H-2 1839, July 31 Letter to E. R. in Berlin from Elisabeth in Detroit. Mr. & Mrs. Whiting of the Mission at Jerusalem are visiting relatives residing in Detroit. The Whitings had welcomed Edward in Jerusalem. Mr. Whiting "said he had that day seen your work advertised in a N.Y. paper under the title of "Robinson's Travels in Syria & Palestine." Elisabeth doubted it could be her brother's, but Whiting said he knew of no other traveller of that name. Mr. Tracy purchased a farm in Michigan.
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1839, July 31 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth .
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.
Diary of Justus B. Doolittle (Class of 1846). Describes Doolittle's life as a student at Hamilton College on pages 3-5. Diary entries begin on page 52, after an autobiography of his life up to that point.; Biography: J.B. Doolittle (1824-1880) H.C. Class of 1846 Missionary to China: 1849-1864 Justus B. Doolittle was born on 23 June, 1824 in Rutland, NY, and died on 15 June, 1880 in Clinton, NY
This document justifies the solicitation of funds from charitable societies for the Hamilton Oneida Academy. It describes the great efforts put forth by Samuel Kirkland in all aspects of his life, in particular the Academy. Samuel Kirkland had given 325 acres of land as well as pecuniary aid for the worthy purpose of education and teaching of morals.
Lately returned from Albany. Poor weather and the "filthy" behavior of the Dutch made the trip disagreeable. One of Backus' children died of the measles.
frequent. Acknowledge my own indolence - have no excuse to make except it be the want of opportunity - determine for the future the fault shall not be on my side. Sir, I congratulate you on the duplicate increase of your family, which I lately hear; you begin well - pray Sir, hold out, and we shall soon be supplied with young Missionaries. Dear Sir, my situation is very lonesome and desolate
Also passes on an excerpt from a Southern missionary's letter, in which the missionary maintains that the "improved state" is not advantageous fro the Indians.
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Description: Encludes part of a letter from Kemp concerning the hiring of a second Oneida missionary.