Att a Generall meeting of the Inhabitants of Salem village the 5th Day of october 1697:

Att a Generall meeting of the Inhabitants of Salem village the 5th Day of october 1697:

it was agreed and voted by the affore said Inhabitants by a unanimous Consent: that we will keep Tuse Day the: 12th Day of this Instant october as a Day of fasting and prayer to seeke Direction of the wonderfull Counsellor about providing a minister for us: and we dissire The Reverend mr. Haile mr. Noice and mr. Gerish to come to us and to be helpful to us in Carrying on the work of the said day

Salem Village Records