Dennys DeBerdt, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1761 October 20

Author DeBerdt, Dennys

Date20 October, 1761

Call Number761570

abstractDeBerdt writes regarding, among other things, money raised for Occom, preparations for war, and the health of Whitefield.

handwritingHandwriting is informal, loose and occasionally difficult to decipher.

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

inkBrown-black.

EventsOccom’s First Mission to the Oneidas

Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.

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Rev. and Dear Sir
I wrote to you by C[illegible] both of the Societys
agreeing to allow Mr. Occom £20 Sterling [illegible]
During his mission to Oneidas and acquainted
the Rev. Mr. Bostwick of New York thereof also
and hope it is a Token for good that the great
sun of righteousness is about to shine Bright
and extend his Healing Wings far Back on your
Western Hemisphere—
The olive Branch of Peace is now entirely withered
and nothing to be heard in City and Country but
beating [illegible] for Recruits as if the War was but
Just beginning, I hope the Conduct of the French
will be rewarded as Pharaoh's resoluteness in
oppressing Israel was, until all his chariots and
his Horsemen [illegible][guess: are] drawn into and Drowned in
the Sea—
I have heard nothing since from Mr. Hollis [illegible][guess: I should]
be glad in any shape to serve good Mr. Edward
whose case is very hard.
Good Dear Mr. Whitefield is not yet able to
Preach, he Eats Drinks and Sleeps, but cannot get
up his Spirits even his own Inability to preach
affects him—
I thank you for Recommending Mr. Peck, his
orders shall be regarded with no Peculiar attenti=
=on as a Friend of yours—
Good Mr. Smith is safe arrived here and seems
in good Health and Spirits—
Dear Sir Yours in our common Lord
Dennys DeBerdt
To Mr. Eleazar Wheelock
at —
Lebenon
Conecticut
Mr. Dennys Deberdt'.s [gap: tear][guess: Letter]
October 10. 1761.
Mr. Occoms £ 20. sterling
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