Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 November 12
Date12 November, 1768
ms number768612.1
abstractOccom writes to explain his reasons for not visiting.
handwritingInformal handwriting is clear and legible.
paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkBrown.
noteworthyThe trailer on one verso is in Wheelock's hand; however, the trailer at the bottom of one recto is in an unknown hand.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
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I intended to come up to your
house before now, but I heard, you was Coming down So far as my house, and I have been very ill for
Some Days, I have a bad pain in one of my Shoulders. I was
at Dr.
Whitaker's last
Wednesday, and he informs me that You had been very ill for Some Time, and I would come up next week, but I am afraid to ride, for only riding to Norwich and
Landing
last
wednesday has greatly aggravated my Pain, but I intend to be up as
Soon as I can; the rest of family are well, this with Duty to you and Madam, is from
your most unworthy Servant
Samson Occom
To The Rev.
Dr.
Wheelock
From Mr.
Occom
November 12. 1768.
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