William Sobuck, letter, to Samson Occom, 1757 September 12
Author
Sobuck, William
Date12 September, 1757
ms number757512
abstractSobuck requests that his son, Enoch, be allowed to come home, and
notes that he expects to visit Occom in a month, at which time he will bring
Enoch
back.
handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear, yet letter case is
occasionally difficult to decipher. The trailer is in Occom's hand.
paperSmall single sheet is in good-to-fair condition, with
light-to-moderate staining, creasing and wear. The remnants of old tape are
visible on one verso.
inkBrown ink is lightly faded on one verso..
noteworthyThe writer does not use periods.
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I have Taken this opportunity
to Write to you in the first place to let you know that we are all
well Through
Divine Providence at present; and I
Should be Glad that you would Let
Enoch Come home
the first
opportunity you have to Send him; it is Likely
you may Send him by
Mr. Beebe the man that Carries
the Letter, I would not have him
bring all his clothes with
him for I Expect to Come Over there
myself About
A Month Hence and then I Intend to Carry him back
Again, So I
with mine desire to Remember Our Affec
‐tionate Love to you and Yours and
particularly to Our Son
Enoch So Hoping these Lines will find You all in health as we
are at this time I Write no more at present but Still
Remain