Solomon Williams, letter, to Samson Occom, 1749 September 7
Author
Solomon Williams
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
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I have Read that
which
Mr. Wheelock has written
and believe it will be
best to Engage in a
School for a Term
with the
proviso which
he mentions — that your
health should be Restored
you may be at liber
ty to obey the orders
of the
Honourable
Commissioners. as yet I have
Received none, I would
ad
vise you to be thorough
in the use of means
for your Recovery,
I am your Sincere Friend
and
well-wisher
Praying God to direct and
bless you —
Solomon Williams