The Occom Circle

Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1764 August 22

Manuscript Number764472

Date22 August 1764

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AbstractOccom reports on his activities and on progress in the building of his house. He also notes that he’s been paid a half-year's salary by the Company for Propagation of the Gospel in New England and the parts adjacent in America. On two verso, Wheelock has written an outline for a sermon.

Joseph Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 September 24

Manuscript Number768524.1

Date24 September 1768

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AbstractJohnson relates the progress of his and Jacob Johnson's travels, and relays news of donations for the school.

Ebenezer Gurley, confession, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1770 February 3

Manuscript Number770153.1

Date3 February 1770

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AbstractGurley confesses that he tried to leave the school for Yale.