was referred to the Board of Visitors. Announces he and Stowe are planning to issue a Biblical Inquirer, with the hope that E. R. would assume responsibility for its publication when he returns from Europe. Mentions that Hodge has dropped publication of Biblical Repertory and has taken up a kind of religious magazine. In his discussion of books on geography, Stuart decries the lack of maps in them: "Above
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1829, August 31 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Moses Stewart, requesting, among other things, that Robinson publish Stewart's Biblical Inquirer and continue to "pursue your plan of Sacred Geography."
for the creation of a new position just for him. Refers to the "noble haul" of books E. R. shipped from Paris for Andover's library, but complains that several volumes arrived without maps. Submits Farrar's latest request for library books.
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1829, May 5 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Moses Stuart in Andover.
F-5 1829, Feb. 9 Letter to E. R. from Moses Stuart in Andover. Announces the seminary won its lawsuit against Dr. Murdock whose dismissal now paves the way for E. R. to join the faculty. Relates the controversy which Mr. Quincy's appointment as Pres. of Harvard has engendered among the Unitarians. Asks E. R. to purchase specific books for the library. He and Mrs. Stuart send "love
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1829, February 9 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Moses Stewart in Andover.
F-6 1829, Dec. 31 Letter to E. R. from Sam. Farrar of Andover. He tells E. R. that he wants to "take off all restriction and limitation as to the amount of purchase, and leave it to your discretion" so that as many books can be purchased as possible before E.R. leaves Europe. Also indicates that Mr. Flagg, publisher of E. R.'s Lexicon, has such a low inventory (80 copies) he can no longer sell
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1829, December 31 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Samuel Farrar.
F-6 1829, Feb. 14 Letter to E. R. from Sam. Farrar of Andover Seminary. Acknowledges receipt of several shipments of books. States that Andover has given E. R. $1000 to "purchase valuable books," but if he spends less than that amount he can use the difference to defray his own expenses or if he exceeds it, he will be reimbursed. Provides E.R. with a statement from the publisher for his Lexicon
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1829, February 14 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Samuel Farrar of Andover Seminary, acknowledging receipt of several shipment of books.
F-6 1829, Oct. 30 Letter to E. R. from J. Torrey in Bremen. Brief note on the eve of Torrey sailing for home. Acknowledges receipt of books E. R. sent to him.
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1829, October 30 - Letter to Edward Robinson from J. Torrey in Bremen.
D-2 1833, June 26 Assignments. George Robinson (Southington, CT) transferred and assigned to E. R. (Andover, MA) the notes, book accounts, and other property described in the annexed schedule, viz.: one pew in the Center Church, New Haven; 6 shares of Hampshire & Hampden Canal Stock; notes against Farmington Canal Corp., etc.
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1833, June 26 - George Robinson transferred and assigned to Edward Robinson the notes, book accounts, and other property described in the annex schedule.
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.
Robinson, William; Robinson, Edward O 1774-1816 Miscellaneous correspondence involving Polly Robinson, Jerusha Clark, Patty Whittelsey, Sally Bachus, Sally Brown, Nancy Wolcott, Jerusha Strong, etc. Many of the letters are in poor condition.
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William Robinson (father of E. R.): more than 60 letters related to his family, 1770–1825.
B-1 1803, Mar. 11 Letter to "Master Edward Robinson" in Southington, Ct. from his brother William, Jr. at Yale College in New Haven, CT. Notation on the envelope side of the paper indicates that this is letter "No. 1." Expresses pleasure at receiving a well written letter. Asks to have his father indicate what books he wants to read and the order in which he wishes to have them sent home.
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1803, March 11 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his brother William, Jr. Indicated as letter "No. 1."