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Title: Captain Chapin to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Chapin, Captain
Date: 1800-04-04
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Chapin met the Indians who recently travelled to Grand River. He thanks Samuel Kirkland for his letter, and he discusses the situation of the Oneidas. He is happy to hear that religion is still prominent among the Oneidas.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-210a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Israel Chapin to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Chapin, Israel, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-08-30
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 151f Israel Chapin to Samuel Kirkland Canandaigua August 30th 1792. Sir The requests contained in your favor of the 13th instant shall as far as in my power be complied with by the 25th of September at which time I intend being at the Oneida casualties excepted. You would long before this have been furnished with a copy of the measures adopted by Congress for introducing Agriculture etc. among the Five Nations, had not business of a more general nature engrossed by time and Attention. I
Show moreKirkland 151f Israel Chapin to Samuel Kirkland Canandaigua August 30th 1792. Sir The requests contained in your favor of the 13th instant shall as far as in my power be complied with by the 25th of September at which time I intend being at the Oneida casualties excepted. You would long before this have been furnished with a copy of the measures adopted by Congress for introducing Agriculture etc. among the Five Nations, had not business of a more general nature engrossed by time and Attention. I wish much for the peace and happiness of the Indians, and shall be happy if by any conversation with you that I may enabled to diffuse a general happiness through the whole Five Nations. The Indians in this quarter appear perfectly Friendly and I think we have every prospect of a continuance of that Friendly disposition. I am dear Sir your most Humble Servant Israel Chapin Reverend Samuel Kirkland General Chapin's Letter August 30, 1792
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Will deliver a copy of the Treaty of Philadelphia to Oneida in September.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-151f
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Israel Chapin to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Chapin, Israel
Date: 1792-03-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Smallpox still among the Genesee Indians. Forwarded the letters to Brant. Hendrick to join the delegation in Philadelphia.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-146c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: John Fisk to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Fisk, John, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-10-09
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 172a John Fisk to Samuel Kirkland Canadarque October 9th 1794 Reverend Sir. Yesterday I experienced that pleasure which was unexpected and such as I never before felt. Colonel Williams , an Indian brother to Captain Isaac, who lately died, came in from the River with five others desiring me to baptize their children. Colonel Williams informed me, by an interpreter, that they were all members of the church which is established at Oneida. He further mentioned that the parents of one child
Show moreKirkland 172a John Fisk to Samuel Kirkland Canadarque October 9th 1794 Reverend Sir. Yesterday I experienced that pleasure which was unexpected and such as I never before felt. Colonel Williams , an Indian brother to Captain Isaac, who lately died, came in from the River with five others desiring me to baptize their children. Colonel Williams informed me, by an interpreter, that they were all members of the church which is established at Oneida. He further mentioned that the parents of one child were not married, only according to the Indian method, which he supposed would be an objection in the minds of some Ministers, and therefore he esteemed it his duty to mention the circumstance. It was mentioned by General Chapin that Mr. Kirkland was expected here at the treaty, and perhaps it might be well to omit baptizing the children until that time. Williams replied that it was a matter of importance, and ought to be done as early as possible, for although his child lived to-day, it might be dead to-morrow. I endeavored to remove this objection by telling him that when circumstances were such that it could not be done with safety, it could not be imputed to him or his child as a fault, although its baptism were delayed for all necessary information. He consented that it might not be done rashly, and if I thought proper, they would delay the matter until the treaty, at which time they would return for the same purpose. This is the first time that I have attempted to write since I have been visited with a severe fever, and I cannot make a full statement of their "talk" and I fear my writing will be barely legible. But on the whole I admired the sentiments and Christian conduct of Colonel Williams . And now, Sir, if you propose to be at this treaty, you will do what will be proper. If not, I beg you would inform me by letter what you think is most expedient. Whether you consider them as members of your church at Oneida, and their children proper subject for baptism. and whether you consider the marriage of the couple mentioned above such as will entitle their child to baptism. I presume, Sir, that you will consider this matter of importance and therefore I need make no apology for the trouble of this, but subscribe myself, in great respect to yourself and your Family, Your very humble Servant, John Fisk Mr John Fisks - October 5, 1794
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Fisk, apparently a minister, was requested to baptize Indian children by Colonel William, an Indian. He asks whether the Indians are indeed members of the church at Oneida, and whether the Indian marriage ceremony can be considered valid.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-172a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Henry Knox
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Date: 1792-01-19
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Held a council with the Indians here, in Kanadaigua. Relates details of the proceedings.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-144i
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to the Inhabitants of Kanadaigua
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-01-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Proclamation requesting that no liquor be sold during Samuel Kirkland's council with the Indians in that town.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-144h
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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