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In 1831, Hawks took his first church appointment, as rector of St. Stephen's Church on the corner of Broome and Chrystie streets in New York City.

There his sermons attracted a large congregation.

On 4 October, a mere nine months since he had moved to St. Stephens ', the congregation of nearby St. Thomas Church called upon him to take over as their rector.

The position offered $ 1, 500 in annual salary with an additional $ 500 for other expenses.

Hawks turned the offer down.

St. Thomas did not give up, and Hawks eventually accepted their offer on 17 December, becoming the third rector for St. Thomas Church.