Samuel Kirkland relates to his son the strong feelings that his son's most recent letter aroused concerning the affectionate bonds between father and son and the paternal/filial responsibilities that are required as one grows older. He informs his on that despite ill-health he has continued to preach through the summer, and that God has comforted him in his pain. Samuel reinforces the importance and magnitude of his son's theological studies and the necessity of spiritual diligence and devotion.
Kirkland, J. T. & Kirkland, S. .
(1796, January 11).
Samuel Kirkland to John T. Kirkland.
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Kirkland, John Thornton and Kirkland, Samuel.
January 11th, 1796.
“Samuel Kirkland to John T. Kirkland”.
Last modified March 16, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/bfedd416-0492-41be-9797-479abd307c06