Detroit, Jan 2, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Elisabeth

1840-01-02

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H-2 1840, Jan. 2 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. Relays news from New Haven, namely that Nancy is too feeble to do very much. She has been downstairs but once since the birth of the baby [i.e. Oct. 30]. She and Charles are still deciding upon a name for the baby, either William Edward or Ernest, but Charles laments that one of these choices did not include his name. There is no gaiety in Detroit because of economic hard times and no public confidence. "Every man distrusts... Show moreH-2 1840, Jan. 2 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. Relays news from New Haven, namely that Nancy is too feeble to do very much. She has been downstairs but once since the birth of the baby [i.e. Oct. 30]. She and Charles are still deciding upon a name for the baby, either William Edward or Ernest, but Charles laments that one of these choices did not include his name. There is no gaiety in Detroit because of economic hard times and no public confidence. "Every man distrusts his neighbors. It is indeed a melancholy state of things." Elisabeth mentions that the price of flour is $5.50 and rents are very low, but even at reduced prices, people cannot afford such things. Show less

1840, January 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.

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