The Indians request that Samuel Kirkland resume his charge of them as minister, because their previous minister left them. One reason they desire Kirkland is his knowledge of their language. The Indians have also become accustomed to Kirkland's care and beg him to return in the name of God.
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Description: The text is in the language of the Oneida Indians, translated on the following pages by James Dean, late Agent of Indian Affairs.
The Indians request that Samuel Kirkland resume his charge of them as minister, because their previous minister left them. One reason they desire Kirkland is his knowledge of their language. The Indians have also become accustomed to Kirkland's care and beg him to return in the name of God.
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Description: The text is in the language of the Oneida Indians, translated on the following pages by James Dean, late Agent of Indian Affairs.
The Indians inform Samuel Kirkland that a Scotch trader has just gotten a lease of ten years for his house. He wants to supposedly set up a store and public house. The Indians are wholeheartedly against this plan and desire immediate intervention. Reverse is written in Indian, and the letter appears to be incomplete.
Kirkland 133c Letter to Samuel Kirkland from Jacob Reed Oneida February 22d 1791 Dear Father, This is to Inform you, I have begun teaching the Children Last Monday - I have twenty four scholars ready, But am sorry that Captain Hendrick could not spare his spelling-books, and likewise I've no paper, and should be glad if you would procure some Books and writing papers and sash for the window, and sent me a few lines to let me know what time I shall expect to have the books, I expect I shall Show moreKirkland 133c Letter to Samuel Kirkland from Jacob Reed Oneida February 22d 1791 Dear Father, This is to Inform you, I have begun teaching the Children Last Monday - I have twenty four scholars ready, But am sorry that Captain Hendrick could not spare his spelling-books, and likewise I've no paper, and should be glad if you would procure some Books and writing papers and sash for the window, and sent me a few lines to let me know what time I shall expect to have the books, I expect I shall have more scholars If I can only have the English spelling Books, Sir, the sachems and some of the Chief warriors are to set off tomorrow for Onondaga to mourn old Black-Cap, alias Thonwasquenghton, no more I am Yours etc. Jacob Reed Reverend Samuel Kirkland , Missionary Jacob Reed February 22, 1791 Show less
Last report in which Dean stated that Butler spoke of peace may not be accurate. Oneidas are now distrusted among the Six Nations, and are probably poorly informed. Many Onondagas and Cayugas are at Oneida. They came down supposedly for the funeral of Cagy (or Kegg) but have been making speeches of reprimand to the Oneidas. Dean believes that the capture of Niagara would stop that place's influence on the Indians.
185a James Dean to Samuel Lewis Westmoreland November 10th 1795 Dear Sir A variety of avocations has hitherto prevented my transmitting the Enclosed Power of Attorney - I expect however it will answer all the purposes it might have done, had it been forwarded at an earlier day. - I am, dear Sir, with respect and esteem your most obedient humble Servant James Dean Mr. Samuel Lewis . (Addressed) Mr. Samuel Lewis War Office Philadelphia (Endorsed) James Dean To S. Lewis and Wemple's Power of A Show more185a James Dean to Samuel Lewis Westmoreland November 10th 1795 Dear Sir A variety of avocations has hitherto prevented my transmitting the Enclosed Power of Attorney - I expect however it will answer all the purposes it might have done, had it been forwarded at an earlier day. - I am, dear Sir, with respect and esteem your most obedient humble Servant James Dean Mr. Samuel Lewis . (Addressed) Mr. Samuel Lewis War Office Philadelphia (Endorsed) James Dean To S. Lewis and Wemple's Power of Attorney 1795 Show less
Conference of the Six Nations with the Shawnees and Cherokees finally resulted in agreement. It is requested that the Congress send Schuyler, Monroe and Dean to hear the Indian's proclamation.