Moncure Robinson, London, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America, 1825 July 22
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Moncure Robinson writes, "in practical mechanics the French must be at least one hundred years behind the English.. Here I can travel in no direction but I come across some fine specimens of art executed in this land of dull and plodding people." He goes on to describe the technical wonders of the "New London Bridge" and the Thames Tunnel, including the method of digging under the Thames River; he plans to study the canals and railroads of England and Holland before returning for the lectures on mathematics and algebra at the Sorbonne.
Dates
- Creation: 1825 July 22
Creator
- From the Collection: Robinson, Moncure, 1802-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Robinson Family (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository