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Andover, Jan. 5, 1822. Mr. Charles Robinson, Southington, Conn. Directions about the books etc. at Clinton

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F-1 1822, Jan. 5 Letter to Charles Robinson in Southington, CT from E. R. in Andover. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, etc. Located among the various deeds pertaining to properties in Clinton (cited elsewhere) were two small p Show moreF-1 1822, Jan. 5 Letter to Charles Robinson in Southington, CT from E. R. in Andover. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, etc. Located among the various deeds pertaining to properties in Clinton (cited elsewhere) were two small papers (undated) which appear to be related to the letter cited above. One is in E. R.'s hand and is signed by him. It is a list of things to be done for him in Clinton, such as "bring home from Mr. W [illiams] the following papers, viz. Mrs. Kirkland's deed," and pick up "nos. of New Edinburgh Encyclopedia at Wm. Williams." Some of the requests have information penciled in above or below them. The second paper is in a different hand and is a list of 16 "books not found," including Prof. Norton's Discourses and Woodworth's Poems.
1822, January 5 - Letter to Charles Robinson from Edward Robinson. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, New York, etc.
2 pages. ER in Andover Seminary instructs his brother Charles (in Southington) about his books and documents left in Clinton, New York, and the farm.
Letter to Charles Robinson from E. R., 5 January 1822
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Title

Andover, Jan. 5, 1822. Mr. Charles Robinson, Southington, Conn. Directions about the books etc. at Clinton

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Charles

Date

1822-01-05

Extent

4 images

Abstract

F-1 1822, Jan. 5 Letter to Charles Robinson in Southington, CT from E. R. in Andover. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, etc. Located among the various deeds pertaining to properties in Clinton (cited elsewhere) were two small papers (undated) which appear to be related to the letter cited above. One is in E. R.'s hand and is signed by him. It is a list of things to be done for him in Clinton, such as "bring home from Mr.... Show moreF-1 1822, Jan. 5 Letter to Charles Robinson in Southington, CT from E. R. in Andover. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, etc. Located among the various deeds pertaining to properties in Clinton (cited elsewhere) were two small papers (undated) which appear to be related to the letter cited above. One is in E. R.'s hand and is signed by him. It is a list of things to be done for him in Clinton, such as "bring home from Mr. W [illiams] the following papers, viz. Mrs. Kirkland's deed," and pick up "nos. of New Edinburgh Encyclopedia at Wm. Williams." Some of the requests have information penciled in above or below them. The second paper is in a different hand and is a list of 16 "books not found," including Prof. Norton's Discourses and Woodworth's Poems. Show less

Notes

1822, January 5 - Letter to Charles Robinson from Edward Robinson. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, New York, etc.

Subjects

Moving, Household
Mailing lists -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Deeds
Private libraries -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Brothers -- Correspondence -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Brothers -- Connecticut -- Southington -- Correspondence

Geography

Clinton (N.Y.)
Southington (Conn.)
Andover (Mass.)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-f01a

Identifier

hamLibSparc:1138
local: yhm-spe-rob-f01a

Is Part of

Edward Robinson Collection
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections