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Robinson, John M. (John Moncure), 1835-1893

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

C.A. Sanford Telegram

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00316
Scope and Contents

Message from C.A. Sanford, Petersburg, Va., to Capt. John Moncure Robinson, Richmond, Va. In response to Maj. Branch showing him part of a letter about "the Comet," he will rent the [railroad?] engine to Mr. Gill if he wishes but do not expect them to work it or his road in any other way.

Dates: 1865 January 26

E.B. Branch Telegram

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00315
Scope and Contents

Message from E.B. Branch, Petersburg, Va., to John Moncure Robinson, Engineer F. [?] C., Care of Q.M. General. "The Comet" [a railroad engine?] will be ready Saturday night. He plans to have her in No. 6. He requests a telegraph from Mr. Gill.

Dates: 1865 January 26