H-2 1840, July 2 Letter to E. R. in London from Elisabeth in Detroit. Makes excuses for not writing. Says there was nothing of interest to report. Tells him that Rev. J. Parker appointed Pres. of New York (Union) Seminary. Indicates that several of his acquaintances have died. She learned from the newspaper that Dr. J. T. Kirkland died as did our old friend Mrs. Kirkland of Clinton. Plans to be back in New Haven in August.
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1840, July 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, stating that Dr. J.T. Kirkland and Mrs. Kirkland of Clinton, New York, have died.