Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to Lady Pepperel, 1765 May 30
Date30 May, 1765
Call Number765530.1
abstractWheelock apologizes for not being able to visit and express his gratitude for her assistance, and introduces the bearers, Whitaker and Occom.
handwritingHandwriting is largely clear and legible, with few deletions and additions.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with minimal staining, creasing and wear.
inkBlack-brown ink is faded.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
forbids me the pleasure of Waiting upon your Lady
ship at your own House to manifest my Gratitude
for past expression of your Favour to the Indian
Charity School under my Care; and also to let
you know the present openings in Providence, and
Opportunity to Serve the designs of the Redeemers
Kingdom. I have therefore desired the Bearers
the Rev. Messrs. Whitaker, And Occom to Wait upon
you, who will be able to acquaint you particularly
of Affairs, please Madam to accept sincerest
Duty and respects from, Madam,