The Occom Circle

Joseph Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 November 10

Manuscript Number767610

Date10 November 1767

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Recipient

AbstractJohnson writes to Wheelock about his safe arrival in Oneida, the state of his life and school there, and about two young boys who could, in time, be likely pupils for the charity school.

Joseph Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768, May 2

Manuscript Number768302

Date2 May 1768

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Recipient

AbstractJohnson writes of his progress among the Oneidas, and that the more distant tribes visited by Ralph Wheelock do not seem anxious for missionaries. He also mentions various Moor's students.

Eleazar Wheelock, letter of recommendation, 1768 November 23

Manuscript Number768623.2

Date23 November 1768

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AbstractWheelock writes a pass recommending two Oneida Indians, William and Hannah, as they travel home from the Charity School.

A List of the Members of the Indian Charity School at Lebanon, 1765 September 3 to 1767 May 6

Manuscript Number767306.6

Date3 September 1765 to 6 May 1767

AbstractA List of the Members of the Indian Charity School at Lebanon September 3, 1765 to May 6, 1767, and of those employed in the Indian Country.