David Avery, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 February 14

Author Avery, David

Date14 February, 1767

Call Number767164

abstractAvery requests leave to go on a ride to relax his mind.

handwritingHandwriting is formal and clear.

paperSmall single sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.

inkBold brown-black.

Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.

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Rev. and very worthy Sir,
Having applied very close
to Study for a considerable Time, I find
a great Want of necessary diversion to
relax my Mind a little — If agreeable to
Mr. Wheelock, I desire Liberty to take a
ride tomorrow as far as Norwich
If, Sir, you will please to grant this Favour,
you will much contribute to the Health of
him, who is, with the deepest submission,
Rev. Sir,
Your most
dutiful and most
obedient Servant

David Avery
To the Rev. Eleazar Wheelock.

From David Avery at his
Study February 14th 1767
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