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Title: Account of Expenses
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1770-11-06
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Expenses for inoculations, farming utensils and Samuel Kirkland's salary.
Note: Description: Date on document probably wrong.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-012a
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Title: Account of Expenses
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1771-09-16
Type: Financial records
Pages: 5 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida Castle (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Extraordinary expenses of Samuel Kirkland, October 1770-October 1771. For provisions, clothing, farming utensils, medicines, and school support. Justifies these expenses as a minimal and necessary. Kanonwarohare.
Note: Description: Photostat
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-021g
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Title: Account of Expenses
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1771-10-31
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Abstract: Expenses for currency exchange losses, inoculations and farming utensils. Receipts: donations from John Thornton
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-022c
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Title: Account of Expenses
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1769-11-06
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 4a The Indian Charity School to Samuel Kirkland Dr 1769 November 6th To his last year's service as Missionary among the Oneidas from October 15, 1768, to November 6th, 1769: 110..0..0 To boarding Reverend Mr. Johnson Missionary from November 6th, 1768 to March 22, 1769 and his interpreters part of the time: 28..0..0 To boarding his Interpreters: 1..4..0 To my arrears in 1768: 7..10..0 To Messrs. Kinne and Avery's account: 16..17..6 To Nathan Clap , do: 0..12..0 To Joseph Johns
Show moreKirkland 4a The Indian Charity School to Samuel Kirkland Dr 1769 November 6th To his last year's service as Missionary among the Oneidas from October 15, 1768, to November 6th, 1769: 110..0..0 To boarding Reverend Mr. Johnson Missionary from November 6th, 1768 to March 22, 1769 and his interpreters part of the time: 28..0..0 To boarding his Interpreters: 1..4..0 To my arrears in 1768: 7..10..0 To Messrs. Kinne and Avery's account: 16..17..6 To Nathan Clap , do: 0..12..0 To Joseph Johnson do: 1..0..0 To Messrs Huntington and Frisbie's board four weeks and two days: 1..10..0 To cash paid John Matthews : 4..0..0 œ171..3..6 Contra 1769 June 6th By Cash from Reverend Doctor Wheelock : 20..0..0 August 10th By Cash from do received at Schenectady: 80..0..0 By Cash by Mr. Huntington ; 2..12..10 October 5 By a Bill of exchange (suppose) for œ51..8..0.. Sterling: 68..10..8 œ171..3..6 Mr. Kirkland August 1769
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland's expenses for 1769.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-004a
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Title: Account of Expenses
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1779
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland's expenses Oct. 1777-April 1779: Treaty of Albany, Treaty of Johnstown, Travel, miscellaneous.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-077a
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Title: Account of Expenses
Date: 1772-08-29
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Geography: Canowaroghere (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-032d
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Title: Account of Expenses
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-07-02
Type: Financial records
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Lists of expenditures incurred in buying oxen and farm implements for the Oneida Nation.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-150a
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Title: Alex Miller to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Miller, Alexander, 1739-1820, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1804-06-06
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Miller received Samuel Kirkland's letter of the 31. Unfortunately, the coffers have run dry, and Miller is unable to pay Kirkland's 100 dollars. However, Joseph Kirkland owes money, so Miller will have him send it to Samuel Kirkland. If Joseph doesn't have the money, Samuel should impress upon him the necessity. Miller is very grateful for Samuel Kirkland's journals which he just received.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-232a
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Title: Business transaction written in an Iroquoian language
Type: Financial records
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Abstract: Business Transaction. "dressing hog, killing 9 hogs, 1 day's work" etc.
Note: Description: Written in an Iroquoian language. May be part of document il410.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-il409
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Title: Business transaction written in an Iroquoian language
Type: Financial records
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State), Iroquoian languages
Abstract: Business Transaction. "ie Keithasde noniasyon"
Note: Description: Written in an Iroquoian language. May be part of document il409.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-il410
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Title: David Avery to Dr. Emmons
Names: Avery, David, Emmons
Date: 1801-03-13
Type: Financial records
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Clinton Settlement (N.Y.), Paris (N.Y.), Oneida (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Avery received Emmons' letter prolonging his missionary term until May 15. He says that settlers have come to this region not for religion, but to make their fortunes. There are many uncouth and unsavory "hirelings" around, and some missionaries have strayed from the doctrine. Avery advocates fewer "transient preachers," and a more serious adherence to the doctrine. Several societies need missionary aid, more specifically resident missionaries.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-214b
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Title: Deed from John Griffin and wife to Shubel Griffin
Names: Griffin, John
Date: 1802-11-15
Type: Financial records
Pages: 3 image files
Geography: Paris (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Deed between John Griffin and wife and Shubel Griffin for the sum of 300 dollars for 52 acres of land.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-219a
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Title: John Fisk to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Fisk, John, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-10-09
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 172a John Fisk to Samuel Kirkland Canadarque October 9th 1794 Reverend Sir. Yesterday I experienced that pleasure which was unexpected and such as I never before felt. Colonel Williams , an Indian brother to Captain Isaac, who lately died, came in from the River with five others desiring me to baptize their children. Colonel Williams informed me, by an interpreter, that they were all members of the church which is established at Oneida. He further mentioned that the parents of one child
Show moreKirkland 172a John Fisk to Samuel Kirkland Canadarque October 9th 1794 Reverend Sir. Yesterday I experienced that pleasure which was unexpected and such as I never before felt. Colonel Williams , an Indian brother to Captain Isaac, who lately died, came in from the River with five others desiring me to baptize their children. Colonel Williams informed me, by an interpreter, that they were all members of the church which is established at Oneida. He further mentioned that the parents of one child were not married, only according to the Indian method, which he supposed would be an objection in the minds of some Ministers, and therefore he esteemed it his duty to mention the circumstance. It was mentioned by General Chapin that Mr. Kirkland was expected here at the treaty, and perhaps it might be well to omit baptizing the children until that time. Williams replied that it was a matter of importance, and ought to be done as early as possible, for although his child lived to-day, it might be dead to-morrow. I endeavored to remove this objection by telling him that when circumstances were such that it could not be done with safety, it could not be imputed to him or his child as a fault, although its baptism were delayed for all necessary information. He consented that it might not be done rashly, and if I thought proper, they would delay the matter until the treaty, at which time they would return for the same purpose. This is the first time that I have attempted to write since I have been visited with a severe fever, and I cannot make a full statement of their "talk" and I fear my writing will be barely legible. But on the whole I admired the sentiments and Christian conduct of Colonel Williams . And now, Sir, if you propose to be at this treaty, you will do what will be proper. If not, I beg you would inform me by letter what you think is most expedient. Whether you consider them as members of your church at Oneida, and their children proper subject for baptism. and whether you consider the marriage of the couple mentioned above such as will entitle their child to baptism. I presume, Sir, that you will consider this matter of importance and therefore I need make no apology for the trouble of this, but subscribe myself, in great respect to yourself and your Family, Your very humble Servant, John Fisk Mr John Fisks - October 5, 1794
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Canandaigua (N.Y.), Ontario County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Fisk, apparently a minister, was requested to baptize Indian children by Colonel William, an Indian. He asks whether the Indians are indeed members of the church at Oneida, and whether the Indian marriage ceremony can be considered valid.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-172a
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Title: Pledge of work and money for the Academy
Date: 1801-03-26
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Abstract: $11.60 is given by Ephraim Hunt on February 21, 1799. The amount of donation stands at $29.70 on March 26, 1801.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-214c
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Title: Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, Ralph W.
Date: 1800-10-24
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Whitestown (Pa.), Butler County (Pa.), Pennsylvania
Abstract: Ralph speaks of a settlement with a Mr. Clark and his account. Clark just recovered from the smallpox. Ralph informs Samuel that the books should be straight now. P.S. Ralph hopes Samuel will visit soon.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-213a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1792-06-30
Type: Financial records
Pages: 8 image files
Text: Kirkland 149m Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher Near Oneida, June 30th 1792. Reverend and Honored Sir, When I had the honor of addressing you last, I expected by this time to have transcribed my journal, but the state of the Indians, with their various concerns, since my return from my western tour, have occupied too much of my time. We have had many councils upon their temporal and political as well as religious affairs, and part of the time I have not enjoyed good health. You desired of me an a
Show moreKirkland 149m Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher Near Oneida, June 30th 1792. Reverend and Honored Sir, When I had the honor of addressing you last, I expected by this time to have transcribed my journal, but the state of the Indians, with their various concerns, since my return from my western tour, have occupied too much of my time. We have had many councils upon their temporal and political as well as religious affairs, and part of the time I have not enjoyed good health. You desired of me an accurate map of the territory of the five Nations, or to inform you where one might be obtained. I referred you to Mr. Gorham for what is commonly called the Massachusetts preemption; the other I expected to procure of the Surveyor General of this State - but could not see him on my way from Stockbridge to Oneida. You wish for an estimate of the probably expenses requisite to give efficacy to the plan of Indian Education I drew up last year, a copy of which I presented to the Board at my last meeting with them. The following estimate I beg leave to submit: Towards erecting a suitable and convenient building for the proposed school 200 dollars The support of the six or eight Indian youths statedly as proposed in the plan 300 per annum. N.B. Congress now give 300 dollars per annum only for the boarding of two Indian Lads in the City of Philadelphia - viz. Corn Planter's son and a nephew of McGillevery . As besides the above number there will be (particularly in the winter season) from twenty to thirty occasional scholars without any charge except their tuition, books and stationary. The support of an able instructor 250 per annum. Books and stationary for the whole, including the common schools in their respective villages, at least for the first three years 75 per annum. The place for erecting the principal school, as most convenient for attaining the ends proposed, and which has been pretty generally agreed upon, is about one mile north of the Indian village called Brothertown, on the Oriskany Creek, about one mile and a quarter east of the Oneida's line of separation, and about one mile west of the Oriskany Creek, where there is a settlement of white people, many of whom, especially those nearest the place proposed for the school, are respectable families, friends to industry, learning, and religion, and support a good moral character. It is proposed that a small piece of land, perhaps 15 or 20 acres, should be appropriated to the sole use and benefit of the school, and that the Master and Scholars, instead of the usual diversions of school boys, should exercise themselves one or two hours every week day in improving and cultivating this glebe, that the scholars may, if possible, early imbibe a habit of industry and love of agriculture, which ought to be considered as an essential part of their education. The profits arising from the cultivation of this school field or garden, which I should wish to have carried to a high degree of improvement, both in the ornamental as well as the useful, I would have distributed in premiums to the most industrious scholars, or laid out in purchasing books for the School. This will require such utensils as axes, spades, hoes, and shovels, and such implements of husbandry at the outset. The expense of these would not be great. That part of the plan relating to the introduction of husbandry in general and the mechanic arts among them, the Government of the United States have undertaken to execute, an account of which I have heretofore transmitted to you. No estimate therefore is here made respecting it. For the English part of the School, there has been some property in uncultivated, though valuable, lands contributed, which is to be committed to a body of Trustees with a charter of corporation from the State of Congress, and the proceeds of it, as soon as cultivated, to be applied to the support of the Instructor. Some money and materials have been already subscribed, which, with the sum mentioned in the estimate, and what more may probably be obtained, will be sufficient for erecting the building, and support of the Indian youth proposed, in order to make one fair trial for the education of Indians. The building a work house for the education of the females must be deferred till agriculture has made fair progress among the Indians. For the present year I shall only prepare accommodations for several of the Chiefs' sons - just to make a beginning - and at the same time keep up the common school in their principal Village under Mr. Calkin . Captain Brant , the Mohawk Chief, of Grand River, to whom I wrote in January last, and with whom I have conferred largely upon the subject of my Plan of Indian Education, wrote me the following answer: "I shall probably ere long perform my promise and make the tour I much wish for, the pleasure of being accompanied by so worthy a friend will add to the satisfaction, and the information I shall receive from one so well calculated and so willing to communicate to the unenlightened as yourself. (Here follows the extract from Brant's letter already copied.) The Oneidas and Onondagas, since their return from Philadelphia, have been so much engaged in their political concerns, particularly in preparing a delegation, with proper speeches, to go to the westward, with a view to bring about a general peace, they have not yet in full council formed their address to the Honorable Board upon this plan of Indian education. It is probable one of their young Chiefs will accompany me down on a visit to the Board in September next, for a free conference upon the subject. Good Peter, with four other Oneidas, set out the last week for Buffalo Creek, where they expect to meet with a delegation from the seven tribes in Canada, also a delegation from some of the hostile tribes in the vicinity of the Miami. I enclose you a specimen of the improvement in the art of writing of several Indian Boys, under the instruction of your Schoolmaster, Mr. Calkin . The one named John appears to have a genius for the fine Arts - painting, music, etc. Mr. Calkin's task at present is very hard and laborious. He has now upwards of sixty scholars, and his accommodations are very poor. He has labored under every disadvantage, during my absence on my western tour, and supported himself, although a great economist, at great expense. His salary of œ20 for six months, will barely defray his expenses of boarding, with the company he has been exposed to, exclusive of his journey and transportation of a little baggage for near 300 miles. I doubt not the Honorable Board will make him a proper extra allowance. Provisions are so scarce and bear so high a price at Oneida, that it is, all things considered, as dear boarding there as in the City of Boston, and cannot be much otherwise till such times as the Schoolmaster, Carpenter, etc. shall be in a position to raise their own Bread, or live solely on Indian fare. The saw mill and grist mill at Oneida are now repairing. When they are complete, it will give a new spring to the whole village. We have had much trouble again from the old quarter, of division and party spirit, which we had hoped was entirely healed and done away, till the infamous Peter Bennet , accompanied by several other Frenchmen from W. I. Islands, unexpectedly made his appearance at Oneida last fall in my absence. Upon his arrival calling the Indians together, their former animosities revived, and the seeds of discord and jealousy were soon disseminated through the whole Nation. His stay was but short; however, the effects of his artful inspiration and covert designs have been felt among them the whole winter. Some individuals of the parties have scarcely spoke to each other for several months. Such is the credulity of the poor Indians, with their ignorance and superstition, that the vilest and most worthless person, with a little address, may blow up their jealousy into a flame. We are now, I trust, in a good way for a reconciliation. A degree of seriousness prevails among a considerable number. May He, with whom is the residue of the Spirit, in the greatness of His love and mercy, visit us with his heavenly influence, and may you have occasion to rejoice in the happy fruits of what you have contributed for promoting the knowledge of the truth, enlarging the bounds of human happiness, and aiding the reign of virtue, is the ardent wish of him who subscribes, with sentiments of high respect and real esteem, Reverend and Honored Sir, Your obedient and very obliged humble Servant Samuel Kirkland . Reverend Doctor Thacher Secretary to the Board of Commissioners To Reverend Dr. Thacher June 30th 1792
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Presents the anticipated expenses of the Plan of Indian Education. Discusses site for the proposed school. Mentions trouble with some Frenchmen. They have introduced "the seeds of discord and jealousy throughout the whole Nation."
Note: Description: [Note 79: Dartmouth College Library (792380)] Text also found in "Documentary History of Hamilton College," 1922, p. 45. Includes a partial transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-149m
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Title: Samuel Martin to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Martin, Samuel, 1740-1829, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792
Type: Financial records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Monimail (Scotland), Fife (Scotland)
Abstract: Martin is "the minister of the Parish where the President of the [SSPCK] resides." Is forwarding epistles concerning Samuel Kirkland's journals.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-148a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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