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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1773-10-29
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 44a Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock Stockbridge, 29th October 1773 Reverend Sir - I am just now setting out for Oneida - but cannot leave this, without writing you a short line. I have been criminally negligent in not answering yours, which came to hand last May. As the letter is not by me, can't particularly attend to its contents. - I can assure you that none of those queries respecting my writing to the Honorable Trust - and not returning the letters in my hands, need give y
Show moreKirkland 44a Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock Stockbridge, 29th October 1773 Reverend Sir - I am just now setting out for Oneida - but cannot leave this, without writing you a short line. I have been criminally negligent in not answering yours, which came to hand last May. As the letter is not by me, can't particularly attend to its contents. - I can assure you that none of those queries respecting my writing to the Honorable Trust - and not returning the letters in my hands, need give you the least uneasiness. - I am sorry for some things in your Narrative, which reflect upon the Boston Board, without sufficient foundation, at least in my opinion. - But I hope this paper war will cease - and all disagreeables be removed , and united endeavours take place for spreading the savour of his Name, who styles himself the Prince of Peace. - I rejoice to hear the flourishing state of your College, and shall always be glad to hear from you. And I doubt not any success and prosperity I meet with, will rejoice your heart - We have erected a house for public worship at Oneida - dimension 36 by 28 feet - 18 feet post - My people have improved much in husbandry and architecture - they will erect and finish 7 or 8 framed dwelling houses this season. They generally advance in doctrinal knowledge some few in practical godliness. - Their public affairs at the westward are yet in a very unsettled fluctuating state - if the united nations don't fall out among themselves, I hope things may have a happy issue - Divine Providence hath unexpectedly and mercifully provided for my growing family. My dear wife has received a generous donation of 50 sterling - from Scotland - to laid out in lands for her and her children, among the English - and agreeable to her desire, have made a little purchase here in Stockbridge - which is the nearest English settlement to Hudson River. Worthy Mr. Thornton hath likewise sent me 70 sterling via New York - which has enabled me to make some provision for my family - that they may have where to lay the head - if I should be called to leave them. - I hope that our Heavenly Father hath known that I need these things - and that he will give me an heart to improve them to his glory - I consider them as laying me under special obligations to faithfulness and perseverance in the business of my mission - Am sorry I can't be more particular about Indian affairs - Mrs. Kirkland's circumstances won't admit of her going into the Indian country this season - Can you devise no plan for a coalition betwixt you and the Boston Board - the London Board, Scots Society, and Corporation of Harvard College - all lately united to promote the good Cause In utmost haste - conclude with dutiful regards to you and Madam - and salutations to your family - from, Reverend Sir, Your obliged and humble Servant S. Kirkland To the Reverend Eleazer Wheelock D.D. To Reveren Wheelock 1773 [From a rough draft in Kirkland's hand]
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Discusses Wheelock's Narrative: some things concerning Kirkland are "without sufficient foundation". Unfortunate that the conflict continues. Jerusha has received donations from Scotland, they have purchased land in Stockbridge.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-044a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to G.W. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1789-08-14
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Discusses the family's finances and the necessity of frugality.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-117b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to G.W. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1790-07-13
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Will make every effort to keep G.W. well supported at school, but urges him to observe economy. To set out for Oneida on July 22.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-126c
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to George W. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1795-08-21
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland needs boxes of glass and paints to finish his house: he requests that George pack them in a wagon for Schenectady. The Russel farm, of 300 acres plus the improvements, would bring Samuel Kirkland 3000 dollars.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-182a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Harvard College
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1788-04-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Kirkland's account with Harvard College. 1786-1788
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-106a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Henry Knox
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Date: 1792-03-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Bethlehem
Abstract: Met up with Sedan and Proctor. Discusses accommodations for the Indians, suggests a military parade upon the chiefs' arrival.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-146b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Henry Knox
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Date: 1791-12-28
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 142e Letter from Samuel Kirkland to Henry Knox , Secretary of War 1785-1794 Stockbridge 28th December 1791. Sir, I had the honor of addressing you, by a short letter from New York in which I expressed my intentions of proceeding to the place of destination with the utmost dispatch. No conveyance offered directly to Albany sooner than the Monday Stage. Therefore I concluded to go by White Plains where I had left my own horse on my way down. I reached this place a little before eleven o&a
Show moreKirkland 142e Letter from Samuel Kirkland to Henry Knox , Secretary of War 1785-1794 Stockbridge 28th December 1791. Sir, I had the honor of addressing you, by a short letter from New York in which I expressed my intentions of proceeding to the place of destination with the utmost dispatch. No conveyance offered directly to Albany sooner than the Monday Stage. Therefore I concluded to go by White Plains where I had left my own horse on my way down. I reached this place a little before eleven o'clock last evening after riding nearly the whole of Monday night, but tired my horse about sixteen miles back. At Great Barrington, I heard that Captain Engersoll a gentleman of some information and veracity had just returned from a tour to the westward as far as Niagara and the Buffalo, and was desirous to call upon him and know what intelligence he had brought from that quarter. He gives me the following account - "That he was at Niagara when the news arrived of the defeat of our Army in the vicinity of the Miamis. That they received this information at that garrison by letter from Detroit within ten days after the unfortunate action. - Agreeably to the accounts given in by the Indians, they had killed and taken 1200 of the Americans and their own life was only 56. That Captain Brant had been for sometime dangerously sick at Grand River and for some weeks his life had been despaired of - but previous to Mr. Engersoll's departure which was the last of November there was hopes of his recovery. He also told me, that Colonel Gordon , the Commandant of Niagara, appeared to be much affected with the severe loss our Army had sustained and that Brant had endeavoured to dissuade the Indians from prosecuting the war, before they left the vicinity of Niagara. That the western Confederacy to Join them and send forward some of their young men to take an active part. ? [Written on side of paper] To General Knox Stockbridge 28th December 1791
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: News from the west: the Army was defeated at Miami. Brant has been dangerously ill.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-142e
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to J. T. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Date: 1792-04-05
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Philadelphia (Pa.), Philadelphia County (Pa.), Pennsylvania
Abstract: Is healthy. Hopes to return by early May.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-147b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to J. T. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Date: 1792-04-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Philadelphia (Pa.), Philadelphia County (Pa.), Pennsylvania
Abstract: Dislikes city life. "God made the world-- man made cities." Since Great Peter's death, Farmer's Brother's son and Big Tree have died. These have served to delay the delegation in Philadelphia. Hopes to leave soon.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-147f
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to J.T. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Date: 1791-11-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Family concerns. Jerusha to begin instruction under Mrs. Gillett.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-141e
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to J.T. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Date: 1791-11-17
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Spent Thanksgiving with the Wests. News of Stockbridge and friends.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-141f
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to J.T. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Date: 1791-11-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: The Taylors to winter at Oneida. Asks J.T. to visit Oneida.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-141d
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to J.T. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Date: 1785-01-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Gives fatherly advice concerning education and the commandments.
Note: Description: Second page is lost
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-091a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to James Bowdoin
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Bowdoin, James, 1752-1811
Date: 1784-02-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 84a Samuel Kirkland to James Bowdoin Stockbridge 18th February 1784 Sir, For more than eight years previous to the late war, I had served as Missionary to the Indians of the six confederate Nations of North America. A part of that time, I had the honour to be under your immediate patronage - and received a generous salary from the Society of Scotland, the annual allowance of œ100 sterling - with the addition of œ30 sterling in consideration of my acting in the character of Interpreter.
Show moreKirkland 84a Samuel Kirkland to James Bowdoin Stockbridge 18th February 1784 Sir, For more than eight years previous to the late war, I had served as Missionary to the Indians of the six confederate Nations of North America. A part of that time, I had the honour to be under your immediate patronage - and received a generous salary from the Society of Scotland, the annual allowance of œ100 sterling - with the addition of œ30 sterling in consideration of my acting in the character of Interpreter. And what was more to me, I had the pleasure from time to time, to hear that the manner in which I was enabled to discharge the duties of my mission and the trust reposed in me, met the approbation of the Society, and was attended with some happy fruits. - My future usefulness in the gospel ministry, especially among the poor Indians - and the duty I owe to a numerous and dependant family urge me to make a brief, but just representation of my conduct, as a missionary during the late war - with my present circumstances and views - and to solicit your attention to the same. Soon after the commencement of the war, all intercourse and communication with the Society was cut off, and the usual means of my support consequently failed. - I was advised nevertheless, by your honorable and Reverend Board, to prosecute the business of my mission to the utmost of my ability, as the Indians were at that time very attentive to religious instructions, and anxious for my continuance with them, - fully persuaded that in due time I should be rewarded, - and were also of opinion, that the war was of such nature as would not affect them. In case of urgent necessity, I was advised by several members of your Board, to apply to Congress for some temporary relief. I accordingly applied to that Body in November 1775 - They advanced be œ65 sterling ( for the ensuing year) one moiety of my annual support. And if my exigences should require engaged, the other moiety - which has been since received but in a depreciated currency - not exceeding 25 sterling in real value. Some small consideration has been made to me at several times by Congress, for extra services of several kinds. In October 1779 upon application being made to Congress, by several Gentlemen, in my behalf, had an appointment of Chaplaincy to the Garrison of Fort Schuyler, and adjacent Posts, in the vicinity of the Indian Country. - In consequence of which appointment, I have received, (and that under some disadvantages) only six months pay, which has not been equal to my extreme expenses - with some losses sustained during that time. Therefore I do not conceive it ought in equity to be credited to the Society. In September 17th 1774 - received from Your Honorable Board my salary in full, for all past services - since which have received no support from your Board - 'till November 1781 - and February 1783 - when I received on account of my salary to the amount of œ140 - 17 - 10 sterling - which was a seasonable relief to my then suffering family. I have perused the business and duties of my mission on every favorable opportunity - though not without many interruptions yet with great fatigue, hazard and expense. In the year 1780, the Oneidas and others our friends removed from their Country to the vicinity of Albany - some to the vicinity of Stockbridge. During this period I have not been statedly with them - but frequently visited them - preached among them, and performed other clerical duties. My not statedly residing among them has been partly owing to their unsettled tumultuous and broken state, to which that people are peculiarly exposed in a time of war. I have considered myself as the Servant of the Society - and never yet conceived it to be my duty to resign my Mission and accept the invitations I have had from various Congregations to settle in the work of the ministry - and the pressing importunity of many judicious friends - Nor would the Indians consent to any proposals of relinquishing my ministerial relations to them, notwithstanding the disadvantages I have laboured under for these several years to serve their best good. Moreover, in my thus adhering to the Indian Mission, I have conformed to the advice of the Honorable and Reverend Board. From my long acquaintance with Indians, and attachment to their interest, my house has become their common resort, for advice, and relief, in their various distresses: - sometimes in considerable numbers; the feelings of humanity, and the interest of religion seemed to require they should be treated with kindness and hospitality. From this quarter my expenses, for many years, have been very considerably and unavoidably increased: much more than any time preceding the late war. I have preached occasionally to vacant Congregations among the white people for several years, when I have not immediately attended to the Indians. Sometimes travelled a considerable distance, where my ministerial services were wanted for a few Sabbaths, but could never engage any time, from my connection with the Indians. My occasional preaching has been very little advantage on the whole, to my family - sometimes quite the reverse. One third of the value of my little property which I possessed in 1775 - I have been obliged to sell, to support myself and family. Am still indebted to the amount of one hundred and fifty pounds sterling - for which I pay such premiums as will make the lenders patient. By the burning and devastation of the Oneida town, and adjacent Villages, I lost my house with the appurtenances - considerable furniture etc etc - a valuable horse - to the amount of œ150 sterling - Duty to myself and dependant family require that I should now be determined, if I am in future to retain, or dissolve my connexion as missionary to the Indians. Nevertheless, I have bound myself by promise, upon their affectionate and pressing request to me last spring - and renewed last autumn, that I would serve them as their minister, for one, if not for two years. For my own part, I must say, I am desirous of continuing and prosecuting my mission, if sufficient encouragement shall be given - for in the apprehension of the Indians, the prospects for spreading the knowledge of the gospel, in those dark regions, were never more encouraging, than now open to their view. A letter I lately received from the Oneidas, with their address to your honorable Board, I here enclose - which will speak for itself, though in the Indian dialect. I have the strongest confidence in the candour and justice of the Society, that they will render to me my just dues - even provided their reputation among the Indians on this continent should have no influence. I have abundant reason to acknowledge the kindness of Providence in providing for myself and family, under the many difficulties difficulties and hazards to which I have been subjected for a considerable time. And with the most lively gratitude would I acknowledge the former generosity of the Society of Scotland, which has administered to my relief in many distressing scenes. And while I reflect upon their Benevolence, and their ardent wishes for the spread of the gospel among the poor benighted heathen, I am constrained to hope, though with diffidence, that I shall once more become the happy object of their attention, and be enabled, at least for one or two years, to make a farther trial of recommending the blessed gospel to the poor Indians, who are perishing for lack of vision. I have now, Sir, given you a general but brief representation of my deportment as a missionary, for these several years past, with my present circumstances and view. I leave the matter wholly to the Honorable and Reverend Board to do justice betwixt me and the society. And have the honour to subscribe myself, with great truth and esteem, Sir, Your most obedient and obliged humble Servant Samuel Kirkland Honorable James Bowdoin Esquire President of the Board of Commissioners of the Society of Scotland for propagating the Christian Faith, Boston My letter to the Board of Commissioners [From a draft in Kirkland's hand.]
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Discusses wartime activities and debts incurred, these the result of the Oneida house being burned etc. Asks the SSPCK to pay for Samuel Kirkland's labors during the Revolution.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-084a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to James Bowdoin
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Bowdoin, James, 1752-1811
Date: 1785-01-14
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Made 3 visits to Indian Country over the past year. Hopes to receive the SSPCK payment: "my creditors press hard upon me."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-091b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to James Gates
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Gates, James
Date: 1784-11-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Asks to be reimbursed to for money given to Benjamin Pierson.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-089b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1792-05-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Wants to settle her accounts and visit the family in Clinton as soon as possible
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-148g
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1792-09-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Sorry that Jerusha is not accompanying him to Oneida. Hopes that her studies progress well.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-152d
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1772-10-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Landlord Fitch's
Abstract: Have had a safe journey so far. Hopes that the family's stay at West's will be alright. Hopes to visit in January.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-034c
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1772-09-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Norfolk (Conn.), Litchfield County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: On his way to visit family. Horse went lame in Stockbridge. Will visit New Haven and be in Windham by "the latter end of next week."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-033a
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