FC 3213 L55 020.042
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November 3, 1857
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West
Place: Lea Hurst, Minto [Ontario]
From: John Smithurst
To: The C.W, Pewholders and other members of the St. Johns Ch Elora
Details: 4pp
Notes: This document is the rough draft of Reverend Smithurst’s letter of thanks to his congregation for their expression of kindness as he leaves Elora. Addressed to the Church Wardens, Pewholders, and congregation at large of St. John's in Elora, he cites the loss of his voice as one of the reasons for leaving. In a postscript, he says that the bishop [John Strachan] has offered him a compromise on the issue of wages still owing. By accepting this compromise, Smithurst wishes to protect the Church from scandal.
Smithurst, John