Eleazar Wheelock, letter of recommendation, 1768 November 23
Author
Wheelock, Eleazar
Date23 November, 1768
ms number768623.2
abstractWheelock writes a pass recommending two Oneida Indians, William and
Hannah, as they travel home from the Charity School.
handwritingHandwriting is not Wheelock's. It is clear and
legible.
paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with light staining and
wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyThis document is possibly a copy.
signatureThe abbreviated signature does not appear to be
Wheelock's.
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These certify that the Bearer,
William an
Oneida Indian has been with me in order to accompa=
=ny
his Sister, who has been several Months in
this School, back to her Friends — has
behaved well since
he came to me, as has also his Sister since she has been
in
this School, and being now on their Journey home,
and
William wholly Ignorant of the english language,
and
Hannah his Sister, but little acquainted with it
—
I do therefore recommend them to the Civilities.
Charities and
kindness of all people, as they shall see
occasion, and have opportunity to express
and
show the same on their way