Samuel has not heard from Thornton since they last saw each other at the Mohawk River. He mentions his recurring monetary problems, specifically the 100 dollars he paid for Eliza's education [see 197c]. Mrs. B[Ingham?] is threatening Samuel with a legal suit for 850 dollars.
Kirkland, J. T. & Kirkland, S. .
(1797, July 30).
Samuel Kirkland to John T. Kirkland.
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Kirkland, John Thornton and Kirkland, Samuel.
July 30th, 1797.
“Samuel Kirkland to John T. Kirkland”.
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