Since his resignation of his office, Samuel Kirkland admits to the Board that he has undergone many misfortunes of monetary concern. He asks the Society for some relief. He explains that he resigned because he thought the Society wanted him to do so. In addition, he believed he could live on his own without the Society's stipend, especially working for the Corporation of Harvard College. However, it is not the case, and he feels that in his old age the Society could help him financially in recognition of all his hard work in earlier years.
Q 1818, April 18 Ohio land documents: On 29 Sept. 1817, Alfred Wolcott, surveyor, drew up a map of 8 parcels of land totaling 1300 acres. A copy of this map was made 18 April 1818 for William Robinson of Southington Ct. who had purchased lots 1, 2, 7, 8, totaling 636.43 acres, at $5. per lot from Linius Tuttle. This transaction was completed April 17, 1818. These four lots bordered the land of Upson, Allen, Skinner, and Tuttle. The exact location (i.e. town) of the land is not mentioned here but is cited in subsequent correspondence.
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Twinsburg, Ohio: deeds, documents, and letters (1818–1830s) pertaining to the 636 acres originally owned by William Robinson, father of E. R.
Pickering saw some papers in the hands of the Oneidas. He requests Samuel Kirkland to copy one of them, a letter from the governor regarding employment of white people in farming. He also asks Kirkland to find the name of the surveyor of land leased by Peter Smith from the Oneidas.
Reply for Samuel Kirkland's request for bread for the Sacrament is refused by Gregory because of the divergent manner in which Kirkland performs the ceremony.