The Occom Circle

Andrew Oliver, report, 1758 November 14

Manuscript Number758614

Date14 November 1758

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AbstractAndrew Oliver forwards to Wheelock the recommendation of the The New York/New Jersey Board of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge regarding Occom’s ordination and the options for Occom’s future employment.

Jacob Woolley, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1762 July 21

Manuscript Number762421.1

Date21 July 1762

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AbstractWoolley writes from New Jersey College (Princeton) that he was glad to have seen Joseph and Hezekiah, and that he enjoys a good state of health.

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to John Brainerd, 1765 January 14

Manuscript Number765114.3

Date14 January 1765

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AbstractWheelock writes to Brainerd about setting up a meeting with the Connecticut Board of Commissioners, and the proposed fundraising trip to England, which is complicated by a renewal of the Mason Land Case.

Samuel Finley, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 June 3

Manuscript Number765353

Date3 June 1765

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AbstractFinley writes that Ralph Wheelock has been working steadily for the school, and that Occom should have more polishing before traveling to Great Britain.