(seq. 2)

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him such reasonable Support as the Society's
Stock will allow*. And upon further conferring
with Mr. Kirkland ~

Voted That he be allowed One hundred pounds
{Sterling} {per} annum as a Missionary at Oneida; and
inasmuch as he has at great pains & expence
acquired the knowledge of the Indian language
so as to carry on the service without the charge
of an Interpreter.

Voted That in consideration thereof he be
allowed the further Sum of Thirty pounds {Sterling}
{per} annum: the said allowances to continue
until further Order.

Mr Kirkland having brought with him
an Indian man called Thomas, a Deacon of
the Church; and represented to the Board that
he has since January last acted as a Catechist
and Schoolmaster among the said Indians, and
that he bears an extreme a good character for
understanding and Piety.

Voted That he be allowed Twenty pounds {Sterling} {per}

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*Provided the Corporation of Harvard College, and the corresponding
Members of the Society in Scotland for promoting Christian knowledge will
join with the Commissioners in the Appointment of Mr. Kirkland and
will contribute to his Support.

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per annum until further order, he continuing
to perform the services aforesaid; and that he
be paid ten pounds {Sterling} for his past services to
this time.

Voted That the {Sterling} money aforesaid be paid at
the rate of £133.6.8 {lawfull} money for £100_ {Sterling}

That half a years Salary be advanced to Mr.
Kirkland, the remainder of his salary to be
paid at the years end.

Voted. That the foregoing proceedings be
communicated to the Corporation of Harvard
College, that they may make such provision
out of {Doctor} Williams's donation towards the
support of said Mission as they shall think proper.
And that the same be likewise communicated
to the Commissioners of the Scots Society, that
they may, if they think fit assist in carrying on
the Service aforesaid.

Copy {Andrew} Oliver