Mary Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 July 15
Date15 July, 1767
Call Number767415
abstractWhile her husband is in Great Britain, Mary Occom writes that her family has no corn and is in great want. She appeals to Wheelock for aid.
handwritingHandwriting is formal, clear and legible.
paperSingle, medium-sized sheet is in good-to-fair condition, with light-to-moderate creasing, staining and wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyThe letter is dated July 15, 1767; the trailer, however, notes the date as May 15, 1767. Above the trailer is a section of deleted text in which the date July 1767 can be made out.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
and have no Money to buy any with, and am
affraid we Shall suffer for want, and S.r if you
will be pleaſed to help me in my Diſtreſs,
Either by Sending ſome Money or by
other way so that I have it I Shall take it
as a great favour, be pleaſed to except of
my Kind love to your Self and Madam and to all
your Family
he Could not let me have any.