Samson Occom, letter, to Joseph Johnson, 1775 April 14
Date14 April, 1775
ms number775264
abstractOccom writes to express regret that so few Indians are going to Oneida, and that Johnson should, above all, keep peace among the Indians there. Occom also writes that his daughter Olive has married.
handwritingHandwriting is clear and legible.
paperSingle medium-sized sheet is in good condition, with light-to-moderate creasing and wear.
inkBrown ink is faded.
noteworthyThe trailer appears to be in Occom's hand, although it could possibly be that of Mary Occom.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.