The Occom Circle

Andrew Oliver, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1757 November 28

Manuscript Number757628.1

Date28 November 1757

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AbstractOliver writes that he does not approve of an ordination for Samson Occom at present, since only the Niantics would benefit. There is no allowance now for a new mission.

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.

Moses Peck, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1761 January 8

Manuscript Number761108

Date1761 January 8

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AbstractPeck encloses £3, 16 shillings for Occom's aid, and asks for an account of Occom's work.

William Whitwell, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1761 January 27

Manuscript Number761127

Date27 January 1761

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AbstractWhitwell writes on behalf of the "Private Society," enclosing eight pounds for the support of Occom.

William Hyslop, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1761 March 30

Manuscript Number761230.2

Date30 March 1761

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AbstractHyslop encloses 13 pounds, four shillings for the relief of Occom.

Robert Clelland, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1762 March 12

Manuscript Number762212

Date12 March 1762

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AbstractClelland writes that Ben Uncas is given over to drunkeness and wants undesirables to settle on Mohegan land. He suggests that Wheelock should encourage Occom to use his influence with the Sachem.

Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1762 May 12

Manuscript Number762312

Date12 May 1762

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AbstractOccom expresses gratitude toward the Boston Commissioners for past and present help, and reports that the controversies between Samuel Ashpo and the Indians he is teaching prevents Occom from receiving Ashpo.

Ralph Wheelock, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1763 December 30

Manuscript Number763680

Date10 December 1763

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AbstractRalph writes to his father from New York City regarding meetings with donors, including the Earl of Stirling, as well as with George Whitefield, who is also trying to secure funds. He mentions that Occom is arriving from Long Island to preach.

John McCluer, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1764 May 28

Manuscript Number764328

Date28 May 1764

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AbstractJohn McLuer writes to say that he has sent his son David to attend the school.

Nathaniel Whitaker, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1764 November 14

Manuscript Number764614

Date14 November 1764

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AbstractWhitaker writes regarding Occom's intended journey, and proposes going to Boston to raise funds.