John Shattock, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1770 March 26

Author Shattock, John

Date26 March, 1770

Call Number770226.2

abstractShattock tells Wheelock that his tribe, the Narragansetts, do not wish to move to New Hampshire on account of the colder climate.

handwritingFormal handwriting is clear and legible.

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

inkDark-brown.

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

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Honoured Sir
Though the goodness of God I have been
suffered to Visit my Brethren and according to your Directions
I have acquainted Samuel Niles and his People of your kind
offer to them and that you would assist them all in your Power
in settling a new country as they have seen some fruits of
the Doctor's kindness in his writing to the Governor in their
favour they Desired me to send him an answer in this form that
they are heartily thankful to the Doctor and would willingly
Pursue the scheme of settling that Land if it were further to
the Southward they say they have been toward that country
a Hunting and found the Weather harder and colder then
it was here by which they think the Summer seasons must
be a Vast deal shorter than they are here as our affairs are
unsettled and see no likelihoods of anything been done about
them 'til may we think it best not to pursue that settlement
notwithstanding we are entirely thankful to Dr. Wheelock
and also to the Governor we would let you know this that
you may not be disappointed
Sir I received four Dollars upon your order of Mr.
Brimmer
merchant in Norwich landing which I promised
to return within a month to the Doctor if it should be a week
or two Longer I hope it will no offence

now to Subscribe myself your
most Obedient Humble servant
John Shattock
From John Shattock
March 26. 1770.

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