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C-4 1822, April 9 Letter to E. R. in Andover [?] from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton in Clinton. Apparently E. R. had sent him a "specimen" of his Homer which his uncle found very acceptable. Mentions that the faculty of Hamilton College "considered to introduce it" and thus several copies of it should Show moreC-4 1822, April 9 Letter to E. R. in Andover [?] from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton in Clinton. Apparently E. R. had sent him a "specimen" of his Homer which his uncle found very acceptable. Mentions that the faculty of Hamilton College "considered to introduce it" and thus several copies of it should be sent to Utica. E. R.'s plan for a trip to Europe also meets with his uncle's approval. Norton then gives him some local news: the college is planning to erect North Hall; Nancy Bristoll married Mr. Platt of Plattsburgh.
1822, April 9 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton.
Eliza Kirkland and Edward Robinson papers (1812–21). Letters to E. R. from John T. Kirkland (1821) and Asahel S. Norton (1822)
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Title

Clinton, 3d April, 1822. Dear Sir, Your letter from Andover was duly recieved

Names

Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Bristoll, Nancy
Norton, Asahel Strong, 1765-1853
Hamilton College (Clinton, N.Y.)

Date

1822-04-09

Extent

2 images

Abstract

C-4 1822, April 9 Letter to E. R. in Andover [?] from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton in Clinton. Apparently E. R. had sent him a "specimen" of his Homer which his uncle found very acceptable. Mentions that the faculty of Hamilton College "considered to introduce it" and thus several copies of it should be sent to Utica. E. R.'s plan for a trip to Europe also meets with his uncle's approval. Norton then gives him some local news: the college is planning to erect North Hall; Nancy Bristoll married... Show moreC-4 1822, April 9 Letter to E. R. in Andover [?] from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton in Clinton. Apparently E. R. had sent him a "specimen" of his Homer which his uncle found very acceptable. Mentions that the faculty of Hamilton College "considered to introduce it" and thus several copies of it should be sent to Utica. E. R.'s plan for a trip to Europe also meets with his uncle's approval. Norton then gives him some local news: the college is planning to erect North Hall; Nancy Bristoll married Mr. Platt of Plattsburgh. Show less

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1822, April 9 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton.

Subjects

Epic poetry, Greek
Editors -- United States -- Correspondence
Mentoring in education

Geography

Clinton (N.Y.)

Local ID

yhm-spe-rob-c04c

Identifier

hamLibSparc:631
local: yhm-spe-rob-c04c

Is Part of

Edward Robinson Collection
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections