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Jonathan Thomas His Book 1798

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to pay him well for his time and trouble, and to enable him to keep the mill in good order repair which he ought to do at his own expense out of his profits, which you allow him, and further we propose that you admit your brothers the Tuscaroras to enjoy part of the advantages of this mill. 3rd Brothers We also propose to encourage you in keeping up a school for the education of your children by agreeing to pay part of the salary to your former master John Quinney if he will agree again to teach; we are willing to pay 25 dollars a Quarter for one year at least, if you will agree to make up as much more as will to encourage him to keep steadily. Our Friends who stay amongst you will pay the money punctually when a