Scope and Contents Arrangements to board with Mr. Brown; a dinner for Dr. Jones, who had been "maltreated by the President"; fees for attending lectures, professors' fees, $45.00 library subscription and fee to Franklinian Society.

Scope and Contents Requests that John Robinson sell two of her Negro men "without sending him to a Back Woods Man, which I would not on any account do"; suggests that Moncure is staying up too late with his studying.

Scope and Contents Reports prank of night ringing of College and church bells, for which Robert Pickett, R. Donthat, and Richard Cunningham were suspended because they knew who was guilty, but refused to inform authorities; Moncure Robinson asks permission to resign from the College if he is put in such a position.

Scope and Contents Signed by Ferdinand S. Campbell, Prof. of Math and Clk. of the Society.

Scope and Contents Reports the demand of Mr. Hare that each student pay $40 for a series of lectures for a portion of the year, the usual charge being $10; requests his father's permission to leave College and to continue his reading and study privately.

Scope and Contents Detailing the situation which arose from a written remonstrance to Dr. Hare regarding his high fees, signed by Moncure Robinson and 25 other students, for which all were suspended from the College.

Scope and Contents Announces the suspension of (Moncure Robinson) son of John Robinson, due to his act in signing a "remonstrance" petition to the Chemistry Professor (Dr. Hare) for his unfair fees.

Scope and Contents Reports the events which led up to the suspension of Moncure from the College, arising from a paper signed by several students regarding Dr. Hare who "should have demanded only $10."

Scope and Contents The suspension of the students at William and Mary College; he regrets the situation but supports his son and thanks W.B. for his support and help.

Scope and Contents Reports that "it was stated by the President that in the unfortunate affair the College lost some of its brightest ornaments, among whom everyone ranked Moncure" and that a law had been enacted to prevent such demands (by professors) in the future.

Scope and Contents Property settled for Ben I. Gilbert by John Robinson; suggesting a political career for Moncure Robinson.

Scope and Contents Moncure Robinson who is visiting his uncle Moncure, suggests that he might attempt to qualify for the position of the Secretary of the Board of Public Works.

Scope and Contents The plans of Moncure Robinson to settle in N. Y. to take lessons in perspective drafting, disappointed in this prospect, Moncure Robinson plans to visit the N. Y. canal.

Scope and Contents Introducing Moncure Robinson, a Civil Engineer who wishes to examine the Great Western Canal.

Scope and Contents Property in N. Y. purchased by John Robinson; his trip of examination of part of the canal; and his impression of the Military Academy at West Point.

Scope and Contents Hopes for employment with the John Robinson Company, but until he hears he will use his time in copying off some of the plans used in the construction of the New York Canal.

Scope and Contents While waiting word on employment by the James River company, he continues his journey to Niagra and environs; plane to go to Philadelphia to examine "specimens of mechanical ingenuity" there.

Scope and Contents He plans to proceed to New York and Philadelphia.

Scope and Contents The John Robinson Co. and Col. Gamble; prospects of a position with them for Moncure Robinson

Scope and Contents A paper regarding the estate of John Taylor, signed by Charles Cocke.

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Scope and Contents Personal letter, in which he expresses his interest in the promising future of Moncure, son of John Robinson

Scope and Contents Bank drafts; the news of the death of Lord Byron; and the destruction of the ship "Hannibal" by lightning while crossing the Atlantic.

Scope and Contents The plans of the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the U.S. and of the enmity and jealousy of him in France; the new work by Washington Irving is eagerly awaited in Europe.

Scope and Contents James River and Kanawha Canal and Chesterfield Railroad.