Upon hearing that the Sheriff of Herkimer had offered the Hamilton Oneida Academy for sale, Thornton writes George to find out how such an "accursed proceeding" could take place. Despite some doubts to its survival, Thornton still supports it, and wants to know why George and Samuel are not trustees. He wants some action by the trustees in order to prevent such a transaction that would mortify the whole family. P.S. He expounds on the topic of business and their own future.
Kirkland, G. W. & Kirkland, J. T. .
(1796, October 14).
John T. Kirkland to George Kirkland.
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Kirkland, George Whitefield and Kirkland, John Thornton.
October 14th, 1796.
“John T. Kirkland to George Kirkland”.
Last modified March 16, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/9efb63cc-90d5-4a10-a51f-149e2389168b