William Gaylord, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock 1765 June 18
Date18 June, 1765
ms number765368.2
abstractGaylord writes to Wheelock asking for news about Occom’s plans, mentioning rumors he has heard, and discussing attitudes for and against the School.
handwritingHandwriting is loose and somewhat scrawling, yet mostly legible. There are several uncrossed t's.
paperSingle sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light-to-moderate creasing, staining and wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyWriter requests copies of a “Continuation Narrative” and “Ordination Sermon” written by Wheelock.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.