Robertson family papers, 1820-1907.
Collection Number: 852
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
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This Guide is Limited to the Contents of Former Collection #243
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Series I. Correspondence
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September 1840 - December 1841 (10 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From Smith Robertson (SR) at Union College, Schenectady, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Robertson, at Varna
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September 5, 1840 |
Scope and Contents
Concerned with the College. (SR member of July 1843 graduating class.)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
SR, Union, from E. Canfield, Sandisfield
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November 15, 1840 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From W. Smith at Yale to SR at Union; is concerned with life at Yale; courses; death
of a friend
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November 29, 1840 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From SR at Union to William H. Lacy at Cortland Academy, Homer
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November |
Scope and Contents
"Seward runs behind while Bouck runs far ahead of his ticket"; other political comments.
Also, references to college life, studies, professors.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From B. C. Whiting, Binghamton, to SR
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March 15, 1841 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From O. S. Wood, Dryden, to SR at Union
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March 25, 1841 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
Printed report form from Union; addressed to George Robertson
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April [6] 1841 (postmark) |
Scope and Contents
Includes tuition bill and marks for term January 8-April 1, 1841; also general information
on courses, admission requirements, etc.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From Ruel Smith, Rochester
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May 21, 1841 |
Scope and Contents
Who is studying medicine in the office of a professor of surgery at Geneva Medical
College; mentions practices of medical students who procured corpses already buried
for their dissections. To SR at Union.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
Term report from Union as in April above
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August 11, 1841 |
Scope and Contents
For period April 30-July 28, 1841.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 1 |
From Cousin Molly, Albany, to SR at Union
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December 9, 1841 |
January- October 1842 (11 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From SR at Union College to William H. Lacy, Cortlandville
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January 8 |
Scope and Contents
Remarks about newly elected state legislators; plans for present term at College and
future entering of Law School.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
To SR at Union from N. B. Smith, Ithaca
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February 21, 1842 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
Term report from Union for period January 7-April 1, 1842
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April 9 (postmark) |
Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From William Smith at Yale to SR at Union
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May 12 or 13 (sic), 1842 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From Howard Townsend, Albany, to SR at Union
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May 29, 1842 |
Scope and Contents
Tells of H's journey to Washington, D.C.; his meeting John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster,
hearing Henry Clay speak, dining at the White House with President Tyler, and seeing
the sights of the Capital.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From James Wood, Jr., Union College, to SR in Dryclen
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July 8, 1842 |
Scope and Contents
About an overpayment of a debt; SR now in a lawyer's office.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From Isaac Mott to SR at Union
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July 12, 1842(postmark) |
Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
To SR from a cousin. Tells of the illness of his Aunt Sally
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July 25, 1842 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
Term report from Union for period April 29th-July 27, 1842
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August 10, 1842 (postmark) |
Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From Cyrus Robertson in Albion, Michigan, to his brother, SR
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September 5, 1842 |
Scope and Contents
Concern about worth of Michigan land SR wishers to sell
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Box 243 1 | Folder 2 |
From Walter Mott, cousin of SR
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October 12, 1842 |
Scope and Contents
Invitation to SR to visit Mott in Albany at; the Medical College and perhaps see an
operation performed.
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January 29 - October 7, 1843 (9 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From Howard Townsend at Union to SR in Etna
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January 29, 1843 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From Mitchell (fraternity brother of SR?), "Ike" and others to SR
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February 1843 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From N. R. Biddlecomb, and others to SR
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March 31, 1843 |
Scope and Contents
Urging his return to Union College and reporting events since his departure.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From State of New York, Secretary's Office, Department of Common Schools Albany to
SR- -Superintendent of Common Schools, Tompkins Co., Ithaca
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April 10, 1843 |
Scope and Contents
Regarding a law of 1843 stating that all appeals presented to the State Secretary's
Office must have first been submitted to and had a decision rendered by the superintendent
of schools in the particular county.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From M. Scofield, Whitesboro, to SR
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April 16, 1843 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From SR at Union College to parents
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May 1, 1843 |
Scope and Contents
Regarding his return to College
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Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From D. R. Houts, Ithaca, to SR at Union College
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May 23, 1843 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From Hiram D. Robertson at Albion, Michigan, to Parents (George Robertson) about trip
to Detroit
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May 23, 1843 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 3 |
From Asa Barton, Union College to SR at Varna, Tompkins Co
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October 7, 1843 |
Scope and Contents
About news of SR's fraternity at Union, Sigma Phi.
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January 9 - April 16, 1844 (11 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From W. Smith at Yale University to SR, Varna, Tompkins Co., N.Y
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January 9, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Some facts about life at Yale and news of friends
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From S. Town of Aurora to SR
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January 18, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
About Town help including Robertson with a "pioneer enterprise thro' which the cause
of primary education will receive so much aid."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From H. Gillam of Aurora to SR about the possible visit of a Mr. Town
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February 15, 1844 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From S. Town of Aurora to SR
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February 27, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Says that a visit to Tompkins Co. would be impossible. Town speaks of a project undertaken
by Tompkins Co. teachers that has spread to other parts of the State; he commends
the venture and wishes them success in the future.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From A. Potter, Union College, to SR, Ithaca
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March 6, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Potter isn't sure whether or not he will be able to attend an Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From S. Young, Secretary's Office, Department of Common Schools, Albany to SR, Superintendent
of Tompkins Co. Common Schools
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March 11, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Regarding teacher certification for a Mr. Curtis and commending SR on the reputation
of the Teachers' Institute
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From D. A. Morton, town clerk, Groton, to SR, Superintendent Common Schools of Tompkins
County
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March 11, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Listing names of district clerks for the Groton Common Schools.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From Eleaser Carter of Caroline, to SR
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March 20, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Informing SR that the trustees have refused his (SR's) request for a meeting. Carter
says that he will arrange for SR to review the clerk's books and will give SR all
the help that he can.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From Cyrus Clark and John S. Holden to SR as Superintendent of Tompkins Co. Common
Schools
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March 21, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
A notice of an appeal being sent to the N.Y.S. Superintendent of Schools concerning
the Board of Trustees' refusal to comply with an existing statute. SR. had ruled in
favor of the Trustees.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
George B. Glendening, Cayuga Academy, Aurora to SR
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March 27, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Acceptance of invitation to visit SR.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From S. Young, State of New York Secretary's Office, Dept of Common. Schools, to SR
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March 30, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
State Superintendent upholds decision of SR in the case of Holden and Clark vs. the
Trustees of the town, of Lansing District #7, saying that trustees have right to levy
tax.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From Douglass Boardman, Trumansburg, to SR
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April 3, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Letter tells of the electioneering done by Boardman's opponents in an election in
the attempts to get another man elected.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 4 |
From S. Town, Angelica, to SR
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April 16, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Reports on the Teacher's Institute in Angelica.
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May 27 - December 31, 1844 (14 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
To SR from. S.D. Carr of Groton
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May 27, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
A man in the school district refuses to pay taxes on land which is not in said district.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From Douglass Boardman, Trumansburg, to SR
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June 4, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Requesting that SR send the dates he will be able to visit Trumansburg.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
Printed invitation from Alpha of the Sigma Phi with note from How(ard?) Porter
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June 29, 1844 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
To SR from S. D. Carr
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July 29, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Asking that SR visit the Groton district schools and commenting on the next school
term.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From Lyman Cobb, N.Y.C. to SR
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August 12, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
About text books being considered by the Books Committee of the County School Association.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From S. Young, Secretary's Office, Dept. of Common Schools, Albany, to SR
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August 13, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Granting the request for an extension in handing in the district's annual report and
commending the evaluation SR is doing of the Common Schools in Tompkins Co.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From Douglass Boardman, Trumansburg, to SR
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August 13, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
The State Superintendent has asked that each district send in the number and description
of the books in the school libraries. Boardman also reports that a district meeting
will soon take place to discuss new school sites and taxes.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From S. Young, Secretary's Office, Department of Common Schools, Albany to SR
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September 4, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
The state regulation calling for a catalogue of books held by each district must be
followed.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
To SR from D. W. Carley, Newfield
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September 21, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Carley tells of his plans for the ending of the school term and the examination of
his pupils.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From S. Town to SR. Town "will come to Ithaca."
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October 3, 1844 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From E. Powell, Owego, to SR
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October 17, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Letter sends news of Teacher Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From S. D. Carr, Groton, to SR
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October 21, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Letter about the possible hiring of a Mr. Everson in SR's district.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From Alex Holland, Union Coll., to SR
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December 3, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Acknowledgment payment of money to Union College.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 5 |
From Horace Mann, Boston, to SR
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December 31, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Can not meet with SR until following April. Commends SR for his (SR's) new work in
New York State common schools.
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January 10 - July 18, 1845 (15 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From P. A. Ely, Hector, to SR, Superintendent Tompkins Co. Common Schools
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January 10, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
A request of SR can not be fulfilled and Ely does not, have a candidate for the Normal
School.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From Robert Alien, Joseph Ammack, Samuel Alien, Jonathan Owen, Woodard White, and
John Fish, all of Enfield, to SR, Superintendent of Tompkins Co. Common Schools
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January 15, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Letter is an appeal to SR in behalf of a poor family in the school district. The District
Board of Trustees has demanded the payment of the rate bill by this man who does not
have the money. The petitioners are asking SR to exempt this man from the rate bill.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From S. Town of Aurora to SR, Supt. Tompkins Co. Common School
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March 8, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
S. Town can not accept invitation of SR.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From E. G. Starke, Auburn, to SR
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March 10, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
A letter which SR mailed to Starke had been sent to the wrong address and the event
which Starke had been invited to, had already taken place. Starke is angered by a
movement in Albany seeking to abolish County Superintendents. He attacks Silas Wright,
U.S. Senator 1833; reelected 1837 and 1843; governor 1845-47, as being the American
Cato and states that Wright has not the information needed to make the statements
he has been making. Starke comes out against "bigotry and ignorance coupled with rank
injustice in high stations."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From Edwin Cooper, Waterloo Academy, to SR
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March 15, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Cooper can not "during his vacation" visit SR but will be in Ithaca for two days during
the next institute. He praises SR's work and comments on the effect it has upon other
counties.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From S. Young, Ballston, to SR, Ithaca
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March 25, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
The letter is an answer to an invitation of SR to Young. Young talks about the prejudices
of certain segments of the community against the school system. Young says that education
is not for the rich alone, as the mass of people think, but for the poor as well.
No one should be denied the opportunity of receiving an education. '"No philanthropist
should remit his exertions until our Schools are raised to such a grade of utility
as to embrace all the children of the State, the sons and daughters of the rich as
well as of the poor. All should here mingle on one common level; all should be blended
into one mass during the susceptible period of youth. This is the only means of promoting
the harmony of society, of suppressing jealousies and perpetuating in letter and in
spirit our republican institutions."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From Edwin Cooper, Waterloo to SR, Ithaca
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April 7, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Cooper will not be able to attend the Teacher Institute in Ithaca because of the illness
of his wife.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From Cyrus Robertson, Albion, Michigan, to his brother Smith Robertson, Ithaca
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May 4, 1845 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
>Lovel (?) Preston, Caroline, to SR
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May 30, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Letter is praising SR for his system of school instruction.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
Printed folder - written by Franklin Knight
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July 1, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
The folder is a sort of advertisement for a book of facsimiles of letter from George
Washington on agriculture Knight has published that will "have a most salutary influence
in correcting, in the youth of our country, many false notions regarding the character
of agricultural pursuits."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
Letter from the publisher, Alexander V. Blake, N.Y.C. to SR
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July 1, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Printed circular for Wickham's "Educational Incentives," particularly Teacher's Tokens
with facsimile. Letter tells SR about the invention of a School Ledger which would
enable a teacher to keep permanent records of students.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From I (?) Cooper McLean, N.Y. , to SR
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July 2, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
A new certificate is to be made out for Miss Samantha Burton enabling her to teach
in any school district in Tompkins' County.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
R. Hyde Walworth, President, New York Juvenile Temperance Association to SR and all
County and town superintendents
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July 4, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Printed circular urging them to promote said association and its goals in their district
or county.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From Francis Dwight, Albany, to SR
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July 7, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
A Mr. D. P. Page will be in the area in the middle of September and will be willing
to address a Teacher Institute if there is one at that time.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 6 |
From Henry McGonegal of Albany
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July 18, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Asking SR for a recommendation. McGonegal is seeking a position in Syracuse as a teacher.
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August 11 - November 13, 1845 (10 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From Albert D. Wright, Verona to SR, Ithaca
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August 11, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Dwight had promised SR that he would speak at the Tompkins County Teachers' Institute.
He is asking to be released from this engagement since he is being asked by his own
district (county) to be in charge of an Institute there.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From E. C. Seymour, Albany, to SR, Ithaca
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August 11, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Letter informs that Seymour will be leaving the school at the end of the term. Professors
Perkins and Page will not be able to attend the Tompkins County Institute. Seymour
asks the help of SR in finding a job for the next term.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
Circular giving details of the coming Cayuga County Teachers' Institute
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August 13, 1845 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From Henry Barnard of Providence to SR, Ithaca
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September 14, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Barnard will be able to attend the Institute and will deliver an address on "What
can be done to improve the schools this winter?"
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From Henry Barnard,Providence, to SR, Ithaca
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October 5, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
The letter confirms Barnard's appearance at the Teachers' Institute, October 14 and
announces his plans for an earlier arrival.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From Edwin Cooper, Syracuse, to SR, Ithaca
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October 22, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Cooper will not be able to attend the Teachers' Institute. He also encourages SR to
accept a copy of a "current volume of the Advocates'" and to encourage the teachers
in his district to become subscribers.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From O. O. Wickham, N.Y.C. to SR
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October 27, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Wickham will not be able to attend the Institute and present his "Educational Incentives"
to the teachers present. However, he is sending samples and asks that a wall chart
called School Chart of Characteristics be placed on the wall of some room at the Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From Charles R. Coburn, Owego, to SR
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October 30, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Inviting SR and Mr. Barnard to the Owego Institute and Esq. Gillet, if he can be spared.
He invites SR to speak to them about education.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From Daniel Jackson, Burdett, to SR
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November 8, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
About a teacher, Mr. J. W. Carpenter, then teaching at his school, who had the previous
year been in trouble over a young woman of the town whom he had since married. Jackson
says that except for that one incident, Carpenter's reputation and behavior had been
very fine.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 7 |
From O. O. Wickham, N.Y.C. to SR
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November 13, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Asking for the names of all of those present at the last Teachers' Institute so that
he may advertise his Teacher's Book of Instrumentalities and School Requisites.
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January 27 - July 28, 1846 (12 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From Thomas Slater, Albany, to SR
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January 27, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Professor Perkins will be able to attend the Institute planned for the spring.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From H. Camp, school trustee in Trumansburg, to SR, Supt. of Common Schools, Tompkins
County
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February 17, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
In regard to a notice that there will be a public examination of students in the near
future. Camp says, on behalf of the other trustees, that their school will not be
taking part in the examination.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From C. S. Ford, Geneva to SR
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March 19, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
About Ford's appearance as a lecturer at a future Teachers' Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From S. Town, Aurora to SR
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March 26, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Town cannot, at the time, indicate whether or not he will be able to visit Ithaca.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From G. H. Stevens, Danby, to SR
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April 8, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Sherman Miller has been newly elected Town Superintendent of Schools. Canfield and
Stevens are going to School [to keep school?]
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From Doug(lass) (Boardman) Trumansburg, to SR as Superintendent of Common Schools,
Tompkins Co
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May 20, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Giving exact time of his arrival in Ithaca.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
SR from T. Russell Jencks of Boston
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May 26, 1846 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From Palmer and Jencks, Boston, to SR, Supt. of Common Schools
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June 15, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
They have found the journals he enquired about and wish to know if he wants them to
be sent to him.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
Printed circular from N. S. Benton, Supt., N.Y.S., Secretary's Office, Dept. of Common
Schools
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July 1, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
A previous circular should be disregarded if it does not apply to a particular Superintendent,.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From J. S. (or I. S.) Mitchell, Canajoharie, to SR
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July 10, 1846 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 8 |
From Superintendent of Caroline to SR
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July 28, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Reporting on the salary of the County and town superintendent of schools note attached
re: amount of compensation for Dr. Farlin [See Ace. #2241]. Town Superintendent.
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August 12 - October 26, 1846 (11 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From Jacob Abbott of New York to SR
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August 12, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Abbott is not certain whether or not he will be able to attend an Institute scheduled
for early October. He thanks SR for the positive information and says that he will
send a definite answer when he is able to.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From C. La. (?) Ford, Medina to SR of Ithaca
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August 15, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Ford is not certain whether or not he will be able to speak on Anatomy and Physiology
at an Institute in the early part of October
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From A.J. Tompkins of Lansing inviting SR to their school celebration
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September 11, 1846 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From Alonzo Wynkoop, Chemung, to SR of Ithaca
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September 21, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Wynkoop asks for SR's assistance in finding qualified teachers to lead an Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From Horace Mann, Boston to SR
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September 26, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Mann sends his regrets and says he will not be able to attend their Institute. He
commends SR for the work he is doing.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
Printed circular from Andrews and Boyle, Publishers, N.Y.C. to SR
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September 26, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Requesting the names and mailing addresses of all the town superintendents in the
county and all of the teachers in the county. Andrews and Boyle are publishing a weekly
newspaper, the Anglo Saxon, and hope to interest the superintendents and teachers
in becoming subscribers.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From Jacob Abbott, N.Y., to SR
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October 5, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Abbott will be able to visit the Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
Printed circular from 0. C. Gardiner of N.Y.C. to SR, Supt. of Common Schools, Tompkins
County
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October 8, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Circular is a testimonial for the magazine American Quarterly Journal of Agriculture
and Science; hand written letter {pages 2-3) is sent to encourage SR to subscribe
to magazine.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From Oliver Dyer of New York to SR
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October 8, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Mr. Augustus Boyle will not be able to address 'the Teachers' Institute on Phonographics
and sends his regrets.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
From P. S. Ely, Hector, to SR of Ithaca
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October 16, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Ely's visit to Ithaca has been postponed a week. The Burdett School is in need of
a teacher and Ely suggests that SR send them one.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 9 |
Form letter from N. S. Benton, Supt. Common Schools, Secretary's Office, Dept. of
Common Schools, Albany to County Superintendent SR
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October 26, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
Blank reports for district trustees are available.
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February 19 - October 14, 1847 (11 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
Form letter from Delphian Institute of Union College, Schenectady to SR as a former
member
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February 19, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Asking for a donation of either money or books to keep, in the Institute's attempt
to fit up a reading room.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From Alonzo Wynkoop, County Supt. of Chemung, to SR, Ithaca
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March 15, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Three counties, Tompkins, Steuben and Chemung are planning a union Teachers' Institute
to which all the neighboring counties are being invited. The letter from Wynkoop is
to inform SR of what has been planned so far; who the principal speakers will be,
a sample of the notice to appear in the newspapers (handwritten).
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From Alonzo Wynkoop, Chemung, to SR, Ithaca
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April 10, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Letter gives SR more news about the union Institute informing him that notices have
been sent to newspapers. Wynkoop has had no definite answer from those whom he has
asked to address the Institute, If all else fails, he will call upon SR to deliver
an address. (first mention is made of Robertson being married as Wynkoop says " .
. .and shall hope to meet your bride,. . . .")
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From N. S. Benton, State of New York Secretary's Office, Dept. of Common Schools,
Albany to SR
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May 6, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Letter says that land is liable to assessment by a district if it lies partially within
that district and if the owner/occupant resides on the land in that particular district.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From B. F. Winegar, a member of SR's fraternity, Sigma Phi, at Union College, to SR
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June 23, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
The fraternity needs donations from members to build a membership hall. This letter
contains second mention of SR having recently married.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From Cyrus Robertson, Albion, Michigan, to his brother, SR
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July 24, 1847 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
Printed circular from N. S. Benton, Secretary's Office, Dept. of Common Schools, Albany,
to County Supt. SR
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September 1, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
The circular contains information pertaining to the reduction of the amount of gratuity
allowed to pupils.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From Benj[amin] Cook, Penn Yan to SR
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October 4, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Cook will not be able to attend the whole of an Institute to lecture and teach Phonography
but will be present for the second week.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From J. S. (?) Holmes, Deputy Supt. of Common Schools, State of New York, Secretary's
Office, Dept. of Common Schools, to SR
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October 7, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Letter concerns a discrepancy concerning sums of money received during the current
year, which appear in SR's abstract of Town Superintendent Reports.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From James Redfield of Lyons, County Supt. for Wayne County to SR
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October 14, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Introducing Dr. Calvin Cutler, author of a book on physiology; on same sheet.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 10 |
From Calvin Cutler, Ithaca to SR
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October 19, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Sending SR a copy of the above mentioned book.
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January 16, 1848 - June 30, 1852
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Box 243 1 | Folder 11 |
From Philip and Sarah Robertson, Conneaut, Ohio, to SR
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January 16, 1848 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 11 |
From B. R. King & P. R. King, Middleport, N.Y. to their brother and sister, SR and
? (his wife?) sleighing; RR correspondence
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March 26, 1848 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 11 |
From W. Van Wyck, Union College to SR
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March 27, 1848 |
Scope and Contents
The letter asks for funds for the finishing of the Conclave hall for the Sigma Phi
fraternity at Union College.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 11 |
From H. (?) McGonegal, Baldwinsville, to SR
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July 11, 1848 |
Scope and Contents
Asking SR for a recommendation for a teaching position.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 11 |
From O. O. Wickham, Clinton Hall (pm Williamsburg) , N.Y. to SR
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November 16, 1849 |
Scope and Contents
Wickham requests a list of the names and addresses of the teachers in the area so
that he may send them ". . .some valuable information which will be to their advantage
and advance the cause of education."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 11 |
Printed circular from Association of Former Students of Cortland Academy to SR
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June 30, 1852 |
Scope and Contents
Asks for donations for a fund to be given to Mr. Wollworth, by his former pupils upon
his resignation.
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Undated (5 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 12 |
From Thomas (?) Dwight, Albany, to SR
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July 17 |
Scope and Contents
Concerns an Institute not being held. There is also mention made of an attack upon
the present school system being made at a teachers' convention.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 12 |
From Thomas (?) Dwight, Albany, to SR
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August 2 |
Scope and Contents
Dwight is asking SR for information of the upcoming Tompkins County Institute.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 12 |
From Peter Selover, Homer, to SR
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November 4 |
Scope and Contents
The author of the letter had been promised a letter he did not receive. He is now
appealing to SR for a certificate and/or a letter of recommendation.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 12 |
Printed circular advertising an arithmetic series
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Undated |
Box 243 1 | Folder 12 |
Printed circular advertising Mitchell's Map Establishment
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Undated |
Miscellaneous Letters and Receipts (not involving Smith Robertson) 1821 - 1850 (20
items)
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1821 - 1850 | ||
Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Adjt. General W. L. Marcy, Troy, to General Samuel Hatheway, Homer
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October 29, 1821 |
Scope and Contents
General Marcy has been asked to give an opinion about whether or not officers who
did not parade their companies on a certain required date should be punished. If they
did not know that they were required to perform a duty, then they can not be punished
for failing to fulfill the obligation. Note: Xerox copy placed in Hatheway Family
Papers, Ace. #2281.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
Receipt for pay as teacher in District #4, town and county unnamed; signed by Israel
Roberts
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April 28, 1828 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Ebby Hyde, Farmer [Interlaken], to Doctor Frederick Hyde, Cortland Village
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March 4, 1836 |
Scope and Contents
Augustus (?) has just left Ebby Hyde's after a visit. Ebby says that he regrets that
Frederick could not have been there at the same time as Augustus but says it was not
possible. Ebby talks of a trip he is soon to start upon and says he is looking forward
to Frederick's visit.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From G. Woodruff, Buffalo, to Dr. Frederick Hyde, Cortlandville
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July 14, 1837 |
Scope and Contents
Personal letter containing family news and other items of gossip. Woodruff teases
Hyde about his (Hyde's) "unpatriotic bachelorhood."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From C. F. Woodruff, Ithaca, to father (step-father?, father-in-law?) P. Pelton of
Monticello, N.Y
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July 20, 1842 |
Scope and Contents
Regarding trip by stagecoach from Monticello to Ithaca.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From J. W. French of Albion, New York, to Mr. E. B. Walsworth, of Walworth, Wayne
Co
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December 18, 1843 |
Scope and Contents
Concerning a report to be made out re the Walworth Academy of which Walsworth is principal.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From James S. McRie, Union College, to E. B.. Walsworthth
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January 22, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Asking for a teaching position at the Walworth Academy where Walsworth is principal.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From George Loomis of Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, Lima, Livingston Co. to E. B. Walsworth
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February 21, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Saying that visit to "Lyceum" at Walworth, Wayne Co. at present would not be possible.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Joseph Rosenkrans of Fort Plain to Mr. Walsworth of Union College
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May 30, 1844 |
Scope and Contents
Request that Walsworth deliver sermon in place of Rosenkrans while he (Rosenkrans)
must be away.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Caleb Clark, Truxton, to Dr. Frederick Hyde, Cortland (ville)
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September 30, 1845 |
Scope and Contents
Clark is ill and wishes Dr. Hyde to prescribe some medicine for him.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From John Foster, Union College, to E. B. Walsworth at Auburn Theological Seminary
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May 26, 1846 |
Scope and Contents
In doubt as to date of Auburn Commencement and "propriety" of his [Foster's] addressing
the body.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Silas C. Brown, W. Bloomfield, to his nephew E. B. Walsworth, Auburn, N.Y. Family
matters
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June 12, 1846 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Rev. E. G. Townsend, Sackets Harbor, to E. Walsworth, Auburn. Personal news and
comment
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December 17, 1846 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From H. W. Parker, Mexico, N.Y., to E. B. Walsworth, Auburn Theological Seminary
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March 25, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
(Rev.) Parker wishes someone to substitute for him for four Sabbaths and asks Walsworth's
assistance in securing someone.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Albert West, Troy to Ira G. Fellows
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November 7, 1847 |
Scope and Contents
Will be 21 11/8 (b. 1826). Visit to N.Y.C. - theatre-going, attending Trinity Church.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Albert West, Troy, to Ira G. Fellows, Pulaski. Mutual friends and daily activities
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May 7, 1848 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Henry L. Young of Avon, to Rev. E. B. Walsworth, Union Theological Seminary,
N.Y
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May 8, 1848 |
Scope and Contents
Is invited to assume Presbyterian pastorate at Avon. "This is missionary ground. .
. ."
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Albert West, Troy, to Ira G. Fellows. Personal news
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November 5, 1848 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Albert West, Troy, to Ira G. Fellows
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February 4, 1850 |
Scope and Contents
Social news -- sleigh rides.
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Box 243 1 | Folder 13 |
From Albert West, Troy, to Ira G. Fellows, Pulaski
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April 12, 1850 |
Scope and Contents
Maple sugar making news from California; "'tell the boys to let well enough alone
and stay at home."
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Miscellaneous Madison and Chenango County School District Records (3 items)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 14 |
Warrant from Almon Baker, trustee of School District #8, Cazenovia, Madison County
ordering him to receive school taxes
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July 13, 1884 |
Scope and Contents
Includes a list of taxable inhabitants and amounts they owe. 1 item (2 pcs.)
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Box 243 1 | Folder 14 |
Order to Tax Collector to pay wages earned by Addie Warner as teacher in School District
#9, Town of Lincklaen, Chenango County
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November 18, 1895 |
Box 243 1 | Folder 14 |
A handwritten catalogue of books (15 vols.) belonging to School District #2, Town
of Lincklaen
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Undated |