The Occom Circle

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.

Joseph Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768, May 2

Manuscript Number768302

Date2 May 1768

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AbstractJohnson writes of his progress among the Oneidas, and that the more distant tribes visited by Ralph Wheelock do not seem anxious for missionaries. He also mentions various Moor's students.

Nathan Clap, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 June 28

Manuscript Number768378

Date28 June 1768

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AbstractClap confesses his sin, asks forgiveness, and asks to marry Mary Foey, Wheelock’s maid.