David Avery, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 June 23
Date23 June, 1768
ms 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.