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Andover, 5 May, 1829. Mr. Edward Robsinson, Paris (France). Aux soins de Messrs Curtis & Porter

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F-5 1829, May 5 Letter to E. R. from Moses Stuart in Andover. Reiterates concerns expressed in a previous letter that trustees of the seminary are purposely delaying any decision concerning the professorship vacated by Murdock. Assures E. R. that the faculty desires his return to Andover, and hints Show moreF-5 1829, May 5 Letter to E. R. from Moses Stuart in Andover. Reiterates concerns expressed in a previous letter that trustees of the seminary are purposely delaying any decision concerning the professorship vacated by Murdock. Assures E. R. that the faculty desires his return to Andover, and hints that if the trustees fill the present vacancy with someone else, then the faculty will press for the creation of a new position just for him. Refers to the "noble haul" of books E. R. shipped from Paris for Andover's library, but complains that several volumes arrived without maps. Submits Farrar's latest request for library books.
1829, May 5 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Moses Stuart in Andover.
3 pages; Stuart thinks on ER as substitute to Murdock. Lists books in the library, but maps are missing and needed.
Letters to E. R. from Moses Stuart, 1828–1829
Original digital object name: yhm-spe-rob-f05c Show less

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Title

Andover, 5 May, 1829. Mr. Edward Robsinson, Paris (France). Aux soins de Messrs Curtis & Porter

Names

Stuart, Moses, 1780-1852
Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Murdock, James, 1776-1856
Andover Theological Seminary

Date

1829-05-05

Extent

4 images

Abstract

F-5 1829, May 5 Letter to E. R. from Moses Stuart in Andover. Reiterates concerns expressed in a previous letter that trustees of the seminary are purposely delaying any decision concerning the professorship vacated by Murdock. Assures E. R. that the faculty desires his return to Andover, and hints that if the trustees fill the present vacancy with someone else, then the faculty will press for the creation of a new position just for him. Refers to the "noble haul" of books E. R. shipped from ... Show moreF-5 1829, May 5 Letter to E. R. from Moses Stuart in Andover. Reiterates concerns expressed in a previous letter that trustees of the seminary are purposely delaying any decision concerning the professorship vacated by Murdock. Assures E. R. that the faculty desires his return to Andover, and hints that if the trustees fill the present vacancy with someone else, then the faculty will press for the creation of a new position just for him. Refers to the "noble haul" of books E. R. shipped from Paris for Andover's library, but complains that several volumes arrived without maps. Submits Farrar's latest request for library books. Show less

Notes

1829, May 5 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Moses Stuart in Andover.

Subjects

Theology -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Europe -- 19th century
Congregationalists -- United States -- Biography
Job creation
Procrastination
Theological seminary trustees
Books -- Evaluation

Geography

Andover (Mass.)
Paris (France)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-f05c

Identifier

hamLibSparc:1035
local: yhm-spe-rob-f05c

Is Part of

Edward Robinson Collection
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections