Sarah Simon, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 October 12
Date12 October, 1767
Call Number767562.4
abstractSimon writes that she is glad her daughter Sarah has succeeded at Wheelock’s school, and hopes her young son does as well. She also offers to send another daughter and another son.
handwritingHandwriting varies in size and wanders somewhat. However, it is largely legible. When the handwriting is compared with that of manuscript 767559, which is signed Sarah Simon but appears to have been written by Edward Deake, it seems probable that this is Simon's actual hand.
paperLarge single sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkBrown ink is heavily faded.
noteworthyThere is a pencil mark near the the trailer on one verso. The trailer is in an unknown hand.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
Charlestown
Reverend Mr. Wheelock
are to let you know that I am well
at present — and I hope these
will find you in the same condition
Mr. Wheelock great satisfaction
for which I am Glad and greatly rejoice
and the Lord Reward you for your pains
and labor – for I Never Shall be able
to Reward you for it for I Cannot be thankful
enough for these privileges —
take him to your Self and keep him in subjection
keep him as Long as you please until you think
that he Shall be capable of business
and if you want a girl I have one
about fourteen years of age 3d day of
next month I Should be Glad
if you would take her upon the Same
ConSideration and if you conclude to
[illegible][guess: keep ] her I Should take it as a great favor
if you would Send me word as Soon as you Can
Into your Charity School for the design
he has for learning is because he believes that
he is called to be a public man So he thinks
learning to be necessary — and So no more
at present — Give my most
humble regards to all your family
[gap: tear]