Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to Lady Pepperel, 1765 May 30
Date30 May, 1765
ms number765530.1
abstractWheelock apologizes for not being able to visit and express his gratitude for her assistance, and introduces the bearers, Whitaker and Occom.
handwritingHandwriting is largely clear and legible, with few deletions and additions.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with minimal staining, creasing and wear.
inkBlack-brown ink is faded.
Persistent Identifier
The urgency of my return Home Soon, forbids me the Pleaſure of Waiting upon your Lady ſhip at your own House to manifeſt my Gratitude for paſt
expreſsion of your Favour to the Indian Charity
School under my Care; and also to let you know the preſent openings in Providence, and Opportunity to Serve the Deſigns of the Redeemers Kingdom. I have therefore Deſired the Bearers the Rev.d
[illegible]
Meſsrs
Whitaker, And Occom to Wait upon you, who will be able to acquaint you
particularly of Affairs, pleaſe Madam to accept Sincereſt Duty and Reſpects from, Madam,
Your Ladyſhips
Moſt
Obediend
&
Moſt humble Serv.t
Eleazar Wheelock
^[below]Lady Pepperel^
To Lady Pepperell
May 30th 1765
Loading...