Daniel Simon, Daniel Babitt, Benjamin Burt, and Peter Pauquunnuppeet, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1773 February 16
Date16 February, 1773
Call Number773166
abstractSimon, Babitt, Burt and Pauquunnuppeet write to complain that the Indians who live next to them make so much noise they are unable to study.
handwritingSmall, formal handwriting appears to be that of Simon; it is largely clear and legible. Words added above the line are frequently indicated below line by an x rather than a caret; corrections appear to have been made (by same hand) after the initial writing of the letter.
paperSingle fragile sheet is in fair condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkDark brown ink is faded at the top of one recto.
signatureThere are four signatures and each appears to be in a different hand.
Selves to petition and inform the moſt honourable
Preſident of our Situation and condition of our Studies
But when we came to view the goodneſs of providence
where by we are intertaind with we have the
Greateſt reaſon to be thankful for the many previli[below](ges [below]yt
wich we are indulge with and would further
Make bold to acquant the Docter with the injury
That is done to our Studies by the Indians that
Lives in the room againſt us they interrupt our
Studies So that many times we cannot get
So much att our recitations as we Should do
They are Still no Longger then the School laſt
And all the reſt of the time they are hollowing
And making all manner of niſe we have been
In the room by times to aſk them to be Still but
They Seem to increſe the noiſe more, we had Some
Thoughts by the conſent of the Doctor that they
Should change rooms with Joſeph that is
Next to the Hall and there they will no body to
Interrupt and we thoug
Inform the Docter this being hindred So much
In our Studies
Pupils —
Daniel Simon—
Daniel Babbit
Benjamin Burt—
Peter Pohqunnoppeet