Manuscript Number: 758554
Date: 4 October 1758
Author: The New York/New Jersey Board of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge
Abstract: A report from The New York/New Jersey Board of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge notes that the Board voted on September 27, 1758, not to ordain Occom. It defers to the Long Island Presbytery, and suggests that Occom should remain in Montauk or take up the role of schoolmaster at the mission in New Jersey formerly served by John Brainerd.
Manuscript Number: 758567.1
Date: 17 October 1758
Title: Samuel Buell, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1758 October 17
Author: Buell, Samuel
Recipient: Wheelock, Eleazar
Abstract: Buell writes that Occom should be sent on a mission to Virginia and, therefore, ordained as soon as possible.
Manuscript Number: 758614
Date: 14 November 1758
Title: Andrew Oliver, report, 1758 November 14
Author: Oliver, Andrew
Recipient: Wheelock, Eleazar
Abstract: Andrew Oliver forwards to Wheelock the recommendation of the The New York/New Jersey Board of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge regarding Occom’s ordination and the options for Occom’s future employment.
Manuscript Number: 759603
Date: 3 November 1759
Title: Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to Mr. Whitefield, 1759 November 3
Author: Wheelock, Eleazar
Recipient: Whitefield, George
Abstract: Wheelock writes of the progress at his school, and of the conditions under which he looks for more Indian pupils as well as public charity. He also mentions the ordination of Occom.
Manuscript Number: 759619
Date: 19 November 1759
Title: Hezekiah Calvin, Latin mottoes, 1759 November 19, with a note from Eleazar Wheelock
Authors: Calvin, Hezekiah; Wheelock, Eleazar
Abstract: Latin mottoes copied by Hezekiah Calvin, with a note by Eleazar Wheelock about the writer, pointing out his age as 11 years old.
Manuscript Number: 759666
Date: 16 December 1759
Title: Samson Occom, journal fragment
Author: Occom, Samson
Abstract: A fragment of Occom's journal describing his travels as an itinerant preacher.
Manuscript Number: 760315
Date: 15 May 1760
Title: Sermon: Ephesians 5:14, 1760 May 15
Author: Occom, Samson
Abstract: Sermon on Ephesians 5:15 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
Manuscript Number: 761290
Date: 1761
Title: Samson Occom, receipts and expenses, 1761
Author: Occom, Samson
Abstract: Occom records various receipts and expenses collected and incurred in travel to and from Montauk and Oneida in the year 1761.
Manuscript Number: 761108
Date: 1761 January 8
Title: Moses Peck, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1761 January 8
Author: Peck, Moses
Recipient: Wheelock, Eleazar
Abstract: Peck encloses £3, 16 shillings for Occom's aid, and asks for an account of Occom's work.
Manuscript Number: 761127
Date: 27 January 1761
Title: William Whitwell, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1761 January 27
Author: Whitwell, William
Recipient: Wheelock, Eleazar
Abstract: Whitwell writes on behalf of the "Private Society," enclosing eight pounds for the support of Occom.