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Title: Alex Miller to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Miller, Alexander, 1739-1820, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1805-09-05
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: The board has agreed with Samuel Kirkland to send a committee to visit him to observe the state of affairs among the Oneidas. They want Mr. Palmer to be more effective as a missionary. Miller talks about the state of the Indians and Palmer's role among them, emphasizing the need to break the communications gap between whites and Indians. The board resolved to employ Kirkland in translating certain things into the Oneida language. Upon completing this task he would receive $200.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-241a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-022b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Cornelius Davis to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Davis, Cornelius, 1758?-1831, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1798-06-07
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New York
Abstract: Davis is in dire need of money and asks Samuel Kirkland to send some by safe hands or by Kirkland's neighbors. He hopes Kirkland will continue his Magazine subscription. He says that seven copies are forthcoming.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-205a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed -- Eli and Joel Bristol to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Bristol, Eli, Bristol, Joel
Date: 1794-12-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Paris (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Sale of a seven and one-half acre tract of land located in Paris to Samuel Kirkland for twenty shillings. -- Verification of deed by James Dean, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Oneida County, January 21, 1799.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-174c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed between Dorcas and Noah Niles and Isaac Williams
Names: Niles, Dorcas, Niles, Noah, Williams, Isaac
Date: 1803-11-28
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Paris (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Williams pays $750 for six acres of land.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-227c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed between John and Hannah Griffin and Shubel Griffin
Names: Griffin, John, Griffin, Hannah
Date: 1804-02-11
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Paris (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: The deed was drafted on April 21, 1803, between the Griffins for $300 for 50 acres of land. An inscription on the reverse is dated February 11, 1804.
Note: Description: Inscription on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-229a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed between Trustees of Hamilton Oneida Academy
Date: 1802
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 5 image files
Geography: Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: This document is a copy of the original deed for the boarding house.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-218a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed between Trustees of Hamilton-Oneida Academy and Joseph Conger
Names: Conger, Joseph
Date: 1806-04-10
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Geography: Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Deed between trustees and Conger for one hundred acres of land.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-244a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed between William Cockburn and Abijah Hammond
Names: Cockburn, William
Date: 1807-12-11
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Geography: Broome County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Hammond purchases 150 acres of land from Cockburn at the cost of one dollar and other services.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-252a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Alexander Haskins
Names: Haskins, Alexander
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Haskins acquires at the cost of 259 dollars a 145 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199d
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Charles Hill
Names: Hill, Charles
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Hill acquires at the cost of 290 dollars a 144 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199f
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for David Rogers
Names: Rogers, David
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Rogers acquires at the cost of 486 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for David Tuttle
Names: Tuttle, David
Date: 1797-08-25
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Tuttle acquires at the cost of 985 dollars a 171 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199l
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Eldad Kibble
Names: Kibble, Eldad
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Kibble acquires at the cost of 535 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199g
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Enoch William Thayre
Names: Thayre, Enoch William
Date: 1797-08-22
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Thayre acquires at the cost of 175 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Gardiner Avery
Names: Avery, Gardiner
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Avery acquires at the cost of 765 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College. Another inscription dating to July 24, 1828 can be found on the reverse with the Hamilton College seal.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199h
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Grail Wells
Names: Wells, Grail
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Wells acquires at the cost of 405 dollars a 215 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199j
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Huit Hills
Names: Hills, Huit
Date: 1797-08-25
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Hills acquires at the cost of 685 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199m
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for Jacob Dannals
Names: Dannals, Jacob
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Dannals acquires at the cost of 640 dollars a 250 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199i
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Deed for John Billington
Names: Billington, John
Date: 1797-08-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Billington acquires at the cost of 337 dollars a 175 acre plot which is a section of the Late Oneida Reservation. Writing on the reverse, dated 25 July 1812, passes control of the mortgaged premises contained in the deed to the Trustees of Hamilton College.
Note: Description: Writing on the reverse
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-199e
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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