F-3 1826, April 28 Letter to E. R., sent first to Andover and then forwarded to Boston, MA. Although no signature is visible on this letter, its legal content, the return address (Southington, CT.), and the salutation ("Dear Brother") suggest the letter is from Charles Robinson.
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1826, April 28 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Charles Robinson.
D-1 1825, Oct. 15, Two documents concerning the estate of William Robinson (who died August 15, 1825): (1) "Abstract of the Amount & Distribution of the Estate of the late Wm. Robinson, agreed to by all the heirs." Section A. "Property available" shows a balance after outstanding debts to be $42,156.04 distributed as follows: $10,539 to Edward and to George, $13,150 to Charles, and $5,269.50 to Sophia and to Elisabeth. Section B. includes notes and obligations, and real estate, namely, the 636 acres of land in Twinsburg, Ohio. valued at $2,000. (2) Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson. States the same as the "distribution" in section A. of the above listed item, but here the document is signed by the five children (Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, and Sophia) and by James Woodruff (Naomi Sophia's husband).
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1825, October 15 - Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson, signed by Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, Sophia, and James Woodruff (Sophia's husband).
C-1 1818, Aug. 24 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. He writes to say how happy he is that she has decided to marry and that she should not postpone the date of the ceremony to accommodate his travel plans. In fact, he rather urges her to be married before he pays a visit to Clinton in September.
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1818, August 24 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, congratulating Eliza for her upcoming marriage to Robinson.
C-1 1818, Aug. 31 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. The salutation reads "My dear sister Mrs. R." John asks if he should still keep his plan to visit. Mentions that he will attend the Harvard Commencement before setting out for Clinton.
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1818, August 31 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
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.
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1818, August 5 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland, offering Eliza advice on marrying or, if she chooses, rejecting Robinson.
C-1 1817, July 23 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge MA. He tells of his visiting relatives in Lebanon, CT. Also tells of the death of Sophia Hill and the care he took to alleviate the sorrows of her family.
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1817, July 23 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1817, April 15 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from John Thornton Kirkland in Cambridge, MA. Describes how he can accommodate guests by rearranging the sleeping quarters for those currently boarding with him. He therefore is encouraging his mother and sister to pay him a visit. Encloses $50 with this letter.
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1817, April 15 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1818, Feb. 20 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Mentions that he is sending a check which must be signed by Mr. Lothrup (presumably her brother-in-law, John Lothrup).
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1818, February 20 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
C-1 1817, Sept. 15 Letter to Eliza Kirkland in Clinton from her brother John in Cambridge, MA. Salutation reads: "My dear Miss Kirkland." He asks her to come and pay him a visit. He alludes to a disagreement between them and asks her to have patience with him. Encloses $30, to make up the difference between the $20 previously sent and that which he normally sends.
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1817, September 15 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from John Thornton Kirkland.
D-2 1836, July 6 Certificate of Account. Signed in Andover by Edward and Elisabeth Robinson. Indicates additional statement of accounts with reference to the 3 June 1832 statement. On the back of this item is a "Memorandum" dated April 11, 1836 which states that "on settling our cash account for monies receiv’d from Walkley & Potter since July 1, 1833, it appears that $142.50 is due E. R. from Elisabeth." Also enclosed with the "Certificate" are two papers: one is signed by Charles Robinson, indicating he has an account with Lowrey; the other is E. R.'s private account with Elisabeth (debits/credits) from July 1833 to April 1836.
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1836, July 6 - Certificate of Account signed by Edward and Elisabeth Robinson. "Memorandum" on back. Two papers enclosed with Certificate.
D-2 1832, June 3 "Certificate of accounts" Elisabeth and E. R. sign this document in Southington, agreeing to the amount of claims listed in the documents cited above.
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1832, June 1 - Elisabeth Robinson. By claim against Charles Robinson.
D-2 1833, July 5 Receipt. Elisabeth acknowledges receipt of one share of Andover Bank stock and $223. in cash from E. R., amounting to $379.50, in payment for interest due her (to 1 June 1833) on notes held by S. Walkley & J. Potter.
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1833, July 5 - Receipt. Elisabeth acknowledges receipt of one share of Andover Bank stock and $223.
C-3 1819, July 15 Letter to E. R. in Clinton from John T. Kirkland, Cambridge, MA. John sends his condolences to E. R. upon the death of his sister, Eliza. John mentions that his mother is very ill and cannot be told of her daughter's death, for it would "destroy her."
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1819, July 15 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John Thornton Kirkland, expressing condolences upon the death of Eliza Kirkland.
C-1 1817, April 13 Letter to Eliza Kirkland from her brother, John Thornton Kirkland, in Cambridge, MA. John responds to Eliza's financial needs by promising to send her money on a regular basis. He also states that he means to send her "some money to get the necessary fees paid for securing those pieces of land that belong to your mother and you." Mentions Mrs. Amory (i.e. Sarah Kirkland) has moved to Milton, MA. Asks if Eliza and Mary Kirkland (his step-mother) plan to spend the summer with him in Cambridge.
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1817, April 13 - Letter to Eliza Kirkland from her brother, John Thornton Kirkland.
D-1 1825, Oct. 15, Two documents concerning the estate of William Robinson (who died August 15, 1825): (1) "Abstract of the Amount & Distribution of the Estate of the late Wm. Robinson, agreed to by all the heirs." Section A. "Property available" shows a balance after outstanding debts to be $42,156.04 distributed as follows: $10,539 to Edward and to George, $13,150 to Charles, and $5,269.50 to Sophia and to Elisabeth. Section B. includes notes and obligations, and real estate, namely, the 636 acres of land in Twinsburg, Ohio. valued at $2,000. (2) Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson. States the same as the "distribution" in section A. of the above listed item, but here the document is signed by the five children (Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, and Sophia) and by James Woodruff (Naomi Sophia's husband).
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1825, October 15 - "Abstract of the Amount & Distribution of the Estate of the late Rev. Wm. Robinson, as agreed to by all the heirs."
embarking on a tour of Europe. In the October letter John not only had asked for advice on travel in Europe but he also relayed the news that his sister, Mrs. Amory [Sarah Kirkland], had died very suddenly. He now asks E. R. to write him in Paris where he plans to stay for a month.
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1829, June 11 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John T. Kirkland.