Sarah Simon, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 October 12
Author
Simon, Sarah
Date12 October, 1767
ms number767562.4
abstractSimon writes that she is glad her daughter Sarah has succeeded at
Wheelock’s school, and hopes her young son does as well. She also offers to send
another
daughter and another son.
handwritingHandwriting varies in size and wanders somewhat. However,
it is largely legible. When the handwriting is compared with that of manuscript
767559, which is signed Sarah Simon but appears to have been written by Edward
Deake, it seems probable that this is Simon's actual hand.
paperLarge single sheet is in good condition, with light staining,
creasing and wear.
inkBrown ink is heavily faded.
noteworthyThere is a pencil mark near the the trailer on one verso.
The trailer is in an unknown hand.
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These
few Lines are to let you know that I am well
at present — and I hope
these
will find you in the same
condition
I underStand that
my daughter gives
Mr. Wheelock
great
satisfaction
for which I am Glad and greatly
rejoice
and the Lord Reward you for your pains
and labor – for I Never Shall be able
to Reward you for it for I Cannot be thankful
enough for these
privileges —
I have Sent
my little Son up to you
take him to your Self
and keep him in subjection
keep him as Long as you please
until you think
that he Shall be capable of business
and if you want a girl I have one
about fourteen
years of age
3d day of next
month I Should be Glad
if you would take
her upon the Same
ConSideration and if you conclude to
[illegible][guess: keep
]
her I Should take it as a great favor
if you would Send me word as Soon as you Can
My Son
Manuel
desire to be received
Into your
Charity
School
for the design
he has for learning is because he believes that
he is called to be a public man So he thinks
learning to be necessary — and So no more
at present — Give my most
humble
regards to all your family
and So I Remain your humble
servant
Sarah Simon
[gap: tear]