Presbyterian minister and missionary who served the Oneida and Tuscarora peoples of western New York state (1741-1808). Kirkland was also involved with the Iroquois tribes, and played an instrumental role in negotiating New York's land purchase from the Iroquois after the Revolutionary War. ALS signed "Saml. Kirkland," one page, 7.5 x 4.5, June 7, 1767. Handwritten letter to Loyalist military officer and fur trader John Butler, in part: "Please to pay Lieut: Rd. Aylmer the sum of thirteen pound N. York." In fine condition.
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