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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: Captain John to John Wheelock
Names: John, Captain, Wheelock, John, 1754-1817
Date: 1792-08-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland's translation. Replies to Wheelock's welcome. (see 151d) Compliments Dartmouth. Addresses the graduating class.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-151e
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Title: Census of the Six Nations
Date: 1791-10-15
Type: Government records
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 140a A Statement of the Number and Situation of the Six United Nations of Indians in North America, viz. The Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, and Mohawks. 1. The Oneidas, who reside near Oneida Lake in five small villages, about 120 miles west from Albany, consist of 588 souls. Their Dependents and Allies, the Tuscaroras, Stockbridge, and Mohagan Indians, living in their vicinity, consist of 287 Souls. 2. The Onondagas, near the Oneida Salt Lake, about 36 miles west fro
Show moreKirkland 140a A Statement of the Number and Situation of the Six United Nations of Indians in North America, viz. The Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, and Mohawks. 1. The Oneidas, who reside near Oneida Lake in five small villages, about 120 miles west from Albany, consist of 588 souls. Their Dependents and Allies, the Tuscaroras, Stockbridge, and Mohagan Indians, living in their vicinity, consist of 287 Souls. 2. The Onondagas, near the Oneida Salt Lake, about 36 miles west from Oneida, are 184 3. The Cayugas, living on the east and west sides of the Cayuga Lake, 38 miles west from Onondaga, are 130 4. The Senecas, residing in six small villages on the Genesee River, 60 and 70 miles west from Cayuga, are as follows: Kanawages, 20 miles south of Lake Ontario , contains 112 Souls. Ooghwataiyegh, Hotbread, their Chief Bigtree's town, 8 miles farther south, of which Bigree alias Kaondowanea is Chief, contains 15 houses 120 Souls. Little Beard's town, about 5 miles south on the flats, contains 14 wigwams 112 souls. The Town upon the Hill, about three miles south, near the forks of the Genesee River, under the direction of Bigtree and Little Beard, contains 26 houses and 208 souls. Ononjaough, 12 miles southwardly, lying on the west branch of the Genesee, under the direction of Bigtree and Little Beard, contains 6 houses and 48 souls. Kaloughyatilony, 12 miles farther south on the forementioned branch, of which Spruce carrier is Sachem, contains 33 houses 176 souls. 5. Tuscarora's Village, situated near Bigtree's Town, of which Aghstigwolesele is Chief, contains 26 houses and 306 souls. Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas, residing on the Buffalo Creek, which empties into the east end of Lake Erie, have in their respective villages, about 34 miles south of Niagara, 256 houses and 2046 souls. Kajaigeas, about 25 miles west of the Buffalo, on the south side of Lake Erie, composed of half Senecas and the other half Delawares and Swaghkees, both subject to the Senecas, contains 28 houses and 224 souls. Big-log is their chief. Corn-Planter's village on the Alleghany, near the Pennsylvania line, contains 38 houses and 240 souls. Total 4685 Souls. The above number reside within the United States. Without the United States is the Settlement on Grand River, 76 miles west of Niagara and on the north side of Lake Erie, composed of emigrants from the Six Nations, with a few Delawares and Mingoes. Their Chief is the noted Captain Joseph Brant , of the Mohawk Nation, of which nation there remain only about 30 warriors. The number in this settlement is about 1100 souls. Those who lead a wandering life may be about 215 Total number of the Six Nations 6000 souls. Errors excepted. Samuel Kirkland . Stockbridge, 15 October 1791. Number and situation of the six Nations and their dependants- 1790-
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Lists numbers of Indians living in various Nations and also scattered about New York, Pennsylvania and Canada. Some names of chiefs.
Note: Description: Transcription is not accurate.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-140a
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Title: Census of the Six Nations
Date: 1789-10-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 9 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Abstract: Census gives Nation's names, tribal names, location of tribes, family names, English translation of family's name, the family mark and the number of men, women, girls, boys, and children in each family. Also sum total of the Six Nations.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-120a
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Title: Certificate -- Samuel Kirkland and the Hamilton Oneida Academy Board of Trustees
Date: 1801-03-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Paris (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: This document certifies that Samuel Kirkland gave money to the Hamilton Oneida Academy Trustees for the building of the Academy. Several donations over the years bring the total amount to 1221 dollars.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-214a
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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.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208d
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Title: Chiefs of the Oneida Nation to the Inhabitants of New England
Date: 1777-03-14
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 73a To the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull Esquire - Governer of Connecticut - by him to be communicated to the Inhabitants of the New England Provinces. A Speech from the Chiefs and warriors of the Oneida Nation. As my younger Brothers of the New England Indians (who have settled in our vicinity) are moving down to visit their friends and move up parts of their families that were left behind. By them with this belt I desire the Road clear of all obstacles - that they may visit their friend
Show moreKirkland 73a To the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull Esquire - Governer of Connecticut - by him to be communicated to the Inhabitants of the New England Provinces. A Speech from the Chiefs and warriors of the Oneida Nation. As my younger Brothers of the New England Indians (who have settled in our vicinity) are moving down to visit their friends and move up parts of their families that were left behind. By them with this belt I desire the Road clear of all obstacles - that they may visit their friends and return to their settlement here in peace. We Oneidas are induced to the measure on account of the disagreeable situation of your affairs - and hope by the help of God they may go and return in peace - and we earnestly recommend them to your Charity. Now we more immediately address ourselves to our Brothers - the Governors and Chiefs of New England. Brothers - possess your minds in peace respecting us Indians - we cannot intermeddle in this dispute between two Brothers. The quarrel seems to be unnatural - you are two Brothers of one blood. We are unwilling to join on either side of such a contest, for we love you both - old England and new. Should the great King of England apply to us for our aid - we shall deny him - and should the Colonies apply - we shall refuse. The present situation of you, two Brothers, is new to us. We Indians cannot find or recollect from the traditions of our ancestors any like case. For these reasons, Brothers, possess your minds in peace that we refuse joining in the contest. We are for peace. Brothers, was it an alien, a foreign Nation, that had struck you, we should look into the matter. We hope, through the wise government and good pleasure of God - your distresses will soon be removed and the dark cloud be dispersed. Brethren - as we have declared, we are for peace. We desire you would not apply to our Indian Brethren in New England for their assistance. Let us Indians be all of one mind, and live in peace with one another - and you white people settle your own disputes. Brothers, we have now delivered our leading sentiments as to the situation of your prayers. Please to write to us - that we may know how you receive it. [Undated. In Kirkland's writing. A very rough draft.]
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Ask that their Eastern Brothers be allowed to move freely into New York. Vow again not to disrupt the neutrality.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-073a
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Title: Committee of the Albany Presbitery to the ministers of the Association in and about Whitestown
Date: 1800-03-07
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Schenectady (N.Y.), Schenectady County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: They talk about the benefit of uniting all ministers and Christians together "in brotherly love" and "in all proper demonstration of that Christian affection." They have heard that in the Oneida area there is a division and dispute among ministers, church, and the people. They are afraid that the region might fall into the hands of the Baptists or Methodists, unless there is renewed action and organization.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-209a
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Title: Committee of the Albany Presbitery to the ministers of the Association in and about Whitestown (copy of)
Date: 1800-03-07
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 6 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Schenectady (N.Y.), Schenectady County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: They talk about the benefit of uniting all ministers and Christians together "in brotherly love" and "in all proper demonstration of that Christian affection." They have heard that in the Oneida area there is a division and dispute among ministers, church, and the people. They are afraid that the region might fall into the hands of the Baptists or Methodists, unless there is renewed action and organization.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-209b
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Title: Condoling Speech to a Sachem on the death of some relative
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Note: Description: Written in an Iroquoian language.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-il406
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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 Dr. Emmons
Names: Avery, David, Emmons
Date: 1801-03-13
Type: Financial records
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Clinton Settlement (N.Y.), Paris (N.Y.), Oneida (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Avery received Emmons' letter prolonging his missionary term until May 15. He says that settlers have come to this region not for religion, but to make their fortunes. There are many uncouth and unsavory "hirelings" around, and some missionaries have strayed from the doctrine. Avery advocates fewer "transient preachers," and a more serious adherence to the doctrine. Several societies need missionary aid, more specifically resident missionaries.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-214b
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Title: David Avery to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham, Avery, David
Date: 1772-03-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Schenectady (N.Y.), Schenectady County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Expects to soon return to Oneida. Relates speech of Indians to Wheelock.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-027a
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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.
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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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Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Avery, David
Date: 1805-06-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Mansfield (Mass.), Bristol County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Avery introduces Reverend Sherman. Avery asks Kirkland to show Sherman around Oneida. There is a great opposition to Avery in the Massachusetts Missionary Society, and he does not expect to be employed by them much longer.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-238a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Avery, David
Date: 1771-09-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canajoharie (N.Y.), Montgomery County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Sorry to have missed Samuel Kirkland on his trip to New England. Mr. Dean, accompanying Avery, plans to collect Indians for Dartmouth and return to there.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-021j
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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