John Robinson, Richmond, to his son, Moncure Robinson, Paris, 1826 January 2
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mr. R. Harrison has published some extracts of letters received from John Robinson, with his father's permission; reports that nothing will be done immediately in the improvement of the James River, but that there are opportunities for engineers on "internal improvements" elsewhere; suggestion of Moncure Robinson that a railroad be built from headwaters of the James River to the Kanawha River has been much discussed; "Your account of the Steam Waggons towing 2 or 3 others on the railways of England, & heavily loaded, seems quite fascinating to the friends of internal improvement"; news of panic in New York as a result of cotton speculations.
Dates
- Creation: 1826 January 2
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