A letter from the Revd Mr. Sergeant of Stockbridge, to Dr. Colman of Boston
Subtitle: containing Mr. Sergeant's proposal of a more effectual method for the education of Indian children; to raise 'em if possible into a civil and industrious people; by introducing the English language among them; and thereby instilling into their minds and hearts, with a more lasting impression, the principles of virtue and piety. : Made publick by Dr. Colman at the desire of Mr. Sergeant, ; with some general account of what the Rev. Mr. Isaac Hollis of ---- has already done for the sons of this Indian tribe of Houssatannoc, now erected into a township by the General Court, and called Stockbridge. : [Three lines of Scripture texts]
Contributors: Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747; Edward E. Ayer Collection (Newberry Library)
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 5288
Publisher: Printed by Rogers and Fowle, for D. Henchman in Cornhill.
Published: 1743
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Indians of North America; Education; Missions; Stockbridge Indians
Other titles: American Indian histories and cultures.
Notes: Dated: Stockbridge, August 1. 1743.

"Dr. Colman's return in compliance with Mr. Sergeant's request. Boston, August 22. 1743."--p. [10]-16.

Evans 5288

Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 29

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.

Edward E. Ayer Collection, Newberry Library