There is no evidence to suggest that Edinburgh took Newton up on his offer to contribute to Maclaurin's salary. Maclaurin began his appointment to the University of Edinburgh on 3 November 1725.
Walang katibayan Edinbur sa iminumungkahi na kinuha Newton up sa kanyang mga nag-aalok ng kontribusyon sa Maclaurin ng suweldo. Maclaurin nagsimula ang kanyang appointment sa University of Edinburgh sa 3 Nobyembre 1725.