Sarah Simon, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 May 27
Date27 May, 1768
Call 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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this is to inform you that I wontd
Sume
of your advice if you pleaſe Sir. that is I am ſo much unwell
that I am not able to do any, work the grateſt part of my
time: and my being So unwell it make me uneſa: becauſe I
it is no prophet to theS[illegible]School
a for any one to be heare and cant
tdo any good to themſilveſ or others. but Sir when I am well
I am willing to devot my[illegible]ſelfe 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 diſcorg me: —
of your advice if you pleaſe Sir. that is I am ſo much unwell
that I am not able to do any, work the grateſt part of my
time: and my being So unwell it make me uneſa: becauſe I
it is no prophet to the
I am willing to devot my
Ever Should do any good in the world. there Should be nothing
in this life Should diſcorg me: —
but the advice that I Should be glad to have from the doc
ter is, I think it is baſt for my helth to go of on the ſalt
weater: It uſtd to do me good when I was Sick—
ter is, I think it is baſt for my helth to go of on the ſalt
weater: It uſtd to do me good when I was Sick—
but then [illegible] if the Docktor is not willing I have
[illegible] nothing more to Say for I would not do any thing to disp
leaſe Mr Wheelock not for nothing at tall.
leaſe Mr Wheelock not for nothing at tall.
So I remain your / moſt
nowothy
and[illegible] Ever dutyfull
Sarvent
Sarah Simons
and
Sarah Simons
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