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Detroit, Sept. 2, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., aus soins de M.M. DeLaunay et comp, au Havre en France

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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

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Title

Detroit, Sept. 2, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., aus soins de M.M. DeLaunay et comp, au Havre en France

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Elisabeth

Date

1839-09-02

Extent

4 images

Abstract

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 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... 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." Show less

Notes

1839, September 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.

Subjects

Bible -- Geography -- Publishing
Detroit (Mich.) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 19th century

Geography

Troy (N.Y.)
Detroit (Mich.)
Fonda (N.Y.)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-h02i

Identifier

hamLibSparc:2431
local: yhm-spe-rob-h02i

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Edward Robinson Collection