insert it in our pages. Our readers will especially mark, in
the direction given as to his epitaph, that deep humility which was so
prominent a feature in the character of this great and good man.
I, William Carey, Doctor of Divinity, residing at Serampore,
in the province of Bengal, being in good health, and of sound
mind, do make this my last will and testament in manner and
form following:--
First--I utterly disclaim all or any right or title to the
premises at Serampore, called the Mission Premises, and every
part and parcel thereof, and do hereby declare that I never
had, or supposed myself to have, any such right or title.
Secondly--I disclaim all right and title to the property
belonging to my present wife, Grace Carey, amounting to
25,000 rupees, more or less, which was settled upon her by a
particular deed, executed previously to my marriage with her.
Thirdly--I give and bequeath to the College of Serampore, the
whole of my museum, consisting of minerals, shells, corals,
insects, and other natural curiosities, and a Hortus Siccus.
Also the folio edition of Hortus Woburnensis, which was
presented to me by Lord Hastings; Taylor's Hebrew Concordance,
my collection of Bibles in foreign languages, and all my books
in the Italian and German languages.
Fourthly--I desire that my wife, Grace Carey, will collect from
my library whatever books in the English language she wishes
for, and keep them for her own use.
Fifthly--From the failure of funds to carry my former
intentions into effect, I direct that my library, with the
exceptions above made, be sold by public auction, unless it, or
any part of it, can be advantageously disposed of by private
sale, and that from the proceeds 1,500 rupees be paid as a
legacy to my son Jabez Carey, a like sum having heretofore been
paid to my sons Felix and William.
Sixthly--It was my intention to have bequeathed a similar sum
to my son Jonathan Carey, but GOD has so prospered him that he
is in no immediate want of it. I direct that, if any thing
remains, it be given to my wife, Grace Carey, to whom I also
bequeath all my household furniture, wearing apparel, and
whatever other effects I may possess, for her proper use and
behoof.
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