Samuel Buell, letter, to Samson Occom, 1766 June 9
Date9 June, 1766
ms number766359
abstractBuell writes that he has received Occom's letter from England, and expresses joy that God has been kind to Occom. He also notes that he has recently published a narrative ("A Narrative of the Lord's wonderful Work of Grace among us in this Day of the Redeemers conquest and triumph"), and relays information about the good health of Occom's family.
handwritingClear with few deletions.
paperSome creasing staining and wear; evidence of repair work along creases.
noteworthyTrailer beginning “Bristol…” is in Occom’s hand; note — “8 to S. Occom" — added at the end of the 2nd line of the trailer, is in different handwriting/ink, likely 19th-century.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.