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Ezra Stiles and Samuel Hopkins: An Appeal Relative to the Negro Mission
Title
Ezra Stiles and Samuel Hopkins: An Appeal Relative to the Negro Mission
Names
Hopkins, Samuel, 1729-1811, Stiles, Ezra, 1759-1784
Date
1773-08-31
Type
Correspondence
Pages
4 image files
Text
Kirkland 43c To all, who are desirous of promoting the kingdom of Christ, on earth, in the salvation of sinners, the following narrative and proposal are offered, to excite and solicit their charity and prayers. There are two negro men, members of the first congregational church, in NewPort, on Rhode Island; named Bristol Yamma and John Quaminè , who were hopefully converted some years ago
Geography
Rhode Island,
Abstract
Two former slaves have lately purchased their freedom and are desirous of support in their cause of preaching to the heathen in Africa.
Note
Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier
yhm-arc-kir-043c
Use/Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Governor Cooke to the Oneida Nation
Title
Governor Cooke to the Oneida Nation
Names
Cooke, Nicholas, 1717-1782
Date
1775-07-01
Type
Correspondence
Pages
4 image files
Subjects
Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography
Rhode Island
Abstract
A reply to a speech by the Oneida Nation to the inhabitants of New England (June 19, 1775). Sorry that differences exist between Old and New England. Rhode Island is appreciative of the friendly disposition of the Oneidas.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier
yhm-arc-kir-058a
Use/Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Letter from Baron von Steuben to General William North, September 17, 1786
Title
Letter from Baron von Steuben to General William North, September 17, 1786
Names
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794, North, William, 1755-1836
Date
1786-09-17
Type
Correspondence
Geography
Rhode Island, , , , , , ,
Abstract
Baron von Steuben discusses his dissatisfaction with the government.
Note
Translated and transcribed by John A. Gallucci (professor of French at Colgate University) and students in French 292, New York/New France, Spring Semester 2005 at Hamilton College; Translator: Sara Feuerstein
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Baron Friedrich von Steuben Collection
Identifier
yhm-arc-ste-1786-09-17