Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to George Whitefield, 1767 December 17
Date17 December, 1767
ms number767667.7
abstractWheelock writes to introduce and recommend Tobias Shattock, and to explain the troubles of his Tribe.
handwritingFormal and clear handwriting is not Wheelock's.
paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light creasing and staining, and moderate wear around the edges.
inkBlack-brown.
signatureThe signature appears to be Wheelock's.
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This is only to introduce ye bearer, my friend
Tobias Shattock to your notice & respect. I knew nothing of his embarking for Europe, till he advised me of it by a line a few minutes ago, yt he designs to sail by ye with ye next fair wind.
He &
his brother have been a little while members of
my school, they behaved well, & made laudable pro——ficiency in reading & writing — I am quite sorry they
ha'n't had longer opportunity to be instructed, &
eſpecially as Tobias is, in a judgment of
charity, a real christian, &
likely in time to be fitted for ^ſpecial^
usefulneſs — The Tribe depend much upon him to conduct Their Affairs for them
— He will be able to represent to you, the calamitous state they are in. thro'
ye
extravigance
& intemperance of their Sachem. I very much pity them — if they can't
find redreſs in this suit they are undone— it may be god ^is^
designd to thrust out the christians among them, to make a new settlement; and
carry ye gospel with them, among the western savages. I trust you will not be
unwilling to aſsist him with your advice, or any other way that friendship shall dictate. I
fear he has not been suitably advised of ye
neceſsity of credentials in such an Affair. however I hope god will appear for ye help & relief of
ye
oppreſsed, and by his means work deliverance for his tribe— excuse my haste & confusion; & pray for.
yours in the Dear Jesus
Eleazar Wheelock
Rev.d George Whitefield —
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