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SAMUEL KIRKLAND
(1741 - 1808) A Presbyterian missionary among the Oneida and Tuscarora people in North America. He was the founder (in 1793) of the Hamilton-Oneida Academy (later Hamilton College). He became an advisor and ambassador for the Iroquois during the Revolution persuaded many Oneidas and Tuscaroras to assist the American revolutionaries. After the war, he maintained good relations with the Indians and helped negotiate treaties and keep peace between Indians and whites. Rare A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Paris, Oneida Co., N.Y. , May 18, 1799. The missionary conveys his correspondent twenty dollars in the form of a draft, adding: "...The difficulties in procuring, or collecting money at this time of extreme scarcity in this part of the state, are inconceivable. Don't be offended at my small beginning, to discharge the note...". Small binding strip at verso of left margin, repaired seal tear at top margin, else very good.

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