The Occom Circle

Gershom Breed, account ledger, 1764

Manuscript Number764900.1

Date1764

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AbstractGershom Breed's bill against Wheelock for goods furnished to Occom and others.

Samson Occom, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1764 September 8

Manuscript Number764508.3

Date8 September 1764

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AbstractOccom is determined to set out on his long journey despite a scarcity of funding, and leaves his house and other business to be done upon Wheelock’s credit. He informs Wheelock that he has hired Mr. Peabody of Norwich Landing to get the materials that his house requires, and to hire hands and pay them. He notes that his family needs clothing and provisions.

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.

Bill of Goods, 1765 October 15

Manuscript Number764565

Date15 October 1765

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AbstractBill of goods presented by Gershom Breed to Eleazar Wheelock.