The Occom Circle

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to Solomon Williams, 1765 January 7

Manuscript Number765107.1

Date7 January 1765

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AbstractWheelock writes to Williams urging that plans be laid for a fundraising trip to England. He also reports on the arrival of Theophilus Chamberlain, and possible plans for a mission.

Eleazar Wheelock, letter, to David Jewett, 1765 January 19

Manuscript Number765129.1

Date19 January 1765

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AbstractWheelock writes to ask Jewett to help settle the dispute with Occom.

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.

Robert Roath, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 May 30

Manuscript Number765330.3

Date30 May 1765

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AbstractRoath writes to ask for help in securing money owed to him by Occom.

David Jewett, letter, to Andrew Oliver, 1765 June 27

Manuscript Number765376.2

Date27 June 1765

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AbstractJewett writes that his dispute with Occom has been resolved. He excerpts a letter from Occom.

Connecticut Board of Correspondents of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, letter, to The Long Island Presbytery, 1765 September 24

Manuscript Number765524

Date24 September 1765

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AbstractThe Connecticut Board of Correspondents of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge writes seeking assistance from the Long Island Presbytery to offset Occom’s debts. Document also includes minutes from a meeting of the Board, with what appear to be mentions of other letters written to different organizations.

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.

Samson Occom, letter, to Connecticut Board of Correspondents for The Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, 1765 November 21

Manuscript Number765621.3

Date21 November 1765

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AbstractOccom writes to the Board asking them to pay his debt to Gershom Breed for nine pounds, seven shillings, and seven pence.

Moses Peck, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1765 December 24

Manuscript Number765674.2

Date12 December 1765

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AbstractPeck updates Wheelock on business matters, and notes that Whitaker and Occom have started on their trip.