The Occom Circle

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to George Whitefield, 1762 September 16

Manuscript Number762516

Date16 September 1762

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AbstractWheelock writes of his difficulty in securing pupils, and relays news from Occom about the bad conditions among the Oneidas. Ashpo is being trained for mission work. The future of a grant from the Massachusetts assembly and other monies are in question.

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.

Samson Occom, journal, 1787 December 10 to 1788 August 10

Manuscript Number787660.1

Date10 December 1787 to 10 August 1788

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AbstractOccom details his activities as an intinerant preacher and tribal leader as he travels throughout Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Samson Occom, student work, date unknown

Manuscript Number000103

DateUnknown

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AbstractThe Lord’s Prayer translated into Greek, French and Latin.