A-2 1818, Sept. 5 Deed (warranty deed): Nathaniel Griffin to Edward Robinson, in consideration of $700. for the purchase of a lot measuring slightly more than one and one-quarter acre. Enclosed with this deed was a surveyor's drawing of a lot of approximately the same size designated as the "Redfield's house, lot 1806 by McNeal Esq." To finance this transaction, E. R. entered into a mortgage and bond agreement with Nathaniel Griffin, listed below.
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(2 items) - Deed. Nathaniel Griffin to Edward Robinson, in consideration of $700 for land. Enclosed with it a drawing of a lot.
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.
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.
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.
Q 1818, April 18 Ohio land documents: On 29 Sept. 1817, Alfred Wolcott, surveyor, drew up a map of 8 parcels of land totaling 1300 acres. A copy of this map was made 18 April 1818 for William Robinson of Southington Ct. who had purchased lots 1, 2, 7, 8, totaling 636.43 acres, at $5. per lot from Linius Tuttle. This transaction was completed April 17, 1818. These four lots bordered the land of Upson, Allen, Skinner, and Tuttle. The exact location (i.e. town) of the land is not mentioned here but is cited in subsequent correspondence.
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Twinsburg, Ohio: deeds, documents, and letters (1818–1830s) pertaining to the 636 acres originally owned by William Robinson, father of E. R.
F-7 1824, Sept. 24 [A notation on the envelope in upper left corner where E. R. always writes the date and name of sender indicates the year was 1825, not 1824 as written (very clearly) at the head of the letter itself.] Junior Class of the Theological Institution [i.e., Andover Seminary] expresses via a "committee" gratitude, affection, and respect for E. R. as a teacher and as a man.
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1824, September 24 - Junior class of the Theological Institution (Andover) expresses gratitude, affection, and respect for Edward Robinson as a teacher and man.