Copyright, 1907 BY WILLIAM SALTER HARVARD COLLEGE MAY 27 1919 Liber to be No. The Plimpton Press Norwood Mass. U.S.A. Rev. William Salter, BURLINGTON, Iowa, March 16, 1846. DEAR SIR: At a meeting of the Congregational Church and Society of Burlington, held at the usual place of worship on Sabbath afternoon, March 15, 1846, it was "Resolved, That the Church and Society invite the Rev. William Salter to become the Pastor of the Church.” The undersigned were then appointed a Committee to wait upon you and ascertain whether you will consent to become their Pastor, and to extend to you the invitation above expressed. It affords us pleasure to be able to state that all the members of the Church and of the Society also, as far as we have been able to learn, are cordially united in this important matter, and we sincerely hope you can make it consistent with your own happiness and views of duty to come and labor among us. In behalf of the Church and Society, Truly yours, WILLIAM H. STARR, ALBERT S. SHACKFORD, Committee. OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, 150 NASSAU ST., NEW YORK, June 10, 1846. Rev. William Salter, DEAR BROTHER: Brother Reed has forwarded to us the application of the Church in Burlington for aid in your support. The providence of God, which called our beloved brother who preceded you so soon to his rest, has directed your footsteps, we cannot doubt, to your present post of responsibility, and the spirit of God we trust will be given to you and your people that you may strive together in hope and rejoicing for the furtherance of the gospel among you. We are happy to hear that you design to be installed. It is an important matter and I hope it will take place soon, and that you and the people will look upon Burlington as your home. That you may be greatly blessed in your labors there, and in all your endeavors to extend the kingdom of Christ, is the prayer of one who will never cease to rejoice in your joy, nor to sympathize with you in trial. |