Jonathan Murdock, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 February 26
Date26 February, 1767
ms number767176.1
abstractMurdock lists the various reasons why he cannot undertake a mission.
handwritingFormal handwriting is somewhat uneven, yet clear and legible. The trailer is in an unknown hand.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear. There is a prominent watermark.
inkBrown ink is lightly faded.
layoutThe first page of the letter is on one recto, but the second page is on two recto, not one verso.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.