David McClure and Levi Frisbie, letter, to Samson Occom, 1772 May 28

Author McClure, David

AuthorFrisbie, Levi

Date28 May, 1772

Call Number772328

abstractMcClure and Frisbie write to suggest that Occom join them on the mission soon to be undertaken near the Ohio.

handwritingHandwriting is small, yet formal and clear.

paperSingle sheet is in fair-to-poor condition, with moderate-to-heavy creasing, staining and wear.

inkBrown-black ink fades in and out.

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Rev.d & dear ſir //
[top]To Rev.d [illegible] Samson Occom
May 28. 1772
You have doutleſs been informed of the good
desire of the Indians who live near the Ohio, to have english Miſsio=
naries tCome among them to instruct them in the great truth of the
Gospel [illegible] & of the applications they have
repeatedly made in the Synod of New York to send them Miſsio=
naries for that purpose; we your friends, educated with reference to
the important design of spreading abroad among them the knowledge
of the only true God & his Son our bleſsed Redeemer, tho' in our=
selves every way unworthy & unqualified for so important a busineſs
were the last week solemly ordained with a design to set out
for that Country [illegible][guess: abroad] in a short time. The undertaking is great —
but we hope we trust in God for support & Strength & that he
will mercifully preserve our Lives amid the many dangers we
[illegible]expect will surround us; We think we are moved hereto from
a desire to reclaim be instrumental to reclaim those poor deluded [illegible][guess: im‐]
[illegible][guess: matals] from their ignorance & Barbarism to a knowledge of the Gospel.
We heartily [illegible][guess: re]join in every opening of divine providence for this de‐
sirable End.
And as, Sir, we understand that not far from the
place where we are going there are a Tribe of Indians who talk
the Mohegan Language, wAnd where probably th a Miſsionay
espeially one whose native Language is their own would meet a kind reception
among [illegible]: We would therefore take this Opp.y to
manifest how very agreeable to us it would be, should
you think but to make a trial with us [illegible]. And we are
perswaded that accord.g to human probability the prospect
of your being eminently survivable among them is very
great. Your Influence would be much greater than
any english miſsionary's would be. the prejudice they
naturally imbibe & which have amog many tribes proved an
effectual bar against their cordial reception of English Miſ‐
sionaries would have no room to exercise itself Should You
go [illegible]. We shall probably continue some time among
them should the arrangments of God in his providence should
not forbid
if we can with safety continue [illegible]
And we hope, Sir, you will [illegible][guess: please] think favorablely
of such a project & that ye Lord your way will be clear your way & your [illegible] inclin'd to comply
with the present agreeable opening. We earnestly ask
your fervent Prayers for us [illegible] yt God would graciously
manifest his favor & guide & direct us thro' all our way & makes us
instrumental of great Good among the Heathen.
[illegible][illegible] [illegible: [guess: are]]
with much Affection & Esteem Your Cordial Wellwisher[illegible: [guess: s]]
 in this Lord —
D. M:C– Levi Frisbie
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