Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to George Whitefield, 1767 December 17
Date17 December, 1767
Call Number767667.7
abstractWheelock writes to introduce and recommend Tobias Shattock, and to explain the troubles of his Tribe.
handwritingFormal and clear handwriting is not Wheelock's.
paperSingle sheet is in good condition, with light creasing and staining, and moderate wear around the edges.
inkBlack-brown.
signatureThe signature appears to be Wheelock's.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
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This is only to introduce the bearer, my friend
Tobias Shattock to your notice and respect. I knew nothing
of his embarking for Europe, 'til he advised me of it
by a line a few minutes ago, that he designs to sail
with the next fair wind.
Tobias Shattock to your notice and respect. I knew nothing
of his embarking for Europe, 'til he advised me of it
by a line a few minutes ago, that he designs to sail
with the next fair wind.
He and
his brother have been a little while members of
my school, they behaved well, and made laudable pro
ficiency in reading and writing — I am quite sorry they
haven't had longer opportunity to be instructed, and especially
as Tobias is, in a judgment of charity, a real christian, and
likely in time to be fitted for special usefulness — The Tribe depend
much upon him to conduct Their Affairs for them — He will
be able to represent to you, the calamitous state they are
in. through the extravagance and intemperance of their Sachem.
I very much pity them — if they can't find redress in
this suit they are undone— it may be god is designed to
thrust out the christians among them, to make a new
settlement; and carry the gospel with them, among the
western savages. I trust you will not be unwilling
to assist him with your advice, or any other way that
friendship shall dictate. I fear he has not been suitably
advised of the necessity of credentials in such an Affair.
however I hope god will appear for the help and relief of
the oppressed, and by his means work deliverance for
his tribe— excuse my haste and confusion; and pray for.
my school, they behaved well, and made laudable pro
ficiency in reading and writing — I am quite sorry they
haven't had longer opportunity to be instructed, and especially
as Tobias is, in a judgment of charity, a real christian, and
likely in time to be fitted for special usefulness — The Tribe depend
much upon him to conduct Their Affairs for them — He will
be able to represent to you, the calamitous state they are
in. through the extravagance and intemperance of their Sachem.
I very much pity them — if they can't find redress in
this suit they are undone— it may be god is designed to
thrust out the christians among them, to make a new
settlement; and carry the gospel with them, among the
western savages. I trust you will not be unwilling
to assist him with your advice, or any other way that
friendship shall dictate. I fear he has not been suitably
advised of the necessity of credentials in such an Affair.
however I hope god will appear for the help and relief of
the oppressed, and by his means work deliverance for
his tribe— excuse my haste and confusion; and pray for.
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