Description: Bibliotheca sacra, or, Tracts and essays on topics connected with Biblical literature and theology (Where to cite this periodical Robinson edits?) or ignore? (CS)
C-1 1818, Aug. 24 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. He writes to say how happy he is that she has decided to marry and that she should not postpone the date of the ceremony to accommodate his travel plans. In fact, he rather urges her to be married before he pays a visit to Clinton in September.
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1818, August 24 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, congratulating Eliza for her upcoming marriage to Robinson.
C-1 1818, Aug. 5 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. John responds to Eliza's queries about whether or not she should marry Robinson. John gives advice on how to turn away Robinson's interest in her, should she desire to do so. He also encourages her and their mother to visit him in Cambridge and stay in his house. Alludes to financial problems experienced by Eliza in connection with the settlement of the Kirkland estate.
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1818, August 5 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, offering Eliza advice on marrying or, if she chooses, rejecting Robinson.
C-6 1821, Aug. 28 Promissory note between E. R. and Amanda Norton. On a scrap of paper is written: "$30. Two years after date I promise to pay to Amanda Norton, administratrix of the estate of Seth Norton deceased, thirty dollars for value received with interest. August 28, 1821 / Edward [Robinson]." The "Robinson has been ripped off the paper. On the reserve side of this paper is written: E. Robinson . . . $30 / 2.10 + 1.05 + .35 = $3.40 + $30 = $33.40.
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1821, August 28 - Promissory note between Edward Robinson and Amanda Norton. One side reads $30, the other $33.40.
F-6 1828, July 15 Letter to E. R. from Geo. Ficknor in Berlin. Indicates that two young gentlemen, Wm. Barry and James Richmond, are setting out for Germany to pursue their theological studies. They plan to meet with E. R. at Ficknor's suggestion.
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1828, July 15 - Letter to Edward Robinson from George Ticknor, indicating that two young men, William Barry and James Richmond, plan to meet with Robinson in Germany.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
F-6 1828, Aug. 26 Letter to E. R. from Enoch Pond, Editor of the Spirit of the Pilgrims by Mr. Edwards of Boston. Informs E. R. that the published issues of the Spirit are being sent to Paris for him to read during the winter. He is also sending 4 additional sets to E. R. for distribution to Prof. Tholuck, Dr. Hahn of Leipzig, and 2 sets to be disposed of "at your discretion." Pond would like to receive similar works from the continent in exchange, or to open a correspondence with individuals for theological discussions. Invites E. R. to write him concerning "anything and everything which you may think it of importance to communicate."
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1828, August 26 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Enoch Pond, Editor of the Spirit of the Pilgrims. Informs Robinson that the published issues of the Spirit are being sent to Paris for read during the winter, etc.
F-6 1829, Feb. 6 Letter to E. R. from Henry Hill in Boston. Indicates the interest on a $1000 bond, given by William Robinson (E.R.'s father), was paid to Oct. 30, 1826, being the time when the payment of the principal of $500 was completed. Since that time no payment of interest has been made, and Hill asks E. R. for instructions in the matter. Mentions that Mr. Anderson and Mr. Evarts are away from the office at the present time.
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1829, February 6 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Henry Hill, asking instructions on a payment of interest.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.