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New Haven, March 19, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D. Aux soins de M. M. DeLaunay et comp., au Havre en France

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H-2 1839, Mar. 29 Letter to E.R. in Europe from brother Charles in New Haven. Gives a "sketch of things political." Charles won more than half of the Whig votes in the city election even though the Whig poltical machine had put up another candidate, and thus his new responsiblities include presiding Show moreH-2 1839, Mar. 29 Letter to E.R. in Europe from brother Charles in New Haven. Gives a "sketch of things political." Charles won more than half of the Whig votes in the city election even though the Whig poltical machine had put up another candidate, and thus his new responsiblities include presiding at town meetings and examining candidates for electors. Three full pages of political news on the state and federal levels. On March 30th, Elisabeth squeezes a few lines on the space left by Charles. She says that Harriet gave birth to a baby daughter and Anna had a baby boy. Also mentions that Helen Tracy & husband are moving to Buffalo. She again indicates her eagerness to read his article in the Biblical Repository.
1839, March 29 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his brother Charles giving a "sketch of things political," as well as some family news from Elisabeth.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
Description: 4 pages, sent to Le Havre. New Haven Mar 30, NY April 1, Le Havre Mai 4, received May 13. Show less

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Title

New Haven, March 19, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D. Aux soins de M. M. DeLaunay et comp., au Havre en France

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Charles
Robinson, Elisabeth

Date

1839-03-29

Extent

4 images

Abstract

H-2 1839, Mar. 29 Letter to E.R. in Europe from brother Charles in New Haven. Gives a "sketch of things political." Charles won more than half of the Whig votes in the city election even though the Whig poltical machine had put up another candidate, and thus his new responsiblities include presiding at town meetings and examining candidates for electors. Three full pages of political news on the state and federal levels. On March 30th, Elisabeth squeezes a few lines on the space left by Charl... Show moreH-2 1839, Mar. 29 Letter to E.R. in Europe from brother Charles in New Haven. Gives a "sketch of things political." Charles won more than half of the Whig votes in the city election even though the Whig poltical machine had put up another candidate, and thus his new responsiblities include presiding at town meetings and examining candidates for electors. Three full pages of political news on the state and federal levels. On March 30th, Elisabeth squeezes a few lines on the space left by Charles. She says that Harriet gave birth to a baby daughter and Anna had a baby boy. Also mentions that Helen Tracy & husband are moving to Buffalo. She again indicates her eagerness to read his article in the Biblical Repository. Show less

Notes

1839, March 29 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his brother Charles giving a "sketch of things political," as well as some family news from Elisabeth.

Subjects

Scholarly publishing
Selectmen -- Connecticut -- New Haven

Geography

New Haven (Conn.)
Buffalo (N.Y.)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-h02d

Identifier

hamLibSparc:2408
local: yhm-spe-rob-h02d

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Edward Robinson Collection