William Sobuck, letter, to Samson Occom, 1757 September 12
Date12 September, 1757
Call Number757512
abstractSobuck requests that his son, Enoch, be allowed to come home, and notes that he expects to visit Occom in a month, at which time he will bring Enoch back.
handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear, yet letter case is occasionally difficult to decipher. The trailer is in Occom's hand.
paperSmall single sheet is in good-to-fair condition, with light-to-moderate staining, creasing and wear. The remnants of old tape are visible on one verso.
inkBrown ink is lightly faded on one verso..
noteworthyThe writer does not use periods.
to Write to you in the firſt place to let you know that we are all
well Through Divine Providence at preſent; and I
Should be Glad that you would Let Enoch Come home
the firſt Oppertunity you have to Send him; it is Likely
you may Send him by M.r Beebe the man that Carries
the Letter, I would not have him bring all his Cloaths with
him for I Expect to Come Over here my Self About
A Month Hence and then I Intend to Carry him back
Again, So I with mine Deſire to Remember Our Affec
‐tionate Love to you and Yours and particularly to Our Son Enoch
So Hoping theeſe Lines will find You all in health as we
are at this time I Write no more at preſent but Still
Remain
William Sobuck