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Met with Colonel Dayton at Johnstown. Mohawks were "imprudent". More Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas enlisting on the "King's side". May soon begin attacking the frontiers of New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Many feel that the colonies should show their strength by making a decisive move against Show moreMet with Colonel Dayton at Johnstown. Mohawks were "imprudent". More Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas enlisting on the "King's side". May soon begin attacking the frontiers of New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Many feel that the colonies should show their strength by making a decisive move against the frontier.
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Title

Samuel Kirkland to Philip Schuyler

Names

Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808 (Author)
Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804 (Addressee)

Date

1776-06-08

Extent

2 image files

Abstract

Met with Colonel Dayton at Johnstown. Mohawks were "imprudent". More Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas enlisting on the "King's side". May soon begin attacking the frontiers of New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Many feel that the colonies should show their strength by making a decisive move against the frontier.

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Description: Includes a transcription.

Subjects

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

Geography

Lake George (N.Y.)
New York

Local ID

yhm-arc-kir-067a

Identifier

hamLibSparc:12353982
local: yhm-arc-kir-067a

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Samuel Kirkland Collection