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Samuel Kirkland tells about the state of the Indians and his own experience with them. There is a definite division between the Christian Indians and the Pagans. After much dispute, Kirkland was allowed to occupy a Quaker house, which afforded him many more conveniences. The question resurfaces as t Show moreSamuel Kirkland tells about the state of the Indians and his own experience with them. There is a definite division between the Christian Indians and the Pagans. After much dispute, Kirkland was allowed to occupy a Quaker house, which afforded him many more conveniences. The question resurfaces as to who should be the Oneida's minister, Kirkland or Crosby. Miller took a neutral approach to the matter and asked the Indians whom they would prefer. Kirkland informs him of a conflict in regard to John Jordan, Mr. Sergeant, and Captain Hendrick. Kirkland speaks of his affection for Crosby.
Description: [This 15-page letter contains references to the state of the Indians, conflict between missionaries, and Kirkland's opinion of the matter.] Show less

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Title

Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Alexander Miller

Names

Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808 (Author)
Miller, Alexander, 1739-1820 (Addressee)

Date

1800-05-24

Extent

20 image files

Abstract

Samuel Kirkland tells about the state of the Indians and his own experience with them. There is a definite division between the Christian Indians and the Pagans. After much dispute, Kirkland was allowed to occupy a Quaker house, which afforded him many more conveniences. The question resurfaces as to who should be the Oneida's minister, Kirkland or Crosby. Miller took a neutral approach to the matter and asked the Indians whom they would prefer. Kirkland informs him of a conflict in regard to... Show moreSamuel Kirkland tells about the state of the Indians and his own experience with them. There is a definite division between the Christian Indians and the Pagans. After much dispute, Kirkland was allowed to occupy a Quaker house, which afforded him many more conveniences. The question resurfaces as to who should be the Oneida's minister, Kirkland or Crosby. Miller took a neutral approach to the matter and asked the Indians whom they would prefer. Kirkland informs him of a conflict in regard to John Jordan, Mr. Sergeant, and Captain Hendrick. Kirkland speaks of his affection for Crosby. Show less

Notes

Description: [This 15-page letter contains references to the state of the Indians, conflict between missionaries, and Kirkland's opinion of the matter.]

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-211c

Identifier

hamLibSparc:12353758
local: yhm-arc-kir-211c

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Samuel Kirkland Collection