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Stockbridge Indians - Missions - Early works to 1800
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Gospel ministers must be fit for the Master's use, and prepared to every good work, if they would be vessels unto honour: illustrated in a sermon preached at Deerfield, August 31. 1735. At the ordination of Mr. John Sargent, to the evangelical ministry, with a special reference to the Indians of Houssatonnoc, who have lately manifested their desires to receive the Gospel. By Nathanael Appleton, M.A. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge. [Four lines of Scripture texts]
Appleton, Nathaniel, 1693-1784.Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735]- Books
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A letter from the Revd Mr. Sergeant of Stockbridge, to Dr. Colman of Boston; containing Mr. Sergeant's proposal of a more effectual method for the education of Indian children; to raise 'em if possible into a civil and industrious people; by introducing the English language among them; and thereby instilling into their minds and hearts, with a more lasting impression, the principles of virtue and piety. Made publick by Dr. Colman at the desire of Mr. Sergeant, with some general account of what the Rev. Mr. Isaac Hollis of ---- has already done for the sons o this Indian tribe of Houssatannoc, now erected into a township by the General Court, and called Stockbridge. [Three lines of Scripture texts]
Sergeant, John, 1710-1749.Date: 1743- Books
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Historical memoirs, relating to the Housatunnuk Indians: or, An account of the methods used, and pains taken, for the propagation of the Gospel among that heathenish-tribe, and the success thereof, under the ministry of the late Reverend Mr. John Sergeant: together, with the character of that eminently worthy missionary; and an address to the people of this country, representing the very great importance of attaching the Indians to their interest, not only by treating them justly and kindly, but by using proper endeavours to settle Christianity among them. By Samuel Hopkins, A.M. Pastor of a church in Springfield. [Two lines from Peter]
Hopkins, Samuel, 1693-1755.Date: 1753