This present testifieth, that we whose names are above written, do engage to pay the said several sums by us, every particular man, to pay as above said, unto Mr. Morgan Jones, for the carrying on the work of the ministry for this present year ensuing, beginning the said year, from the day of his coming, &c, hither, and carrying on the said work, and allow the said payment in good Indian corn, at 2s. for a bushel, winter wheat at 5s. by a bushel, &c."

Mr. Riker in his annals of Newtown, says: --

"The Rev. Morgan Jones had again changed his ministerial relations. The people of Eastchester had long desired to have him, and, perhaps, had enjoyed his services for a few months in the fall and winter of 1683. They now afford a liberal inducement, and he began to officiate there August 3d, 1685. The original agreement with him at Newtown, never

a See Westchester. b Westchester Kec

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having been fulfilled, either as respected his salary or the fitting up of his residence; he applied to the governor and council for redress. A summons to the town authorities to appear and answer, was sufficient ; they satisfied Mr. Jones, and on April 27th, 1686, he gave them receipts in full.

Of his services in Newtown little is known beyond what has been related. His administration of baptism and the marriage vow is incidentally mentioned. He was a ready speaker, and of a conciliatory disposition ; but different accounts are given of his character and qualifications. Dr. Calomy, in speaking of him while settled in Wales, intimates that he wanted capacity, but was honest. But Dr. Mather in his Magnalia, sets him in a positively bad light ; yet I attach but little importance to his statements about Mr.