Elisha Hutchinson to Eleazar Wheelock. People of New Canaan have invited him to be minister offering him 60 pounds York money as salary and 150 for settlement. Writer does not think this sufficient as there are 50 to 60 families, industrious and frugal and but few separatists and churchmen. Asks advice regarding how to raise the money whether by taxing people (who might move away) or land. Will never forget addressee's paternal kindness. 1775 Dec 25. New Canaan., 1775-12-25

MS-1310, Box: 33, Folder: 775675.4 (Mixed Materials)
Elisha Hutchinson to Eleazar Wheelock. People of New Canaan have invited him to be minister offering him 60 pounds York money as salary and 150 for settlement. Writer does not think this sufficient as there are 50 to 60 families, industrious and frugal and but few separatists and churchmen. Asks advice regarding how to raise the money whether by taxing people (who might move away) or land. Will never forget addressee's paternal kindness. 1775 Dec 25. New Canaan., 1775-12-25

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