Elisha Frisbie, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 April 13
Date13 April, 1767
ms number767263.1
abstractFrisbie writes to request that his son be admitted to Wheelock's school.
handwritingHandwriting is formal, clear, and legible.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light-to-moderate creasing, staining and wear.
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after my most kind Love and respect to you I would inform you that I have a great
desire that my Son
might Live with you and be instructed in your
School and if you and He Dont agree (Which I
hope you will if it is for the
best) I pray Sir Take Him this summer and Let him pay you I trust
Sir you will be after inculcating upon Him the
great
concern of His Soul and instill into His mind Right principles I desire to Commit Him good trusting that he will order all thing for the
best and to your Fatherly care
I am Sir your Most obedient and Humble Servant
Elisha
Frisbie
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From Elisha
Frisbie
April 13th 1767 —
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