Daniel Simon, Daniel Babitt, Benjamin Burt, and Peter Pauquunnuppeet, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1773 February 16
Date16 February, 1773
Call Number773166
abstractSimon, Babitt, Burt and Pauquunnuppeet write to complain that the Indians who live next to them make so much noise they are unable to study.
handwritingSmall, formal handwriting appears to be that of Simon; it is largely clear and legible. Words added above the line are frequently indicated below line by an x rather than a caret; corrections appear to have been made (by same hand) after the initial writing of the letter.
paperSingle fragile sheet is in fair condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkDark brown ink is faded at the top of one recto.
signatureThere are four signatures and each appears to be in a different hand.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.
Selves to petition and inform the most honourable
President of our Situation and condition of our Studies
But when we came to view the goodness of providence
whereby we are entertained with we have the
greatest reason to be thankful for the many privileges that
which we are indulge with and would further
Make bold to acquaint the Doctor with the injury
That is done to our Studies by the Indians that
Lives in the room against us they interrupt our
Studies So that many times we cannot get
So much at our recitations as we Should do
They are Still no longer than the School last
And all the rest of the time they are hollering
And making all manner of noise we have been
In the room by times to ask them to be Still but
They Seem to increase the noise more, we had Some
Thoughts by the consent of the Doctor that they
Should change rooms with Joseph that is
Next to the Hall and there they will nobody to
Interrupt and we thought it our duty to
Inform the Doctor this being hindered So much
In our Studies
Pupils —
Daniel Simon—
Daniel Babitt
Benjamin Burt—
Peter Pohqunnoppeet