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H-2 1839, Sept. 2 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in Detroit. Elisabeth expresses disappointment that Edward is delaying his return to the states because he needs more time to complete his book. Indicates that Detroit is experiencing very hard economic times, with over 400 houses and stores Show moreH-2 1839, Sept. 2 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in Detroit. Elisabeth expresses disappointment that Edward is delaying his return to the states because he needs more time to complete his book. Indicates that Detroit is experiencing very hard economic times, with over 400 houses and stores unoccupied because 1500 people have left the city in search of work. Banks are failing and Michigan's money is "not in good repute in the East." Mentions that Emma Willard married a Dr. Yates, but "he treated her with neglect and unkindness, so she left him and returned to Troy." In a postscript is added: "I see by the newspapers that our uncle Romantha died recently in Fonda, NY."
1839, September 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
Description: 4 pages; sent to Le Havre. Smith is already in the US, and contacted Charles Robinson. Show less