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Detroit, Nov. 27, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin Prussia

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H-2 1839, Nov. 27 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. [very light ink and difficult to read] She writes the letter on the day preceding the annual festival of Thanksgiving proclaimed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Illinois, but not in Michigan. Says "there is a political Show moreH-2 1839, Nov. 27 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. [very light ink and difficult to read] She writes the letter on the day preceding the annual festival of Thanksgiving proclaimed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Illinois, but not in Michigan. Says "there is a political revolution in this state and Judge Woodbridge, whose wife is a Trumbull, is the Whig Governor." Gen. Scott and a regiment of soldiers is stationed in Dearborn because "rumor has it that the patriots might make trouble."
1839, November 27 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
Description: 4 pages; sent Detroit Nov. 27 1839, received Berlin March 5 1840 (!). Elisabeth R. explains delays in letters. Show less

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Title

Detroit, Nov. 27, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin Prussia

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Elisabeth

Date

1839-11-27

Extent

4 images

Abstract

H-2 1839, Nov. 27 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. [very light ink and difficult to read] She writes the letter on the day preceding the annual festival of Thanksgiving proclaimed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Illinois, but not in Michigan. Says "there is a political revolution in this state and Judge Woodbridge, whose wife is a Trumbull, is the Whig Governor." Gen. Scott and a regiment of soldiers is stationed in Dearborn because "rumor has it that the patriot... Show moreH-2 1839, Nov. 27 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. [very light ink and difficult to read] She writes the letter on the day preceding the annual festival of Thanksgiving proclaimed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Illinois, but not in Michigan. Says "there is a political revolution in this state and Judge Woodbridge, whose wife is a Trumbull, is the Whig Governor." Gen. Scott and a regiment of soldiers is stationed in Dearborn because "rumor has it that the patriots might make trouble." Show less

Notes

1839, November 27 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.

Subjects

Canada -- History -- Rebellion, 1837-1838
Generals -- United States -- History -- 19th century

Geography

Berlin (Germany)
Detroit (Mich.)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-h02m

Identifier

hamLibSparc:2451
local: yhm-spe-rob-h02m

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Edward Robinson Collection