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    In August, I very unexpectedly received an offer from the Trustees of Williston Seminary, at this place, (many of whom had known me at Amherst) to come here and take charge of a new Department just established in the Seminary - viz:- that of "Drawing and Commercial Business".   They offered only $1500. at first and added numerous conditions to the work.  So I declined, but they afterwards struck off the unpleasant sundries [underline], and bid $1800.  I finally agreed to come on and stay one term with a view of accepting a permanent position