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 and was returning Home—
Tuesday went to Old Oneida—a Council was called—
Chiefs met — made a speech to them in which
desired their Mind about receiving the Gospel—
if they consented, offered to preach once a week—
And to satisfy myself of their Sincerity and Friend
ship, inquired 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 Doctor Should fully know their dis
position about the Gospel — that was going to
send directly to New England and 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 — and send an ans‐
wer the next Morning—
tained an Interpreter and was returning Home—
Tuesday went to Old Oneida—a Council was called—
Chiefs met — made a speech to them in which
desired their Mind about receiving the Gospel—
if they consented, offered to preach once a week—
And to satisfy myself of their Sincerity and Friend
ship, inquired 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 Doctor Should fully know their dis
position about the Gospel — that was going to
send directly to New England and 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 — and send an ans‐
wer the next Morning—
Yesterday a messenger came with the Result of
the Council — said they were willing and desirous of
From Mr. Aaron Kinne
June 23. 1768
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 him if they
thought one was coming to live with them they did not
understand me — all I wanted was to know their mind
fully — though, if they were engaged and behaved well, 'twas
likely they would be considered — Today he came
with Yesterday's Result — they and this Castle were one —
they had young persons that would get drunk and
then they would abuse the Minister — upon the whole
if they could have preaching once a week they would be sa‐
tisfied and thankful —
The Chiefs of the Tribes are to Meet at Sir William's
in about a Month — the Onondagas are determined
not to give an Answer to their offer till then — and 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,
and send it then — Desiring the Enlargement of the
Redeemer's Kingdom among the Heathen — and praying
that the School may be succeeded and blessed to that End,
am,
the Council — said they were willing and desirous of
From Mr. Aaron Kinne
June 23. 1768
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 him if they
thought one was coming to live with them they did not
understand me — all I wanted was to know their mind
fully — though, if they were engaged and behaved well, 'twas
likely they would be considered — Today he came
with Yesterday's Result — they and this Castle were one —
they had young persons that would get drunk and
then they would abuse the Minister — upon the whole
if they could have preaching once a week they would be sa‐
tisfied and thankful —
The Chiefs of the Tribes are to Meet at Sir William's
in about a Month — the Onondagas are determined
not to give an Answer to their offer till then — and 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,
and send it then — Desiring the Enlargement of the
Redeemer's Kingdom among the Heathen — and praying
that the School may be succeeded and blessed to that End,
am,
Honoured Doctor,
Your
most obedient and
humble Servant,
Aaron Kinne.
Rev. Dr. Wheelock
Your
most obedient and
humble Servant,
Aaron Kinne.
Rev. Dr. Wheelock
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