Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to Samson Occom, 1774 Febuary 6

Author Wheelock, Eleazar

Date6 February, 1774

Call Number774156.1

abstractWheelock writes to express his thankfulness for Occom's letter, and encourages visits from Occom, Joseph Johnson, and Jacob Fowler.

handwritingHandwriting is informal, yet mostly clear and legible.

paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.

inkBrown-black.

noteworthyThis document is a draft of manuscript 774156.2.

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My dear M.r Occom
I lately received a refreſhing letter from you which
containd Some Articles of Inlelligence which were truly
reviving and animating to me, after a long Scene of Sorrowſ TrialsLabour,
Diſappointm[illegible][guess: ts] Labours & Fatigue & Diſcouragment in my Indian Affairs.
The Proſpect You give me of a Foundation being laid
for much good to the Savages of the wilderneſs, is the very one
I have been long waiting & hoping,& praying for.
And is Joſeph Johnſon become a zealous Servant and
Preacher of Chriſt Jesus? the Lord mercifully endow
him & your Brother Jacob & David too with double
Portions of the Spirit of Elias — and make them ſtrong
and Steadfaſt in the Redeemers Cauſe — I long much to
See them — I have been waiting and expecting your
coming 'till my Eyes fail— I cant but think it might
serve Some very good Purpoſes, if you Should take a
Journey hither, and get some Idea of my Plans,
& Prospects — you may preach your way quite here.
only ſend word by Somebody beforehand of your Disign and I believe be kindly received alalong, & So have
opportunity to do much good — and I can aſsure you,
you will be very kindly received here both by the Engliſh &
& make no doubt by the Indians—But if You Should not think it to be
expedient to come your ſelf I wiſh you would incourag
the coming of Joseph & Jacob. —
I have juſt got to the End of my Journey, and I feal in
haſt to Set my affairs in Order to leave them and go
to reſt — I wiſh you & thoſe Young men may be inſtruments
to do much for the Reedemer when I am no more.
Accept my Love to You & M rs Occom and all yours.
I am yours very coridally
Eleazar Wheelock
To Revd M.r Occom
 Feby 6. 1774.

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