David Avery, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 February 14
Date14 February, 1767
ms number767164
abstractAvery requests leave to go on a ride to relax his mind.
handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear.
paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkBold brown-black.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
Persistent Identifier
Lebanon
February 14: 1767.
Rev.
and very worthy Sir,
Having
applied very close to Study for a considerable Time, I find a great Want of necessary
diversion to relax my Mind a little — If agreeable to
Mr. Wheelock, I desire Liberty to take a ride tomorrow as far as Norwich — If, Sir, you will please to grant this Favour, you will much contribute to the Health of him, who is, with the
deepest
submission,
Rev. Sir,
Your most dutiful and
most obedient Servant
David Avery
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