The Occom Circle

Theophilus Chamberlain, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 December 23

Manuscript Number765673

Date23 December 1765

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AbstractChamberlain writes from his mission about the bad state of affairs among the Canajoharie Mohawks, and about how the Indian teachers sent out by Wheelock refuse to obey him.

Samuel Kirkland, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 March 6

Manuscript Number766206

Date6 March 1766

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AbstractKirkland writes a lengthy letter describing his work among the Senecas, and touching upon, among other things, his concerns regarding Chamberlain and his mission.

Theophilus Chamberlain, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 September 10

Manuscript Number767510

Date10 September 1767

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AbstractChamberlain offers an account of his debts accrued as a missionary and argues that he should not owe any money to Wheelock's School.

Phineas Dodge, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 November 3

Manuscript Number767603

Date3 November 1767

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AbstractDodge writes regarding his trip to Oneida country, the danger from small pox, and a meeting with Sir William Johnson.