Daniel Bull, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 January 22
Author
Bull, Daniel
Date22 January, 1765
ms number765122
abstractBull writes that the Indian girl, whom Wheelock had committed to his
care, has arrived.
handwritingHandwriting is clear and legible.
paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with light staining,
creasing and wear.
inkBrown.
noteworthyThe identity of the Indian girl mentioned by Bull is
uncertain, and so she has been left untagged. The identity of the brother-in-law
mentioned by Bull is uncertain, and so he has been left untagged. The name
"Eleze"
in Bull's signature is uncertain -- it may be an abbreviated middle name,
or a
reference to Elizabeth, Bull's wife.
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Hartford
January 22. 1765
Rev. and very Dear
Sir
We received your Indian
girl with your kind letter and hope to do her Justice but have had little time to prove
her.— Corn Bears the price with us you Mention it to be with you Conclude you'll not send for any, that being the Case — I have a Brother in Law next door to
me supposed very near to Death under Great fears
and Doubts Even to wrack
and torment his mind Beg a share in your Prayers for him that if it be the will of Heaven give him longer space for Repentance and
thoroughly Convince awaken and Convert and give him the full Evidence of a gracious
acceptance at last which would yield unspeakable Comfort to him his Wife 9 Children and
friends.
we beg your Prayers for us full of [illegible][guess: Perplexity]
and Concern for soul and body who are your very unworthy friends