Nathaniel Whitaker, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 May 29

Author Whitaker, Nathaniel

Date29 May, 1766

Call Number766329.1

abstractWhitaker writes that Occom is recovered from his dysentary, and requests an account of all the money received from the London Commissioners. He reports on money already subscribed and on Mr. Penn’s gift, and hints at possible trouble to come from enemies of the design.

handwritingHandwriting is formal, clear and legible.

paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear. A tear near the remnants of the seal results in a minor loss of text.

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noteworthyOn one recto, it is uncertain to which organization Whitaker refers when he says "y.e Society" and so it has been left untagged (it is possibly the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge). On two verso, it is uncertain to which Mr. Mosely Whitaker refers, Samuel or Ebenezer (it is likely the former), and so he has been left untagged. For more information on both, see the Person Index. Whitaker uses the Latin phrase “ubi est” (Where is s/he/it?).

layoutThe first page of the letter is on one recto, but the second page is on two verso not one verso. The third page is on one verso.

EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain

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Rev. and very dear Brother

I am Still in good health.
through the great goodness of God, and So is Mr. Occom
though he is but just recovered from an ill turn of
the dysentery without blood which confined three or
4 Days. I have, my dear brother, Seen much of the goodness
of God Since I have been here, and also of the working of
Satan. I now forbear Saying anything to you of Some
of his old tricks for a certain reason, concluding you
will hear Something from other hands. O that we may
go on trusting and hoping in God, and quietly waiting for
his Salvation. I verily believe that God will appear
in his own time and way to confound all who rise up a
gainst this glorious design. O pray much for me, for
I expect Shortly to arm for battle, unless the Lord pre­
vent, and I can assure you I am not afraid to fight in this
good cause especially as enemies here begin, even before­
hand, to lick the dust. I beg, my Good Sir, that you would
Send me with all Speed, an authentic account of all the
monies you received of the London Commissioners and of all they did towards
Mr. Occoms Education. It may be Something will open
here which will give Some light — Mr. Lane one of the Society told me this day
that they remit very little below £1000 sterling per An. to
their C––– ubi est !!!!!!! You can procure of Mr. Shaw
of New London an account of all Mr. Occom has received of the Boston Commissioners
and let it be attested —These things may keep me here a
little longer, but they will turn out gloriously by and by
The wrath of man Shall praise thee, etc.
I can't Say how much Money is already subscribed, but
I believe about £1500 sterling The faithful ministers here
grow more and more bold in this cause. Dear Mr. Romain
on reading the narrative was So affected that he could not re­
frain, and made a Collection in his Church of £ 107 2.[illegible][guess: s]3 sterling
It is evident the cause gains ground by opposition, and all
will be got which the Redeemer Sees best. It may be it is best
it Should yet live on its providence, and that his glory will
this way be more conspicuous — his will be done — but should
I procure no more than what is in hand and what I have assurance
of, it will pay for my Coming, but I can't think but
much more will be done. Mr. Penn has given; how much
I can't Say — He Seems disposed to encourage the School's removal
into the back Part of his Province toward fort Duquesne.
or it may possibly be accommodated near Coos; for
[gap: tear] Wentworth, who hopes for New Hampshire Government Seems
[gap: tear][guess: desirous] of it. But where would you choose it? I tell here
[gap: tear][guess: but] 5 or 6 townships would likely be settled at once if
land could be procured on good terms. But I wait
your answer to former letters on this head. Somehow
or other I have missed every opportunity of Sending the
Bibles which I have procured. I think it best not to Send
you any Goods just now — Mr. Whitefield will write you
by this Ship; he is poorly with his asthma — Mrs. White
field
gives much love to you and madam. I received yours
of February 12 last week — am grieved for Mr. Smiths in
disposition. Pray get Mr. Smith to declare what Mr.
Forbes
offered him last Summer to engage with the
Boston Commissioners and write me well attested the conversation
which passed between you and Mr. Mosely about displacing
Mr. Smith, and the vote of the board respecting his going
to another place; and how long the Indians at Onaquaga
were neglected by the Boston Commissioners and the State of their application to us last year
 (turn over.)
Perhaps you wonder why I ask for So many things and So well
attested — but you must excuse my telling you just now, You may
know hereafter. There is no news here — it is a time of general
health. Give much Love to all my dear friends — don't forget
to pray for me — And allow me, my dear Brother to sub
scribe myself
your unfeigned friend and servant in Christ

Nathl Whitaker
Rev. Mr. Whitakers
 Letters
May 29th 1766


To
The Rev. Mr. Eleazar Wheelock
 in
 Lebanon
 Connecticut
Per favour of Capt.
Marshall
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