Sarah Simon, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 October 12

Author Simon, Sarah

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.

Persistent Identifier
Reverend Mr. Wheelock
These few Lines
are to let you know that I am well
at present — and I hope these
will find you in the same condition
I underStand that my daughter gives
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 —
I have Sent my little Son up to you
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
My Son Manuel desire to be received
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
and So I Remain your humble servant Sarah Simon
[gap: tear]
From Sarah Simon October 12th 1767
To the
Rev. Mr.
Wheelock IN
Lebanon
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