Pleased with the account of Crosby's mission. Desires Samuel Kirkland to send more frequent journals. Wheelock has again written the Board. Samuel Kirkland is not to have anything to do with him without consulting the LBCB. The board is looking to send out an additional missionary.
Kirkland 53a Andrew Eliot to Samuel Kirkland Boston February 12, 1775. Dear Sir, I have long waited for an opportunity of answering Yours of October 24, but have not been able to convey a Letter to Stockbridge till Deacon Brown brought me Your second Favor of January 5 - I have heard nothing from Mr. Crosby since I have received Yours - so that I hope matters are accommodated with his people - A gentleman named Butler hath offered his service, to go to join him - and to fix with the Tuscaroras - Show moreKirkland 53a Andrew Eliot to Samuel Kirkland Boston February 12, 1775. Dear Sir, I have long waited for an opportunity of answering Yours of October 24, but have not been able to convey a Letter to Stockbridge till Deacon Brown brought me Your second Favor of January 5 - I have heard nothing from Mr. Crosby since I have received Yours - so that I hope matters are accommodated with his people - A gentleman named Butler hath offered his service, to go to join him - and to fix with the Tuscaroras - He bears an exceeding good character and seems to engage with a proper temper of mind - Though it could not certainly be determined where he would finally fix - yet the Commissioners were loath to part with so valuable a man - I wish I could have heard from you and had your sentiments - I sent him a copy of what you wrote me - He is now at Nantucket - a place with which we have very little correspondence - I expect him up in the Spring - and if we hear nothing discouraging I believe he will proceed to the Indian country - I am very glad your Indians will not meddle with the quarrel between the Virginians and Shawanese - I have had time as yet only just to run over your Journal - I rejoice that the Indians have an ear to hear - and humbly pray that you may have more and more success - I fear you are too long in your exercises - am not pleased with your holding your meetings till midnight - Prudence is to be used - May you have divine direction and support! I shall communicate your Journal to the Gentlemen here and then shall send it to Scotland - It will be pleasing to hear from you as often as may be - - - As to things with us I know not what to write - The Port is yet shut up - The troops are with us - We have more quiet in this place than might be expected - General Gage behaves with great prudence - and were it not for the errand he is come upon would be much beloved and esteemed - We know not what is designed on the other side of the water - Our people are making all preparations for a vigorous opposition if they are attacked - What God designs no one can tell - I wish a spirit of religion was more visible - But alas! we have not returned unto God - - however it is the only source of comfort that the government of the world is in so good hands - We wait with impatience to hear what the new Parliament will determine - May God overrule the dark aspects of providence to a happy issue - All things are possible with him who hath the hearts of all men in his hands - I have sometimes been ready to envy you your retirement and could wish myself at a distance from these scenes of noise and confusion - and yet I bless God as I pass the time agreeably in my own study - I mix very little with the Politicians of this world - and find more enjoyment in following the duties of my situation - I love my country and would do anything to serve it, but can do very little except by my poor prayers - Mrs. Eliot and the Family desire to be remembered to you - I am with the greatest affection and esteem - Your Brother and Servant Andrew Eliot You will be surprized to hear Mr. Bacon is dismissed - The Church was offended with his sentiments about Baptism - the atonement - imputed righteousness - But the truth is there was a general disaffection - and this being the case he was willing to go - He is a worthy man - - I sent your Letter to Major Small by my son - he promises to call upon me - when probably you will have an answer - To the Reverend Mr Kirkland at Oneida Favored by Deacon Browne From the Reverend Doctor Eliot February 12, 1775 Show less
Butler to serve as the Board's new missionary. Samuel Kirkland's journal received, will be sent to Scotland when the whole Board has read it. Advises Kirkland not to work so hard. Troops are in Boston and the Port is closed. General Gage "behaves with great prudence."
Board advancing Samuel Kirkland on his salary. Cautions Samuel Kirkland about drawing on the Boards funds, as their treasury is often empty. Have heard nothing from Crosby (as usual). SSPCK appears pleased with Samuel Kirkland's efforts. Hopes that the Six Nations will not oppose the colonies.
After reading the Articles of Agreement with Wheelock, the Board has decided "that it would have been as well if you had not seen him". The LCBC should be informed of future transactions with Wheelock. Dispute with Sir William Johnson should be straightened out. The Board is taking care to prevent the publishing of the portions of Kirkland's journals referring to Johnson. Crosby to be assisted.
Quotes from a letter from Dr. Erskine to Dr. Chauncey. Is favorable to Samuel Kirkland. Elliot warns Kirkland of being "used cruelly by those who pretend to be your friends." Wheelock has procured 3 Stockbridges for Dartmouth.
Kirkland 140a A Statement of the Number and Situation of the Six United Nations of Indians in North America, viz. The Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, and Mohawks. 1. The Oneidas, who reside near Oneida Lake in five small villages, about 120 miles west from Albany, consist of 588 souls. Their Dependents and Allies, the Tuscaroras, Stockbridge, and Mohagan Indians, living in their vicinity, consist of 287 Souls. 2. The Onondagas, near the Oneida Salt Lake, about 36 miles west fro Show moreKirkland 140a A Statement of the Number and Situation of the Six United Nations of Indians in North America, viz. The Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, and Mohawks. 1. The Oneidas, who reside near Oneida Lake in five small villages, about 120 miles west from Albany, consist of 588 souls. Their Dependents and Allies, the Tuscaroras, Stockbridge, and Mohagan Indians, living in their vicinity, consist of 287 Souls. 2. The Onondagas, near the Oneida Salt Lake, about 36 miles west from Oneida, are 184 3. The Cayugas, living on the east and west sides of the Cayuga Lake, 38 miles west from Onondaga, are 130 4. The Senecas, residing in six small villages on the Genesee River, 60 and 70 miles west from Cayuga, are as follows: Kanawages, 20 miles south of Lake Ontario , contains 112 Souls. Ooghwataiyegh, Hotbread, their Chief Bigtree's town, 8 miles farther south, of which Bigree alias Kaondowanea is Chief, contains 15 houses 120 Souls. Little Beard's town, about 5 miles south on the flats, contains 14 wigwams 112 souls. The Town upon the Hill, about three miles south, near the forks of the Genesee River, under the direction of Bigtree and Little Beard, contains 26 houses and 208 souls. Ononjaough, 12 miles southwardly, lying on the west branch of the Genesee, under the direction of Bigtree and Little Beard, contains 6 houses and 48 souls. Kaloughyatilony, 12 miles farther south on the forementioned branch, of which Spruce carrier is Sachem, contains 33 houses 176 souls. 5. Tuscarora's Village, situated near Bigtree's Town, of which Aghstigwolesele is Chief, contains 26 houses and 306 souls. Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas, residing on the Buffalo Creek, which empties into the east end of Lake Erie, have in their respective villages, about 34 miles south of Niagara, 256 houses and 2046 souls. Kajaigeas, about 25 miles west of the Buffalo, on the south side of Lake Erie, composed of half Senecas and the other half Delawares and Swaghkees, both subject to the Senecas, contains 28 houses and 224 souls. Big-log is their chief. Corn-Planter's village on the Alleghany, near the Pennsylvania line, contains 38 houses and 240 souls. Total 4685 Souls. The above number reside within the United States. Without the United States is the Settlement on Grand River, 76 miles west of Niagara and on the north side of Lake Erie, composed of emigrants from the Six Nations, with a few Delawares and Mingoes. Their Chief is the noted Captain Joseph Brant , of the Mohawk Nation, of which nation there remain only about 30 warriors. The number in this settlement is about 1100 souls. Those who lead a wandering life may be about 215 Total number of the Six Nations 6000 souls. Errors excepted. Samuel Kirkland . Stockbridge, 15 October 1791. Number and situation of the six Nations and their dependants- 1790- Show less
Avery introduces Reverend Sherman. Avery asks Kirkland to show Sherman around Oneida. There is a great opposition to Avery in the Massachusetts Missionary Society, and he does not expect to be employed by them much longer.