Matthew Graves, letter, to the Earl of Dartmouth, 1770 August 5
Date5 August, 1770
ms number770455
abstractGraves writes that George Whitefield is dead, that Occom has become “vile” after having been “exalted” in England, and that Wheelock is building a new school that will be largely for whites.
handwritingFormal handwriting is clear and legible.
paperThere are two separate sheets, one folded in half like a book. Both sheets are in good condition with light-to-moderate creasing, staining and wear. The edges appear to have been trimmed.
inkBrown.
noteworthyA note on top of one recto indicates that this document is a copy. A tag affixed to one recto reads: “One of 23 papers personally presented to Dartmouth College by Lord Dartmouth, Oct. 26, 1904.” There are markings in crayon on the address page:"84" in red crayon and crossed out in blue crayon, then "230" written and circled in blue crayon.
signatureThe signature is abbreviated.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
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