Providence, November 24, 1781 : As a small acknowledgement of the grateful sentiments of esteem and respect, entertained by the subscriber, for the worthy freemen and inhabitants of the town of Foster, he begs them to accept a book-case, and the books enumerated in the following catalogue, free of charge, for the use of the town and they will oblige their friend, and most obedient humble servant, Theodore Foster. Catalogue of books belonging to the town of Foster.