Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1772 January 27
Date27 January, 1772
ms number772127.1
abstractOccom updates Wheelock on his travels. He notes that he hopes to visit as soon as he can make longer trips, and to attend Indian congresses at Stockbridge and at Sir William Johnson’s.
handwritingOccom's hand is formal, clear and legible.
paperLarge single sheet is in good-to-fair condition, with light-to-moderate staining, creasing and wear.
inkBlack-brown.
noteworthyThere are red wax-pencil markings along the left side of one recto.
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