Andrew Oliver, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1757 November 28

Author Oliver, Andrew

Date28 November, 1757

ms number757628.1

abstractOliver writes that he does not approve of an ordination for Samson Occom at present, since only the Niantics would benefit. There is no allowance now for a new mission.

handwritingVery formal, neat and clear.

paperModerate-to-heavy creasing and staining. Some tearing around remnants of seal, leading to minor loss of text.

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Rev:d Mr Wheelock  S:r
The important Affairs of the General Court now sitting, require the At=tendance of so many of the Com̅iſsioners that I despair of their meeting to consider of the Contents of your Letter, while the Bearer remains in Town. I can therefore only give you my private Opinion, that I think it would not be convenient to ordain Sampson Occum at present, while it seems that the Nihantic Indians only are like to reap the benefit of his Services: for as that is the case, it is a question whether or no it is not calling him off from a Service, wherein he is already full as useful. There is another reason which determines me for a delay, and that is, that there is no Allowance stipulated for
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this new Miſsion: and before that can be done the Comiſs.rs Sho:d know what it is he expects, and be likewise acquainted with the importance of the Miſsion and its extensiveneſs among the Indians.
I am  S.r Yo:r very humle Ser.t Andw Oliver
Hon. A.[gap: tear] Oliver's Lettr Nov.r 1757—
To the Revd M:r Eleazer Wheelock At Lebanon
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