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Title

Disputes among the Christian Indians because of Jesuit priests and White neighbors. Is working hard to try to resolve the problems. Mentions latest breech with Wheelock. Hopes to purchase land near Stockbridge for a retreat in the case of an Indian War. Jerusha gave birth to a daughter. Hopes to vis Show moreDisputes among the Christian Indians because of Jesuit priests and White neighbors. Is working hard to try to resolve the problems. Mentions latest breech with Wheelock. Hopes to purchase land near Stockbridge for a retreat in the case of an Indian War. Jerusha gave birth to a daughter. Hopes to visit Boston in September.
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Title

Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton

Names

Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808 (Author)
Thornton, John, 1720-1790 (Addressee)

Date

1772-07-27

Extent

12 image files

Abstract

Disputes among the Christian Indians because of Jesuit priests and White neighbors. Is working hard to try to resolve the problems. Mentions latest breech with Wheelock. Hopes to purchase land near Stockbridge for a retreat in the case of an Indian War. Jerusha gave birth to a daughter. Hopes to visit Boston in September.

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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-031b

Identifier

hamLibSparc:12353751
local: yhm-arc-kir-031b

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Samuel Kirkland Collection