The Occom Circle

List of books taken by David Fowler into Mohawk Country, 1768

Manuscript Number768900.2

Date1768

AbstractA list of religious and instructional texts brought by David Fowler on his mission.

Samson Occom, letter, to a Minister of Albany, 1791 December 26

Manuscript Number791676

Date26 December 1791

Author

AbstractOccom writes that he cannot attend an ordination due to ill health, that he has moved to Munhegunnack (or New Stockbridge), and that many Indians are coming to New Stockbridge to hear preaching.

Samson Occom, autobiography, undated

Manuscript Number768517

DateUnknown

Author

AbstractOccom writes a second draft of his autobiography.

Samson Occom, journal, 1785 October 4 to 1786 December 4

Manuscript Number785554

Date4 October 1785 to 4 December 1786

Author

AbstractOccom describes the events of the period between October 4, 1785, and December 4, 1786; they include an Indian wedding, the naming of Brothertown and other Brothertown business.