The Occom Circle

Solomon Williams, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 January 5

Manuscript Number765105

Date5 January 1765

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AbstractWilliams writes to voice his objection to the proposed trip of Occom to England.

Joseph Woolley, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 February 9

Manuscript Number765159.1

Date9 February 1765

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AbstractWoolley gives an account of his progress at Onaquaga, and writes that Good Peter is ready to bring four boys to the school now that peace among the Nations is settled.

Joseph Woolley, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 February 9

Manuscript Number765159.2

Date9 February 1765

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AbstractWoolley writes that the two boys who were to come to the school are delayed because of winter snow and the risk of smallpox. He also remarks on the progress of his mission, his admiration for the Tuscaroras, and the wish of the Oneidas at Chenango to have Samuel Ashpo return to them.

Ebenezer Little, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 March 1

Manuscript Number765201

Date1 March 1765

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AbstractLittle updates Wheelock on sundry goods, and suggests that Occom's presence in Newburyport would help the Design.

Nathaniel Whitaker, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 March 2

Manuscript Number765202.1

Date2 March 1765

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AbstractWhitaker writes regarding Jewett's charges against Occom, and Wheelock's memorial to the Assembly.

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.

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.

William Gaylord, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock 1765 June 18

Manuscript Number765368.2

Date18 June 1765

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AbstractGaylord writes to Wheelock asking for news about Occom’s plans, mentioning rumors he has heard, and discussing attitudes for and against the School.

Nathaniel Whitaker, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 June 24

Manuscript Number765374.3

Date24 June 1765

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AbstractWhitaker informs Wheelock that he has convinced David Jewett to attend a meeting of the Connecticut Board of Correspondents to address the conflict with Occom. He instructs Wheelock to prepare a testimonial.

Joseph Woolley, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 August 17

Manuscript Number765467

Date1765 August 17

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AbstractWoolley asks Wheelock to write to Mr. Garrett about Woolley's proposal to his daughter Hannah.