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, 1769 [month unknown] 16

Manuscript Number769900.1

Date16 [Month unknown] 1769

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AbstractSimon writes to Wheelock that she fears she is irretrievably in the grip of the Devil.

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.

Samson Occom, journal, 1743 December 6 to 1748 November 29

Manuscript Number743656

Date6 December 1743 to 29 November 1748

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AbstractOccom records his travels from 6 December 1743, to 29 November 1748.