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Title: Articles of Agreement between Mr. Kirkland and Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1771-10-30
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 22b (Articles of agreement between Kirkland and Wheelock , 1771.) At a Personal Interview of the Reverend Doctor Wheelock with the Reverend Mr. Kirkland , in order in an amicable and Christian manner to Settle Differences and Misunderstandings which have of late Subsisted to the great Dishonor of God, and wounding to the Redeemer's Cause. Hanover 30th October 1771. After Supplicating the Throne of Grace for Success in the Attempt, and a free and deliberate Reviewing and discoursing
Show moreKirkland 22b (Articles of agreement between Kirkland and Wheelock , 1771.) At a Personal Interview of the Reverend Doctor Wheelock with the Reverend Mr. Kirkland , in order in an amicable and Christian manner to Settle Differences and Misunderstandings which have of late Subsisted to the great Dishonor of God, and wounding to the Redeemer's Cause. Hanover 30th October 1771. After Supplicating the Throne of Grace for Success in the Attempt, and a free and deliberate Reviewing and discoursing upon past Occurrences, it soon very evidently appeared that the great Causer of Discord and his Instruments had been very Busy, it was agreed upon to bury many things in silence which had been occasions of widening and continuing the Breech, which was the more easily agreed to as they soon found many misrepresentations made of Facts, and evil surmisings, inspired by evil Instruments, they conceded to the things following, viz. 1. that they never understood one another in many things till this meeting; and During the time of their misunderstanding instruments suitable to inspire jealousies and confirm each other in hard Thoughts and evil surmisings were not wanting, till Satan had gained his point. But they have now both conceived raised hopes that his mischief will finally fall upon his own head, and that order and unity will be the happy consequence of such jangle and confusion. 2. That Mr. Kirkland seems very sensible that his obligations to this Seminary and to the Honorable Trust in England are prior and much greater than to any other men or body of men. He also, when he put himself under the Honorable London Board in Boston, reserved, and they cheerfully granted him the liberty of performing any such agency for Dr. Wheelock , or this School, as should be consistent with the Business of his Mission, and that Honorable Board appeared well pleased with him, and are disposed to be generous toward his support. 3. That Mr. Kirkland continue his correspondence with Dr. Wheelock , and furnish him with such accounts as may be useful to promote the general design. 4. It is acknowledged upon review of past facts that Mr. Kirkland has suffered much in the Business of his Mission and his Expenses augmented for want of necessary supplies, especially in the year 1769 - which also acknowledged not to have been owing to any willful neglect of Dr. Wheelock . 5. That it is farther conceded that upon examining Accounts variety of circumstances and occurrences that Mr. Kirkland has acted with great integrity and a sincere, unfeigned Regard to the Honor and interest of Religion among the Indians in all the extraordinary charges attending his mission, particularly in the years 1769 and 1770-- Though his natural tenderness and openness of heart may have betrayed him into some charities where mature consideration would not have judged so expedient and that he may be too easily overcome by Indian importunity. Nor did the Doctor know till this day but that the whole of Mr. Kirkland's accounts and disbursments to the Indians had been reimbursed to him, for which he has paid interest for above two years. That it appears from Mr. Kirkland's accounts, that he has endeavored faithfully to improve what he has from time to time received through the hands of Dr. Wheelock with the Beneficence of Friends, for the furtherance of the Cause of God among the Indians, for his own immediate support, and in charities to the Indians, where necessity and the Honor of Religion required. that he has not laid up for himself or hired out the value of one shilling, and has nothing which he may properly call his own after seven years service, but his household furniture, horse, etc. 6. Also conceded that Mr. Kirkland has been friendly to this School since the unhappy misunderstanding took place between him and the Doctor, and ready to sacrifice his little all for Christ's Indian Cause; specified and confirmed by the following among other instances of like conduct. When the interest and credit of this School, about 2 years ago and since, were greatly exposed among the Indians, by false reports and unfriendly suggestions from evil minded Persons, of white people, Mr. Kirkland readily offered to stake his life against the sincerity of the Design, and the veracity and integrity of the Doctor and to remove the grand objection the Indians then made against embracing the Gospel, viz. "loosing their lands". - Mr. Kirkland often publicly declaring the true intent of the pious design and the founder of it, with all those he employed as Missionaries solemnly protested in the presence of nigh 200 Indians that he never would either purchase, accept of or any way own one foot of lands on the west side of Hudson's (or Albany) River, during his life which has given the Indians, in general and to some of them surprising, satisfaction and in a great measure removed that almost fatal embarrassment to propagating the Christian Faith among them. Many of the most sober and judicious have since observed to Mr. Kirkland that the Indians never would have conceived the least suspicion of his design nor of his generous and worthy employer had it not been for suggestions of that nature from the white people. And in consequence of this declaration and covenant with the Indians (which he deems sacred and holds inviolable) has refused to accept of several offers made him by gentlemen, in some late purchases of lands in that vicinity. That as the Doctor understands that representations have been made and transmitted home, as though Mr. Kirkland was extravagant in his expense among the Indians (particularly the two last years he was in the Doctor's immediate employ) if the honorable trust in England have received any such accounts the Doctor prays they may be burnt and of which desire he will give them the earliest intelligence. The Doctor never himself accused Mr. Kirkland with extravagance in his expenses, nor ever supposed he spent more than was useful and he (Mr. Kirkland ) thought to be necessary (considering the practice of the Jesuits who used to clothe the widow and fatherless and had large pensions for this same purpose) and if Mr. Kirkland had descried of the Doctor the double of what he did expend, he would have at any time been welcome to it, so long as he appeared engaged in the redeemer's cause, and that the Doctor has been always sorry Mr. Kirkland did not see cause to build a more reputable house and accept other accommodations for his comfort which the Doctor formerly desired him to lay out for. Nor does the Doctor conceive any suggestions of the nature have any justice in them, or that any judicious man will think they have, who only considers his situation, expense of transportation and the occasion he has taken to give to the poor among his people. That the reasons of Mr. Kirkland extraordinary expenses for the three years past, are, his building himself an house, procuring household furniture, moving his family and relieving the distresses of a number of his people. That Doctor Wheelock and Mr. Kirkland have agreed never to receive any reports of one another tending to discord, till they have opportunity by personal interview, or by writing to each other upon the head. If this had been done when they were so very far from suspicion of the evil that has happened, the Devil never would have had the door which he has found to disturb their Peace. That the Doctor has ever been much concerned for Mr. Kirkland's comfort and the success of his Mission, but through a multiplicity and variety of Business, with Mr. Kirkland's great distance etc. has been prevented the doing many things for Mr. Kirkland which lay much upon the Doctor's mind and which he took many endeavors for - particularly, the fixing a pension upon Mr. Kirkland , agreeable to the proposal of the Honorable Trust in England. [(On the back of the last page is the following memorandum in Kirkland's writing: That Mr. Kirkland be paid for those disbursements to the Indians, in the year 1770, viz. a pair of working cattle, plow, chain, etc. which were, in consequence of the Doctor's former advice and direction, given to the Indians in his name. Also œ27 L. M. that Mr. Kirkland have a Bill of Exchange given him on John Thomas Esquire for his arrearages N.B. Either, or neither of the above, as the Reverend Doctor pleases.) The paper is endorsed in Wheelock's hand in the margin of page 1: Articles of Agreement Between Mr. Kirkland and myself. The first sixteen and one-half lines, as far as the asterisk, are in Wheelock's writing; the rest in Kirkland's. Erasures are all as in the manuscript.]
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Attributes the late misunderstanding to the work of Satan. Recognizes that Samuel Kirkland's commitment to the London Board of Correspondents in Boston now more important than his other (earthly) commitments. Kirkland did suffer for supplies under Wheelock's patronage, although this was not because of willful neglect on Wheelock's part. Kirkland has not personally benefitted from any patronage, but has put it all into his mission work and the support of his family. Kirkland has also been supportive of Dartmouth. Wheelock "never himself accused Kirkland with extravagance". Wheelock and Kirkland agree not to believe reports injurious of the other until the injured party can be questioned on the issue.
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Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-022b
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Title: David Fowler to Wheelock
Names: Fowler, David, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1765-06-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Founded scholastic and singing schools. Living is hard/uncivilized. Samuel Kirkland well: teaching children to read. Is well and content. Pupils progressing nicely. Encouraging agriculture. Received letter from Samuel Kirkland: he had a tiring journey.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-001d
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1771-10-28
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hanover (N.H.), Grafton County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland's visit to Dartmouth was very satisfying. Sends greetings.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-022a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Rob Keen
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Keen, Rob
Date: 1767-05-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Received Keen's letter. Discusses personal and school-related money concerns: funding a building for Samuel Kirkland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-002g
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1768-11-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Text: Kirkland 3a Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland 1768 Lebanon, 21 November 1768. My dear Sir. I would send you the money by William if you had assured me it would be safe, but you may expect it by the first safe conveyance, as my steady disposition always has been, and I believe ever will be, so long as you are faithful to the Lord's cause, to supply all your necessities within my power and every way encourage and help you in your work, and establish the best character of you far and wide. W
Show moreKirkland 3a Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland 1768 Lebanon, 21 November 1768. My dear Sir. I would send you the money by William if you had assured me it would be safe, but you may expect it by the first safe conveyance, as my steady disposition always has been, and I believe ever will be, so long as you are faithful to the Lord's cause, to supply all your necessities within my power and every way encourage and help you in your work, and establish the best character of you far and wide. William brought with him a letter from Jacob's sisters, desiring Jacob to return home with William and Hannah - representing their necessity of his coming to take care of them. But as he was sent down to continue till he should be fit to put into Business, and I had retaken him on no other consideration - and they had said nothing to Mr. Avery of his coming, or any necessity of it - and he is desired to come only by his sister, I know not who - and my letting him go on such Grounds and Reasons will be a bad Precedent - and give just cause of Displeasure to all the thinking and judicious part of the Indians, I have finally told him that if you shall write to me advising to his return, or that the Wise men think it best I will send him immediately. Hanna goes off with Honour. She has behaved well and made good proficiency since she came. I believe you will be able to discern that her manners are somewhat polished. Mr. Cleveland was highly pleased with the behaviour of your Indians at the Congress. William tells me that Thomas and his Family design to come as soon as it is good sleighing. I shall be glad to have him come, and if I could be certain of it I would prepare a Room for him beforehand. Joseph Johnson on hearing that I had heard of his ill behaviour in his late Tour and Being conscious of his desert of punishment went off on Friday morning. I have some intimations he designs for sea with Aaron Occam , both of whom I expect will be poor drunken creatures. Oh! my dear sir, how shocking is it that one after another turns out so. It looks indeed as though the whole of them excepting a small remnant were nigh unto cursing. Tell Thomas I long to have him a preacher and to lift up his voice like a trumpet to show them their misery and danger. You sent no word respecting my sending a schoolmaster. Only that too late you see your error in not taking Mr. Dodge with you. Will not Johannes do to keep school this winter? I hope John Matthews will do in the Spring. I think Avery has improved much by his tour. Mr. Rodgers of New York left the following memoranda to be communicated to you. "That the Reverend Mr. Beane , one of the Members of the Presbytery of Relief and Minister in Edinburgh, has sent a bill of exchange to the Reverend Mr. Rodgers (i.e. of New York) of sixty pounds Sterling, a part of which Mr. Rodgers is desired to pay into the Hands of Reverend Mr. Kirkland as an acknowledgement to him for his extraordinary services as a missionary among the Indians. Mr. Rodgers does not recollect the sum precisely mentioned in Mr. Beane's letter to be appropriated to Mr. Kirkland's account, but thinks it is thirty pounds Sterling. but he will strictly follow Mr. Beane's orders, and desires Mr. Kirkland will give him order to whom he shall pay the money and the money shall be paid accordingly when it comes to hand, as Mr. Rodgers expects shortly to receive the money. Mr. Rodgers will expect receipt from the person to whom he will pay the money for the satisfaction of Mr. Beane ." Perhaps you will have opportunity from your country direct to New York. My dear Sir, farewell. Yours affectionately, Eleazer Wheelock . P.S. John Moseley who was apprentice to Doctor Tracy died of an apoplexy yesterday at Norwich. A heavy stroke indeed upon Brother Moseley . The Lord sanctify the same to us all. To the Reverend. Mr. Samuel Kirkland Missionary to the Six Nations Kanawarohara Reverend Doctor Wheelock November 21, 1768
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Lebanon (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Relates news of More's Charity School. Communicates a note from Mr. Rodgers. Samuel Kirkland to be paid by agency in Edinburgh.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-003a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-12-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Dartmouth (N.H.), Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Apologizes for Wheelock's latest suspicions of Samuel Kirkland. "Shocking affair" of "President L-- of Cambridge" is mentioned.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-046a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1772-02-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Coos County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Asks about the possibilities of Matthew and Abraham becoming Tuscarora schoolmasters.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-026e
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1771-09-02
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hanover (N.H.), Grafton County (N.H.), New Hampshire
Abstract: Sending Avery to Oneida with the highest recommendations. Dartmouth news.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-021a
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1766-06-19
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland appointed as a missionary by the Connecticut Board of Correspondents
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-002f
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Title: Eleazer Wheelock to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1773-02-28
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: Sorry to hear from Samuel Kirkland recently. Curious to know why Jerusha is not living at Oneida, hear rumors to the effect that Samuel Kirkland "had not provided stores enough to support her." McClure and Frisbie to tour among the Indians again in the spring. Understands that Kirkland is again writing "injurious" things about Wheelock.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-038g
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Title: Joseph Wooley to Wheelock (copy of)
Names: Wooley, Joseph, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1765-07-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Johnson Hall
Abstract: Living with Mohawks. Misses Smith and Chamberlain have not arrived. Indians ravaged by smallpox. In poor health. David Fowler alive and well. Desires the conversion of the Indians to Christianity. Plans to stay till next spring: wants more assistance. Smith and Chamberlain have not arrived.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-001e
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1770-04-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida Castle (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Hopes to administer the sacrament to the Indians in May. Reports of dissatisfaction to be overlooked: "My enemies increase with my friends." The gentleman who might be circulating these reports was very poorly behaved upon his trip to Oneida. Returning some bills of exchange. Kanonwarohare.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-008b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1770-02-02
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 16 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Fort Stanwix (Rome, N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Give account of Oneida, Jerusha's acceptance and the Indians' enthusiasm. Discusses particulars of Wheelock/Kirkland conflict. Mentions issue of his salary.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-006a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1771-11-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Arrived home safely. Informed Closs and Butler of his plans to educate the "Youth of any denomination" on his return trip. Avery "appears to be engaged at heart for the cause of God."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-023a
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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 Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1772-06-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 30b Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock Kanonwarohare 18 June 1772 To the Reverend Doctor Wheelock Sir I received yours - January 28 and February 26 - the former of which came to hand May last - I think you for the expression of respect and good will you bear to me and your niece - as to intelligence of Indian affairs - Mr. Avery will give you, as he was just here for that purpose - I am not a little surprised and no less grieved - that our articles of agreement last fall prove so ineff
Show moreKirkland 30b Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock Kanonwarohare 18 June 1772 To the Reverend Doctor Wheelock Sir I received yours - January 28 and February 26 - the former of which came to hand May last - I think you for the expression of respect and good will you bear to me and your niece - as to intelligence of Indian affairs - Mr. Avery will give you, as he was just here for that purpose - I am not a little surprised and no less grieved - that our articles of agreement last fall prove so ineffectual towards healing the unhappy differences between us - as your letters now specify - You write "I have sent etc - Promise - to the best of my remembrance you never once mentioned a word of writing to the Honorable Trust - any word respecting the affair, the articles were to speak for yourself - You mentioned of your writing to Dr. Whitaker respecting one of the articles as not being sufficiently explicit - to which I replied, "if the Doctor writes I shall write too - after this I asked for another considering - and you replied, "I can do no more, I shall be blamed for making so many concessions as I have, when my Son and Mr. Woodward return - however promise was not at out of question for you promised me that Dr. Woodward etc. - Several draughts etc. - If your own Character had not been at stake, I rather think you would have saved yourself the trouble even one draught instead of many - especially when there has been so many attempts for several years past (and particularly by these instructions you in the Articles that were suited to inspire Jealousy) to traduce my Character - Even Dr. Whitaker has said, he was obliged to call in all the helps he could possibly get to support the Dear Chair - and he called in the helps not only of conjectures and surmises, but falsehoods - "But I could clear you of blame etc. - I suppose in the affair of not fixing my salary for near two years, and not drawing the from the honorable Trust for the space of 10 months - when I paid interest for money all that time - a true and faith interpreting of that to be that "I could not clear myself of blame in that affair, without casting the blame on you - I am really surprised that you should mention any Bill or Bills being left in the hands of your Agents to be filled up for your relief" - and I am no less sorry I did not take in writing what Reverend Matthew would have given me when at Dartmouth last fall, if I had desired - in reference to these Bills - he said, those blank Bills that were in his hands, were designed for the Doctor's immediate use - and that the Doctor had sent down for more money than he (Reverend Matthew ) could possibility procure anywhere there - he had no orders about my support nor had he heard any word said respecting me, or my affairs in the wilderness - for above 6 months - save this line in one of the Doctor's letters to Mr. Woodward - you must not let Mr. Kirkland suffer - But then let you return with out remittance I will venture to give you one of these Bills - but can't vend it here - in Connecticut - you must take the sale of it upon yourself - "I have said" I can't believe etc. I never considered the Boston Board as Enemies to the Cause of Christianizing the pagans especially when they had been so long engaged in the work - nor have I ever found their opinion of some particular branches of your plan to be different from many others, who are ranked among your peculiar friends. "As to my unadvised and precipitant conduct in putting myself under the care of the Boston Board - I should think two years would afford sufficient considering - especially when I had conversed so often and so loyally with you upon that head during that term of time - As to my ingratitude in that affair let the Board or Honorable Trust determine - if there be proper information on both sides - as it was once said by a venerable Judge, "law doth not condemn a man unheard" - If I "pushed on" was influenced at all in the affair by slanders, falsehoods etc. I know of none, but the reproaches what with I was loaded by your evil instructions before mentioned in the Articles suited to inspire jealousy. - I have never as yet had occasion to repent my entering under the patronage of the Boston Board - I judged it then to be my duty (all things considered) and most expedient for the good of the cause - the whole of which affair I cheerfully refer to the decision of judges in reg - and instead of the hand of , I join with you that the hand of God was in it - (though in many respects mysterious) "and the course he has taken to hide Pride from man." time was when I esteemed and adored you as an Angel, second to none but Gabriel - and should be equal it as a pleasure to have sacrificed my life and all for yours - which many instances of conduct have sufficiently proven. - The unhappy misunderstanding and difference that took place and some time subsisted between us, which a variety of circumstances which attended it do loudly preach that man is imperfect not only prove but too sadly illustrate the soul humbly D--that man is not only a change but a depraved creature - and ever afford matter for deepest abasement and humility before God - and cursed is man that puts his trust etc. By these animadversion upon the affecting subject, I have no immediate reference to any particular person - but a general reflection upon human nature - the imperfect and change of man - as one observes, now a friend and then a foe - today a Saint tomorrow a Devil - [Indorsed in Kirkland's hand:] Letter intended for Dr. Wheelock , but not sent - 1772 [the letter contains many abbreviations, some of which are illegible. All written out in full.]
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Unhappy that conflict continues with Wheelock. Discusses new basis for dispute.
Note: Description: (Never sent) Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-030b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1770-10-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Windham (N.Y.), Greene County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Wheelock's removal (to Hanover) and Whitefield's death "disconcerting". Discusses the expenses incurred in the Oneida mission. Going under the jurisdiction of the LBCB.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-011d
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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