David Crosby, letter to Eleazar Wheelock, 1769 August 19
Date19 August, 1769
ms number769469
abstractCrosby writes to introduce his brother William, who wishes to enter the school.
handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear, yet letter case is frequently difficult to decipher, especially with regard to the letter S.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light-to-moderate creasing, staining and wear.
inkBlack-brown.
noteworthyIn instances where there is some question as to whether a word is spelled with an “e” or an undotted “i,” an “e” has been used. The right edge of two recto shows on the scan of one recto. It is possible that when Crosby refers to his father, he is in fact referring to his father-in-law (Crosby's wife's maiden name was Thomas).
signatureLetter is signed David Crosbey, as opposed to the verified spelling, Crosby.
layoutThe first page of letter is on one recto, but second page of letter is on two recto, not one verso.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.