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Title: Articles of Agreement between Mr. Kirkland and Eleazer Wheelock
Names: Wheelock, Eleazer, 1711-1779
Date: 1771-10-30
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 22b (Articles of agreement between Kirkland and Wheelock , 1771.) At a Personal Interview of the Reverend Doctor Wheelock with the Reverend Mr. Kirkland , in order in an amicable and Christian manner to Settle Differences and Misunderstandings which have of late Subsisted to the great Dishonor of God, and wounding to the Redeemer's Cause. Hanover 30th October 1771. After Supplicating the Throne of Grace for Success in the Attempt, and a free and deliberate Reviewing and discoursing
Show moreKirkland 22b (Articles of agreement between Kirkland and Wheelock , 1771.) At a Personal Interview of the Reverend Doctor Wheelock with the Reverend Mr. Kirkland , in order in an amicable and Christian manner to Settle Differences and Misunderstandings which have of late Subsisted to the great Dishonor of God, and wounding to the Redeemer's Cause. Hanover 30th October 1771. After Supplicating the Throne of Grace for Success in the Attempt, and a free and deliberate Reviewing and discoursing upon past Occurrences, it soon very evidently appeared that the great Causer of Discord and his Instruments had been very Busy, it was agreed upon to bury many things in silence which had been occasions of widening and continuing the Breech, which was the more easily agreed to as they soon found many misrepresentations made of Facts, and evil surmisings, inspired by evil Instruments, they conceded to the things following, viz. 1. that they never understood one another in many things till this meeting; and During the time of their misunderstanding instruments suitable to inspire jealousies and confirm each other in hard Thoughts and evil surmisings were not wanting, till Satan had gained his point. But they have now both conceived raised hopes that his mischief will finally fall upon his own head, and that order and unity will be the happy consequence of such jangle and confusion. 2. That Mr. Kirkland seems very sensible that his obligations to this Seminary and to the Honorable Trust in England are prior and much greater than to any other men or body of men. He also, when he put himself under the Honorable London Board in Boston, reserved, and they cheerfully granted him the liberty of performing any such agency for Dr. Wheelock , or this School, as should be consistent with the Business of his Mission, and that Honorable Board appeared well pleased with him, and are disposed to be generous toward his support. 3. That Mr. Kirkland continue his correspondence with Dr. Wheelock , and furnish him with such accounts as may be useful to promote the general design. 4. It is acknowledged upon review of past facts that Mr. Kirkland has suffered much in the Business of his Mission and his Expenses augmented for want of necessary supplies, especially in the year 1769 - which also acknowledged not to have been owing to any willful neglect of Dr. Wheelock . 5. That it is farther conceded that upon examining Accounts variety of circumstances and occurrences that Mr. Kirkland has acted with great integrity and a sincere, unfeigned Regard to the Honor and interest of Religion among the Indians in all the extraordinary charges attending his mission, particularly in the years 1769 and 1770-- Though his natural tenderness and openness of heart may have betrayed him into some charities where mature consideration would not have judged so expedient and that he may be too easily overcome by Indian importunity. Nor did the Doctor know till this day but that the whole of Mr. Kirkland's accounts and disbursments to the Indians had been reimbursed to him, for which he has paid interest for above two years. That it appears from Mr. Kirkland's accounts, that he has endeavored faithfully to improve what he has from time to time received through the hands of Dr. Wheelock with the Beneficence of Friends, for the furtherance of the Cause of God among the Indians, for his own immediate support, and in charities to the Indians, where necessity and the Honor of Religion required. that he has not laid up for himself or hired out the value of one shilling, and has nothing which he may properly call his own after seven years service, but his household furniture, horse, etc. 6. Also conceded that Mr. Kirkland has been friendly to this School since the unhappy misunderstanding took place between him and the Doctor, and ready to sacrifice his little all for Christ's Indian Cause; specified and confirmed by the following among other instances of like conduct. When the interest and credit of this School, about 2 years ago and since, were greatly exposed among the Indians, by false reports and unfriendly suggestions from evil minded Persons, of white people, Mr. Kirkland readily offered to stake his life against the sincerity of the Design, and the veracity and integrity of the Doctor and to remove the grand objection the Indians then made against embracing the Gospel, viz. "loosing their lands". - Mr. Kirkland often publicly declaring the true intent of the pious design and the founder of it, with all those he employed as Missionaries solemnly protested in the presence of nigh 200 Indians that he never would either purchase, accept of or any way own one foot of lands on the west side of Hudson's (or Albany) River, during his life which has given the Indians, in general and to some of them surprising, satisfaction and in a great measure removed that almost fatal embarrassment to propagating the Christian Faith among them. Many of the most sober and judicious have since observed to Mr. Kirkland that the Indians never would have conceived the least suspicion of his design nor of his generous and worthy employer had it not been for suggestions of that nature from the white people. And in consequence of this declaration and covenant with the Indians (which he deems sacred and holds inviolable) has refused to accept of several offers made him by gentlemen, in some late purchases of lands in that vicinity. That as the Doctor understands that representations have been made and transmitted home, as though Mr. Kirkland was extravagant in his expense among the Indians (particularly the two last years he was in the Doctor's immediate employ) if the honorable trust in England have received any such accounts the Doctor prays they may be burnt and of which desire he will give them the earliest intelligence. The Doctor never himself accused Mr. Kirkland with extravagance in his expenses, nor ever supposed he spent more than was useful and he (Mr. Kirkland ) thought to be necessary (considering the practice of the Jesuits who used to clothe the widow and fatherless and had large pensions for this same purpose) and if Mr. Kirkland had descried of the Doctor the double of what he did expend, he would have at any time been welcome to it, so long as he appeared engaged in the redeemer's cause, and that the Doctor has been always sorry Mr. Kirkland did not see cause to build a more reputable house and accept other accommodations for his comfort which the Doctor formerly desired him to lay out for. Nor does the Doctor conceive any suggestions of the nature have any justice in them, or that any judicious man will think they have, who only considers his situation, expense of transportation and the occasion he has taken to give to the poor among his people. That the reasons of Mr. Kirkland extraordinary expenses for the three years past, are, his building himself an house, procuring household furniture, moving his family and relieving the distresses of a number of his people. That Doctor Wheelock and Mr. Kirkland have agreed never to receive any reports of one another tending to discord, till they have opportunity by personal interview, or by writing to each other upon the head. If this had been done when they were so very far from suspicion of the evil that has happened, the Devil never would have had the door which he has found to disturb their Peace. That the Doctor has ever been much concerned for Mr. Kirkland's comfort and the success of his Mission, but through a multiplicity and variety of Business, with Mr. Kirkland's great distance etc. has been prevented the doing many things for Mr. Kirkland which lay much upon the Doctor's mind and which he took many endeavors for - particularly, the fixing a pension upon Mr. Kirkland , agreeable to the proposal of the Honorable Trust in England. [(On the back of the last page is the following memorandum in Kirkland's writing: That Mr. Kirkland be paid for those disbursements to the Indians, in the year 1770, viz. a pair of working cattle, plow, chain, etc. which were, in consequence of the Doctor's former advice and direction, given to the Indians in his name. Also œ27 L. M. that Mr. Kirkland have a Bill of Exchange given him on John Thomas Esquire for his arrearages N.B. Either, or neither of the above, as the Reverend Doctor pleases.) The paper is endorsed in Wheelock's hand in the margin of page 1: Articles of Agreement Between Mr. Kirkland and myself. The first sixteen and one-half lines, as far as the asterisk, are in Wheelock's writing; the rest in Kirkland's. Erasures are all as in the manuscript.]
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Attributes the late misunderstanding to the work of Satan. Recognizes that Samuel Kirkland's commitment to the London Board of Correspondents in Boston now more important than his other (earthly) commitments. Kirkland did suffer for supplies under Wheelock's patronage, although this was not because of willful neglect on Wheelock's part. Kirkland has not personally benefitted from any patronage, but has put it all into his mission work and the support of his family. Kirkland has also been supportive of Dartmouth. Wheelock "never himself accused Kirkland with extravagance". Wheelock and Kirkland agree not to believe reports injurious of the other until the injured party can be questioned on the issue.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-022b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Edward Wigglesworth to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1789-01-26
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Cambridge (England)
Abstract: Due to lack of forms for bills of the SSPCK, Samuel Kirkland is to draw on Mr. Wigglesworth's account.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-112b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Free Mason certificate of Membership for Abel Merrill
Names: Merril, Abel
Date: 1799-04-26
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 1 image file
Geography: Connecticut
Abstract: This document certifies that Abel Merrill is a Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Lodge No. 14, signed by the secretary John Mix.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: George Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, George Whitefield, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1797-05-01
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Hartford (Conn.), Hartford County (Conn.), Connecticut
Abstract: 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.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-196a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Hamilton Oneida Academy Trustees to Mr. Mistall, Jr
Names: Mistall, Jr.
Date: 1802-06-24
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Abstract: It is an itemizing of services rendered by Mistall and others to the Academy.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-217a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Hok's letter to Mr. Harris (translation of)
Names: Hok
Date: 1807-07-09
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Abstract: This letter glorifies God and Heaven and reminds all, red and white men alike, that one should give thanks for the water of Heaven etc.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-250b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: John Sargeant to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Sergeant, John, 1747-1824, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1791-07-09
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 138a Letter to Samuel Kirkland from John Sergeant S. July 9:1791 Reverend and Dear Sir Am happy to be dismissed from the Court a few days since - hope you will take all possible care of my people - Wish you to preach once at Tuscarora and that Mr. Occam might be there unnoticed believe it might do him much good - Mrs. Sergeant urges to have me tarry till after her visit - and fully determined - if I can get the money will send you 12 or 15 dollars to buy a good Cow for Jacob Gonk s wife
Show moreKirkland 138a Letter to Samuel Kirkland from John Sergeant S. July 9:1791 Reverend and Dear Sir Am happy to be dismissed from the Court a few days since - hope you will take all possible care of my people - Wish you to preach once at Tuscarora and that Mr. Occam might be there unnoticed believe it might do him much good - Mrs. Sergeant urges to have me tarry till after her visit - and fully determined - if I can get the money will send you 12 or 15 dollars to buy a good Cow for Jacob Gonk s wife he is one of Captain Hendricks companions if you can help her about a Cow - wish you to do it or give her the money - she I suppose has little or nothing to eat - a very clever woman - Wish you to exhort the people to take good care of fences and fetter unruly horses - give my love to Captain John tell him to keep up good courage - we shall be along by and by all is well. Joseph wants to stay and work to get him some clothing yours most sincerely in haste J Sergeant Reverend Mr. Kirkland [addressed on other side of sheet] The Reverend Samuel Kirkland Clinton Reverend John Sergeant July 1 1791
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Will return to Oneida area soon.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-138a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Ralph W., Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1806-04-14
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 243a Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland March 14, 1806 Honored Uncle - Yours by Mr. Bingham I have received and will attend to the contents. The reason why I have not been out before now, is because I have been obliged to pay very close attention to a sick Brother, both by day and by night. He is much better and is able to come into the Store a little, but not to do anything. I send to Aunt 2 lbs Coffee and a roll of Butter, which will be good with a little Codfish if it should be wan
Show moreKirkland 243a Ralph W. Kirkland to Samuel Kirkland March 14, 1806 Honored Uncle - Yours by Mr. Bingham I have received and will attend to the contents. The reason why I have not been out before now, is because I have been obliged to pay very close attention to a sick Brother, both by day and by night. He is much better and is able to come into the Store a little, but not to do anything. I send to Aunt 2 lbs Coffee and a roll of Butter, which will be good with a little Codfish if it should be wanted etc. Also some papers from Boston. No letters. Mr. L. has had a letter from Reverend J. T. Kirkland , all well etc. I hope to be able to ride out tomorrow evening. I am Respectfully yours R. W. Kirkland . Friday 2 o'clock PM March 14, 1806 Reverend Samuel Kirkland . Reverend Samuel Kirkland Paris Mr. Bingham Family Letters 1806 and 1807 R.W. Kirklands March 14th, 1806
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Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Ralph W. Kirkland apologizes for not getting out before now, but he has been nursing a sick brother. He sends two lbs. of coffee, a roll of butter and papers from Boston.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-243a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Carrington to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Carrington, Samuel
Date: 1790-06-04
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Lennox
Abstract: Carrington regrets that he will not be able to stay with the Kirkland family because of poor health.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-125a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to George W. Kirkland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Kirkland, George Whitefield
Date: 1795-08-21
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland needs boxes of glass and paints to finish his house: he requests that George pack them in a wagon for Schenectady. The Russel farm, of 300 acres plus the improvements, would bring Samuel Kirkland 3000 dollars.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-182a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Peter Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1791-01-14
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 5 image files
Text: Kirkland 132b Letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher . Stockbridge January 14, 1791. Reverend and Dear Sir, I have now to acknowledge your favors of the 8th and 30th of October last. They were sometime detained in Stockbridge, as my family were in expectation of my coming down from Oneida sooner than it was convenient for me to leave the Indian country, that I did not receive them till about four weeks ago. Their contents shall be duly attended to, so soon as my situation will admit
Show moreKirkland 132b Letter from Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Mr. Thacher . Stockbridge January 14, 1791. Reverend and Dear Sir, I have now to acknowledge your favors of the 8th and 30th of October last. They were sometime detained in Stockbridge, as my family were in expectation of my coming down from Oneida sooner than it was convenient for me to leave the Indian country, that I did not receive them till about four weeks ago. Their contents shall be duly attended to, so soon as my situation will admit. Permit me, Sir, to acquaint you, that I am just now returned from a tour to Philadelphia, where I was unexpectedly desired to meet a number of the Seneca Chiefs, who were at Philadelphia on business of importance with Congress; and partly on account of the disturbed and hostile situation of the Indians in the vicinity of the Miamis. I expect to set out early tomorrow morning for Oneida. -- You inform me that the Society in Scotland have determined to erect to schools in the Indian country. I congratulate the Honorable Board on this additional fruit of their extensively benevolent institution, which embraces objects of charity and the cause of religion and humanity, at so great a distance as the wilds of America. It will gladden the hearts of many of the poor Indians. May their pious care and liberal benefactions be productive of the most desirable effects, and they hereafter meet a divine reward. I am apprehensive, however, you will meet with some difficulty in finding persons, who are qualified for the business of teaching them and will cheerfully undertake it. I can as yet get sight of no one, who has the necessary and desirable qualifications for the difficult and self-denying employment, and is willing to make the absolutely unavoidable sacrifices. And should no one be procured by the ensuing summer, the expectations of the Senecas would be greatly disappointed, and the cause thereby injured, which you will readily conceive from the representation I gave of the state and disposition of that nation in my last year's journal--since which I have had many long conversations with some of that nation upon that subject.-- I shall write the Honorable Board more particularly and largely upon this head, when I have had an interview with Mr. Sergeant , with whom they desire me to consult on the subject of their letter. In the meantime it might be well to know of Mr. Crosby (whom I mentioned in my journal) if his usual state of health and bodily firmness be equal to the business, and if he would engage for life. his integrity and piety are undoubted. He would be very useful to the Indian Settlements on the West side of the Genesee River; river; which consist of seven small villages and contain in the whole about one thousand and eighty souls. In your favor of the 6. November I have the grateful information that the Society have authorized the Commissioners to make me a consideration for my uncommon expenditures among the Indians, during the famine in the year eighty nine: and you request me to exhibit to the Board an account of those extra expenditures, so that they may compensate me and if the account be reasonable, they will without doubt allow it". I am sorry it is not now in my power to produce a particular and minute account of those expenditures--as it might probably contribute to the more general satisfaction of the Honorable Board in their result upon the subject. Some of the memorandums I had taken were not reserved after I had made the estimation referred to and mentioned in my Journal, which was to the amount of one hundred and sixty dollars. At that time I was furnished with the means of making a pretty accurate statement of those extra and uncommon expenditures. All I can now say further upon the subject is that I then endeavoured to make a just but moderate account of those expenses, and what at that time would have made me good, or been considered as a bare reimbursement. And were the disadvantages I was subjected to in consequence of it, and the injury I sustained in my own interest to be considered, the sum I then stated would now be quite inadequate. But I do not wish, it would be most unreasonable in me to expect, that the Society should make up all the losses I am liable to meet with in the course of my mission. The famine, which so generally prevailed among all the Indians at that time was uncommon and distressing. No pecuniary consideration could induce me to be even a spectator of another such scene. I pray God, I may never be subjected to it. - I shall refer this compensation to the discretion and justice of the Commissioners and contentedly abide their judgement. I would not wish to have it in better hands unless of those who were experimentally taught. And every principle of benevolence would forbid the feeblest wish that any of that Honorable body might pass through the scenes, which fell to my lot among the Indians the year before last. I will add one word more; if it were a real charge or demand upon the principles of equity, I believe I could not with any justice to myself set it lower than I did. - I have distributed for the relief of the distressed, and in some instances for the encouragement encouragement of husbandry among them the year past about one half that sum. And I did it voluntarily and cheerfully, and without any expectation of an after consideration. I received a compensation from some gentlemen in the State of New York for some extra services rendered there not immediately connected with the duties of my mission nor interfering with them, which furnished me with the means of affording them this comfort and help. I trust a mere existence on personal subsistence is not my object in living among the Indians. I must see their good and happiness promoted, or my enjoyments are diminished and my happiness interrupted. Whenever I have received a charity myself or any consideration for any extra service, I have always considered myself as under peculiar obligations to do as much the more for the Indians; and the poor/emphatically they have always among them. I am confident however the Commissioners will consider my situation with that candour, tenderness and wisdom, with which their treatment of me has been distinguished. - The charge of a motherless family lies heavy upon me; and my long connection with the Indians and situation in their country exposes me to more expense than a stranger would be. There are six small villages in the neighborhood of Oneida ( all of which I visit and occasionally preach to) and there is not a one, which will not apply to me in cases of difficulty and distress - they have been more or less always accustomed to it. I have borne and must still continue to bear the burden and heat of the day. - I have been enabled through a kind providence to complete the Collegiate education of one Son and the other is now in his third year at College. My orphan family, while they reside at Stockbridge ( and without a head must necessarily be very chargeable. I have been with them but little more than two months for more than 2 years. These things I mention not by way of complaint, but as reasons for my being embarrassed. Whatever be, the reason, whether I have conducted unwisely or wickedly; I am, by some individuals grossly it may enviously and wickedly misrepresented, as to property circumstances and views. My outgoings have been so great, with the disadvantages under which I am obliged to support my family (altogether by hire and at the distance of 150 miles from my place of general residence, that I have sunk in my interest within two years more than 150 pounds including those extra expenditures among the Indians during the famine. I am sensible that my situation in the wilderness and influence with the Indians renders me an object of jealousy; but surely no person, who has but a small knowledge of what I suffered and have undergone for 26 years in the Indian country (unless of a very selfish and contracted mind) will grudge me or my children the small tract of wild land uncultivated which the Indians and the State of New York presented to both them and myself. If I may but have wisdom and grace to be faithful and be enabled to discharge the trust committed to me, so as to gratify my benevolent employers and meet the approbation of my God and Savior, all shall work together for good. - If any person, I am under great obligation to be thankful and humble, in regard to the extending of religious knowledge among the Indians. I am of late much encouraged from the disposition some individuals express, particularly of the Senecas, and they are very influential characters in that nations. - I am exceedingly sorry that I have not found leisure to transcribe my journal in order to forward by this opportunity, I pray the Honorable Board to have patience with me till the next month if I have been apparently negligent in this instance. As I am obliged to return to Oneida and my want of money is pressing, I have directed by Son Thornton to be the bearer of this to you; by him you will be so kind as to send me the consideration for the above mentioned extra expenditures. I should be very happy in paying my respects to the board in person and am very desirous of an interview with them; but I apprehend it will not be consistent with my situation and the state of things among the Indians, at least sooner than next May or June. My journey to Philadelphia at this time has very much deranged my plan of business for this winter particularly that of translating and composing some Psalms etc. into the Indian language, which are exceedingly wanted, likewise the making further preparations for the moving my family into the vicinity of Oneida, which must now be deferred till the ensuing summer or autumn. I have concluded by leave of Providence to move my motherless children into the wilderness where I may be able to pay some attention to them, which prosecuting the business of my mission. It is exceedingly difficult in their present situation to discharge the duty I owe them and pursue the great objects of my mission with that application, which is desirable and necessary. They must either remove to me or I come to them and leave the Indians, and the situation of the Indians is such and their expectations from me, that I had rather sink half my interest than relinquish my mission at present. My friends are divided in their opinions respecting the propriety and expediency of moving my family. May I have that wisdom, which is profitable to direct and be enabled so to commit my ways to the Lord that he may direct my steps. With sentiments of high esteem and sincere affection, I am, Reverend and Dear Sir Your obedient humble Servant Samuel Kirkland P.S. Upon reading over my letter I find that soon after I began I insensibly slid into a freedom of expression more consonant to the ideas of unintentional friend than an official character. The only apology I can make is that the character of the person to whom I was writing, naturally led to that freedom. You will please, Sir, to suppress any personalities in it which you may think unnecessary or unsuitable to communicate to the Board.
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Stockbridge (Mass.), Berkshire County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Recently returned from Philadelphia, where several Seneca chiefs met with Congress. Knows of no schoolmaster for the new Indian Schools. Suggests that the LBCB consult with Crosby. Apologizes for laxness in submitting journals. Kirkland family may join Samuel Kirkland in the wilderness.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-132b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Reverend Thacher
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Thacher, Peter, 1752-1802
Date: 1799-11-06
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: Boston (Mass.), Suffolk County (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: Samuel Kirkland is copying the remaining entries of his journal, up until his resignation from the Society. He tells Thacher that he has paid for the education of several Indians, asking for 228 dollars as reimbursement.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208i
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to Trustees of H. O. Academy. Deed
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808, Caulking, Ebenezer, Kirkland, George Whitefield, Matt, Jonas, White, Hugh
Date: 1795-05-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 image files
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.)
Note: Description: Handwritten document by Samuel Kirkland giving land to the Trustees of the Hamilton Oneida Academy.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-hak63
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Samuel Kirkland to the Board of Commissioners of the Society of Scotland
Names: Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1798
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 7 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Since his resignation of his office, Samuel Kirkland admits to the Board that he has undergone many misfortunes of monetary concern. He asks the Society for some relief. He explains that he resigned because he thought the Society wanted him to do so. In addition, he believed he could live on his own without the Society's stipend, especially working for the Corporation of Harvard College. However, it is not the case, and he feels that in his old age the Society could help him financially in recognition of all his hard work in earlier years.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-207b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: William Gregory to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Gregory, William, 1766-1840, Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808
Date: 1799-06-23
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Abstract: Reply for Samuel Kirkland's request for bread for the Sacrament is refused by Gregory because of the divergent manner in which Kirkland performs the ceremony.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-208e
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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