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the assembly except three, was concluded an errour. But this overwhelming vote changed not the elder's views; and being, according to Winthrop, a man of violent spirit, impetuous in his feelings, and impatient of rebuke, he was not silenced. Nov. 23d, 1631, the Court took up the matter and sent a letter to the church advising them to take into consideration, whether Mr. Browne were fit to be continued their elder or not, Winthrop, I. 67, 95. to which an unsatisfactory reply was given. Dec. 8th, on complaint of members of the congregation, the Governor and others again met in assembly with them at Watertown; the complaints were heard, and, after much debate, a reconciliation was effected, each party promising to reform what hath been amiss. But the excitement continued, and in Nov. 1632, Winthrop records The congregation of Watertown discharged their elder, Richard Browne, of his office, for his unfitness in regard of his passion and distemper in speech, having been oft admonishe