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Title: New Haven, Dec. 24, 1838. My very dear Brother, after a long interval of anxious expectation we have at last has the satisfaction of again hearing from you
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Robinson, Elisabeth
Date: 1838-12-29
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Fires -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- History -- 19th century, ,
Geography: New Haven (Conn.), Windsor (Ont.), Detroit (Mich.), Ogdensburg (N.Y.)
Abstract: H-2 1838, Dec. 29 Letter to E. R (no envelope) from Elisabeth in New Haven. Tells her brother how glad she is that he is recovered from his illness. Explains that Charles is too busy to write because he has so many renewals of insurance policies to arrange for his clients. Charles has canceled plans to move to Detroit. Describes raids on Prescott near Ogdensburg and on an area north of Detroit and in Winsor, all done by about 300 self-styled patriots. Mentions that the 22-month old twin boy of their cousin Miss Cleveland died very suddenly. The twin girl is also very sick.
Note: 1838, December 29 - Letter to Edward Robinson (no envelope) from Elisabeth Robinson.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-h02a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: New Haven, Oct. 20th, 1837. Rev. Edward Robinson D.D., aux soins de M. M. DeLaunay, Burgy et Comp., au Havre, en France
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Robinson, Charles
Date: 1837-10-22
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Fires -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- History -- 19th century,
Geography: Hew Haven (Conn.), Albany (N.Y.), Detroit (Mich.), Le Havre (France), Szczecin (Poland), Cairo (Egypt)
Abstract: H-1 1837, Oct. 22 Letter to E. R. from his brother Charles Robinson in New Haven. Addressed c/o Delaunay in Havre, forwarded to Stettin, Prussia, and ultimately received by E. R. in Cairo on Feb. 28, 1838. Gives news of his business activities in both law and insurance. Indicates the recent fires in New Haven have taken their toll on his insurance business. Mentions that he, Nancy, and Cornelia traveled to Albany for a visit and explains that Helen Tracy's husband has a position as cashier of a savings institution in Detroit.
Note: 1837, October 22 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his brother Charles.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-h01m
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/