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New Haven, Feb. 26, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, aux soins de M. M. DeLaunay et comp. en France

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H-2 1839, Feb. 26 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in New Haven. Begins by telling her brother that his letter of Jan. 2nd arrived, but that of Dec. 12th did not. Wonders if he sent the latter via England for several packets were destroyed in a storm at Liverpool. She notes that the packets Show moreH-2 1839, Feb. 26 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in New Haven. Begins by telling her brother that his letter of Jan. 2nd arrived, but that of Dec. 12th did not. Wonders if he sent the latter via England for several packets were destroyed in a storm at Liverpool. She notes that the packets have reduced transatlantic fares to $100, whereas the steam ships charge $170. Tells him that George has moved his family into a house located two streets south of his former location. Indicates that George and Charles have plenty to do with their work. Charles is not only involved with law and insurance, but he is also a Whig committeeman and a canal committee man. Says she is impatient for the appearance of the April number of the Biblical Repository because it will carry Edward's article about his trip to the East.
1839, February 26 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
Description: 4 pages, sent to Le Havre. Calculating the times between letters, comparing to ER's former time in Germany. Show less

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Title

New Haven, Feb. 26, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, aux soins de M. M. DeLaunay et comp. en France

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Elisabeth

Date

1839-02-26

Extent

4 images

Abstract

H-2 1839, Feb. 26 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in New Haven. Begins by telling her brother that his letter of Jan. 2nd arrived, but that of Dec. 12th did not. Wonders if he sent the latter via England for several packets were destroyed in a storm at Liverpool. She notes that the packets have reduced transatlantic fares to $100, whereas the steam ships charge $170. Tells him that George has moved his family into a house located two streets south of his former location. Indicates th... Show moreH-2 1839, Feb. 26 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in New Haven. Begins by telling her brother that his letter of Jan. 2nd arrived, but that of Dec. 12th did not. Wonders if he sent the latter via England for several packets were destroyed in a storm at Liverpool. She notes that the packets have reduced transatlantic fares to $100, whereas the steam ships charge $170. Tells him that George has moved his family into a house located two streets south of his former location. Indicates that George and Charles have plenty to do with their work. Charles is not only involved with law and insurance, but he is also a Whig committeeman and a canal committee man. Says she is impatient for the appearance of the April number of the Biblical Repository because it will carry Edward's article about his trip to the East. Show less

Notes

1839, February 26 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.

Subjects

Sinai (Egypt) -- Antiquities
Palestine -- Description and travel
Sinai (Egypt) -- Description and travel
Political participation -- Connecticut -- New Haven
Canals -- Connecticut

Geography

New Haven (Conn.)
Great Britain

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-h02c

Identifier

hamLibSparc:2403
local: yhm-spe-rob-h02c

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Edward Robinson Collection