Hezekiah Calvin, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 December 26

Author Calvin, Hezekiah

Date26 December, 1767

Call Number767676.2

abstractCalvin confesses to drunkenness and vows not to drink again.

handwritingHandwriting slants somewhat, but is clear and legible.

paperSingle small sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.

inkBlack.

Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.

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Honored Sir
With shamefacedness and humbleness of Heart
I write you these Lines, owning and confessing my heinous Crimes
 the last evening being the 25th of December
I confess I was Drunk;ꞈ Swearing and cursing followed, which I
knew not of only as I was informed so this Morning, and am
Sorry for it, — I hear that they say I make mock at your
Night discourses, . which I think is false, if But being guilty of
so many Crimes I Dare not ask for forgiveness, But
I promise never to Drink Liquor again and promise to Mend
my Life and Conduct for the future God assisting me
I am willing to Suffer anything that might make my
Schoolmates know the wickedness of getting Drunk
or that they might not take that example of me
Sir I am thy Disobedient
and undutiful Servant

Hezekiah Calvin
Hezekiah Calvins confession
1767.
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