Solomon Williams, letter, to Samson Occom, 1749 September 7
Date7 September, 1749
Call Number749507
abstractWilliams advises Occom to follow the advice given by Wheelock (see manuscript 749506).
handwritingInformal handwriting is highly stylized and difficult to decipher.
paperSmall single sheet is in good-to-fair condition with moderate creasing, staining and wear.
noteworthyThis letter is on same paper as manuscript 749506.
signatureThe signature is abbreviated, and the superscription is difficult to decipher.
EventsOccom leaves his studies
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
Dear Samson
Mr. Wheelock has written
and believe it will be
best to Engage in a
School for a Term
with the proviso which
he mentions — that your
health should be Restored
you may be at liber
ty to obey the orders
of the Honourable Commis
sioners. as yet I have
Received none, I would ad
vise you to be thorough
in the use of means
for your Recovery,
am your Sincere Friend
and well-wisher Praying God to
direct and bless you —
Solomon Williams