Mary Secutor, letter to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 July 28
Date28 July, 1768
ms number768428.2
abstractMary asks for permission to leave the school.
handwritingHandwriting is somewhat loose, yet formal and clear. Letter case with regard to the letter S is difficult to decipher.
paperSingle medium-sized sheet is in good condition, with light creasing, staining and wear.
inkBlack.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
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I am not insensible of my Obligation to the Doctor for his paternal
care over me ever since I have been the School. my faults have been overlooked with tenderness when they have deserved Severity— I am quite discouraged with myself.
the longer I Stay in the School
the worse I am
dont think I Shall ever do any good to the
cause: and it will Cost a great deal to keep me here, which will be Spending Money to no purpose. I have been more trouble to the
Doctor then all my mates. dont think I deserve
the honour of being in your School! if agreeable to the
Doctor I Should be glad to leave the School
next week and be no longer a member of it
Honoured Sir I Would beg leave to
Subscribe mySelf Your
Humble Servant
Mary Secuter
To the
Rev.
Mr.
Eleazar Wheelock DD
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