Note 110 — APPENDIX
Reading edition
This was the letter from the minister of the town inviting him:— Falmouth, November 15, 1744. Sir,—We need a school-master. Mr. Plaisted advises of your being at liberty. If you will undertake the service in this place, you may depend upon our being generous and your being satisfied. I wish you’d come as soon as possible, and doubt not but you’ll find things much to your content. Your humble ser’t, Thos. Smith. P. S. I write in the name and with the power of the selectmen of the town. If you can’t serve us, pray advise us per first opportunity. The salary for the first year was £200, in a depreciated currency.