The Occom Circle

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to George Whitefield, 1761 July 4

Manuscript Number761404

Date4 July 1761

AuthorWheelock, Eleazar

RecipientWhitefield, George

AbstractWheelock writes to Whitefield about first Occom's mission to the Oneidas, and about the difficulties of teaching Indian students. He mentions the idea of appealing to the Earl of Dartmouth for charity.

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to George Whitefield, 1762 September 16

Manuscript Number762516

Date16 September 1762

AuthorWheelock, Eleazar

RecipientWhitefield, George

AbstractWheelock writes of his difficulty in securing pupils, and relays news from Occom about the bad conditions among the Oneidas. Ashpo is being trained for mission work. The future of a grant from the Massachusetts assembly and other monies are in question.

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to George Whitefield, 1762 September 16

Manuscript Number762516.1

Date16 September 1762

AuthorWheelock, Eleazar

RecipientWhitefield, George

AbstractCopy of a letter in which Wheelock discusses Occom's mission, those affected by Indian wars, the growth of the School, grants of money, and the donation of books.

Joseph Johnson, letter, to Andrew Oliver, 1773 October 10

Manuscript Number773560

Date10 October 1773

AuthorJohnson, Joseph

RecipientOliver, Andrew

AbstractJohnson writes to Oliver about his service among the Farmington Indians, and requests funds to pay off his debts.

Joseph Johnson, letter, to John Rodgers, 1775 February 15

Manuscript Number775165

Date15 February 1775

AuthorJohnson, Joseph

RecipientRodgers

AbstractJohnson writes of his intention to move with several tribes to lands granted by the Oneidas, and that he has been in touch with Wheelock regarding a recommendation.