New Haven, Dec. 24, 1838. My very dear Brother, after a long interval of anxious expectation we have at last has the satisfaction of again hearing from you
- 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
- December 29th, 1838
- Language
- English
- Extent
- 2 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 1838, Dec. 29 Letter to E. R (no envelope) from Elisabeth in New Haven. Tells her brother how glad she is that he is recovered from his illness. Explains that Charles is too busy to write because he has so many renewals of insurance policies to arrange for his clients. Charles has canceled plans to move to Detroit. Describes raids on Prescott near Ogdensburg and on an area north of Detroit and in Winsor, all done by about 300 self-styled patriots. Mentions that the 22-month old twin boy of their cousin Miss Cleveland died very suddenly. The twin girl is also very sick.
- Note
1838, December 29 - Letter to Edward Robinson (no envelope) from Elisabeth Robinson.
Family letters to E. R. , 1838–1840
Description: 2 pages; reaction to ER's letter about his sickness.
- Subject Topical
- Death
- Canada--History--Rebellion, 1837-1838
- Colonies
- Fires
- Health
- Subject Name
- Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
- Robinson, Elisabeth, 1803-1881
- Robinson, Charles, 1801-1876
- Subject Geographic
- New Haven (Conn.)
- Windsor (Ont.)
- Detroit (Mich.)
- Ogdensburg (N.Y.)
- Shelf Location
- Original digital object name: yhm-spe-rob-h02a
- Hamilton College Special Collections, Robinson Collection, h02a
- Restrictions on Access
- There are no restrictions on access to this resource.
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Manifest
Robinson, E. & Robinson, E. .
(1838, December 29).
New Haven, Dec. 24, 1838. My very dear Brother, after a long interval of anxious expectation we have at last has the satisfaction of again hearing from you.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/6a5b6a73-a992-44ad-b3cf-902914c79770
APA
Robinson, E. & Robinson, E. .
(1838, December 29).
New Haven, Dec. 24, 1838. My very dear Brother, after a long interval of anxious expectation we have at last has the satisfaction of again hearing from you.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/6a5b6a73-a992-44ad-b3cf-902914c79770
Robinson, Edward and Robinson, Elisabeth.
December 29th, 1838.
“New Haven, Dec. 24, 1838. My very dear Brother, after a long interval of anxious expectation we have at last has the satisfaction of again hearing from you”.
Last modified November 06, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/6a5b6a73-a992-44ad-b3cf-902914c79770
Chicago
Robinson, Edward and Robinson, Elisabeth.
December 29th, 1838.
“New Haven, Dec. 24, 1838. My very dear Brother, after a long interval of anxious expectation we have at last has the satisfaction of again hearing from you”.
Last modified November 06, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/6a5b6a73-a992-44ad-b3cf-902914c79770
