Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his brother, Conway Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America, 1826 February 19
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes his life in Paris, calls made on Mr. Michaux and the Baron Dupin and notes, "It is really astonishing in a country where...so many such men exist, that they body of the nation should nevertheless be so little advanced in all the useful arts"; he goes on to describe the poverty in Paris, the filth of the back streets and the like.
Dates
- Creation: 1826 February 19
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