Samson Occom, letter, to Benoni Occom, 1791 January 17
Date17 January, 1791
ms number791117
abstractOccom writes that he is attending on the Assembly in New York about land, and urges Benoni to write and say whether or not he will come to Oneida. He also notes that he does not think he will live much longer.
handwritingOccom's hand is clear and legible.
paperSingle sheet is in moderate-to-poor condition, with significant creasing, staining and wear that results in some loss of text.
inkBrown ink is heavily faded.
noteworthyThe trailer on one verso is written in an unknown, likely 19th-century, hand. Because it is not contemporary, it has not been included in the transcription; it reads: "Mr Occom to his / son Benoni / Jn 17th 1791/ Selected for / Dr Sprague / Albany 1837." In Rauner Special Collections, the letter is accompanied by a sales slip, library notes, and catalogue clipping.