Samson Occom, letter, to Unknown, 1756
Date1756
ms number756900.2
abstractA letter to an unknown donor expressing thanks.
handwritingThe document is in Wheelock's hand, not Occom's. It is informal, heavily slanted and occasionally difficult to decipher.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good-to-fair condition, with light staining and wear, and somewhat heavy creasing. The letter is on the same paper as manuscripts 756190, 756900.1 and 756520.
inkBrown ink is heavily faded.
noteworthyThe contents of this document are very similar to those of a letter fragment, written in Occom's hand, contained in manuscript 754900.2.
signatureThe letter is signed Samson Occom, but the signature is in Wheelock's hand.