(seq. 6)
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10 revisions | heidimarie at Jun 29, 2020 04:47 PM | |
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(seq. 6)[left page] " Mr Kirkland haveing {brought} with him an Indian man, called Thomas a Deacon of the Church & represented to the Board, that he has since {January} last, acted as a Catechist & Shoolmaster among the Indians & that he bears an extreme good Character for Understanding & Piety , This Corporation heartily rejoyce in the agreeable Prospect that opens of enlarging the Redeemers kingdom & of carrying the Gospel to those [Friendly?] of Indians, who have for so long a time & all in Darkness & readily joyn with the Commissioners in promoting this excellent Design & accordingly it was Voted 1. That the Corporation agree to the Appointment of the {reverend} Mr Samuel Kirkland to be a Missionary at Oneida. Voted 2. That one {hundred pounds Sterling} is a Reasonable Allowance to Mr. Kirkland, for one years Salary & that he be allowed & paid out of {Doctor} Williams' Donation to the College one half the [L'd?] Sum for this Voted 3. That the Corporation agree to the Sum of {L30 Sterling per annum} to be given to Mr Kirkland, in consideration of his pains & expence in acquiring the Indian Language, so as to carry on religious Worship without the help of an Interpreter & that one half of each Sum Viz. {L75 --?] be allowed to him out of {Doctor} Williams Donation to the College, the {said} Allowance to continue till further Order ~ Voted 4. That the Corporation agree to the | (seq. 6) |