David Avery, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 June 23

Author Avery, David

Date23 June, 1768

Call Number768373.2

abstractAvery writes that the sister of Deacon Thomas has died, and that the Oneidas have agreed to keep at least 21 children at his school.

handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear. The trailer is in an unknown hand.

paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.

inkBlack-brown ink is lightly faded.

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Rev,d & Hond Doctor,
Thomas has been waiting to know
the will of the Lord reſpecting his Siſter,
who is now removed by death —
Was with her in Sickneſs & death — & now
she is gone, has left the moſt comfortable
Evidence behind — that she has gone to
be with Jeſus, and her Reſurrection will
be glorious —
My School has not been so
large as could wiſh — And this week
propoſed it to the Conſideration of the
Great Men — told them I wanted to know
how great a number they intend shold
be my steady, conſtant Scholars —
Alſo, informed them of my deſign to
catechiſe my Scholars once every week; and
should be glad the Young people would at‐
‐tend — They have eſtabliſht the Number
21 to come conſtantly ato School, as soon
as they all git home from abroad. . .
Some of the Children learn pretty well, &
some are dull enough — It hurts me very
much that they can't underſtand what they
read — Pleaſe to accept of much Duty from,
Rev, d & Hon,d D,r
Your moſt
obedient,
David Avery

[bottom]Reverend Dr Wheelock.
From David Avery
June 23.d 1768
To the Reverend
Eleazar Wheelock D. D.

Connecticut

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