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Title: John Sargeant to Peter Thacher (extracts)
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1794-03-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Of three Oneida boys at the Indian Academy during the winter, only one is left. The Oneidas assume that Samuel Kirkland has left them. They therefore desire Mr. Crosby be sent in his place. Sargeant has not yet verified this information with Samuel Kirkland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-166a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1793-01-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Calkin's presentation to be discussed at the next meeting of the LBCB. Believes that the delay of Samuel Kirkland's journals will hurt his standing in Scotland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-156b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1796-09-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thacher sends Samuel Kirkland a copy of the proceedings of the Board of Commissioners for the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, held in Boston on August 25, 1796. The committee that visited the Oneida Indians to investigate complaints of the Indians against Kirkland resolved that the complaints were unsubstantiated and Kirkland's written defense was appreciated in clearing up the matter.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-191a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-04-20
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: Wants proposed expenses of the Plan of Indian Education and a large map of the Oneida Country.
Note: Description: Encludes a letter from Kemp.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-147e
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-04-11
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: Thacher received letter 166b (Samuel Kirkland to Thacher) a few days after letter 164d (complaint of Oneida Sachems). The Board has not yet met, but Samuel Kirkland will be sent a copy of the complaint and consulted before the board makes any decision.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-167a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-05-16
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: The Commissioners, having met yesterday, appointed Eliot and Frisbee to make enquiry into the complaint of the Oneida Indians and into the general state of the missions and schools. Thacher thinks this investigation will be favorable to Samuel Kirkland. He has not yet received a letter from Scotland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-168b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-02-04
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Text: 133b Letter to Samuel Kirkland from Peter Thacher , Secretary. Boston February 4 1791 Reverend Sir I yesterday laid your letter before the board of commissioners, who unanimously voted to allow you forty five pounds sterling, which I hope will acceptable to you. They have also directed me to desire you to furnish them with copies of your journals, since you have been employed by them; and in future to lodge one copy of your journal with them, as well as one to be sent to Scotland. Our wanting fr
Show more133b Letter to Samuel Kirkland from Peter Thacher , Secretary. Boston February 4 1791 Reverend Sir I yesterday laid your letter before the board of commissioners, who unanimously voted to allow you forty five pounds sterling, which I hope will acceptable to you. They have also directed me to desire you to furnish them with copies of your journals, since you have been employed by them; and in future to lodge one copy of your journal with them, as well as one to be sent to Scotland. Our wanting frequently to recur to past transactions (as in your case yesterday) is the reason of our wishing you to comply with this request. I am, Reverend Sir Your Sincere Friend and Servant Peter Thacher , Secretary Reverend Mr. Kirkland
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Presented Samuel Kirkland's letter to the London Board of Correspondents in Boston. They approved his requests. Ask that a special copy of Kirkland's journals be made for them, as well as for the SSPCK.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-133b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-09-06
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: Thacher has still not heard from Samuel Kirkland -- why? He has requested that Mr. Calkin reopen the Indian school in Oneida: if the Indians do not provide suitable facilities, the school will be moved somewhere else.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-171a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-06-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Having heard from Samuel Kirkland's son that Samuel Kirkland would be coming to Boston, the commissioners decided to suspend investigation of the complaint. They have not seen Kirkland -- would he please either write or come to Boston?
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-169a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-11-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Asks Samuel Kirkland to submit an account of the extraordinary expenses incurred during the famine.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-130b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-07-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Discusses payment of Calkin.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-150h
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-10-08
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: The SSPCK has decided to support 2 new Indian schools: "at a distance from any English settlements."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-129b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1792-05-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thanks the SSPCK and the LBCB for 55 pounds given to him to relieve his "embarrassments". Discusses his late mission to the Five Nations and the subsequent trip to Philadelphia.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-148h
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1795-02-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 176a Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher Boston, February 9th 1795. Reverend Sir, Soon after the Plan proposed for the education of a number of Indian youth of the five Nations, in the vicinity of Oneida, was communicated to your Board and the Society of Scotland, they were pleased to express their approbation of the measure. And some encouragements were given, both by the Society and their Board of Correspondence, towards the support of six Indian youth for the term of seven years, that o
Show moreKirkland 176a Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher Boston, February 9th 1795. Reverend Sir, Soon after the Plan proposed for the education of a number of Indian youth of the five Nations, in the vicinity of Oneida, was communicated to your Board and the Society of Scotland, they were pleased to express their approbation of the measure. And some encouragements were given, both by the Society and their Board of Correspondence, towards the support of six Indian youth for the term of seven years, that one effort more might be made, in a different method than any which had been heretofore attempted, for promoting the civilization and happiness of some of the native Indians. The Trustees of the Academy lately incorporated in the vicinity of Oneida addressed your Board on the subject the year past; but not being accompanied with a copy of their Charter, your Board could not proceed at that time to adopt any decisive measures, a certified copy of their Charter being the condition on which your resolves were passed. The Trustees of Hamilton Oneida Academy have now transmitted by me an attested Copy of their Charter which I herewith deliver. You will please, Sir, to communicate the same to the Honourable Board. With sentiments of highest Respect and Esteem, Reverend Sir, Your obedient humble Servant S. Kirkland Reverend Dr. Thacher Secretary etc. Endorsed by Kirkland : Copy of my letter to Dr. Thacher , Boston, February 1795. To Dr. Thacher February 9, 1795
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: On a previous occasion, the Board was unable to make any decisions on the Hamilton Oneida Academy, since a certified copy of the charter had not been presented. Kirkland now sends a copy of the charter along with this letter.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-176a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1791-01-14
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 5 image files
Text: Kirkland 132b Letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher . Stockbridge January 14, 1791. Reverend and Dear Sir, I have now to acknowledge your favors of the 8th and 30th of October last. They were sometime detained in Stockbridge, as my family were in expectation of my coming down from Oneida sooner than it was convenient for me to leave the Indian country, that I did not receive them till about four weeks ago. Their contents shall be duly attended to, so soon as my situation will admit
Show moreKirkland 132b Letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher . Stockbridge January 14, 1791. Reverend and Dear Sir, I have now to acknowledge your favors of the 8th and 30th of October last. They were sometime detained in Stockbridge, as my family were in expectation of my coming down from Oneida sooner than it was convenient for me to leave the Indian country, that I did not receive them till about four weeks ago. Their contents shall be duly attended to, so soon as my situation will admit. Permit me, Sir, to acquaint you, that I am just now returned from a tour to Philadelphia, where I was unexpectedly desired to meet a number of the Seneca Chiefs, who were at Philadelphia on business of importance with Congress; and partly on account of the disturbed and hostile situation of the Indians in the vicinity of the Miamis. I expect to set out early tomorrow morning for Oneida. -- You inform me that the Society in Scotland have determined to erect to schools in the Indian country. I congratulate the Honorable Board on this additional fruit of their extensively benevolent institution, which embraces objects of charity and the cause of religion and humanity, at so great a distance as the wilds of America. It will gladden the hearts of many of the poor Indians. May their pious care and liberal benefactions be productive of the most desirable effects, and they hereafter meet a divine reward. I am apprehensive, however, you will meet with some difficulty in finding persons, who are qualified for the business of teaching them and will cheerfully undertake it. I can as yet get sight of no one, who has the necessary and desirable qualifications for the difficult and self-denying employment, and is willing to make the absolutely unavoidable sacrifices. And should no one be procured by the ensuing summer, the expectations of the Senecas would be greatly disappointed, and the cause thereby injured, which you will readily conceive from the representation I gave of the state and disposition of that nation in my last year's journal--since which I have had many long conversations with some of that nation upon that subject.-- I shall write the Honorable Board more particularly and largely upon this head, when I have had an interview with Mr. Sergeant , with whom they desire me to consult on the subject of their letter. In the meantime it might be well to know of Mr. Crosby (whom I mentioned in my journal) if his usual state of health and bodily firmness be equal to the business, and if he would engage for life. his integrity and piety are undoubted. He would be very useful to the Indian Settlements on the West side of the Genesee River; river; which consist of seven small villages and contain in the whole about one thousand and eighty souls. In your favor of the 6. November I have the grateful information that the Society have authorized the Commissioners to make me a consideration for my uncommon expenditures among the Indians, during the famine in the year eighty nine: and you request me to exhibit to the Board an account of those extra expenditures, so that they may compensate me and if the account be reasonable, they will without doubt allow it". I am sorry it is not now in my power to produce a particular and minute account of those expenditures--as it might probably contribute to the more general satisfaction of the Honorable Board in their result upon the subject. Some of the memorandums I had taken were not reserved after I had made the estimation referred to and mentioned in my Journal, which was to the amount of one hundred and sixty dollars. At that time I was furnished with the means of making a pretty accurate statement of those extra and uncommon expenditures. All I can now say further upon the subject is that I then endeavoured to make a just but moderate account of those expenses, and what at that time would have made me good, or been considered as a bare reimbursement. And were the disadvantages I was subjected to in consequence of it, and the injury I sustained in my own interest to be considered, the sum I then stated would now be quite inadequate. But I do not wish, it would be most unreasonable in me to expect, that the Society should make up all the losses I am liable to meet with in the course of my mission. The famine, which so generally prevailed among all the Indians at that time was uncommon and distressing. No pecuniary consideration could induce me to be even a spectator of another such scene. I pray God, I may never be subjected to it. - I shall refer this compensation to the discretion and justice of the Commissioners and contentedly abide their judgement. I would not wish to have it in better hands unless of those who were experimentally taught. And every principle of benevolence would forbid the feeblest wish that any of that Honorable body might pass through the scenes, which fell to my lot among the Indians the year before last. I will add one word more; if it were a real charge or demand upon the principles of equity, I believe I could not with any justice to myself set it lower than I did. - I have distributed for the relief of the distressed, and in some instances for the encouragement encouragement of husbandry among them the year past about one half that sum. And I did it voluntarily and cheerfully, and without any expectation of an after consideration. I received a compensation from some gentlemen in the State of New York for some extra services rendered there not immediately connected with the duties of my mission nor interfering with them, which furnished me with the means of affording them this comfort and help. I trust a mere existence on personal subsistence is not my object in living among the Indians. I must see their good and happiness promoted, or my enjoyments are diminished and my happiness interrupted. Whenever I have received a charity myself or any consideration for any extra service, I have always considered myself as under peculiar obligations to do as much the more for the Indians; and the poor/emphatically they have always among them. I am confident however the Commissioners will consider my situation with that candour, tenderness and wisdom, with which their treatment of me has been distinguished. - The charge of a motherless family lies heavy upon me; and my long connection with the Indians and situation in their country exposes me to more expense than a stranger would be. There are six small villages in the neighborhood of Oneida ( all of which I visit and occasionally preach to) and there is not a one, which will not apply to me in cases of difficulty and distress - they have been more or less always accustomed to it. I have borne and must still continue to bear the burden and heat of the day. - I have been enabled through a kind providence to complete the Collegiate education of one Son and the other is now in his third year at College. My orphan family, while they reside at Stockbridge ( and without a head must necessarily be very chargeable. I have been with them but little more than two months for more than 2 years. These things I mention not by way of complaint, but as reasons for my being embarrassed. Whatever be, the reason, whether I have conducted unwisely or wickedly; I am, by some individuals grossly it may enviously and wickedly misrepresented, as to property circumstances and views. My outgoings have been so great, with the disadvantages under which I am obliged to support my family (altogether by hire and at the distance of 150 miles from my place of general residence, that I have sunk in my interest within two years more than 150 pounds including those extra expenditures among the Indians during the famine. I am sensible that my situation in the wilderness and influence with the Indians renders me an object of jealousy; but surely no person, who has but a small knowledge of what I suffered and have undergone for 26 years in the Indian country (unless of a very selfish and contracted mind) will grudge me or my children the small tract of wild land uncultivated which the Indians and the State of New York presented to both them and myself. If I may but have wisdom and grace to be faithful and be enabled to discharge the trust committed to me, so as to gratify my benevolent employers and meet the approbation of my God and Savior, all shall work together for good. - If any person, I am under great obligation to be thankful and humble, in regard to the extending of religious knowledge among the Indians. I am of late much encouraged from the disposition some individuals express, particularly of the Senecas, and they are very influential characters in that nations. - I am exceedingly sorry that I have not found leisure to transcribe my journal in order to forward by this opportunity, I pray the Honorable Board to have patience with me till the next month if I have been apparently negligent in this instance. As I am obliged to return to Oneida and my want of money is pressing, I have directed by Son Thornton to be the bearer of this to you; by him you will be so kind as to send me the consideration for the above mentioned extra expenditures. I should be very happy in paying my respects to the board in person and am very desirous of an interview with them; but I apprehend it will not be consistent with my situation and the state of things among the Indians, at least sooner than next May or June. My journey to Philadelphia at this time has very much deranged my plan of business for this winter particularly that of translating and composing some Psalms etc. into the Indian language, which are exceedingly wanted, likewise the making further preparations for the moving my family into the vicinity of Oneida, which must now be deferred till the ensuing summer or autumn. I have concluded by leave of Providence to move my motherless children into the wilderness where I may be able to pay some attention to them, which prosecuting the business of my mission. It is exceedingly difficult in their present situation to discharge the duty I owe them and pursue the great objects of my mission with that application, which is desirable and necessary. They must either remove to me or I come to them and leave the Indians, and the situation of the Indians is such and their expectations from me, that I had rather sink half my interest than relinquish my mission at present. My friends are divided in their opinions respecting the propriety and expediency of moving my family. May I have that wisdom, which is profitable to direct and be enabled so to commit my ways to the Lord that he may direct my steps. With sentiments of high esteem and sincere affection, I am, Reverend and Dear Sir Your obedient humble Servant Samuel Kirkland P.S. Upon reading over my letter I find that soon after I began I insensibly slid into a freedom of expression more consonant to the ideas of unintentional friend than an official character. The only apology I can make is that the character of the person to whom I was writing, naturally led to that freedom. You will please, Sir, to suppress any personalities in it which you may think unnecessary or unsuitable to communicate to the Board.
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Recently returned from Philadelphia, where several Seneca chiefs met with Congress. Knows of no schoolmaster for the new Indian Schools. Suggests that the LBCB consult with Crosby. Apologizes for laxness in submitting journals. Kirkland family may join Samuel Kirkland in the wilderness.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-132b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1791-06-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 137f Copy of letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher Stockbridge 24th June 1791 Reverend and dear Sir I acknowledge your favor by my son, dated the 15th Instant and thank you for the attention you paid to him, and the ready dispatch you gave to the business, with which he was interested. My Journey to Albany, has proved in a great measure fruitless, as to the object I had so much at heart. Instead of meeting with Captain Brant , the noted Mohawk Chief, agreeably to my expect
Show moreKirkland 137f Copy of letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher Stockbridge 24th June 1791 Reverend and dear Sir I acknowledge your favor by my son, dated the 15th Instant and thank you for the attention you paid to him, and the ready dispatch you gave to the business, with which he was interested. My Journey to Albany, has proved in a great measure fruitless, as to the object I had so much at heart. Instead of meeting with Captain Brant , the noted Mohawk Chief, agreeably to my expectations and repeated encouragements I had the mortification to be informed, that he had gone to the southward, and had set out from Niagara some days before my last letters had arrived there. However he went, professedly, in character of a Counselor, and upon repeated solicitations from the southern Indians - and his friends at Niagara said, his return there, was daily expected. Notwithstanding, common fame, says he went to the southward with hostile intentions - from the many and long conversations we have had upon the subject, I cannot relinquish the idea, of his being friendly to an accommodation, and that He will use his influence to bring about an amicable settlement, betwixt the Americans and those Southern Indians if it can be effected with equitable and honorable terms being granted the Indians. - Captain Hendrick, Chief of the Stockbridge Tribe, with several others of his own Nation, accompanied by Good Peter of the Oneidas have set out, on an Embassy to the Miamis Miamis and other hostile tribes in that vicinity. - Their object, is to effect a cessation of hostilities till such time as both parties can have a fair hearing and the grounds of uneasiness etc be inquired into. - Had they gone two or three months ago I should have entertained sanguine expectations that the cause of humanity would be greatly promoted by the Embassy. I fear the die is cast for the present summer, and desolation will spread through those defenseless parts of our frontiers and many innocent persons, fall helpless victims to savage barbarity. - I am glad to hear you have written to Mr. Crosby , on the subject of a mission to the Genesee. You Observe, in your letter "that had Mr. Sergeant and I agreed on the places where it was proper to fix the schools, there would have been no difficulty in its being done and that more than a year ago you wrote us both, requesting us to agree together and give you information". I recollect no letter from you containing such a request earlier than the one I received in December last dated October and I was then at the distance of a hundred and fifty miles from Mr. Sergeant . However as soon as my situation admitted I immediately answered that letter and gave all the light I could upon the subject, particularly in respect to the Senecas Country - and, if I forget not, mentioned my intention of writing more largely upon the subject with Mr. Sergeant ; more especially in regard to Oneida and its vicinity where he was acquainted. We agreed as to the places, where it would be most advisable to set up the Schools - which were Kanonwarohare or the neighborhood of Oneida for one and for the other in the Senecas Country - although he had no knowledge of their local situation numbers or disposition yet he grounded his judgment upon the facts I had related in my Journals which are in the possession of the Board or Corporation of Harvard College. - We farther agreed, to meet at my house for the purpose of jointly giving the above information to the Board. - but unfortunately when the time proposed drew near he was on a journey and could tarry only a few moments. We then concluded that each of us would write what we had agreed upon together at our last conference, which I directly did and supposed he had done the same. I also mentioned to him, the plan, I had been long digesting for a school to be erected in Indian Country or its vicinity to be more extensively useful and which might promise some general good to the Indians - he also approved of that, could it be effected. I would not willingly neglect to give the Board proper and explicit information; much less would I give them reason to suppose that any alienation of affection between Mr. Sergeant and me might occasion my not doing it exactly after the manner they desired; between Mr. Sergeant and me might occasion my not doing it exactly after the manner they desired; of the case I believe is quite the reverse. - I have a cordial and sincere affection for my Brother Sergeant and do every thing in my power to render his life easy and his mission successful. - I had not any apprehension till now, that there was any difficulty in the minds of the Honorable Board about the places for the Indian Schools for want of further information, but supposed the great difficulty and labouring point that remained was to find suitable persons to teach them. Pardon haste permit me to subscribe myself with every sentiment of Respect and real esteem Reverend Sir, Your obedient and humble Servant S. Kirkland Reverend Mr. Thacher Secretary Board of Commissioners
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Was unable to meet Brant at Albany. Hendrick and Good Peter have set out for the Miamis, although they may be too late. Discusses Indian Schools.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription. [Note 58: Dartmouth College Library (791358)].
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-137f
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1799-11-06
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
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 is copying the remaining entries of his journal, up until his resignation from the Society. He tells Thacher that he has paid for the education of several Indians, asking for 228 dollars as reimbursement.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208i
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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