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Title: John Sargeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1789-04-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Bresters to visit Samuel Kirkland at Clinton, hopes to buy land. Sargeant suggests selling them some of Kirkland's so that he would have good neighbors.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-114b
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Title: John Sargeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1774-01-11
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: A certain number within the Church are trying to have Reverent West removed. G.W. Kirkland very ill.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-047a
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Title: John Sargeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-03-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Will return to Dartmouth soon. Local news. Avery to be installed at Gageborough.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-039c
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Title: John Sergeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-11-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Just returned from Boston. Saw the Doctor and the Board. Told them of Kirkland's Stockbridge purchase. Boston in upheaval. Mr. West may be dismissed from the LBCB.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-045d
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Title: John Sergeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1789-09-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Will probably return to Oneida around the beginning of October. Mrs. Sergeant quite ill. Family news.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-118b
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Title: John Sergeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1772-12-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Has not looked outside of the neighborhood for land (for Samuel Kirkland), only one 12-acre parcel for sale there. Reverend West book disliked: "full of blasphemy".
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-036a
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Title: John Sergeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-02-22
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Mrs. Kirkland visiting friends with Avery. Lady of interest recently married, Sergeant tells Samuel Kirkland: "if you know of any that might suit me, let me know it".
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-038d
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Title: John Smith to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Smith, John, 1766-1831, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-01-13
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: G.W. Kirkland is an outstanding student.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-144e
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Title: John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thornton, John, 1720-1790, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1770-08-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 9a John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland London, 27th August, 1770 Dear and Reverend Sir - I must now thank you for your letters of the 15th February, and 30th May. I congratulate you on the further light with which you now read the latter part of the last chapter of Proverbs. May the Lord prosper you more and more continually It is very grievous that any misunderstanding should arise between you and Dr. Wheelock . The Enemy has done this, and indeed it must be fine sport to him. What is man
Show moreKirkland 9a John Thornton to Samuel Kirkland London, 27th August, 1770 Dear and Reverend Sir - I must now thank you for your letters of the 15th February, and 30th May. I congratulate you on the further light with which you now read the latter part of the last chapter of Proverbs. May the Lord prosper you more and more continually It is very grievous that any misunderstanding should arise between you and Dr. Wheelock . The Enemy has done this, and indeed it must be fine sport to him. What is man? We all expect too much and look more to others than ourselves. Oh that we could but cease from man and put our whole trust in the Lord; none that ever did were confounded; he will never leave them nor forsake them. But we are for inverting that Scripture, Walk by faith and not by light. Our chief business should be with ourselves. It is better for me that hundreds of others make many mistakes than that I make a single one. Let us ever take heed what spirit we are of, for if we have not the Spirit of Christ we are none of his. May we ever drink deep of that blessed Spirit, my dear Sir. I trust a good name is like precious ointment, much to be valued. We can't cherish our reputation (consistent with our duty to God) too highly, but when the Lord calls for it and requires us to become fools for Christ we may cheerfully give it up; but if before we don't value it pray are we not offering the lame and the blind. The great attainment of the Christian is to suffer and place the sufferings to Christ's account. You are called to bear a testimony. Let patience have its perfect work. Testify all forbearance and look steadfastly at the Prince of Suffering and copy him closely. If you are for suffering that you deserve, only remember it is the suffering wrongfully only that has the promise. Be assured none can be your enemy unless you are your own. Those that would be so, you may account your best friends if they bring your graces into exercise. If we love the Lord aright, all necessarily works for our good. May you ever experience this. I have sent you many books, but one I hope will be your chief study, as that alone can make us wise unto salvation, and it gives wisdom for this world as well as for another. Be much in prayer, that every time you open God's Book you may see more of the dignity, completeness, loveliness, and grace of the Redeemer; for our all is in him, and he supplies according to our need. Beware of that selfishness into which we are all fallen, and be seeking that praise that cometh from God only; for how can we believe if we receive honour one of another and seek not the honor that cometh from God only. You'll excuse my entertaining you with a Fable: My waking dreams are best concealed; Much folly, little good they yield But now and then I gain when sleeping A friendly hint that's worth the keeping. Lately I dreamt of One who cried "Beware of self, beware of pride. When you are prone to build a Babel Recall to mind this little Fable." Once on a time a paper kite Was mounted to a wondrous height, Where, giddy with its elevation, It thus expressed self-admiration: "See how yon crowds of gazing people Admire my flight above the steeple! How would they wonder if they knew All that a kite like me can do! Was I but free, I'd take a flight And pierce the clouds beyond their sight; But ah! like a poor prisoner bound My string confines me near the ground. I'd brave the eagle's towering wing Might I but fly without a string." It tugged and pulled while thus it spoke To break the string. - At last it broke. - Deprived at once of all its stay In vain it tried to soar away. Unable its own weight to bear It fluttered downward through the air; Unable its own course to guide, The winds soon plunged it in the tide. Ah, foolish kite, thou hadst no wing; How couldst thou fly without a string! My heart replied: O Lord, I see How much this kite resembles me. Forgetful that by thee I stand, Impatient of thy ruling hand, How oft I've wished to break the lines Thy wisdom for my lot assigns? How oft indulged a vain desire For something more or something higher! And but for Grace and Love divine A fall thus dreadful had been mine. I can't say I am a great friend to fasting where it is not necessary and I should be sorry by looking to your duties and graces you got comfort as I apprehend that is making in some measure a Christ of them; but look to Jesus and admire and adore. He finished the work for us or it would never have been finished. Rejoice and be glad in the Lord and in him only, and if ever you can be pleased with yourself it is a bad sign, for in what single instance can the best of us come up to the just requirements of God's Law? The mystery of Godliness is going out of ourselves and trusting in another, from first to last. Trust in the Lord and you shall be fed. Rely on God's great and glorious promises and remember all is allotted us by an infinite wisdom, and if we show not forth his praise continually in the situation and circumstances he has fixed us, we should not in any other, though we may fondly imagine other ways. If they will not believe Moses and the Prophets, neither will they if one rise from the dead. My dear Sir, I believe you have been hardly used, but consult not flesh and blood; surely your Master was much more so. Be like him an Example of meekness and humility. Provoke not; pray fervently for those that are most unkind to you, and that is the way to the blessing. Get all the support you can. I think you have a fine call of usefulness. May the Lord enable you in every respect to improve it. Be not over anxious about the pence. I am ready to assist you, and if needful I have a hundred pound or two hundred at your service. Let anyone draw on me for you whenever you want, and keep up your hospitality to the Indians. In that matter you have acted very wisely. I trust the Lord has much work for you to do, but don't by going so far beyond your strength incapacitate yourself for farther service, or think that by much speaking the blessing comes. A small blast through the ram's horn will suffice to bring down the walls of Jericho. Remember, it is the Lord gives the efficacy and if he sets home all must prosper. That you may continue to increase with all the increase of God and be crowned and blessed daily and hourly is the fervent prayer of Dear Sir Yours most affectionately John Thornton My respects to Mrs. Kirkland . To The Reverend Mr. Samuel Kirkland at Oneida John Thornton, Esquire 27. August. 1770
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: London (England)
Abstract: Offers advice on Wheelock/Kirkland conflict. Offers to loan Samuel Kirkland money.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-009a
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Title: John Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, John, 1754-1817, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1788-02-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Offers consolation on the death of Jerusha Kirkland. G.W. Kirkland has been told of his mother's death: he was "properly affected."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-104a
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Title: John Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, John, 1754-1817, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-02-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Greetings. G.W. doing very well: to deliver the "quarterly oration to his class." Requests the "sketches of Indian History."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-121b
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Title: John Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, John, 1754-1817, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1788-05-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Sorry not to see Kirkland again in Boston. Straightened out things with the SSPCK. G.W. Kirkland will probably write soon, he progresses well in school.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-107a
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Title: John Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, John, 1754-1817, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-02-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kikrland 133e Letter to Samuel Kirkland from John Wheelock Dartmouth College February 25. 1791 Dear Sir! I am still very infirm though better than for several days past: Nor should I think of now writing were it not to a friend for whom my attachment cannot be loosened by any devastations on my clayey part. Your valuable manuscript is still in my hands which I wish to retain some longer, as some material contents of it will be useful to the object that I mentioned to you, and be of no disadvanta
Show moreKikrland 133e Letter to Samuel Kirkland from John Wheelock Dartmouth College February 25. 1791 Dear Sir! I am still very infirm though better than for several days past: Nor should I think of now writing were it not to a friend for whom my attachment cannot be loosened by any devastations on my clayey part. Your valuable manuscript is still in my hands which I wish to retain some longer, as some material contents of it will be useful to the object that I mentioned to you, and be of no disadvantage to the author. I have told your son that I will deliver it to him whenever called for. Your attention in any additional remarks in regard to the points specified in a former letter will be very obliging. My dear Cousin, and the son who has raised your hopes, gives me great pleasure by his attention to service and by his exemplary conduct. He is virtuous and a friend to order, and is entitled justly to the esteems of all who know him. If he continues his course he will not disappoint my expectations and will answer our wishes. He tells me that you have concluded to remove with your family to Oneida, - I pray God God to be with you and bless your apostolic endeavours. I may hope to be favoured by hearing from you when convenient, as I am in truth Dear Sir Your very affectionate friend and humble Servant J Wheelock P.S. Mr. Woodbridge's son the bearer conducts well and is a promising youth. The reverend Samuel Kirkland etc. President Wheelock February 25, 1791
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Received manuscript from Samuel Kirkland. Recommends G. W. Kirkland as a good student, mentions Kirkland family's plans to move to Oneida.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-133e
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Title: John Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, John, 1754-1817, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1787-11-28
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: G.W. arrived at Dartmouth. Hopes that Samuel Kirkland will visit in the spring. Asks him to bring any potential students and Indian artifacts that he can find. Relates a theory of the origins of the Indians.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-103a
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Title: John Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, John, 1754-1817, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-02-04
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Thanks Samuel Kirkland for the sketches regarding Indian folklore and history. G.W. Kirkland to make the Salutatory address at commencement.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-145i
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Title: Jon. Ware to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Ware, Jon
Date: 1793-03-01
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Praises the Plan of Indian Education
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-158a
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Title: Jonathan Edwards to Gideon Hawley
Names: Edwards, Jonathan, 1745-1801, Hawley, Gideon, 1727-1807
Date: 1755-01-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Edwards has not answered Hawley's letters because he has been ill with ague. During his (Edwards') absence, there was unrest among "his" Indians -- many of them left town, but most have now returned.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-179a
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Title: Jos. Brant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1800-03-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Grand River (Ont.)
Abstract: Brant acknowledges Samuel Kirkland's letter of March 2nd. Brant talks about trouble among the Indians and the connection of the white people.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-209f
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Title: Joseph Bloomfield to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Bloomfield, Joseph, 1753-1823, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1793-04-22
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Burlington (Vt.), Chittenden County (Vt.), Vermont
Abstract: Letter of introduction for John Wood Bloomfield.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-159a
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Title: Joseph Brant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-05-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Geography: Grand River (Ont.)
Note: Description: Written in Iroquois. Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-i-136a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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