Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 November 12

Author Occom, Samson

Date12 November, 1768

Call Number768612.1

abstractOccom writes to explain his reasons for not visiting.

handwritingInformal handwriting is clear and legible.

paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.

inkBrown.

noteworthyThe trailer on one verso is in Wheelock's hand; however, the trailer at the bottom of one recto is in an unknown hand.

Persistent Identifier
Revd Sir

I intended to come up to your
Houſe before now, but I heard, you was Coming down
So far as my Houſe, and I have been very [illegible]Iill for
Some Days, I have a bad pain in one of my Shoulders.
I was at Dr Whetaker's laſt wedneſs, and he informs
me that You had been very ill for Some Time, and
I woud come up next week, but I am affraid to ride,
for only riding to Norwich and Landing laſt wedneſday
has greatly agrievated my [illegible]Pain, but I intend to be
up as Soon as I can; the reſt of family are well, this
with Duty to you and Madam, is from

your moſt unworthy
Servant
Samſon Occom

To The Rev.d D.r Wheelock
From M.r Occom
Nov.r 12. 1768.
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