The Occom Circle

Hezekiah Calvin, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 March 3

Manuscript Number767203.1

Date3 March 1767

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AbstractCalvin confesses his faults and asks to be given another trial at the school.

Sarah Simon, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 October 12

Manuscript Number767562.4

Date12 October 1767

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AbstractSimon writes that she is glad her daughter Sarah has succeeded at Wheelock’s school, and hopes her young son does as well. She also offers to send another daughter and another son.

David Crosby, letter to Eleazar Wheelock, 1769 August 19

Manuscript Number769469

Date19 August 1769

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AbstractCrosby writes to introduce his brother William, who wishes to enter the school.

Ralph Wheelock, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1771 October 11

Manuscript Number771561.1

Date11 October 1771

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AbstractRalph Wheelock updates his father on his travels and his illness. He mentions his sorrow at Maltby's death and a meeting with Occom.