Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1764 September 8
Date8 September, 1764
ms number764508.3
abstractOccom is determined to set out on his long journey despite a scarcity of funding, and leaves his house and other business to be done upon Wheelock’s credit. He informs Wheelock that he has hired Mr. Peabody of Norwich Landing to get the materials that his house requires, and to hire hands and pay them. He notes that his family needs clothing and provisions.
handwritingHandwriting is bold, clear and legible.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light-to-moderate creasing, staining and wear. Heavier wear along creases, and tear near remnants of seal result in no loss of text.
inkDark brown.
noteworthyWheelock writes a lengthy note on two verso.
EventsBuilding of Occom’s house, Fundraising Tour of Great Britain
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