F-3 1826, April 28 Letter to E. R., sent first to Andover and then forwarded to Boston, MA. Although no signature is visible on this letter, its legal content, the return address (Southington, CT.), and the salutation ("Dear Brother") suggest the letter is from Charles Robinson.
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1826, April 28 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Charles Robinson.
D-1 1825, Oct. 15, Two documents concerning the estate of William Robinson (who died August 15, 1825): (1) "Abstract of the Amount & Distribution of the Estate of the late Wm. Robinson, agreed to by all the heirs." Section A. "Property available" shows a balance after outstanding debts to be $42,156.04 distributed as follows: $10,539 to Edward and to George, $13,150 to Charles, and $5,269.50 to Sophia and to Elisabeth. Section B. includes notes and obligations, and real estate, namely, the 636 acres of land in Twinsburg, Ohio. valued at $2,000. (2) Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson. States the same as the "distribution" in section A. of the above listed item, but here the document is signed by the five children (Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, and Sophia) and by James Woodruff (Naomi Sophia's husband).
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1825, October 15 - Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson, signed by Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, Sophia, and James Woodruff (Sophia's husband).
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.
F-1 1822, Jan. 5 Letter to Charles Robinson in Southington, CT from E. R. in Andover. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, etc. Located among the various deeds pertaining to properties in Clinton (cited elsewhere) were two small papers (undated) which appear to be related to the letter cited above. One is in E. R.'s hand and is signed by him. It is a list of things to be done for him in Clinton, such as "bring home from Mr. W [illiams] the following papers, viz. Mrs. Kirkland's deed," and pick up "nos. of New Edinburgh Encyclopedia at Wm. Williams." Some of the requests have information penciled in above or below them. The second paper is in a different hand and is a list of 16 "books not found," including Prof. Norton's Discourses and Woodworth's Poems.
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1822, January 5 - Letter to Charles Robinson from Edward Robinson. Edward gives his brother directions about his belongings, especially his books, that were left in Clinton, New York, etc.
H-1 1838, July 24 Letter to E. R. from his brother Charles Robinson in Detroit. Elisabeth Robinson adds a few words to the letter also. Received by E. R. in Halle in November. Originally must have been enclosed in a separate envelope for this sheet has not been folded to make the usual envelope format. Charles is in Detroit exploring the possibility of going into business.
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1838, July 24 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his brother Charles.
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.
D-2 1836, July 6 Certificate of Account. Signed in Andover by Edward and Elisabeth Robinson. Indicates additional statement of accounts with reference to the 3 June 1832 statement. On the back of this item is a "Memorandum" dated April 11, 1836 which states that "on settling our cash account for monies receiv’d from Walkley & Potter since July 1, 1833, it appears that $142.50 is due E. R. from Elisabeth." Also enclosed with the "Certificate" are two papers: one is signed by Charles Robinson, indicating he has an account with Lowrey; the other is E. R.'s private account with Elisabeth (debits/credits) from July 1833 to April 1836.
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1836, July 6 - Certificate of Account signed by Edward and Elisabeth Robinson. "Memorandum" on back. Two papers enclosed with Certificate.
1830, September 1 - "Certificate of Settlement" signed by the executors (Edward, Charles, and George Robinson) which declares the accounts are "finally closed.")
D-2 1832, May 22 Letter from I. Fitch of Mechanics Bank in New Haven to R. Lowrey in Southington CT. [Lowrey is the lawyer and/or accountant handling the financial and legal affairs of Charles Robinson, See entries for 1 June 1832.] Fitch indicates that the security for the claim upon Charles Robinson is the same as that of the Hartford Bank.
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1832, May 22 - Letter from I. Fitch of Mechanics Bank in New Haven to R. Lowrey in Southington, Connecticut, re financial affairs of Charles Robinson.
ND - "Journal of Cornelia's behavior to share with her Papa." Chronicles the actions of Cornelia (Charles Robinson's oldest child, b. 1826) for two weeks.