1738, Nov. 10. Document. This is a certified copy of the decision of the Ecclesiastical Council which met at Duxbury, MA for the purpose of dismissing the Rev. John Robinson (1671-1745, great grandfather of E. R.) from his position as pastor of the Duxbury Church. E. R. came into possession of this document in 1856 and he reprints a complete transcription of it in his Memoir of the Rev. William Robinson, pp. 39-40.
F-5 1828, Dec. 1 Letter to E. R. from Moses Stuart of Andover Seminary. Details the status of his publications and summarizes the religious issues current in Andover and Boston. Also mentions the ongoing lawsuit and trial of a member of the faculty, Dr. Murdock.
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1828, December 1 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Moses Stuart of Andover Seminary detailing the status of his publications and the religious issues current in Andover and Boston, etc.
F-6 1828, Dec. 10 Letter to E. R. from Nehemiah Adams of Andover, Corresponding Secretary for the Society of Inquiry. A long letter responding to E. R. request for information about revivals and the state of religion in the region. Adams indicates that "at our monthly concerts it was not uncommon to hear of revivals in 30 or 40 different places in the U.S." Recently that number has greatly diminished, due in part to the increased activity "from Rome for the propagation of the Catholic faith." He discusses the differences between the Catholic priests and Protestant ministers with respect to theological education and knowledge. Mentions that Andover Seminary was "never in so flourishing a condition, with 125 students," and that the dismissal of Dr. Murdock did nothing to diminish the seminary's prestige.
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1828, December 10 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Nehemiah Adams, responding to Robinson's request for information about revivals and the state of religion in the region.
N-2 1778-1821 Documents connected with the Southington Congregational Church from 25 March 1778 to 24 April 1821, comprising the entire ministry of William Robinson. Included among the 14 separate items are his letter of acceptance to be the pastor, contract letters, and the official letter of his dismissal. [See Memoir, pp. 86-87]
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Documents connected with Southington Congregational Church, March 1778–April 1821, including the “Confession of Faith” [see Memoir of William Robinson, p. 88]
N-1 1776, May 28 License for William Robinson to preach, authorized by the Association of the County of New Haven and signed by Benjamin Trumbull. Cited in Memoir, pp. 72-73. Note the date on the certificate is May 28, not May 29, as indicated at the end of the private Covenant (above) and printed in the Memoir.
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Items cited in Memoir of William Robinson by Edward Robinson: Sermon, Account book, Ordination papers, Address to the Senior Class at Yale College, Letter of 1782 on the death of Naomi Robinson, etc. [For William Robinson’s diploma from Yale College, see catalogue no. 2]
N-1 1776, May 28 License for William Robinson to preach, authorized by the Association of the County of New Haven and signed by Benjamin Trumbull. Cited in Memoir, pp. 72-73. Note the date on the certificate is May 28, not May 29, as indicated at the end of the private Covenant (above) and printed in the Memoir.
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Items cited in Memoir of William Robinson by Edward Robinson: Sermon, Account book, Ordination papers, Address to the Senior Class at Yale College, Letter of 1782 on the death of Naomi Robinson, etc. [For William Robinson’s diploma from Yale College, see catalogue no. 2]
F-6 1828, Aug. 26 Letter to E. R. from Enoch Pond, Editor of the Spirit of the Pilgrims by Mr. Edwards of Boston. Informs E. R. that the published issues of the Spirit are being sent to Paris for him to read during the winter. He is also sending 4 additional sets to E. R. for distribution to Prof. Tholuck, Dr. Hahn of Leipzig, and 2 sets to be disposed of "at your discretion." Pond would like to receive similar works from the continent in exchange, or to open a correspondence with individuals for theological discussions. Invites E. R. to write him concerning "anything and everything which you may think it of importance to communicate."
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1828, August 26 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Enoch Pond, Editor of the Spirit of the Pilgrims. Informs Robinson that the published issues of the Spirit are being sent to Paris for read during the winter, etc.
F-6 1829, Feb. 6 Letter to E. R. from Henry Hill in Boston. Indicates the interest on a $1000 bond, given by William Robinson (E.R.'s father), was paid to Oct. 30, 1826, being the time when the payment of the principal of $500 was completed. Since that time no payment of interest has been made, and Hill asks E. R. for instructions in the matter. Mentions that Mr. Anderson and Mr. Evarts are away from the office at the present time.
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1829, February 6 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Henry Hill, asking instructions on a payment of interest.
F-9 1831, June 2 Letter to Prof. E. R. from B. B. Wisner, Scribe of the Mass. Convention of Congregational Ministers in Boston. E. R. was admitted a "member of the Convention" by unanimous vote.
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1831, June 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from B.B. Wisner, regarding Robinson's membership in the Massachusetts Convention of Ministers.
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.
N-1 1777, April 4 Certificate admitting William Robinson to full communion, Church of Christ, Yale College, signed by Daggert (who became President of Yale).
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Items cited in Memoir of William Robinson by Edward Robinson: Sermon, Account book, Ordination papers, Address to the Senior Class at Yale College, Letter of 1782 on the death of Naomi Robinson, etc. [For William Robinson’s diploma from Yale College, see catalogue no. 2]
H-1 1838, June 3 Letter to E. R. from Elisabeth Robinson in Detroit. Addressed c/o Rev. W. Goodell, Missionnaire American, Constantinople and received by E. R. on July 30th.
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1838, June 3 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
Memoir of the Rev. William Robinson, formerly pastor of the Congregational Church in Southington, Connecticut; with some account of his ancestors in this country / by his son, Edward Robinson, printed as manuscript, for private distribution.