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Title: John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1770-08-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 9a John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland London, 27th August, 1770 Dear and Reverend Sir - I must now thank you for your letters of the 15th February, and 30th May. I congratulate you on the further light with which you now read the latter part of the last chapter of Proverbs. May the Lord prosper you more and more continually It is very grievous that any misunderstanding should arise between you and Dr. Wheelock . The Enemy has done this, and indeed it must be fine sport to him. What is man
Show moreKirkland 9a John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland London, 27th August, 1770 Dear and Reverend Sir - I must now thank you for your letters of the 15th February, and 30th May. I congratulate you on the further light with which you now read the latter part of the last chapter of Proverbs. May the Lord prosper you more and more continually It is very grievous that any misunderstanding should arise between you and Dr. Wheelock . The Enemy has done this, and indeed it must be fine sport to him. What is man? We all expect too much and look more to others than ourselves. Oh that we could but cease from man and put our whole trust in the Lord; none that ever did were confounded; he will never leave them nor forsake them. But we are for inverting that Scripture, Walk by faith and not by light. Our chief business should be with ourselves. It is better for me that hundreds of others make many mistakes than that I make a single one. Let us ever take heed what spirit we are of, for if we have not the Spirit of Christ we are none of his. May we ever drink deep of that blessed Spirit, my dear Sir. I trust a good name is like precious ointment, much to be valued. We can't cherish our reputation (consistent with our duty to God) too highly, but when the Lord calls for it and requires us to become fools for Christ we may cheerfully give it up; but if before we don't value it pray are we not offering the lame and the blind. The great attainment of the Christian is to suffer and place the sufferings to Christ's account. You are called to bear a testimony. Let patience have its perfect work. Testify all forbearance and look steadfastly at the Prince of Suffering and copy him closely. If you are for suffering that you deserve, only remember it is the suffering wrongfully only that has the promise. Be assured none can be your enemy unless you are your own. Those that would be so, you may account your best friends if they bring your graces into exercise. If we love the Lord aright, all necessarily works for our good. May you ever experience this. I have sent you many books, but one I hope will be your chief study, as that alone can make us wise unto salvation, and it gives wisdom for this world as well as for another. Be much in prayer, that every time you open God's Book you may see more of the dignity, completeness, loveliness, and grace of the Redeemer; for our all is in him, and he supplies according to our need. Beware of that selfishness into which we are all fallen, and be seeking that praise that cometh from God only; for how can we believe if we receive honour one of another and seek not the honor that cometh from God only. You'll excuse my entertaining you with a Fable: My waking dreams are best concealed; Much folly, little good they yield But now and then I gain when sleeping A friendly hint that's worth the keeping. Lately I dreamt of One who cried "Beware of self, beware of pride. When you are prone to build a Babel Recall to mind this little Fable." Once on a time a paper kite Was mounted to a wondrous height, Where, giddy with its elevation, It thus expressed self-admiration: "See how yon crowds of gazing people Admire my flight above the steeple! How would they wonder if they knew All that a kite like me can do! Was I but free, I'd take a flight And pierce the clouds beyond their sight; But ah! like a poor prisoner bound My string confines me near the ground. I'd brave the eagle's towering wing Might I but fly without a string." It tugged and pulled while thus it spoke To break the string. - At last it broke. - Deprived at once of all its stay In vain it tried to soar away. Unable its own weight to bear It fluttered downward through the air; Unable its own course to guide, The winds soon plunged it in the tide. Ah, foolish kite, thou hadst no wing; How couldst thou fly without a string! My heart replied: O Lord, I see How much this kite resembles me. Forgetful that by thee I stand, Impatient of thy ruling hand, How oft I've wished to break the lines Thy wisdom for my lot assigns? How oft indulged a vain desire For something more or something higher! And but for Grace and Love divine A fall thus dreadful had been mine. I can't say I am a great friend to fasting where it is not necessary and I should be sorry by looking to your duties and graces you got comfort as I apprehend that is making in some measure a Christ of them; but look to Jesus and admire and adore. He finished the work for us or it would never have been finished. Rejoice and be glad in the Lord and in him only, and if ever you can be pleased with yourself it is a bad sign, for in what single instance can the best of us come up to the just requirements of God's Law? The mystery of Godliness is going out of ourselves and trusting in another, from first to last. Trust in the Lord and you shall be fed. Rely on God's great and glorious promises and remember all is allotted us by an infinite wisdom, and if we show not forth his praise continually in the situation and circumstances he has fixed us, we should not in any other, though we may fondly imagine other ways. If they will not believe Moses and the Prophets, neither will they if one rise from the dead. My dear Sir, I believe you have been hardly used, but consult not flesh and blood; surely your Master was much more so. Be like him an Example of meekness and humility. Provoke not; pray fervently for those that are most unkind to you, and that is the way to the blessing. Get all the support you can. I think you have a fine call of usefulness. May the Lord enable you in every respect to improve it. Be not over anxious about the pence. I am ready to assist you, and if needful I have a hundred pound or two hundred at your service. Let anyone draw on me for you whenever you want, and keep up your hospitality to the Indians. In that matter you have acted very wisely. I trust the Lord has much work for you to do, but don't by going so far beyond your strength incapacitate yourself for farther service, or think that by much speaking the blessing comes. A small blast through the ram's horn will suffice to bring down the walls of Jericho. Remember, it is the Lord gives the efficacy and if he sets home all must prosper. That you may continue to increase with all the increase of God and be crowned and blessed daily and hourly is the fervent prayer of Dear Sir Yours most affectionately John Thornton My respects to Mrs. Kirkland . To The Reverend Mr. Samuel Kirkland at Oneida John Thornton, Esquire 27. August. 1770
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: London (England)
Abstract: Offers advice on Wheelock/Kirkland conflict. Offers to loan Samuel Kirkland money.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-009a
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Title: John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1772-02-19
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Clapham (N.Y.), Broome County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Received Samuel Kirkland's letters and the Articles of Agreement. Pleased that the Wheelock/Kirkland conflict is resolved. Believes that Kirkland should strive to regulate his work load. Offers him financial assistance. Thinks that Wheelock lost face in the conflict.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-026c
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Title: John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1773-02-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Clapham (N.Y.), Broome County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Lends encouragement to Kirkland. Renews offer of financial assistance.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-038f
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1773-06-05
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Working too hard -- contrary to Thornton's advice. Indians are helping to build a church (with a steeple) and are doing well in farming. The mission is generally in good shape.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-042b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1771-11-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Encompasses much of #23c. Discusses meeting with Wheelock, resolution of Wheelock/Kirkland conflict.
Note: Description: Unfinished.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-023d
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1771-06-04
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida Castle (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Thanks Thornton for advice. Discusses Wheelock/Kirkland conflict. Relates circumstances of patronage of LBCB. Kanonwarohare.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-019a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1771-02-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 15a Samuel Kirkland to Mr. Thornton Esquire. Oneida February 6th A.D. 1771. Honored Sir - I hope my two last letters have come to hand before now. I have had but one opportunity of conveyance to New England since my return to Oneida last fall, which I could improve for the crowd and hurry I was then in. So that my long silence may not be imputed to mere negligence, or the want of a grateful Remembrance of the unmerited and extraordinary favours received from you. My labours are much inc
Show moreKirkland 15a Samuel Kirkland to Mr. Thornton Esquire. Oneida February 6th A.D. 1771. Honored Sir - I hope my two last letters have come to hand before now. I have had but one opportunity of conveyance to New England since my return to Oneida last fall, which I could improve for the crowd and hurry I was then in. So that my long silence may not be imputed to mere negligence, or the want of a grateful Remembrance of the unmerited and extraordinary favours received from you. My labours are much increased of late - Indians from seven different villages attend upon my ministry - have several times had hear 400 hearers. I am blest with health and generally preach three times upon the Sabbath, and twice in the week - besides private instruction daily. - add to this the necessary care and support of a family in this wilderness. I now find my hands full - have no time to serve the Devil - but alas! I want a heart to do something for God. Oh how good the God we serve! how good, how kind the Master! but alas! how bad the servants! - I would humbly hope, through divine grace, that I am beginning to begin to devote this long forfeited life to the blessed Redeemer. Oh, my much honored Friend, may I bespeak your interest at the throne of Grace, - to aid me by your Prayers, that the golden fruits of holiness may cluster in that soul, which has been too long a barren soil, and productive of little else but weeds and trash. I have reason to hope the blessed Jesus has gained some late conquests over the powers of darkness here - delivered several captive souls from the chains of pagan ignorance, idolatry - and brought them into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. How lovely, how charming the sight! how striking the power of sovereign grace! to see a once savage wolf of the Desert, transformed into a lamb of Christ and become a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus! bless the lord, O my Soul - not unto me - a worm - but to thy sacred Name Jehovah, be all the Glory. It will perhaps agreeably surprise you to hear, that there are, hopefully, some trophies of redeeming love from among these rough unhewn barbarous Tuscaroras - Their religious experiences are too tedious to relate, many of them would contain whole sheets - I will transcribe a few Sketches, from my Journal, which may serve as a specimen of their genuinness and simplicity. The following from a Tuscarora about 50 years of age - "Father I must tell you that three Sabbaths past, the holy word of Jesus made dreadful work in my heart - upon which I determined never more to come near you so as to see your face, or hear your voice - but I could not rest day nor night night - I found such a hole and sore in my heart, that nothing but the words of the same Jesus could heal. - therefore I came again the last Sabbath - when the holy word killed my old mind, and drew all my heart very strong - and now Father I am determined to continue coming while I live - this is all a new way etc. etc. -- N.B. 'tis now eleven months since this man with his Family first came to hear me. From another Tuscarora Indian - after giving an account of his first awakening and religious exercises, night three hours in length, said as follows - "And then Father, when my old mind was killed and died, and Jesus put a new Something into my heart, my whole Soul took fast hold on the Blood of Jesus Christ for the pardon of my sins - and my mind see that Jesus had everything my soul needed or desired. And ever since that time, I have been looking towards God - I have set no mark where to stop - my desire is to become as holy as God's holy Angels, and then my heart says come Lord Jesus, welcome, welcome". - From an Oneida woman, in this place, between 40 and 50 years old - who has been for 6 or 7 months under soul concern - "Father, I am come to talk with you again, about my soul, and eternal salvation - I shall say but little at present, as you are crowded with company - I hope you will not be over surprised at what I may tell you, although I wonder much myself - and I pray you won't be offended, at what I am about to petition for - even I, a poor miserable creature - by myself - I have been for several months past, seeking peace and rest to my soul - I have made trial of everything my heart could devise - but was cut off and disappointed in all - this new Birth, Jesus Christ, required of the great Man Nicodemus, cut off all my hopes - I thought I must die, and be miserable forever - all right too, on God's side. - Since which I could find no way that leads to heaven, nor gate which enters there; but Jesus Christ and Born-again - and now all my heart rejoices in that way, and that alone - and all my old mind seems to be dead, and I seem to be alive in God - all my soul desires to set at Jesus Table, and feed there till he in is great mercy shall bring me to Heaven". - The Church here seems to be in a flourishing state, though many enemies, few to espouse her cause, either among the white people or neighboring Indians - many among the former profess the Form, but (almost universally) deny the power of Godliness. - I live in hope to see still greater displays of divine Grace among the Heathen - the Voice of inspiration teaches us to wait upon God - who will send by whom he pleases and works in his own time and way; to which I heartily subscribe my Amen. - By the advice of a dear and worthy Friend - I enclose you a copy of a Letter I wrote to the Reverend Dr. Wheelock some time ago - it will give you some idea of an unhappy misunderstanding between Reverend Dr. If Paul and Barnabas should disagree, 'tis not strange, though truly lamentable, that common Christians nowadays should fall out by the way. - I can't but hope all these things will work together for good, through the overruling Providence of Him, the property of whose wisdom alone is to educe good out of evil. - I have reason to bless God for this affliction - I hope it may teach me more of my own frailty, less confidence in the Creature, and bring me to a more firm and constant dependence upon God. It has indeed been a school to me. 'Tis astonishing, what disorder and confusion those brats of hell, Pride and Jealousy will breed among the Sons of God! I doubt not the sower of Discord among Brethren, has had a great hand in the unhappy difference between the Reverend Doctor's son and me - which has at length issued in a kind of separation between Father and adopted son - but alas! I sometimes tremble for Christ's Indian Cause - The enemy may take advantage to reproach the pious design with the work of God as well as the promotion of it if these matters should be published. - Had it been an Enemy I could have borne it - never, never before had I such a view of the unkindness and cruelty of those wounds which the compassionate Redeemer received in the house of his friends. Could pain now pierce the heart of the enthroned Jesus, how must it ache to see his friends and servants so often fall out by the way ready to destroy each other and crush his sinking cause! I have heard nothing from Dr. Wheelock since May last - can't tell any thing how Dartmouth College flourishes in that new world. I hope that ere long such streams may issue from thence and shall water the dear vineyard of the Lord. - I have thought proper and necessary to send you a particular account of my circumstances etc. - when I left Dr. Wheelock and put myself under the care of the Honorable London Board of Correspondence in Boston. I beg leave to present my duty with renewed gratitude to the Right Honorable Gentlemen of the Trust. May they ever be under the smiles of Heaven and their pious endeavors meet a divine Reward - so prays, Honored Sir, Your most obedient and ever obliged humble Servant Sam Kirkland My family are usual health. The Indians are impatient to hear my two little sons speak in their own dialect - some have said they hope God will give them good hearts and the Indians for their part will give them their own language, and then they will make true ministers. To Mr. Thornton Esquire February 6 1771
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Working very hard, but in good health. Relates details of Wheelock/Kirkland conflict.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-015a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1772-09-29
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: In abiding by an agreement not to purchase Six Nations land, Samuel Kirkland looking for a retreat in Stockbridge. May accept Thornton's offer of financial assistance. Currently leaving Boston.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-033c
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1772-07-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 12 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
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.
Note: Description: Incomplete transcription
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-031b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1771-11-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Returned home safely after journey of 1200 miles. Wheelock/Kirkland conflict resolved, Whittaker and Woodard "correct their mistakes." Avery's "health and constitution are not equal to an Indian Mission," although his intentions are pure.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-023c
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1770-10-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Text: Kirkland 11f October 31, 1770 A particular account of the house, furniture, farming utensils, cattle kind etc., belonging to and purchased by Samuel Kirkland Missionary from Reverend Dr. Wheelock to the Oneida and other adjacent Tribes of Indians, also some extraordinary Charges attending his Mission for two years last past --- œ N. Y. currency A block house, 16 feet square, with a betroom adjoining, 8 feet square 106.00.00 A pair of oxen, draught chain 36/- 21.16.00 A plow, yoke, and irons 2.12
Show moreKirkland 11f October 31, 1770 A particular account of the house, furniture, farming utensils, cattle kind etc., belonging to and purchased by Samuel Kirkland Missionary from Reverend Dr. Wheelock to the Oneida and other adjacent Tribes of Indians, also some extraordinary Charges attending his Mission for two years last past --- œ N. Y. currency A block house, 16 feet square, with a betroom adjoining, 8 feet square 106.00.00 A pair of oxen, draught chain 36/- 21.16.00 A plow, yoke, and irons 2.12.00 3 Chopping axes, broad do., 2 hoes, spade and shovel iron 3.6.0 Grubbing hoes, pickax, whipsaw, and cross-cut do. 4.14.0 2 Augurs, 3 chisels, handsaw, pair mallrings 18.6 A sleigh and gears 12.4.0 Part of an iron tooth harrow, 2 rakes, etc. 1.8.0 A riding horse, saddle and bridle, bought for Mrs. Kirkland , with my own saddle - purchased in the last and present autumn 31.- - Carried over œ200.18.6 Brought over -- œ200.18.6 Household furniture --- 1 feather bed, complete, a 2d partly furnished, including portage from New York to Oneida 52.0.0 Window curtains of green baize 12.0 A looking glass and cloth brush 19.0 Kitchen fire shovel and tongs 14/ small do. 10/- 1.4.0 1 pair dogs, 12/- warming pan 20/- 1.12.- 2 teapots 11/- set of coffee cups and 2 chocolate bowls 1.15.- Cream pot, 2 sugar bowls, 2 tinpoints 4.3 A pewter tankard 8/- 1 do. lent to the church 16.- 1 pt. do. 3/4; 1 gt. And 2 pt. basins 10/9 14.1 4 pewter plates and 4 stone do. 10.0 N.B. Mrs. Kirkland had a present from a lady in Boston of 1 dozen plates and 1/2 dozen platters and several other small articles. 1 set of tablespoons, tea do, 2 candlesticks 9.0 A coffee pot 18/ a copper and iron tea kettle 2.17.- 1 table 30/- 2 table cloths 24/- 2.14.- 1 chest 26/- 2 trunks 24/- 3 small do. 16/- 3.6.- 6 common chairs 30/- 1.10.- Large iron kettle 53/ 2 small do. 24/- 3.17.- 3 small brass kettles 28/- 1.8.- 276.5.4. Brought over 276.5.4. 2 pails, 10/ churn, 9/- 2 wooden bowls 1.13.- A grate iron and toasting do.12/ Frying pan 8/ 1.-.- 2 trammels 15/- iron stove 8 - 10 9.5.- 2 tin pans 5/- a pair of flats 8/- 13.- 12 meal bags 2.8.- A new battoe 4.-.- Several books on Physic and divinity lately bought 4.6.- Cash given to Mrs. Kirkland to procure any clothes etc. she might judge necessary for her Journey into the wilderness 17.0.0 A second hand chair, which was almost ruined in the journey 15.10.- Cash given to Mr. Dodge for his nursing me 55 days in my sickness at Oneida 4.14.- The expense of his inoculation 6.10.- A horse 8.0.- Mr. Herkimer's Bill for Mrs. Kirkland's board and trouble in lying in, 19 weeks, with other necessary charges 42.0.0 Dr. Constable s Bill 6.14.0 399.18.4 Brought Over --- 399.18.4 In the 1769 exceeded my charge to the School (which was œ100 LM) œ27 LM 33.15. Loss of money in exchange of Bills œ18 sterling 30.12.0 New York Currency 464.05.4 At the exchange of 75 - Sterling Received a generous donation from the Honorable Trust in England 100.0.0 From the Reverend Mr. Bean in Scotland 60.0.0 N.B. I have had several other small donations from Persons who desired they might not be published. Also a contribution from the Reverend Mr. Parson s people, Reverend Dr. Langdon's and Havens ' people in Portsmouth, which were designed towards building my house and where I applied before I knew either of Reverend Mr. Bean's Donation or that of the Honorable Trust. I have endeavoured to improve in the best manner I could the liberality of Friends, with what I've received from time to time through the hands of Reverend Dr. Wheelock for the furtherance of the cause of God among the Indians - for my own immediate support, and in charities to the Indians where necessity and the Honor of Religion required. I have not laid up the value of one shilling, nor lent any money save two half Johannes to a Friend in distress the one of which have since received. I have done a little the past two years towards the support of my aged Father, which I thought myself in duty bound to do. I have something yet due from the Bill I sold for the 100 Sterling present from the Honorable Trust - how much I can't certainly say - perhaps about 10 pounds - except which I have not the value of /6d. save a few dollars which were given to my two little sons by some generous ladies in Boston. I have no more household furniture than is absolutely necessary for keeping house at such a distance from the white inhabitants, and much of it damaged by the portage. My farming utensils and carpenter's tools I procured with a view to assist and encourage the Indians in agriculture - which has had the desired effect - they are used by the whole town, common to all - and perhaps they use them as much in a week, or a month, as I have occasion for in a whole year. Indeed, within the space of one or two years more they will be worn out, or of little or no value. The forementioned consideration to Mr. Dodge , I thought was due in point of justice for his faithful and hard service during my sickness at Oneida - and he has never received any reward from Dr. Wheelock for the 6 months he was at Oneida except a gown and two shirts, and the former I made use of myself, being in need at the time. To John Thornton , Esquire from his most obedient and obliged humble servant Samuel Kirkland Kanonworohare October 31, 1770 Memorandum
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida Castle (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Account of Samuel Kirkland's expenses for 2 years. House, household furniture, farming implements, Doctor's bills and other miscellaneous. Also mentions donations. Justifies expenses of furniture as the minimum "necessary for keeping house at such a distance from the White inhabitants" and those of the farming implements because they were "used by the whole town". Kanonwarohare.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-011f
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790,
Date: 1773-11-01
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 45b Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton Albany November 1st 1773 Honored Sir - This is to inform that by the advice of some judicious friends, in consequence of your kind and generous offer, of one or two hundred pounds for accommodating my family, I have made the proposed purchase in Stockbridge - and presume to value on you one hundred and sixty pounds Sterling which, with what I have already received has enabled me to procure the above-mentioned purchase - the whole amount of which is œ
Show moreKirkland 45b Samuel Kirkland to John Thornton Albany November 1st 1773 Honored Sir - This is to inform that by the advice of some judicious friends, in consequence of your kind and generous offer, of one or two hundred pounds for accommodating my family, I have made the proposed purchase in Stockbridge - and presume to value on you one hundred and sixty pounds Sterling which, with what I have already received has enabled me to procure the above-mentioned purchase - the whole amount of which is œ375 Sterling. The purchase contains betwixt 60 and 70 acres of good land - mostly under improvement. the home lot contains about 13 acres, with a decent and convenient dwelling house and Barn - garden and small orchard and other conveniences - lying within 50 rods of the meeting house - the other lot about an hundred rods distant. - This will afford a comfortable habitation for my dear Consort and infant offspring - and in a few years, with a little labor and expense - support them well, if I should be called to leave them. - 'Tis judged I have made the purchase to great advantage - nothing but the scarcity of money would have procured it at so reasonable a rate. I could not secure it without valuing on you the above mentioned bum of œ160 - for which I now draw in favor of James Dole Merchant, in Albany. I trust it will meet your entire approbation - and I humbly hope my heavenly Father hath known that I need these things - for I neither sought, nor, in my calling expected them and of all am most unworthy - O the astonishing goodness of God! may I feel these additional and sacret obligations to faithfulness in discharging the trust committed to me. Am now on my way to Oneida - I wrote to you from Stockbridge the 29th of October a letter much of the same tenor with this - Honored Sir - accept my warmest Thanks for your liberality - and prayer to God that you may be rewarded with the blessings of that covenant ordered in all things and sure - that your generous Soul may be in health and prosper - and when you are old - not see the righteous forsaken, nor your seed begging bread. Thus prays, Honored Sir, Your most obedient and obliged humble Servant Samuel Kirkland To John Thornton Esquire [From a rough draft in Kirkland's hand.]
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Has purchased land in Stockbridge -- 70 acres with a house, barn and garden. Thanks Thornton for his contribution.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-045b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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