Sophia Robinson, Nov. 19th, 1811. Edward Robinson, Southington, Conn.
- Collection
- Edward Robinson
- Alternative Title
- Correspondence from Sophia Robinson to Edward Robinson;
- Genre
- Manuscripts
- Subgenre- Manuscripts
- Correspondence
- Contributor Name
- Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
- Woodruff, Sophia Naomi Robinson, 1788-1849
- Date
- November 19th, 1811 to December 19th, 1811
- Language
- English
- Extent
- 4 images
- Series Title
- Letters and papers relating to E. R. before his marriage to Eliza Kirkland in 1818.
- Abstract
- B-1 1811, Dec. 19 Letter to E. R. in Southington, Ct. from his sister (Naomi) Sophia Robinson Woodruff, Catskill, NY. Describes her emotions as she left Southington with her husband, James. Took a stage to New York City and then a steamer to Catskill. Repeatedly expresses her longing for her family and friends while at the same time she reassures her brother that she is very content with her new situation. Sends her love to Sophie, Nancy and Henry, and asks for her father to write. A postscript is added by her husband James Woodruff.
- Note
1811, November 19 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister (Naomi) Sophia Robinson.
Letters from William Robinson (father), Naomi Sophia (step-sister), and William Jr. (step-brother), 1803-1812
Original digital object name: yhm-spe-rob-b01e
- Subject Topical
- Homesickness
- Brides
- Bridegrooms
- Subject Name
- Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
- Woodruff, Sophia Naomi Robinson, 1788-1849
- Woodruff, James, 1785-1855
- Subject Geographic
- Catskill (N.Y.)
- Southington (Conn.)
- Restrictions on Access
- There are no restrictions on access to this resource.
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Manifest
Robinson, E. & Woodruff, S. N. R. .
(1811).
Sophia Robinson, Nov. 19th, 1811. Edward Robinson, Southington, Conn..
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/7b691c98-81e9-404e-94df-bed102dfca60
APA
Robinson, E. & Woodruff, S. N. R. .
(1811).
Sophia Robinson, Nov. 19th, 1811. Edward Robinson, Southington, Conn..
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/7b691c98-81e9-404e-94df-bed102dfca60
Robinson, Edward and Woodruff, Sophia Naomi Robinson.
1811.
“Sophia Robinson, Nov. 19th, 1811. Edward Robinson, Southington, Conn.”.
Last modified November 06, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/7b691c98-81e9-404e-94df-bed102dfca60
Chicago
Robinson, Edward and Woodruff, Sophia Naomi Robinson.
1811.
“Sophia Robinson, Nov. 19th, 1811. Edward Robinson, Southington, Conn.”.
Last modified November 06, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
https://litsdigital.hamilton.edu/do/7b691c98-81e9-404e-94df-bed102dfca60
