H-2 1839, Sept. 2 Letter to E. R. in Europe from Elisabeth in Detroit. Elisabeth expresses disappointment that Edward is delaying his return to the states because he needs more time to complete his book. Indicates that Detroit is experiencing very hard economic times, with over 400 houses and stores unoccupied because 1500 people have left the city in search of work. Banks are failing and Michigan's money is "not in good repute in the East." Mentions that Emma Willard married a Dr. Yates, but "he treated her with neglect and unkindness, so she left him and returned to Troy." In a postscript is added: "I see by the newspapers that our uncle Romantha died recently in Fonda, NY."
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1839, September 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
I-1 1842, May 2 Letter to E. R. from President of the Royal Geographical Society in London, Wm. Hamilton, announcing that he has been awarded the gold medal "placed at their disposal namely by the Queen." Envelope is edged with a black border and measures 6 1/4cm x 9 3/4cm. This entire letter was forwarded to E. R. with the above item of April 23, 1842.
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1842, May 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from President of the Royal Geographical Society William Hamilton announcing that he is receiving the gold medal.
I-1 1842, April 23 Letter + envelope [7 1/2cm x 11 1/2cm] to E. R. in New York from Lord Prudhoe in England. Congratulates E. R. on being unanimously voted recipient of the Royal Geographical Society's medal. Purpose of this outer letter is to enclose and forward another letter + envelope from the President of the Royal Geographical Society, dated May 2, 1842. [It was to Lord Prudhoe that E. R. dedicated his Biblical Researches.]
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1842, April 23 - Letter + envelope to Edward Robinson from Lord Prudhoe, congratuating Robinson on being the recipient of the Royal Geographical Society's Medal.