Amos Smith, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 May 19
Author
Smith, Amos
Date19 May, 1766
ms number766319
abstractSmith asks for a settlement of the payment due for work done on
Occom’s house.
handwritingHandwriting is large, bold and mostly clear and
legible.
paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with minimal staining,
creasing and wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyIt is uncertain to whom Smith refers when he mentions "the
Board," however, it is possibly the Company for
Propagation of the Gospel in New England and the parts adjacent in
America.
signatureThe signature appears to be in a different, smaller hand than
the rest of the letter.
EventsBuilding of Occom’s house
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Norwich
19th May 1766.
Rev.
Sir the
Balance of my account for work done on
Mr.
Occom's house is thirty two shillings
lawful Money
for which sum I purposed to have got his order
on the Board — as he proposed but that
being omitted and since having understood
that you're to settle his affairs make
free to draw on you for the sum
which
please to pay to
Mr. Gershom Breed
and charge the same to your
humble
servant