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Title: A.R. Robbins to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Robbins, A. R., Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1795-09-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 183b A. R. Robbins to Samuel Kirkland Norfolk, September. 15th. 1795. Very Dear Brother-- -- In the multiplicity of Cares and Business public and private to which I know you are attentive - I know you will allow a moment just to run over a scrawl from an old Friend. - - The repeated Opportunities I have had with the Major (your Son) gave me great Satisfaction, and the more because he could inform me of the State of his dear Father and Family. It seems you still continue alone though in
Show moreKirkland 183b A. R. Robbins to Samuel Kirkland Norfolk, September. 15th. 1795. Very Dear Brother-- -- In the multiplicity of Cares and Business public and private to which I know you are attentive - I know you will allow a moment just to run over a scrawl from an old Friend. - - The repeated Opportunities I have had with the Major (your Son) gave me great Satisfaction, and the more because he could inform me of the State of his dear Father and Family. It seems you still continue alone though in the midst of a world full of people and a large domestic Circle. Perhaps it is best - you must be the best Judge. I hope you still continue to do GOOD - as I trust you have been accustomed to so many Years. It feels to me sometimes that I do none and never did. But we don't know. Reverend Mr. Kirkland 1795 Reverend: Samuel Kirkland Clinton State of New York As to news - Sickly in many places - rather distressing at New Haven - Camp Distemper. Numbers have died - are not the Judgments of a holy God somehow glorious as well as awful, on such a sinful World - and especially on such a sinful people as Connecticut! Dr. Dwight is inaugurated and presided at Commencement last Wednesday - saw Brother Hart who is appointed missionary in New Hampshire and Vermont east side of the Mountain - unexpectedly the General Association has appointed poor me to go again - and I have given encouragement that I will try, Deo Vol: - Part of my Mission is in your Quarter - i.e. to the Unadilla and so up to Fort Stanwix etc. I have it in Expectation to be in those Parts about the middle or latter part of October. - in company partly with Brother St-- who is also going - hope it may please God to give us an agreeable Interview at your House or near it. My best Friend joins me in Love to you and yours. I am now and ever Your affectionate Friend and Brother A. R. Robbins . Rev. Mr. Kirkland .
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Norfolk (Conn.), Litchfield County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Robbins recently saw the Major (Samuel Kirkland's son) who informed him of Kirkland and his family. He informs Kirkland that many have died at New Haven. Since Robbins' impending mission will take him to Kirkland's area, he hopes to visit.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-183b
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Title: Barna Bidwell to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Bidwell, Barnabas, 1763-1833, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1784-01-13
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New Haven (Conn.), New Haven County (Conn.), Connecticut
Note: Description: Enclosing copy of Dr. Aryton's commencement address.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-083a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Avery, David
Date: 1806-08-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Groton (Conn.), New London County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Avery has been upholding Samuel Kirkland's honor and reputation, dispelling any evil rumors. Avery has recently been on mission in the district of Maine, and he has served several stints as a teacher. Now he is responsible for the regulating of churches.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-246b
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Title: David Avery to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Avery, David, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1798-01-13
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Union (Conn.), Tolland County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Avery desires more frequent correspondence and is dismayed at the attempts by some people to take Samuel Kirkland from his mission post. He inquires as to Kirkland's knowledge on the newly founded Grand Missionary Society in London, in regards to expanding "to the South Seas, Africa, Canada and other parts of the Pagan World." Avery also tells Kirkland of Captain Wilson's ship the Duff which "failed" with 29 missionaries from England on board. He also talks of Mr. Brainard's Evangelical Magazine and the correct approach to Indians. P.S. Send love to David Fowler and all of the Oneida people.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-203a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1796-10-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hartford (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: George was unaware of Samuel's trip to the Springs and tried to visit him in Albany on Hudson. He also is grateful to hear of his father's healthy recovery. George's friend John Lothrop wishes to enter a Treaty of Alliance with Samuel's oldest daughter, and George requests his father's ratification, assuring Samuel that Lothrop is an honorable man in all respects. According to George the addition of Lothrop to the family would be very beneficial. With regard to the Academy and the family, George sends his best wishes.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-192a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, George Whitefield, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1796-11-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Although George strongly desires to be at home, he is unable to, due to a plethora of business appointments and concerns. However, his business is faring quite well, and he foresees the opportunity in the near future to send money. He also asks Samuel to oversee the furnishing of the inside of George's building so he will have a place to return to someday. George also mentions politics and the Antifederals, as well as indicating that Adams will most certainly be the next President. P.S. George hopes that Samuel will send a reply to Lothrop soon.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-193a
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Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1796-12-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: George saw a Mr. Olmstead and a Mr. Colt concerning some affairs he was accused of wrongfully conducting, and he asks his father not to believe such unsubstantiated accusations. He speaks of his partner, Mr. Haskell, concerning business in Virginia and Europe. George also mentions Peter Smith's will, and in addition his hope that the Academy and its buildings will be completed.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-194a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Mason Cogswell to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Cogswell, Mason Fitch, 1761-1830, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-01-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hartford (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Letter of introduction for a young Mr. Smith.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-144d
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Oliver Phelps to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Phelps, Oliver, 1749-1809, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-11-14
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Asks that Samuel Kirkland travel to meet with him. Indians petitioning Congress concerning various land deals. They accuse Kirkland, Brant and Butler of altering deeds in favor of Phelps.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-130c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Oliver Wolcott to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1784-12-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Litchfield (Conn.), Litchfield County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Treaty of Fort Stanwix approved by congress. Has received word of a dubious land deal involving the Oneidas.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-090a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Reverend Jacob Johnson to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Johnson, Jacob, 1721-1797, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1770-10-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Groton (Conn.), New London County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Mentions Whitefield's death. Greetings to the Oneidas from the Mohegans. Also mentions Kirkland/Wheelock disagreement.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-011e
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1792-09-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Sorry that Jerusha is not accompanying him to Oneida. Hopes that her studies progress well.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-152d
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1772-09-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Norfolk (Conn.), Litchfield County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: On his way to visit family. Horse went lame in Stockbridge. Will visit New Haven and be in Windham by "the latter end of next week."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-033a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham
Date: 1777-03-17
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hartford (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Sending package. Being kept quite busy, without much time to write. Hopes not to be detained at headquarters for long.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-073b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Timothy Pickering
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Date: 1792-09-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Suffield (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: Bound for Oneida. Good Peter and others are headed for a council at Buffalo Creek. Asks that the carpenter etc. for the Oneidas be procured.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-152b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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