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Title: Clinton, Dec. 10th, 1831. Professor Edward Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Powell, John, ,
Date: 1831-12-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Deeds -- Facsimiles, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Attorney and client, Land subdivision -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1831, Dec. 10 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from Othniel Williams in Clinton, NY. Concerns the sale of land to Mr. Powell, who along with others is interested in subdividing the property. Othniel Williams is the lawyer for the transaction. This letter asks E. R. to send a copy of the deed for the land in question.
Note: 1831, December 10 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams concerning the sale of land to Mr. Powell.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02e
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Dec. th 12[?], 1832. Mr. Edward Robinson, Theological Seminary. Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Powell, John, ,
Date: 1832-12-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Attorney and client, Lawyers -- Death, Law firms, Business referrals, Family-owned business enterprises -- Succession, Fathers and sons, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Dec. 17 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from John Powell in Clinton, NY. Powell informs E. R. that his agent and lawyer, Othniel Williams has died and he wants E. R. to designate another person to continue the affairs of the land transfer. He suggests that Williams' son, Othniel S. Williams and his assistant, O. Gridley, would be acceptable choices. Folded within this letter are copies of E. R.'s letters to O. Gridley and O.S. Williams, dated Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 respectively.
Note: 1832, December 17[?], 1832 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John Powell, informing Robinson that Othniel Williams has died. Powell wants to designate another person to continue the affairs of the land transfer.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02j
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Fr th. 16, 1832. Mr. Edward Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Powell, John, , ,
Date: 1832-02-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Complaint letters, Frustration, Discharge of contracts, Contracts for deeds, Impossibility of performance
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Feb. 16 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from John H. Parmelee, John Powell, and Simeon Nelson. Expresses their collective anger and frustration that E. R. has not come forth with a deed as promised, while at the same time requiring them to get in readiness $1000 as a down payment. They demand a deed by return mail and interest on the money which they set aside.
Note: 1832, February 16 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John H. Parmelee, John Powell, and Simeon Nelson, demanding a deed by mail for the farm.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02g
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, March 18th, 1831. Professor E. Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Powell, John, , , , ,
Date: 1831-03-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Negotiation -- New York (State) -- Clinton, House buying -- New York (State) -- Clinton, House selling -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Real property, Exchange of -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1831, March 18 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from Othniel Williams in Clinton, NY. Apparently the $2000 offer for the farm was not accepted by E. R. and so now this letter gives a counter offer of $2500. The persons who wish to buy the land are: John Powell, Jonathan Day, Simeon Nelson, and John Parmelee (who owns a mill on the site where Mr. Nelson's formerly stood).
Note: 1831, March 18 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams, sharing with Robinson a counter offer of $2500 for the farm.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: February 24th, 1832. Copy of bond, etc.
Names: Powell, John, , ,
Date: 1832-02-24
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Contracts for deeds, Declaration of intention, Land titles -- Registration and transfer --New York (State) -- Clinton, Warranty of title, Real property surveys, Neighbors
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Feb. 25 Agreement between E. R. and John Powell. E. R. agrees to provide Powell a warranty deed within four months. In the meantime, E. R. describes the 50 acres on which Powell has already taken possession, namely that it lies between the homesteads now or formerly owned & occupied by Josiah Noyes and Simeon Nelson, for which consideration Powell has already paid $2,500.
Note: 1832, February 25 - Edward Robinson's declaration for the contract which will be used to sell the land of approximately 50 acres to John Powell.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02p
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: February 25th, 1832. Know all men by these presents that I, Edward Robsinson... am held & firmly bound unto John Powell
Names: Powell, John, , , ,
Date: 1832-02-25
Type: Covenants, laws, and legal and land records
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Financial statements, Contracts for deeds, Declaration of intention, Land titles -- Registration and transfer --New York (State) -- Clinton, Warranty of title, Real property survey, Neighbors
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Feb. 25 E. R., in his own hand, draws up a contract which will be used to sell this land of approximately 50 acres (which he acquired from Mary Kirkland in July or August of 1821) to John Powell, with the closing to take place March 1, 1832. The specific boundaries of the land to be deeded are included in this contract. He also deducts the interest on the money which Powell, Parmelee, and Nelson put aside for the down payment. E. R.'s rough draft of this formal contract is also included (dated 24 Feb. 1832), and it contains the specifics of the financial transaction between E. R. and Powell.
Note: 2 pages, the same as f2p, signed by two witnesses
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02q
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

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