Original sentence: Bresee and the APCA, a merger between the two denominations was agreed, with consummation to be at Chicago in October
Edited sentence: Bresee and the APCA, a plan of union between the two denominations was agreed, with consummation to be at Chicago in October.This required considerable negotiation as like other pastors in the APCA, Hoople was a strong, independent-minded leader "who resented any compromise of congregational autonomy"