Andrew Oliver, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1757 November 28
Date28 November, 1757
ms number757628.1
abstractOliver writes that he does not approve of an ordination for Samson Occom at present, since only the Niantics would benefit. There is no allowance now for a new mission.
handwritingVery formal, neat and clear.
paperModerate-to-heavy creasing and staining. Some tearing around remnants of seal, leading to minor loss of text.
signatureAbbreviated
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