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.
Seventhly—I direct that, before every other thing, all my lawful debts may be paid; that my funeral be as plain as possible; that I may be buried by the side of my second wife, Charlotte Emilia Carey; and that the following inscription, and nothing more, may be cut on the stone which commemorates her, either above or below, as there may be room; viz.
“William Carey, born August 17th, 1761, died——
“A wretched, poor, and helpless worm,
On thy kind arms I fall.”
Eighthly—I hereby constitute and appoint my dear friends, the Rev. William Robinson, of Calcutta, and the Rev. John Mack, of Serampore, executors to this my last will and testament, and request them to perform all therein desired and ordered by me, to the utmost of their power.
Ninthly—I hereby declare this to be my last will and testament, and revoke all other wills and testaments of a date prior to this.
(Signed) William Carey.
(Signed) W. H. Jones, S. MʻIntosh.
The following minute, in reference to this removal of Dr. Carey, has been entered on the records of the Baptist Missionary Society.
“The Secretary having reported that intelligence had arrived of the death of Dr. Carey, at Serampore, on Monday, the 9th of June last, it was
“Resolved,