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Detroit, April 20, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin Prussia
Title
Detroit, April 20, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin Prussia
Names
Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Robinson, Elisabeth
Date
1840-04-20
Type
Correspondence
Pages
2 images
Subjects
Detroit (Mich.) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 19th century, , ,
Geography
Berlin Germany), Detroit (Mich.), Northampton (Mass.), Buffalo (N.Y.)
Abstract
H-2 1840, April 20 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. She writes that "Charles has entered into political life with all his heart and mind and so devotes himself unsparingly to the furtherance of the Whig cause." The opposition has called Harrison the "Log Cabin candidate" and now his friends have taken the appellation and are making much of it. Log cabins are rising in many places--used for committee rooms, etc. Confirms that George is moving to Northampton in May. She expects her sister Sophia to come from Buffalo as soon as navigation on Lake Erie resumes. She says Detroit is so depressed that anyone who survives the present crises is sure to succeed in the future. Indicates that Theodore and Anna Tracy are doing well, live in a fine house, and have a garden with several varieties of grapes and plum trees.
Note
1840, April 20 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing Charles Robinson's political life.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier
yhm-spe-rob-h02q
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Detroit, Jan 2, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin
Title
Detroit, Jan 2, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., Berlin
Names
Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Robinson, Elisabeth
Date
1840-01-02
Type
Correspondence
Pages
2 images
Subjects
Detroit (Mich.) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 19th century,
Geography
Berlin (Germany), Detroit (Mich.), New Haven (Conn.)
Abstract
H-2 1840, Jan. 2 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. Relays news from New Haven, namely that Nancy is too feeble to do very much. She has been downstairs but once since the birth of the baby [i.e. Oct. 30]. She and Charles are still deciding upon a name for the baby, either William Edward or Ernest, but Charles laments that one of these choices did not include his name. There is no gaiety in Detroit because of economic hard times and no public confidence. "Every man distrusts his neighbors. It is indeed a melancholy state of things." Elisabeth mentions that the price of flour is $5.50 and rents are very low, but even at reduced prices, people cannot afford such things.
Note
1840, January 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier
yhm-spe-rob-h02n
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Detroit, Sept. 2, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., aus soins de M.M. DeLaunay et comp, au Havre en France
Title
Detroit, Sept. 2, 1839. Rev. Edward Robinson, D.D., aus soins de M.M. DeLaunay et comp, au Havre en France
Names
Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Robinson, Elisabeth
Date
1839-09-02
Type
Correspondence
Pages
4 images
Subjects
Detroit (Mich.) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 19th century,
Geography
Troy (N.Y.), Detroit (Mich.), Fonda (N.Y.)
Abstract
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."
Note
1839, September 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier
yhm-spe-rob-h02i
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