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Southington, August 29th, 1828. Mr. Edward Robinson, to the care of Messieurs B. Curtis & Porter, Paris.

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G-2 1828, Aug. 29 Letter to E. R. (c/o of Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington, CT. Tells how the family in Southington marked the occasion of E. R.'s marriage to Therese: "after the fashion of our country we had what we called wedding cake and on the 6th we had a small Show moreG-2 1828, Aug. 29 Letter to E. R. (c/o of Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington, CT. Tells how the family in Southington marked the occasion of E. R.'s marriage to Therese: "after the fashion of our country we had what we called wedding cake and on the 6th we had a small party." Mentions going to New Haven to visit and encountered there a student rebellion at Yale College caused by "improper food." Also briefly states that Miss Elisa Kirkland spent 2 days in town (i.e. New Haven) last week but did not call on the Robinsons. Notes news of Hamilton College, namely that Mr. Montieth's professorship is abolished and there are but 20 students enrolled.
1828, August 29- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing the family's celebration of his marriage and providing news from Hamilton College.
Letters to E. R. from Elisabeth, 1829
Description: 4 pages; sent to Paris, to the office of Benjamin Curtis and David C. Porter in Paris. ER (see Letter Journal) met Curtis, then an employee of Porter, on the ship sailing to Europe in June-July 1826. David L. Ogden (1792-1863), studies in Andover, pastor Southington 1821-1836. Show less

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Title

Southington, August 29th, 1828. Mr. Edward Robinson, to the care of Messieurs B. Curtis & Porter, Paris

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Elisabeth
Hamilton College (Clinton, N.Y.)
Curtis & Porter|t-corporate|a-local|

Date

1828-08-29

Extent

4 images

Abstract

G-2 1828, Aug. 29 Letter to E. R. (c/o of Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington, CT. Tells how the family in Southington marked the occasion of E. R.'s marriage to Therese: "after the fashion of our country we had what we called wedding cake and on the 6th we had a small party." Mentions going to New Haven to visit and encountered there a student rebellion at Yale College caused by "improper food." Also briefly states that Miss Elisa Kirkland spent 2 days in town ... Show moreG-2 1828, Aug. 29 Letter to E. R. (c/o of Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington, CT. Tells how the family in Southington marked the occasion of E. R.'s marriage to Therese: "after the fashion of our country we had what we called wedding cake and on the 6th we had a small party." Mentions going to New Haven to visit and encountered there a student rebellion at Yale College caused by "improper food." Also briefly states that Miss Elisa Kirkland spent 2 days in town (i.e. New Haven) last week but did not call on the Robinsons. Notes news of Hamilton College, namely that Mr. Montieth's professorship is abolished and there are but 20 students enrolled. Show less

Notes

1828, August 29- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing the family's celebration of his marriage and providing news from Hamilton College.

Subjects

Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- Clinton -- Departments -- Dissolution

Geography

Hamilton College (Clinton, N.Y.)
New Haven (Conn.)
Southington (Conn.)
Paris (France)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-g02b

Identifier

hamLibSparc:2170
local: yhm-spe-rob-g02b

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Edward Robinson Collection