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Samuel Kirkland to Eleazer Wheelock
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
Use/Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/