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.
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 Show less
The board has agreed with Samuel Kirkland to send a committee to visit him to observe the state of affairs among the Oneidas. They want Mr. Palmer to be more effective as a missionary. Miller talks about the state of the Indians and Palmer's role among them, emphasizing the need to break the communications gap between whites and Indians. The board resolved to employ Kirkland in translating certain things into the Oneida language. Upon completing this task he would receive $200.
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.
Davis is in dire need of money and asks Samuel Kirkland to send some by safe hands or by Kirkland's neighbors. He hopes Kirkland will continue his Magazine subscription. He says that seven copies are forthcoming.
Sale of a seven and one-half acre tract of land located in Paris to Samuel Kirkland for twenty shillings. -- Verification of deed by James Dean, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Oneida County, January 21, 1799.
George laments that he has not been able to visit his father and assist him in his affairs. Political and other affairs both at home and abroad have put George and other up and coming businessmen in an embarrassing and unfortunate situation. His sense of honor and concern for reputation has forced him to make many sacrifices. He bitterly explains that his "honesty has been trifled with" and his "generosity abused". He tells his father that he stands to lose 30,000 dollars unless action is taken.
A-3 1819, April 17 Lease negotiated in the presence of Samuel Farr between Gershom Wood and "the heirs of Samuel Kirkland for all the cleared land on the tract lying in Westmoreland between the parsonage lot (so called) and the land deeded by Samuel Kirkland to Roderick Morrison" for $15 payable either in stock or money. He further agrees to leave all fences in good repair. E. R. notes that $15 was received in full payment of the rent on 28 May 1819.
A-1 1815, Nov. 14 Lease of 50 acres. Quit-claim transfer for $1 from James Hinks to Jesse Lyman and Levi Skinner. [See original transaction between Samuel Kirkland and James Hinks dated 29 June 1796.]; A-1 1816, Mar. 14 Lease of 50 acres. Quit-claim transfer from Jesse Lyman & Levi Skinner to George Buck and George Buck Jr for $500. [See original transaction between Samuel Kirkland and James Hinks dated 29 June 1796.]
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Edward Robinson’s land acquisitions in Clinton, NY. Samuel Kirkland’s Last Will and Testament (copy of original); his lease of land to Hinks (1796)
The Indians inform Samuel Kirkland that a Scotch trader has just gotten a lease of ten years for his house. He wants to supposedly set up a store and public house. The Indians are wholeheartedly against this plan and desire immediate intervention. Reverse is written in Indian, and the letter appears to be incomplete.
Since Samuel Kirkland's daughter Elisa left so soon, VanVleck was not able to close her account. He now requests the payment, payable to Henry Tenbrook.