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Title: Aug. 5, 1818 by Albany. Miss Eliza Kirkland, Clinton, Oneida Co. S. N. York
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840, Kirkland, Eliza
Date: 1818-08-05
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Estate settlement costs, , ,
Geography: Cambridge (Mass.), Albany (N.Y.), Clinton (N.Y.)
Abstract: C-1 1818, Aug. 5 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. John responds to Eliza's queries about whether or not she should marry Robinson. John gives advice on how to turn away Robinson's interest in her, should she desire to do so. He also encourages her and their mother to visit him in Cambridge and stay in his house. Alludes to financial problems experienced by Eliza in connection with the settlement of the Kirkland estate.
Note: 1818, August 5 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, offering Eliza advice on marrying or, if she chooses, rejecting Robinson.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-c01g
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Title: Clinton, March 10th, 1832. Mr. Edward Robinson, Professor And. The. Institution. Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel, 1787-1832
Date: 1832-03-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Settlement costs, , , , , , ,
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, March 10 Letter to E. R. in Andover MA from Othniel Williams in Clinton. Enclosed with the letter is an accounting of how the money is to be paid for the land, and includes the bonds and mortgage guarantees. Also included is a clarification of how a woman's share of the deeded parcel (i.e., Therese's joint ownership) is to be handled in the court. Letter contains an interesting postscript: "Dr. Davis informs me he shall retire from the Presidency of Ham. College in the course of the ensuing season. I am one of a committee of five on whom devolves the duty of recommending to the Board of Trustees a successor. Can you name a suitable person who is probably within our reach? This of course is said, at least to some extent, sub rosa."
Note: 1832, March 10 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams, including accounting of what money needs to be paid and bonds/mortgage guarantees.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02i
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Title: Executors of Wm Robinson Certificate of Settlement. Sept. 1, 1830
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Robinson, Charles, Robinson, George, active 1837-1844, Robinson, William, 1754-1825
Date: 1830-09-01
Type: Certificate
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Estate settlement costs,
Geography: Southington (Conn.)
Abstract: Can't find? Sept 1st 1830
Note: 1830, September 1 - "Certificate of Settlement" signed by the executors (Edward, Charles, and George Robinson) which declares the accounts are "finally closed.")
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-d01f
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Title: Walkley & Porter's a/c. June 1, 1833
Date: 1832-06-01
Type: Accounts, domestic
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Settlement costs, , , ,
Note: 1832, June 1 - Statement by Walkley & Potter concerning the notes plus interest thereon due to settle claims.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-d02h
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

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