Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to Samson Occom, 1774 Febuary 6
Date6 February, 1774
ms number774156.1
abstractWheelock writes to express his thankfulness for Occom's letter, and encourages visits from Occom, Joseph Johnson, and Jacob Fowler.
handwritingHandwriting is informal, yet mostly clear and legible.
paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyThis document is a draft of manuscript 774156.2.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
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Dartmouth College
6th
February 1774
My dear Mr.
Occom
I lately received a refreshing letter from you which
contained Some Articles of intelligence which were truly reviving and animating to me, after a long Scene of sorrows
Trials,
disappointments Labours and Fatigue in my Indian Affairs.
The prospect You give me of a Foundation being laid for much
good to the Savages of the wilderness, is the very one I have been long waiting and hoping, for. And is Joseph
Johnson become a zealous Servant and Preacher of Christ Jesus? the Lord mercifully endow him and your Brother Jacob
and
David too with double Portions of the Spirit
of Elias — and make them strong and steadfast in the Redeemers cause — I long much to See them — I have been waiting and expecting
your coming 'til my Eyes fail— I cant but think it might serve Some very good purposes, if you Should take a Journey hither, and get some Idea of my Plans,
and Prospects — you may preach your way quite here.
only send word by Somebody beforehand of your design and I believe be kindly received all along, and
have opportunity to do much good — and I can assure you, you will be very kindly received here by the
English
and
and make no doubt by the Indians—But if You Should
not think it to be expedient to come yourself I wish you would encourage the coming of Joseph
and
Jacob. —
I have just got to the End of my Journey, and I feel in
haste to Set my affairs in Order to leave them and go to rest — I wish you and
those Young men may be instruments to do much for the Reedemer when I am no more. Accept my Love to You and
Mrs. Occom and all yours.
I am yours very cordially
Eleazar Wheelock
To Rev.
Mr.
Occom
February 6. 1774.
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