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Detroit, April 20, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin Prussia

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H-2 1840, April 20 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. She writes that "Charles has entered into political life with all his heart and mind and so devotes himself unsparingly to the furtherance of the Whig cause." The opposition has called Harrison the "Log Cabin candidate" and now Show moreH-2 1840, April 20 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. She writes that "Charles has entered into political life with all his heart and mind and so devotes himself unsparingly to the furtherance of the Whig cause." The opposition has called Harrison the "Log Cabin candidate" and now his friends have taken the appellation and are making much of it. Log cabins are rising in many places--used for committee rooms, etc. Confirms that George is moving to Northampton in May. She expects her sister Sophia to come from Buffalo as soon as navigation on Lake Erie resumes. She says Detroit is so depressed that anyone who survives the present crises is sure to succeed in the future. Indicates that Theodore and Anna Tracy are doing well, live in a fine house, and have a garden with several varieties of grapes and plum trees.
1840, April 20 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing Charles Robinson's political life.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
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Title

Detroit, April 20, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin Prussia

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Robinson, Elisabeth
Robinson family

Date

1840-04-20

Extent

2 images

Abstract

H-2 1840, April 20 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. She writes that "Charles has entered into political life with all his heart and mind and so devotes himself unsparingly to the furtherance of the Whig cause." The opposition has called Harrison the "Log Cabin candidate" and now his friends have taken the appellation and are making much of it. Log cabins are rising in many places--used for committee rooms, etc. Confirms that George is moving to Northampton in May. She expe... Show moreH-2 1840, April 20 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. She writes that "Charles has entered into political life with all his heart and mind and so devotes himself unsparingly to the furtherance of the Whig cause." The opposition has called Harrison the "Log Cabin candidate" and now his friends have taken the appellation and are making much of it. Log cabins are rising in many places--used for committee rooms, etc. Confirms that George is moving to Northampton in May. She expects her sister Sophia to come from Buffalo as soon as navigation on Lake Erie resumes. She says Detroit is so depressed that anyone who survives the present crises is sure to succeed in the future. Indicates that Theodore and Anna Tracy are doing well, live in a fine house, and have a garden with several varieties of grapes and plum trees. Show less

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1840, April 20 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing Charles Robinson's political life.

Subjects

Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1840
Vice-Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1840
Detroit (Mich.) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 19th century
Recessions -- Michigan -- Detroit -- History -- 19th century

Geography

Berlin Germany)
Detroit (Mich.)
Northampton (Mass.)
Buffalo (N.Y.)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-h02q

Identifier

hamLibSparc:2467
local: yhm-spe-rob-h02q

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Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Edward Robinson Collection