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."
H-2 1840, July 2 Letter to E. R. in London from Elisabeth in Detroit. Makes excuses for not writing. Says there was nothing of interest to report. Tells him that Rev. J. Parker appointed Pres. of New York (Union) Seminary. Indicates that several of his acquaintances have died. She learned from the newspaper that Dr. J. T. Kirkland died as did our old friend Mrs. Kirkland of Clinton. Plans to be back in New Haven in August.
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1840, July 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, stating that Dr. J.T. Kirkland and Mrs. Kirkland of Clinton, New York, have died.
I-2 1842, May 28 Letter to E. R. from Edward Everett in London. Informs E. R. that he has been awarded one of the Royal Geographical Society's gold medals, of which two are given annually, for his Biblical Researches in Palestine. Tells him that he had been asked by the Society to "receive the medal as your representative." He did so and now is forwarding the medal to New York. Indicates that E. R.'s work "enjoys a very enviable reputation."
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1842, May 28 - Letter to Edward Robinson from Edward Everett, stating that he is forwarding the Royal Geographical Society's award to Robinson in New York.
L-1 1852, Jan. 9 Envelope addressed to E. R. of New York care of J. Watson, 7 Am.... Square, Hempstead Road, London from W. Dickson. No letter enclosed.