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Title: John Sargeant to Peter Thacher (extracts)
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1794-03-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Of three Oneida boys at the Indian Academy during the winter, only one is left. The Oneidas assume that Samuel Kirkland has left them. They therefore desire Mr. Crosby be sent in his place. Sargeant has not yet verified this information with Samuel Kirkland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-166a
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Title: John Sergeant to Peter Thacher
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1794-01-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: New Stockbridge (N.Y.), Madison County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Sergeant recently saw Samuel Kirkland, who asked him to sign petition described above (164a). Sergeant refused, explaining that he disagreed with Kirkland about methods of education for the Indians. (Requested that a copy of the letter also be sent to the Trustees of Hamilton Oneida Academy).
Note: Description: Text also found in "Documentary History of Hamilton College," 1922, p. 78.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-164b
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Title: Oneida Indians to Peter Thacher
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1793-04-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Fort Schuyler (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Thanks LBCB and SSPCK for the Hamilton Oneida Academy
Note: Description: Translation by James Dean. Text also found in "Documentary History of Hamilton College," 1922, p. 69.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-159c
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-06-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Having heard from Samuel Kirkland's son that Samuel Kirkland would be coming to Boston, the commissioners decided to suspend investigation of the complaint. They have not seen Kirkland -- would he please either write or come to Boston?
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-169a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-11-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Asks Samuel Kirkland to submit an account of the extraordinary expenses incurred during the famine.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-130b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-07-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Discusses payment of Calkin.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-150h
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1790-10-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: The SSPCK has decided to support 2 new Indian schools: "at a distance from any English settlements."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-129b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1793-01-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Calkin's presentation to be discussed at the next meeting of the LBCB. Believes that the delay of Samuel Kirkland's journals will hurt his standing in Scotland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-156b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1796-09-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thacher sends Samuel Kirkland a copy of the proceedings of the Board of Commissioners for the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, held in Boston on August 25, 1796. The committee that visited the Oneida Indians to investigate complaints of the Indians against Kirkland resolved that the complaints were unsubstantiated and Kirkland's written defense was appreciated in clearing up the matter.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-191a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1792-04-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Wants proposed expenses of the Plan of Indian Education and a large map of the Oneida Country.
Note: Description: Encludes a letter from Kemp.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-147e
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-04-11
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thacher received letter 166b (Samuel Kirkland to Thacher) a few days after letter 164d (complaint of Oneida Sachems). The Board has not yet met, but Samuel Kirkland will be sent a copy of the complaint and consulted before the board makes any decision.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-167a
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-05-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: The Commissioners, having met yesterday, appointed Eliot and Frisbee to make enquiry into the complaint of the Oneida Indians and into the general state of the missions and schools. Thacher thinks this investigation will be favorable to Samuel Kirkland. He has not yet received a letter from Scotland.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-168b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-02-04
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Text: 133b Letter to Samuel Kirkland from Peter Thacher , Secretary. Boston February 4 1791 Reverend Sir I yesterday laid your letter before the board of commissioners, who unanimously voted to allow you forty five pounds sterling, which I hope will acceptable to you. They have also directed me to desire you to furnish them with copies of your journals, since you have been employed by them; and in future to lodge one copy of your journal with them, as well as one to be sent to Scotland. Our wanting fr
Show more133b Letter to Samuel Kirkland from Peter Thacher , Secretary. Boston February 4 1791 Reverend Sir I yesterday laid your letter before the board of commissioners, who unanimously voted to allow you forty five pounds sterling, which I hope will acceptable to you. They have also directed me to desire you to furnish them with copies of your journals, since you have been employed by them; and in future to lodge one copy of your journal with them, as well as one to be sent to Scotland. Our wanting frequently to recur to past transactions (as in your case yesterday) is the reason of our wishing you to comply with this request. I am, Reverend Sir Your Sincere Friend and Servant Peter Thacher , Secretary Reverend Mr. Kirkland
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Presented Samuel Kirkland's letter to the London Board of Correspondents in Boston. They approved his requests. Ask that a special copy of Kirkland's journals be made for them, as well as for the SSPCK.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-133b
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Title: Peter Thacher to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1794-09-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thacher has still not heard from Samuel Kirkland -- why? He has requested that Mr. Calkin reopen the Indian school in Oneida: if the Indians do not provide suitable facilities, the school will be moved somewhere else.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-171a
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Title: Petition from Trustees of Hamilton Oneida Academy to Peter Thacher
Names: Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1794-01-02
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Herkimer (N.Y.), Herkimer County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Announcement of opening of academy, statement of purpose, requests for funds from "the Honorable Board of Commissioners for propagating Christian Knowledge among the Indian."
Note: Description: Text also found in "Documentary History of Hamilton College," 1922, p. 75.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-164a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1791-06-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 137f Copy of letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher Stockbridge 24th June 1791 Reverend and dear Sir I acknowledge your favor by my son, dated the 15th Instant and thank you for the attention you paid to him, and the ready dispatch you gave to the business, with which he was interested. My Journey to Albany, has proved in a great measure fruitless, as to the object I had so much at heart. Instead of meeting with Captain Brant , the noted Mohawk Chief, agreeably to my expect
Show moreKirkland 137f Copy of letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher Stockbridge 24th June 1791 Reverend and dear Sir I acknowledge your favor by my son, dated the 15th Instant and thank you for the attention you paid to him, and the ready dispatch you gave to the business, with which he was interested. My Journey to Albany, has proved in a great measure fruitless, as to the object I had so much at heart. Instead of meeting with Captain Brant , the noted Mohawk Chief, agreeably to my expectations and repeated encouragements I had the mortification to be informed, that he had gone to the southward, and had set out from Niagara some days before my last letters had arrived there. However he went, professedly, in character of a Counselor, and upon repeated solicitations from the southern Indians - and his friends at Niagara said, his return there, was daily expected. Notwithstanding, common fame, says he went to the southward with hostile intentions - from the many and long conversations we have had upon the subject, I cannot relinquish the idea, of his being friendly to an accommodation, and that He will use his influence to bring about an amicable settlement, betwixt the Americans and those Southern Indians if it can be effected with equitable and honorable terms being granted the Indians. - Captain Hendrick, Chief of the Stockbridge Tribe, with several others of his own Nation, accompanied by Good Peter of the Oneidas have set out, on an Embassy to the Miamis Miamis and other hostile tribes in that vicinity. - Their object, is to effect a cessation of hostilities till such time as both parties can have a fair hearing and the grounds of uneasiness etc be inquired into. - Had they gone two or three months ago I should have entertained sanguine expectations that the cause of humanity would be greatly promoted by the Embassy. I fear the die is cast for the present summer, and desolation will spread through those defenseless parts of our frontiers and many innocent persons, fall helpless victims to savage barbarity. - I am glad to hear you have written to Mr. Crosby , on the subject of a mission to the Genesee. You Observe, in your letter "that had Mr. Sergeant and I agreed on the places where it was proper to fix the schools, there would have been no difficulty in its being done and that more than a year ago you wrote us both, requesting us to agree together and give you information". I recollect no letter from you containing such a request earlier than the one I received in December last dated October and I was then at the distance of a hundred and fifty miles from Mr. Sergeant . However as soon as my situation admitted I immediately answered that letter and gave all the light I could upon the subject, particularly in respect to the Senecas Country - and, if I forget not, mentioned my intention of writing more largely upon the subject with Mr. Sergeant ; more especially in regard to Oneida and its vicinity where he was acquainted. We agreed as to the places, where it would be most advisable to set up the Schools - which were Kanonwarohare or the neighborhood of Oneida for one and for the other in the Senecas Country - although he had no knowledge of their local situation numbers or disposition yet he grounded his judgment upon the facts I had related in my Journals which are in the possession of the Board or Corporation of Harvard College. - We farther agreed, to meet at my house for the purpose of jointly giving the above information to the Board. - but unfortunately when the time proposed drew near he was on a journey and could tarry only a few moments. We then concluded that each of us would write what we had agreed upon together at our last conference, which I directly did and supposed he had done the same. I also mentioned to him, the plan, I had been long digesting for a school to be erected in Indian Country or its vicinity to be more extensively useful and which might promise some general good to the Indians - he also approved of that, could it be effected. I would not willingly neglect to give the Board proper and explicit information; much less would I give them reason to suppose that any alienation of affection between Mr. Sergeant and me might occasion my not doing it exactly after the manner they desired; between Mr. Sergeant and me might occasion my not doing it exactly after the manner they desired; of the case I believe is quite the reverse. - I have a cordial and sincere affection for my Brother Sergeant and do every thing in my power to render his life easy and his mission successful. - I had not any apprehension till now, that there was any difficulty in the minds of the Honorable Board about the places for the Indian Schools for want of further information, but supposed the great difficulty and labouring point that remained was to find suitable persons to teach them. Pardon haste permit me to subscribe myself with every sentiment of Respect and real esteem Reverend Sir, Your obedient and humble Servant S. Kirkland Reverend Mr. Thacher Secretary Board of Commissioners
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Was unable to meet Brant at Albany. Hendrick and Good Peter have set out for the Miamis, although they may be too late. Discusses Indian Schools.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription. [Note 58: Dartmouth College Library (791358)].
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-137f
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1792-06-16
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Discusses finances, "flourishing" condition of Oneida School.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-149i
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1792-06-06
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Discusses Congress' plan to help the Iroquois.
Note: Description: Text also found in "Documentary History of Hamilton College," 1922, p. 43.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-149b
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1792-05-15
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 8 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Thanks the SSPCK and the LBCB for 55 pounds given to him to relieve his "embarrassments". Discusses his late mission to the Five Nations and the subsequent trip to Philadelphia.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-148h
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1795-02-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 176a Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher Boston, February 9th 1795. Reverend Sir, Soon after the Plan proposed for the education of a number of Indian youth of the five Nations, in the vicinity of Oneida, was communicated to your Board and the Society of Scotland, they were pleased to express their approbation of the measure. And some encouragements were given, both by the Society and their Board of Correspondence, towards the support of six Indian youth for the term of seven years, that o
Show moreKirkland 176a Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher Boston, February 9th 1795. Reverend Sir, Soon after the Plan proposed for the education of a number of Indian youth of the five Nations, in the vicinity of Oneida, was communicated to your Board and the Society of Scotland, they were pleased to express their approbation of the measure. And some encouragements were given, both by the Society and their Board of Correspondence, towards the support of six Indian youth for the term of seven years, that one effort more might be made, in a different method than any which had been heretofore attempted, for promoting the civilization and happiness of some of the native Indians. The Trustees of the Academy lately incorporated in the vicinity of Oneida addressed your Board on the subject the year past; but not being accompanied with a copy of their Charter, your Board could not proceed at that time to adopt any decisive measures, a certified copy of their Charter being the condition on which your resolves were passed. The Trustees of Hamilton Oneida Academy have now transmitted by me an attested Copy of their Charter which I herewith deliver. You will please, Sir, to communicate the same to the Honourable Board. With sentiments of highest Respect and Esteem, Reverend Sir, Your obedient humble Servant S. Kirkland Reverend Dr. Thacher Secretary etc. Endorsed by Kirkland : Copy of my letter to Dr. Thacher , Boston, February 1795. To Dr. Thacher February 9, 1795
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: On a previous occasion, the Board was unable to make any decisions on the Hamilton Oneida Academy, since a certified copy of the charter had not been presented. Kirkland now sends a copy of the charter along with this letter.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-176a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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