Salem village the first of August 1696
All The free Holders and other Inhabitants of this Village that are quallified according to Law
are Hereby Requiered In His majesties Name to meet together att Their usiall place of meeting on
wensday next Being the fift Day of this Instant August att three a clock In the after noon to
Consider of and agree about what wee shall do about A minister: and also to Agree who shall Receive
the Contribution and how it shall be Disposed of: By ordor of Thee Committe
Thomas putnam Clerk