Mary Fowler Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 November 8
Date8 November, 1766
ms number766608.2
abstractMary Occom writes to ask Wheelock to take her son Aaron, who has been behaving badly, under his care in Occom's absence.
handwritingHandwriting is small but clear and legible.
paperSingle, medium-sized sheet of paper is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkBlack-brown.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
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Mohegan
November
the
8th 1766.
Rev.
Sir
would inform you that my Son Aaron, behaves himself So bad that I cannot keep him, and I take this opportunity to
Send him to
Mr.
Wheelock for to use him as you think best, he is trying to get Married to a
very bad Girl, he has made one attempt to
Run off with her, but was —
Disappointed, and he is out from home Night and Day half his time, and tries to run me in debt by Forging orders
etc. But being in haste
cannot write So much as I would, but the bearer hereof Squib, is an honest man and will Speak the truth, and he can relate the whole. My Duty to yourself and Madam and love to all your Family.
Sir I am your most obedient and very humble Servant
Mary Occom
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From Mrs. M. Occom
November 8. 1766.
To Rev.
Mr.
Eleazar Wheelock in
Lebanon
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