C-1 1818, April 8 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. He asks why she has not acknowledged the check sent for $50. Mentions that she could get someone else to write for her, since her eyes are inflamed, making it difficult to read. He suggests she ask her cousin William or her "friend Mr. Robinson." John adds another few lines written on April 24th, acknowledging receipt of a much awaited reply from his sister.
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1818, April 8 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1818, Aug. 24 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. He writes to say how happy he is that she has decided to marry and that she should not postpone the date of the ceremony to accommodate his travel plans. In fact, he rather urges her to be married before he pays a visit to Clinton in September.
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1818, August 24 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, congratulating Eliza for her upcoming marriage to Robinson.
C-1 1818, Aug. 31 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. The salutation reads "My dear sister Mrs. R." John asks if he should still keep his plan to visit. Mentions that he will attend the Harvard Commencement before setting out for Clinton.
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1818, August 31 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1818, Aug. 5 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. John responds to Eliza's queries about whether or not she should marry Robinson. John gives advice on how to turn away Robinson's interest in her, should she desire to do so. He also encourages her and their mother to visit him in Cambridge and stay in his house. Alludes to financial problems experienced by Eliza in connection with the settlement of the Kirkland estate.
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1818, August 5 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, offering Eliza advice on marrying or, if she chooses, rejecting Robinson.
C-1 1817, July 23 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge MA. He tells of his visiting relatives in Lebanon, CT. Also tells of the death of Sophia Hill and the care he took to alleviate the sorrows of her family.
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1817, July 23 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1817, April 15 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from John Thornton Kirkland in Cambridge, MA. Describes how he can accommodate guests by rearranging the sleeping quarters for those currently boarding with him. He therefore is encouraging his mother and sister to pay him a visit. Encloses $50 with this letter.
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1817, April 15 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1818, Feb. 20 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Mentions that he is sending a check which must be signed by Mr. Lothrup (presumably her brother-in-law, John Lothrup).
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1818, February 20 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1817, Sept. 15 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Salutation reads: "My dear Miss Kirkland." He asks her to come and pay him a visit. He alludes to a disagreement between them and asks her to have patience with him. Encloses $30, to make up the difference between the $20 previously sent and that which he normally sends.
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1817, September 15 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-4 1821, Dec. 1 Letter to E. R., Southington, CT from J.T. Kirkland, Cambridge, MA. It seems that E. R. had sent a plan for "studying divinity at Yale, Harvard, or Andover" to his brother-in-law (son of Samuel Kirkland and Pres. of Harvard) and this is John's reply. Enclosed in the original letter was another from Dr. Popkin at Andover [?] who apparently thought it would be a good idea for E. R. to study at Andover, especially with regard to his planned edition of the Iliad. In a postscript, John tells E. R. that Harvard would patronize his new book, if it is recommended by the Greek department. Suggests Dr. Popkin read the manuscript before it goes to press.
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1821, December 1 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John Thornton Kirkland regarding Robinson's plans to study divinity at Yale, Harvard, or Andover.
A-2 1807, Dec. 28 Receipt signed by Eliza Kirkland for rent paid to her from the lessor, Josiah Simonds, for land originally leased by Samuel Kirkland to James Hinks in 1796 (see above). John Thornton Kirkland, Eliza's brother, acted as her attorney for these transactions.
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Receipt for rent paid by Josiah Simonds to Eliza Kirkland.
A-1 1808, Dec. 24 Receipt for rent paid to Eliza Kirkland from Josiah Simonds, the lessor of 50 acres. Eliza mentions that the rent is "on a lease assigned by my father to me."; A-1 1796, June 29 Lease. Samuel Kirkland leased 50 acres to James Hinks for 8 pounds 8 shillings per annum, with an option to buy the land at 2 pounds 8 shillings. The option to buy was valid from October 1797 to October 1815. Document signed by Sam Kirkland. Appended to this document are three other transactions involving the same 50 acres dated as follows: 14 November 1815, 14 March 1816, and 7 August 1821. The last one involved E.R. For details of these three, see their respective dates below. From rent receipts (dated 1807, 1808, 1813 and listed below), it is clear that Hinks had transferred the lease to Josiah Simonds by 1807.
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Receipt for rent paid by Josiah Simonds to Eliza Kirkland.
A-3 1821, July 31 Agreement between E. R. and Joseph Kirkland. "Whereas Joseph Kirkland has given me his Bond & Mortgage to secure the payment of $1,070. Now I engage the said Joseph shall have ready, within six months, the Bond & Mortgage of the Rev'd John T. Kirkland . . . for the same sum payable to the said Joseph. . ."
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An agreement between Joseph Kirkland and Edward Robinson in the presence of William Kirkland, regarding Bond and Mortagages and the payment of $1,070
A-3 1821, July 31 Joseph Kirkland, in the presence of Wm. Kirkland entered into an agreement with E. R. "In consideration of $400, I agree with Edward Robinson that I will pay & take up his note for $200 . . . and will further cause to be delivered to him the said Robinson a note given by him to John T. Kirkland of Cambridge . . .for $200, payable the first of Sept., 1823 without interest and also to give up a note which I hold against . . . Edward for about $70 or $80." On the reverse side of the agreement, E. R. writes: "Rec'd Aug. 13, 1821 of Joseph Kirkland my note for $77 dated May 20, 1819, payable to him . . . "
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An agreement between Joseph Kirkland and Edward Robinson in the presence of Wiliam Kirkland, regarding $400.
A-2 1813, Dec. 14 Receipt of rent due for 1812 and 1813 from Josiah Simonds, signed by John T. Kirkland, attorney for his sister, Eliza, who is the "Assignee of the Lessor."
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Receipt of rent due for 1812 and 1813 from Josiah Simonds, signed by John T. Kirkland.
C-3 1819, July 15 Letter to E. R. in Clinton from John T. Kirkland, Cambridge, MA. John sends his condolences to E. R. upon the death of his sister, Eliza. John mentions that his mother is very ill and cannot be told of her daughter's death, for it would "destroy her."
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1819, July 15 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John Thornton Kirkland, expressing condolences upon the death of Eliza Kirkland.
Kirkland 253c John Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland Norwich February 1st 1808 Dear Brother, I received your kind favor by Son Samuel. Happy to hear of your welfare and family. You wrote requesting the ages of our Brothers and Sisters. I have not the old Bible where they were all entered; conclude our Sister Hannah Sheppard has it. I think I can near exactly recollect their ages. Our Father was born in the year 1701 our good Mother in the year 1704 our eldest Sister Mary in the year 1724 our Brother D Show moreKirkland 253c John Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland Norwich February 1st 1808 Dear Brother, I received your kind favor by Son Samuel. Happy to hear of your welfare and family. You wrote requesting the ages of our Brothers and Sisters. I have not the old Bible where they were all entered; conclude our Sister Hannah Sheppard has it. I think I can near exactly recollect their ages. Our Father was born in the year 1701 our good Mother in the year 1704 our eldest Sister Mary in the year 1724 our Brother Daniel in the year 1725 2d Sister Mary in the year 1727 our Sister Hannah White 1729 Our Sister Anna in the year 1731 our Sister Elizabeth in the year 1733 my age is dated in the year 1735 our Brother Jabez in the year 1738 our Sister Lydia in the year 1740 your date is December 1st 1741 our Brother Joseph in the year 1743 our Sister 3d sister Mary in the year 1745 Our Father died May 18th 1773 our Mother in October 1st 1769 Our Parents are I trust gone to the Realms of Light and Happiness. May we be prepared to meet them in the Kingdom of Glory. I have it in contemplation if God should see fit to spare my Life and Health until next August or September to come and make you a Visit. I can still reflect on the various Lines of Divine Providence in regards to us and our Father's families. His Government has been in infinite Wisdom, although it be to us grievous. To be satisfied with God's government is our Duty and Happiness. I have nothing of great importance respecting this town; general time of health and attention to meeting. In Chesterfield and Comington North of us there is a great awakening and attention to Religion and particular among the Youth and others. We have enjoyed Health through God's Mercy this year past, for our Age remarkable. Our Children at East Hampton are well. Daughter Judith has her 4th daughter. Son Samuel and Martin and families are well. Mr. Woodbridge is well, I think gains some in his Performance. Mr. Tracy is unwell, I hope not Dangerous. He appeared to be much Engaged in things that pertain to Christ's Kingdom. You will be tired of my long letter. You must make stops for me, and put in what I have left out. Wish you to write the first opportunity. You Sister and Cousin Salla give their kind Love to you and Sister and Cousin Eliza, as to my Sons with you . I trust you will advise them to attention to Virtue and Piety. From your Brother with his best Wishes John Kirkland Reverend Samuel Kirkland February 8th 1808 The Bearer Mr. Lee has been detained by Reason of the Snow, failing. Let you be informed we are still favoured with Health. Mr. Tracy remains yet Unwell in a low state of Health. Some fearful that he may fall into a Consumption. I wish you to write me how my Son John makes out under his infirmities, and if he is like to support himself by his Profession in Law and if his morals are good; must be a great disadvantage to him. I remain still your affectionate brother J. Kirkland Reverend Samuel Kirkland J. Kirkland Norwich 1808 Family Register Reverend Samuel Kirkland Clinton State of New York Favored by Mr. Lee Show less
Kirkland 2d Norwich September 3rd 1766 Dear Brother I Received your favours of the 17th July and 11 of august With Pleasure and joy to hear of your Welfare and Comfortable situation that the Indians are kind. Which favor is of the Lord I had concluded upon this Week to set out upon the tour upon Receiving your last letter. We shall tarry till about the middle of September. if no word from Captain Butler to come sooner. by the first I Received of yours I was pleased by the Hopes of meeting you at Show moreKirkland 2d Norwich September 3rd 1766 Dear Brother I Received your favours of the 17th July and 11 of august With Pleasure and joy to hear of your Welfare and Comfortable situation that the Indians are kind. Which favor is of the Lord I had concluded upon this Week to set out upon the tour upon Receiving your last letter. We shall tarry till about the middle of September. if no word from Captain Butler to come sooner. by the first I Received of yours I was pleased by the Hopes of meeting you at your Return for Provisions But I Hope the disappointment for the best I shall ever remember your Kindness and hope you will be rewarded I have obtained money sufficient for the time Mr. Kinne was at our house this Day gives comfortable account of your situation Which is great joy to us all. Our People are about to hire him to preach this fall his health is Recovered. I have nothing more to inform of I must Desist wishing the Divine presence and Blessing may attend you and your labours be successful in the wilderness to advancement of the Redeemer's Kingdom from ever Loving and Affectionate Brother John Kirkland PS give suitable Regards to Mr. McClure Mr. Perkins is contented to tarry at home things are kept close Mr Dennis none else. To the Reverend Mr. Samuel Kirkland missionary Mr. John Kirkland Norwich 3d September 1766 Show less
A-2 1816, Dec. 18 Receipt of $21. from George Buck, being one year's rent on a lot of land originally leased by Samuel Kirkland to James Hinks in 1796. Signed by John T. Kirkland, attorney for his sister Eliza.
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Receipt of $21 for rent paid by George Buck, signed by John T. Kirkland