Mary Secutor, letter to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 July 28

Author Secutor, Mary

Date28 July, 1768

Call Number768428.2

abstractMary asks for permission to leave the school.

handwritingHandwriting is somewhat loose, yet formal and clear. Letter case with regard to the letter S is difficult to decipher.

paperSingle medium-sized sheet is in good condition, with light creasing, staining and wear.

inkBlack.

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Rev.d & ever Hon.d Sir
I am not incenſable
of my Obligation to ye Doctor for his Patarnel Cair over
me ever sence I have been ye School. my faults have
been overLook.d with tendenneſs when thay have deſervd
Severity— I am quite discouragd with my self.
ye longer I Stay in ye School ye worse I am [illegible] dont
think I Shall ever do any good to ye Cauſe: & it will
Cost a great deal to keepe me hear, w.h will be Spending
Money to no porpose. I have been more trouble to ye Docter
then all my mates. dont think I deſarve ye honour
of being in your School! if agreable to ye Docter I Should
be glad to leave the School next week & be no longer
a member of it


 Hon.d Sir I [illegible]Would beg leave to
 Subcribe mySelf Your
 Humble Sert

 Mary Secuter

To ye Revd mr
Eleazer Wheelock DD


Molley Secuters July 28
 1768

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