Solomon Williams, letter, to Samson Occom, 1749 September 7
Date7 September, 1749
ms number749507
abstractWilliams advises Occom to follow the advice given by Wheelock (see manuscript 749506).
handwritingInformal handwriting is highly stylized and difficult to decipher.
paperSmall single sheet is in good-to-fair condition with moderate creasing, staining and wear.
noteworthyThis letter is on same paper as manuscript 749506.
signatureThe signature is abbreviated, and the superscription is difficult to decipher.
EventsOccom leaves his studies
Persistent Identifier
Septr 1749
Dear Samſon
I have Read yt
wch
Mr Wheelock has written
& believe it will be
beſt to Engage in a School for a Term with ye
proviſo which he mentions — yt your health ſhd be Reſtord you may be at liberty to obey the orders of the
Honble
Commiſſioners. as yet I have
Recd none, I wd
adviſe you to be thor'o in the uſe of means for your Recovery,
I am your ſincere Friend
&
well wiſher
Prayg God to direct &
Bleſs you —
Solo:[illegible] Williams
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