Eleazar Wheelock, letter of recommendation, 1768 November 23
Date23 November, 1768
Call Number768623.2
abstractWheelock writes a pass recommending two Oneida Indians, William and Hannah, as they travel home from the Charity School.
handwritingHandwriting is not Wheelock's. It is clear and legible.
paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with light staining and wear.
inkBrown-black.
noteworthyThis document is possibly a copy.
signatureThe abbreviated signature does not appear to be Wheelock's.
Persistent Identifier
These certify that the Bearer, William an
Onoida Indian has been with me in order to accompa=
=ny his Sister, who has been several Months in this
School, back to her Friends — has behaved well since
he came to me, as has also his Sister since she has been
in this School, & being now on their Journey home,
& William wholly Ignorant of the english language,
& Hannah his Sister, but little acquainted with it —
I do therefore recommend them to the Civilities.
Charities & Kindneſs of all people, as they shall see
occasion, & have opportunity to expreſsthe same
& Shew the same on yr way
Onoida Indian has been with me in order to accompa=
=ny his Sister, who has been several Months in this
School, back to her Friends — has behaved well since
he came to me, as has also his Sister since she has been
in this School, & being now on their Journey home,
& William wholly Ignorant of the english language,
& Hannah his Sister, but little acquainted with it —
I do therefore recommend them to the Civilities.
Charities & Kindneſs of all people, as they shall see
occasion, & have opportunity to expreſs
& Shew the same on yr way
Dated at Lebanon
ye 23 of Nov.m 1768
Certified by E. Wheelock
ye 23 of Nov.m 1768
Certified by E. Wheelock
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