C-1 1817, July 23 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge MA. He tells of his visiting relatives in Lebanon, CT. Also tells of the death of Sophia Hill and the care he took to alleviate the sorrows of her family.
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1817, July 23 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1817, April 15 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from John Thornton Kirkland in Cambridge, MA. Describes how he can accommodate guests by rearranging the sleeping quarters for those currently boarding with him. He therefore is encouraging his mother and sister to pay him a visit. Encloses $50 with this letter.
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1817, April 15 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1818, Feb. 20 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Mentions that he is sending a check which must be signed by Mr. Lothrup (presumably her brother-in-law, John Lothrup).
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1818, February 20 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1817, Sept. 15 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Salutation reads: "My dear Miss Kirkland." He asks her to come and pay him a visit. He alludes to a disagreement between them and asks her to have patience with him. Encloses $30, to make up the difference between the $20 previously sent and that which he normally sends.
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1817, September 15 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-4 1821, Dec. 1 Letter to E. R., Southington, CT from J.T. Kirkland, Cambridge, MA. It seems that E. R. had sent a plan for "studying divinity at Yale, Harvard, or Andover" to his brother-in-law (son of Samuel Kirkland and Pres. of Harvard) and this is John's reply. Enclosed in the original letter was another from Dr. Popkin at Andover [?] who apparently thought it would be a good idea for E. R. to study at Andover, especially with regard to his planned edition of the Iliad. In a postscript, John tells E. R. that Harvard would patronize his new book, if it is recommended by the Greek department. Suggests Dr. Popkin read the manuscript before it goes to press.
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1821, December 1 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John Thornton Kirkland regarding Robinson's plans to study divinity at Yale, Harvard, or Andover.
1868, April 20 - Letter to Edward Robinson, Jr. from Henry W. Longfellow.
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Autographs of famous people on documents and letters received by E. R. and his family from 1822 to the 1870s. Includes those of J. Q. Adams, J. Calhoun, R. Conkling, E. Everett, General Lafayette, H. W. Longfellow, W. Seward, H. Schoolcraft, and Gerrit Smith.
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.
B-4 1815, Dec. 1 Catalogue of Faculty and Students at Hamilton College, printed on 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 poster-style paper. E. R. is listed among the members of the senior class.
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1815, December 1 - Catalogue of Faculty and Students at Hamilton College. Edward Robinson is listed as a member of the senior class.
B-1 1812, Mar. 17 Letter to E. R. in Southington, Ct. from his sister Sophia in Catskill, NY. Wants news of Henry's wedding. Says that she looks forward to a visit from E. R. when he is passing through [presumably on his way to Clinton]. Mentions the minister, Mr. Porter, and his wife. Also mentions the Colonel McKinsky family and Laura Porter.
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1812, March 17 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Sophia.
G-3 1829, Jan. 28 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris) from James Woodruff of Catskill (whose wife is Sophia; has two children named Ann and Helen). Tells about the hard times facing his lumber business. Asks that some books in French be sent to him, for he and his children are learning the language. Has a few comments about politics, and mentions that "Root has retired in disgust with the beastliness, infamy, & degradation of government."
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1829, January 28- Letter to Edward Robinson from James Woodruff.
G-2 1828, Oct. 28 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Catskill. Says she received his note and journal from Strasbourg, written Aug. 24th. It was in this note that E. R. explained the details of his wedding ceremony, something that greatly pleased his sister. Page 3 was written on the 30th. Informs him that Uncle Norton has been very sick and unable to preach, therefore President Davis has preached in his stead.
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1828, October 28/30- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, stating that she had received his note/journal and relaying him family news.
G-2 1828, Sept 23 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Catskill, who was visiting there. She mentions that E. R.'s letter of June 19th arrived in Southington Sept. 8th. She confesses to E. R. that his marriage brings to her mixed emotions, for she is the only one of the siblings that is now alone. Page 3 of the letter is dated the 29th, written after she had received letters from E. R. dated July 6, 21, and Aug. 5th and his latest journal entries—all bundled together. When in Catskill, she saw Mrs. Prof. Strong (i.e. Prof. Strong's wife) who said that there were but 9 students at Ham. College's commencement and that the President of the college refused to resign.
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1828, September 23/29- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing his marriage and events at Hamilton College.
N-1 1777, April 4 Certificate admitting William Robinson to full communion, Church of Christ, Yale College, signed by Daggert (who became President of Yale).
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Items cited in Memoir of William Robinson by Edward Robinson: Sermon, Account book, Ordination papers, Address to the Senior Class at Yale College, Letter of 1782 on the death of Naomi Robinson, etc. [For William Robinson’s diploma from Yale College, see catalogue no. 2]