Allyn Mather, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 January 18
Author
Mather, Allyn
Date18 January, 1768
ms number768118.1
abstractMather writes to Wheelock that he is doing well in his studies and is
ready to take a tour among the Indians if Wheelock wishes.
handwritingHandwriting is small, yet very clear and legible.
paperSmall square sheet is in good condition, with moderate staining
and creasing, and large tears near the site of the seal.
inkBlack
noteworthyThe trailer is in a different hand and spells the last name
as “Marther”.
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Since my last to the Doctor, through a kind and Indulgent providence, I have enjoyed a good state of health, better than I have for this long time, I am entirely free from those
discouragements which I have laboured under in that
respect. I am able to follow my studies the little time that is allotted me with a great deal of
ease
and delight, and find it no hard thing to keep way with my class. If the Doctor thinks best in the Spring, I should take a tour among the Indians in order to get
their
language, and
acquaintance with their
customs, it would be a
pleasure to me embrace the same. which knowledge or acquaintance
perhaps the Doctor may Judge will be more for my advantage and the design than what I am able to get while a freshman at
College. I close by asking
the continuation of the Doctors prayers for me at the Throne of grace, that I might be filled with the love of God, and love to the Souls of Men––
and so be made serviceable in my Day and Generation in a way which will most redound to Gods glory. And with humble Duty I subscribe
myself.
Your Dutiful Pupil
and
most obedient humble servant
Allyn
Mather