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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
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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/

Title: Fragmentary copy of [Samuel Kirkland to Rev. Alexander Miller]
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Miller, Alexander, 1739-1820
Date: 1800-05-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Discusses "missionary business" and Society. Mentions Mr. Crosby's renewing his mission to the Indians.
Note: Description: Leaf begins "taken, by one John Jordan (of infamous character), and carried to New Stockbridge, for Mr. Sergeant and Capt. Hendrick, to peruse and prepare an answer."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-211f
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Title: From Atsiaktatye to Ranadanonghne (= SK?)
Names: Reed, Jacob (Atsiaktatye), Atsiaktatye, Ranadanonghne
Date: 1791-07-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Geography: Canowaroghere (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: P.S. in English: "you will please to let me know what you have done about my papers and knife".
Note: Description: Iroquois letters. Written in Kanonaloghhare.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-i-138e
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Title: From J. Atsiaktatye Reed to Ranadanonghne
Names: Reed, Jacob (Atsiaktatye), Atsiaktatye, Ranadanonghne
Date: 1789-05-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Geography: Canowaroghere (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Note: Description: Written in an Iroquoian language at Kanongharoghhare.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-i-115c
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Title: From J. Atsiaktye Reed to Ranadanonghne
Names: Reed, Jacob (Atsiaktatye), Atsiaktatye, Ranadanonghne
Date: 1789-05-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Geography: Kanongharoghhare
Note: Description: Iroquois Letters.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-i-115b
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Title: From John yawendanawen and Matdemis Rotshin
Names: Yawendanawen, John, Rotshin, Matdemis
Date: 1803
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Note: Description: Iroquois letters. "Newatrorihe a tsinigon yongaragwen... "
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-i-227d
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Title: From Onohogwage to Good Peter
Names: Onohogwage, Peters, Good
Date: 1768-02-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Note: Description: Booklet. Iroquois Letters
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-i-002h
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: G.W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1791-02-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Dartmouth University (N.H.), Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Will accompany the family to Clinton, although George hopes not to be away from College for too long. Wheelock not well.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-133d
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Title: George Clinton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Clinton, George, 1739-1812, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1786-09-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: Refers Samuel Kirkland to James Lansing concerning the sale of Indian lands.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-100a
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Title: George Clinton to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Clinton, George, 1739-1812, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-04-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 135b Letter to Samuel Kirkland from George Clinton , Governor of New York State 1777-1795, 1801-1804. New York 15th April 1791 Sir I have received your letter of the 22nd March - written at the Request of the Beech Tree in Behalf of the Oneida Nation - I love the Beech Tree for his Integrity and I wish to oblige his Nation; but it is not in my Power to deviate in any Respect from the Covenant we have entered into, The annual Payments cannot therefore be anticipated - They must forever b
Show moreKirkland 135b Letter to Samuel Kirkland from George Clinton , Governor of New York State 1777-1795, 1801-1804. New York 15th April 1791 Sir I have received your letter of the 22nd March - written at the Request of the Beech Tree in Behalf of the Oneida Nation - I love the Beech Tree for his Integrity and I wish to oblige his Nation; but it is not in my Power to deviate in any Respect from the Covenant we have entered into, The annual Payments cannot therefore be anticipated - They must forever be made on the Day stipulated - if an Alleviation could be made in this Respect, any other part of the Covenant might also be changed, and this would be dangerous,: Besides I believe it would be injurious to the Nation to receive so large a Payment at once as they would spend it and be left without any help for too long Time - I beg you will please to communicate the Substance of this letter to my Friend Mr. Beech Tree and believe me with great Regard and Esteem Your Most Obedient Servant George Clinton The Reverend Mr. Kirkland Governor Clinton 15 April 1791
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: Is turning down the request of the Oneidas.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-135b
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Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1796-10-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hartford (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: George was unaware of Samuel's trip to the Springs and tried to visit him in Albany on Hudson. He also is grateful to hear of his father's healthy recovery. George's friend John Lothrop wishes to enter a Treaty of Alliance with Samuel's oldest daughter, and George requests his father's ratification, assuring Samuel that Lothrop is an honorable man in all respects. According to George the addition of Lothrop to the family would be very beneficial. With regard to the Academy and the family, George sends his best wishes.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-192a
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Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, George Whitefield, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1796-11-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Although George strongly desires to be at home, he is unable to, due to a plethora of business appointments and concerns. However, his business is faring quite well, and he foresees the opportunity in the near future to send money. He also asks Samuel to oversee the furnishing of the inside of George's building so he will have a place to return to someday. George also mentions politics and the Antifederals, as well as indicating that Adams will most certainly be the next President. P.S. George hopes that Samuel will send a reply to Lothrop soon.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-193a
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Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1796-12-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: George saw a Mr. Olmstead and a Mr. Colt concerning some affairs he was accused of wrongfully conducting, and he asks his father not to believe such unsubstantiated accusations. He speaks of his partner, Mr. Haskell, concerning business in Virginia and Europe. George also mentions Peter Smith's will, and in addition his hope that the Academy and its buildings will be completed.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-194a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: George Webster to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Webster, George, 1762-1823, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1797-09-11
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Webster informs Samuel Kirkland that he has been waiting two years for the money owed him, being 42:9:7 pounds minus 16:9:0 credited to Kirkland, leaving a total of 26:0:7.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-201d
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Title: Gov. Mifflin to the Iroquois Chiefs
Names: Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800
Date: 1792
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Abstract: Welcomes the Chiefs to Pennsylvania.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-146d
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Title: Governor Cooke to the Oneida Nation
Names: Cooke, Nicholas, 1717-1782
Date: 1775-07-01
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Rhode Island
Abstract: A reply to a speech by the Oneida Nation to the inhabitants of New England (June 19, 1775). Sorry that differences exist between Old and New England. Rhode Island is appreciative of the friendly disposition of the Oneidas.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-058a
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Title: Guy Johnson to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Johnson, Guy, approximately 1740-1788, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1775-02-14
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Text: Kirkland 53b Guy Johnson to Samuel Kirkland Guy Park 14th February 1775 Sir, With great concern I have for some time past received Complaints against you, which as they principally regarded Modes and Ceremonials, (matters I never interfere in) I neglected to pay much attention to, the rather as I naturally expected from the Office I have the Honor to hold, and which is Vested with Certain Authorities in the Indian Country, that I should have had an Opportunity of seeing you, as You had to pass m
Show moreKirkland 53b Guy Johnson to Samuel Kirkland Guy Park 14th February 1775 Sir, With great concern I have for some time past received Complaints against you, which as they principally regarded Modes and Ceremonials, (matters I never interfere in) I neglected to pay much attention to, the rather as I naturally expected from the Office I have the Honor to hold, and which is Vested with Certain Authorities in the Indian Country, that I should have had an Opportunity of seeing you, as You had to pass my House in your way down the Country and on your return, but as you did not Call I am now induced through Christian Charity, and favorable Wishes for you to inform you that these charges have of late increased, and that you have by several been accused of meddling in Matters of a political Nature, and which might have had a dangerous tendency with the Indians, as well as of your having lately advised a Letter to me from a messenger sent on his Majesty's Service to be burned. As I never condemn any person unheard so, I am inclined to hopes that these and some Stories of a more Malicious Nature have been much Exaggerated although The Reverend Mr. Kirkland although from a train of Circumstances they appear but too well founded, Many of these Complaints were carried to the late Worthy Sir William Johnson , who could not help taking some Notice of them although he very cautiously received accusations against those employed in the Ministry of the Gospel; and I trust I shall practice the same caution. But these Accusations having been repeatedly made, I should be justly chargeable of Neglect of duty If I omitted making a particular enquiry into them where they may be thought to affect the Harmony hitherto subsisting amongst the Indians or tend to obstruct his Majesty's Service in any manner. You are sensible that you owed your Establishment among the Indians and your Security under some Situations that I am no Stranger to, to the kindness and Interposition of Sir William Johnson , which he was determined to afford so long as you Confined yourself to your Ministerial function, and endeavored to promote peace and Harmony in your Village etc. and you may rest fully fully assured that whenever my Assistance is wanting it shall also be cheerfully afforded, in the same manner, and on the same terms with which it was done by that Good gentleman. At the same time I must Expect either to hear, from or see you, respecting the Subjects of the Letter, when I wish they may be satisfactorily Explained, and that Harmony restored amongst the Oneidas, which should be the fruits of a Gospel Ministration. The chiefs also complain that a Considerable number of Infants have died without Baptism, as you refused them this Sacrament on account of the Misconduct of their Parents. I thought it necessary to mention this (though relating to matters in which I shall not pretend to interfere) but I know you had formerly more Liberality and have baptized children without such enquiries and even according to the rites of the Church of England However if the rules of your Persuasion require that Strictness, I have nothing to say upon it, neither should I have mentioned it but to give you a sketch of the Causes of their discontent. I am, Sir, Your most humble Servant G. Johnson
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Guy Park
Abstract: Complains about Samuel Kirkland's behavior, especially his "political" influence among the Indians. Demands an answer. Relates chiefs' complaints about Kirkland's strict Baptism codes.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-053b
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Title: Hannah Adams to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1788-12-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Medfield (Mass.), Norfolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Would like advice as to the religious sentiments of Indians for 2nd edition of book.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-111a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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