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Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher

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Recently returned from Philadelphia, where several Seneca chiefs met with Congress. Knows of no schoolmaster for the new Indian Schools. Suggests that the LBCB consult with Crosby. Apologizes for laxness in submitting journals. Kirkland family may join Samuel Kirkland in the wilderness.
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Title

Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher

Names

Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808 (Author)
Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802 (Addressee)

Date

1791-01-14

Extent

5 image files

Abstract

Recently returned from Philadelphia, where several Seneca chiefs met with Congress. Knows of no schoolmaster for the new Indian Schools. Suggests that the LBCB consult with Crosby. Apologizes for laxness in submitting journals. Kirkland family may join Samuel Kirkland in the wilderness.

Notes

Description: Includes a transcription.

Subjects

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

Geography

Stockbridge (Mass.)
Berkshire County (Mass.)
Massachusetts

Local ID

yhm-arc-kir-132b

Identifier

hamLibSparc:12354329
local: yhm-arc-kir-132b

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Samuel Kirkland Collection