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Returned to Oneida on Oct. 29th. Preached on November 4th and stayed up until midnight telling the headmen about his recent journey. Talks of erecting a sawmill and a meeting house at Oneida. Relays a speech from the Indians to the Board. The Indians are pleased that they are to get a new meeting ho Show moreReturned to Oneida on Oct. 29th. Preached on November 4th and stayed up until midnight telling the headmen about his recent journey. Talks of erecting a sawmill and a meeting house at Oneida. Relays a speech from the Indians to the Board. The Indians are pleased that they are to get a new meeting house. Do not think that Kirkland wastes "Jesus Christs money." Thanks Rev. Pemberton for his advice. The school is well. Show less

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Title

Samuel Kirkland to Andrew Oliver

Names

Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808 (Author)
Oliver, Andrew, 1706-1774 (Addressee)

Date

1770-11-12

Extent

4 image files

Abstract

Returned to Oneida on Oct. 29th. Preached on November 4th and stayed up until midnight telling the headmen about his recent journey. Talks of erecting a sawmill and a meeting house at Oneida. Relays a speech from the Indians to the Board. The Indians are pleased that they are to get a new meeting house. Do not think that Kirkland wastes "Jesus Christs money." Thanks Rev. Pemberton for his advice. The school is well.

Subjects

Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Missionaries -- New York (State)

Geography

Oneida (N.Y.)
Oneida County (N.Y.)
New York

Local ID

yhm-arc-kir-012b

Identifier

hamLibSparc:12352693
local: yhm-arc-kir-012b

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Samuel Kirkland Collection