Author
Wolley, Joseph
Date30 September, 1765
ms number765530.4
abstractWoolley writes of his progress with his mission, and of his intentions
to go to the Tuscarora tribe to teach.
handwritingHandwriting is clear and legible, with some deletions and
additions. There are several uncrossed t’s that the transcriber has
corrected.
paperSingle sheet folded in half to make four pages is in good-to-fair
condition, with moderate-to-heavy wear. A tear around the remants of the
seal
results in a minor loss of text. Large portions of the wax seal remain.
In my last I remember
that I told you, I believ'd I shoud
return to you this Fall. But con
ſidering all Things, I cannot
come without doing that which
is very Wrong.
The Tuskaroras down below want very much to
have their Children taught,
and I be
lieve shall go tomorry there to ſee if
I can do any good among them, shall
tarry there 'till
Mr Smith
returs.
Moſes will keep this School as long as I am
abſent. Sir, I feel better in Health
I I hop
[illegible]e shall be
[illegible]able to keep
School this Winter.
Sir, I live pretty well, The Indians behave kindly toward me I am not in want, as to ashe-Cakes
& Corn &
Beens. but after all I dont think I can live
ſo throughout thise Winter. For Change of Diet I want that is fat; ſuch as Pork if can only have this I belive I shall get well. Alſo
Cloſths I want, Viz. A Great Coat, Wollen Shirts, Yarn Stockings.
I have not been ſo well as to Build
my Houſe But shall begin as ſoon
as I can endure biger
hardsihp.
S.r if you should like my Work,
that is what I have done, by next Spring
I
would be glad to know what Num-
ber of Cows I may have whether one
or
two.
I dont think I can come 'till 8
Months end; it may be ſooner, as
Things shall turn out, & God
should spare my Life & Health.
I am not under Neceſsity of more
Things as I know of, but what
I can get here. Sir I wan
[gap: tear][guess: t] to hear form you & Affairs a
[gap: tear][guess: t] Home. I ask, for your Prayes
for me, that I may be judicious,
Steady &
aſsiſted by the holy
Goſt. Pray accept my Duty, to
Madam,
Master, Love to the
whole
School
— I remain