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Title: Ebenezer Pemberton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Pemberton, Ebenezer, 1705-1777, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-07-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Andover (Mass.), Essex County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: J.T. Kirkland proving to be an excellent scholar and of fine character.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-127a
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Title: Ebenezer Tolman to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Tolman, Ebenezer, 1748-1838
Date: 1792-06-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Discusses the purchase of farming supplies for Oneida.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-149e
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Title: Edward Paine to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Paine, Edward, 1746-1841, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-02-22
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: Met with his Excellency and transmitted the information.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-145k
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Title: Edward Wigglesworth
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794
Date: 1789-09-02
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 6 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: Also passes on an excerpt from a Southern missionary's letter, in which the missionary maintains that the "improved state" is not advantageous fro the Indians.
Note: Description: Encludes part of a letter from Kemp concerning the hiring of a second Oneida missionary.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-118a
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Title: Edward Wigglesworth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-09-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: Discusses proposal for additional Indian Schools. Also mentions the sickness and death of his son, as well as Wigglesworth's own illness.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-128b
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Title: Edward Wigglesworth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1787-10-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: Sargeant hired by SSPCK. Both he and Kirkland to be required to submit quarterly journals.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-102a
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Title: Edward Wigglesworth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1788-05-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: SSPCK received latest journal, because of Kirkland's extraordinary effects and expense, he is to be allowed an extra 80 pounds.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-107b
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Title: Edward Wigglesworth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1789-08-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: Kemp succeeding McFarlan as the Secretary of the SSPCK. That body willing to hire another missionary for the Oneida area, at Samuel Kirkland's recommendation.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-117a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1771-10-28
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hanover (N.H.), Grafton County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland's visit to Dartmouth was very satisfying. Sends greetings.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-022a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Rob Keen
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Keen, Rob
Date: 1767-05-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Received Keen's letter. Discusses personal and school-related money concerns: funding a building for Samuel Kirkland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-002g
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1768-11-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Text: Kirkland 3a Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland 1768 Lebanon, 21 November 1768. My dear Sir. I would send you the money by William if you had assured me it would be safe, but you may expect it by the first safe conveyance, as my steady disposition always has been, and I believe ever will be, so long as you are faithful to the Lord's cause, to supply all your necessities within my power and every way encourage and help you in your work, and establish the best character of you far and wide. W
Show moreKirkland 3a Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland 1768 Lebanon, 21 November 1768. My dear Sir. I would send you the money by William if you had assured me it would be safe, but you may expect it by the first safe conveyance, as my steady disposition always has been, and I believe ever will be, so long as you are faithful to the Lord's cause, to supply all your necessities within my power and every way encourage and help you in your work, and establish the best character of you far and wide. William brought with him a letter from Jacob's sisters, desiring Jacob to return home with William and Hannah - representing their necessity of his coming to take care of them. But as he was sent down to continue till he should be fit to put into Business, and I had retaken him on no other consideration - and they had said nothing to Mr. Avery of his coming, or any necessity of it - and he is desired to come only by his sister, I know not who - and my letting him go on such Grounds and Reasons will be a bad Precedent - and give just cause of Displeasure to all the thinking and judicious part of the Indians, I have finally told him that if you shall write to me advising to his return, or that the Wise men think it best I will send him immediately. Hanna goes off with Honour. She has behaved well and made good proficiency since she came. I believe you will be able to discern that her manners are somewhat polished. Mr. Cleveland was highly pleased with the behaviour of your Indians at the Congress. William tells me that Thomas and his Family design to come as soon as it is good sleighing. I shall be glad to have him come, and if I could be certain of it I would prepare a Room for him beforehand. Joseph Johnson on hearing that I had heard of his ill behaviour in his late Tour and Being conscious of his desert of punishment went off on Friday morning. I have some intimations he designs for sea with Aaron Occam , both of whom I expect will be poor drunken creatures. Oh! my dear sir, how shocking is it that one after another turns out so. It looks indeed as though the whole of them excepting a small remnant were nigh unto cursing. Tell Thomas I long to have him a preacher and to lift up his voice like a trumpet to show them their misery and danger. You sent no word respecting my sending a schoolmaster. Only that too late you see your error in not taking Mr. Dodge with you. Will not Johannes do to keep school this winter? I hope John Matthews will do in the Spring. I think Avery has improved much by his tour. Mr. Rodgers of New York left the following memoranda to be communicated to you. "That the Reverend Mr. Beane , one of the Members of the Presbytery of Relief and Minister in Edinburgh, has sent a bill of exchange to the Reverend Mr. Rodgers (i.e. of New York) of sixty pounds Sterling, a part of which Mr. Rodgers is desired to pay into the Hands of Reverend Mr. Kirkland as an acknowledgement to him for his extraordinary services as a missionary among the Indians. Mr. Rodgers does not recollect the sum precisely mentioned in Mr. Beane's letter to be appropriated to Mr. Kirkland's account, but thinks it is thirty pounds Sterling. but he will strictly follow Mr. Beane's orders, and desires Mr. Kirkland will give him order to whom he shall pay the money and the money shall be paid accordingly when it comes to hand, as Mr. Rodgers expects shortly to receive the money. Mr. Rodgers will expect receipt from the person to whom he will pay the money for the satisfaction of Mr. Beane ." Perhaps you will have opportunity from your country direct to New York. My dear Sir, farewell. Yours affectionately, Eleazer Wheelock . P.S. John Moseley who was apprentice to Doctor Tracy died of an apoplexy yesterday at Norwich. A heavy stroke indeed upon Brother Moseley . The Lord sanctify the same to us all. To the Reverend. Mr. Samuel Kirkland Missionary to the Six Nations Kanawarohara Reverend Doctor Wheelock November 21, 1768
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Lebanon (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Relates news of More's Charity School. Communicates a note from Mr. Rodgers. Samuel Kirkland to be paid by agency in Edinburgh.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-003a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-12-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Dartmouth (N.H.), Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Apologizes for Wheelock's latest suspicions of Samuel Kirkland. "Shocking affair" of "President L-- of Cambridge" is mentioned.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-046a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1772-02-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Asks about the possibilities of Matthew and Abraham becoming Tuscarora schoolmasters.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-026e
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1771-09-02
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hanover (N.H.), Grafton County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Sending Avery to Oneida with the highest recommendations. Dartmouth news.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-021a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1766-06-19
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland appointed as a missionary by the Connecticut Board of Correspondents
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-002f
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-02-28
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Sorry to hear from Samuel Kirkland recently. Curious to know why Jerusha is not living at Oneida, hear rumors to the effect that Samuel Kirkland "had not provided stores enough to support her." McClure and Frisbie to tour among the Indians again in the spring. Understands that Kirkland is again writing "injurious" things about Wheelock.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-038g
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Title: Elihu H. Smith to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Smith, E. H. (Elihu Hubbard), 1771-1798, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-11-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 7 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Wethersfield
Abstract: Asks for historical information concerning the Iroquois.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-154b
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Title: Elkanah Holmes to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Holmes, Elkanah, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1795-03-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 177a Elkanah Holmes to Samuel Kirkland New York, March 12th, 1795. Beloved Friend and Brother, About half an hour ago I had the pleasure of conversing with two Indian women of the Oneida Nation. By them I had the happiness to hear that you was in health.... (His pleasure in hearing Kirkland report about the Indians, the mission, etc.) I am rejoiced to hear from one of these men that one of your dear Sons is a Minister of the Gospel and preaches among them.... It gives me great pleasure
Show moreKirkland 177a Elkanah Holmes to Samuel Kirkland New York, March 12th, 1795. Beloved Friend and Brother, About half an hour ago I had the pleasure of conversing with two Indian women of the Oneida Nation. By them I had the happiness to hear that you was in health.... (His pleasure in hearing Kirkland report about the Indians, the mission, etc.) I am rejoiced to hear from one of these men that one of your dear Sons is a Minister of the Gospel and preaches among them.... It gives me great pleasure to hear from these men that there is a School of learning among these Indians and that their Youth make proficiency in literature, and that the aged people are pleased with it and endeavour to promote it.... The inclination of your people to attend to Agriculture....
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: In a long letter, Holmes expresses his pleasure at hearing of the Hamilton Oneida Academy and wishes that it will be blessed in the future. If Samuel Kirkland is in the area, he should stop to visit Holmes.
Note: Description: Includes a partial transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-177a
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Title: Ezra Stiles and Samuel Hopkins: An Appeal Relative to the Negro Mission
Names: Hopkins, Samuel, 1729-1811, Stiles, Ezra, 1759-1784
Date: 1773-08-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 43c To all, who are desirous of promoting the kingdom of Christ, on earth, in the salvation of sinners, the following narrative and proposal are offered, to excite and solicit their charity and prayers. There are two negro men, members of the first congregational church, in NewPort, on Rhode Island; named Bristol Yamma and John Quaminè , who were hopefully converted some years ago, and have, from that time, sustained a good character, as Christians, and made good proficiency in christia
Show moreKirkland 43c To all, who are desirous of promoting the kingdom of Christ, on earth, in the salvation of sinners, the following narrative and proposal are offered, to excite and solicit their charity and prayers. There are two negro men, members of the first congregational church, in NewPort, on Rhode Island; named Bristol Yamma and John Quaminè , who were hopefully converted some years ago, and have, from that time, sustained a good character, as Christians, and made good proficiency in christian knowledge. The latter is the son of a rich man at Annamaboe; and was sent, by his father, to this place, for an education, among the English; and then to be returned home: which the person, to whom he was committed, engaged to perform, for a good reward. But, instead of performing his obligation, he sold him, as a slave, for life. But God, in his providence, has lately put it in the power, of both of them, to obtain their freedom. They joined in purchasing a ticket in a lottery: which drew a prize of three hundred dollars. With this, and some other helps, they have purchased their liberty. The former is however in debt fifty dollars; as he could not obtain his freedom under two hundred, which he must procure by labour, unless relieved by the charity charity of others. These persons, thus acquainted with Christianity, and apparently devoted to the service of Christ, have good natural abilities, are about thirty years of age, apt, steady and judicious; and speak their own native language, the language of a numerous, potent, heathen nation, in Guinea, to which they both belong: they are not only willing, but very desirous, to risk their lives, and quit all worldly prospects, in attempting to open a door, for the propagation of Christianity, among their poor ignorant perishing heathen brothers; if divine providence shall open a way to it. The concurrence of all these things, has induced to set on foot a proposal, to send them to Africa, to preach the gospel to their heathen brethren, if, upon trial, they shall appear, in any good measure, qualified for this business. In order to which, they must be put to school, and taught to read and write better than they now can, and be instructed more fully in divinity, etc. And if, upon trial, they appear to make good proficiency, and shall be thought, by competent judges, to be fitted for such a mission, it is not doubted, that money may be procured, sufficient to carry the design into execution. What is now wanted and asked, is money to pay the debt mentioned, and to support them at school, to make the trial whether they may be fitted for the proposed mission. Whatever shall be given to this end, and put into the hands of the subscribers, they engage faithfully to improve, to this purpose only: and to promote the proposed mission, if more shall be given than is necessary to prepare them for it, according to their best discretion: and to be at all times ready, to give an account, to all who desire it, of all they shall receive, and the manner in which it hath been expended. As god, in his providence, has so far opened the way to this, by raising up these persons, and ordering the remarkable concurring circumstances, that have been mentioned, there is most probably no other instance in America, where so many things conspire to point out the way for a mission of this kind, with such encouragement to pursue it: and as numbers have already manifested their approbation and readiness to forward it, may it not be hoped, it will have the patronage and assistance of all the pious and benevolent? And it is humbly proposed, to those who are sensible of the iniquity of the slave trade, the great inhumanity and cruelty of enslaving so many thousands of our fellow men, every year, with all its horrid attendants; and are ready to bear testimony against it, in all proper ways, and do their utmost to put a stop to it: whether they have not a good opportunity of doing this, by cheerfully contributing according to their abilities, to promote this design: and whether this will not be the the best compensation we are able to make the poor Africans, for the injuries they are constantly receiving, by this unrighteous practice and all its attendants. But, aside from this consideration, may it not be hoped, that all who are heartily praying "thy kingdom come," will liberally contribute to forward this attempt, to send the glorious gospel of the blessed God to the nations who now worship false Gods, and dwell in the habitations of cruelty, and the land of the shadow of death: especially as the king of Zion has promised, that whosoever parts with anything in this world, for the kingdom of God's sake, shall receive manifold more in this present time: and in the world to come life everlasting. Ezra Stiles . Samuel Hopkins . NewPort, Rhode Island August 31st 1773 (copy)
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Geography: Newport (R.I.), Rhode Island
Abstract: Two former slaves have lately purchased their freedom and are desirous of support in their cause of preaching to the heathen in Africa.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-043c
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Title: Forms of bills with census of Six Nations
Date: 1789-01-29
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland's pay from the SSPCK.
Note: Description: A rough census of the Six Nations is scratched onto the back of this document.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-112c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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