quarterages

We have taken up our pen to inform you that our Conference commenced in this city on Monday last, and the case of Brother ---- came before us, and, after a thorough investigation of the subject, the Conference thought it no breach of discipline in his calling in the white elder to administer the Lord's Supper; and as it respects his debt on the circuit, which caused his horse to be sold, we are of the opinion that, had Brother ---- received his full quarterages on the circuit, he would have been able to discharge his debts honorably; but having examined his returns, we have found he has come short of receiving his quarterages by eighty dollars.

History of the African Methodist Episcopal Church 1891