Minutes of the meeting of the Connecticut Board of Correspondents of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, 1765 September 18
Date18 September, 1765
ms number765518
abstractTwo copies of minutes from a meeting of the Connecticut Board that approve Wheelock’s expenses for the School, and list items to be considered, including sending Whitaker and Occom to Europe.
handwritingVersion of minutes written in Wheelock's hand is informal yet largely clear and legible. Another in an unknown hand, likley that of Nathaniel Whitaker, is more formal and slightly more legible.
paperThere are two separate sheets of paper -- one small sheet, and one long sheet torn lengthwise from a larger one. Both are in good-to-fair condition, with light creasing, staining and wear. Repair work has been done on the central crease of the long, thin sheet.
inkDark brown, and brown-black.
noteworthyOn two verso, the meaning, or intended meaning, of the word "theer" is uncertain, and so the word has been left untagged. Non-contemporary notes have been made on each document in pencil; these notes have not been transcribed.
signatureWheelock appears to initialize the copy in his hand; otherwise, there is no signature.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
- 1.Whether they will Send Mr. Whitaker to Europe to beg for the School and Support of missionaries.
- 2.Whether they will Send Mr. Occom with him
- 3.Whether they will apply to the Society = for a commission for Indian Affairs =
- 4.Whether they will address the Corporation of Nassau Hall for a Degree for Mr. Kirtland.
- 5.Whether they will return the Thanks of this Board to Sir William Johnson for his Favourable recommendation of our Indian Affairs
- 6.Whether we shall not desire the non attending members of this Board to resign.
- 7.whether we will apply for Incorporation. ew
- 1.Whether they will Send Mr. Whitaker to Europe
- 2.Whether they will Send Mr. Occom with him
- 3.Whether they will apply to the Society in London for Propagating the Gospel in New England and Parts adjacent for a commission
- 4.Whether they will address the Corporation of Nassau to give Mr. Kirtland his Degree.
- 5.Whether the Board will examine and certify my accounts
- 6.Whether they will return thanks to Sir William for his favourable recommendation of this School —
- 7.Whether they will apply for an incorporation from the Crown.
- 8.Whether the not attending members of this board Shall not be desired to resign
- 9.Whether a commission Shall be given to Mr. Charles J. Smith
- 10.Whether they will consider the application of the Indians at Onaquaga for help to build mills etc. among them. This was proposed by Mr. Wheelock to the Board, and Some talk upon it; but the board objected that it was out their Sphere to promote any Such thing as a board, but Said it was a good thing, and that it was well to encourage it, and that they think it proper as opportunity offers, to Speak encouraging of Such a Scheme, but declined doing any thing by vote or by any act of the Body