The Occom Circle

David Fowler, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 May 2

Manuscript Number765302.2

Date2 May 1765

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AbstractFowler writes to Wheelock about his intention to marry Amy Johnson, and states that he has bought her a ring. He also writes of his worries concerning her health.

Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 October 4

Manuscript Number765554.2

Date4 October 1765

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AbstractOccom requests the use of a Negro and a yoke of Oxen.

David Fowler, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 January 21

Manuscript Number766121.2

Date21 January 1766

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AbstractDavid Fowler writes of the progress of his Indian school, the present religious state of the Indians and their want of a minister, news of Kirtland, and personal matters.

Theophilus Chamberlain, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 October 3

Manuscript Number766553

Date3 October 1766

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AbstractChamberlain relates the progress, or lack thereof, of his mission among the Mohawks.

Samuel Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 October 5

Manuscript Number766556.2

Date5 October 1766

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AbstractJohnson writes of the poor progress of his mission among the Mohawks, and gives news regarding other Wheelock missionaries in the vicinity.

Theophilus Chamberlain, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 November 12

Manuscript Number766612.1

Date12 November 1766

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AbstractChamberlain writes of improvements in the mission among the Mohawks.

Jacob Fowler, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 November 28

Manuscript Number766628.1

Date28 November 1766

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AbstractFowler writes regarding the good state of his mission at Canajoharie.

Jacob Fowler, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 January 31

Manuscript Number767131

Date31 January 1767

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AbstractJacob Fowler expresses gratitude for Wheelock’s attention and kindness.

Theophilus Chamberlain, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1767 September 10

Manuscript Number767510

Date10 September 1767

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AbstractChamberlain offers an account of his debts accrued as a missionary and argues that he should not owe any money to Wheelock's School.

Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1772 July 13

Manuscript Number772413.2

Date13 July 1772

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AbstractOccom expresses his strong desire to have three or four days to spend with Wheelock, as well as his disappointment that Wheelock did not visit him when he was traveling nearby. Occom notes that he does not plan to go on a mission until spring, but that he has plenty of work preaching.