Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to John Thornton, 1772 May 23
Manuscript Number772323
Date23 May 1772
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AbstractWheelock writes to Thornton regarding several matters, including Thornton's warnings about Wheelock’s son Ralph, and Thornton's offer to pay Wheelock’s debt. He gives news of Occom and other potential missionaries.
Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to John Thornton, 1772 July 25
Manuscript Number772425.2
Date25 July 1772
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AbstractWheelock writes that he has drawn on Thornton for 50 pounds to discharge Occom’s debts in the hopes that Occom will go on a mission. He relates other news regarding Occom and Mr. Jewett, and notes that building is complete on the mills and a large barn.
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