Samuel Provoost

14 June 1786

Samuel Provoost is endorsed by the New York convention of Episcopalians as their choice for a bishop. 

20 -26 June 1786

The second General Convention convenes at Christ Church in Philadelphia

14 September 1786 

William White is elected Bishop of Pennsylvania.

21 September 1786

The New York Episcopal convention meets to sign a testimonial supporting Samuel Provoost's selection as bishop.

10-11 October 1786

General Convention reconvenes in Wilmington, Delaware, and makes alterations in the Book of Common Prayer and canons to address concerns of the Archibshiop of Canterbury. The convention then certifies the elections of White, Provoost, and of David Griffith of Virginia as bishops.  White and Provoost soon leave for England.