The Occom Circle

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.

Samuel Kirkland, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 March 6

Manuscript Number766206

Date6 March 1766

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AbstractKirkland writes a lengthy letter describing his work among the Senecas, and touching upon, among other things, his concerns regarding Chamberlain and his mission.

Moses Peck, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 March 25

Manuscript Number766225

Date25 March 1766

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AbstractPeck writes that he has printed what was desired respecting Occom, and reports that Sir William Johnson is favorably inclined towards the design. A box of goods was shipped, and Mr. Blair was shipwrecked.

Sir William Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 June 19

Manuscript Number766369.3

Date19 June 1766

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AbstractJohnson writes to say that he is in council with some of the Six Nations regarding an "unhappy affair," and that Deacon Thomas was detained on his way to visit Wheelock.

David McClure, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 August 5

Manuscript Number766454

Date4 August 1766

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AbstractMcClure writes from his mission about his arrival, the work of the school, the condition of the pupils, and the kindness of people. He notes the difficulties in not knowing the language.

John Brainerd, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 September 16

Manuscript Number766516.1

Date16 September 1766

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AbstractBrainerd writes about the apprehension of the murderers of two Indian women, includes letters from Francis Alison and John Ewing recommending John G. Kals as a teacher and missionary, and gives his own recommendation of Kals, with reservations.

Sir William Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 September 16

Manuscript Number766516

Date16 September 1766

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AbstractJohnson writes to Wheelock, asking him to give asylum to the bearer -- Margaret, wife of Daniel, a Mohawk -- who has been treated badly by her husband.

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.