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Samuel Kirkland to Joseph Smith
Title
Samuel Kirkland to Joseph Smith
Names
Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Smith, Joseph
Date
1794-09-30
Type
Correspondence
Pages
4 image files
Text
Kirkland 171b S. Kirkland to J. Smith , Genesee. Oneida September 30th 1794. Draft of a letter, giving details in regard to the journey to Philadelphia in 1792 with the Indians. Smith was an Indian interpreter and trader who lived at Canandaigua. "Having confidence in Mr. Joseph Smith of Canandaigua, Indian interpreter and trader, I requested him to assist me in forwarding the delegation of the Six Nations to Philadelphia. In the course of our journey, the Indians being numerous, we were ob
Show moreKirkland 171b S. Kirkland to J. Smith , Genesee. Oneida September 30th 1794. Draft of a letter, giving details in regard to the journey to Philadelphia in 1792 with the Indians. Smith was an Indian interpreter and trader who lived at Canandaigua. "Having confidence in Mr. Joseph Smith of Canandaigua, Indian interpreter and trader, I requested him to assist me in forwarding the delegation of the Six Nations to Philadelphia. In the course of our journey, the Indians being numerous, we were obliged to divide them into small squads. Mr. Smith always had the care of one or more. It sometimes happened that we lodged separately, when Mr. Smith paid the expenses for the Indians' lodging and provisions. The day following he would produce a voucher for the expenses incurred. I paid the same if I had money on hand. otherwise requested him to retain such vouchers in his own custody. After our arrival in Philadelphia, I had much trouble and vexation with a certain Mr. Allen of Genesee, who had demands for services rendered to the Indians. All wished a settlement with him, that he might be dismissed. Mr. Smith undertook the business, and his patience and exertions were duly acknowledged. Towards the close of the negotiations with the Senecas I proposed to Mr. Smith a settlement of our accounts and requested his assistance in making out my own. All were balanced, with vouchers. [This page not completely transcribed.]
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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
During Samuel Kirkland's journey to Philadelphia with the delegation of the Six Nations, he hired Smith, an Indian interpreter and trader, to assist him. Throughout the course of the journey, Smith often paid expenses for which Kirkland would reimburse him. Although the accounts were cleared after the journey, a question, which Kirkland discusses in this letter, remained regarding the bill of Mr. Dun.
Note
Description: Transcription is not accurate.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier
yhm-arc-kir-171b
Use/Rights
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