The Occom Circle

Mary Fowler Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 November 8

Manuscript Number766608.2

Date8 November 1766

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AbstractMary Occom writes to ask Wheelock to take her son Aaron, who has been behaving badly, under his care in Occom's absence.

Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 February 12

Manuscript Number767162.2

Date12 February 1767

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AbstractOccom writes from England of his sorrow regarding the misconduct of Wheelock’s Indian pupils and the problems in caring for his family. He asks that Wheelock instruct Occom’s son Aaron according to the boy’s inclinations.

Willard Hubbard, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 October 8

Manuscript Number767558.2

Date8 October 1767

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AbstractHubbard writes regarding reports of drunkenness among Joseph Johnson and company.

Hezekiah Calvin, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 October 12

Manuscript Number767562.1

Date12 October 1767

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AbstractCalvin writes that he wants to get his watch back from Aaron Occom, and that he feels uneasy and wants to leave School.