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Title: Deed for John Picket
Names: Picket, John
Date: 1797-10-03
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Picket acquires at the cost of 858.25 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-200a
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Title: Deed for Peter Dannals
Names: Dannals, Peter
Date: 1797-08-22
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Dannals acquires at the cost of 477 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed from J. Langer to the Trustees of Hamilton-Oneida Academy
Names: Langer, J.
Date: 1804-01-04
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Langer and his wife deed 100 acres of land to the Trustees of Hamilton-Oneida Academy
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-228a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed issued by Samuel Jones and others to Enoch Forten
Names: Jones, Samuel, Forten, Enoch
Date: 1795-09-08
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Deed for 40 acres of land at the cost of 63 pounds and 12 shillings.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-186e
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed issued by Samuel Jones and others to Theodore Manross
Names: Jones, Samuel, Manross, Theodore
Date: 1795-09-01
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Deed issued for 123 acres of land at the cost of 184 pounds.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-186d
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed issued by Samuel Jones and others to Timothy Hungerford
Names: Jones, Samuel, Hungerford, Timothy
Date: 1795-09-01
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Deed for 88 acres of land at the cost of 90 pounds.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-186b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Edward Wigglesworth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1789-01-26
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: Due to lack of forms for bills of the SSPCK, Samuel Kirkland is to draw on Mr. Wigglesworth's account.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-112b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Free Mason certificate of Membership for Abel Merrill
Names: Merril, Abel
Date: 1799-04-26
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 1 image file
Geography: Connecticut
Abstract: This document certifies that Abel Merrill is a Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Lodge No. 14, signed by the secretary John Mix.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, George Whitefield, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1797-05-01
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hartford (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: George laments that he has not been able to visit his father and assist him in his affairs. Political and other affairs both at home and abroad have put George and other up and coming businessmen in an embarrassing and unfortunate situation. His sense of honor and concern for reputation has forced him to make many sacrifices. He bitterly explains that his "honesty has been trifled with" and his "generosity abused". He tells his father that he stands to lose 30,000 dollars unless action is taken.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-196a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Hamilton Oneida Academy Trustees to Mr. Mistall, Jr
Names: Mistall, Jr.
Date: 1802-06-24
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Abstract: It is an itemizing of services rendered by Mistall and others to the Academy.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-217a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Hok's letter to Mr. Harris (translation of)
Names: Hok
Date: 1807-07-09
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Abstract: This letter glorifies God and Heaven and reminds all, red and white men alike, that one should give thanks for the water of Heaven etc.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-250b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: John Sargeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-07-09
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 138a Letter to Samuel Kirkland from John Sergeant S. July 9:1791 Reverend and Dear Sir Am happy to be dismissed from the Court a few days since - hope you will take all possible care of my people - Wish you to preach once at Tuscarora and that Mr. Occam might be there unnoticed believe it might do him much good - Mrs. Sergeant urges to have me tarry till after her visit - and fully determined - if I can get the money will send you 12 or 15 dollars to buy a good Cow for Jacob Gonk s wife
Show moreKirkland 138a Letter to Samuel Kirkland from John Sergeant S. July 9:1791 Reverend and Dear Sir Am happy to be dismissed from the Court a few days since - hope you will take all possible care of my people - Wish you to preach once at Tuscarora and that Mr. Occam might be there unnoticed believe it might do him much good - Mrs. Sergeant urges to have me tarry till after her visit - and fully determined - if I can get the money will send you 12 or 15 dollars to buy a good Cow for Jacob Gonk s wife he is one of Captain Hendricks companions if you can help her about a Cow - wish you to do it or give her the money - she I suppose has little or nothing to eat - a very clever woman - Wish you to exhort the people to take good care of fences and fetter unruly horses - give my love to Captain John tell him to keep up good courage - we shall be along by and by all is well. Joseph wants to stay and work to get him some clothing yours most sincerely in haste J Sergeant Reverend Mr. Kirkland [addressed on other side of sheet] The Reverend Samuel Kirkland Clinton Reverend John Sergeant July 1 1791
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Will return to Oneida area soon.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-138a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Lease between Joseph Bessey and the Trustees of Hamilton Oneida Academy
Date: 1806-03-14
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Bessey leases one acre of land and the boarding house for $140.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-243c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Mortgage between Simeon De Witt Surveyor General and David Tuttle
Names: De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834
Date: 1797-08-25
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Tuttle acquires at the cost of 985 dollars a 171 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199k
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Mortgage issued by Samuel Jones and others to Timothy Hungerford
Names: Jones, Samuel, Hungerford, Timothy
Date: 1795-09-01
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Mortgage on 88 acres of land at the cost of 90 pounds with interest set at the rate of six pounds per cent per annum to be paid to the state of New York.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-186c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Mortgage issued to John Griffin
Names: Griffin, John
Date: 1795-09-01
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Mortgage of 50 acres of land at the cost of 79 pound and 12 shillings with interest set at the rate of six ounds per cent per annum to be paid to the state of New York
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-186a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Oneida Declaration of Neutrality
Date: 1775
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Text: Kirkland 57b Declaration of Neutrality, 1775 (The first declaration of neutrality issued on the American continent. This is the original document, written by an Oneida Indian, one of Samuel Kirkland's pupils, and signed by 12 sachems of the nation. It was addressed to the people of New England, and a copy of it was taken by a delegation of the Indians to Hartford, Providence, and other towns in the Eastern part of the country. Other papers in our possession show why the Oneidas were unable
Show moreKirkland 57b Declaration of Neutrality, 1775 (The first declaration of neutrality issued on the American continent. This is the original document, written by an Oneida Indian, one of Samuel Kirkland's pupils, and signed by 12 sachems of the nation. It was addressed to the people of New England, and a copy of it was taken by a delegation of the Indians to Hartford, Providence, and other towns in the Eastern part of the country. Other papers in our possession show why the Oneidas were unable to carry the rest of the Six Nations with them in the matter of neutrality.) Kanonharoghare, June, 1775. These may Certify all whom it may concern. That we the Chiefs, head men, councilors warriors, and young men of the Oneida nation, this day assembled together considering of affairs of importance, we say that these may certify all whom it may concern that we are altogether for Peace, and not only we of the Oneida nation. But other nations with whom we are connected. our desire is to be neutral in these critical times--in these times of great confusion: we desire not to meddle with any disputers that are now in agitation. Let our English Brethren be assured of this truth that if we were called to assist them against any other Power that would not find us Backward in the Least. But we would Evidence to the world our regards fro the English nation by fighting for their defense as in time past although at the expense of our own lives, and Let all our New England Brethren be fully assured by these lines and the token of friendship we send with lines, that no one shall prevail with us, or persuade to take up arms against you our English Brethren. we will not give you the least disturbance-- and we will exert our utmost Endeavors to keep our Brethren the Six Nations and others further Back from disturbing you in the Present difficult times. So Let all be easy in their minds we are for Peace; ye are Brethren that are at variance and this is the reason we desire to be neutrals. we are in sincerity your very dear and true-friends Indian of the Oneida nation and we hope that peace may be restored soon between Great Britain and her Colony Wrote by Jacob Reed , an Oneida Indian, the Interpreter. (The Indian "signatures" follow, written by Reed rather illegibly. Among them are the names of Thomas, Skenandoa, and Hendrick, whom we know as particular friends of Kirkland , often mentioned in his correspondence.)
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Canowaroghere (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Interpreted by Jacob Reed. The Oneida Nation hereby declares its neutrality, recognizing the past patronage of the English, but refuses to fight against the New Englanders.
Note: Description: (Note: This is the first official declaration of neutrality made on the North American continent) Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-057b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Ralph W., Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1806-04-14
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 243a Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland March 14, 1806 Honored Uncle - Yours by Mr. Bingham I have received and will attend to the contents. The reason why I have not been out before now, is because I have been obliged to pay very close attention to a sick Brother, both by day and by night. He is much better and is able to come into the Store a little, but not to do anything. I send to Aunt 2 lbs Coffee and a roll of Butter, which will be good with a little Codfish if it should be wan
Show moreKirkland 243a Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland March 14, 1806 Honored Uncle - Yours by Mr. Bingham I have received and will attend to the contents. The reason why I have not been out before now, is because I have been obliged to pay very close attention to a sick Brother, both by day and by night. He is much better and is able to come into the Store a little, but not to do anything. I send to Aunt 2 lbs Coffee and a roll of Butter, which will be good with a little Codfish if it should be wanted etc. Also some papers from Boston. No letters. Mr. L. has had a letter from Reverend J. T. Kirkland , all well etc. I hope to be able to ride out tomorrow evening. I am Respectfully yours R. W. Kirkland . Friday 2 o'clock PM March 14, 1806 Reverend Samuel Kirkland . Reverend Samuel Kirkland Paris Mr. Bingham Family Letters 1806 and 1807 R.W. Kirklands March 14th, 1806
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Ralph W. Kirkland apologizes for not getting out before now, but he has been nursing a sick brother. He sends two lbs. of coffee, a roll of butter and papers from Boston.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-243a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Report of the Committee of the Senate
Date: 1803-03-10
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: The committee decides that Samuel Kirkland's petition for aid will not be granted, because his initial advances to the Hamilton Oneida Academy were made without the thought of reimbursement.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-222c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Sally Kirkland to Jerusha Wales
Names: Kirkland, Sally, Wales, Jerusha
Date: 1806-10-27
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Windham (N.Y.), Greene County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Sally writes to her sister about her family and says that her father seems to be doing much better.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-247c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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