Wentzel, Willard Ferdinand. Fifteen letters from Wentzel at Mackenzie River to Roderick Mackenzie, 1807-1824. An electronic transcription. MFTP #0012
in countenance – such is the vicissitudes of fickle Fortune a Place where I had never very great cause to complain But to use an Indian phrase – Cooloo – I am Still alive why need I complain[.] Could I persuade myself that my little Friend Johnny would recollect me I should request a few new Tunes of him – for which I would make any return in my power[.] I have some music which if he wishes to have he is welcome by only sending a note – for I have entirely given up the Flute and only Scrape now & then on the Fiddle[.] I beg you will please remember me to him – was I a better pens man I would offer myself to begin an acquaintance by letter with him[.] But I Know my inability I am an Indian he is a Christian – he will not like […] such a rough correspondant[.] I have often & […] without missing one opportunity of writing to Mr James McKenzie, addressed myself in vain I Hear no more of his Health[.] I fear my letters miscarry – therefore Permit me Dear Sir to request you will please accept for him my most sincere respects – remaining with the utmost deference and respect
Dear Sir
Your most obedt tho'
feeble Servant
Willd Ferdd Wentzel
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