George Whitefield, letter, to Peter Vanbrugh Livingston, 1766 February 27
Date27 February, 1766
Call Number766177
abstractWhitefield writes that Lord Dartmouth proves himself to be America’s friend, that Occom preaches to acceptance and is meeting nobles, and that the king has become a benefactor of Wheelock’s plan.
handwritingHandwriting is formal, ornate and clear.
paperLarge single sheet is in good condition, with light-to-moderate creasing and wear; page is scattered with seemingly random ink dots. The copy is written on a smaller single sheet in good condition, with minor wear around the edges.
inkBlack-brown.
noteworthyThis document comes with a copy, written by Solomon Williams largely in shorthand. The copy has not been transcribed.
signatureSignature is abbreviated.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
of hearts to leap for Joy — Bleſsed be God. Bleſed be God.
I Joy in your Joy. henceforward I trust nothing will be
heard but the sound of Gratitude to God & Man. Good Lord
Dartmouth the Daniel of the Age hath approved himself
Americas fast Friend indeed. I trust all Gods People will pray
for him moſt fervently & constantly. The Indian=
Affair bears a very promising aspect. Mr Occum
preeches with acceptance — he hath been introduced to
& hath Dined with the truly Noble Lord before
mentioned and is soon to see his Majesty who becomes
a Benefactor to Mr Wheelocks Plan Perticulars
must be Differred to further Oppertunity: I have now
but a few Moments allowed me — but I cannot help
wishing my Dear never to be forgotten New York
Friends much very much Joy.— if it hath been in
my Power in the least to have contributed towards it
let our common Lord have all the Glory & my
Dr Dr Friends continue to pray for Ever [illegible]
he was not so Deaf that he could not hear what
reply was made he would go to the Houſe where he
hath not been for many Years on purpoſe to plead
the American Cauſe God Bleſs him and all such
Pleaders amen & amen I beleave you need not
fear having Ep___
I hope to write D.r Mr. Vanhorn
by other Ships
Mr Peter Vanbrugh Livingston
Feby 27..th 1766—
Revd George Whitefield
Letter to Mr. Peter
Vanburgh Livingston
merchant N York