Aaron Kinne, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1768 June 23
Date23 June, 1768
Call Number768373.1
abstractKinne writes that the Oneidas have agreed to his proposal for a more permanent ministry.
handwritingFormal handwriting is clear and legible. The trailer on one recto is in an unknown hand.
paperSingle large sheet is in good condition, with light staining, creasing and wear.
inkBrown-black.
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When I wrote last had ob‐
tained an Interpreter & was returning Home—
Tuesday went to O. Onida—a Council was calld—
Chiefs met — made a speech to them in which
desired[illegible]their Mind about receiveing the
Gospel—
if they conſented, offer'd to preach once a week—
And to satiſfy myſelf of their Sincerity & Friend
ship, enquired what they should think about
having a Minister tarry with them in a more
steady way — telling them 'twas of great impor‐
tance that the D.r Should fully know their dis
position about the Gospel — that was going to
send directly to N England & give an account of
what they said— But some of the House being
absent— refused an Answer — said in the Evening
they would all be at Home, when they would consi
der what had been laid before them — & send an ans‐
wer the next Morning—
tained an Interpreter & was returning Home—
Tuesday went to O. Onida—a Council was calld—
Chiefs met — made a speech to them in which
desired
if they conſented, offer'd to preach once a week—
And to satiſfy myſelf of their Sincerity & Friend
ship, enquired what they should think about
having a Minister tarry with them in a more
steady way — telling them 'twas of great impor‐
tance that the D.r Should fully know their dis
position about the Gospel — that was going to
send directly to N England & give an account of
what they said— But some of the House being
absent— refused an Answer — said in the Evening
they would all be at Home, when they would consi
der what had been laid before them — & send an ans‐
wer the next Morning—
Yesterday a Meſsenger came with the Result of
the Council — said they were willing & desirous of
once a Week— should be glad of a Minister to tarry with
them but had not Provision — the Council determined
further to consider that Matter — I toldthim if they
tho't one was coming to live with them they did not
understand me — all I wanted was to know their mind
fully — tho', if they were engaged & behaved well, 'twas
likely they would be considered — To day he came
with Yesterday's Result — they & this Castle were one —
they had young Perſons that would get drunk &
then they would abuse the Mindister — upon the whole
if they could have preaching once a week they would be sa‐
tiſfy'd & thankful —
The Chiefs of the Tribes are to Meet at S.r William's
in about a Month — the Onondagaes are determin'd
not to give an Answer to their offer till then — & then
in the presence of all — William has been to Canase‐
raga — to bring a Child designed for the school — the
Mother said 'twas too Young — would keep it till sp[gap: blotted_out][guess: ri]ng,
& send it then — Desiring the Enlargement of the
Redeemer's Kingdom among the Heathen — & praying
that the School may be succeeded & bleſs'd to that End,
am,
the Council — said they were willing & desirous of
once a Week— should be glad of a Minister to tarry with
them but had not Provision — the Council determined
further to consider that Matter — I told
tho't one was coming to live with them they did not
understand me — all I wanted was to know their mind
fully — tho', if they were engaged & behaved well, 'twas
likely they would be considered — To day he came
with Yesterday's Result — they & this Castle were one —
they had young Perſons that would get drunk &
then they would abuse the Min
if they could have preaching once a week they would be sa‐
tiſfy'd & thankful —
The Chiefs of the Tribes are to Meet at S.r William's
in about a Month — the Onondagaes are determin'd
not to give an Answer to their offer till then — & then
in the presence of all — William has been to Canase‐
raga — to bring a Child designed for the school — the
Mother said 'twas too Young — would keep it till sp[gap: blotted_out][guess: ri]ng,
& send it then — Desiring the Enlargement of the
Redeemer's Kingdom among the Heathen — & praying
that the School may be succeeded & bleſs'd to that End,
am,
Hon,,d Doct.r,
Your
most obedient &
humble Servant,
Aaron Kinne.
[bottom]Rev..d D.r Wheelock
Your
most obedient &
humble Servant,
Aaron Kinne.
[bottom]Rev..d D.r Wheelock
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