Nathaniel Whitaker, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1769 April 11
Date11 April, 1769
Call Number769261
abstractWhitaker writes that he is ready to license Mr. Huntington for a mission among the Indians. He also refers to business among other ministers.
handwritingWhitaker's hand is formal and clear, though letter case is occasionally difficult to discern, especially with regard to the letter S.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good condition, with light staining and wear. The paper has been folded many times, yet the creasing is not particularly heavy.
inkBlack-brown.
signatureThe signature is abbreviated.
noteworthyIn the second-to-last line of one recto, the phrase "Woe is me that I live in Meshek" references Psalm 120:5.
& I have examined him, & tho' his experiences does not
appear to me to be so clear as I could deſire, yet as
he seems deſirous to devote his heart & life to god, &
is willing to enter on so difficult a work, as that of
a Miſsion among the Savage Indians, & as he has a
competant degree of knowledge in devinity wch may en‐
able him to inſtruct thoſe poor Savages to good pur‐
poſe, & appears Sound in the great & fundamental
points; I feel a freedom to approbate him.
are to be here at 2. o' Clk in order to perſue the
advice of council, & endeavour a reconciliation. —
morning, & four of them were sent back
opened —
town clerk lives 10 miles from him he could not git
it recorded; but will do that & bring it with him at the
council the 25th Inſt. & they you & a deligate muſt come
again — WO is me that I live in M
directed right —