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Title: Alex Miller to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Miller, Alexander, 1739-1820, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1805-07-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: The reason for Samuel Kirkland not receiving any money from the board is that Kirkland didn't teach Mr. Palmer the Indian Language or prepare him for missionary duties. The board is disappointed that Kirkland spent only half the time at Oneida during the summer. Miller suggests a list of important words be drafted up in English and Indian to help in communication.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
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Title: Andrew Elliot to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-06-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Pleased with the account of Crosby's mission. Desires Samuel Kirkland to send more frequent journals. Wheelock has again written the Board. Samuel Kirkland is not to have anything to do with him without consulting the LBCB. The board is looking to send out an additional missionary.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-042c
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Title: Andrew Elliot to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1775-02-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Text: Kirkland 53a Andrew Eliot to Samuel Kirkland Boston February 12, 1775. Dear Sir, I have long waited for an opportunity of answering Yours of October 24, but have not been able to convey a Letter to Stockbridge till Deacon Brown brought me Your second Favor of January 5 - I have heard nothing from Mr. Crosby since I have received Yours - so that I hope matters are accommodated with his people - A gentleman named Butler hath offered his service, to go to join him - and to fix with the Tuscaroras -
Show moreKirkland 53a Andrew Eliot to Samuel Kirkland Boston February 12, 1775. Dear Sir, I have long waited for an opportunity of answering Yours of October 24, but have not been able to convey a Letter to Stockbridge till Deacon Brown brought me Your second Favor of January 5 - I have heard nothing from Mr. Crosby since I have received Yours - so that I hope matters are accommodated with his people - A gentleman named Butler hath offered his service, to go to join him - and to fix with the Tuscaroras - He bears an exceeding good character and seems to engage with a proper temper of mind - Though it could not certainly be determined where he would finally fix - yet the Commissioners were loath to part with so valuable a man - I wish I could have heard from you and had your sentiments - I sent him a copy of what you wrote me - He is now at Nantucket - a place with which we have very little correspondence - I expect him up in the Spring - and if we hear nothing discouraging I believe he will proceed to the Indian country - I am very glad your Indians will not meddle with the quarrel between the Virginians and Shawanese - I have had time as yet only just to run over your Journal - I rejoice that the Indians have an ear to hear - and humbly pray that you may have more and more success - I fear you are too long in your exercises - am not pleased with your holding your meetings till midnight - Prudence is to be used - May you have divine direction and support! I shall communicate your Journal to the Gentlemen here and then shall send it to Scotland - It will be pleasing to hear from you as often as may be - - - As to things with us I know not what to write - The Port is yet shut up - The troops are with us - We have more quiet in this place than might be expected - General Gage behaves with great prudence - and were it not for the errand he is come upon would be much beloved and esteemed - We know not what is designed on the other side of the water - Our people are making all preparations for a vigorous opposition if they are attacked - What God designs no one can tell - I wish a spirit of religion was more visible - But alas! we have not returned unto God - - however it is the only source of comfort that the government of the world is in so good hands - We wait with impatience to hear what the new Parliament will determine - May God overrule the dark aspects of providence to a happy issue - All things are possible with him who hath the hearts of all men in his hands - I have sometimes been ready to envy you your retirement and could wish myself at a distance from these scenes of noise and confusion - and yet I bless God as I pass the time agreeably in my own study - I mix very little with the Politicians of this world - and find more enjoyment in following the duties of my situation - I love my country and would do anything to serve it, but can do very little except by my poor prayers - Mrs. Eliot and the Family desire to be remembered to you - I am with the greatest affection and esteem - Your Brother and Servant Andrew Eliot You will be surprized to hear Mr. Bacon is dismissed - The Church was offended with his sentiments about Baptism - the atonement - imputed righteousness - But the truth is there was a general disaffection - and this being the case he was willing to go - He is a worthy man - - I sent your Letter to Major Small by my son - he promises to call upon me - when probably you will have an answer - To the Reverend Mr Kirkland at Oneida Favored by Deacon Browne From the Reverend Doctor Eliot February 12, 1775
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Butler to serve as the Board's new missionary. Samuel Kirkland's journal received, will be sent to Scotland when the whole Board has read it. Advises Kirkland not to work so hard. Troops are in Boston and the Port is closed. General Gage "behaves with great prudence."
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-053a
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Title: Andrew Elliot to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1775-08-07
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Board advancing Samuel Kirkland on his salary. Cautions Samuel Kirkland about drawing on the Boards funds, as their treasury is often empty. Have heard nothing from Crosby (as usual). SSPCK appears pleased with Samuel Kirkland's efforts. Hopes that the Six Nations will not oppose the colonies.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-055a
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Title: Andrew Elliot to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1772-04-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: After reading the Articles of Agreement with Wheelock, the Board has decided "that it would have been as well if you had not seen him". The LCBC should be informed of future transactions with Wheelock. Dispute with Sir William Johnson should be straightened out. The Board is taking care to prevent the publishing of the portions of Kirkland's journals referring to Johnson. Crosby to be assisted.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-028a
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Title: Andrew Elliot to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1772-05-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Quotes from a letter from Dr. Erskine to Dr. Chauncey. Is favorable to Samuel Kirkland. Elliot warns Kirkland of being "used cruelly by those who pretend to be your friends." Wheelock has procured 3 Stockbridges for Dartmouth.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-029b
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Title: Asa Danforth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Danforth, Asa
Date: 1792-07-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Onondaga (N.Y.), Onondaga County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: In need of a school for whites and Indians.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-150d
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Title: B. Woodward to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Woodward, B.
Date: 1792-04-19
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: G.W. Kirkland returning to Oneida. Speaks very highly of him.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-147d
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Title: Barna Bidwell to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Bidwell, Barnabas, 1763-1833, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1784-01-13
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New Haven (Conn.), New Haven County (Conn.), Connecticut
Note: Description: Enclosing copy of Dr. Aryton's commencement address.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-083a
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Title: Bills of Exchange
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-06-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Bills of exchange for Kirkland's salary
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-149k
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Title: Captain Chapin to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Chapin, Captain
Date: 1800-04-04
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Chapin met the Indians who recently travelled to Grand River. He thanks Samuel Kirkland for his letter, and he discusses the situation of the Oneidas. He is happy to hear that religion is still prominent among the Oneidas.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-210a
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Title: Captain Isaac Shonadoinanee to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Shonadoinanee, Isaac, Captain Isaac, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1789
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Note: Description: Written in an Iroquoian language.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-il402
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Title: Charles Webster to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Webster, Charles Richard, 1762-1834, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1799-05-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Webster says the committee received Samuel Kirkland's letter and money which was delivered by Captain Lay. He appreciates it but would have preferred the entire amount.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208d
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Title: Cornelius Davis to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Davis, Cornelius, 1758?-1831, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1798-06-07
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: Davis is in dire need of money and asks Samuel Kirkland to send some by safe hands or by Kirkland's neighbors. He hopes Kirkland will continue his Magazine subscription. He says that seven copies are forthcoming.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-205a
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Title: Cornelius Davis to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Davis, Cornelius, 1758?-1831, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1796-06-28
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: Davis informs Samuel Kirkland that he is publishing a religious magazine and would greatly appreciate contributions from Kirkland, particularly in regard to his experience with the Indians.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-190a
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Title: Dartmouth College to Samuel Kirkland and Captain John
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, John, Captain
Date: 1792-08-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Welcomes Samuel Kirkland and John to commencement.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-151d
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Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Avery, David, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-09-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 152f September 8th Reverend Sir I have not had an Opportunity to talk with Miss Bettse since I came from Norwich ( about a week ago) till last Evening a few Minutes - She desires to be remembered to you. When I wrote the letter I could not talk with her (propter Causam antiquam) but last night she informed me she felt comfortable. and had done for near 3 weeks past, though many Doubts about her State. -She has been released from her old Distress, and what Distress she now meets with ari
Show moreKirkland 152f September 8th Reverend Sir I have not had an Opportunity to talk with Miss Bettse since I came from Norwich ( about a week ago) till last Evening a few Minutes - She desires to be remembered to you. When I wrote the letter I could not talk with her (propter Causam antiquam) but last night she informed me she felt comfortable. and had done for near 3 weeks past, though many Doubts about her State. -She has been released from her old Distress, and what Distress she now meets with arises from another Source - Christ appears a complete Saviour, as willing as able, and she sees 'tis attainments, but is looking out for a sound, real, and evidential Conversion - She hates the Hypocrite - I really hope Christ Jesus is precious to the tender Heart! O! may the Father of Lights fill her with Light, and assured Evidences! Ah! scatter the Clouds of Darkness and shine in upon her mind the bright beams of Divine Glory! P.S. 2. Miss Bettse was at a loss whether it would be best to acquaint you with this: but I hope there is more reality in it than she feared, therefore you will know how better to petition for her. P.S. 3. Don't expose me, nor the Person I mentioned. Please to overlook my haste and carelessness. How much would a Letter rejoice your most sincere, most affectionate, most entire, real and ever unfeigned Friend, David Avery ! Part of a letter from David Avery to Samuel Kirkland 1769? For the Reverend Mr. Samuel Kirkland, Missionary, at Oneida per favour D. Fowler
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Notification of the religious conversion of a Miss Bettse.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-152f
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Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Avery, David, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1770-11-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 12 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Beaver Dam (N.Y.), Long Island (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: On the way from western to eastern Long Island. Preached at Beaver Dam and many other places, has visited several sickbeds. Having considerable success: "several of both colors have appeared to be affected." Avery does not believe that his health is strong enough for a trip to Oneida in the coming winter.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-012d
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Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Avery, David, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1766-08-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 2c Lebanon, August 23, A.D. 1766 Reverend Sir, Your kind favours were very agreeable the 17th this instant; for which I cheerfully acknowledge my obligations, and return you my most sincere though homely Thanks. And indeed, I should not have had least expectation they would make any satisfaction in exchange worse for better, had not you conferred your Kindness on one, from whom you could expect nothing better. As low and languid as my old affections were, they loudly declare they were m
Show moreKirkland 2c Lebanon, August 23, A.D. 1766 Reverend Sir, Your kind favours were very agreeable the 17th this instant; for which I cheerfully acknowledge my obligations, and return you my most sincere though homely Thanks. And indeed, I should not have had least expectation they would make any satisfaction in exchange worse for better, had not you conferred your Kindness on one, from whom you could expect nothing better. As low and languid as my old affections were, they loudly declare they were much raised to hear from you, your Prosperity and glorious Prospects before you which you are reaching to catch Ð I am rejoiced to hear the Indians are hungry for GodÕs News; and that none but the Author of appetites is able to supply their wants; and yet I am rejoiced that God has qualified and commissioned you to administer the Bread of Life unto them. O! that a Door of Hope and Comfort will be opened, when the poor tawny Immortals shall eat this Bread with as much Voraciousness as they now devour their Prey! Methinks I see Numbers of the poor bewildered creatures, with streaming eyes hanging around your neck crying for a little Light and Direction in their way, that they may come toward the land of Rest, you going before conducting them to Jesus Christ, the way, the Truth, and the Light. And methinks I hear many crying one to another, this is the way, walk in it. May we not look for such a Day? A Day when the wilderness shall not only bud, but blossom as a Rose! I hope it is rolling on. And, O my Friend! who shall lead on that blessed Hour? Hail! all hail that happy man who shall be thus highly favored and most agreeably employed! But why do I make words of it? for it will be enough that generations yet unborn, even to the latest posterity, shall perpetually water their ashes with memorable Tears, sacred to the remains of their Great fore Father, Mr. Samuel Kirkland! O! methinks I long for the time to come when SatanÕs Kingdom shall reel and totter and fall to the Ground, like Lightning from Heaven; and ChristÕs peaceable Kingdom take place. But stop! why should we look for such great things? and yes, why maynÕt we? Has not God promised that He will give the Heathen to Christ for his Possession? Yes, yes, worthy Sir, and my your Bow abide in Strength upon the Arm of the Lord. O the dark Horrors and Egyptian Darkness of that howling Wilderness to which you are bound, confined, and reside, both as to the civil and Christian Life! And yet how sweet must your solitary Walk in the lonely Desert be, when you walk ( as I trust you daily do) with our Companion, bosom Companion Friend, the dear sweet Jesus. Some say, "God is able to convert all the Heathen through the Instrumentality of one Missionary, as well as a thousand." I would that all had as Sound a Belief of the Agency or Power of the Deity and the various Ways of his Operation, even in employing any in his Vineyard. But what will you do for an Armourbearer in the important Task? Sir, Kinne has failed, McClure is immature and Avery half dead, etc. But alas! why should I bring us into Question with him? Whom will the Lord train up for himself? And who is sufficient for such a Task? I fear your Eyes are too much set upon me - we have both been once disappointed, and it may be again. However, I am willing to go by Way of the Wilderness if I go at all. I can't but thank you for your kind Invitation to go and see you if I shall set out on my Journey before you; yet you must not take it ill if I'm obliged to go some other Way beside Oneida. It's a common Proverb, "The farthest way found is the nearest Way home." And so I expect my Sluggishness will advise me around, that I may save travel by going across Lots; for if I stay here for ever I shan't get home. - When I go your Way I shall with great Willingness take one, or two, or three, or half a dozen of your black, smoky, smutty baconed Souls and carry them with me. I make no Doubt they will or may be gladly received, (and it may be as rarities too) if washed in the Redeemer's Blood, as you observed. Yea, I should be glad to carry them pig-back, than they should not some of them be released from their abject Slavery to Sin, Satan, an the Devil and made Happy in the Presence of the Lord. But O Presumption! Stop, and pause. He who sits upon the Circle of the Earth and rides upon the Wings of the Wind, must fill my Sails to reach your Coast, and incline their Hearts to go to the Promised Land of Eternal Rest. O! let us wait, let us long, expect and hope, and yet not murmur or be impatient when we adopt these most pathetic Words, "How long are thy Chariot Wheels in coming!" But, dear Sir, how do you do, and what are you about? As for myself, I am yet unwell, low, and feeble, but little if any better than when you departed. I have grown weaker, and been much poorer a good deal of the time since, than when you were here. I have kept the School almost every day till last Monday, though with much Difficulty by my Indisposition. The Scholars behaved in the main very well, which encouraged me to proceed, though with Difficulty; many Days just able to sit in the Chair, my Mercury working so prodigiously severe in my Joints. I have lately been to Dr. Rose of Coventry and he has given me a good deal of Physic, part of which I've already took, and have found some benefit. Dr. Huntington says 'tis not likely I shall get well this twelvemonth so as to go into any hard Business. Dr. Rose says 'twill be a considerable time first, but thinks I may recover. I long much to get to my Studies again, to which I've become almost a Stranger. I can't tell you what a heavy Cross I've had to bear on many Accounts since your last Farewell. Christ's cross is easy and light; but what one have I borne? I am much given to melancholy, mourning and Dejection! I have seen some such sad Days of late as I never saw before. My heart is ready to burst with grief many times. I would tell you the cause of my Trouble the soonest of anyone on the Globe, had I not determined to tell it to no one living so long as it may be avoided; as it concerns no one but myself. 'Tis nothing of that nature which Time will bring forth as the common Proverb is: No, but something in my opinion worse, i.e. if it should get into the Ears of the World. O! how I want to see you, my Dear Friend, and disclose my Heart into your sympathizing Bosom. O for a Bosom Friend, near at hand at a time of Sorrow! Gladly methinks you would bear a Brother's Burthen, if I could get it up to you in the Words. Ah! just a Tear or two would do me much good from your pitying Eyes. It is freely talked of abroad, I understand that I carry a very high Topsail, am become a proud, scornful fellow; and have got to be a Notorious Rake. - That I am proud, very proud, too, I readily acknowledge, and believe that none by any outward Sight can see more Pride than I see to my daily Sorrow; but that I am a Rake, I think that they have mistaken the Fellow, or much injured the Character; I can't but pity their cursed Ignorance. But this gives me an anxious thought, though the Report has become credible in the Family. I hope the Fruit of these things will be to take away Sin; and teach me more effectually to keep the World, Pride, and the Devil under my feet that I may live upon Christ. But how, dear Sir, or in what Lines shall I attempt to express a Scene yet more affecting? even the sad, dejected, melancholy Distressed and heavy Case of Miss Bette! I fear your hopes were groundless concerning her, that she has found Christ the Dear Saviour to her Soul's joy. She seems to have a deep Conviction of this Truth, the Reason she don't come to Christ is she will not. Thick Clouds of Darkness, even Egyptian Darkness, are her Pavilion, and that whilst she is looking for Light! Every Way seems hedged up, and Help appears to be at an immense Distance from the distressed Soul! To come to Christ she seems earnestly desirous, and thinks that nothing but Destruction presses on behind; and so nothing, no one but Christ will suffice. She entertains no hope that she has ever as yet found Christ or tasted Divine Sweetness in his Ways. And as she's been a long time seeking after this, and not found, she is much distressed with a fear, God will totally leave and give her up to Security, Hardness of Heart and Blindness of Mind, never to have a Call more. Sir, you are sensible if this her Case is a most distressing one, impossible for any created Arm to remedy, and yet easy for Christ to cure. O pray the Father of Lights for her! And may the God of all Grace and Consolation fill the Dear Soul with Light, Love, Joy, and all holy Affection; and give her to rejoice with Joy unspeakable and full of Glory! I long, O! how I long for that happy Period! that blessed Day! that heavenly Hour! when the Prisoner's captive Chains shall be loosed, and Christ shall make her free. - O the affecting Groans of the Prisoner! Quist alia fando temperet a Lachrimis! What adamantine Heart would not be softened into Pity, and bleed in Prayer! I speak with yearning Bowels! O how gladly would I Take her Burthen upon my own Shoulders (together with my own) and yet I dare not administer one word of Comfort; yea, I believe it's impossible almost I should attempt. I can't but hope God designs mercy for her. But I must forbear - I am lost - and know not where to stop, or how to end - on such a subject as this. [Consider me at Norwich when and at that time that this bears Date, as I drew up some part of this Letter there.] August 26th. Today I've had an Opportunity to converse with that young Convert I told you of some time ago. She seems to long after Holiness, Sanctification and Nearness the most of anything in this to her empty Void. Yet she is somewhat in the Dark about her State; earnestly desirous of the Grace of Assurance, and bright Evidences of an Interest in Christ. She meets with one Temptation and another and the like, that she fears she has not that supreme Love to Christ which heavenborn Souls have or are wont to have. She longs after real sensible Communion with the Dear Jesus; and takes more Delight and Satisfaction in the Things of Religion than all the Amusements, Gaieties and Pleasures of a blooming Youth, You can realize at once how agreeable and yet affecting the Chattering of such Birds are! A Dear Jesus seems to be embraced by her with such tenderness and ardent Love, it's impossible to get him away! yea, she will part with her two Eyes before him! The Smallpox is now in Norwich. Three Men have had it, and one is supposed to have given it to about 3 or 4 hundred, as he was broke out thick and Pox turned down to his Vitals, and yet he went all over the Landing Place and from there to the upper part of the Town, and great Numbers were exposed. The major Part are preparing for the Operation. I can't enlarge. Time would fail should I attempt to communicate one-half I could easily write to so dear a Friend and under so free a Gale of Friend as I do to you; and I think myself somewhat to be borne with, when you told me to write 4 times so long letters as yours. I love you enough to write an Epistle or Body of Divinity; but did you know the hurry of my Business, you would think it sufficient to excuse me. You know me so well of old you can't expect much; but however, if you won't be Mad I'll let you have as much Love as all your Indians can carry poof-back from hence. I am with the greatest Respects, and tender Affection, Reverend Sir Your most affectionate, most obliged, and everlasting Friend, David Avery. To the Reverend Mr. Samuel Kirkland.
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Lebanon (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Exults Kirkland's mission. Mentions his own poor health and depression and the trials of Miss Bette. Tells of smallpox infection in Norwich.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-002c
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Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Avery, David
Date: 1806-08-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Groton (Conn.), New London County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Avery has been upholding Samuel Kirkland's honor and reputation, dispelling any evil rumors. Avery has recently been on mission in the district of Maine, and he has served several stints as a teacher. Now he is responsible for the regulating of churches.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-246b
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