Detroit, July 2nd, 1840. Rev. Edward Robinson, care of Mr. John Miller, agent of the U.S. Legation, London
- Collection
- Edward Robinson
- Alternative Title
- Correspondence from Elisabeth Robinson to Edward Robinson
- Genre
- Manuscripts
- Subgenre- Manuscripts
- Correspondence
- Contributor Name
- Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
- Robinson, Elisabeth, 1803-1881
- Date
- July 2nd, 1840 to August 13th, 1840
- Language
- English
- Extent
- 4 images
- Series Title
- Edward Robinson and his family in Europe (1837–40), during which time E. R. made his first trip to the Middle East
- Abstract
- 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.
- Note
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.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
Description: 4 pages; sent to ER in London.
- Subject Topical
- Theological seminaries
- Death
- Presidents
- Subject Name
- Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
- Parker, Joel, 1799-1873
- Kirkland, Mrs.
- Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.)
- Harvard University
- Subject Geographic
- Clinton (N.Y.)
- New York (N.Y.)
- Detroit (Mich.)
- London (England)
- Shelf Location
- Original digital object name: yhm-spe-rob-h02s
- Hamilton College Special Collections, Robinson Collection, h02s
- Restrictions on Access
- There are no restrictions on access to this resource.