Sarah Simon, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 May 27
Author
Simon, Sarah
Date27 May, 1768
ms number768327
abstractSimon writes that she is ill and unable to work. She suggests that
some time on the sea would help, and asks Wheelock's advice.
handwritingHand is loose and slanting, though mostly clear and
legible. Letter case, especially with regard to the the letter S, is frequently
difficult to discern.
paperOne small sheet is in good condition, with light-to-moderate
creasing, staining and wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyTrailer is in a different hand, and notes a date that is
different from that of the opening salutation.
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Lebanon
May. the 27 1768
Rev. and Honoured Sir
this is to inform you that I wanted
some
of your advice if you please Sir. that is I am so much unwell
that I am not able to do any, work the greatest part of my
time: and my being So unwell it make me uneasy: because I
it is no profit to the
School
for anyone to be here and cant
do any good to themselves or others. but Sir when I am well
I am willing to devote
myself to the cause that is if I thought I
Ever Should do any good in the world. there Should
be nothing
in this life Should discourage me: —
but the advice that I Should be glad to have from the doc
tor is, I think it is best for my health to go off on the salt
water: It used to do me good when I was Sick—
but then if the Doctor is not willing I have
nothing more to Say for I would not do anything to disp
lease
Mr.
Wheelock not for nothing at all.
So I remain your / most
unworthy
and Ever dutiful
servant
Sarah Simons