David Avery, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 June 23

Author Avery, David

Date23 June, 1768

Call Number768373.2

abstractAvery writes that the sister of Deacon Thomas has died, and that the Oneidas have agreed to keep at least 21 children at his school.

handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear. The trailer is in an unknown hand.

paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.

inkBlack-brown ink is lightly faded.

Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.

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Rev. and Honoured Doctor,
Thomas has been waiting to know
the will of the Lord respecting his sister,
who is now removed by death —
Was with her in sickness and death — and now
she is gone, has left the most comfortable
Evidence behind — that she has gone to
be with Jesus, and her resurrection will
be glorious —
My School has not been so
large as could wish — And this week
proposed it to the consideration of the
Great Men — told them I wanted to know
how great a number they intend should
be my steady, constant Scholars —
Also, informed them of my design to
catechise my Scholars once every week; and
should be glad the Young people would at‐
‐tend — They have established the Number
21 to come constantly to School, as soon
as they all get home from abroad. . .
Some of the Children learn pretty well, and
some are dull enough — It hurts me very
much that they can't understand what they
read — Please to accept of much Duty from,
Rev. and Honoured Dr.
Your most
obedient,
David Avery

Reverend Dr. Wheelock.
From David Avery
June 23.d 1768
To the Reverend
Eleazar Wheelock D. D.

Connecticut

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