Hancock, John, 1737-1793. John Hancock Collection, 1754-1792. [Receipt signed by Samuel Kirkland for support as a missionary, 1773 October 9]. UAI 50.27.73 Box 1, Folder 11, Harvard University Archives.

Boston {October} 9. 1773

{Received} of the {Honorable} John Hancock {Esquire} Treasurer of Harvard College sixty five pounds sterling being the sum voted by the Corporation to be advanced to me for my support as a missionary among the Indians at Oneide for the current year commencing the fourth of this instant October -- And fifteen pounds {sterling} which by their direction I have advanced to Deacon Thomas and the other Indian catechists the year past --

{Samuel} Kirkland

65 - 15 ____ £ 80 ____ £ 106.13.4 {Lawful}

{Reverend} {Samuel} Kirkland {received] for £80. {Sterling} {October} 9. 1773 Enter'd [In another handwriting:] {Lawfully} £106.13.4 [illegible}