E 1822, Oct. 13 Sermon written by E. R. and delivered first at Britain (Berlin) CT and then 13 times between 1822 and 1825. Text based upon Hebrews 12:1-2.
E 1822, Nov. 5 Sermon written by E. R. and delivered on Thanksgiving Day at a Congregation Church on Essex Street in Boston. E.R. also used this sermon for another service at South Parish in Andover MA on 6 April 1823. Text based on Proverbs 3:6.
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1822, November 5 - Sermon written by Edward Robinson and delivered on Thanksgiving Day at a Congregation Church in Boston. He also used the same sermon for another service at South Parish in Andover on April 6, 1823.
E 1822, Oct. 27 Sermon written by E. R. and delivered at Southington CT. Also delivered at three other churches, including the Andover Chapel. Text based upon Matthew 16:26.
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1822, October 27 - Sermon written by Edward Robinson and delivered at Southington, Connecticut. Also delivered at three other churches, including the Andover Chapel. Matthew 16:26. Scans 29 and 30 show a scrap of paper with writing once affixed with red wax between pages 12 and 13.
E 1822, Oct. 4 Sermon written by E. R. and delivered in Southington Ct. It was his "first sermon preached." He subsequently delivered this sermon 10 more times between 1822 and 1825. Text based upon Hebrews 3:2 [i.e., 2:3].
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1822, October 4 - Sermon written by Edward Robinson and delivered in Southington, Connecticut. It was his "first sermon preached." Also delivered in ten other locations/on ten different dates.
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."
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]
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.
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.