Allyn Mather, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 January 18

Author Mather, Allyn

Date18 January, 1768

Call Number768118.1

abstractMather writes to Wheelock that he is doing well in his studies and is ready to take a tour among the Indians if Wheelock wishes.

handwritingHandwriting is small, yet very clear and legible.

paperSmall square sheet is in good condition, with moderate staining and creasing, and large tears near the site of the seal.

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noteworthyThe trailer is in a different hand and spells the last name as “Marther”.

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Reverend and Honoured Sir/
Since my last to the Doctor, through
a kind and Indulgent providence, I have enjoyed a
good state of health, better than I have for this
long time, I am entirely free from those discou
ragements which I have laboured under in that
respect. I am able to follow my studies the little
time that is allotted me with a great deal of
ease and delight, and find it no hard thing
to keep way with my class. If the Doctor
thinks best in the Spring, I should take a tour
among the Indians in order to get their language, and
acquaintance with their customs, it would be a­
pleasure to me embrace the same. which know
ledge or acquaintance perhaps the Doctor may
Judge will be more for my advantage and the design
than what I am able to get while a freshman at
College. I close by asking the continuation of
the Doctors prayers for me at the Throne of
grace, that I might be filled with the love
of God, and love to the Souls of Men––
and so be made serviceable in my Day and
Generation in a way which will most redound
to Gods glory. And with humble Duty
I subscribe myself.
Your Dutiful Pupil
and most obedient humble servant
Allyn Mather
From Allyn Marther
January 18th 1768

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