Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his brother, Conway Robinson, 1827 February 10
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Moncure Robinson has heard that the Governor is to appoint Mr. Crozet as chief engineer who "as a civil engineer is the merest pretender"; French engineering is far behind that of England and the U.S.; he expects to be free of his dependence upon Virginia when he returns.
Dates
- Creation: 1827 February 10
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