Four Letters written by the Rev. George Millard. 3d 
should be more so to contribute towards it were I able; However my Prayers 
for a Blessing on that glorious undertaking shall not be wanting; nor yet 
my endeavours in promoting Xtian Knowledge at home, as much as lies in 
the power of 
Sir, 
Y" most humble, and 
most obedient Serv'. 
Geo: Millard. 
mm PS. 
I ca’nt tell whether I ever acquainted you y' I have set up a small 
school at Calston, another Living which I have, in this County, where 6 Poor 
Children (among others) are taught to read at my own Jixpence, and supply’d 
with School Books; and y* same method pursu’d in catechising y™, & teaching 
__y™ Prayers as here at Box. This like wise you may mention in y® acc if you 
think fit. 
I begg my humble service to Mr. Nelson, Mr. Shute, & y* rest of y* Society 
I have the Honour to be acquainted with. 
[On the second page of the-above letter is a sketch, carefully 
ruled in outline, of the “‘ Gift Table,’ with some simple ornamen- 
tation atop, and within it the following inscription :—] 
Prov: 19. 2. 
That the Soul be without Knowledge 
it is not good. 
A Table 
of Benefactors to the Charity-School 
set up in this Parish, A.D. 1707. 
I. Dame Rachel Speke of Haselbury, in this Parish, did by Will bearing 
Date the 26 day of Oct: 1711, give the Interest and profit of one hundred 
pounds for ever, for teaching poor children to read, and instructing them in 
the Knowledge and Practice of the Christian Religion, as profess’d and taught 
in the Church of England. 
eo. 
[The letter is addressed :—] 
For 
M: Newman at the Reverend 
Mr Shute’s in Bartlet’s Buildings 
Holborn 
London 
