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replied through Dr. Peters with becoming spirit to the equally serious intimations that the funds arising from the collections might not meet with proper investments, but there is a lack of this spirit underthe present implications. But it is only surmise, and not evidence, that their good friends in England had some grounds for their kind suggestions and inquiries. The Trustees did not adjourn this important meeting of 14 June until they had appointed " Dr. Smith their Secretary, to take charge of their Minutes and Proceedings and to give his assistance to the Treasurer whenever it may be required ; which services he is to perform without any further consideration than the said additional sum of One Hundred Pounds per annum " already noted. From this time greater care is preserved, and more detail observed in the Minutes of the Trustees, for the excellent workmanship and industry of Dr. Smith were observed in this minor office as in all his engagements.