Moses Peck, letter to Eleazar Wheelock, 1769 August 29
Date29 August, 1769
Call Number769479
abstractPeck writes a conversational letter to inform Wheelock of his progress in locating some books, and to express his happiness with Kirkland's progress among the Oneidas.
handwritingHandwriting is largely clear and legible.
paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light creasing and wear. Much of the seal remains.
inkBlack-brown.
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The proſpect you have of Recover=
=ing your health afordes me a cordail joy, The more
so as it increaſsis my hopes of another interview
wath my worthy friend at Boſtonin
I cant find Doct.r Davinter Book in the town.
As to the Other Books they are not to be obtain'd
in Boſton, I find M,r D.r Brainard journal
was printed in Philadelfia by M.r Bradford,
The accounts by M.r Kirtland from the wilderneſs
are very incourrigeing. Hope that his good conduct
in the sight of the Heathen his pave'd the way for
his extenceive usefullneſs, And that you may tive
to see & Rejoyce in the aboundent display of that
Divine Marcy which Shall be [illegible][guess: bulte] up forever.
It cant but be the study & indever of every[illegible][illegible][guess: friend]
ofto this cause of Christ to do all in their power to
Remove every Burden from his heart head & Back.
And wish him good speed in the name of the Lord—
Mrs. Peck & famely jines with me in Due Reſpects
to you & your Dear famely
=ing your health afordes me a cordail joy, The more
so as it increaſsis my hopes of another interview
wath my worthy friend at Boſton
I cant find Doct.r Davinter Book in the town.
As to the Other Books they are not to be obtain'd
in Boſton, I find M,r D.r Brainard journal
was printed in Philadelfia by M.r Bradford,
The accounts by M.r Kirtland from the wilderneſs
are very incourrigeing. Hope that his good conduct
in the sight of the Heathen his pave'd the way for
his extenceive usefullneſs, And that you may tive
to see & Rejoyce in the aboundent display of that
Divine Marcy which Shall be [illegible][guess: bulte] up forever.
It cant but be the study & indever of every
Remove every Burden from his heart head & Back.
And wish him good speed in the name of the Lord—
Mrs. Peck & famely jines with me in Due Reſpects
to you & your Dear famely
S.r your Humble Serv:t
Moſes Peck
Doct.r Wheelock
Moſes Peck
Doct.r Wheelock
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