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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 T. Kirkland to George Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1796-10-14
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Upon hearing that the Sheriff of Herkimer had offered the Hamilton Oneida Academy for sale, Thornton writes George to find out how such an "accursed proceeding" could take place. Despite some doubts to its survival, Thornton still supports it, and wants to know why George and Samuel are not trustees. He wants some action by the trustees in order to prevent such a transaction that would mortify the whole family. P.S. He expounds on the topic of business and their own future.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-192b
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Title: John T. Kirkland to Jeremiah Nelson
Names: Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840, Nelson, Jeremiah, 1769-1838
Date: 1805-07-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: J.T. Kirkland sends Nelson 40 dollars on behalf of his brother, who owed him that amount.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-239b
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Title: John T. Kirkland to Reverend Nott
Names: Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840, Nott, Reverend
Date: 1803-09-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thornton speaks about his father's work among the Indians, and his relation to the Society. Thornton supports Samuel and feels he should be helped by the Society. He says that a house in Samuel's village is needed for the Mission, and he urges the Society to pay Samuel's back salary.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-225d
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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 Bloomfield to William Norcross
Names: Bloomfield, Joseph, 1753-1823, Norcross, William
Date: 1792-05-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Philadelphia (Pa.), Philadelphia County (Pa.), Pennsylvania
Abstract: Indian chiefs coming to Bordentown. Please show them all respect.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-148e
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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
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Title: Joseph Brant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-03-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Text: Kirkland 134a Grand River 8th March 1791 My dear friend, I am happy in having the pleasure to acknowledge your favour by Mr. E. Phelps dated the 12th Ultimo in which I observe with no small regret that you are discouraged of ever making that progress in civilization amongst the Indians in which you once appeared much more sanguine.__ I must acknowledge that the present face of Affairs seems to throw a damp upon the undertaking, and makes the prospect more gloomy. as it again spreads that dark ve
Show moreKirkland 134a Grand River 8th March 1791 My dear friend, I am happy in having the pleasure to acknowledge your favour by Mr. E. Phelps dated the 12th Ultimo in which I observe with no small regret that you are discouraged of ever making that progress in civilization amongst the Indians in which you once appeared much more sanguine.__ I must acknowledge that the present face of Affairs seems to throw a damp upon the undertaking, and makes the prospect more gloomy. as it again spreads that dark veil which had begun to remove from off the minds of some, which will not only make the Undertaking more difficult, but protract the work, while those already enlightened, are moving gradually off the Stage, to leave the completion to less experienced hand.__ Although the minds of the Indians seem to be encompassed in a cloud which their own strength of Judgment cannot remove, and their prejudices so great that access becomes difficult, still, I, cannot condemn them when I consider the many reasons which operates upon them. them.__ To compute it to defect in Nature would be centering the blame where we have no right to search__ they believe the same supreme power created both them and the white people, but perhaps for different purposes; there originates the first prejudice - a chain of corroborating circumstances, and events, seems to evince to them that the white people, under whatever pretence, aim at their destruction__ possessed with such Ideas their prejudices naturally increase and seeing the sword in one hand, supported by injustice and corruption, is it any wonder that they suspect the sincerity of any proposals made on the other hand for so great a change as civilization must make, in whatever color it's represented__ No: they must first be convinced that a Change will not place them in a worse situation than they are now in __ and that must be begun by a strict adherence to the dictates of Justice, a rigid observance of all compacts and engagements on the part of the white people__ Boundaries may be fixed and Territories described, Unity and Concord, amongst themselves must be encouraged, and their own customs rather nourished than discouraged whilst you introduce agriculture__ by this showing and proving that you have the happiness of them, and their posterity at heart you may gain their confidence by degrees, and civilization will then make progress__ But whilst the white people, who have already engrossed the best part of their former Territory continue to crowd, disunite, and raise dissension amongst the Indians, and Individuals who are conversant with them, and pretend the greatest friendship and recommend civilization and adherence to the manners and customs of the white people as an essential means of securing happiness, will not only connive at, but be the secret instrument of effecting the designs of those wicked encroachers, harmony cannot long prevail, nor civilization flourish.__ and the more knowledge the Indians acquire, the clearer they will see the impositions which has been practiced upon them by the White people, and consequently they will be the more averse to adopting the manners of such people in place of the customs of their Forefathers who lived happy, and free from strife before they became acquainted with them__ You express a desire to see my Indian History complete__ I sincerely wish I could gratify my friends and the world with it, but the unhappy barrier which at present presents itself will either put a final stop to it, or furnish materials for its enlargement, at any rate it will protract the work.__ It has been my constant study since the peace between Great Britain and the United States to Unite the Indians together, and make such a peace between them them and the States, as would remove all prejudices and enable us to set quietly down on our seats free from apprehensions and Jealousy, and if not become more Respectable at Least not more contemptible.__ Could I have been instrumental in accomplishing that, I should have been satisfied and have had Leisure to have visited the distant Nations and collected matter to proceed upon with my History, and to make it more serviceable to the public it's necessary to inform myself with the Ideas entertained by the different Nations of the ration and of a future State, the customs preserved by tradition amongst them and also a knowledge of the Medical Plants natural to their soil and climate.__ You also wish me to suggest my Ideas on the practicability of an accommodation between the Western Indians and the United States, to which I answer candidly that I think it still practicable, if proper measures are pursued by the States, but they must alter their system materially__ Lay down the Hatchet, and call a general Treaty with the United Nations. If they are sincere in their pretensions to establish peace and live friendly with all the Indian Nations, they should cherish the Union, and make such proposals as will place the Indians on a more respectable footing than they have hitherto attempted__ give up the idea of taking possession of of the country as conquered Land. Abandon that wicked mode of calling them out in separate Nations, or parties, to treat with them, which only serves to irritate and inflame their minds, instead of healing the sore, and removing the prevailing prejudices.__ If Governor Sinclair's Line be thrown aside, the Indians will still allow them a sufficiency of Land, and be ready to establish an accommodating line upon reasonable terms__ and if the States treat with them as a free property and abandon the idea of Conquest they may always enlarge it at proper times, as their Jurisdiction over the Country will not be disputed__ Let the Americans Look back and take a view of their own affairs at the beginning of the Late War, they say themselves that it was not the amount of tax, but the manner of Levying it that gave disgust, because it was opening the door for extending it to posterity without bounds__ now it is not the quantity of Land claimed at this time, which alone alarms the Indians, but the principles upon which it's claimed, because it's opening a door for extending it over the whole of the Indian Lands within the United States; which would be very hard, and the highest degree of Injustice upon nine-tenths of the Indians, who so far from taking taking an active part against the Americans in the late war, they hardly heard of such a war__ but as the Idea of conquest circulates amongst them the contagion becomes more alarming and every man feels the injury and makes it his own case (as your people did) by which means the disgust is spreading where no prejudices had before taken place.__ Therefore continuing the war will Unite them against you, and prejudices against the white people will take such root that they will not be easily erased - whereas making a general peace and endeavouring to Unite them as a fair and happy people will win their affections, and whoever is most instrumental in accomplishing that happy end, will be most likely to reap the advantages which it must produce__ from the best information I have had of the Battle at Miami, the Indians fell in with a party of the Light Horse and cut them off__ the commanding Officer next day sent out a stronger party and a warm engagement ensued the Indians after some time made a faint retreat to give time for a reinforcement to come up, when they renewed the action and repulsed the Enemy, with the loss of about twenty five men in all. the Loss of the White people is supposed by the Indians to be between five and six Hundred, but your situation will enable you to get a more accurate account of their Loss than I can give you.__ I have fully complied with your request in the Length of my letter, if I have not answered your expectations in other respects__ and I hope you will return the compliment by return of the Bearers and then I shall be convinced that you mean to be a good correspondent. I am Dear friend your most Obedient and very Humble Servant Joseph Brant Reverend Mr. Samuel Kirkland Captain Brant 8 March 1791
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Grand River (Ont.)
Abstract: Discusses problems of Indians and Whites. Feels that the Indians are justified in their many complaints about the white people. Brant has not had time to work on his history of the Six Nations, as he is constantly called upon to intervene in Indian affairs. Thinks that the United States is hypocritical in its position towards the Indians. Believes that the U.S. had better "lay down the hatchet and call a general treaty with the United Nations."
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-134a
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Title: Joseph Brant to the Bostonians
Names: Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807
Date: 1780-04-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 80a April 10, 1780 Joseph Brant to the "Bostonians" A translation of an Indian Letter written by Joseph Brant on the Delaware April 10,1780 That you the Bostonians (alias Americans) may be certified of my conduct towards all those whom I have captured in these parts - know - that I have taken off with me but a small number - many I have released - neither were the weak and helpless subjected to death. It is a shame to destroy those who are defenseless - this has been uniformly
Show moreKirkland 80a April 10, 1780 Joseph Brant to the "Bostonians" A translation of an Indian Letter written by Joseph Brant on the Delaware April 10,1780 That you the Bostonians (alias Americans) may be certified of my conduct towards all those whom I have captured in these parts - know - that I have taken off with me but a small number - many I have released - neither were the weak and helpless subjected to death. It is a shame to destroy those who are defenseless - this has been uniformly my conduct during the War - I have always been for saving and releasing - these be my sentiments. You have exceedingly angered me by your threatening Destroying those who may be considered as prisoners - Let there be no more of this conduct - ye are or once were brave Men - I shall certainly destroy without distinction if the like conduct takes place in future. Joseph Brant On the Delaware Translation of Joseph Brant?s letter from the Delaware 1780
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: On the Delaware
Abstract: Original translation by Samuel Kirkland. Brant asserts that he has never massacred the defenseless and has released many of the "weak and helpless". However, he vows to begin killing all unless the Americans begin to treat their prisoners better.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-080a
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