Author
Bull, Daniel
Date22 January, 1765
ms number765122
abstractBull writes that the Indian girl, whom Wheelock had committed to his
care, has arrived.
handwritingHandwriting is clear and legible.
paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with light staining,
creasing and wear.
inkBrown.
noteworthyThe identity of the Indian girl mentioned by Bull is
uncertain, and so she has been left untagged. The identity of the brother-in-law
mentioned by Bull is uncertain, and so he has been left untagged. The name
"Eleze"
in Bull's signature is uncertain -- it may be an abbreviated middle name,
or a
reference to Elizabeth, Bull's wife.
Hartford
Jany 22. 1765
Revd and very Dr
Sir
We Receved your Indien
Gurl with yr kind letter and hope to do her Justice but have had little time to prove
her.— Corn Bears the price with us you Mention it to be with you Conclude youl not ſend for any, that being the Case — I have a Brother in Law next door to
me ſuposed very near to Death under Great fears
& Doubts Even to rack
& torment his mind Beg a ſhare in your Prayers for him that if it be the will of Heaven give him longer ſpace for Repentance &
thorowly Convince awacken and Convert and give him the full Evidence of a Gratious
aceptance at last which would Yeild unspeakable Comfort to him his Wife 9 Children &
freinds.
we beg your Prayers for us full of [illegible][guess: Perplexity]
& Concern for ſoul and Bodey who are your very unworthy freinds