1834, March 11 - copy of a letter by Schmucker and other trustees of the Pennsylvania College in Gettysburg, asking ER to reconsider appointment as President of the college.
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.
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."
Kirkland 183b A. R. Robbins to Samuel Kirkland Norfolk, September. 15th. 1795. Very Dear Brother-- -- In the multiplicity of Cares and Business public and private to which I know you are attentive - I know you will allow a moment just to run over a scrawl from an old Friend. - - The repeated Opportunities I have had with the Major (your Son) gave me great Satisfaction, and the more because he could inform me of the State of his dear Father and Family. It seems you still continue alone though in Show moreKirkland 183b A. R. Robbins to Samuel Kirkland Norfolk, September. 15th. 1795. Very Dear Brother-- -- In the multiplicity of Cares and Business public and private to which I know you are attentive - I know you will allow a moment just to run over a scrawl from an old Friend. - - The repeated Opportunities I have had with the Major (your Son) gave me great Satisfaction, and the more because he could inform me of the State of his dear Father and Family. It seems you still continue alone though in the midst of a world full of people and a large domestic Circle. Perhaps it is best - you must be the best Judge. I hope you still continue to do GOOD - as I trust you have been accustomed to so many Years. It feels to me sometimes that I do none and never did. But we don't know. Reverend Mr. Kirkland 1795 Reverend: Samuel Kirkland Clinton State of New York As to news - Sickly in many places - rather distressing at New Haven - Camp Distemper. Numbers have died - are not the Judgments of a holy God somehow glorious as well as awful, on such a sinful World - and especially on such a sinful people as Connecticut! Dr. Dwight is inaugurated and presided at Commencement last Wednesday - saw Brother Hart who is appointed missionary in New Hampshire and Vermont east side of the Mountain - unexpectedly the General Association has appointed poor me to go again - and I have given encouragement that I will try, Deo Vol: - Part of my Mission is in your Quarter - i.e. to the Unadilla and so up to Fort Stanwix etc. I have it in Expectation to be in those Parts about the middle or latter part of October. - in company partly with Brother St-- who is also going - hope it may please God to give us an agreeable Interview at your House or near it. My best Friend joins me in Love to you and yours. I am now and ever Your affectionate Friend and Brother A. R. Robbins . Rev. Mr. Kirkland . Show less
Robbins recently saw the Major (Samuel Kirkland's son) who informed him of Kirkland and his family. He informs Kirkland that many have died at New Haven. Since Robbins' impending mission will take him to Kirkland's area, he hopes to visit.
Kirkland 47d Aaron Crosby to Samuel Kirkland Onenhogwage 29th January 1774 Reverend and Dear Brother last night received yours 25th November 1773 am sorry it happened so that I could not give myself the Please, and receive the Benefit of the intended Visit; but could not accomplish it without receiving Detriment which would probably have over balanced both. but yet determine, at the expiration of some future period by the leave of Providence, to make a Visit into those Regions; can't prefix Show moreKirkland 47d Aaron Crosby to Samuel Kirkland Onenhogwage 29th January 1774 Reverend and Dear Brother last night received yours 25th November 1773 am sorry it happened so that I could not give myself the Please, and receive the Benefit of the intended Visit; but could not accomplish it without receiving Detriment which would probably have over balanced both. but yet determine, at the expiration of some future period by the leave of Providence, to make a Visit into those Regions; can't prefix any certain time; perhaps I shall come as a Thief. I find the Dutch Minister such a Person or rather Parson as I never conversed with before, yet I understand there is another like him. He sais Mr Mosely agreed very well with him; (believe it's true) O that old things may be done away and forgotten and all things become new and the Kingdom of the glorious glorious Redeemer be extended far and wide in these Deserts; when you write me again please to send these words translated into Indian, "thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself but will reprove thee and set thy sins in order before thee." perhaps you have something wrote upon the Subject that will be serviceable. Our Father still holds his integrity (Adam) takes great care of me, presents his Love to you, is on good Health, says he stands in need of but one thing, that is, the divine assistance to enable him to persevere in the ways of Godliness; rejoices to hear of your welfare; but bemoans your condition so far separate from your Dear Partner. That you may enjoy the communion and consolation of the Holy Spirit, which is better than any earthly companion, is the prayer of your affectionate Brother, A. Crosby For Reverend Samuel Kirkland Missionary at Kanenwarohare Mr. Crosby, January 29, 1774 Show less
Still having problems with Old Issac. He is still in favor of feasting after Baptism. Baptized his son with much feasting and shooting guns: "some of them were carried by the Spirit out of themselves into Beasts". Crosby is also trying to get the Tuscaroras baptized by him. Good Peter "met with a fall", is better now.
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.
H-1 1837, Dec. 27 Letter to E. R. from Elisabeth Robinson in Albany. Addressed c/o Mons. Delaunay at Havre, France and was received by E. R. in Cairo, Egypt, March 3, 1838. Gives news of the family and then relates news of a revolution in Canada by the patriots.
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1837, December 27 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, giving news of the family and relating news of revolution in Canada by the patriots.
H-1 1838, Feb. 26 Letter to E. R. from Elisabeth Robinson in Albany. Addressed to Alexandria, Egypt and received by E. R. on May 5th. Besides the usual family news, she indicates the state's legislature accomplishes nothing because the good done by the House is negated by the Senate.
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1838, February 26 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
H-1 1838, Jan. 28 Letter to E. R. from Elisabeth Robinson in Albany. Addressed to Alexandria, Egypt and received by E. R. on April 14. She had a visit from Mrs. Upson of Utica, who will soon become Judge James Dean second wife. Mr. Woodruff has no business this winter, so he attends debates in Albany.
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1838, January 38 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
H-1 1838, Mar 29 Letter to E. R. from Elisabeth Robinson in Albany. Addressed c/o Mons. Gliddon, American Consul in Alexandria, Egypt. Received by E. R. in Beirut on July 5th. She mentions that her reading during the winter months has centered on those regions visited by E. R., namely, Italy, Greece, Asia Minor, and Egypt. Indicates that she is witnessing the break up of a home she has loved to visit, for Sophia and James are moving to Michigan to be closer to their daughters. Continues to relate political news concerning the Whigs and the patriots.
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1838, March 29 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.