A-3 1819, May 15 Agreements (2) between Mary Kirkland and E. R. signed by the later in the presence of Charles Robinson. The first one states that "the following articles shall remain subject to future adjustment between them (viz.) the cider made in 1818, the chair and Harness, and the accounts of Joshua Kirkland, Russell Clark, Thomas Tracey, Josiah Bradner, & Joel Bristoll. The second one states that "the said Mary relinquishes & makes over to the said Edward during her natural life all her right to the dwellig house of the said parties except two rooms; & in consideration thereof the Edward engages to furnish her with firewood & all the other conveniences of living for herself & the friends who may call to see her, & also to have for her use a horse & chaise.
A-3 1819, April 20 Lease. Between E. R. and James Height in consideration of $50 rent for land, house and barn. E. R. will pay all taxes and furnish manure for the garden, will permit the picking of apples on the first row of trees, and if Height works for him, will apply that labor against the rent owed. Signed in the presence of Charles Robinson.
A-3 1819, March 1 Deed: Edward Robinson and Eliza K. Robinson gave a quit-claim deed to Moses Bristoll, in consideration of $7,500. for land bounded by a lot formerly owned by John Niles, by the farm of John T. Kirkland, and by land owned by Bronson Foot.
A-2 1818, Sept. 14 "Articles of agreement" between E. R. and Samuel Farr of Clinton. executed with respect to the running of the farm. Farr agrees to do the work specified. E. R. is to provide "a comfortable dwelling house, and also a piece of land sufficient for a kitchen garden, fire wood for the use of Farr's family, and to furnish pasterage for one cow in the summer and hay for the same in the winter, allow Farr to retain one-tenth part of all produce of the farm, and in addition is to pay Farr the sum of $180. The agreement is good for one year, and requires notice of two months from either party if the agreement is to be terminated. The word "fulfilled" is written at the bottom of page two.
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"Articles of Agreement" between E.R. and Samuel Farr of Clinton, NY
A-3 1821, July 31 Agreement between E. R. and Joseph Kirkland. "Whereas Joseph Kirkland has given me his Bond & Mortgage to secure the payment of $1,070. Now I engage the said Joseph shall have ready, within six months, the Bond & Mortgage of the Rev'd John T. Kirkland . . . for the same sum payable to the said Joseph. . ."
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An agreement between Joseph Kirkland and Edward Robinson in the presence of William Kirkland, regarding Bond and Mortagages and the payment of $1,070
A-2 1818, Sept. 5 E. R. entered into an "obligation bond" with Nathaniel Griffin, agreeing to pay the sum of $1200. There was a conditional clause added which stated that the sum of $200 with interest be paid on the first day of October next and the further sum of $400 on the first day of January next with interest. If such was duly paid, then the obligation of the initial statement would be void. Robinson's signature has been ripped off the bottom of the bond, which was executed in the presence of E. Griffin. [The common bond form was printed by William Williams of Utica.]
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Bond agreement between Edward Robinson and Nathaniel Griffin for the sum of $1200. Additional conditions for the agreement are stated.
A-2 1818, Sept. 5 Mortgage negotiated between Edward Robinson and Nathaniel Griffin for $600, to be paid with interest in two installments on 1 October 1818 ($200) and 1 January 1819 ($400).
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Mortgage negotiated between Edward Robinson and Nathaniel Griffin for $600.
A-3 1819, Jan. 12 Deed: Eli Bristoll and Lucinda Bristoll to Edward Robinson, in consideration of $1,590. for 18 and 6/10ths acres, excepting the schoolhouse.
A-3 1819, April 17 Lease negotiated in the presence of Samuel Farr between Gershom Wood and "the heirs of Samuel Kirkland for all the cleared land on the tract lying in Westmoreland between the parsonage lot (so called) and the land deeded by Samuel Kirkland to Roderick Morrison" for $15 payable either in stock or money. He further agrees to leave all fences in good repair. E. R. notes that $15 was received in full payment of the rent on 28 May 1819.
A-1 1815, Nov. 14 Lease of 50 acres. Quit-claim transfer for $1 from James Hinks to Jesse Lyman and Levi Skinner. [See original transaction between Samuel Kirkland and James Hinks dated 29 June 1796.]; A-1 1816, Mar. 14 Lease of 50 acres. Quit-claim transfer from Jesse Lyman & Levi Skinner to George Buck and George Buck Jr for $500. [See original transaction between Samuel Kirkland and James Hinks dated 29 June 1796.]
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Edward Robinson’s land acquisitions in Clinton, NY. Samuel Kirkland’s Last Will and Testament (copy of original); his lease of land to Hinks (1796)
A-3 1821, July 31 Joseph Kirkland, in the presence of Wm. Kirkland entered into an agreement with E. R. "In consideration of $400, I agree with Edward Robinson that I will pay & take up his note for $200 . . . and will further cause to be delivered to him the said Robinson a note given by him to John T. Kirkland of Cambridge . . .for $200, payable the first of Sept., 1823 without interest and also to give up a note which I hold against . . . Edward for about $70 or $80." On the reverse side of the agreement, E. R. writes: "Rec'd Aug. 13, 1821 of Joseph Kirkland my note for $77 dated May 20, 1819, payable to him . . . "
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An agreement between Joseph Kirkland and Edward Robinson in the presence of Wiliam Kirkland, regarding $400.
A-2 1818, Sept. 17 Deed: John T. Kirkland to Edward Robinson in consideration of a sum of $1,500. For land extending from the Oriskany Creek on the line of property, including a lot purchased by Samuel Kirkland from Eli Bristoll, to the corner of the former John Niles lot opposite the College lot, south to the south line of the Patent, excepting the farm formerly sold by Samuel Kirkland to Ralph W. Kirkland. [The number of acres is not specified.]
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Deed of John T. Kirkland to Edward Robinson in consideration of a sum of $1500 for land.
A-3 1820, Sept. 29 Letter of Administration. Eliza Kirkland Robinson died intestate, thus E. R. was appointed administrator of "all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits which were of the said Eliza."
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Letter of administration, appointing Edward Robinson administrator of Eliza Kirkland Robinson's essets after her death.
A-3 1819, May 15 Agreements (2) between Mary Kirkland and E. R. signed by the later in the presence of Charles Robinson. The first one states that "the following articles shall remain subject to future adjustment between them (viz.) the cider made in 1818, the chair and Harness, and the accounts of Joshua Kirkland, Russell Clark, Thomas Tracey, Josiah Bradner, & Joel Bristoll. The second one states that "the said Mary relinquishes & makes over to the said Edward during her natural life all her right to the dwellig house of the said parties except two rooms; & in consideration thereof the Edward engages to furnish her with firewood & all the other conveniences of living for herself & the friends who may call to see her, & also to have for her use a horse & chaise.
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Lease between Mary Kirkland and Edward Robinson. Items a3l and a3m were enclosed within this document.
A-3 1819, March 4 Deed: Moses Bristoll and Cornelia Bristoll gave a quit-claim deed to Edward Robinson, in consideration of $7,500. for land specified in the 1 March 1819 deed listed above, with this exception: "excepting the piece lately deeded to Eli Bristoll by the executors of the said Samuel Kirkland."
A-2 1818, Sept. 5 Deed (warranty deed): Nathaniel Griffin to Edward Robinson, in consideration of $700. for the purchase of a lot measuring slightly more than one and one-quarter acre. Enclosed with this deed was a surveyor's drawing of a lot of approximately the same size designated as the "Redfield's house, lot 1806 by McNeal Esq." To finance this transaction, E. R. entered into a mortgage and bond agreement with Nathaniel Griffin, listed below.
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(2 items) - Deed. Nathaniel Griffin to Edward Robinson, in consideration of $700 for land. Enclosed with it a drawing of a lot.