Author
Wolley, Joseph
Date30 September, 1765
ms number765530.4
abstractWoolley writes of his progress with his mission, and of his intentions
to go to the Tuscarora tribe to teach.
handwritingHandwriting is clear and legible, with some deletions and
additions. There are several uncrossed t’s that the transcriber has
corrected.
paperSingle sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good-to-fair
condition, with moderate-to-heavy wear. A tear around the remants of the
seal
results in a minor loss of text. Large portions of the wax seal remain.
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In my last I remember
that I told you, I believed I should
return to you this Fall. But con
sidering all Things, I cannot
come without doing that which
is very Wrong.
The Tuscaroras down below want very much to
have their Children taught,
and I be
lieve shall go tomorrow there to see if
I can do any good among them, shall
tarry there 'til
Mr. Smith
returns.
Moses will keep this School as long as I am
absent. Sir, I feel better in Health
I hope shall be able to keep
School this Winter.
Sir, I live pretty well, The Indians behave kindly toward me I am not in want, as to ash cakes
and Corn and
beans. but after all I dont think I can live
so throughout the Winter. For Change of Diet I want that is fat; such as Pork if can only have this I believe I shall get well. also
clothes I want, Viz. A Great Coat, woollen Shirts, Yarn Stockings.
I have not been so well as to Build
my house But shall begin as soon
as I can endure bigger
hardship.
Sir if you should like my Work,
that is what I have done, by next Spring
I
would be glad to know what Num-
ber of Cows I may have whether one
or
two.
I dont think I can come 'til 8
Months end; it may be sooner, as
Things shall turn out, and God
should spare my Life and Health.
I am not under necessity of more
Things as I know of, but what
I can get here. Sir I wan
[gap: tear][guess: t] to hear from you and Affairs a
[gap: tear][guess: t] Home. I ask, for your prayers
for me, that I may be judicious,
Steady and
assisted by the holy
Ghost. Pray accept my Duty, to
Madam,
Master, Love to the
whole
School
— I remain