L-1 1850, Aug. 16 Letter to E. R., New York, from Robert Cooke (on behalf of Mr. Murray), 50 Abermarle St. London. "If your publishers like to send over 50 copies of the American edition of the 'Biblical Researches' we shall be happy to receive them on commission . . . " Asks that a "proper certificate of the day on which the work was really published in America, so that we may be prepared in case of a reprint on this side to prove priority of publication here. We are about trying the question whether American authors have copyright in this country, in the case of Mr. Washington Irving's works, & we hope to succeed."
Broadside advertising performances by Horn, Wells and Briggs' Ethiopian Serenaders at the Boston Museum on Thursday, July 31, 1851, and through the week. Performance include "Black Shakers," "Dutch Drill," and "Old Tar River.";
Broadside advertising performances by Horn, Wells and Briggs' Ethiopian Serenaders at the Boston Museum on Saturday, August 2, 1851.; Date is incribed in pencil on the front of the broadside.
I-3 1842, May 23 Program of the Royal Geographical Society's meeting when E. R. was awarded the gold medal. Edward Everett accepted the award on behalf of E. R. and his remarks on this occasion are printed in the program. These same remarks are extant in a handwritten version as well and were sent by Everett to E. R.
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1842, May 23 - Addresses in the Royal Geographical Society's meeting when Edward Robinson was awarded the gold medal.
N-1 1779, July Address to the Senior Class at Yale College by William Robinson, Tutor.
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Items cited in Memoir of William Robinson by Edward Robinson: Sermon, Account book, Ordination papers, Address to the Senior Class at Yale College, Letter of 1782 on the death of Naomi Robinson, etc. [For William Robinson’s diploma from Yale College, see catalogue no. 2]
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).
A-3 1819, May 15 Agreements (2) between Mary Kirkland and E. R. signed by the later in the presence of Charles Robinson. The first one states that "the following articles shall remain subject to future adjustment between them (viz.) the cider made in 1818, the chair and Harness, and the accounts of Joshua Kirkland, Russell Clark, Thomas Tracey, Josiah Bradner, & Joel Bristoll. The second one states that "the said Mary relinquishes & makes over to the said Edward during her natural life all her right to the dwellig house of the said parties except two rooms; & in consideration thereof the Edward engages to furnish her with firewood & all the other conveniences of living for herself & the friends who may call to see her, & also to have for her use a horse & chaise.
H-1 1838, April 28 Letter to E. R. from Elisabeth and George Robinson in Albany and received in Beirut on July 4 by E. R. George writes that Charles has been offered a position with a firm in Detroit and is considering moving his family to Michigan. Elisabeth gives E. R. the usual family news.
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1838, April 28: Letter to Edward Robinson from Elisabeth and George Robinson.