Extract from the Gazette, 1742
Printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette, October 28, 1742.

About two Weeks ago, one John Leek, of Cohansie in West-New-Jersey, after twelve Months Deliberation, made himself an Eunuch (as it is said) for the Kingdom of Heaven’s Sake, having made such a Construction upon Mat. xix. 12. He is now under Dr. Johnson’s Hands, and in a fair way of doing well. [October 28]

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