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Title: Certificates of physicians
Names: Noyes, Josiah, Hastings, Seth, Jr. (1780-1861), Hopkins, Sewall, 1769-1876
Date: 1817-05
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Draft resisters, Medical consultation, Health risk assessment, Lungs -- Diseases -- Prognosis
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Catskill (N.Y.)
Abstract: B-5 1817, May/June Four brief statements by Josiah Noyes, Seth Hastings Jr, Sewall Hopkins, and a doctor in Catskill, NY [cannot read doctor’s signature] recommending E. R. be excused from military service. First three statements are on the recto and the fourth is on the verso of a single sheet.
Note: half sheet of paper with statement written by O. Williams [lawyer in Clinton, New York]
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-b05b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Ch. Hosmer, March 13, 1857, Trumbull Family
Names: Hosmer, Charles, 1785?-1871, Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Date: 1857-03-13
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Geography: Hartford (Conn.)
Note: P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-p14j
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Charles Clark Kingsley
Type: Testimonies and biographies
Pages: 1 image file
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.)
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Hamilton College Archives General, Hamilton College Biographies
Identifier: yhm-arc-hfa6t-049
Use/Rights: https://sparc.hamilton.edu/copyright

Title: Charles Hosmer, Apl 21, 1857, Amelia Wyllys
Names: Hosmer, Charles, 1785?-1871, Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Date: 1857-04-21
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Geography: Hartford (Conn.)
Note: P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-p14m
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Church Votes etc. 1779
Names: Robinson, William, 1754-1825
Date: 1778-03-25
Type: Membership records
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Clergy -- Office, Ordination, Church archives -- Connecticut -- Southington
Geography: First Congregational Church (Southington, Conn.)
Abstract: N-2 1778-1821 Documents connected with the Southington Congregational Church from 25 March 1778 to 24 April 1821, comprising the entire ministry of William Robinson. Included among the 14 separate items are his letter of acceptance to be the pastor, contract letters, and the official letter of his dismissal. [See Memoir, pp. 86-87]
Note: Documents connected with Southington Congregational Church, March 1778–April 1821, including the “Confession of Faith” [see Memoir of William Robinson, p. 88]
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-n02b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Church in Southington 1818. A meeting was held Aug 24th to attend to a communication made to the Ch. & Soc'y by Mr. Robinson
Names: Robinson, William, 1754-1825
Date: 1818-08-24
Type: Membership records
Pages: 2 images
Geography: First Congregational Church (Southington, Conn.)
Note: Documents connected with Southington Congregational Church, March 1778–April 1821, including the “Confession of Faith” [see Memoir of William Robinson, p. 88]
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-n02i
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Cleveland, Jan 26th, 1837. To Revd Edward Robinson, Boston Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Foot, Augustus E.
Date: 1837-01-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Geography: Twinsburg (Ohio), Hudson (Ohio), New Haven (Conn.), Boston (Mass.)
Abstract: Q 1837, Jan. 26 Letter to E. R. in Boston from Augustus E. Foot in Cleveland. Foot has just returned from seeing friends in Connecticut and in the course of his visit saw George and Charles Robinson in New Haven. Sends E. R. the final payment of $466.60 for the sale of the Ohio land and includes a full accounting of expenses and fees. The total amount realized by E. R. was $1837.26.
Note: Twinsburg, Ohio: deeds, documents, and letters (1818–1830s) pertaining to the 636 acres originally owned by William Robinson, father of E. R.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-q01r
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Cleveland, Ohio, June 24th, 1836. Charles Robinson Esqr., New Haven, Connecticut
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Foot, Augustus E.
Date: 1836-06-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Geography: Twinsburg (Ohio), Hudson (Ohio), New Haven (Conn.), New York (N.Y.)
Abstract: Q 1836, June 24 Letter to Charles Robinson in New Haven from Augustus E. Foot, who was writing from Cleveland, Ohio. The letter was delivered by Arthur Foot who was traveling to Connecticut. E. R. was going to be in New York and therefore had asked Foot to direct "any funds . . . and information" to his brother Charles. Foot had gone to Cleveland to meet Humphrey, but Humphrey never arrived and thus the proceeds of the final note owed for the property could not be sent as promised.
Note: Twinsburg, Ohio: deeds, documents, and letters (1818–1830s) pertaining to the 636 acres originally owned by William Robinson, father of E. R.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-q01q
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Clinton, 30 Nov. 1821. Mr. Edward Robinson, Southington, Connecticut
Names: Norton, Asahel Strong, 1765-1853, Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Date: 1821-11-20
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Uncles -- Family relationships -- Correspondence, Nephews -- Family relationships -- Correspondence
Geography: Hamilton College (Clinton, N.Y.), Southington (Conn.)
Abstract: C-4 1821, Nov. 20 Letter to E. R., Southington, CT from his uncle A. S. Norton, Clinton. E. R. had written his uncle, Asahel, concerning the ill health of Norton's parents who lived in Farmington CT. E .R. suggested his uncle visit them to "do away with certain jealousies which rest here." Norton writes to ask "what jealousies?" Norton says he cannot afford a trip home. Mentions completion of the meetinghouse in Clinton. Tells of plans for Hamilton College to build a new edifice similar to Hamilton Hall. Says that Montieth & wife are residing with Mrs. Kirkland.
Note: 1821, November 20 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-c04b
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, 3d April 1822. Mr. Edward Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Norton, Asahel Strong, 1765-1853
Date: 1822-04-03
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Edward Robinson Collection
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-aa08a
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Title: Clinton, 3d April, 1822. Dear Sir, Your letter from Andover was duly recieved
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Bristoll, Nancy, Norton, Asahel Strong, 1765-1853
Date: 1822-04-09
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Epic poetry, Greek, Editors -- United States -- Correspondence, Mentoring in education
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.)
Abstract: C-4 1822, April 9 Letter to E. R. in Andover [?] from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton in Clinton. Apparently E. R. had sent him a "specimen" of his Homer which his uncle found very acceptable. Mentions that the faculty of Hamilton College "considered to introduce it" and thus several copies of it should be sent to Utica. E. R.'s plan for a trip to Europe also meets with his uncle's approval. Norton then gives him some local news: the college is planning to erect North Hall; Nancy Bristoll married Mr. Platt of Plattsburgh.
Note: 1822, April 9 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his uncle, Asahel S. Norton.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-c04c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Dec. 10th, 1831. Professor Edward Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel, 1787-1832, Powell, John
Date: 1831-12-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Deeds -- Facsimiles, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Attorney and client, Land subdivision -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1831, Dec. 10 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from Othniel Williams in Clinton, NY. Concerns the sale of land to Mr. Powell, who along with others is interested in subdividing the property. Othniel Williams is the lawyer for the transaction. This letter asks E. R. to send a copy of the deed for the land in question.
Note: 1831, December 10 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams concerning the sale of land to Mr. Powell.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02e
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Dec. 31st, 1832. Rev'd Edward Robinson, Andover, Mass.
Names: Williams, Mary, Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel S.
Date: 1832-12-31
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Letters of intent, Legal services, Administration of estates, Attorney and client, Lawyers -- Death, Law offices -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Family-owned business enterprises -- Succession, Fathers and sons
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Dec. 31 Letter to E. R. in Andover from Mary Williams in Clinton. Writes to tell E. R. that her husband has died (Othniel) and that the affairs of the office will henceforth be conducted by her son Othniel S. Williams. She also encourages him to pay the village of Clinton a visit.
Note: 1832, December 31 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Mary Williams, telling him that her husband Othniel has died and that his son Othniel S. Williams will take over his affairs.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02m
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Dec. th 12[?], 1832. Mr. Edward Robinson, Theological Seminary. Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel, 1787-1832, Powell, John
Date: 1832-12-12
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Attorney and client, Lawyers -- Death, Law firms, Business referrals, Family-owned business enterprises -- Succession, Fathers and sons, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Dec. 17 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from John Powell in Clinton, NY. Powell informs E. R. that his agent and lawyer, Othniel Williams has died and he wants E. R. to designate another person to continue the affairs of the land transfer. He suggests that Williams' son, Othniel S. Williams and his assistant, O. Gridley, would be acceptable choices. Folded within this letter are copies of E. R.'s letters to O. Gridley and O.S. Williams, dated Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 respectively.
Note: 1832, December 17[?], 1832 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John Powell, informing Robinson that Othniel Williams has died. Powell wants to designate another person to continue the affairs of the land transfer.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02j
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Feb'y 27th, 1832. Professor E. Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel, 1787-1832
Date: 1832-02-27
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Attorney and client, Negotiation, Claims, Real property -- Valuation -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Feb. 27 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from O[thniel] Williams in Clinton, NY. Williams was handling the legal matters pertaining to the Kirkland farm and property which E. R. was attempting to sell. Powell was negotiating the purchase of a portion of the Kirkland-Robinson land and this letter is setting forth the claims and monies owed, etc.
Note: 1832, February 27 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams, setting forth the claims and monies owed.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02h
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Fr th. 16, 1832. Mr. Edward Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Parmelee, John, Powell, John, Nelson, Simeon
Date: 1832-02-16
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 images
Subjects: Complaint letters, Frustration, Discharge of contracts, Contracts for deeds, Impossibility of performance
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Feb. 16 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from John H. Parmelee, John Powell, and Simeon Nelson. Expresses their collective anger and frustration that E. R. has not come forth with a deed as promised, while at the same time requiring them to get in readiness $1000 as a down payment. They demand a deed by return mail and interest on the money which they set aside.
Note: 1832, February 16 - Letter to Edward Robinson from John H. Parmelee, John Powell, and Simeon Nelson, demanding a deed by mail for the farm.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02g
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Jan'y 1833. Mr. Edward Robinson, Andover, Mass.
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel S.
Date: 1833-01
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Drafts, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Decedents' estates -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Probate law and practice, Contracts, Legal documents -- Destruction and reconstruction
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1833, January Letter to E. R in Andover, MA from Othniel S. Williams in Clinton. Enclosed with the letter was a draft for $960. paid by Mr. Powell for a land transaction with E. R., though this was not the total payment due. Also, Othniel indicates that another land transaction had been made between E. R. and Othniel's father, but since the latter's death, Othniel is having trouble reconstructing the legal transaction.
Note: 1833, January - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel S. Williams.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02n
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, Jan'y 23'd, 1832. Professor Edward Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel, 1787-1832
Date: 1832-01-23
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Legal documents, Procedure (Law), Authentication, Legalization, Deeds -- Surveys
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1832, Jan. 23 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from Othniel Williams in Clinton. He is sending "the description of premises contained in Mrs. Kirkland's Quit-claim deed." Williams described the procedure which must be followed for executing proof of the deed. The description is appended at the end of the letter, with a P.S. stating that a small piece of the Kirkland deed was conveyed to Josiah Noyes, whose property bounds the land in question.
Note: 1832, January 23 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams, stating that he is sending "the description of premises contained in Mrs. Kirkland's Quit-claim deed."
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02f
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

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: Attorney and client, Land titles -- Registration and transfer, Settlement costs, Suretyship and guaranty, Real property -- Valuation -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Joint tenancy, Confidential communications, College presidents -- Retirement -- New York (State) -- Clinton
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
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Title: Clinton, March 18th, 1831. Professor E. Robinson, Andover, Massachusetts
Names: Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863, Williams, Othniel, 1787-1832, Powell, John, Day, Jonathan, Nelson, Simeon, Parmelee, John
Date: 1831-03-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 images
Subjects: Negotiation -- New York (State) -- Clinton, House buying -- New York (State) -- Clinton, House selling -- New York (State) -- Clinton, Real property, Exchange of -- New York (State) -- Clinton
Geography: Clinton (N.Y.), Andover (Mass.)
Abstract: F-2 1831, March 18 Letter to E. R. in Andover, MA from Othniel Williams in Clinton, NY. Apparently the $2000 offer for the farm was not accepted by E. R. and so now this letter gives a counter offer of $2500. The persons who wish to buy the land are: John Powell, Jonathan Day, Simeon Nelson, and John Parmelee (who owns a mill on the site where Mr. Nelson's formerly stood).
Note: 1831, March 18 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Othniel Williams, sharing with Robinson a counter offer of $2500 for the farm.
Part of: Edward Robinson Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Identifier: yhm-spe-rob-f02c
Use/Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

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